0.05),but toxicity,especially hematologic toxicity in standard-dose group was higher than that in the low-dose group(P

OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationship of the expression of thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) in nasal polyps tissues and the Th2 inflammatory response. METHOD: Sixty patients with nasal polyps were collect ed. The immunohistochemical staining method was used to detect the expression of TSLP in nasal polyps tissues and ELISA method to the expression of IL-4, IL-5, IFN-gamma, IL-13 and analyzed the correlation between them. RESULT: The expression of TSLP in nasal polyp tissues was higher than that in normal inferior turbinate mucosa (P < 0.05). The expression level of IL-4, IL-5, IFN-gamma and IL-13 in nasal polyps tissues were significantly higher than those in control group (P < 0.05). TSLP staining was a statistically significant positive correlation with IL-4, IL5 and IL-13 (r = 0.475, 0.594 and 0.582, respectively, P < 0.01), while inverse correlation with IFN-gamma (r = -0.614, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION The high expression of TSLP might promote T cell differentiation towards Th2, and participated in the occurrence/development of nasal polyps, aggravated the nose Th2 inflammatory response.
Adult ; Cytokines ; metabolism ; Female ; Humans ; Interferon-gamma ; metabolism ; Interleukin-13 ; metabolism ; Interleukin-4 ; metabolism ; Interleukin-5 ; metabolism ; Male ; Nasal Polyps ; immunology ; metabolism ; Th2 Cells ; immunology ; Young Adult

Objective: To observe the changes of heart rate and the contents of angiotensin Ⅱ(AngⅡ) in blood plasma in ventricular tachycardia(VT) rats with electro-acupuncture(EA) on ‘daling’(PC7). Methods: 40 SD rats were randomly divided into normal, model, treatment and control groups with 10 cases in each. VT model was duplicated by inject CsCl in femoral vein. To observe the rats’ electrocardiogram (ECG) and record their heart rates. EA was applied to‘daling’ (PC7) on treatment group and applied to‘Taiyuan’ (LU9) on control group for 5 minutes. Then, we detected the contents of AngⅡ in the rats’blood plasma respectively. Results: The heart rate and contents of AngⅡin rat increased obviously in model group were (547?30) time/min and (353.21?49.12)pg/mL). They restored to the normal state after EA ‘daling’ (PC7) are(474?25)time/min and(268.44?47.49)pg/ mL.But the effect was not obvious in ‘Taiyuan’ (LU9). Conclusion VT rat heart can be prompted to restore to the normal state after EA ‘daling’(PC7); AngⅡ played an important role in VT.

Objective To investigate the effect of lateral ventricle transplantation of neurotrophic factor-transfected cells derived from Glia cell line on vascular dementia in rats and gene expression of Drebrin in hippocampal region.Methods By using gene clone technique,the GDNF gene was transfected into SH-SY5Y cell lines.104 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing (200± 20) gram were divided into groups:transplanted group,injected group,control group,all of which accepted operation by permanent ligation of left common carotid artery and clipping right common carotid artery repeatedly to build up model of vascular dementia,and sham operation group which accepted no ligation or clipping.6 rats from each group were decapitated on the third day,seventh day and tenth day after transplanting treatment were for fluorescence detection.The rest 20 rats in each group were used to detect learning and memory functions by Morris water maze on the third day and decapitated on the fourth day after transplanting treatment.Then GDNF level in temporal lobe were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),while Drebrin mRNA and protein levels in hippocampal region were detected by real time-PCR and Westernblot respectively.Results There was strong fluorescent light detected around lateral ventricle of rats in transplanted group on the third day after transplantation,which faded on the seventh day and disappeared on the tenth day.The learning and memory functions of rats in transplanted group were improved significantly.The escape latency was shorter in transplanted group than in injected group and control group [(34.89±4.15) s vs.(43.86±6.95) s,(50.89±3.66) s,both P＜0.05],while shuttle times through the third quadrant were more often in transplanted group than in injected group and control group [(11.00±1.49) vs.(9.26 ±1.38),(8.04 ± 1.12),both P＜0.05].GDNF level and Drebrin mRNA and protein levels were higher in transplanted group than in injected group and control group [GDNF:(315.71±27.43) vs.(256.26±19.90),(141.95±21.33),Drebrin mRNA:(5.54±0.35) vs.(3.10±0.33),(1.32±0.23),Drebrinprotein:(0.55±0.05) vs.(0.43±0.06),(0.26±0.06),all P＜0.05].Conclusions GDNF-transfected cells could survive in the lateral cerebral ventricle of rats for about seven days.The method for treating vascular dementia through the technique of transplanting GDNF-transfected cells is certain feasible,which has a better therapeutic effect than GDNF-injection directly into lateral cerebral ventricle.The therapeutic effect of GDNF on vascular dementia may be related to its action of regulating neural plasticity.

Objective To study the relationship between rs290487,rs7903146 of transcription factor 7-Like 2 (TCF7L2) gene and post-transplantation diabetes mellitus in Han Zhejiang population.Method We genotyped two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) across the TCF7L2 gene in 90 unrelated post-transplantation type 2 diabetes mellitus (PTDM) patients,112 unrelated non-PTDM patients,and a set of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus patients (n =68).Genotyping was performed using direct sequencing SNP Genotyping Assays.The association of SNPs with post-transplantation diabetes mellitus was analyzed.Result In this study,there was statistically significant difference in the T-allele of TCF7L2.rs7903146 between PTDM group (5.1％) and non-PTDM group (1.3％) (P＜0.05).For rs7903146,the frequencies of genotype C/C,C/T (70.0％) and T/T (35.8％) was statistically significant in PTDM group (P＜0.05).For rs290487,the frequencies of genotype C/C,C/T and T/T was 14.7％,38.2％ and 47.1％ respectively in PTDM group,P＞ 0.05.The incidence of PTDM was significantly higher in patients with the CT genotype (odds ratio 18.54 [95％ CI 1.21-282.26],P =0.03).Conclusion With the current sample size,we found that the CT genotype of rs7903146 was significantly associated with post-transplantation diabetes mellitus.

ObjectiveTo explore the efficacy and safety of percutaneous antegrade stenting in the treatment of ureteral obstruction after renal transplantation.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 11patients with renal graft ureteral obstruction (2 cases of acute obstruction and 9 cases of chronic obstruction) from March 2009 to March 2011.The etiology of the obstruction was renal graft-ureter-bladder anastomotic stricture in 5 cases,stone obstruction in 2 cases,and undetermined in 4 cases.Renal graft and collecting system were examined by ultrasonography preoperatively to select suitable puncture position,and then ureteropyelography was performed under X-ray guidance.When the obstruction location was clear,the urology guidewire was implanted to the bladder by needle,and then guidewire was released by cystoscopy.Ureteral stent was implanted along the guidewire,and upper ureteral stents was observed under X-ray. After removal of guidewire,the stent location was confirmed once again.The renal pelvis fistula drainage lasted for 1-2 weeks,and ureteral stent to 6 months to one year.Ultrasound and renal function were tested after 1week,1month,3 months and 6 months,and then every six months.ResultsOperation was done successfully in 10 patients,and failed in one case due to a long segment of ureteral stenosis.The operating time of ureteral stent implantation was 54±27 min.Serum creatinine of patients was reduced from preoperative 326±147 to postoperative 89±49 μmol/L.During a follow-up period of 6 to 27 months,no complications occurred.ConclusionPercutaneous antegrade stenting in the treatment of ureteral obstruction after renal transplantation is safe and effective.

Objective To evaluate the clinical application of May-Grunwald-Giemsa staining followed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (MGG-FISH) technique in the differentiation diagnosis of Ph-chromosome positive acute lymphoid leukemia (Ph + ALL) from chronic myeloid leukemia in lymphoid blast crisis(CML-LBC). Methods The bone marrow smears of 4 patients with Ph+ ALL, 4 patients with CML-LBC, 1 patient with CML in myelocytic blast crisis complicated with lymphoma and 1 patient with CML in mixed blast crisis were assayed with the MGG-FISH technique in which the spectrum green labeled BCR and spectrum orange labeled ABL dual color dual fusion probes were used. Based on the morphological classification, the percentages of BCR-ABL positive cells were subsequently determined respectively in the erythroid, myeloid and lymphoid hneages for the 10 specimens. Results According to the MGG-FISH analysis, the erythroid lineage was not involved in the 4 Ph+ ALL specimens without BCR/ABL positive cells. While the BCR/ABL positive percentage of myeloid cells was 11% (1/9), 8% (1/12), 0% (0/8) and 10% (1/10) respectively and that of lymphoid cells was 97% (76/78), 98% (87/89), 98% (97/99) and 97% (75/77) respectively. On the other hand, the BCR/ABL positive percentage was 100% (8/8), 91% (10/11), 82% (9/11), 88% (7/8) in the erythroid lineage, 89% (8/9), 96% (94/98), 100% (47/47), 98% (40/41)in the myeloid lineage and 96% (78/81), 93% (52/56), 96% (68/71), 95% (58/61) in the lymphoid lineage respectively for the 4 CML-LBC specimens. The BCR/ABL positive percentages of the other 2 specimens were all above 80% and through MGG-FISH analysis we also identified the source of the malignant clones and ascertained the diagnosis of the 2 patients. Conclusions The MGG-FISH technique has proved useful in providing rapid and precise differentiation between Ph + ALL and CML-LBC. The source of the malignant clones can also be analyzed by this technique.

Objective To investigate the blood-saving effect of tranexamic acid in patients undergoing Stanford type A aortic dissection surgery.Methods Fifty-six patients of both sexes with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection, aged 34-58 yr, weighing 62-84 kg, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ , with their left ventricular ejection fraction ＞ 40％, undergoing emergency surgery, were randomly divided into 2 groups: control group (group C, n=26) and tranexamic acid group (group TA, n=30).Tranexamic acid was infused as a bolus of 10 mg/kg over 30 min before skin incision followed by an infusion of 10 mg · kg-1 · h-1 throughout the surgery in group TA.The equal volume of normal saline was given instead in group C.The total volume of drainage at 24 h after operation, the postoperative requirement of allogeneic red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma and platelets, and re-thoracotomy for bleeding were recorded.The postoperative mechanical ventilation time, duration of intensive care unit stay, and complications after operation were also recorded.Results Compared with group C, the total volume of drainage at 24 h after operation, and the requirement of allogeneic red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma and platelets were significantly reduced, the incidence of rethoracotomy for bleeding was decreased, the postoperative mechanical ventilation time, and duration of intensive care unit stay were shortened, and the incidence of postoperative acute lung injury and transient neurological dysfunction were decreased in group TA.Conclusion Tranexamic acid has blood-saving effect and can reduce postoperative bleeding and allogeneic blood transfusion in patients undergoing Stanford type A aortic dissection surgery.

Objective To study the difference ofLeonurus japonicus germplasm resources and provide good materials for breeding.Methods Totally 20 wildLeonurus japonicus germplasm resources from different places of China were collected. Experiment was conducted in homogeneous garden in Quzhou City of Zhejiang Province. Phenological phase, cold endurance and habitat adaptability were observed; the plant height, fresh weight and dry weight in early flowering were measured; the contents of stachydrine hydrochloride and leonurine hydrochloride were determined in early flowering and out-of-season cultivation.Results Considering the habitat adaptability, dry plant weight in early flowering, the contents of stachydrine hydrochloride and leonurine hydrochloride separately in early flowering and out-of-season cultivation, it was believed that the germplasms from Linbao County, Sheqi County in Henan Province and Guidong County in Hunan Province were better, in which Linbao germplasm was the best: the dry plant weight was 30.6 g, the content of stachydrine hydrochloride and leonurine hydrochloride were 1.31% and 0.19% respectively in early flowering, and were 3.44% and 0.37% respectively under anti-season cultivation, and it can be well adapted in Zhejiang Province.Conclusion The germplasm ofLeonurus japonicas from Lingbao can be the best materials for breeding.

Research based learning (RBL) is a brand new teaching mode implicated by Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine specifically designed for clinical undergraduates.The nature of RBL is about exploring unknown knowledge and designing and executing comprehensive experiments.RBL aims at creating an open,active student participation,and close student-mentor interaction teaching mode.IBL includes literature study,research aim selection,experiment design and implementation,statistical analysis,results and conclusions,final report writing and defense of the report.Our experience indicates that RBL can substantially improve students' scientific logic and critical thinking and experimental skills,and develop the spirit of a team-player.This scientific training enables students to receive more comprehensive scientific training,facilitate their subsequent clinical research and practice,and assist them to participate in more international scientific exchanges.We propose that the RBL mode should be adopted for clinical student education in other universities.