In order to sum up the antineoplasmic active components of Holothuria, we studied the literatures in recent years. The results showed that Holothuria contained a variety of anti-tumor active ingredient, such as Holothurian Glycosaminoglycan and Holothurin. These anti-tumor active components played important roles in different stages of tumor developmment, progression and metastasis. The discovery of new anti-tumor active ingredients may be helpful for the application of Holothuria in clinical tumor treatment.

Primary hepatic malignant fibrous histiocytoma(PHMFH)remains extremely rare with less than 60 cases reported in literature.From October 1999 to May 2008,5 patients with PHMFH had been admitted to Yantai Cancer Hospital,Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical College,and the results of spiral CT were analyzed.Six tumors were detected,and the maximum diameter of the tumors was more than 8.5 cm.CT plain scanning revealed that all tumors were hypodense,4 patients with tumor necrosis and cystic degeneration,and the tumor in 1 patient wag with homogen density.Enhanced CT scanning showed marked enhancement of the solid component of tumor in 4 patients,slight enhancement in 1 patient,and a"fast in and fast out"sign in 5 patients.Hepatic bile ducts and portal vein were not involved.One patient was with portal lymph node metastasis and 1 with ioferior vena cava involvement.The characteristics of spiral CT imaging of PHMFH include tumor necrosis,cystis and invasion,as well as"fast in and fast out"sign,which could help to diagnose,although the ultimate diagnosis depends on histopathological examination.

Objective To explore the clinical features of meningeal carcinomatosis (MC). Methods The clinical data of 3 male patients with MC, administered to the authors' hospital within one-year period, were retrospectively analyzed. The pathological mechanism, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and the prognosis were summarized and relevant literature was reviewed. Results All the three patients presented neurological symptoms at the onset. Case 1, 52-year-old having a history of radical resection for gastric cancer 3 years ago, suffered from headache for 2 months without apparent digestive symptoms. Case 2, 71-year-old, presented diplopia for 2 months. Case 3, 46-year-old, complained diplopia for 3 months, followed by left hip pain and urinary retentions. For case 1, examinations after admission suggested no signs of local recurrence or systemic metastasi. For case 2 and 3, lung tumors were detected and then pulmonary carcinoma was diagnosed. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of the three patients showed similar changes, including mild increase of protein, decrease of glucose and chlorides. Carcinous cells (heterocyst, signet-ring cell and large round heterocyst) were found and cells with positive tumor markers were found in the CSF of all the three patients. MRI also showed specific enhancement on meninges. All these patients, died on day 7, 47 and 24 respectively, after the diagnosis was established. Conclusions Neurological symptoms might be the earliest or the exclusive clinical features of meningeal carcinoma metastasis. A detailed neurological and oncological examination is necessary for the patients with progressive neurological lesions without obvious precipitating cause.

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of Sennae Folium combined with mannitol for bowel cleaning on multi-slice spiral CT bowel imaging. METHODS:52 patients receiving multi-slice spiral CT imaging examination in our hospital during Jun. 2011 to Jun. 2012 were collected retrospectively,and then divided into control group(22 cases)and observation group(30 cases) according to the methods of bowel preparation. Both groups fasted for 12 h before examination. Sennae Folium 20 g soaked in boiled water 500 ml for half an hour was given to patients in control group 12 h before examination,and then was soaked in boiled water 500 ml again for drinking and other pure water 1 000 ml was also given to patients. Sennae Folium 10 g soaked in boiled wa-ter 500 ml was given to patients in observation group 1 d before examination and 2 h after breakfast;soaked in boiled water 500 ml again 2 h after lunch;10% mannitol 500 ml and pure water 1 000 ml were given to patients after supper. Both groups received multi-slice spiral CT bowel imaging until the patients defecated watery stool after medication. The effective rate of bowl cleaning, image quality and the incidence of ADR were compared between 2 groups. RESULTS:The effective rate of bowel cleaning was 100% in observation group,which was significantly higher than that of control group(81.82%),with statistical significance(P<0.05). The excellent and good rate of imaging quality was 96.67% in observation group,which was significantly better than that of control group(81.82%),with statistical significance(P<0.05). The incidence of ADR as abdominal distension,nausea,intestinal mucosa damage in observation group were significantly lower than those of control group,with statistical significance (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Sennae Folium combined with mannitol is effective method to prepare enteric multi-slice spiral CT imaging exam-ination,and perform good bowl cleaning effect,high image quality and low incidence of ADR.

Objective To probe the cause,clinical and imaging findings of children's congenital pyriform sinus fistula (CPSF). Methods Clinical and radiographic data in 23 patients with children’s CPSF were analyzed retrospectively which were confirmed by pathology.Results 1 6 patients represented repeated swelling and pain in left anterior neck,6 of whom were misdiagnosed as thyroid abscess and suffered surgery.7 patients represented masses in left anterior neck.Ultrasound showed all patients with diffuse en-larged thyroid gland with uneven mass and separated liquid dark space or infection in deep neck soft tissue,and no CPSF was identi-fied.The subsequent esophageal barium meal confirmed the fistula in 8 patients,and other patients underwent further CT scan with image post-processing.CT showed clear fistula in 4,suspicious fistula in 7 and no fistula in 4,All fistulas were confirmed by the pa-thology.Conclusion The combination of ultrasound,esophagogram and CT with image post-processing can improve the diagnostic sensitivity and accuracy of CPSF.

Objective To investigate the effects of normobaric hyperoxia intervention on learning and memory abilities of valproic acid(VPA) autism model rats and the morphology of pyramidal cells in hippocampus CA1 area.Methods Animal model groups of autism were obtained in male offspring of the Wistar rats that received intraperitoneal injection of 600 mg/kg VPA at the 12.5 day after pregnancy.According to the eye opening time,behavior,weaning weight and the learning and memory abilities which were evaluated by the Y electricity maze test at the 28th day after birth,40 male VPA autism model rats were randomly selected 20 only and divided into normobaric hyperoxia model group (group A,n =10),atmospheric air model group (group B,n =10).Normal control groups were obtained in male offspring of Wistar rats that received intraperitoneal injection of equivalent physiological saline at the same period pregnancy.(group C,n =10).Rats in group A were treated with oxygen for 1 h per day and lasted 1 week;group B and C were treated with normal air.The learning and memory abilities of three groups were assessed at the 35th day after birth.The immunohistochemistry methods and image analysis were used to observe the pyramidal cells of autism model rats in hippocampal CA1 region.The effect of normobaric hyperoxia therapy on pyramidal cell of autism model rats in hippocampal CA1 region were evaluated by HE staining technique.Results The trying times of group A after treatment were less than those before treatment (31.15 ± 0.99 vs 31.54 ± 0.97,t =2.739,P =0.018).The memory times were more than those before treatment (3.00± 0.58 vs 2.69 ± 0.48,t =-2.309,P =0.040).The trying times of group A after treatment were less than those in group B after treatment (P =0.016).The memory times of group A were not different from that in group B after treatment(P=0.810).The morphology of pyramidal cells in hippocampal CA1 region showed that the pyramidal cells of the autism model rats had apoptosised.The number of apoptotic cells reduced and the number of normal form cells increased after the normobaric hyperoxia intervention compared with the autism model rats.Conclusion Normobaric hyperoxia intervention can improve the learning and memory abilities of the autism model rats.The apoptosis of the pyramidal neurons in hippocampal CA1 might be reduced after the normobaric hyperoxia intervention.

Anti-angiogenesis has been one of the important strategies in treating tumor metastasis,diabetic retinopathy,rheumatic arthritis etc.Angiogenesis models have played an active role in studying the mechanism of angiogenesis and developing drugs of pro-or anti-angiogenesis.A common problem faced by angiogenesis researchers has been the difficulty of choosing suitable models.This paper reviews principal models in use for some details and their advantages and shortages.

AIM: To evaluate the effects of rutae-carpine on ulcerative colitis and intestinal movement in experimental animals. METHODS: The mouse model of acute colitis was induced by coionic instillation of dinitro-chlorobenzene (DNCB)/alcohol. Rutaecarpine (10, 30, and 100 mg?kg-1 ) were orally administrated to animals for 3 days. Diarrheas, colon weight index, macroscopic damage in the colon were observed and the activity of MPO and the content of PGE2 in colon were also examined . Meanwhile, the inhibitory effects of rutaecarpine on ileal contraction movement in Guinea pig which was induced by acetylcoline or histamine in vitro were examined. RESULTS: The diarrhea and the colon weight index were reduced and the macroscopic damage in the in-flammatory colon was effectively attenuated by rutae-carpine. The elevated level of MPO and PGE2 were also significantly decreased. Heal contraction movement induced by acetylcoline or histamine in vitro was strongly dose-dependent inhibited by rutaecarpine. CONCLUSION: Rutaecarpine can effectively inhibit the inflammatory infiltration, bleeding and proliferation in experimental ulcerative colitis and the movement of intestinal smooth muscle. Rutaecarpine may be an effective drug in treating inflammatory bowel diseases in clinic.

Objective To investigate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen on learning and memory ability in rats with a model of VPA autism and on the pyramidal cells in the CA1 region of the hippocampus.Methods An animal model of autism was established in the offspring of Wistar rats which had received a single intraperitoneal injection of sodium valproate at the 12.5th day of pregnancy.A total of 48 male VPA autism model rats were randomly divided into the hyperbaric oxygen group,a high pressure air group,a normal pressure high oxygen group and a normal pressure air group (each group with 12 rats).A normal control group was obtained by injecting physiological saline.The autism model rats of the hyperbaric oxygen group were treated with high pressure oxygen in an animal experiment cabin which was cleaned with pure oxygen for 10 min,pressurized for 15 min,held at 2.0 atmospheres absolute (ATA) for 45 min and then had the pressure relieved over 15 min.For the high pressure air group the cabin was pressurized with air for 15 min,held at 2.0 ATA for 45 min and the pressure was relieved over 15 min.For the normal pressure,high oxygen group the cabin was cleaned for 10 min with pure oxygen,then pure oxygen was supplied for 1 hour with the cabin door open.The normal pressure air group rats were placed in the open cabin with no pressure or additional oxygen.The testing lasted 7 days for 1 hour per day.The normal control group rats were placed in ordinary cages.Learning and memory were evaluated using the Y electric maze test before and after the interventions.Any changes in the pyramidal cells in the CA1 region of the hippocampus were observed after hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining.Results The average number of tries of the hyperbaric oxygen group after treatment was significantly less than before treatment and memory retention times were increased.The number was also less in the normobaric hyperoxia group and memory retention times again improved.The number of apoptotic cells was reduced and the number of normal form cells in the CA1 region increased after the hyperbaric oxygen intervention.Conclusions The learning and memory abilities of the autistic rats improved after the hyperbaric oxygen intervention.Pyramidal cells in the CA1 region proliferated and the number of apoptotic cell decreased.This may be the mechanism by which hyperbaric oxygen intervention treats autism.

Objective To explore the feasibility of quantitative assessment of pancreatic perfusion using dynamic contrastenhanced MRI (DCE-MRI).Methods Totally 68 healthy volunteers were divided into youth,middle and old groups according to ages.All volunteers underwent pancreas DCE-MRI examination.Images were transmitted to Research-DCE MRI Tool workstation to calculate the quantitative parameters,including volume transfer constant (Ktrans),interstitium-toplasma rate constant (Kep),interstitial volume (Ve) and plasma volume (Vp).Independent sample t test and one-way ANOVA test were used to evaluate the differences of pancreatic perfusion.Results There were no significant differences of Ktrans,Kep, Ve and Vp between male and female;Ve in old group was higher than that in youth and middle groups (P =0.036,0.001);Vp of pancreatic head was higher than that of pancreatic body and tail (P=0.011,0.023).Conclusion DCE-MRI can be applied to provide a reliable quantitative assessment of pancreatic perfusion noninvasively.The parameters of DCE-MRI of pancreatic perfusion are independent of gender but vary with age and pancreatic sites.