AIM:To establish a method for evaluating the principle components of Herba Artemisiae Annuae from different habitats.METHODS:Using Fourier transform infrared spectrometry(FTIR),the characteristic peaks of fingerprints of samples from 12 habitats were recognized and compared.RESULTS:The samples from 12 habitats were obviourly different in number,frequency and intensity of peaks.CONCLUSION:FTIR is applied to analysis of principle components of Herba Artemisiae Annuae from different habitats and an operable method of quality control and discrimination for them is provided.

Objective To explore the impact of blockade of SDF-1/CXCR4 signaling pathway by T140 on degradation of typeⅡ collagen in human articular cartilage and to define the mechanism of action of T140. Methods 144 pieces of cartilage (Mankin score of 0 or 1) were obtained from osteoarthritis patients undergoing total knee replacement ( OA cartilage group) and 144 pieces of cartilage (Mankin score of 0 or 1) were obtained from patients receiving traumatic amputation (normal cartilage group). Each group was treated with SDF-1 of 100 ng/mL, then divided into three subgroups A, B, and C. The cartilage tissue in each group was cultured in the nutrient solution containing of T140, MAB310, or SDF-1 (1 000 nmol/L) for 48 or 96 hours. RT-PCR was used to detect expression of typeⅡcollagen mRNA in the cartilage tissue. Results Level of type Ⅱcollagen mRNA was markedly higher in subgroup A than in subgroup B and subgroup C at the same group and the same time (P <0.05). The expression level of type Ⅱcollagen mRNA at the same time and in the same subgroup of OA cartilage group were lower than that in normal cartilage group (P < 0.05). Conclusions SDF-1 induces degradation of typeⅡcollagen in human articular cartilage thruogh the SDF-1/CXCR4 signaling pathway. T140 can block the SDF-1/CXCR4 signaling pathway and reduce the degradation of type II collagen.

The research in bone tissue engineering is abundant and its development is rapid,however,there has been no ideal scaffold materials.We review the recent articles on bone tissue engineering,including ceramics materials,polymerized materials,materials deriver from natural biological organism and their compound materials

OBJECTIVE:To observe the efficacy of small dose of uremic clearance granule combined with colon enema on aged patients with chronic renal failure(CRF) . METHODS:60 aged CRF patients were randomly divided into treatment group(n=30) and control group(n=30) . Two groups were given essential treatment. Control group were treated with medicinal carbon additionally. Treatment group were additionally treated with uremic clearance granule(p.o.) combined with colon enema. The course of treatment was 15 days and curative effects were compared between two groups after 30 days of treatment. RESULTS:30 days later clinical symptom of patients in treatment group was obviously improved and the levels of blood urea nitrogen,serum creatinine,blood uric acid and serum potassium were lower than before treatment with significant difference. CONCLUSION:Small dose of uremic clearance granule combined with colon enema show satisfactory effect on CRF in aged patients as well as simple,practical and good compliance. This therapy is worth of spreading and putting into application.

BACKGROUND: Small intestinal submucosa (SIS) has good compatibility with cells and tissues, and has good degradabUity. It is an ideal scaffold for tissue engineering. Inducing adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) seeded on SIS can construct target tissues, which has the potential to be used in clinical treatment.OBJECTIVE: To prepare decellularized porcina SIS matrix, and testify its biocompatibility with rabbit ADSCs cultured in vitro. METHODS: SIS was processed by enzyme digestion-hypertonic saline decellularization, lyophilized at low temperature, and sterilized by gamma radiation. Paraffin sections were used to observe the effect of decellularization of SIS, and the surface structures of SIS were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Rabbit ADSCs were isolated and cultured, and passage 3 ADSCs were seeded onto one side or both sides of SIS. After one weak of co-culture, the cell-scaffold composites were observed.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: SIS was white and semi-transparent film. Paraffin sections showed no cells on SIS matrix; electron microscopy showed loose weave structure of serosal surface and dense packing structure of mucosal surface. After one week of co-cultivation, plenty of ADSCs were observed on the surface of SIS. In ADSCs seeded onto one side of SIS group, a large number of cells grew on the superior surface, and few even no cells were observed on inferior surface of SIS. When ADSCs were seeded onto both sides of SIS, cells adhered to SIS in paraffin sections. Results show that enzyme digestion-hypartonic saline decellulariation can decellularize SIS completely, and SIS can support ADSCs growth.

BACKGROUND:Subcutaneous fat of human body is a rich reservoir of adipose derived stromal stem cells(ADSCs).ADSCs can proliferate rapidly when being cultured in vitro,and has the capacity of multi-directional differentiation.ADSCs attracted much attention in research of tissue engineered seed cells.OBJECTIVE:To isolate and culture stromal vascular fraction(SVF)cells from rabbit subcutaneous fat in vitro,and to testify whether it has multiple differentiation capacity.METHODS:SVF cells were isolated in vitro from rabbits,and cultured under standard condition.Cellular surface antigens CD44,CD45 and CD29 of passage 3 SVF cells were examined using flow cytometry.Passage 3 SVF calls were induced to differentiate into osteoblasts,chondrocytes,and lipocytes.Oil red staining was used to examine lipocyte induction.Alkaline phosphatase(ALP)staining,alizarin red staining and von Kossa staining were used to examine osteoblast induction.Type Ⅱ collagen immunohistochemical staining and type Ⅱ collagen mRNA RT-PCR were used to examine chondrocyte differentiation.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Primary SVF cells were multi-angular or short spindle-shaped.Passage 3 SVF calls were long spindle-shaped.Flow cytometry showed CD44+,CD29+,CD45.Oil red staining exhibited positive reaction in lipocyte induction group.ALP staining,alizarin red staining and Von kossa staining demonstrated positive reactions in osteoblast induction group.Type Ⅱ Collagen immunohistochemical staining and alcian blue staining have suggested positive reactions at 14 days of chondrogenic induction group.RT-PCR of type Ⅱ collagen mRNA test showed that the product band had strong signal at 14 days of chondrogenic induction group compared with that before induction.Above mentioned results have indicated that SVF cells isolated from rabbit subcutaneous fat have identical surface makers of stem cells,and have the ability to differentiate into lipocytes,ostsoblasts and chondrocytes in vitro by induction,and it could be concluded that the SVF cells were ADSCs.

Aim To observe the effect of astragalosides on proliferation and collagen synthesis of HSC-T6 cells driven using schistosoma japonicum soluble egg antigen-activated macrophage conditioned medium(SEA-MCM).Methods SEA-MCM was prepared by injection of Schistosoma japonicum SEA via mice peritoneal.The proliferation and collagen synthesis of HSC-T6 cells stimulated with SEA-MCM were measured using MTT colorimetric assay and()~3H-proline incorporation respectively.Results The proliferation and collagen production of HSC-T6 cells were significantly promoted by SEA-MCM.They were significantly suppressed after being treated with AST(32.5、65、130 mg?L~(-1)) showing concentration-dependent effect.Conclusion:Astragalosides may inhibit HSC-T6 cells proliferation and collagen production that was driven by SEA activated MCM in vitro.

Objective To compare the curative effect of anatomical plate and locking plate in treatment of calcaneous intraarticular fracture. Methods 67 petiants with calcaneous intraarticular fracture were randomly divided into anatomical plate group (n=33) and locking plate group (n=34) . The Bo..hler angle, the Gissane angle, the length of calcaneal axis, the width and height of calcaneous and the Maryland grade were compared at 1 week and 6 month after operation. Results (1) week after operation, the Bo..hler angle, the Gissane angle, the height and width of calcaneous, the length of calcaneal axis, the Maryland grade had no significant difference between 2 groups . 6 months after operation, the Bo..hler angle, the Gissane angle, the height of calcaneous had significant differe nce between 2 groups. There was no significant difference in the length of calcaneal axis and the grade of Maryland between 2 groups. Conclusions The locking plate group is better than anatomical plate group in major anatomical measure indicators in 6 months follow up. The therapy of locking plate is worth of clinical promotion.

BACKGROUND: Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) has significant promotion effects on repair in trauma, but local application cannot play a role for a long time.OBJECTIVE: To observe expression of bFGF gene in rabbit bone marrow mesenchymai stem cells (BMSCs) following transfection.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: The cytogene in vitro observation was performed at the College of Life Science, Yunnan University from March to August 2009.MATERIALS: One Japan flap-eared rabbit was purchased from the Department of Animal, Kunming Medical College. pCDNA3.1plasmid (Invitrogen, USA) was used in this study.METHODS: Bone marrow was extracted from rabbit anterior superior iliac spine. BMSCs were harvested by the adherent method.Cells were digested and subcultured when 80% confluent. According to GeneBank bFGF cDNA sequence, gene was designed and synthesized. Following electropherosis, the gel was retrieved using xhol I, BamH I enzyme digestion. Restriction enzyme was used to perform enzyme digestion, electropherosis and gene recovery in PcDNA Vector plasmid. bFGF DNA was connected with PcDNA Vector plasmid. PcDNA-bFGF eukaryotic expression vector was constructed. Recombinant was transfected into rabbit BMSCs using liposome infection protocol, and stable transfected line was screened.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: BMSC surface antigen expression was measured. Western blot was utilized to determine the expression of target protein.RESULTS: Results of flow cytometry showed that cultured cells were positive for CD90 and CD44, but negative for CD45.Results of immunohistochemistry demonstrated that vessel-derived BMSCs were negative for CD34, but positive for CD44. In cell disruption liquid of bFGF-transfected BMSCs, a significant positive zone of hybridization was visible at M, 23 000. However, no positive band was found in protein from pCDNA3.1(-) blank vector-transfected BMSCs.CONCLUSION: The bFGF gene was successfully transfected into BMSCs, and this target gene can stably express.

Objective To compare T and N staging of esophageal and cardia cancer by endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and computed tomography (CT) before operation, and to evaluate clinical value of EUS.Methods Twenty-eight patients received examination of EUS and CT preoperatively, and the T and N staging was determined. The accuracy rates of both T, N staging were compared by the postoperative pathological results, at the same time, the accuracy rates of lymph node metastasis were compared, and the value of application of EUS was investigated. Results In the twenty-eight cases, the accuracy rates of EUS were higher than that of CT by 89.3% ( 25/28 ) to 46.4% ( 13/28 ) in T staging. And the difference had statistical significance( P = 0. 004 ,P ＜ 0.01 ). The N stagings of both were 82.1% (23/28) and 50.0% ( 14/28), and the difference had statistical significance ( P = 0. 035, P ＜ 0. 05 ). The accuracy rates of lymph node metastasis of both were 88.7% and 72.2% respectively, and the difference had statistical significance (χ2 = 7.031,P = 0.008, P ＜ 0. 01 ). Conclusions EUS has very important value in preoperative staging for esophageal cancer and cardia cancer, and the T staging of EUS is better than that of CT. The short axis and the ratio of short to long axis (S/L) combined with the lymph node ultrasonography image can improve the accuracy rates of lymph node metatsasis and N staging.