Dexmedetomidine (Dex) is a novel and highly selective o2-adrenoceptor agonist,it has anxiolytic,antisympathetic and certain analgesic effects,its sedative effect can lead to mimic natural sleep.Dex is widely applied in mechanical ventilation,invasive procedures and perianesthesia with other drugs by intravenous route.Recent basic and clinical researches show that Dex can be applied safely and effectively with local anesthetics in regional block,to improve anesthetic effect,promote stable hemodynamics and optimize postoperative analgesia.

Aim To study the effect of sodium aescinate (10 mg?kg-1?d-1) on brain edema induced by intracerebral hemorrhage and the mechanism. Methods Male Wistar rats received an injection of 50 ?lautologous whole blood into the right basal ganglia and were killed 6, 24, 48 or 72 h later. Dry-wet-weighting technique, zymologic, immunohistochemical and Western blot methods were used to examine changes of water content, Na+ and K+ contents, glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP)-positive cells and expression of occludin, which is a tight junction(TJ)-associated protein. Results Compared with sham operation group, contents of water and Na+ were significantly higher(P

Objective To investigate the effects of propofol on nitric oxide (NO), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in blood and lung during endotoxic shock in rats.Methods Seventy-two male Wistar rats weighing 180-220 g were randomly divided into thiee groups :group Ⅰ control (C) ( n = 8) ; group Ⅱ endotoxic shock (L) ( n = 32) and group Ⅲ propofol + endotoxic shock (P) ( n = 32) . The animals were anesthetized with 3% pentobarbital 25 mg?kg-1 , tracheostomized and mechanically ventilated . Carotid and pulmonary artery were cannulated for MAP and MPAP monitoring. In group Ⅱ (L) and Ⅲ (P) endotoxin 10 mg?kg-1 was injected intraperitoneally. In group P 10 min before endotoxin administration subcutaneous propofol infusion was started at a rate of 20 mg?kg-1?h-1 . In control group normal saline(NS) was given ip instead of endotoxin. Venous blood samples were taken at 30, 90, 180 and 360 min after intraperitoneal endotoxin or NS injection. In group L and P 8 animals were killed at each time point respectively and in control group the 8 animals were killed at 360 min after ip NS injection. The lungs were immediately removed. Blood and lung NO and MDA levels and RBC SOD content were measured.Results The serum and lung NO concentration measured at all 4 time points were significantly lower in group Ⅲ than those in group n (P

Objective To observe effects of forced expression of miRNA -101 on glioma U251 cells proliferation and invasion. Meth ods MiRNA-101 oligoneucleotide was transfected into U 251 cells with liposome .MTT assay measured cell proliferation and Tr-answell assay detected cell invasion .Results Compared with control groups ,the growth and invasion of U251 cells transfected with miRNA-101 were decreased markably .Conclusions MiRNA-101 may play important role in inhibiting glioma cell growth and inva-sion.

Objective To explore the effects of Shenfu injection combined with low-dose hydrocortisone on plasma lev?els of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR and procalcitonin (PCT) in patients with septic multiple organ dysfunction syn?drome. Methods A total of 118 patients with septic multiple organ dysfunction syndrome were divided into three groups:control group (n=39), experimental group 1 (n=39) and experimental group 2 (n=40). The control group received conventioanl medicine therapy, while the experimental group 1 received Shenfu injection (100 mL, 2/d, for 7 d) combined with conventio?anl medicine therapy, and the experimental group 2 received Shenfu injection combined with low-dose hydrocortisone (200 mg/d, for 14 d) besides conventional medicine therapy. The peripheral blood samples were collected for the detection of HLA-DR, PCT and lipoperoxide (LPO) before treatment, 1 d, 3 d amd 7 d after treatment. The mortality in 14 d was record?ed. Results The mortality rates in 14 d were 61.5%(24/39), 41.0%(16/39) and 25.0%(10/40) for control group, experimen?tal group 1 and experimental group 2 (χ2=8.15, P<0.05). There were no significant differences in PCT, HLA-DR and LPO levels before treatment and 1 d after treatment between the three groups (P>0.05). The plasma levels of PCT and LPO were significantly decreased in control group, experimental group 1 and experimental group 2 after 3-d and 7-d treatment, but the levels of HLA-DR was significantly increased (P < 0.05). Conclusion The combination therapy of Shenfu injection and low-dose hydrocortisone can effectively reduce PCT level and increase HLA-DR level, which promotes the improve?ment of patients with septic multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.

Objective To investigate the effect of intensive insulin therapy on long-term remittance of the islet β-cell function in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients. Methods 120 newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients were randomly divided into four groups, and intensive insulin therapy was given for 15 days, 30 days, 60 days and 90 days respectively. The islet β-cell function were measured before and 1 or 2 years after treatment, and the differences were compared among each group. Results The plasma glucose was controlled well and the islet β-cell function was significantly improved in each group after treatment. The ratio value of △I30/△G30 in groups of 30 days,60 days and 90 days were higher than group of 15 days[(1.48±0.43 )mmol/L vs (1.25±0.40) mmol/L, t＝2.40,P＜0.05, (1.83±0.37) mmol/L vs (1.25±0.40) mmol/L, t＝2.85,P＜0.01, (1.90±0.41) mmol/L vs (1.25±0.40) mmol/L, t＝2.97,P＜0.01]. The indexes of the islet β-cell secretion function all gradually declined in each group after treatment for 2 years, but still higher than before treatment, the ratio value of △I30/△G30 in groups of 60 days and 90 days were higher than group of 15 days and 30 days[(1.44±0.51)mmol/L vs (0.87±0.47) mmol/L,t＝2.92, P＜0.01, (1.44±0.51)mmol/L vs (1.09±0.55) mmol/L, t＝2.44,P＜0.05, (1.52±0.44) mmol/L vs (0.87±0.47) mmol/L, t＝2.86, P＜0.01, (1.52±0.44) mmol/L vs (1.09±0.55) mmol/L, t＝2.50, P＜0.05], there was no difference between group of 60 days and 90 days. The ratio of remittance in groups of 60 days and 90 days was very high. Conclusions Intensive insulin therapy can significantly improve the islet β-cell function of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients,anddelay the natural process. An appropriate extension of treatment can further prevent the descending rate of islet β-cell function, and easily get the long-term remission.

Objective To investigate the expression of miR-29s in the glioma stem cells,and explore how the members of miR-29s affect the bio-logical behaviors of glioma stem cells. Methods Eight patient specimens were used to culture glioma stem cells. Real-time PCR was adopted to test the expression of miR-29s. CCK-8 analysis was performed to test the proliferation ,Transwell was used to test cell migration and invasion ,and flow-cytometry analysis was carried out to test apoptosis. Results miR-29a,miR-29b and miR-29c were decreased in glioma stem cells. Over-ex-pression of miR-29s could inhibit the proliferation,cell migration and invasion,but promote apoptosis of glioma stem cells. Conclusion miR-29s acts as a cancer suppressor gene in the glioma stem cells ,and miR-29a plays the dominant functional role in the family.

ObjectiveTo observe the potential effects of microcystin-LR (MC-LR) to open field behaviors and cognitive functions of rats after low-dose and 60 days exposure.Methods20 SD male rats (4 weeks old) were grouped into control ( double distilled water),0.2,1.0 and 5.0 μg/kg groups by random number table.Rats were exposed to microcystin-LR intragastrically every two days for 60 d.Open fields and Morris water maze were employed to observe the spontaneous behavior and spatial learning and memory capacity of rats.ResultsFor each group,the duration in the central area of open field were ( 8.86 ± 3.38 ) s,( 3.09 ± 1.22 ) s,( 1.68 ± 0.24) s,(1.22 ±0.93) s,frequencies in central area were (4.80 ± 1.16) times,(4.40 ± 1.91 )times,( 1.40 ±0.23)times,(3.80 ± 1.02 ) times,movement duration were ( 137.30 ± 5.25 ) s,( 122.97 ± 9.50) s,( 108.86 ± 6.38 ) s,( 129.35 ± 9.40) s,the escape latency were ( 23.17 ± 4.28 ) s,(77.00 ± 8.31 ) s,(59.00 ± 11.89) s,( 63.80 ±16.09) s,respectively.Compared to control,the duration in the central area of open field decreased and escape latency increased significantly (P ＜ 0.05 ) in all the MC-LR treated groups; and frequencies in central area and movement duration of 1.0 μg/kg treated rats decreased significantly.No significant differences were observed between expsoured group and control group in spacial probe tests(P＞0.05).ConclusionMC-LR exerts effects on the spontaneous behavior and spatial cognitive ability of rats.The further study on neurobehavior effects of MC-LR is necessary.

Objective To explore the methods of labeling exogenous microglia with superparamagnetie iron oxide(SPIO)particles,and to monitor the labeled cells after transplantation into the normal rat and Alzheimer's disease(AD)model rat with MR scanning.Methods Microglia was labeled with SPIO particles by using transfection agent,hemagglutinating virus of Japan envelope(HVJ-E).Then the microglias which were labeled with SPIO were injected into the internal carotid artery of normal rat (n=5)and AD model rat(n=5).Three days after transplantation,follow-up serial T2*-weighted gradient-echo MR imaging was performed at 7.0T MRI system.MR images were correlated with histological findings.Results In the brain of normal rat,the labeled microglias were demonstrated as several dotty signalintensity decrease on T2*-weighted MR images.The dotty spots were sporadic around the brain.Histological analysis showed that most prussian blue staining-positive cells were well correlated with the area where a signal intensity decrease was observed in MRI.MR could detect the signal intensity change caused by a few labeled cells.In the brain of AD model rat,MR scan showed a well-defined hypointensity area in the region of Aβ42 iniection.Signal intensity decrease was not obvious in the region of saline injection.The number of iron-positive cells(454±47)/mm2 at sites of Aβ42 injection was much higher than that(83±13)/mm2 of saline injection(P＜0.05). Conclusion MR can be used as a non-invasive means of detecting transplanted labeled microglia in vivo,with the potential for future clinical application in cell therapy of AD.

Objective To investigate the clinical features and microsurgical outcomes of patients with parasellar cavernous hemangiomas.Methods The clinical data and prognosis of 12 patients with parasellar cavemous hemangiomas treated with microsurgery were retrospectively analyzed.Magnetic resonance imaging showed that cavernous hemangiomas appeared slight hypointensity on T1WI,hyperintense on T2WI,and significant contrast on enhancing.Results Total resection and sub-total resection was achieved in 9 and 3 patients.No death occurred postoperatively.After operation,all patients were released from intracranial hypertension.In 6 patients who had visual disorder,5 patients improved and 1 patient had no change.In 5 patients who had eyeball motor disorder,3 patients improved and 2 patients had no change.In 4 patients who had pituitary gland dyshormonism,2 patients improved and 2 patients had no change.At postoperative early stage,diabetes insipidus and serum electrolyte disorder occurred in 3 patients,2 patients developed oculomotor paralysis.Patients were followed up (30.51 + 2.57) months.Three patients recovered from diabetes insipidus and serum electrolyte disorder,and 1 patient recovered from oculomotor paralysis.No patient suffered tumor recurrence or regrowth.Conclusions The correct diagnosis of parasellar cavernous hemangiomas can be achieved according to the preoperative MRI.Microsurgery is the first-line therapy for parasellar cavernous hemangiomas.