Objective To investigate the pathogenesis of cytotoxic T cell (CTL) dysfunction in patients with HCV infection. Methods CTL detecting system was established. Two polypeptides which could enhance CTL function and two polypeptides which could inhibit CTL function were selected and cross-combined. BALB/c mice were immunized by subcutaneous injection of the combined polypeptides, and the CTL activity in mouse spleen cells was detected by LDH release test. Results CTL activity in BLAB/c mice immunized by polypeptides in the core region of HCV could be enhanced by CPA10 (5-23 aa) and inhibited by CPA9 (39-74 aa). CTL activity in the mice could be enhanced by polypeptides from the HCV core region, CPB2+CPB8, and CPB6+CPB8, respectively. There was no obvious difference between CPB2+CPB7, CPB6+CPB7 and the negative control. Two-factor analysis of variance showed that there was reciprocal action between the inhibitory and enhancing polypeptides from the HCV core region. Conclusion CTL activity in BLAB/c mice can be detected stably by LDH. There is an interactive effect between the inhibitory and enhancing polypeptides from the HCV core region.

Objective To establish a simple animal model and the cytotoxic T cell(CTL) detecting system for the studies of the effects of CTL on HCV infection. Methods The CTL activity in BLAB/c mice immunized by polypeptides in the core region of HCV was detected with lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) by using SP2/O cells as the target cells. Results CTL activity in BLAB/c mice immunized by polypeptides in the core region of HCV could be detected with LDH. The activity could be enhanced by CPA10(5～23 aa) but inhibited by CPA9(39～74 aa). Conclusion CTL activity in BLAB/c mice can be detected stably by LDH.

A prospective study was performed to evaluate the diagnostic value of B- mode ultrasonography and inferior vena cavograme and the value of PTA in Budd-Chiari syndrome.One hundred sixty-eight cases including ninety-two men and seventy-six women, age ranged 11～63(mean,34.8 years).Among them 65 were treated with PTA or stent placement.The authors gave a minute and detail description of clinical feature,ultrasono- graphy,inferior vena cava or hepatic venogram,CT and other radiologic demonstration of Budd-Chiari syndrome retrospectively.Four types of Budd-Chiari syndrome were demon- strated based on anatomy,B-mode ultrasonography,inferior vena cavogram and hepa- tovenograme.(1)IVC membranous webs(76 subjects,45.2%),(2)IVC segmental stenosis or occlusion(65 subjects,38.7%),(3)hepatic vein occlusion(10 subjects,6. 1%),(4)mixed type(17 subjects,10%).The treatment of the Budd-Chiari syndrome with percutaneous transluminal balloon dilatation and stent placememnt of inferior vena cava or hepatic vein was safe and satisfied.Its long-term effectiveness(follow up 3-5 years)is al- so satisfactory.

Two patients of Budd-Chiari syndrome,suffering from the anemalons drainage of inferior vena cava into left atrium were reported including one male of 41 years old and female of 42. togectll with labial cyanosis,fingers and toes symptoms of portal hypertension and IVC hypertension. The obstruction of IVC wastreated with balloon catheter hypertension and IVC hypertension the disrotreaed also after PTA.The echo wasn't discovered with Dopple ultrasound after PTA.

Objective To study the interventional therapeutic methods in Budd Chiari syndrome (BCS) complicated with thrombosis. Methods Eighteen patients of BCS complicated with thrombosis, including 2 cases of hepatic vein (HV) occlusion and 16 cases of inferior vena cava (IVC) occlusion, were treated. Therapeutic methods were anti coagulation with Co Danshen and aspirin in 10 cases or the anti coagulation and thrombolysis with urokinase in 8 cases before operation, treatment with PTA and stent during operation,and thrombolysis with urokinase and the anti coagulation after operation. Results Technical success was achieved in all patients without serious complications. The mean blood pressure in IVC dropped from (31 82?0 52)cm H 2O(1 cm H 2O= 0 098 kPa) to (18 17?0 38)cm H 2O immediately after the procedure. The blood pressure in HV dropped from 42 cm H 2O and 41 cm H 2O to 15 cm H 2O and 16 cm H 2O, respectively. All 18 cases were followed up for an average of 38 months (range 6-72 months). The main symptoms and signs completely disappeared in 12 cases and partially alleviated in 6 cases. Conclusion The interventional treatment of BCS complicated with thrombosis was a safe and effective method.

Objective To explore the mechanism of CTL dysfunction in HCV infected person, to provide a theoretical basis for further understanding the pathogenesis of hepatitis C and the development of HCV vaccines. Methods HCV nucleopolypeptides were selected and synthesized with the method of solid phase synthesis. BALB/c mice were immunized subcutaneously with HCV nucleopolypeptides, and CTL activity of mice was detected by LDH releasing test. Results CTL of mice could be inhibited by HCV nucleopolypeptides residues 39-74, 67-76, 71-80 and enhanced by HCV nucleopolypeptides residues 5 23,63 72,131 140. Conclusion The function of CTL can be suppressed and intensified by different HCV nucleopolypeptides.

Objective　To investigate the role of cytotoxic T lymphocyte associated molecule-4Ig(CTLA-4Ig) in the prevention of C57BL/6 mice autoimmune hepatitis. Methods　The C57BL/6 mice were intraperitoneally immunized with C57BL/6 mice liver-specific protein in complete Freund's adjuvant. At the same time CTLA-4Ig were given to observe the pathologic alteration of C57BL/6 mice liver. Results　With the increase of time of immunization, the results in the treatment group were similar to those of the control group; but inflammatory cell infiltration, hepatic cell swelling, focal necrosis and severe hepatocyte damage were found in the pathologic model group. There was a significant difference between the pathologic model group and control one. Conclusion　Autoimmune hepatitis of C57BL/6 mice can be effectively prevented by CTLA-4Ig.

Objective To detect the expressions of HuR and COX-2 in epithelial ovarian carcinoma,and investigate the correlation of HuR and COX-2 expression. In addition, we attempt to seek the pathway to prevent the occurrence and development of epithelial ovarian cancer by combined analysis of various clinicopathologic characteristics. Methods The expressions of HuR and COX-2 in 68 epithelial ovarian carcinoma, 10 borderline ovarian tumors and 5 normal ovarian tissues were examined by S-P immunohistochemical method. The relationship of HuR and COX-2 expressions with clinicopathologic parameterwere evaluated by correlation analysis. Results(1) The expression of HuR in epithelial ovarian cancer tissue (76. 47% ,52/68) was significantly higher than that in borderline epithelial ovarian tumor tissues (30. 00% ,3/10) and normal ovarian tissues (0, x2 = 18. 873, Ps ＜ 0. 05), but there were no significant differences betweenthe expressions of HuR in borderline epithelial ovarian tumor and normal ovarian tissue(P ＞ 0. 05).(2) The positive expression rate of cytoplasmic HuR in epithelial ovarian carcinoma and borderline epithelial ovarian tumor were 45.60% (31/68) and 10. 00% (1/10) respectively,but normal ovarian tissues showed no staining of HuR. We found no significant differences between the expression of cytoplasmic HuR in epithelial ovarian carcinoma and borderline epithelial ovarian tumor or normal ovarian tissue(x2 = 7. 999 ,P =0. 018).(3) The positive expression rate of cytoplasmic HuR in epithelial ovarian carcinoma of FIGO stage Ⅲ - Ⅳ was significantly higher than that of stage Ⅰ - Ⅱ(56. 09% vs. 29. 63%, x2 = 4. 598, P = 0. 032). The positive expression rates of cytoplasmic HuR in epithelial ovarian carcinoma of histological grade 1,2,3 were 10. 00%,46. 67% ,57. 14% respectively, which showed significant difference in the comparison among the three groups (x2 =6. 627 ,P =0. 036). (4) The positive expression rates of COX-2 in epithelial ovarian cancer (67. 64%)and borderline epithelial ovarian tumor tissues (60. 00%) were significantly higher than that in normal ovarian tissues (0, Ps ＜ 0. 05), but we found no significant difference in the comparison between the expression of malignant and borderline ovarian tumors. Statistical analysis showed that the positive expression rate of COX-2 in epithelial ovarian carcinoma was correlated with FIGO stage and lymph node metastasis. (5)There was a significantly positive correlation between cytoplasmic HuR and COX-2 expressions in epithelial ovarian carcinoma. Conclusion The expressions of HuR and COX-2 increased in the epithelial ovarian carcinoma, and the cytoplasmic expression of HuR was significantly correlated with the expression of COX-2. These results suggested that increased cytoplasmic expression of HuR and COX-2 expression might play important roles in the initiation and development of epithelial ovarian carcinoma.

To investigate the clinical efficacy of distally based myocutaneous flap pedicled with nutrient vessel of cutaneous nerve of leg for the treatment of traumatic chronic osteomyelitis of lower leg. A total of 25 patients with traumatic chronic osteomyelitis of lower legs were from Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from January 2002 to June 2008. All the patients were treated with distally based myocutaneous flap pedicled with nutrient vessel of cutaneous nerve of leg after thoroughly debridement. Among them, 6 patients were treated with myocutaneous flap with nutrient vessel of saphenous nerve, and 19 patients were treated with myocutaneous flap with nutrient vessel of sural nerve. The sizes of the flaps were 5 cm×3 cm-18 cm× 12 cm, with attached muscles were 3 cm×3 cm-8 cm×5 cm. The lengths of the pedicles were 5-12 cm. All transplanted myocutaneous flaps survived well. A 6-24 months follow-up of all patients was obtained. The shape and texture of the myocutaneous flaps were good. And there was no recurrence of osteomyelitis. Results suggested that the distally based myocutaneous flap pedicled with nutrient vessel of cutaneous nerve of leg had reliable blood supply and satisfied efficacy, which was a good method for repairing traumatic chronic osteomyelitis of lower leg.

Objective To study the influence of carboxymethyl-chitosan (CM-chitosan) on phenotype and proliferation of chondrocytes stimulated by recombinant human interleukin-1? (rhIL-1?), and explore its mechanism. Methods Chondrocytes were isolated and cultured. 10 ng/ml IL-1? with or without CM-chitosan of varied concentrations were added into the culture medium. After 24 h, changes of proliferative ability of chondrocytes were tested by MTT and flow cytometry. Proteoglycan synthesis was measured by incorporation of Na235SO4 into chondrocytes, nitric oxide (NO) production was detected by Greiss reaction, mRNA expression of typeⅠ、Ⅱcollagens, Aggrecan and inducible NO synthase (iNOS) were examined by semi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results CM-chitosan could significantly antagonize IL-1?-induced inhibitory effect on proliferation of chondrocytes, restore proteoglycan synthesis of chondrocytes, decrease NO production of IL-1?-induced chondrocytes, increase the mRNA expression of typeⅡcollagen and Aggrecan, but decrease the expression of typeⅠcollagen and iNOS. The effects of CM-chitosan were in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion CM-chitosan can maintain the proliferation and phenotype of IL-1?-induced chondrocytes.