The Effects of hydrogen peroxide(H2o2) on the ultrastructure, cellular pea-meability barrier and 3H-TdR-DNA leakage of C. albicans were studied. Damage of the cell, especially leakage of cytoplasm were found under transmission electron microscope. Morphological changes and small hole like structures were also found under scanning electron microscope. Radioactivity assay of the leakage of 3H-TdR-DNA leakage of C. albicans further suggested that the 3H-TdR-DNA leakage of C. albicans was directly due to the damage of cellular permeability barrier. Negative correlation (r=+0.8392--0.9915)between the extent of 3H-TdR-DNA leakage and the number of surviving colony-forming units was found. This indicated that the damage of cellular permeability barrier and leakage of DNA of C. albicans caused by H2o2 was one of the most importent causes of cell killing.

Objective To evaluate the effects of treatment with different fluids on systemic inflammatory response in newborn rabbits with septic shock. Methods One hundred New Zealand white rabbits (3-5 days, 45-70 kg) were randomly divided into 5 groups (n = 20 each):group Ⅰ sham operation (group S); group Ⅱ sepsis (group CLP); group Ⅲ lactated Ringer's solution (group R); group Ⅳ 6% HES (group HES) and group V (group R+ HES). The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal ketamine and midazolam. Sepsis was induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). The animals in group R and HES received lactated Ringer's solution and 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 30 ml/kg infused iv over 1 h respectively immediately after CLP,while group R+ HES received Ringer's solution 20 ml/kg and 6% HES 10 ml/kg. Nio fluid was infused in groups S and CLP. Carotid artery and jugular vein were cannulated for MAP monitoring, blood sampling and drug and fluid administration. MAP was recorded immediately (T1) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 h (T2-6) after CLP. Arterial blood samples were collected at T6 for determination of plasma IL-6 and IL-10 concentrations. Results Compared with those at T1, MAP decreased significantly after CLP at T4-6 in group CLP and at T5.6 in group R but hypotension did not develop after CLP in group HES and R + HES. Plasma IL-6 concentration was significantly higher in group CLP and R than in group S. There was no significant difference in plasma IL-6 concentration between group S and group HES and R + HES. Plasma IL-10 concentration was significantly lower in group CLP and higher in group HES than in group S. There was no significant difference in plasma IL-10 concentration between group S and group R and R + HES. Plasma IL-6 concentration was significantly lower, while plasma IL-10 concentration was significantly higher in group R + HES and HES,and plasma IL-10 concentration was significantly higher in group R or6% HES infused iv alone in maintaining the balance between pro-and anti-inflammatory cytolines in newborn rabbits with septic shock.

Objective To explore the effect of correcting astigmatism with corneal incision guided by the corneal topography preoperatively.Methods 97 patients(102 eyes) having undergone phacoemulsification and foldable introcular lens implanation,were divided into two groups according to the incision.Superior temple sclera tunnel incision was made on 51 eyes of the group A,and the clear cornea incision was made on the steepest meridian for the group B(51 eyes).The preexisting cornea astigmatism of all patients reneged from 0.25 D to 5.75 D.Corneal topography examination was made before the operation and one day,1 week,1 month and 3 months after surgery except for visual acuity,slit lamp and fundus examination.The value of surgical induced cornea astigmatism was observed.Results In the group A,the differences were not statistically significant between pre-operation and 1 day,1 week,1 and 3 months after surgery for the value of corneal astigmatism(P>0.05).In the group B,the value of corneal astigmatism in 1 day and 1 week after surgery were a little greater than that of pre-operation,but 1 month later,that was significant better than that pre-operation.The value of corneal astigmatism was reduced from 1.5 D before surgery to 0.52±0.14 D after surgery,from 1.5～2.5 D to 0.88±0.53 D and from over 2.5 D to 1.5±0.72 D respectively.Conclusion The incision guided by corneal topography can correct cornea astigmatism existed pre-operation and get the best visual outcome.

Pulmonary edema frequently occurs after severe burn. It not only impairs pulmonary function directly, but also can induce or exacerbate other pulmonary complications such as lung infection, acute lung injury ( ALI), and ARDS. Extravascular lung water (EVLW) is closely related to the pulmonary edema. Dynamical monitor of EVLW has been used to predict and quantify the degree of pulmonary edema clinically. This review focuses on the recent progresses at home and abroad on the formation mechanism, monitoring approach, and prevention and treatment of EVLW after severe burn injury.
Acute Lung Injury ; etiology ; physiopathology ; Burns ; Extravascular Lung Water ; Humans ; Pulmonary Edema ; diagnosis ; etiology ; Severity of Illness Index ; Shock, Septic ; complications ; physiopathology ; Thermodilution ; Trauma Severity Indices

Objective To incubate rat neural stem cells (NSCs) with selection-specific inhibitor ( LY294002) of PI3-K, and explore the effects of PI3-K/AKT signal transduction pathway in NSCs. Methods NSCs derived from E15-16 rats were isolated and cultured. After incubation of NSCs with different concentrations of LY294002 (0 to 40 μmol/L), cell survival ( WTS-8 assay), proliferation ( BrdU immunohistochemical identification), differentiation (β Tubulin-III immunohistochemical identification) and AKP phosphorylated protein (Western blotting) were detected. Results The effects of LY294002 on the survival, proliferation and differentiation of NSCs was concentration-dependent. The survival of the NSCs decreased significantly with a higher concentrations of LY294002 (25, 30, 35, 40 μmol/L) (P < 0. 05). The numbers of BrdU positive cells with LY294002 of 30, 35 and 40 μmol/L were significantly smaller than that of the control (LY294002 0 μmol/L) (P < 0.05). The numbers of β Tubulin-III positive cells with LY294002 of 35 and 40 μmol/L were significantly smaller than that of the control (P < 0. 05). The expression of AKT was blocked by LY294002 in a concentration-dependent manner. Conclusion PI3-K/AKT signal transduction pathway plays a vital role in the survival, proliferation and differentiation of NSCs.

Obesity has rapidly become a pandemic and is associated with increased carcinogenesis, especially esophageal adeno-carcinoma (EA). Adipose tissue is considered an endocrine organ because of its capacity to secrete a variety of adipokines, such as leptin, adiponectin, and resistin. Adipokines have recently been found to be associated with different types of chronic esophageal diseas-es, including gastro-esophageal reflux diseases, Barrett esophagus, and carcinogenesis. First-hand evidence supporting the inhibitory and/or active function of adipokines has been collected on human EA. This review aims to provide important insights into the potential mechanisms of adipokines in EA progression.

and each of the resistant strains was resistant at least to 5 antibiotics.13 strains out of the 28 harbored plasmids ranging from 1 to 6 in number and 105 Md to 2.7 Md in molecular weight.The plasmid with 50 Md was the most popular one in this study,which may be the epidemic plasmid in the urologic unit.It was also found that 2 different species of bacteria isloated from the patients with infection of the urinary tract showed identical plasmid profile,which indicates that these 2 patients may be associated with each other.

Objective To investigate the expression and pathological diagnostic utility of ?-methylacyl-coenzyme A racemase(P504S)in prostate cancer(PC). Methods The specimens of 42 cases of PC,18 cases of prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia(PIN)and 25 cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)tissues were immunohistochemical stained with P504S,34?E 12 and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)antibody,respectively. Their staining extent and intensity were analyzed and compared. Results Of the 42 PC cases,33(79%)showed positive P504S staining with moderate to strong staining intensity, which was significantly stronger than that of PIN and BPH cases,while adjacent normal glands were all negative. Weakly positive P504S staining was found in 6(33%)of 18 PIN cases and 2(8%)of 25 BPH cases,while it was negative in others.The specimens of BPH cases had a complete basal cell layer and were positive for 34?E 12 ;while 40 cases of PC had no basal cell layer and only 2 cases had discontinuous basal cell layers with weak staining.The basal cell layers of PIN cases were positive for 34?E 12 and the staining was a little weaker than that of BPH cases.All the specimens of BPH,PIN and PC cases showed positive staining for VEGF,the extent and staining intensity had no significant difference among these groups. Conclusions P504S has high sensitivity and good specificity in the diagnosis of PC,and is helpful for differentiating the suspected cases when combined with 34?E 12.

Objective Statistically analyze the serum P53 antibody level in lung cancer patients to show its diagnostic values.Methods 53 cases of lung cancer and 32 cases of lung cancer after operation and chemotherapy are used as study group. 34 normal controls and 35 cases of lung benign disease were used as control group. All the serum P53 antibody levels of the testees are measured with a ELISA kit.Results In 53 cases of lung cancer group, the positive rate was 58.5% (31/53), while the average serum P53 antibody level was (4.551?6.074)IU/ml. In 32 cases of lung cancer after treatment including surgical and medical procedures, the positive rate was 25% (8/32), while the average serum P53 antibody level was (1.086?2.836)IU/ml. In 35 cases lung benign disease group, the average serum P53 antibody level was (0.163?0.097)IU/ml. In normal group, the average serum P53 antibody level was (0.162?0.08)IU/mL.The lung cancer group had statistical significance in comparison with the other three groups (P0.05).Conclusion The P53 antibody′s appearance is highly correlated with lung cancer. It can be used as an important marker of lung cancer and be beneficial to the differential diagnosis of lung lesions and the evaluation of the treatment.

Objective To analyze the application rules of Jiaotong Xinshentreating principle in modern clinic based on TCM inheritance auxiliary platform.MethodsJiaotong Xinshen treating principle related prescriptions in CNKI and Wanfang databases were analyzed.“Jiaotong Xinshen”and “Xinshen Bujiao” were set as key words to retrieve relevant prescriptions in the databases. TCM inheritance auxiliary platform (V2.5) software was used to establish database. Data mining methods, such as frequency statistics and association rules were used to analyze new prescriptions aboutJiaotong Xinshen treating principle guided medication rules.ResultsTotally186 prescriptions were collected and analyzed. Medicine frequency and association rules among medicines in the prescriptions were confirmed. 12 medical combinations and 6 new prescriptions were mined.ConclusionThe data management platform and data mining methods can be applied in discovering the prescription patterns and medications rules ofJiaotong Xinshen treating principle in clinical application.