Objective To study the management of enterostomy in children.Methods The clinical data of 425 cases of enterostomy in children were analyzed retrospectively.Results The primary diseases of 425 cases underwent enterostomy included:intestinal perforation(119 cases),intestinal necrosis(36 cases),necrotizing enterocolitis(45 cases),congenital megacolon(61 cases),congenital anal atresia with rectourethral fistula(86 cases),and congenital anal atresia with rectovaginal fistula(78 cases).Among the 425 cases,159 cases underwent small bowel enterostomy and 266 cases had colostomy;single-stoma enterostomy was done in 225 cases,and double-stoma enterostomy in 197 cases.Follow-up was acquired in 389 patients,and all the stomas were closed successfully.The closure time of small bovvel enterostomy was 1-3 month(ayerage 1.87 months)later,and of colostomy was 3-12 month(averag 4.95 months)later.Conclusions When an enterostomy is to be adopted in pediatric surgery,a suitable time and enterostomal location should be chosen according to the state of illness.The timing of enterostomy closure is also very important.

Objective: To explore the mechanism of damaging effect of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) on human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) in vitro. Methods: The HUVEC was incubated with exogenous AGEs for 12 h, and ergamine (Hi) and catalase (CAT) were used as control. The activity, monolayer permeability, apoptosis rate, biochemical indexes and morphous changes were detected in HUVEC. Results: The activities of HUVEC were dose-dependently reduced by exogenous AGEs(40 mg/L, 120 mg/L and 160 mg/L), meanwhile the monolayer permeability, the malondialdehyde (MDA) content and apoptosis rate were increased，the activity of superoxide dismutase（SOD）was decreased（P < 0.05, respectively). There was no significant difference in damaging effect between exogenous AGEs and Hi(P ＞ 0.05). The damaging effect of exogenous AGEs was obviously inhibited by CAT in HUVEC. Conclusion: Exogenous AGEs induced the damaging effect on vascular endothelial cells, which may be related to the oxidative stress.

Objective This study aimed to explore the clinical characteristics and treatment of congenital central hypoventilation syndrome(CCHS),to raise awareness on the CCHS for early diagnosis and treatment.Methods The clinical data of 4 babies with CCHS were analyzed,all of the babies were repeated bruising,hypercapnia,and difficult-to-wean.After the relevant checks,we precluded the primary diseases of heart,lung and neuromuscular dysfunction that lead to low ventilation,and detected the major pathogenic genes,Phox2b of CCHS,refer to literature and diagnostic criteria of CCHS.Results Four babies all had typical clinical features of CCHS:enough ventilation when awake.But when they were asleep,their respiratory rate slowed down,hypoventilation,cyanosis and hypercapnia appeared,and they can not be awaked by hypercapnia and hypoxemia caused by hypoventilation.Genetic testing confirmed the presence of Phox2b mutations.Two infants were supported by non-invasive biphasic positive airway pressure(BiPAP),an infant was discharged home at 3 months of age with non-invasive BiPAP,and an infant was discharged home at 1 month of age.Both of them were monitored and treated at home,and showed normal development.Conclusion For babies who were repeated bruising,hypercapnia,and difficult-to-wean,but no primary diseases of heart,lung and neuromuscular dysfunction that lead to low ventilation,CCHS must be considered.Genetic testing of Phox2b can be used as an important diagnostic tool,and non-invasive BiPAP is one of the efficacious methods in the treatment of CCHS.

AIM:To investigate the formation of membrane pore in PC 12 cells induced by exogenous adenosine triphosphate ( ATP) and to identify the key molecular targets .METHODS:PC12 cells were treated with different concen-trations of ATP to establish the injury model .The morphological change was observed under an inverted phase -contrast mi-croscope.The viability of the PC12 cells was measured by CCK-8 assay.Fluorescent dye YO-PRO-1 was used to detect the membrane permeability.The expression of P2X7 receptor and pannexin 1 (Panx1) at mRNA and protein levels was as-sessed by real-time PCR and Western blotting .RESULTS:After exposed to ATP (1 mmol/L, 3 mmol/L and 5 mmol/L) for 3 h, the PC12 cells became edematous , and the number of adherent cells decreased gradually in a dose-dependent man-ner .The cell viabilities in 3 mmol/L ATP group and 5 mmol/L ATP group were significantly decreased compared with con-trol group (P<0.05).YO-PRO-1 uptake in the PC12 cells exposed to ATP (0, 1, 3 and 5 mmol/L) for 15 min, 30 min and 60 min increased in a dose-dependent and time-dependent manner .The cell viability increased and the intracellular fluorescence intensity induced by ATP were significantly antagonized in brilliant blue G ( a P2X7 receptor inhibitor ) pre-treatment group (P<0.05), whereas it did not change in carbenoxolone (a Panx1 inhibitor) pretreatment group (P>0. 05).The expression of P2X7 receptor at mRNA and protein levels was significantly increased (P<0.05), but the expres-sion of Panx1 was not changed ( P>0.05) when PC12 cells were exposed to ATP for 3 h.CONCLUSION:Extracellular ATP at high concentration may induce membrane pore formation with the expression and activation of P 2X7 receptor in PC12 cells.

Objective To study the inhibition effect of non custodial terpenes-3β-alcohol to experimentally in-duced autoimmune encephalomyelitis in guinea pigs. Methods Different doses (25 mg/kg, 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg) of non custodial terpenes-3β-alcohol were given to the experimentally induced autoimmune encephalomyelitis model of guinea pigs by gavage for 8 weeks. Plasma levels of CD4+/CD8+, IL-1, IL-2, IL-6, IL-10, neuropeptide Y (NPY), beta endorphin (β-EP) , transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-2), nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and leuko-cyte differentiation antigen CD3 were assessed. The brain neuron morphology changes was observed under light microscopy while its ultrastructure changes was observed under electron microscope. NOS expression in neurons was observed through immunofluoresce technology. Results Non custodialterpenes-3β-alcohol inhibited the increase of plasma CD4+/CD8+, IL-1, IL-2, IL-6, IL-10, MMP-2, CD3 and NPY while decrease of plasmaβ-EP, brain TGF-β. It also increase NOS expres-sion in neuronal cytoplasm and maintained neuron morphology. Conclusion Non custodial terpenes-3β-alcohol inhibit-ed the experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in guinea pig.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effect of furcal perforation treated with iRoot BP.

METHODSForty newly extracted human maxillary and mandibular molars were collected. Holes in diameter of 2 mm were prepared at the roof of the central pulp cavity of 36 samples with high speed round ball diamond in order to make perforated model, and then equally and randomly divided them into two groups. The other intact four samples were used as the negative controls. In the experimental groups, group A were repaired by iRoot BP, group B were repaired by mineral trioxide aggregate(MTA). Three samples in each group were observed under scanning electron microscope(SEM), and microleakage of others was tested by measuring the concentration of leaked glucose with the enzymatic glucose oxidase-peroxidase (GOD-POD) method.

RESULTSMicroleakage of group B was higher than group A and had statistical difference (P<0.05). The dentin and iRoot BP contacted more closely in group A, some gaps existed between the dentin and MTA in group B.

CONCLUSIONFor repairing furcal perforation, the effect of iRoot BP is better than that of MTA.

Aluminum Compounds ; Calcium Compounds ; Dental Leakage ; Dental Pulp Cavity ; Dentin ; Drug Combinations ; Humans ; Molar ; Oxides ; Root Canal Filling Materials ; Silicates ; Tooth Root

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of laparoscopically robotic assisted radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy in treatment of cervical cancer.Methods From Dec.2008 to Aug.2009,5 cervical cancer patients at stage Ⅰ bl to Ⅱ a underwent laparoscopically robotic assisted radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy.The following clinical parameters were recorded and compared,including operative time,blood loss,intraoperative and postoperative complications,the changes of hemoglobin before and after surgery,postoperative temperature,the time of postoperative anus exhaust and urination,hospitalization,pathologic exam,and the number of lymph nodes.Results Laparoscopically robotic assisted radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy were performed successfully on those 5 patients without the conversion to laparotomy.No intraoperative and postoperative complications were observed.The operative time were 305,365,275,240 and 245 minutes,respectively,with a mean value of 286 minutes.Estimated blood loss was 200,400,650,300 and 400 ml,respectively.The mean blood loss was 390 ml.Temperatures of all patients were not higher than 37.5℃ and anus exhaust was recovered at 36 hours after surgery.Those five patients were hospitalized for 11,13,9,12 and 12 days respectively.Squamous carcinoma of cervix were diagnosed by the pathologic examination.The resected margin of vagina and parametrium was clear.The numbers of pelvic lymph nodes were 14,22,16,21 and 18,respectively.No evidence of lymph nodes metastasis was found.Conclusion Laparoscopically robotic assisted radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy is feasible as a novel approach in the treatment of cervical cancer.

Using novel virtual reality (VR) technology to carry out the construction of clinical medical examination question bank, while deepening the reform of clinical medical course examination, it continues to innovate the medical professional evaluation system and improve the flexibility, diversity and scientificity of clinical medicine in teaching and assessment. It is of great and far-reaching significance to improve the teaching level and the quality of medical education in medical colleges and universities. This paper analyzes and discusses the necessity and feasibility of building a clinical medical examination question bank, and the advantages and prospects of integrating VR technology to carry out the construction of clinical medical examination question bank. At the same time, the exploration and practice of the examination question bank construction based on VR technology disscussed in detail would provide innovative thinking and reference for the clinical medical teaching and evaluation, medical personnel training and other aspects in China.

Objective To explore repressive effects of transthyretitin (TTR) on the growth of human retinal endothelial cells (hREC) under high glucose and hypoxia environment. Methods hRECs were divided into 8 groups, including normal glucose group (5.5 mmol/L glucose), hypoxia group, high glucose group (25.0 mmol/L glucose), high glucose and hypoxia group, normal glucose group+TTR, normal glucose and hypoxia group+TTR, high glucose group+TTR, high glucose and hypoxia group+TTR. Flow cytometry was used to analyze cellular apoptosis. The expression level of Akt, p-Akt, eNOS, Bcl-2 and Bax protein were measured by Western blot. Results Hypoxia could induce apoptosis as the apoptosis rate of normal and hypoxia group was higher than normal group (χ2=25.360, P<0.05), high glucose and hypoxia group was higher that high glucose group (χ2=17.400, P<0.05). The cell apoptosis rate of high glucose and hypoxia group+TTR were increased significantly as compared with high glucose and hypoxia group (χ2=9.900, P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference on the cell apoptosis rate between normal group and high glucose group, normal group+TTR and normal group, high glucose group+TTR and high glucose group, normal and hypoxia group+TTR and normal and hypoxia group (P>0.05). Western blot showed that the expression of Akt did not change significantly in all eight groups(F=2.450, P>0.05). Compared to normal group, the expression of p-Akt, eNOS, Bcl-2 in normal and hypoxia group were decreased (t=9.406, 5.306, 4.819), and the expression of Bax (t=-4.503) was increased (P<0.05). Compared to high glucose group, same trend was found in high glucose and hypoxia group (t=8.877, 7.723, 6.500, -14.646; P<0.05). The expression of p-Akt in normal and hypoxia group+TTR was higher than normal and hypoxia group (t=-5.024, P<0.05) ,but there was no difference on the expression of eNOS, Bcl-2, Bax between these two groups (t=-2.235, -2.656, -0.272;P>0.05). Compared to high glucose and hypoxia group, the expression of p-Akt and Bcl-2 in high glucose and hypoxia group+TTR were decreased (t=4.355, 4.308; P<0.05), the expression of Bax was increased (t=-4.311, P<0.05), and there was no difference on the expression of eNOS between these two groups (t=-1.590, P>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the expression of p-Akt, eNOS, Bcl-2, Bax between high glucose group and normal group (t=-3.407, -4.228, -4.302, -2.076; P>0.05), normal group+TTR and normal group (t=-4.245, -4.298, -2.816, -1.326; P>0.05), high glucose group+TTR and high glucose group (t=4.016, -0.784, 0.707, -0.328; P>0.05). Conclusion Under high glucose and hypoxia, transthyretitin suppress the growth of hREC through Akt/Bcl-2/Bax, but not Akt/eNOS signaling pathway.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) that exert function by posttranscriptional suppression have recently brought insight in our understanding of the role of non-protein-coding RNAs in carcinogenesis and metastasis. In this study, we described the function and molecular mechanism of miR-139-5p in colorectal cancer (CRC) and its potential clinical application in CRC. We found that miR-139-5p was significantly downregulated in 73.8% CRC samples compared with adjacent noncancerous tissues (NCTs), and decreased miR-139-5p was associated with poor prognosis. Functional analyses demonstrated that ectopic expression of miR-139-5p suppressed CRC cell migration and invasion in vitro and metastasis in vivo. Mechanistic investigations revealed that miR-139-5p suppress CRC cell invasion and metastasis by targeting AMFR and NOTCH1. Knockdown of the two genes phenocopied the inhibitory effect of miR-139-5p on CRC metastasis. Furthermore, the protein levels of the two genes were upregulated in CRC samples compared with NCTs, and inversely correlated with the miR-139-5p expression. Increased NOTCH1 protein expression was correlated with poor prognosis of CRC patients. Together, our data indicate that miR-139-5p is a potential tumor suppressor and prognostic factor for CRC, and targeting miR-139-5p may repress the metastasis of CRC and improve survival.
Animals ; Base Sequence ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Movement ; genetics ; Colorectal Neoplasms ; genetics ; pathology ; therapy ; Down-Regulation ; Female ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; HCT116 Cells ; HEK293 Cells ; Humans ; Male ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mice, Nude ; MicroRNAs ; genetics ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Invasiveness ; RNA Interference ; Receptor, Notch1 ; genetics ; metabolism ; Receptors, Autocrine Motility Factor ; genetics ; metabolism ; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid ; Survival Analysis ; Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays