Bone morphogenetic protein-4(BMP4) is one of BMPs member,it not only can play an important role in cell proliferation and invasion,but also play an important role in cell differentiation,apoptosis and angiogenesis.A study showed BMP4 in malignant tumor can inhibit the growth of tumor cells,and also can induce tumor cell invasion,metastasis and epithelial mesenchymal transformation,and SMAD is the classic signaling pathways.BMP4 is expected to become a potential therapeutic targets and in evaluating the prognosis,immune therapy in malignant tumor.In this paper,the structure and function of BMP4 and its mechanism in tumor were reviewed.

Objective To observe the effect of Sishen Pill on ICAM-1 mRNA and protein expression of colonic mucosa in rats with ulcerative colitis (UC), and identify its mechanism. Methods Taolly 40 SPF Wistar rats were randomly divided into blank group, model group, Pill group and SASP group. Except the blank group, UC model was prepared with TNBS/ethanol enema. Pill group was given Sishen Pill 5 g/kg, and SASP group was given SASP 0.3 g/kg by gavage, blank group and model group was given the same volume physiological saline for three weeks. Morphological injury of colonic mucosa was observed and scored. ICAM-1 gene and protein expression were detected by RT-PCR and immunohistochemical method. Results Inflammation and ulceration were found on the colonic mucous membrane of rats in the model group. The expression of ICAM-1 gene and protein of colonic tissues of rats in the model group increased compared with that of the blank group (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the expression of ICAM-1 in Pill group decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusion Sishen Pill can decrease the expression of ICAM-1 mRNA and ICAM-1 protein, inhibit the infiltration of inflammation cells, prevent and reduce colon tissue damage, and play a vital role in the treatment of UC.

Objective To establish a method for the determination of berberine hydrochloride and phellodendrine in Lishukang Capsules by HPLC. Methods Waters Symmetry C18 column (4.6 mm× 250 mm, 5μm) was used, the mobile phase was acetonitrile-0.1%phosphoric acid (0.1 g sodidum dodecyl sulfonate in 100 mL water), with the flow rate of 1 mL/min by gradient elution. The detection wavelength was set at 284 nm. Results Berberine hydrochloride showed good linear relationship (r 2=0.999 1) in the range of 403.4-10 084.7 μg, the average recovery rate was 99.8%(RSD=1.7%). Phellodendrine showed good linear relationship (r 2=0.999 2) in the range of 169.137 6-4228.44 μg, the average recovery rate was 95.5%(RSD=3.2%). Conclusion The method is specific, accurate and convenient to be used for the quality control of Lishukang Capsules.

Sixty patients with ulcerative colitis (UC),including 28 males and 32 females were enrolled in the study.Color Doppler ultrasonographic scans were performed and the disease activity was estimated base on the Sourtherland score index (DAI).On the sonography the colon with active inflammatory disease showed bowel wall thickening,alteration of layers structure or even discrimination and increased vascular signals.Using DAI as the gold standard,the sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value,negative predictive value and accurate rate for ultrasonography in assessment of UC activity were 90.0％ (36/40),75.0％ ( 15/20),87.8％ (36/41),78.9％ (15/19),85.0％ (51/60),respectively.In conclusion,Color Doppler ultrasonography provides a convenient technique for assessment of bowel involvement and inflammatory activity in ulcerative colitis with high sensitivity and accuracy.

BACKGROUND: In the research of biomaterial, especially bio-coatings field, how to find a good biological and mechanical properties basal body, and to prepare coatings with uniform and compact surface and strong bonding force, is the key factor in clinical Application of artificial prosthesis. OBJECTIVE: To review the progress of bio-coatings.METHODS: Databases of CNKI, VIP, and Science Direct were retrieved with key words of "Biocoatings, HAp, Titanium, Carbon/carbon composites" to search papers published from January 1998 to October 2009. PApers underlying bio-coatings were selected. Totally 216 literatures were initial searched, according to inclusive criteria, 31 literature were summarized. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: By contrasting the basal bodies made of titanium or carbon/carbon and different coating preparation, we found that the basal body composed of carbon/carbon composites exhibited good biocompatibility, which had similar strength to natural bone. Using hydrothermal method, the composites coating prepared by taking carbon/carbon as basal body and hydroxyApatite, chitosan, or polymethyl methacrylate as coatings provided a new idea for increasing the combing strength between coatings and basal body.

Objective To explore the effects of needle retractable syringe.Methods 400 patients undergoing injection treatment were randomly divided into the experiment group and the control group in equal number.The conventional syringe was used in the control group and the needle retractable syringe was adopted.The pains in the patients,time for puncturing and incidence of puncturing-induced injuries were compared between two groups.Result The pains,time for puncturing and incidence of puncturing-induced injuries in the observation group were all significantly lower than those of the control group(all P < 0.05). Conclusion Needle retractable syringes may help to alleviate the pain,reduce the workload of nurses and lower the incidence of needle stick injuries.

A multi-residue analysis method was developed for the determination of 38 kinds of pesticides in nuts (almonds, peanuts, cashew nuts and walnuts) by QuEChERS-ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.The pesticide residues were extracted with acetonitrile.The extract was cleaned up with PSA, C18 and Oasis PRiME HLB, and then analyzed by UPLC-MS/MS with multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode.External standard method was employed to quantify.The limits of detection (LODs, S/N=3) of this method were between 0.01 and 10 μg/kg, and the limits of quantitation (LOQs, S/N=10) were between 0.05-20 μg/kg.All of the tested pesticides showed good linear relationship (r>0.991).The practical samples were determined at three spiked levels and the average recoveries were between 51.0% and 126.0%.The RSDs were less than 20%.This method was simple, sensitive and accurate, and could be used for the routine analysis of pesticide residues in nuts.

[ ABSTRACT] AIM:To study the effects of anti-aging Klotho protein on neonatal rat myocardial cells with hypo-xia/reoxygenation ( H/R) injury.METHODS:The cardiomyocytes of neonatal SD rats were cultured to establish hypoxia/reoxygenation model.The myocardial cells were divided into normal control group, H/R model group, different concentra-tions of Klotho protein (0.1μmol/L, 1μmol/L and 10μmol/L) pretreatment groups.The myocardial cells pulse frequen-cy was observed before and after H/R.The cell viability was measured by MTT assay.The leakages of LDH, CK and AST, the content of MDA and the activity of SOD were detected.The apoptotic rate of the myocardial cells was analyzed by flow cytometry.The mRNA expression of endoplasmic reticulum stress markers and apoptosis-related molecules GRP78, CRT, CHOP and caspase-12 was measured by real-time PCR.The protein levels of CHOP, caspase-12 and phosphorylated Akt in the myocardial cells were determined by Western blot.RESULTS: Compared with normal control group, the pulse fre-quency, cell viability rate and SOD activity of myocardial cells were significantly decreased, the cell apoptotic rate as well as the contents of LDH, CK, AST and MDA were increased in H/R model group.The mRNA expressions of GRP78, CRT, CHOP and caspase-12 as well as the protein levels of CHOP and caspase-12 were increased, whereas p-Akt level was decreased obviously.Compared with H/R model group, the pulse frequency, cell viability rate and SOD activity were in-creased significantly, the cell apoptotic rate as well as the contents of LDH, CK, AST and MDA were decreased in Klotho pretreated group.The mRNA expression of GRP78, CRT, CHOP and caspase-12 as well as the protein levels of CHOP and
caspase-12 were decreased, while p-Akt level increased significantly.CONCLUSION:Anti-aging Klotho protein improves the myocardial cell survival and inhibits the apoptosis by increasing the resistance of the cells to oxidative stress and exces-sive endoplasmic reticulum stress response, which is related with the activation of Akt phosphorylation in H/R-injured my-cardial cells.

Objective To probe into the influencing factors of selecting the intravenous vascular access device for tumor patients undergoing intravenous therapy? Methods With convenience sampling,376 tumor patients in oncology department from 3 hospitals of class A hospitals in Guangzhou were selected for the survey including such 6 categories with 41 items as general data, patient’s willingness,punctured blood vessels,use of vascular access and clinical conditions? Results In 124 patients,peripheral venous catheter was used (33?0%)? Central venous catheter was used in 252 patients (67?0%),Multiple linear regression analysis showed that way for paying the expense,vascular conditions for venous punctuation,phased diagnosis,decision of the doctors,and prospected duration for detaining catheter significant influencing factors? Conclusions The state should raise their medical allowances for those with lower incomes? The administrative should enhance the training to doctors and nurses at grass levels,promote the communication between medical workers and patients and improve their recognition of transfusion devices so that they can make a right choice?

AIM:To study the protective effect of anti-aging Klotho protein on human umbilical vein endothe-lial cells (HUVECs) treated with high glucose (HG).METHODS:HUVECs were cultured in vitro, and divided into PBS control group, 5.5 mmol/L glucose group, 33.3 mmol/L glucose group, 0.1 μmol/L Klotho +33.3 mmol/L glucose group, 1 μmol/L Klotho+33.3 mmol/L glucose group , and 10μmol/L Klotho+33.3 mmol/L glucose group .The viabili-ty of the HUVECs was measured by MTT assay .The content of malondialdehyde ( MDA) , and the activities of lactate de-hydrogenase (LDH), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH) in cell culture supernatants were observed . The production of reactive oxygen species ( ROS) in HUVECs was analyzed by flow cytometry .The levels of nitric oxide ( NO) , endothelin ( ET-1 ) , intercellular adhesion molecule-1 ( ICAM-1 ) in HUVEC culture medium were detected by ELISA.The protein expression of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) in the HUVECs was determined by Western blot .RE-SULTS:Compared with PBS control group , 33.3 mmol/L glucose significantly decreased the HUVEC viability , increased ROS, LDH and MDA levels , reduced the activities of SOD and GSH , decreased the NO secretion , and induced the ET-1 and ICAM-1 secretion and the protein expression of NF-κB in HUVECs.When HUVECs were treated with Klotho protein at different concentrations combined with 33.3 mmol/L glucose, the cell viability was increased significantly , the ROS, LDH and MDA levels were decreased significantly , the antioxidant SOD and GSH activities were significantly increased , the se-cretion of NO was increased , but ET-1 and ICAM-1 releases and protein expression of NF-κB were significantly reduced . CONCLUSION:Anti-aging Klotho protein promotes the viability of HUVECs treated with HG , reduces the oxidative dam-age and ROS production , and restores the normal secretory function of HUVECs , thus playing a protective role in vascular endothelial cells through reducing the protein expression of NF-κB.