Objective To study the expression of endothelin 1 (ET 1) mRNA in keratinocytes in patients with vitiligo. Methods Fourteen patients with progressive vitiligo were measured by hybridization in situ. Results Our results showed that the expression of ET 1 mRNA was markedly decreased. Conclusion The results revealed that decreased ET 1 expression may be associated with the pathogenesis of vitiligo. The cause and role of decreasing of ET 1 expression of keratinocyte in vitiligo lesion need to be studied further.

Objective To investigate the myocardial injury induced by bile duct obstruction and the protective effects ulinastatin(UTI). Methods Dynamic observation of of the levels of malondialdyhyde(MDA) and superoxide dismutase(SOD) of myocardial tissues, and the levels of serum TBil, alkaline phosphatase(ALP), MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase(CK MB), endotoxin (ET), and tumor necrosis factor(TNF ?) in bile duct obstruction(BLD) rats and UIT treatment rats. The left ventricles of the rats were obtained for light and electronic microscopic observation . Immunohistochemical staining method of ABC used was to locate the expression and distribution of TNF ? in myocardial tissues. Results After ligation of the common bile duct, serum TBIL, ALP, CK MB, ET, TNF ? levels and myocardium MDA gradully increased, while SOD levels gradually decreased, and the expression of TNF ? in myocardium increased. As compared with BDL group at the same phase, in UIT group, serum TBIL, ALP, CK MB, ET, TNF? levels and myocardium MDA in UTI treated groups decreased, while myocardium SOD increased, and the expression of TNF ? in myocardium decreased.Myocardial injuries of bile duct obstruction were aggravated as time progressed, and there were less myocardial injuries in UTI treated groups than in BDL groups at the same stage as shown with light and electronic microscopic observation.Conclusions UTI can effectively protect the myocardium from ET,TNF ? and free radical injury in bile duct obstucion rats.

Objective To prepare sustained-release tablet contained paeoniflorin and evaluate its drug release mechanism.Methods Orthogonal design was used to obtain the best formula.Hydroxypropykmethyl cellulose(HPMC K4M)and ethylcellulose(EC 20CPS)were used as hydrophilic matrix material,and PVP which dissolved in ethanol was used as adhesive material,then the sustained-release tablet was prepared by the wet granule compression technique.The best formula was determined by powder technology,including compression ratio,angle of repose,flow rate,and angle of contact as indexes.The optimum formula was obtained by comprehensive scoring method.The drug release in vitro was determined,and the release formula was made to investigate the release mechanism.Results The optimized prescription was with HPMC 20%,EC 20%,PVP 0%,and ethanol concentration 80%.The dissolution curves in vitro showed that the drug release could be best described by the Higuchi equation(Q=0.367 5 t1/2-0.165 8,r=0.993 2)and Peppas equation(lnQ=0.72 lnt-1.608 6,r=0.991 8).It showed that the release mechanism was Fick diffusion and backbone corrosion.The release rate could meet the requirement of quality control on sustained-release tablet in Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2005).Conclusion The method of content determination is simple and sustained-releasing rate is significant.The release mechanism follows the kinetic model of sustained-release tablet.It is worth doing further research for the clinical use.

Objective In order to choose the best surgical approach for minimally trauma varicocelectomy color Doppler ultrasound(CDU) was used to detect the anatomic relationships of spermatic vein in groin. Methods Sixty varicocele patients were randomly selected. Their spermatic veins were examined by CDU which beginning from superficial inguinal ring,passing the crossing point of spermatic vein and femoral artery ,and ending at the 3cm above the deep inguinal ring. The depths from skin to spennatic vein were measured and the relationships between spermatic vein and femoral artery were recorded. Results The average length of incision is 2.1cm and the average duration of operation is 22 minutes. The average depth from skin to spermatic vein was 1.1cm,1.55cm and 3.56cm respectively at the site of the superficial inguinal ring,the crossing point of spermatic vein and femoral artery,and the deep ingui-nal ring. Conclusion The best approach for minimally trauma varicocelectomy is at the crossing point of spermatic vein and femoral artery because here the spermatic vein is relative superficial and has merged into two or three vessels and the femoral artery can be easily touched by fingers.

Objective To report a case of psoriasis vulgaris associated with acute myelogenous leukemia(AML)(type M4EO).Methods Clinical data from the patient were collected.Histopathologic examination,and examination of bone marrow and peripheral blood smear were performed.The immunologic types of bone marrow cells were analyzed with FACS.Chromosome and G-banding analyses were carried out with cultured bone marrow cells.Results A33-year-old woman had a history of chronic plaque psoriasis for20years.Her cousin had the same disease history.The patient was treated with various therapeutic regi-mens,most of which were traditional Chinese medicines.Recently the patient suffered from myalgia and chest bone pain,periodic bleeding on gums,fever and so on.The abnormal infantile monocytes and promye-locytes were found with bone marrow smear,and crassitude basophilic granules were noticed in eosinophils.The diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia type M4EO was made.The diagnosis was confirmed with the immunologic analysis of born marrow cells with FACS.Chromosome and G-banding analyses revealed her karyotype of46,XX,inv(16)/47,XX,inv(16),+8(2/22).The plaque lesions of psoriasis were regressed after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation and the symptoms of AML were resolved.Conclusion It is the first case report of psoriasis vulgaris associated with acute myelogenous leukemia M4EO which responded to allogeneic bone marrow transplantation.

Objective To study the relationship between apoptosis regulation and epidermal proliferation in psoriasis. Methods The expression of apoptosis molecule PDCD5 (programmed cell death 5) on psoriatic lesions was observed by direct immunofluorescence. The positive rates and the average of fluorescence intensity of PDCD5 were analyzed quantitatively with FACS and computer CELL Quest software. The expression of PDCD5 mRNA in psoriatic lesions was detected by RT-PCR. Results The expression of PDCD5 protein was obviously lower in psoriatic epidermal cells than that of the normal skin. The positive rate and the average fluorescence intensity of PDCD5 in psoriatic epidermal cells were notably lower than those of the normal skin (P

Objective To establish a method for the quality control of Semen Cassiae.Methods A high performance liquid chromatographic method was developed to establish the fingerprint of Semen Cassiae,and 32 samples from various batches of Semen Cassiae were analyzed.Cluster analysis and principal component analysis were applied to study HPLC fingerprint and chemical pattern recognition.Results The fingerprint of Semen Cassiae was set up.Conclusion The method could be used for the quality control and comprehensive evaluation of Semen Cassiae.

Objective To establish a method for quality control of Radix Paeoniae Alba.Methods A high performance liquid chromatographic method was developed to establish the fingerprint of Radix Paeoniae Alba and 47 samples from various batches were analyzed.Cluster analysis and principal component analysis(PCA) were applied to study on HPLC fingerprint and chemical pattern recognition method. Results The result of PCA and cluster analysis showed that the samples were divided into two types.The HPLC fingerprinting of Radix Paeoniae Alba,showing 10 characteristic peaks,was established from 47 batches of Radix Paeoniae Alba.Conclusion The method provides an academic reference for the quality control of Radix Paeoniae Alba.

Objective To establish a method for quality control of Rhizoma Chuanxiong.Methods A high performance liquid chromatographic method was developed to establish the fingerprint of Rhizoma Chuanxiong,and 23 samples from various batches were analyzed.Cluster analysis and principal component analysis were applied to studying HPLC fingerprint and chemical pattern recognition.Results The fingerprint of Rhizoma Chuanxiong was set up.Conclusion The method provides an academic reference for controlling the quality of Rhizoma Chuanxiong.