Objective To explore the effects of ciliary neurotrophic factor on cell cycle and expression of Fos protein in cultured astrocytes from cerebral cortex of rat in vitro Methods Astrocytes from cerebral cortex of rat were cultured in vitro.The cultured astrocytes were treated with ciliary neurotrophic factor(CNTF),and then cell cycle was measured by flow cytometer and Fos protein was examined by means of immunocytochemistry at different intervals. Results At 6h following CNTF treatment,astrocytes cell cycle process was promoted obviously,the percentage of cell in G-1/G-0 cycle phase was reduced,while that of G-2/M and proliferation index(PI) increased.The proliferous effect peaked at 12h,and then gradually declined at 24h,48h,but PI was higher than that of control group.The expression of Fos protein was enhanced from 2h to 24h after CNTF treatment,the pretreatment of dexamethasone inhibited the expression of Fos protein.Conclusion CNTF may promote proliferation and the expression of Fos protein in astrocytes.

The extra small virus (XSV) is a satellite virus associated with Macrobrachium rosenbergii nodavirus (MrNV) and its genome consists of two overlapping ORFs, CP17 and CP16. Here we demonstrate that CP16 is expressed from the second AUG of the CP17 gene and is not a proteinase cleavage result of CP17. We further expressed CP17 and several truncated CP17s (in which the N- or C-terminus or both was deleted), respectively, in Escherichia coli. Except for the recombinant plasmid CP17ΔC10, all recombinant plasmids expressed soluble protein which assembled into virus-like particles (VLPs), suggesting that the C-terminus is important for VLP formation.

In recent years, the incidence of stroke increased year by year and the research on post-stroke epilepsy (PSD) is also increasing.In addition to the type, location, and severity of stroke, the occurrence of PSD is also associated with small vessel disease and genetic factors;however, the exact pathophysiological mechanisms are not very clear.This article reviews the risk factors and pathophysiological mechanisms of PSD.

Objective To explore the effect of Rhodiola kirilowii Regel combined with calcium dobesilate in the treatment of early diabetic nephropathy.Methods 80 patients with early diabetic nephropathy were selected,and they were divided into treatment group and control group according to the digital table,40 cases in each group.The two groups were given diet control and appropriate exercise and positive controlled blood sugar,blood fat,blood pressure.The control group was given calcium dobesilate,based on this,the treatment group was given Rhodiola kirilowii Regel 10mL into 5％ glucose injection 250mL and 3 unit insulin to intravenous drip.The period of treatment was fifteen days.The UAER,Scr and BUN were compared between two groups before treatment and fifteen days after treatment.Results Before treatment,the Scr,BUN and UAER in the control group were (88.00 ± 18.19) μmol/L,(5.98 ± 1.92) mmol/L,(123.31 ± 60.01) μg/min respectively,which in the treatment group were (85.80 ± 18.31) μmol/L,(5.96 ± 1.94) mmol/L,(140.21 ± 62.92) μg/min respectively,there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups(t =-1.191,-0.016,0.432,all P ＞0.05).After treatment,the Scr,BUN and UAER in the control group were (84.61 ± 11.71) μmol/L,(6.30 ± 1.37) mmol/L,(97.81 ± 49.16) μg/min respectively,which in the treatment group were (75.60 ± 11.44) μmol/L,(5.25 ± 1.24) mmol/L,(39.81 ± 23.43) μg/min.There were no statistically significant differences in Scr and BUN of the two groups compared with before treatment (the control group:t =0.767,-0.657;the treatment group:t =1.947,1.219,all P ＞ 0.05).There was statistically significant difference in UAER of the two groups compared with before treatnent (t =2.850,5.402;P =0.046,0.006),but UAER of the treatment group after treatment decreased significantly.After treatment,there were no statistically significant differences in Scr and BUN between the two groups (t =-1.229,-1.236,all P ＞ 0.05),while there was statistically significant difference in UAER between the two groups (t =-2.394,P =0.044).The effective rate in the treatment group was 87.5 ％,which was higher than 57.5 ％ of the control group (x2 =9.028,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Rhodiola kirilowii Regel combined with calcium dobesilate can ameliorate protenuria and improve renal function of the patients with early diabetic nephropathy.

White spot syndrome virus(WSSV), Taura syndrome virus(TSV)and Infectious hypodermal and haematopoietic necrosis virus(IHHNV)are three shrimp viruses responsible for major pandemics affecting the shrimp farming industry. Shrimps samples were collected from 12 farms in Zhejiang province, China, in 2008 and analyzed by PCR to determine the prevalence of these viruses. From the 12 sampling locations, 8 farms were positive for WSSV, 8 for IHHNV and 6 for both WSSV and IHHNV. An average percentage of 57.4% of shrimp individuals were infected with WSSV, while 49.2% were infected with IHHNV. A high prevalence of co-infection with WSSV and IHHNV among samples was detected from the following samples: Bingjiang(93.3%), liuao(66.7%), Jianshan(46.7%)and Xianxiang(46.7%). No samples exhibited evidence of infection with TSV in collected samples. This study provides comprehensive information of the prevalence of three shrimp viruses in Zhejiang and may be helpful for disease prevention control in this region.

Objective To discuss clinical application of descending genicular artery perforator flap.Methods According to the anatomic features of direction,branches and anastomosis of the descending genicular artery,the descending genicular genicular artery perforator flap at medial superior aspect of knee joint was designed to reconstruct the soft tissue defects at the anterior medial 1/3 of the calf and the anterior medial part and popliteal fossa of the knee,with the axis based on the anterior border of the Sartorius and with the pivot point on the site where the cutaneous branches from the superior medial genicular artery pierced out within the triangle concave surface bounded by the vastus medialis,the tendon of adductor magnus and the condylus medialis.Results All flaps survived well in five patients,with primary healing.After a follow-up of 1-12 months,all flaps turned out to be with good texture,near-normal color and good appearance.Conclusion With a constant anatomic location,excellent blood supply and easy surgical procedure,the descending genicular artery perforator flap is one of feasible ways for repair of soft tissue defects around the knee.

Aim To study modulation of NMDA recep-tors on inward rectifying potassium channels through investigation of retinal horizontal cells. Methods Whole cell recording was conducted on isolated retinal horizontal cells for observation of inward-rectifying po-tassium currents before and after application of NMDA. Modulation of inward-rectifying currents by NMDA re-ceptor was also tested under calcium-free and chelation of intracellular calcium condition. Results Reduction of inward rectifying potassium currents was induced by activation of NMDA receptors. The effect was attenua-ted when calcium was removed. Conclusion Inhibi-tion of inward rectifying potassium channels can be in-duced by activation of NMDA receptors via intracellular calcium signals.

To explore the roles of astrocytes in the epileptogenesis, astrocytes and neurons were isolated, purified and cultured in vitro from cerebral cortex of rats. The astrocytes were activated by ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) and astrocytic conditioned medium (ACM) was collected to treat neurons for 4, 8 and 12 h. By using Western blot, the expression of calmodulin dependent protein kinase II (CaMK II), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and adenylate cyclase (AC) was detected in neurons. The results showed that the expression of CaMK II, iNOS and AC was increased significantly in the neurons treated with ACM from 4 h to 12 h (P<0.05), and that of iNOS and AC peaked at 8 h and 12 h respectively. It was suggested that there might be some epileptogenic factors in the ACM and such signal pathways as NOS-NO-cGMP, Ca2+/CaM-CaMK II and AC-cAMP-PKA might take part in the signal transduction of epileptogenesis.

To study the expression and distribution of neuropeptide Y (NPY) and long leptin receptor (OB-Rb) in the gastrointestinal tract of giant panda, samples of three animals were collected from the key laboratory for reproduction and conservation genetics of endangered wildlife of Sichuan province, China conservation and research center for the giant panda. Paraffin sections of giant panda gastrointestinal tissue samples were observed using hematoxylin-eosin staining (HE) and strept actividin-biotin complex immunohistochemical staining (IHC). The results show that the intestinal histology of three pandas was normal and no pathological changes, and there were rich single-cell and multi-cell mucous glands, long intestinal villi and thick muscularis mucosa and muscle layer. Positive cells expressing NPY and OB-Rb were widely detected in the gastrointestinal tract by IHC methods. NPY positive nerve fibers and neuronal cell were widely distributed in submucosal plexus and myenteric plexus, especially in the former. They were arranged beaded or point-like shape. NPY positive cells were observed in the shape of ellipse and polygon and mainly located in the mucous layer and intestinal glands. OB-Rb positive cells were mainly distributed in the mucous layer and the laminae propria, especially the latter. These results confirmed that NPY and OB-Rb are widely distributed in the gut of the giant panda, which provide strong reference for the research between growth and development, digestion and absorption, and immune function.
Animals ; China ; Intestines ; metabolism ; Neuropeptide Y ; genetics ; metabolism ; Receptors, Leptin ; genetics ; metabolism ; Ursidae ; genetics ; metabolism

Objective To investigate the effect of glucose supplement on AMPK activation in myocardium of exercised rats by measuring the myocardial AMPK activation and glycogen content after acute exercise training.Methods Rats were subjected to an acute endurance exercise and glucose supplement in varying doses and time points before and after exercise.The dynamic changes of myocardial AMPK activities was measured with Western blotting, changes of myocardial glycogen content were measured with Anthrone method.Results AMPK activation in myocardium of exercised rat was increased significantly throughout the exercise, and remained at a higher level 1 hour after acute exercise.However the level of AMPK activity was not significantly increased in exercised rat with glucose supplement.Glycogen content was not significantly changed after exercise.Rats subjected to lower dose glucose supplement did not show significant changes in glycogen content neither.But glycogen content was significantly increased in rats at 24 hours after exercise, subjected to higher dose of glucose supplement.Conclusions 1) Acute exercise induces a significant increase in AMPK activation in myocardium of exercised rats.Glucose supplement significantly inhibites the activation of AMPK induced by acute exercise.(2) Higher dose glucose supplement significantly increases glycogen content in the rat myocardium 24 h after exercise.