Objective To study the biological behavior of silicon nanoparticles in penetrating the blood-prostate barrier. Methods Silicon nanoparticles were prepared by means of chemical procedures.The silicon nanoparticles were added into HT1080 cells and cultured for 48 h to observe the distribution of nanoparticles in the cells.The nanosuspension at gradient concentration (0.005,0.010,0.015,0.020,0.025 ml/g)was injected into 100 mice (20 mice of each group) intraperitoneally or via tail vein to study the distribution of nanoparticles in the prostate.Additional 20 mice served as controls.The mortality and toxic reaction at 2 weeks after injection were also recorded. Results Electronic microscopy confirmed the penetration of silicon nanoparticles into HT1080 cells,the prostate gland and interstitial tissue,with intracellular ultrastructure intact.There was no significant difference in body weight,diet,defecation and activities among the 5 treatment groups and control group. Conclusions Silicon nanoparticles can overcome the obstruction of drug transportation by blood-prostate barrier or other biomembranes and thus may be promising as a drug carrier in treatment of prostate diseases.

Objective Through investigate dissection of 14v group lymph node of patients with gastric cancer and its metastasis , to explore the influence factors and prognosis of dissection of 14v group lymph node .Methods 120 cases of gastric cancer patients who underwent radical gastrectomy and dissected 14v group lymph node since Mar .2004 to Mar .2012 were analyzed ,through his-topathological and immunohistochemical examination to detect the 14v group lymph node metastasis and calculation .Results Gas-tric antrum carcinoma were detected 176 nodes ,29 nodes were metastasis ,but there were none in other places .About TNM classifi-cation ,14v group lymph node metastasis among patients in stage Ⅳ(5 cases) was 50 .0% ,in stage ⅢC(7 cases)was 33 .3% ;About Borrmann classification ,14v group lymph node metastasis among patients in borrmann type Ⅳ (4cases) was 80 .0% ,in stage Ⅲ(11cases) was 30 .6% ,which were higher than that of other types(P<0 .05) .Among the 18 cases which had 14v group lymph node metastasis ,15 cases(83 .3% )invaded serosa ,invading the surrounding organs .The 5 year rate of 14v group metastasis patients was 7 .7% .Conclusion Gastric carcinoma tumor size ,tumor stage ,Borrmann classification ,invading the surrounding organs and tissues and metastasis in 14v group lymph node have a certain relationship .14v lymph node dissection for lately TNM stage gastric tumor has no certain significance .

To explore the value of local anesthesia under ultrasonic guidance for establishing puncture path of superficial tumor.A total of 144 patients with superficial tumor received local pre-puncture anesthesia under ultrasonic guidance so that all lesions were targeted.Transient aggregation of narcotics was applied for raised (n =12) or superficial (n =15) skin lesions.The clarity of scanning acoustic window was enhanced,the puncture distance of tumor broadened and the mass of axial changed to obtain a longer lymph node cortex.The damage of blood vessels occurred easily due to tumor closeness to large blood vessel or shortened puncture path in 17 cases.Anesthetic drug was injected between tumor and blood vessels to enlarge the thickness for visualizing the puncture needle tract clearly.And puncture was accomplished under the guidance of color Doppler.Therefore a puncture path can be created effectively with local anesthesia by ultrasonic guidance.

Objective To evaluate the value of endorectal ultrasound(ERUS)combined with real-time elastography in the staging of advanced rectal cancer in elderly patients.Methods A total of 50 patients with advanced rectal cancer underwent endorectal ultrasound and real-time tissue elastography imaging at our hospital from Jun.2014 to Oct.2015.Their staging results were compared with postoperative pathology.Results The accuracy,sensitivity and specificity of ERUS in the staging of advanced rectal cancer(T3)were 90％ (45/50),93.5％ (43/46)and 50％ (2/4),respectively.The accuracy,sensitivity and specificity of real-time elastography in the staging of advanced rectal cancer(T3)were 84％(42/50),89.1％(41/46)and 25％(1/4),respectively.With the combination of the two techniques,the accuracy,sensitivity and specificity in the staging of advanced recta[cancer(T3)were 96％ (48/50),97.8％ (45/46)and 75％ (3/4),respectively.There was no significant difference in accuracy and sensitivity(x2 ＝4.000 and 3.100,P＝0.373 and 0.542)between the three approaches.Kappa values between each of the three approaches and surgical pathology were 0.531,0.252 and 0.728,respectively.Conclusions Real-time tissue elastography in the diagnosis and staging of advanced rectal cancer can be enhanced when used in combination with endorectal ultrasound.

Objective To explore the applicative value of contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) through rectumin the T-staging of rectal cancer.Methods 24 cases with rectal cancer were examined preoperatively by endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) and CEUS during May 2012 to November 2013 in our hospital.The characteristics of contrast enhanced ultrasound imaging in early and late phase of the rectal cancers were studied,and the imaging distribution and enhancement mode were observed.The preoperative staging diagnosis was conducted by consulting T staging criteria.The diagnostic results were compared with the postoperative pathologic diagnosis.Results The contrast enhanced time in rectal cancer began at 14-35s.The early tumor showed uneven nodular,ribbon or ring in high enhancement.At the advanced late,angiographic tumor showed homogeneous enhancement and continued to be observed during the whole time.Normal rectal wall ultrasonography showed spotty low enhancement or no enhancement.The overall accuracy of ERUS in T-staging was 66.7％ (16/24) and the overall accuracy of CEUS was 83.3％ (20/24) respectively.There was a significant difference in the overall accuracy between ERUS and CEUS (P＝0.018).The sensitivity,accuracy and positive predictive value of CEUS were 100.0％ (2/2),100.0％ (2/2),100.0％ (2/2) inT1 stage,83.3％ (10/12),83.3％ (10/12),100.0％ (10/10) in T2 stage,100.0％ (8/8),88.9％ (8/9),88.9％(8/9) in T3 stage,and 100.0％ (2/2),100.0％(2/2),100.0％ (2/2) in T4 stage,respectively.Conclusions As compared toroutine transrectal ultrasound,transrectal contrast enhanced ultrasound imaging on rectal cancer shows the typical sonographic characteristic imaging on microvascular focus size and borders,on characteristic infiltration zone.Therefore,contrast enhanced ultrasound improves the diagnostic accuracy of preoperative T-staging in rectal cancer surgery.

OBJECTIVE:To compare the cost and efficacy between three different haemostatics in treating postoperative bleeding following suprapubic prostatectomy.METHODS:Using cost-effectiveness analysis,reptilase,aprotinin and minirin were evaluated.RESULTS & CONCLUSION:From pharmacoeconomic view,use of reptilase in treating postoperative bleeding is the best therapeutic regimen.

OBJECTIVE:To study the therapeutic efficacy of Yixinkangtai capsules(YXKT)on climacteric syndrome in males.METHODS:360cases of male climacteric syndrome randomly divided into2groups:trial group(220cases)was treated with YXKT for3wks and control group(140cases)received placebo.RESULTS:In the trial group,the rate of symptomatic improvement was74.3%.Before and after3-week treatment,blood testosterone levels were(131.51?19.12)mg/L and(253.78?21.45)mg/L;SOD levels were(1068?121.4)IU/(g?Hb)and(1178.1?132.6)IU/(g?Hb),MDA levels were(7.6?0.8)?mol/L and(5.8?0.6)?mol/L respectively,and depression score was improved as well.There were significant dif?ferences in all above-mentioned parameters between2groups.CONCLUSION:YXKT is effective and safe for treating cli?macteric syndrome in males.

AIM: To examine Nucleostemin (NS) expression in tumor cells, and observe the effect of NS specific RNA interference on the cell proliferation in Hela cells. METHODS: Total RNA was extracted from 6 kinds of cultured tumor lines, the NS expression level was measured by RT-PCR and Northern blot. An NS-specific siRNA expression vector was constructed to transfect HeLa cell (NS-siRNA-HeLa), and the proliferation of the cell was observed. RESULTS: NS was highly expressed in 6 kinds of tumor cells. NS expression level in the NS-siRNA-HeLa cells was remarkably reduced, and the percentage of G_0/G_1 cells increased. The neoplasm forming ability in nude mice by the NS-siRNA-HeLa cells was decreased. CONCLUSION: NS is highly expressed among tumor cells. NS-specific siRNA inhibits the entry of the cell cycle into the S phase, and remarkably reduces the proliferation ability of HeLa cells in vitro and in vivo.

Objective To study changes in the expression levels of OX-62, OX-6 and CD86 of mononuclear cells and the related chemotatic factor macrophage inflammatory protein-1α (MIP-1α) in the livers of rats with Walker-256 tumors treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and to elucidate the influence of RFA on differentiation and migration of liver dendritic cells(DCs).Methods Walker-256 liver tumors were induced in 60 SpragueDawley rats by implanting tumor particles. These rats were randomly divided equally into three groups from which liver tissue around the local area of the tumor was sampled at 7 d and 14 d after RFA. The mononuclear liver cells were separated with Ficoll density gradient centrifugation. The expression levels of OX-62, OX-6 and CD86 in the mononuclear cells were analyzed with flow cytometry. The expression level of MIP-1α in the liver tissue was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results The average expression of OX-6 in the control rats was 15.29 ±4.59% and those 7 d and 14 d after RFA were 34.20±11.62% and 39.18±9.14% respectively. The difference between the two RFA groups and the control group was statistically significant. The average expression rate of OX-62 in the control rats was 18.91±4.58% and those 7 d and 14 d after RFA were 24.49±4.45% and 22.77 ± 3.50% respectively. The difference between the 7 d group and the control group was significant. The average expression rate of CD86 in the control rats was 66.29±17.69% and those 7 d and 14 d after RFA were 55.29±10.69% and 55.93±12.64% respectively. These differences between both RFA groups and the controls group were not significant. The average expression level of MIP-1 α around the tumors was 232.92±54.58 pg/ml in the controls and 499.38±15.14 pg/ml and 495.90±9.94 pg/ml 7d and 14 d after RFA respectively. These differences from the controls were both statistically significant. Conclusion The expression of MIP-1α around the tumors was elevated after RFA, which could promote the migration of DCs. The changes in the expression of OX-62, OX-6 and CD86 also could reflect increased DC differentiation, which could improve local antigen-presenting capacity to a certain extent and recovery of host anti-tumor immune response.

Objective To investigate the change of dendritic cells (DCs) in rats with hepatic carcinoma treated by radiofrequency ablation (RFA),and to explore the mechanisms of anti-tumor immune response to RFA. Methods Forty healthy SD rats with established animal model of hepatic carcinoma were randomly divided into control group (n = 10) ,RFA 7 d group (n = 16) and RFA 14 d group (n = 14). The rats of control group were killed without treatment. The other rats were killed in 7 d and 14 d after RFA treatment respectively. Peripheral blood, liver tissue around the ablation area and spleen were taken out. The OX62,OX6,CD86 of DCs were analyzed with flowcytometry. Results ①OX62 cells accounted for (0.45 ± 0.19)% of mononuelear cells in peripheral blood in control group. The account of OX62 cells increased to (0.78 ± 0.30)% and (1.53 % 0.80)% in RFA 7 d and 14 d groups respectively. There were significant differences between control and RFA 7 d group, control and RFA 14 d group (P<0.05). ②OX62 cells accounted for (18.91 ± 4.58)% of mononuclear cells in liver tissue around the tumor in control group. The account of OX62 cells increased to (24.49 ± 4.59)% in RFA 7 d group (P<0.05). The expression of OX6 on DCs in liver tissue was (15.29 ± 4.59)% and increased to (34.2 ± 11.62)% and (39.18 ± 9.14)% in RFA 7 d and RFA 14 d group respectively (P<0.05). ③OX62 cells accounted for (11.69 ± 4.39)% of mononuclear cells in spleen in control group which increased to (15.10±2.37)% in RFA 14 d group (P<0.05). Conclusions The precursor DCs in peripheral blood and DCs in liver and spleen increased significantly after RFA. The expressions of OX6 on DCs in liver and spleen increased after RFA. RFA can promote the differentiation and maturation of DC. The increased function of antigen presenting may contribute to the anti-tumor responses after RFA.