Objective To investigate whether smoking affects metabolism and methylation of arsenic. Methods Six papers about the relation between smoking and arsenic metabolism, methylation were collected until December,2008, and the data were quantitatively analyzed with random and fixed effect models. Results In the group of smoking, the summary weighted mean difference of percent of inorganic in urinary was 0.59 (95% CI:-0.01-1.18). The summary weighted mean difference of percent of MMA in urinary was 2.44 (95%CI:1.95-2.94). The summary weighted mean difference of percent of DMA in urinary was -3.04 (95%CI:-4.01- -2.07). Current evidence suggested that percent of MMA was higher, percent of DMA was lower in smoking or ever smoking group compared with nonsmoking group. Conclusion Smoking may be considered a risk factor for metabolism and methylation of arsenic on human.

Objective To compare the five different methods of extration process of Curcuma Long. Methods With the content of curcumin and yield of extract as evaluation index, the best extraction process of Curcuma long L. was optimized. Results The content of curcumin extracted in 80 ℃ ethanol immersion was higher, that was the optimum condition. Conclusion The extractive content of curcumin is higher by this process. It is easy to operate and proved to be stable and feasible.

The aim of the present study is to investigate the protective effect of chrysin (5,7-dihydroxyflavone) on right ventricular remodeling in a rat model of monocrotaline-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH rats were induced by a single injection of monocrotaline (60 mg x kg(-1), sc) and were administered with chrysin (50 or 100 mg x kg(-1) x d(-1)) for 4 weeks. At the end of experiment, the right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) and mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) were monitored via the right jugular vein catheterization into the right ventricle. Right ventricle (RV) to left ventricle (LV) + septum (S) and RV to tibial length were calculated. Right ventricular morphological change was observed by HE staining. Masson's trichrome stain was used to demonstrate collagen deposition. The total antioxidative capacity (T-AOC) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in right ventricle were determined according to the manufacturer's instructions. The expressions of collagen I, collagen III, NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) were analyzed by immunohistochemisty, qPCR and (or) Western blot. The results showed that chrysin treatment for 4 weeks attenuated RVSP, mPAP and right ventricular remodeling index (RV/LV+S and RV/Tibial length) of PAH rats induced by monocrotaline. Furthermore, monocrotaline-induced right ventricular collagen accumulation and collagen I and collagen III expression were both significantly suppressed by chrysin. The expressions of NOX4, NF-κB and MDA contents were obviously decreased, while the T-AOC was significantly increased in right ventricule from PAH rats with chrysin treatment. These results suggest that chrysin ameliorates right ventricular remodeling of PAH induced by monocrotaline in rats through its down-regulating of NOX4 expression and antioxidant activity, and inhibiting NF-κB expression and collagen accumulation.

Objective To study the relationship between the level of plasma soluble P-selectin and pediatric migraine. Methods ABC-ELISA method was used to detect the soluble P-selectin levels in migraine patients (migraine group), migraine patients under control (control group) and healthy children (healthy control group). Transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) and the platelet count were performed. Correlation of P-selectin and platelet count was analyzed. Results Plasma soluble P-selectin level in migraine group was significantly higher than that in the control group and the healthy control group (both P < 0.05). Significant difference was not found between control group and healthy control group (P > 0.05). TCD showed cerebral vasospasm more frequent in the migraine group than the control group, with significant difference (P < 0.05). Blood examination revealed that platelet count of migraine group is higher than that of the control group and the healthy control group, with significant differences (P < 0.05). When migraine was under control, the level of plasma soluble P-selectin reduced to normal and the frequncy of cerebral vasospasm and platelet counts were also within normal range. Plasma soluble P-selectin level and platelet count were positively correlated (r = 0.996, P < 0.01). Conclusions Plasma soluble P-selectin increased in migraine children, the incidence of cerebral vasospasm was significantly increased. Plasma soluble P-selectin level and platelet count were positively correlated. Plasma soluble P-selectin can be used as one of the indicators of diagnosis, treatment and efficacy evaluation in pediatric migraine.

Objective To discuss the treatment action and mechanism of Wenjing Tongluo Formula on oxaliplatin-induced perpheral neurotoxicity in rats. Methods Intraperitoneal injection was used to inject oxaliplatin 4 mg/kg to establish oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neurotoxicity rat models. Female Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, and TCM group. TCM group was given Wenjing Tongluo Formula to soak rats’ limbs and tails. Rats in the model group were soaked with deionized water for comparison. Rats in the normal group received intraperitoneal injection with 5%glucose. Algesia hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis were detected under the mechanical stimulation and temperature. Immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expression of GFAP in L4-L6 spinal dorsal horn of rats. Explore the level of GLT-1 in L4-L6 dorsal root ganglia by RT-PCR. Results Rats in model group showed obvious behavioral changes compared with normal group (P<0.05);Rats in the TCM group improved in behavioristics compared with model group (P<0.01);number of positive cells in GFAP of rats in the model group increased compared with normal group (P<0.05);the increase in the TCM group was not obvious. Compared with normal group, astrocytes in spinal dorsal horn of model group were enlarged, protuberances increased, became coarse, and GLT-1 mRNA is decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with model group, active cells and protuberances in the TCM group decreased (P<0.01), GLT-1 mRNA is increased (P<0.01). Conclusion Wenjing Tongluo Formula can improve behavioral changes of model rats under temperature and mechanical stimulation, probably related to harmful signal transmission induced by inhibition of astrocyte in spinal dorsal horn.

Objective To observe the efficacy ,safety and patient acceptance of the artificial airway with the oro‐pharyngo‐laryn‐gead airway cap(OPLAC) for hip replacement surgery in patients with intravenous‐inhalation combined anesthesia .Methods Sev‐enty eight cases of patients receiving the hip replacement surgery were included ,42 patients were to be adopted to establish artificial airway with the OPLAC for intravenous‐inhalation combined anesthesia ,another 36 patients treated with heath side‐lying position hypobaric spinal‐epidural anesthesia .There are two groups ,the oro‐pharyngo‐laryngead airway cap group(OPLAC ,n=42) and hy‐pobaric combined spinal‐epidural anesthesia group (CESA ,n=36) .Monitor the changes of respiratory and circulatory parameters of the two groups before the start of anesthesia ,anesthetic after 10 min ,30 min ,1 h ,and handling marrow ,observing occurrence of complications (delirium ,sore throat ,nausea ,vomiting ,deep vein thrombosis) ,following up the degree of satisfaction of patients and surgeons for anesthesia .Results The respiratory and circulatory parameters of the OPLAC group during anesthesia induction and maintenance were relatively stable ,on the other hand ,significant cyclic inhibition (blood pressure and heart rate decresing ) and re‐spiratory rate declining were observed in the CESA group after anesthesia ,cases with the use of atropine and dopamine significantly more than OPLAC group .The circulation and breath in the OPLAC group were relatively stable when handling marrow ,while cir‐culation fluctuating Significantly in the CESA group (blood pressure decreasing and heart rate increasing ) .The incidence of delirium in the CESA group was significantly higher than OPLAC group .The patient satisfaction of the OPLAC group was significantly bet‐ter than the CESA group .Conclusion The artificial airway with OPLAC for hip replacement surgery in patients with intravenous‐inhalation combined anesthesia is safe ,effective ,and satisfactory .

Objective To define the assessment dimensions of community-based elderly care service.Methods Firstly 11 assessment dimensions of elderly care service needs were teased out through literature review and group discussion, these were illness, self-care ability, vision, risk of falls, willingness/information self-expression ability, the comprehension in others' willingness/information, depression, anxiety, family care ability, self-desires for old-age support, family-desires for old-age support.Then 37 experts were invited to reconfirm and empower theose assessment dimensions with two rounds of Delphi method.Results Results showed that the enthusiasm and authority degree of experts were favorable in two rounds, and the results from the second round showed strong opinion coordination.Finally, 12 assessment dimensions were confirmed, in which financial situation of the aged added and used for reference.After weight calculation, illness was weighted the highest (0.11), while vision and the degree of anxiety were weighted lowest in 11 dimensions (0.07).Conclusion The reliability of the assessment dimensions of the aged service needs is high.This study had positive significance on the solution of the dilemma in elderly care at the present stage.

Objective To study the expression and significance of tumor metastasis suppressor gene-1(TMSG1) in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and EC109 cells.Methods Immunohistochemistry S-P method was used to examine the expression of TMSG-1 protein in 136 cases of ESCC and 37 cases of normal esophageal mucosa.We analyzed the relationship between TMSG-1 and clinicopathological data of ESCC patients.EC109 cells were treated with 3 μg/mL of cisplatin (CDDP) in vitro for 24 h (the intervention group) and the control group was set up at the same time.The proliferation-inhibitory capability was analyzed with MTT assay.RT-PCR was used to examine the expression of TMSG-1 in the intervention group and the control group.Results The positive rate of TMSG-1 in ESCC and normal esophageal mucosa was 52.2％ (71/136) and 94.6％ (35/37),respectively.The expression of TMSG-1 in ESCC was significantly lower than that in normal esophageal mucosa (P＜0.05).The expression of TMSG-1 was related to TNM stage,differentiation degree and lymph node metastasis (P＜0.05).After EC 109 cells were treated with CDDP for 24 h,the proliferation inhibition rate was increased significantly compared with the control group (P＜0.01).RT-PCR results showed that the expression of TMSG-1 in the cells of the intervention group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P＜ 0.01).Conclusion The abnormal expression of TMSG-1 may play a role in the development and metastasis of ESCC.Examination of TMSG-1 may be useful for making diagnosis and guiding clinical therapy of ESCC.

AIM　To investigate the antithrobosis effects of glycol mannate sulfate(GMS). METHODS　Vein thrombus was formed in rat by ligating postcava. Thrombus formation in vitro was observed by Chandlers method. Clotting indexes were measure by ACL200 congulation system. RESULTS　GMS dosage of 20、40 mg*kg-1 could inhibit the vein thrombus formation in rats (P<0.01). GMS could inhibit the thrombosis in rabbit, in vivo, and the inhibitory action was enhanced along with the increase of dosage. The CT,TT,CT,APTT,RT and PT were prolonged, and the fibrinogen and the activity of Ⅱ and Ⅱa were decreased. The activity of ATⅢ was enhenced. CONCLUSION　GMS has antithrombotic effect and the mechanism may be related to the anticongulat effect.

Objective·To establish a cell-based screening system for identification of compounds with activity in regulating retinoic acid receptor (RARα) stability. Methods·The modified pMSCV plasmid constructs, named as RARα-EGFP-IRES-DsRed, consists of enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) fusing to RARα and red fluorescent protein (DsRed) as internal references incorporating the internal ribosome entry site (IRES) as interval sequence. The RARα-EGFP-IRES-DsRed plasmid was stably transfected into NB4 cells which were named as NB4-pMGIR-RARα. Fluorescence signals of EGFP and DsRed indirectly reflecting the expression of RARα, were detected by flow cytometry in cells that were treated with all-trans retinoic acid, sodium valproate, cytarabine, lenalidomide, etoposide, montelukast and gambogic acid, respectively. Effects of these compounds on the expression of RARα protein were further examined by Western blotting. Results·A double fluorescence reporter system for screening compounds that can increase the stability of RARα protein was successfully established, and sodium valproate was identified as a potent compound to promote the stability of RARα. Conclusion·The double fluorescence reporter system can be used to screen compounds regulating the stability of RARα protein, which can be further used to identify compounds regulating the stability of other proteins.