Objective To improve the quality of thyroid surgery though the special surgical instruments and operating skill.Method Sub-total thyroidectomy for 504 pafients with primary hyperthyroidism were done through MPBS illuminating instruments and dissection,scrape absorption and electric coagulation skills of PMOD.Results Five hundred and four eases of sub-total thyroidectomy were successfully performed.The operation time was(50±20)minutes.The blood loss volume Was(60±30)ml.The hospital duration was(54±1)days.The incisions were short and the sears wore even.There was 1 case recurrence of hyperthyroidism and 2 cases of hypothyroidism after(5±3)years follow-up in 482 patients.There were no postoperative complications of hypoparathyroidism and injury of nerve.Conclusion The MPBS and PMOD instruments can be safely applied in thyroid surgery with the advantage of less blood loss,shorter operation time,smaller incision and less side-injuries.

This study was aimed at the transport across blood-brain barrier (BBB) of polysorbate-80 modified neurotoxin loaded polybutylcyanoacrylate nanoparticle (P-80-NT-NP) and its cytotoxicity. An in vitro model of BBB using rat brain microvascular endothelial cells (rBMECs) was established. The cytotoxicity of P-80-NT-NP was measured by the MTT assays, where neurotoxin (NT), nanoparticle (NP), neurotoxin nanoparticle (NT-NP) as control, and the permeability of P-80-NT-NP was determined by using of Millicell insert coculture with rBMECs and fluorescence spectrophotometry. MTT results showed that NT, NP, NT-NP and P-80-NT-NP were avirulent to rBMECs when the concentration of NT was lower than 200 ng x mL(-1). But the cytotoxicity of NP, NT-NP and P-80-NT-NP would be augmented accordingly as concentration increased (P < 0.01), causing obvious reductions of cell survival rate, with no significant difference between them (P > 0.05). When the concentration of NT was 150 ng x mL(-1), the permeability on rBMECs of P-80-NT-NP and NT-NP were both significantly higher than that of NT (P < 0.01), and the permeability of P-80-NT-NP was greater than that of NT-NP (P < 0.05). In conclusion, polysorbate-80 modified neurotoxin nanoparticles can transport across the BBB, while concentration of NT is greater than 200 ng x mL(-1), P-80-NT-NP has a little cytotoxicity against rBMECs.

Objective To observe the role of the health education model in pain self- efficacy for patients with cancer pain. Methods Sixty- four patients suffering from cancer pain were enrolled into the study and self- contrast experiment was made on each patient. The health education model was set up and health education for each patient with cancer pain was implemented. The pain, self- efficacy, cancer pain knowledge before and after the intervention were observed by Numerical Rating Scale (NRS),Chronic Pain Self- efficacy Scale(CPSS) and Cancer Pain Knowledge Questionnaire. Results NRS score were (5.38 ±0.19) points and (1.05 ± 0.11) points before and after the intervention, and there was significant difference (t =25.288, P = 0.000). Before intervention, pain management self- efficacy, physical function self- efficacy, symptom coping self- efficacy of CPSS scores were (10.38 ±0.37) , (20.97±0.81) , (16.86 ± 0.49) points, while after the intervention, the scores were (19.31± 0.30) , (33.25 ± 0.60) , (29.75 ±0.51) points, there were significant differences ( t = -33.225, -18.236, -18.235, all P = 0.000). Before and after the intervention, the answer rate of Cancer Pain Knowledge Questionnaire was 50.00%(32/64) and 87.50%(56/64), there was significant difference( χ2=20.51, P < 0.01). Conclusions To set up the health education model and implement health education for each patient with cancer pain can improve the patient′s pain management and enhance self-efficacy.

Objective To study inhibitory effects of transcription factor activator protein-2α(AP-2α)on proliferation of colon cancer cells in vitro and its mechanism. Methods The peDNA3.1 (+)-AP-2α recombinant plasmid was constructed. Plasmid pcDNA3.1(+)- AP-2α and pcDNA3.1(+)was transfected into SW620 cell by liposome mediation for transient expression, and proliferative activities of SW620 cell were evaluated by MTT assay. The change in the mRNA and protein expression level of ER-β before and after transfection was detected using the methods of Real-Time PCR and Western blotting respectively. Results The mRNA and protein expressions of AP-2α could be enhanced by transfecting of AP-2α gene in SW620 cell. MTT assay indicated: the proliferation velocity of SW620 cell for transfection of the pcDNA3.1(+)-AP-2α plasmid was apparently inhibited. The expression of ER-β in SW620 cell increased significantly after AP-2α gene transfection. Compared with control group, the difference was significant (P＜0.05). Conclusion Overexpression of AP-2α inhibits the proliferation of SW620 cell in vitro, which is probably related with activation of ER-β.

ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical value of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in the diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma.MethodsFrom September 2010 to October 2011,morning voiding urine of 27 patients with suspected urothelial carcinoma was collected for FISH examination.The results of FISH examination were compared with the results of pathological examination by endoscopic biopsy.Both sensitivity and specificity were compared respectively,and the cost of each kind of examination was also considered.ResultsOf 27 cases,pathological examination by endoscopic biopsy revealed 11 cases of urothelial carcinoma,FISH examination showed 9 cases of urothelial carcinoma,but only 7 cases in these 11 cases.The overall sensitivity of FISH examination was 63.6％ (7/11 ),the specificity was 87.5％(14/16).The cost per case of FISH examination (3100 yuan) was 3.1 times of pathological examination by endoscopic biopsy( 1000 yuan).ConclusionsIt showed that there is no advantage of FISH examination for diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma considering both the sensitivity and specificity,and the cost is also higher than that of pathological examination by endoscopic biopsy.It should be evaluated further when FISH examination is widely used in clinic.

Objective To inhibit the expression of transcription factor special protein 1(Sp1) through RNA interference (RNAi) technique and to investigate its impact on the proliferation ability of colorectal cancer cell line SW620. Methods The recombinant plasmid of Sp1 RNAi (pGenesil-1-Sp1) was constructed and transfected into SW620 cells by Lipofectamine. The transfcction efficiency was observed under fluorescence confocal microscopy. Expression levels of Sp1 mRNA and protein from SW620 after transfection were examined by real time PCR and Western blot respectively, after transduction of the recombinant plasmid into the SW620. The proliferation ability of SW620 cell line was evaluated by MTT assay. Results The expression plasmid (pGenesil-1-Sp1) against Sp1 was successfully constructed, recombinant vectors could reduce the expressions of Sp1 mRNA and protein in SW620, the ratio of inhibition of the expression of Sp1 mRNA and protein was 68.47 % and 73.82 % in 48th hour respectively. Compared with the control group, the difference was significant (P <0.05). MTT showed that the proliferation ability of SW620 cell was degraded. Conclusion Silencing Sp1 gene by the RNAi technology can actively inhibit the proliferation of SW620 cell. The successful application of Spl SiRNA extends the list of available therapeutic modalitics in the treatment of human colon cancer.

The mesaconitine and its major metabolites in the rat urine were identified by liquid chromatography and electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry. The rat urine was collected for consecutive 24 hours from the rat following intragastric infusion of mesaconitine, subsequently which were enriched and purified using solid phase extraction. The metabolites of mesaconitine in the rat urine were analyzed by the liquid chromatography and electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry. It is shown that the parent drug mesaconitine and its metabolites were found in the rat urine, such as hypo-mesaconitine glucuronic acid conjugate, 10-hydroxy-mesaconitine, 1-O-demethyl mesaconitine, deoxy-mesaconitine and hypo-mesaconitine. Among the five of metabolites, the hypo-mesaconitine glucuronic acid conjugate (m/z 766) was first discovered as the aconitine in rats phase II metabolites, which revealed a new way of mesaconitine metabolism in rats.

Objective To get minimally invasive and cosmetic effect,minimal incision was used in thyroid surgery.Methods By using MPBS series instruments,thyroid surgeries were performed through anterior cervical tiny incision approach.Results 164 cases of subtotal theroidectomy and 78 cases of thyroid individual lobe resection were performed.The length of incision were(2.0 ± 0.5)cm,and the duration of operation time were(40 ± 10)min.the volume of blood loss were(30 ± 10)ml.There was no conversion to traditional open operation.After 3 years follow-up,short and long term complications were not found.Conclusions Minimally incision thyroid surgery has advantages of less trauma,cosmetic effect and does not compromise the safety.The disadvantages of this method is limited operative field and inconvenience for operation,which need to be further improved.

Objective:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of dosing transdermal fentanyl patch by patient-controlled intravenous anal-gesia (PCIA) with fentanyl to treat opioid-naive patients suffering from cancer-related pain. Methods:In this open non-controlled trial, 30 patients with moderate to severe cancer pain were enrolled in the study. Titration conditions, pain score (NRS), and pain of life im-pact scores were assessed and recorded during four periods of treatment, as follows:before fentanyl-PCIA;during fentanyl-PCIA treat-ment;during Duragesic with fentanyl-PCIA treatment;and during Duragesic treatment. Adverse reactions were assessed and recorded during the two periods of treatment (the period before fentanyl-PCIA and the period after fentanyl-PCIA). Results:A total of 20 cases of titration were a success, whereas 10 cases failed. The general pain score, the most serious pain score, activity pain score, resting pain score, and the pain of life impact scores were all significantly reduced during fentanyl-PCIA treatment, during Duragesic with fen-tanyl-PCIA treatment, and during Duragesic treatment compared with the period before fentanyl-PCIA treatment (P<0.05). Nausea was the only adverse reaction that occurred during treatment. Obvious muscle rigidity, loss of consciousness, cough, respiratory depres-sion, and bradycardia were not observed. Conclusion:Dose titration of transdermal fentanyl patch with fentanyl administrated by PCIA for opioid-naive patients provides an effective and convenient method for pain relief treatment.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) activators on plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) expression in human umbilical vein endothelial cells and elucidate a possible mechanism.

METHODSHuman umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were obtained from normal fetus, and cultured conventionally. Then the HUVEC were exposed to fatty acids and prostaglandin J(2) in varying concentrations with fresh media. RT-PCR and ELISA were used to determine the expression of PPAR and PAI-1 in HUVECs. Transient co-transfection of PAI-1 promoter and PPARalpha gene or PPARgamma gene to ECV304 was performed.

RESULTSPPARalpha, PPARdelta and PPARgamma mRNA in HUVECs were detected by RT-PCR. Treatment of HUVECs with PPARalpha and PPARgamma activators-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid and prostaglandin J(2), but not with stearic acid could augment PAI-I mRNA expression and protein secretion in a concentration-dependent manner. Proportional induction of PAI-1 promoter activity was observed through increasing amounts of PPARalpha DNA in HUVECs through a transient gene transfection assay, although the mRNA expression of the 3 subtypes of PPAR with their activators were not changed compared with controls.

CONCLUSIONSHUVECs express PPARs. PPARs activators may increase PAI-1 expression in endothelial cells (EC). Although PPARs expression was not enhanced after being stimulated by their activators in EC, the functionally active PPARalpha is probably involved in regulating PAI-1 expression in EC.

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