Rabbits were intoxicated with hypodermic injection of 0.8% CdCl2 in normal saline every other day for 3 months,and the blood level of urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr) and the activities of Na/K-ATpase,Ca-ATPase,and ?-GT in the renal cortex were determined.It was found that there were no remarkable changes of BUN and Cr level but significant reduction of the activities of the 3 enzymes.It is believed that the reduction of the enzyme activities is one of the factors to initiate the functional disturbances and morphological damages of the kidneys and plays an important role in the mechanism of renal failure if it is not promptly corrected.

Objective To investigate the changing trend of incidence and the relevant factors in fetal macrosomia. Methods 84 883 newborns during Jan. 1,1970 to Dec. 31,1999 were used to analyze the incidence of fetal macrosomia,the average birth weight,the percentage of superior fetal macrosomia, the distribution of gestational age, the rate of cesarean section and the vaginal delivery, the relevant factors of fetal macrosomia. Results All the cases were divided into 3 groups, one group from 1970 to 1979, the second one from 1980 to 1989, the third one from 1990 to 1999. The incidence of fetal macrosomia for three groups were 2. 6%, 6. 9% and 13 2% ( P

Objective: To study the distribution of Langerhans cell (LC) in oral lichen planuss (OLP). Methods: LCs in oral mucosa samples were examined with monoclonal CD1a antibody and an immunohistochemical technique(LAB method) in 35 cases of OLP and 6 cases of health control. Results: On average, in the samples of OLP the CD1a positive LCs counted under microscope in each field of 40 ? 10 were 5. 78 in epithelial cell layer and 5.43 in lamina propria, while in the samples of health control those were 0.26 and 0.18 (P

Objective: To investigate the effects of mouse recombinant Periostin on the attachment and proliferation of PDL cells on root surfaces. Methods: Normal (N) and periodontitis (P) root slices were treated with Periostin (Pe) and fibronectin (FN), respectively. Untreated root slices (Co) served as negative controls. PDL cells were seeded on the root slices, the attachment in 24h and the proliferation in 72h of the cells were determined with cell counting. The morphology of the cells was observed under SEM. Results: After 24h cultured, the cells on each mm3 on the root slices of PeN, FNN, CoN, PeP, FNP and CoP were 498. 00?31. 75, 513. 04?27. 52, 432. 88?20. 57, 336. 51 ? 27. 66, 348. 44?30. 23 and 237. 87?32. 54 respectively ; after 72h those were 683. 33? 28. 05, 774. 62?42. 25. 603. 21 ? 19. 76, 510. 52? 28. 31, 579. 19 ? 31. 58 and 445. 92?26. 30 respectively. Conclusion: Periostin can promote the attachment and proliferation of PDL cells on both diseased and healthy root surfaces.

Objective To study the effect of nerve growth factor(NGF)in survival of super-length random flap.Methods The experiment employed the animal model of random flap in Wistar's rat back,applied 66.7 μg NGF locally in trial group's flap at the first day after operation with auto-control.The survival proportion,skin temperature and survival rate of random flap were observed,and the blood flow,the blood flow velocity,the blood flow volume change of random flap were measured by the laser and photic-conduct fiber means in differ time.Results The survival proportion(7.12±1.54)cm2 and survival rate(92±5)%of random flap of trial group was obviously higher(P＜0.05)than those in control group[(5.23±0.19)cm2,(69±5)%]after pedicle division.The blood flow,the blood flow velocity,the blood flow volume and skin temperature in the midge and at the end of random flap in the trial group were obviously higher than those in control group 1 day after operation(P＜0.05),and the blood flow velocity in the pedicle of random flap in the trial group was increased markedly(P＜0.05).The blood flow volume and skin temperature in the pedicle of random flap in the trial group were higher than those in control group 3 days after operation(P＜0.05).The survival of randomflapinthetrial groupwere very significantly increased than those in control group 7 days after operation(P＜0.01).Conclusion NGF can increase flap's blood flow,blood flow velocity and blood flow volume,enhancing survival of the big-proportioned and super-length random flap.

Objective ThrouGh the detection of heat shock protein 90(HSP90)Gene expression in the peripheral blood in in patients with hypertensive disorders complicatinG preGnancy( HDCP ),to understand its role in the pathophysioloGy of HDCP. Methods The expression of HSP90 was observed in Groups of normal preGnant women,Gestational hypertension patients,mild preeclampsia patients,severe preeclampsia patients by ELISA. Results The expression of HSP90 in peripheral blood of Gestational hypertension Group,mild preeclampsia Group,severe preeclampsia Group were siGnificantly hiGher than normal preGnant Group( P<0. 0l ) . Conclusion HSP90 may have close relationship with the onset and development of HDCP. It can predict HDCP by detectinG the level of HSP90 in peripheral blood.

AIM: To observe the effects of sera containing Kang xian ling (a traditional Chinese medicine) on c-Met and its downstream MAPK signal molecules in HK-2 cells treated with transforming growth factor-β_1(TGF-β_1), so as to further explore the effective mechanism of anti-renal fibrosis of the traditional Chinese medicine. METHODS: Rat sera containing herbs were collected after rats were intragastrically administered with the herbs. HK-2 cells activated by TGF-β_1 were incubated with different heat-inactivated sera. The proliferation and expression of MAPK and the phosphorylation of MAPK in HK-2 cells were detected by Alarm blue and immunoblotting. RESULTS: No significant difference of cell proliferation between any two groups was observed. C-Met and the phosphorylation of its downstream molecules were also observed after incubated with different sera. CONCLUSION: The receptor c-Met of hepatocyte growth factor, and the phosphorylation of its downstream MAPK molecules can be regulated by the sera containing Kang xian ling.

Objective To explore the effect of psychological nursing on anxiety and depression and quality of life of patients with multi drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis.Methods 58 patients with multi -drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis were randomly divided into observation group and control group,29 cases in each group.The control group received routine nursing care,the observation group received psychological nursing on the basis of the control group.Before and after psychological nursing intervention,the self rating anxiety scale(SAS)and depression self rating scale(SDS),health survey(SF -36)score were observed,and the clinical curative effect and compliance of the two groups were observed.Results After psychological nursing intervention,the SAS and SDS scores of the observation group[(36.83 ±7.61)points and (40.07 ±5.49)points]were significantly lower than the control group [(44.07 ±9.16)points and (43.90 ±7.91)points],the differences were statistically significant(t =3.27,2.14,all P <0.05).The SF -36 scores showed that after psychological nursing intervention,the physiological function(PF), physiological functions(RP),general health(GH),vitality(VT),social function(SF),role emotional(RE),mental health(MH),the seven dimensions scores of the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group,the differences were statistically significant(t =7.18,10.22,8.85,12.71,12.04,9.68,4.79,all P <0.05). The compliance of the observation group was 93.10%,which of the control group was 72.41%,the difference was significant(χ2 =4.35,P <0.05).The total effective rate of the observation group was 86.21%,which of the control group was 62.07%,the difference was statistically significant(χ2 =4.41,P <0.05).Conclusion The psychological nursing intervention can improve the anxiety and depression of patients with multi -drug resistant tuberculosis, improve the quality of life of patients,improve the treatment compliance of patients,and improve the clinical efficacy.

Objective:To study the effects of periodontal scaling on microorganism in periodontal pocket and gingival crevicular fluid in patients with periodontitis.Methods:60 cases of periodontitis were selected and divided into 2 groups randomly with 30 in each group.The patients in scaling group were treated by periodontal scaling, those in control group by gargle with chlohexidine.Before and after treatment the microorganism in pocket bottom of each patient was measured by Congo red negative dyeing.Gingival index(GI), probing depth(PD) and gingival crevicular fluid(GCF) were also measured, the relationship between periodontal scaling and clinical indices was analysed.Results:In scaling group the percentage of coccoid cells in pocket bottom increased more after scaling,that of bacillus,spirochetes decreased, PD,GCF value were all decreased (P0.05).Conclusion:Periodontal scaling can decrease the percentage of pathogenesis bacteria in periodontal pocket bottom and decrease PD,GI and GCF values.

Objective To detect heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) expression in the placenta in pregnancy induced hypertension in order to understand its role in the pathophysiology of hypertensive disorders comphcating pregnancy (HDCP).Methods The gene and protein expression of HSP90 in the placenta of normal pregnant women,gestational hypertension patients,mild preeclampsia patients,severe preeclampsia patients,by RT-PCR and Western blotting.Results The gene and protein expression of HSP90 in placenta of gestational hypertension group,mild preeclampsia group,severe preeclampsia group were significantly higher than that of normal pregnant group (P ＜ 0.01),and it showed the increased progressively with the increasing of disease stage.Conclusion HSP90 may be involved in the onset and development of HDCP.Monitoring HSP90 concentration in the placenta which is the initial theoretical basis for the target as HSP90 for the treatment of HDCP.