Objective To discuss the mechanism of large dose methylprednisolone(MP) on cerebral protection of rats after focal ischemic reperfusion.Methods Using the Wistar rat models of focal cerebral ischemic reperfusion,we observed the effects of large dose MP before and after ischemia on the volume of middle cerebral after infarction and the change of cerebral water content,meanwhile the pathological change of brain tissue was observed.Results Compared with the control group, the volume of middle cerebral after infarction in MD treatment group was remarkably reduced before and after ischemia (P 0 05 ). From the control group but not the MP treatment group, we found cerebral infiltration of macrophages from the histopathology of rat brain tissues.Conclusion Large dose MP might improve ischemic brain injury,the mechanism related to reducing volume of cerebral infarction and inhibited the infiltration of macrophages in the rat brain tissues.

Objective To investigate the effects of hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 (HES) used as priming fluid for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on the plasma colloid osmotic pressure (COP) and lactic acid (LAC) concentration in infants undergoing cardiac surgery.Methods Forty infants of either sex with age ≤6 yr undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB were randomly divided into 2 groups (n =20 each): HES group and control group. The left radial artery and the right internal jugular vein were cannulated for blood pressure (BP) and the central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring. Arterial blood gases, blood LAC concentration, hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), mean arterial pressure (MAP) and nasopharyngeal temperature were measured and recorded immediately before and 5 min after aortic cross-clamping, at the end of CPB and operation. Plasma COP was measured before induction of anesthesia (T1), at 5 and 30 min of CPB (T2 and T3, respectively), before routine ultra-filtration (T4), at the end of CPB (T5) and2 h in ICU (T6).Results The plasma LAC concentration was significantly lower and the COP significantly higher in HES group than in control group (P＜0.05 or 0.01).The plasma LAC concentration increased after aortic cross-clamping, reached the peak at the end of CPB and then declined at the end of operation, but was still higher than that before aortic cross-clamping in both groups. Plasma COP was significantly decreased during CPB as compared with the baseline at T1, but increased at T6 in both groups.Conclusion Using HES 130/0.4 as pdming fluid for CPB can effectively improve plasma COP and reduce blood LAC level in infants undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB.

Objective To investigate the correlation between non-lacunar infarcts in the white matter of brain and intracranial or extracranial vessels stenosis.Methods Brain magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and digital subtraction angiography(DSA) were performed in 30 patients with non-lacunar infarcts in the white matter of brain and the results were analyzed.Results Of 12 cases with focal non-lacunar infarcts in the area of basal ganglion,9 cases were shown occlusion or highly stenosis of proximal segments of unilateral internal carotid artery(ICA) in DSA,2 cases were shown highly stenosis of M1 segment of middle cerebral artery(MCA),and 1 case was normal.Of 6 cases with focal non-lacunar infarcts in the area of basal ganglion and lateral periventricular white matter,3 cases were shown occlusion or highly stenosis of proximal segments of unilateral ICA in DSA,1 case was shown occlusion of C5 segment of unilateral ICA,and 2 cases were shown occlusion of M1 segments of MCA.Of 4 cases with focal non-lacunar infarcts in periventricular white matter or centrum ovale,1 case was shown occlusion of C5 segment of unilateral ICA,2 cases were shown highly stenosis of M1 segments of MCA,and the other one was normal.Of 8 cases with subcortical superior border infarction(SSBI) or subcortical lateral border infarction(SLBI),6 cases were shown occlusion or highly stenosis of proximal segments of unilateral ICA,1 case was shown occlusion of proximal segments of bilateral ICA,and 1 case was shown occlusion of M1 segment of MCA.Conclusion There are strong correlations between focal non-lacunar infarcts in the areas of basal ganglion or lateral periventricular white matter and the stenosis or occlusion of large arteries of ICA system.

Objective To observe the changes of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level before and after stent-assisted angioplasty in patients with intracranial and extracranial arteriestenosis. Methods The level of serum hs-CRP were determined in 25 patients treated with cerebral artery stenting before stent implantation, 3 days after stent implantation and during 6~12 months of follow-up. The serum levels of hs-CRP in non-restenosis group and restenosis group 6~12 months after stent implantation were also compared. Results The levels of serum hs-CRP 3 days after stent implantation and during 6~12 months of follow-up were higher than those before operation (all P0.05). The level of serum hs-CRP in restenosis group was higher than that in non-restenosis group during 6~12 months of follow-up (P

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of endovascular stent placement to the treatment of intracranial internal carotid artery dissection.Methods Two patients with intracranial internal carotid artery dissection received the treatment of stent placement,and 1 patient with a dissection of the supra clinoid internal carotid artery received conventional anticoagulation treatment.Results Two patients with intracranial internal carotid artery dissection were given treatment of Apollo stent placement,of which 1 patient had improvement of left limb paresis,the score of NIHSS from 3 before operation to 2 after operation; the other one with episodic left limb weakness was not seen any attack after stent placement.Another one patient without stent placement receiving conventional anticoagulation treatment had some improvement of right limb paralysis.Conclusion The treatment of endovascular stent placement to the intracranial internal carotid artery dissection has better clinical efficacy and especially used for those patients with no effect to the conventional anticoagulation treatment.

OBJECTIVETo produce anti-19-Nortestosterone (NT) monoclonal antibodies and identify their immunological characteristics.

METHODSHybridomas were prepared by fusing NS0 mouse myeloma cells with splenocytes isolated from immunized BALB/c mice. Noncompetitive and competitive indirect ELISA were employed to screen positive cell clones. A caprylic acid ammonium sulphate (CAAP) method was used to purify NT mAb, and the Batty saturation method was used to determine the affinity constant (Kaff).

RESULTSFive hybridoma cell lines, named NT-1, NT-2, NT-3, NT-4, and NT-5, were identified and their corresponding mAbs were of the IgG(1) isotype with a k light chain. The Kaffs of all mAbs were between 2.6 and 4.7 × 10(9) L/mol. The titers and IC(50) values of purified ascite fluids were in the range of (0.64-2.56) × 10(5) and (0.55-1.0) ng/mL, respectively. Of all the cross-reacting steroids, (-NT was the most reactive with the mAbs at 62% with NT-1 mAb and 64% with NT-2 mAb. Negligible cross-reactivity (<0.01%) with other steroids was observed.

CONCLUSIONThe establishment of these hybridomas allows the potential development of a rapid test kit, and may provide an alternative method for the detection of NT residues in food producing animals.

Animals ; Antibodies, Monoclonal ; Antibody Affinity ; Antibody Specificity ; Cell Line ; Female ; Hybridomas ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Molecular Structure ; Nandrolone ; chemistry ; immunology ; Plasmacytoma ; Reagent Kits, Diagnostic ; Spleen ; cytology

BACKGROUND: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is widely used as acetabulum. The hip joint will produce lots of grind particles and lead to loosening of artificial joint because of alternating load and bad lubricate condition.OBJECTIVE: To learn about the lubricate mechanism of joint, introduce the present situation on artificial hip joint of UHMWPE including wear behavior and wear resistance properties, and grope for scientific evaluate method of tribological properties in artificial joints.RETRIEVAL STRATEGY: The articles published between January 2000 and October 2007 were searched by using computer with the key terms "hip joint, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, tribology" in CNKI, Weipu Science and Technology Database, Wanfang Database, and its language was limited to Chinese. Meanwhile, the English articles were searched in IEEE/IEE Electronic Library and Elsevier Electronic Journal Database with the key terms "hip simulators, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, tribology ". Those referring to the friction and wear property of the joints were included, whereas repeated researches were deleted.LITERATURE EVALUATION: Totally 729 articles were received. After the primary screening of the titles and abstracts, 601 repeated or similar researches were excluded, and other 128 articles were adopted for further analysis, finally 22 articles in accordance with the inclusion criteria were included as references.DATA SYNTHESIS: The study about UHMWPE focused two points, one is surface modification, the other is wear and friction mechanism.①The study indicates that wear properties of UHMWPE can be improved by surface modification, such as ion implantation and nanometer padding have a remarkable elevating ability of the wear and mechanical properties.②At recent years, scholars do many basal experiences about the tribology of hip joints, and have approved that wear rate of friction pairs would reduce under biological lubricate condition using artificial joint simulators or traditional tester in various conditions.CONCLUSION: The study about hip joint in China drops behind the developed counties, this traditional method can not really reflect wear and friction properties in vivo. Therefore, the following research should include making clear the relationships of load, environmental condition and wear of artificial joint in vivo, as well as groping for a scientific evaluate method of tribological properties in hip joints.

Objective To investigate a convenient and quantitative solution to activation levels and functional characterization of CAR-T cells by inserting T cell activity-responsive promoter (TARP) nanoluciferase reporter gene system into a lentiviral plasmid containing the gene encoding the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR). Methods The recombinant plasmid was constructed by using whole gene synthesis and molecular cloning techniques. The lentivirus was packaged and was infected with human primary T lymphocytes. Flow cytometry was used to detected the positive rate of lentivirus-infected T cells. The functional characterization of CAR-T cells was identified by luciferase reporter gene system, Western blot, flow cytometry, and small animal live imaging techniques. Results The results of enzyme digestion identification and the plasmid sequencing showed that the recombinant plasmids were constructed, and flow cytometry displayed the normal preparation of CAR-T cells. This system could dynamically respond to the activation of CAR-T cells by luciferase reporter gene system. The functional assay in vitro confirmed that the system could reflect the exhaustion of CAR-T cells, and the small animal live imaging results demonstrated that the system can be used as a tracer of CAR-T cells in mice. Conclusion TARP nanoluciferase reporter gene system provides a more convenient, sensitive and quantitative method for evaluating CAR-T cells activation level, exhaustion phenotype and tracing.
Humans ; Animals ; Mice ; T-Lymphocytes ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Receptors, Chimeric Antigen/genetics* ; Promoter Regions, Genetic ; Immunotherapy, Adoptive/methods*