Objective To simulate and investigate th e electromagnetic field distribution of the insert applicator used in microwave hy perthermia for treating bone tumors. Methods Bone t umor model with layered cylindrical shape was made. The applicator was made from a coaxial cable that peeled off the out copper at the end, which were inserted into the cylindrical bone with different depths. The three dimensions finite ele ment method (FEM) was used to calculate the various parameters of the simulated electromagnetic field. Results The electromagnetic energy could be well transmitted into the tissues when the section of the out co pper cutting was embedded in the tissues. The electromagnetic energy to the tiss ue was enhanced when the tip of the applicator got close to but not penetrated t he tissue. Conclusion The intensity of irradiation t o the target tissue was determined by the dimension and depth of insertion of th e applicator. This is very important for the selection of the type and insertion depth of the applicator when using microwave hyperthermia for treating bone tum or in clinical practice.

The basic objective of microwave hyperthermia is to raise the temperature in the tumor tissue without overheating point for a long time. It's difficult to achieve uniform temperature distribution using the continuous heating without changing the antenna shape and inserting position. In this paper, the interstitial antenna worked in the frequency of 2450 MHz inserted into an infinite muscle model is studied. The Finite Difference Time Domoin (FDTD) method was used to calculate the electromagnetic field, while the finite difference method (FDM) was used to analyze the temperature distribution in tumor tissue. The simulation results show that the long-time evenly heating can be achieved by using the alternately heating process and the treatment area can be changed by adjusting input power.
Electromagnetic Phenomena ; Humans ; Hyperthermia, Induced ; instrumentation ; Microwaves ; therapeutic use ; Neoplasms ; therapy ; Temperature

Reduction capacity ( RC ) is an important index to evaluate the redox ability of dissolved organic matter. In order to determine the RC, hydrophilic organic fractions ( HyI ) isolated from dissolved organic matter extracted from the uncomposted and composted samples were used as electron donators and mediators, and three kinds of irons were chosen as electron acceptors. The results showed that, the RC values from the composted sample were 15. 88, 13. 41 and 51. 45 mmol e -/mol C for the electron acceptors Fe2(SO4)3, Fe(NO3)3 and FeCit, respectively, which were higher than the corresponding values (13. 45, 11. 77 and 43. 16 mmol e-/mol C) from the uncomposted sample. The electron acceptor type shows a dramatic influence on the RC value of HyI. The RC value determined by FeCit was obviously higher than that measured using Fe2( SO4 ) 3 and Fe( NO3 ) 3 , and the microbial reducing capacity of the HyI was lower than the corresponding native reducing capacity. By analyzing the special absorbencies ( SUVA254 and SUVA280 ) , absorbance ratios ( A2/A3 and A4/A6 ) and integrated area from UV-vis spectra, it can be found that the RC was affected by aromatic degree, unsaturated conjugated structure, and molecular weight. Excitation-emission matrix spectra coupled with regional integration analysis showed that the relative content of humic-like substances ( humic-like acids and fulvic-like acids) was the main factor influencing the RC value of HyI. The results obtained can be used to characterize the redox properties of HyI, and reveal its role in the transformation and degradation of pollutants during composting.

This paper reviews recent research and development on microwave sterilization, including the experiments of sterilization effects, the influence of microwave radiating on the media parameters, the development of microwave sterilizers and the study of sterilization mechanism. Many results show that the method of microwave sterilization is more easy-to-perform, economical and reproducible than the conventional autoclaving method. It is necessary to study the sterilization conditions through the experiments for different media and bacteria. The research on sterilization mechanism, especially non-thermal sterilization mechanism is still a hotpoint.
Bacteria ; radiation effects ; Microwaves ; Research ; trends ; Sterilization ; methods

Objective To explore impact of BMI on the clinical efficacy of treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus after the laparoscopic gastric bypass. Methods Twenty patients were randomly selected from type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with BMI of 25 ~28 kg/m2 after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery in our hospital from 2010 to 2013,20 patients from type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with BMI of 28~35 kg/m2 and 20 patients from type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with BMI≥35 kg/m2 . Accordingly,the total of 60 patients were divided into low BMI group,middle BMI group and high BMI group. The difference of the rate of blood glucose control and other indicators between three groups were compared and analyzed. Results The rate of blood glucose control in low BMI group was 75%,middle BMI group was 85%, and high BMI group was 90%. There was no statistical difference of the rate of blood glucose control between three groups at 12 months after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. The blood glucose and weight obviously improved in all patients,and fasting insulin and postprandial ser-um insulin decreased at 12 months after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. Conclusion All the patient of type 2 diabetes mellitus with dif-ferent BMI in three group can acquire satisfying clinical therapeutic effect after the laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Objective To observe the effect of parecoxib on intestinal barrier function of septic mice.Methods Sepsis was induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) model.Twenty-one male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups (n =7 in each group):group Sham,group CLP,group P (parecoxib 2 mg/kg was administered via gastric tube 2 h after CLP).In vivo intestinal permeability was measured using an in vivo ligated loop model 24 h after surgery.Twenty-one male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups as before.The small intestine tissue sample was harvested 24 h after surgery.The intestinal pathological changes were observed under light microscope.The expression of tight junction proteins ZO-1,Occludin,and Claudin-1 in the ileum were measured by Western blot.IL-6 and PGE2 level in the ileum were measured by ELISA.Results Compared with group Sham,the intestinal permeability was significantly increased and there was a significant intestinal pathological injury in group CLP.IL-6 and PGE2 level in the ileum was sig nificantly increased and the expression of tight junction protein ZO-1,Occludin,and Claudin-1 in the ileum were reduced in the group CLP (P＜0.05).Compared with the group CLP,intestinal permeability and pathological injury was significantly reduced in the group P.The levels of IL-6 and PGE2 were significantly decreased (P＜0.05),the expression of ZO-1,Occludin,and Claudin 1 were upregulated in group P (P＜0.05).Conclusion Parecoxib can decrease the levels of proinflammatory factors and up-regulate the expression of tight junction to reverse intestinal barrier dysfunction caused by sepsis in mice.

Objective To investigate the effect of high expression of protein tyrosine phosphatase SHP-1 on the tumor cell invasiveness and chemosensitivity of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.Methods EC9706 ceils of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma were divided into three groups:the blank group was not given any treatment;the experimental group used SHP-1 mimic instantaneous vector to transfect cells for 24 h,and used 10 μmol/L cisplatin to treat EC9706 cells for 12 h;the control group selected 10 μmol/L cisplatin to treat EC9706 cells for 12 h.Cell proliferation was detected by using methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay,and cell invasion was detected by using Transwell chamber.The expression of SHP-1 mRNA was detected by using fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction.The expression level of SHP-1 protein was detected by using Western blot.Results The expression of SHP-1 mRNA in the experimental group (3.42t0.14) was higher than that in the control group and the blank group (1.09±0.13,0.42±0.24,F =9.143,P ＜ 0.05).Compared with the control group and the blank group,the cell growth inhibition rate and the apoptosis index in the experimental group were increased (both P ＜ 0.05),and the differences between any two groups were also statistically significant (all P ＜ 0.05).The cell invasion rate in the experimental group,the control group and the blank group was (6.5±1.3) ％,(18.5±2.5) ％ and (45.2±7.2) ％,respectively,and the difference was statistically significant (F =11.853,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion High expression of SHP-1 can inhibit the invasion of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma,improve chemosensitivity,promote apoptosis and inhibit cell proliferation,which could lay a theoretical foundation for improving the efficacy of chemotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Objective:To investigate whether coxsackievirus A 16 (CVA16) infection would affect the expression of N6-methyladenosine (m 6A) methylation-related proteins in human bronchial epithelial cells (16HBE), ICR suckling mice and SCRBA2 humanized mice and influence their subcellular localization. Methods:CVA16 was used to infect 16HBE cells at a multiplicity of infection (MOI) of 0.1 and mice at 10 7 CCID 50/ml. Changes in the expression of methyltransferases, demethylases and methylated reading proteins were analyzed by Western blot. Cellular localization of these proteins was observed using immunofluorescence. Results:The expression of m 6A methylation-related proteins was gradually reduced in CVA16-infected cells with time, but showed no obvious change in ICR suckling mice or SCRBA2 humanized mice. After infection, m 6A methylation-related proteins were redistributed in both the nucleus and cytoplasm and even degraded. Conclusions:CVA16 replication in host cells altered the expression and cellular localization of m 6A methylation-related proteins, which indicated that m 6A modification might be a new potential target for enterovirus therapy.