Objective To establish an animal model of vulnerable plaque in abdominal aorta by pharmacological triggering of atherosclerosis in rabbits.Methods Thirty New Zealand white rabbits were randomly and equally divided into 3 groups: group A,receiving balloon injury together with high lipid diet;group B,receiving high lipid diet only,and group C,receiving regular diet only.After feeding for 12 weeks,all the rabbits in three groups underwent pharmacological triggering with Chinese Russell’s viper venom(CRVV) and histamine to induce the rupture of the plaque and the formation of thrombosis.Results In 8 survival rabbits of group A,ten lesions with the stenotic degree over 50% were found,which had large lipid core with the thickness of fibrous cap being thinner than 65?m,by which these ten lesions were judged as vulnerable plaques.In 9 rabbits of group B,only 3 vulnerable plaques could be determined,while no single vulnerable plaque could be identified in the rabbits of group C.Conclusion For establishing an animal model of vulnerable plaque in abdominal aorta in rabbits,balloon injury combined with high lipid diet is a feasible and reliable method.

Objective To establish an animal model of vulnerable plaque in abdominal aorta by pharmacological triggering of atherosclerosis in rabbits. Methods Thirty New Zealand white rabbits were randomly and equally divided into 3 groups: group A, receiving balloon injury together with high lipid diet; group B, receiving high lipid diet only, and group C, receiving regular diet only. After feeding for 12 weeks, all the rabbits in three groups underwent pharmacological triggering with Chinese Russell's viper venom (CRVV) and histamine to induce the rupture of the plaque and the formation of thrombosis. Results In 8 survival rabbits of group A, ten lesions with the stenotic degree over 50% were found, which had large lipid core with the thickness of fibrous cap being thinner than 65μm, by which these ten lesions were judged as vulnerable plaques. In 9 rabbits of group B, only 3 vulnerable plaques could be determined, while no single vulnerable plaque could be identified in the rabbits of group C. Conclusion For establishing an animal model of vulnerable plaque in abdominal aorta in rabbits, balloon injury combined with high lipid diet is a feasible and reliable method.

Objeetive To investigate protective effect of trimetazidine on myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MIRI) in rats.Methods Forty Wistar rats were randomly divided into MIRI group (n =10 rats),trimetazidine high-dosage group (n =10 rats; 20 mg/kg),trimetazidine low-dosage group (n=10 rats; 10 mg/kg),and the normal control group (n =10 rats).After MIRI,hemodynamic changes were observed,the concentration of IL-6 and TNF-α was determined,and the cardiac muscle histology under the microscope was observed.Results Hemodynamic studies:Compared to the indices LVSP(198 ±35.5) mmHg,LVEDP (17 ±9.18) mmHg,+ dp/dt max (11050 ± 1517.4) mmHg/s,and-dp/dtmax (9175± 1900) mmHg/s] in the sham-operated group,the indices [LVSP (143 ± 24.5) mmHg,LVEDP (37.5 ±7.16)mmHg,+ dp/dtmax (7450 ± 1755.1) mmHg/s,and-dp/dtmax (6075 ± 1641) Hg/S] in the MIRI group,the indices [LVSP (154.5 ± 31.1) mmHg,LVEDP (31.3 ± 12.6) mmHg,± dp/dtmax (8527.7 ±2251.5) mmHg/s,and-dp/dtmax (6694 ± 2242.2) mmHg/s] in the trimetazidine low-dosage (10 mg/kg)group,the indices[LVSP (168.3 ± 17.6) mmHg,LVEDP (28 ± 10.05) mmHg,+ dp/dtmax (9213.6 ±1747) mmHg/s,and-dp/dtmax (7568 ± 1462.4) mmHg/s] in the trimetazidine high-dosage (20 mg/kg)group,left ventricular remodeling end diastolic pressure (LVEDP),left ventricular systolic pressure (LVSP),and left ventricular pressure maxial rate of rise and fall (± dp/dtmax) were significantly decreased.Compared to the MIRI group,LVSP and ± dp/dtmax in the trimetazidine high-dosage (20 mg/kg)group were significantly increased (P ＜ 0.01),and myocardial damage of MIRI group was more severe in microscope.Compared to the sham-operated group [IL-6 (2556.5 ± 662.9) ng/ml,and TNF-α (134 ± 73.7)ng/ml],the corresponding indices [IL-6 (3664.0 ± 995.7) ng/ml,and TNF-α (443 ± 22.1) ng/ml] in the MIRI group,[IL-6 (3692.8 1545.2) ng/ml,and TNF-α (295 ± 24.2) ng/ml] in the trimetazidiue low-dosage (10 mg/kg) group,and[IL-6(2654.8 ±681.7) ng/ml,and TNF-α(230 ±7.8) ng/ml]in the trimetazidine high-dosage (20 mg/kg) group,the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α were significantly increased.Compared to the MIRI group,the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α were significantly decreased in the trimetazidine high-dosage (20 mg/kg) group (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions The high-dosage (20 mg/kg) of trimetazidine had a protective effect on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Objective To research the relationship between the gene polymorphism of serum amyloid A protein(SAA)1 and coronary heart disease(CHD).Methods By using PCR-RFLP and sequencing,the gene polymorphism of SAA1 of 183 patients with coronary heart disease and 152 healthy controls were analyzed.Result In the both groups 3 alleles(1.1,1.3,1.5)and 6 genotypes(1.1/1.1,1.1/1.5,1.1/1.3,1.3/1.3,1.3/1.5 and 1.5/1.5)were found.The frequency of 1.5 allele in healthy controls group was notably higher than that in CHD group(P

Objective To explore the influence of resistive respiratory training for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) on rehabilitation effect.Methods According to the digital table,68 COPD patients were randomly divided into the observation group and control group,34 cases each group.The observation group were taken respiratory muscle training under the supervision of rehabilitation nurses for 8 weeks,and the respir-atory muscle training including shrinkage lip diaphragm breathing training and abdominal muscle resistance training. Before and after the abdominal muscle resistance training and training were given 1 h double nasal oxygen tube contin-uous low flow oxygen inhalation.The control group were taken pursed lips abdominal breathing training.In the two groups before treatment and 8 weeks after, the blood gas analysis ( PaO2 , PaCO2 ) , pulmonary function test ( FEV1 , FEV1/FVC%) and respiratory muscle function( MIP,MEP) were detected.Results After treatment,blood gas anal-ysis in the two groups comparison(tPaO2 =2.95,tPaCO2 =2.07),pulmonary function(tFEV1 =2.38,tFEV1/FVC%=2.04) and respiratory muscle physiology index(tMIP =6.40,tMEP =4.04),the differences were statistically (all P<0.05).In the observed group before and after treatment,blood gas analysis(tPaO2 =19.23,tPaCO2 =3.05),pulmonary function(tFEV1 =2.67,tFEV1/FVC%=4.19)and respiratory muscle physiology index(tMIP=9.09,tMEP=9.67) were compared,the differences were statistically(all P<0.01).Conclusion Respiratory mus-cle resistance training can improve COPD patients with respiratory muscle strength and endurance,and it has the cura-tive effect to improve pulmonary function.

AIM: To explore the inhibitory effect of Ras-association domain family 1A ( RASSF1A) on the small-cell lung cancer cell growth .METHODS:The lentiviral expression vector containing RASSF1A gene was constructed and used to infect the small-cell lung cell line H446.The growth curve and cell cycle were detected by MTT assay and flow cytometry.The mRNA and protein levels of cell cycle-associated proteins were determined by real-time PCR and Western blotting.RESULTS:We obtained the H446 cells in which RASSF1A was stably expressed (named RASSF1A-H446). Compared with normal cell group and negative cell group , RASSF1A inhibited the proliferation of H446 cells, and arrested H446 cells in G1 phase.The expression of p21 and p27 was significantly increased , and E2F1 was significantly decreased in RASSF1A-H446 cells.CONCLUSION:RASSF1A inhibits the H446 cell growth by increasing the expressions of p 21 and p27, and decreasing the expression of E 2F1.

Objective To identify the features of 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy(1H-MRS) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) of the hippocampus.Methods 32 patients with COPD randomly selected and 30 normal controls were selected.1H-MRS of the hippocampus was performed given to on all the subjects on hippocampus.The ratios of NAA/Cr and Cho/Cr were determined.Results In the bilateral hippocampus, the NAA/Cr ratio in patients with COPD demonstrated lower than that in normal controls(t=4.963,P=0.007 and t=4.856,P=0.023).The Cho/Cr ratio in patients with COPD showed higher than that in normal controls, the differences was were statistically significant(t=3.469,P=0.013 and t=3.019,P=0.047) Conclusion Abnormal metabolism of neurons on the hippocampus in patients with COPD is showed.

Objective To screen the mutations of MYOC gene in a Chinese primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) family from Cbengqing and investigate the relationship between the mutations in MYOC/TIGR gene and POAG.Methods In a large 4-generation glaucoma family, myocilin gene (MYOC) was screened in 39 family members, 8 of which were confirmed patients. Normal controls included 100 normal Chinese subjects.The known mutations of MYOC gene ( including G34C, C136T, G144T, G227A, C624G,G736A, C1009G, A1036G, C1081T, G1099A, G1138A, A1139C, T1430A, C1441A and C1442T) were detected by single strand conformation polymorphism(SSCP) , po]ymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) analysis and DNA sequencing.Results G227A mutation was detected in 2 POAG patients and 1 asymptomatic patient, but not in the controls.Cl009del mutation was identified in all patients of the pedigree and an offspring member but not in the controls. No other mutations were detected.Since the C1009del mutation was revealed for the first time, a new GenBank number FJ237047 correponding to ACI62293 was applied.Conclusions The G227A mutation is a known site and there is no relationship between G227A mutation and glaucoma. But C1009del may be related to glaucoma which suggests that morbidity could be higher in the relatives of POAG than the controls.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the feasibility of detecting macrophage content on atherosclerotic plaques by optical coherence tomography (OCT) technique.

METHODSThirty New Zealand white rabbits were equally divided into 3 groups at random: Control group (fed normal rabbit chow, n = 10); lipid diet group (fed regular chow supplemented with cholesterol, n = 10) and balloon injury+ lipid diet group (balloon catheter injury of the common carotid artery after 2 weeks lipid diet, n = 10). After 12 weeks, all rabbits underwent pharmacological triggering with Chinese Russell's viper venom (CRVV, 15 mg/kg, i.p.) and histamine (0.02 mg/kg, i.v.). Common carotid arteries were detected with OCT and the Movat pentachrome stain respectively. OCT and histological examination results were compared and the correlation was analyzed.

RESULTSThe intra thickness measured by Movat pentachrome stain and by the OCT was (15.2 ± 0.9) µm and (20.2 ± 7.6) µm, the medial thickness was (434.2 ± 86.5) µm and (453.8 ± 87.2) µm, the plaque thickness was (330.2 ± 87.1) µm and (392.2 ± 134.5) µm, the fibrous cap thickness was (58.3 ± 5.6) µm and (61.2 ± 4.9) µm, respectively (all P > 0.05). The normalized standard deviation of the OCT signal (NSD) was compared with immunohistochemical detection. The OCT signal within the cap is relatively homogeneous for low macrophage density in high lipid diet group. For the raw OCT data, a correlation of r = 0.846 (P < 0.01) was found between OCT NSD and a CD68 area<10%, whereas for the base 10 logarithm OCT data, a correlation of r = 0.646 (P < 0.05) was found between OCT NSD and a CD68 area<10%. In balloon injury + high lipid diet group, the OCT signal within the cap was relatively heterogeneous for high macrophage content. For the raw OCT data, a correlation of r = 0.906 (P < 0.01) was found between OCT NSD and a CD68 area >10%, whereas for the base 10 logarithm OCT data, a correlation of r = 0.593 (P < 0.05) was found between OCT NSD and a CD68 area >10%. For the raw OCT signal NSD, a range of NSDs (7.12% to 7.35%) demonstrated 100% sensitivity and specificity (Kappa value 1.0) for differentiating caps containing >10% CD68 staining. For the base 10 logarithm OCT signal, NSD values ranging from 7.81% to 7.92% provided 70% sensitivity and 75% specificity (value 0.44) for identifying caps containing >10% CD68 staining.

CONCLUSIONSOCT is an effective tool to determine macrophage content in this model. OCT imaging can clearly visualize different types of atherosclerotic plaques and provide detailed information on plaque characteristics.

Objective:To explore the mediating role of mindfulness in part-time nursing faculty between intrinsic motivation and work engagement.Methods:A total of 376 part-time nursing faculty were investigated with Work Preference Inventory, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-Short Form and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. SPSS 25.0 statistical software was used to perform t test on the data. Results:The intrinsic motivation of part-time nursing faculty positively predicted work engagement ( β=0.74, P<0.001). The positive predictive effect of intrinsic motivation on job engagement was weaker than before ( β=0.55, P<0.001). Mindfulness as an intermediary variable reduced the positive predictive effect of intrinsic motivation on work engagement from 0.979 to 0.504. The indirect effect of intrinsic motivation on work engagement through mindfulness was significant (path coefficient=0.50, P<0.001), and the intermediary effect accounted for 48.51% of the total effect. Conclusion:Mindfulness plays an intermediary role between intrinsic motivation and work engagement of part-time nursing faculty. Paying attention to the mindfulness level of part-time nursing faculty plays a positive role in improving their work engagement level.