Objective To explore the relationship betw een injury age and expressions of erythropoietin (EPO ) and its receptor EPO R in the brain tissue of rats after cerebral injury. Methods Seventy-tw o rats w ere random ly divided into control group (36 rats) and cerebral injury group (36 rats). The rats w ere sac-rificed at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24 h after cerebral injury (6 rats at each tim e point) and the brain tissues w ere extracted. The expressions of m RNA and protein of EPO and EPO R at different tim e points w ere de-tected by real-tim e fluorescent quantitative PC R and W estern bloting. Results The expressions of EPO and EPO R increased w ithin 24 h after injury. The expressions of m RNA and protein of EPO w ere relat-ed to the injury age, and the correlations w ere 0.875, 0.911, respectively (P<0.05). The expressions of m RNA and protein of EPO R w ere related to the injury age, and the correlation coefficients w ere 0.936, 0.905, respectively (P<0.05). Conclusion The expressions of EPO and EPO R increase gradually in the early stage of the rat’s cerebral injury, w hich are associated w ith the injury age and could be a useful value for estim ating injury age.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationship between injury age and expressions of erythropoietin (EPO) and its receptor EPOR in the brain tissue of rats after cerebral injury. METHODS: Seventy-two rats were randomly divided into control group (36 rats) and cerebral injury group (36 rats). The rats were sacrificed at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24 h after cerebral injury (6 rats at each time point) and the brain tissues were extracted. The expressions of mRNA and protein of EPO and EPOR at different time points were detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR and Western bloting. RESULTS: The expressions of EPO and EPOR increased within 24 h after injury. The expressions of mRNA and protein of EPO were related to the injury age, and the correlations were 0.875, 0.911, respectively (P < 0.05). The expressions of mRNA and protein of EPOR were related to the injury age, and the correlation coefficients were 0.936, 0.905, respectively (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The expressions of EPO and EPOR increase gradually in the early stage of the rat's cerebral injury, which are associated with the injury age and could be a useful value for estimating injury age.
Animals ; Brain/metabolism* ; Brain Injuries/pathology* ; Erythropoietin/metabolism* ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism* ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Receptors, Erythropoietin/metabolism* ; Time Factors

OBJECTIVETo provide quantitative foundation for the diagnosis of atlanto-axial rotatory subluxation by analyzing the various imaging features of normal atlanto-axial joints in neutral position and rotary functional position on the MSCT images.

METHODSForty-one normal volunteers were examined by CT on the atlanto-axial joint in neutral position and rotary functional position. By the observation and measurement of atlanto-dental interval (ADI), lateral atlanta-dental space (LADS), VBLADS and rotating angle of atlas on dentate (RAAD), the imaging manifestations and anatomical characteristics were analyzed and compared. In order to compare VBLADS and RAAD and make a correlation analysis between different age groups, 51 normal volunteers were divided into two groups: age younger than 45 years old group and age older than or equal to 45 years old group.

RESULTSThe dens in neutral position deviated in an angle range of (3.22±0.89)°. The articular facets of lateral atlantoaxial joint in rotary functional position had rotatory displacement and the range of the relative rotation angle was (33.85± 2.79)°. Through the correlation analysis of matching data, it could be concluded that there was no correlation between atlantoaxial relative rotation angle and VBLADS within a certain range. There were statistically differences of atlantoaxial relative rotation angle in rotary functional position between two groups.

CONCLUSIONMSCT imaging in rotary functional position can clearly show the anatomical structure and rotation function of a normal atlanto-axial joint, so as to provide a theoretical basis for the diagnosis of atlanto axial rotatory subluxation.

Adult ; Aged ; Atlanto-Axial Joint ; diagnostic imaging ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Multidetector Computed Tomography ; methods ; Rotation

ObjectiveTo analysis the clinical efficacy of using lateral homodigital flaps based on digital artery perforator to repair the fingertip defects. MethodsFrom October 2008 to August 2010,nine patients with twelve fingertip defects,including 5 thumbs,2 index fingers,3 middle fingers,2 ring fingers,underwent repair with lateral homodigital flaps based on digital artery perforator.The size of the flaps ranged from 2.7 cm× 1.4 cm to 3.1 cm× 1.8 cm.The donor site were covered by skin graft. ResultsEleven flaps survived.One case met with partial necrosis.The follow-up time ranged from 3 to 6 months(average of 4.5 months).The finges had good appearance.Ten cases had gained full postoperative sensory recovery and the two-point discrimination was 4-Smm at 3 months after operation.ConclusionUsing the flaps pedicled with digital artery perforator is a feasible solution for treatment of fingertip defects.

Objective To construct the recombinant plasmid of fusion protein containing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cytotoxicity T lymphocyte (CTL) epitope M2:81-95 and heat shock protein (HSP) 70L1, and to investigate its immunogenicity after prokaryotic expression. Methods HSP70L1 gone was cloned from SMMC7721 cells. The M2:81-95 gene fragment was amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. Plasmid pET-HSP70L1-M2 : 81-95 (pET-HSP70L1-M2) was constructed, identified and transferred into E. coli BL21 (DE3). Expression of HSP70L1-M2 : 81-95(HSP70L1-M2) was induced by isopropy-β-D-thiogalaetosidc (IPTG). The expressed protein was purified by affinity chromatography and renatured by gradient dialysis. The BALB/c mice were immunized with this fusion protein. IgG antibodies and the subtypes were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and CTL responses were determined by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT). Results The recombinant plasmid pET-HSP70L1-M2 was successfully constructed. The fusion protein HSP70L1-M2 was expressed in E. coll. The purified protein induced strong RSV-and CTL epitope-specific CTL responses and high titer of protein specific lgG antibody 4.87±0.35. The subtypes were IgG1 (5.53±0.28) and lgG2a (4.40±0.21) and IgG1/ IgG2a ratio was balanced. The titers of lgG, IgG1 and IgG2a in PBS control group were 0.33±0.17, 0.51±0.21 and 0, respectively, which werc significantly lower than those in immunized group (t = 3.512, 3.681, 5.856; P<0.05). Conclusions The recombinant plasmid pET-HSP70L1-M2 is successfully constructed and the fusion protein is expressed and purified. HSP70L1-M2 induced strong RSV-and CTL epitope-specific CTL responses and mixed T helper cell (Th)1/Th2 response in BALB/c mice.

Objective To discuss the value of applying psychological therapy for patients with cerebral apoplexy in recovery.Methods In recent years,65 patients with cerebral apoplexy admitted in our hospital were randomly selected and divided into observation group and control group.Patients in the control group only received the conventional treatment and those in the observation group received psychological treatment on the basis of the traditional therapy.Psychological characteristics,activity of daily living and the improvement of nerve function were compared between two groups before and after treatment.Results After treatment,mental improvement,FMA,MBI in the observation group were significantly better than those of control group (P＜0.05).Conclusion To improve the prognosis of patients with cerebral apoplexy effect,physical and mental development should be equally emphasized.Psychological intervention has become a key for stroke rehabilitation treatment,which significantly improves the treatment compliance,rehabilitation and the quality of life in patients.

Objective To observe the effects of hypnosis therapy on rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury.Methods The data were randomly selected from 66 cases of patients with spinal cord injury treated in our hospital from November 2011-November 2012.According to the treatment,the patients were divided into research group and control group.Control patients were given routine therapy,and patients in the research group were given hypnosis therapy,we observed and compared the recovery of two groups of patients after treatment.Results After treatment,the spinal cord function score (SCIM) of patients in the research group was better than control group,the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05) After treatment,the depression and anxiety scale (HAMD,HAMA) of patients in the research group was better than control group,the difference had statistical significance (P ＜ 0.05) The quality of life after treatment of research group patients (WHOQOL BREF) was better than control group,the difference had statistical significance (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Hypnosis therapy helps to improve depression and anxiety in patients with spinal cord injury,improve patients with spinal cord function independently,should be widely used in clinical treatment and promotion.

Objective To analyze the therapeutic effect of acute stroke dysphagia using rehabilitation therapy.Methods A total of 94 cases diagnosed with dysphagia after acute stroke were randomly selected from January 2012 to May 2013 in our hospital.The patients were equally divided into control group and research group.The control group received the conventional support treatment and the research group received comprehensive rehabilitation treatment.The results of swallowing dysfunction recovery of two groups were compared.Results After the treatment for 3 weeks,swallowing disorder degree score and swallowing function ratings were improved in both groups and the research group's scores were significantly higher than those of the control group (P ＜0.05) Conclusion Application of comprehensive rehabilitation treatment for dysphagia in patients with acute stroke has significant curative effect and is worth promoting.

Aged ; Atropine ; Electrocardiography ; Female ; Heart Rate ; drug effects ; Humans ; Male ; Muscarinic Antagonists ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Preoperative Care ; methods ; Quinuclidines ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use

Cost-Benefit Analysis ; Early Detection of Cancer ; Humans ; Mass Screening ; methods ; Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; epidemiology ; therapy ; Program Evaluation