Lymphoma is a group of malignancies that affect lymphatic system of the body,and often originates from the abnormal cloned proliferation of B,T or NK cell lineage.It contains mainly two categories:Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).The treatment options consist of chemotherapy,radiotherapy,immunotherapy and radioimmunotherapy,et al.It has been demonstrated that lymphomas are typically radiosensitive tumors and undergo apoptosis readily after radiation therapy(RT).RT produces very high local complete response rate for all lymphoma subtypes.This review will mainly focus on the role of RT in the treatment of aggressive lymphoma,indolent lymphoma,extranodal lymphoma and HL,as well as the application of modem RT techniques.

The Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) are a major signal transduction pathway in controlling and regulating a number of cytokine-mediated responses, including interferon-?, interleukin-1 (IL-1), IL-6, IL-10 and IL-4. The JAK/STAT pathway is particularly elegant because of its very rapid and simple cytoplasm-to-nucleus signaling. Recently, it has been found that JAK/STAT pathway might also be involved in the regulation of high mobility group box-1 protein (HMGB1), which plays an important role as a potential late mediator of sepsis. Inhibition of the activation of JAK/STAT pathway can down-regulate the gene expression of HMGB1 in vital organs, especially in the liver and lungs. In addition, treatment with JAK/STAT pathway inhibitors can effectively prevent the occurrence and development of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome following sepsis, and the probable underlying mechanism of which involves a reduction of direct or indirect harmful effect of HMGB1. Over the past few years, numerous investigations have contributed to our knowledge of the JAK/STAT pathway and its role in cytokine-mediated abnormality of immune function as well as inflammatory response during sepsis, and it might be helpful in further identifying a potential strategy of intervention for posttraumatic or postburn sepsis. This review summarizes the salient features of JAK/STAT pathway and focuses on the pathophysiological role of JAK/STAT in regulating proinflammatory cytokine activity and HMGB1 expression in vivo.

0.05), while CO, CI in both groups and SVI in OPCAB group increased significantly ( P 0.05). SVRI and PVRI were significantly lower in OPCAB group than those in CABG group (P

AIM To investigate the potential effect of riboflavin on the growth of probiotic strains Bifidobacterium adolescentis ( B. adolescentis) and Bacillus cereus ( B. cereus) . METHODS By means of routine bacterial quantitative culture, Gram's staining, and light microscopy, changes in B. adolescentis and B. cereus counts were detected in the presence of riboflavin at different concentrations (1, 0 5, 0 25, 0 g?L -1 ). RESULTS ①The counts of B. adolescentis increased by 10 to 100 fold in 1g?L -1 riboflavin group after 48 h, and 10 to 390 fold in 0 5 g?L -1 and 0 25 g?L -1 riboflavin groups within 72 h as compared to that without riboflavin supplement. Meanwhile, the chain lengths of B. adolescentis were markedly longer in culture system with riboflavin than those without. ②Compared with 0 g?L -1 riboflavin group, the count of B. cereus increased significantly in 0 5 g?L -1 riboflavin group at 36 h, and in 0 25 g?L -1 riboflavin group within 72 h, while it decreased by 50 to 100 000 fold in 1 g?L -1 riboflavin group within 72 h. Likewise, the chain length of B. cereus was markedly longer in 0 5 g?L -1 and 0 25 g?L -1 riboflavin groups, together with the delayed spore formation of B. cereus. ③The 6 month survival rates of B. adolescentis and B. cereus counts in preparations (depositing at 4℃) with 0 5 g?L -1 riboflavin were much higher than those without riboflavin supplement. CONCLUSION Riboflavin in concentrations of 0 5 g?L -1 and 0 25 g?L -1 could markedly enhance the growth of B. adolescentis and B. cereus. 0 5 g?L -1 riboflavin might be beneficial to improve the survival rate of B. adolescentis as well as B. cereus when storing for a long term.

Abstract Sepsis and related syndromes are the major cause of multiple organ failure and death in patients with critical illnesses.Neuroendocrine dysfunction has long been thought to be an important event in sepsis.In clinic,optimal management of the hormones could alleviate severe complications in sepsis.In this article,we review the dysfunction of neuroendocrine system as well as autonomic nervous system in sepsis,and summarize the respective therapy strategies.

High-mobility-group B1 (HMGB1), an abundant, highly conserved cellular protein, is widely known as a nuclear DNA-binding protein that stabilizes nucleosome formation, and facilitates gene transcription. Recent studies suggested that HMGB1 could be overexpressed and released from cellular nucleosome upon endotoxin and cytokine stimulation, or other stress challenge including burns, shock, as well as infection. Therefore, extracellular HMGB1 might be involved in the pathogenesis of sepsis and subsequent multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Moreover, experimental data showed that extracellular HMGB1 might play vital roles in nerves development, tumor metastasis, atherosclerosis and restenosis after vascular damage.

OBJECTIVE：To introduce pharmacogenomics and its applications in establishing clinical pharmacotherapeutic schemes.METHODS：Based on the analysis of the related literatures,the development and contents of pharmacogenomics and their relationship with individualized medication were summarized.RESULTS：Pharmacogenomics studies the association between gene polymorphisms and the variance of drug effects.CONCLUSION：Pharmacogenomics provides a theoretical basis for medication with safety,effectiveness and rationality.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of testosterone supplementation for partial androgen deficiency in middle-aged men. Methods This prospective,double-blind,placebo-controlled,randomized clinical trial was conducted in our hospital.A total of 179 patients (mean age,41.8 years) were randomly divided into study group (n=136) and control group (n=43).The 136 patients in study group received andriol (80 mg,twice a day) for 3 months;while the 43 patients in control group received no special treatment.The changes of partial androgen deficiency in aging male (PADAM) scores,serum total testosterone (TT),free-T (fT) and relevant sexual hormone levels were assessed before and after treatment. Results In study group the PADAM scores at 1 and 3 months after treatment were significantly improved compare with those before treatment (P0.05). Conclusions Partial androgen deficiency in middle-aged men is clinically exist and testosterone supplementation for this condition is safe and effective.

Dendritic cells(DCs),representing a heterogenous population of professional antigen-presenting cells,are the initiators and modulators of the immune responses.Studies indicate that regulatory T cells contribute to immune nullipotency and immune suppression via cell-cell contact or cytokine secretion.These two kinds of cells may be valuable tools for modulating immunity in the setting of autoimmunity,cancer,chronic viral infections and graft rejection,etc.Here we discuss the current knowledge on the functions of regulatory T cells and denditic cells-based immunoregulation and the applications.

Evidence-based medicine is also currently promoted and extolled as the best way to evaluate its various treatment and to draft clinical guidelines for the management of severe sepsis with aim to result in a reduction in mortality. There are several obvious factors in the design and conduct of clinical trials in sepsis to be observed, including case selection, end points, and sub-population evaluation, etc. In the past years, several scientific reports of evidence-based strategies for the treatment of sepsis were published, including recombinant human activated protein C, control of hyperglycemia in sepsis, and administration of low dose of corticosteroid in severe sepsis management.