Objective To study the incidence of pelvic adhesions in endometriosis(EM) and the relationship between pelvic adhesions and pain symptoms. Methods The incidence of pelvic adhesions, dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, dyschizia in 480 patients with EM were studied retrospectively to evaluate the correlation between pelvic adhesions and the degree of pain symptoms. In accordance with the revised American Fertility Society classification (r-AFS), it was observed that 155 cases were in Stage Ⅰ,33 cases were in stage Ⅱ,108 cases were in stage Ⅲ and 184 were cases in stage Ⅳ. Results (1) Among 480 cases with EM, 72.3% (347/480) of patients have pelvic adhesions simultaneously, of which 25.2% (39/155) patients were in Stage Ⅰ, 78.8% (26/33) patients were in Stage Ⅱ, 90.7% (98/108) patients were in Stage Ⅲ and 100.0% (184/184) patients were in Stage Ⅳ. It was found that positive correlation existed between the degree of pelvic adhesions and clinical staging of EM(rs=0.870,P<0.01).(2) 61.0%(293/480) of patients presented dysmenorrhoea, of which the percentages of mild, moderate and severe dysmenorrhea were 52.2%(153/293), 26.6%(78/293), 21.2% (62/293), respectively. The rate of patients presenting chronic pelvic pain (CPP), dyspareunia and dyschezia were 23.8% (114/480), 15.4% (74/480) and 7.1% (34/480), respectively. (3) Ovarian adhesions was positively correlated with dysmenorrhea and CPP(rs=0.367 and 0.267,P<0.01). Adhesion of the bottom and posterior wall of uterus was positively correlated with dysmenorrhea and CPP (rs=0.336, 0.164,P<0.01); adhesions of fallopian tubes were positively correlated with dysmenorrhea, CPP and dyschezia (rs=0.283, 0.225 and 0.159, P<0.01). Adhesions of rectum was positively correlated with dysmenorrhea (rs=0.101,P<0.05). In addition to dyspareunia, the degree of pelvic adhesions was positively correlated with dysmenorrhea, CPP and dyschezia (rs=0.470, 0.273, 0.132, P<0.01). Conclusion Pelvic adhesions are characteristic lesions of endometriosis, the site and degree pelvic adhesions are closely correlated with pain symptoms.

Objective To discuss the relationship between disease progress with the change of cell im munological function as well as the effect of immunological function in severe a cute respiratory syndrome. Methods Retrospective study was designed to analyze the relationship of disease progres s with the change of immunological function. According to the disease outcomes, the patients are divided into two groups: died group and survival group. The dif feren ce of immunological function in groups was performed statistics analysis. Results Immunological function (CD3 +, CD4 +, CD8 +) descended to the lowest level in period of fastigium in SARS patient, and then recovery quickly. Comparison of died grou p and survival group was found that Immunological function (CD3 +T, CD4 +T, CD 8 +T) were lower in period of fastigium and recovery in died group than in survival g roup(P

Objective To explore the effects of baicalin in the treatment of a preeclampsia (PE) rat model by detecting the expression of X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP) and cysteine containing aspartate-9 (Caspase-9) and observing the ultrastructure of mitochondria in trophoblast cells.Methods Forty-eight pregnant Wistar rats were randomly divided into two groups:12 in the control group and 36 in the PE model group.The PE model was established with subcutaneous injection of l-nitro arginine methyl ester with 100 mg/kg per day from the 13th day of pregnancy.Beginning from the 16th day of pregnancy,the PE rats were injected with different doses of baicalin till cesarean section,and divided into three groups:non-intervention PE model group treated with saline (NIP group),low-dose baicalin intervention group (IDB group) at 50 mg/kg per day,and high-dose baicalin intervention group (HDB group) at 100 mg/kg per day.The rat tail artery blood pressure and 24-h urine protein level were measured at pregnant day 10,16 and 20.The levels of XIAP and Caspase-9 in placenta were measured by immunohistochemistry.The ultrastructure of mitochondria of trophoblast cells of the rat placenta was observed under electron microscope.T test,F test and LSD-t test were applied for statistical analysis.Results (1) On pregnant day 10,no significant differences were observed in rat tail artery systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure and 24-h urine protein level between the control group and PE model group (all P＞0.05).On pregnant day 16 and 20,the systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure and 24-h urine protein level of NIP,IDB and HDB groups were significantly higher than those of control group [pregnant day 16:systolic blood pressure:(137.74±5.21),(136.15±4.86),(138.28±4.79) and (110.57±3.79) mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa),diastolic blood pressure:(89.58 ± 5.50),(88.45 ± 8.59),(89.42 ± 6.29) and (80.28 ± 7.36) mmHg,24-h urine protein:(7.78 ± 0.45),(7.53 ± 0.54),(7.86± 0.57) and (6.45 ± 0.56) mg;pregnant day 20:systolic blood pressure:(145.26 ± 4.67),(131.28 ± 4.34),(130.93 ± 5.33) and (110.40 ± 6.92) mmHg,diastolic blood pressure:(89.87±6.55),(85.34±7.33),(84.64±7.36) and (80.19±7.34) mmHg,24-h urine protein:(11.18±0.42),(9.65±0.54),(9.06±0.56) and (6.31 ±0.45) mg] (all P＜0.01).On pregnant day 20,the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and 24-h urine protein level in IDB and HDB groups were significantly lower than in NIP group (all P＜0.05),but showed no significant differences between IDB and HDB groups (allP＞0.05).(2) Compared with NIP group,the expression of XIAP in control group,IDB and HDB groups were significantly increased(210.39±0.78,180.56±0.82,195.36±0.96 and 192.84± 1.06,all P＜0.01).There was no significant difference in the expression of XIAP between IDB and HDB groups (P=0.66).The expression of Caspase-9 in control group,IDB and HDB groups were significantly decreased compared with NIP group (210.36±0.55,195.53±0.96,198.42± 1.01 and 185.25±0.64,all P＜0.01).There was no significant difference in the expression of Caspase-9 between IDB and HDB groups (P=0.65).Ultrastructure of mitochondria in NIP group showed different degrees of damage,matrix swelling,and mitochondrial cristae bresk or disappearance.In IDB group,mitochondrial matrix swelling was not obvious,and mitochondrial cristae were visible.In HDB group,mitochondrial cristae were neat and clear.Conclusions Baicalin may play an important role in the treatment of preeclampsia by reversing the trophoblast apoptosis and improving the ultrastructure of mitochondria through its regulation of XIAP expression and downregulation of Caspase-9 expression.

Objective To study the influence of spinal instability after lamina decompression in symptoms and progno?sis. Methods The 76 patients were followed up for a minimum of 4 more years. The patients were divided into instability group (n=27) and non-instability (n=49) group according to the X-ray result of the final follow-up. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score, JOA score and improvement rate were compared between two groups at preoperation, 3-month after operation and the final follow-up. Results There were no significant differences in gender, age and mean follow-up time between two groups. There were no significant differences in VAS and JOA scores before surgery, 3-month after surgery and final follow-up between two groups. Postoperative VAS score decreased and JOA score increased with the increase in follow-up time (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in improvement rate [(80.0±8.8)%vs (83.6±11.7)%] and improvement ratio [81.48%(22/27) vs 61.22%(30/49)] between two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion Although some patients show instability even with lumbar spondylolisthesis after lamina decompression on radiograph,which is no correlation with improvement of symptoms. With appropriate indications, lamina decompression is a simple and effective surgical method,which also retains the spinal movement function.

Objective To investigate the effects of rapamycin on p-JAK2,STAT3,p-STAT3 and PCNA in ranal tissue of IgAN rats.Methods The animal models of IgA nephropathy were devided into control group,IgAN model group,losartan group and rapamycin group.The clinical efficacy of rapamycin,and its influences on the protein and mRNA expressions of STAT3,p-STAT3,p-JAK2 and PCNA were determined by western blot,RT-PCR and immunohistochemical techniques respectively.Results The protein and mRNA expressions of p-STAT3,STAT3,p-JAK2 and PCNA were significantly increased in kidney of IgAN rats(P

Objective To build rat orthotopic liver transplantation model and use this model as an experimental animal model for further research about liver transplantation.Methods Based on the classic two-cuff technique,a variety of skills were integrated,such as abdominal aorta perfusion first before ligation,suprahepatic inferior vena cava single continuous suture,preoperative and postoperative rehydration,hepatic portal vein and infrahepatic vena cava blocked by mosquito's haemostatic forceps.At last,the postoperative survival rates of 2 days and 2 weeks were recorded.Results Donors' operation time was (35±2) min,cuffing time was (7.0±1.5) min,receptors' operation time was (80±15) min,anhepatic phase was (21±3) min.The 2-day survival rate was 92 ％ (46/50) and 2-week survival rate was 86 ％ (43/50).Conclusion To some extent,the improved methods can not only reduce the difficulty of orthotopic liver transplantation operation,but also to create a uniform,stable and reliable orthotopic liver transplantation model.

This paper reports the efficacy of the treatment of local swelling caused by intravenous injection Kakage with hot (40-50℃) or cold (4-6℃) compress. It was found that cold compress had a better repellent effect than hot one. Cold compress could resolve the swelling due to extravasation rapidly, effectively and safely.

Aim To investigate the effects of Ang Ⅱ receptor antagonist irbesartan on the expressions of connective tissue growth factor(CTGF) and membrane-type 1 matrix metalloproteinase(MT1-MMP) in high glucose-cultured rat glomerular mesangial cells(GMCs).Methods High concentration glucose and irbesartan were used to stimulate the cultured rat GMCs in vitro.The mRNA and protein expressions of CTGF and MT1-MMP were detected with semi-quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot.The secreted collagen Ⅳ in the supernatants of the GMCs was detected by enzyme-linked immunoadsorbent assay(ELISA).Results Compared with control group,the expressions of CTGF were continuously increased in GMCs under high concentration glucose medium;otherwise the mRNA and protein levels of MT1-MMP in GMCs were decreased in a time-dependent manner at the same time.These changes were accompanied by increased secretion of collagen Ⅳ.Irbesartan could inhibit those changes induced by high glucose.Conclusions High glucosecould induce the expression of CTGF and inhibit the expression of MT1-MMP in GMCs.Irbesartan could inhibit the secretion of ECM in GMCs under high concentration glucose medium,partly by regulating the expressions of CTGF and MT1-MMP.

Objective] To observe the alteration of specific IgG4 antibody of schistosomiasis patients before and after treatment. [Methods] ELISA. [Results] The SEA IgG4 and AWA IgG4 positive rates of 27 schistosomiasis cases were 96 3% and 100%, respectively,their average OD values were 1 62 and 0 72. 6 months post treatment 18 cases were followed up, the positive rates were 94 4% and 100%, respectively, their average OD values were 1 06 and 0 56, respectively. 12 months post treatment all cases were followed up, the positive rates of SEA IgG4 and AWA IgG4 were 96 3% and 92 6%, resepectively ,their average OD values were 0 99 and 0 58, respectively. [Conclusion] No obvious changes were found in the SEA IgG4 and AWA IgG4 positive rates of 27 schistosomiasis cases before and after treatment, whereas the antibody level of specific IgG4 was decreased.

Objective To investigate the effect of suppressor of cytokine signaling-1 (SOCS-1)on expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1)in human glomerular mesangial cells (HMCs) under high concentration of glucose. Methods Stable transfections of HMC with pCR3.1 vector and pCR3. 1-SOCS-1 were performed with hpofectamine 2000, and cells were selected with geneticin. Cells were stimulated with low glucose (LG, 5.5 mmol/L), high glucose (HG, 30 mmol/L), LG plus mannitol (24.5 mmol/L) and AG490 (10 μmol/L). The protein expression levels of SOCS-1, signal transducer and activators of transcription 1,3 (STAT1, STAT3),p-STAT1 and p-STAT3 were observed by Western blotting. The protein synthesis of MCP-1, FN and type Ⅳ collagen in the supernatants of the HMCs were detected by ELISA and radioimmunoassay. The expression level of SOCS-1 and MCP-1 mRNA was measured by BT-PCR.Results HG induced the expression of SOCS-1 protein and mRNA in HMCs in time-dependant manner, peaked at 4 h, and gradually decreased to baseline at 24 h. Compared with low glucose control group, the phosphorylation levels of STAT1 and STAT3 and the expression of MCP-1 mRNA [(0.39±0.05) vs (0.16±0.02)]were significantly increased in HMCs under high glucose medium (P ＜0.01 ). Exposure of HMCs to high glucose conditions showed high concentration of MCP-1 [(459±67) ng/L vs (241±19) ng/L], fibronectin [(5.84±0.61) mg/L vs (3.41±0.31) mg/L]and type Ⅳ collagen [(16.45±2.30) μg/L vs (9.56±1.52) μg/L]in the supernatants (all P＜0.01).Overexpression of SOCS-1 inhibited the phosphorylation levels of STAT1 and STAT3 and the expression of MCP-1 mRNA [(0.34±0.04) vs (0.42±0.05)]in HMCs under high glucose condition (all P＜0.05). Compared with vector control group, the concentration of MCP-1 [(387±47) ng/L vs (463±56) ng/L], fibronectin [(4.61±0.57) mg/L vs (5.76±0.74) mg/L]and type Ⅳ collagen [(13.4±2.32) μg/L vs (17.1±2.57) μg/L]was decreased in supernatants of HMCs with SOCS-1 overexpression (all P＜0.05). Compared with HG group, the expression of MCP-1 mRNA (0.31±0.04) and the concentration of MCP-1 [(361±53) ng/L], FN [(5.46±0.71) mg/L]and type Ⅳ collagen [(15.2±1.97) μg/L]in supernatants were decreased in HMCs treated with AG490.Conclusion Overexpression of SOCS-1 inhibits overproduction of MCP-1 and ECM proteins in HMCs under high glucose conditions, which may be partly by regulating the phosphoryhtion of STAT1 and STAT3.