Ion channels are membrane proteins that are found in a number of viruses and which are of crucial physiological importance in the viral life cycle.They have one common feature in that their action mode involves a change of electrochemical or proton gradient across the bilayer lipid membrane which modulates viral or cellular activity.We will discuss a group of viral channel proteins that belong to the viroproin family,and which participate in a number of viral functions including promoting the release of viral particles from cells.Blocking these channel-forming proteins may be"lethal",which can be a suitable and potential therapeutic strategy.In this review we discuss seven ion channels of viruses which can lead serious infections in human beings: M2 of influenza A,NB and BM2 of influenza B,CM2 of influenza C,Vpu of HIV-1,p7 of HCV and 2B of picornaviruses.

Objective To investigate the effects of sevoflurane preconditioning on autophagy after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in rats and the role of C-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) signaling pathway.Methods Sixty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 220-250 g,were randomly divided into 4 groups (n =15 each) using a random number table:sham operation group (group S),group TBI,TBI + sevoflurane preconditioning group (group TBI + Sevo) and TBI + sevoflurane preconditioning + JNK inhibitor SP600125 group (group TBI + Sev + SP).TBI models were established using Feeney' s method.In TBI + Sev and TBI + Sev + SP groups,the rats inhaled 2.4％ sevoflurane for 30 min once a day for 4 concecutive days,and TBI was produced at 24 h after the end of sevoflurane preconditioning.In TBI + Sev + SP group,SP600125 (6 mg/kg) was injected intrapetitoneally at 30 min after TBI.Five rats were chosen at day 1,3,and 7 after TBI,and neurological deficit score (NDS) was measured.The rats were then sacrificed and brains were removed to measure brain water content,expression of LC3 lⅡ and Beclin-1 mRNA (using PCR),and expression of LC3 Ⅱ,Beclin-1,JNK and phosphorylated JNK (p-JNK) (by Western blot).Results Compared with group S,brain water content and NDS were significantly increased,and the expression of LC3 Ⅱ and Beclin-1 protein and mRNA,JNK,and p-JNK was up-regulated in the other three groups.Brain water content and NDS were significantly decreased,and the expression of LC3 Ⅱ and Beclin-1 protein and mRNA,JNK,and p-JNK was down-regulated in TBI + Sev and TBI + Sev + SP groups as compared with group TBI,and in TBI + Sev + SP group as compared with TBI + Sev group.Conclusion The mechanism by which sevoflurane preconditioning mitigates TBI is related to inhibiton of activation of JNK signaling pathway and decreased autophagy in rats.

OBJECTIVE:To study the effectiveness of the management measures on the enhancing of pharmacy services quality in our hospital.METHODS:The concerned data about the management measures such as rules that‘those who rece_ ived the prescriptions the first should be responsible for which’,activity that‘no error,no appealing for100days’,rules th_ at‘exchanging notebooks about working quality’,etc.,were analyzed by SPSS10.0software package.RESULTS:The ef?fective practice of management measures can increase patients'satisfaction and trust in the consultancy.CONCLUSION:The management measures are helpful in the enhancement of pharmacy services quality and the information communication between pharmacy department and the other concerned departments.

Energy-based surgical instrumentation (ESI) are surgical devices ablating or cutting tissues via the application of electrical,luminous,acoustic or other energy.High frequency electrotomes are widely used due to the low price,but they produce smoke in the process of surgery and incisions heal slowly.Ultrasonically activated scalpels' cutting performance is satisfying with easily healing incisions while its coagulating capability is poor.Laser scalpels are qualified for both cutting and coagulating in spite of the need of novel technology to overcome the characteristic that tissues absorb laser wavelength selectively.

Objective To establish the HPLC fingerprint of Disporum cantoniense. Methods HPLC analysis was performed on Agilent Zorbax SB-C18 chromatographic column ( 250 mm × 4. 6 mm, 5 μm) with the mobile phase consisting of methanol-0.05% phosphoric acid in gradient mode.The flow rate was 1.0 mL·min-1, the detection wavelength was 256 nm and the column temperature was 30 ℃. Results The HPLC fingerprint of 15 batches of Disporum cantoniense was established. Thirteen common peaks in the fingerprint were demarcated, four of which were identified by reference substances. Chemical pattern recognition of fingerprint was performed by hierarchical cluster analysis and principal component analysis. Conclusion The method is simple, accurate and has a good repeatability, and can be used for quality control of Disporum cantoniense.

Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effects of whole course hyperfractionation radiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma. Methods Form January 2000 to December 2001,126 patients with esophageal carcinoma were treated by whole course hyperfractionation radiotherapy(120～140 cGy per fraction, 2 times per day, to a total dose of 6400～7400 cGy) in our department. Results The short-term effective rate was 99.21%. The 1, 2 and 5 year survival rate was 61.11%, 41.27%, 23.02% and the median survival time was 1.29 years. The 1, 2 and 5 year disease-free survival rates was 57.94%, 38.10%, 19.84% and the median disease-free survival time was 1.16 years. Conclusion It is promising of whole course hyperfractionation radiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma. But it must be validated by the large-scale clinical trials.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of hIL-24 gene on proliferation, migration and invasion activity of human keloid fibroblasts (KFs).

METHODShIL-24 gene was cloned into lentivirus vector, then the lentivirus particles expressing hlL-24 were infected into KF cells. Real-time PCR and Western blot were performed to examine the expression of hIL-24 in lentivirus infected cells. The growth ability was detected by MTT assay. The cell cycle was analyzed by flow cytometry, The invasion and migration were detected by matrigel invasion assay and wound healing assay.

RESULTSComparing to controls group and KF-NC group, the expression levels of hIL-24 mRNA and protein were both significantly up-regulated after 4 days of hIL-24 lentivims infection. Comparing with the KF-NC group, MTT assay showed that the A490 of KF-hlL-24 group was down-regulated after lentivims infection ( P < 0. 05 ). Comparing with the KF-NC group, Cell cycle test revealed hlL-24 gene could block KF cells in G1 [(75. 40 ±2. 10)% ] , the proportion of KF cells was decreased in S phase [(4. 96 ± 1. 60)% ] and G2 phase [(0.01 ± 0.01)% ]. After KF cells were infected(P <0.01). Transfection of hlL-24 lentivirus inhibited the migration and invasion activity of KF cells.

CONCLUSIONLentivirus-mediated hlL-24 gene efficiently inhibits proliferation, cell cycle progression, migration and invasion activity of KF cells.

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Objective To evaluate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine and dezocine used to supplement awake tracheal intubation assisted by fiberoptic bronchoscope (FOB) in elderly patients.Methods Sixty elderly patients aged 65-77 yr,of ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ (Mallampati grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ),scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =20 each) using a random number table:dezocine group (group DEZ),dexmedetomidine group (group DEX) and dezocine combined with dexmedetomidine group (group DEZ+DEX).Dezocine 0.1 mg/kg was injected intravenously in group DEZ.Dexmedetomidine 0.4 μg/kg was infused intravenously over 10-15 min in group DEX.In group DEZ+DEX,dexmedetomidine 0.4 μg/kg was infused intravenously over 10-15 min,and dezocine 0.1 mg/kg was injected simultaneously.Laryngeal mucous membrane was sprayed with 2％ lidocaine for topical anesthesia during infusion in all the three groups.In addition,1％ tetracaine 3 ml was injected into trachea through cricothyroid membrane.Awake tracheal intubation was performed and assisted by FOB after the end of administration in all the three groups.Cardiovascular response (MAP or HR＞30％ of baseline values) and respiratory depression (SpO2＜90％ and RR＜8 bpm) were recorded during the period between induction of anesthesia and 3 min after intubation was completed.The intubation time was recorded.The tolerance of tracheal tube was assessed in the patients.At the time of topical anesthesia,when epiglottis came into view,immediately after tracheal tube was successfully inserted into trachea,and at 3 min after successful intubation,perfusion index and Ramsay sedation score,and patients' satisfaction with the sedation (Ramsay sedation score 2-4) were recorded.Results Compared with group DEZ or DEX,the tolerance of tracheal tube was significantly enhanced,intubation time was shortened,the rate of satisfactory sedation was increased,perfusion index and the incidence of cardiovascular response were decreased in DEZ+DEX group.There was no significant difference in respiratory depression among the three groups.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine and dezocine can provide better condition for awake tracheal intubation assisted by FOB than dexmedetomidine or dezocine alone in elderly patients.

Objective To evaluate the effects of dexmedetomidine on the cellular immune function during analgesia with morphine after radical resection for esophageal cancer in the patients.Methods Sixty patients of both sexes,of ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ,after radical resection for esophageal cancer under general anesthesia,were randomly divided into 2 groups (n =30 each) using a random number table:control group (group C) and dexmedetomidine group (group Dex).Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) was performed immediately after operation in the two groups.In group C,the PCIA solution (150 ml) contained morphine 0.48 mg/kg.In group Dex,the PCIA solution (150 ml) contained morphine 0.48 mg/kg and dexmedetomidine 1 μg/kg.The postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) scores were maintained ≤ 3.The consumption of morphine was recorded within 24,48 and 72 h after operation.The adverse effects such as nausea,vomiting,pruritus,bradycardia,hypotension,oversedation and respiratory depression were also recorded after operation.Before induction of anesthesia (T0),immediately after extubation (T1),and at 24,48 and 72 h after operation (T2-4),venous blood samples were obtained for determination of the levels of T-lymphocyte subsets (CD3+,CD4+,CD8+) and natural killer (NK) cells by flow cytometry.CD4+/CD8+ ratio was calculated.Results Compared with group C,the consumption of morphine within 24,48 and 72 h after operation and incidence of nausea,vomiting and pruritus after operation were significantly decreased in group Dex.The levels of CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+ ratio and NK cells were significantly lower at T1-4 than at T0 in the two groups.The levels of CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+ ratio and NK cells were significantly higher at T1-4 in group Dex than in group C.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine can improve the cellular immune function during analgesia with morphine after radical resection for esophageal cancer in the patients.

Objective To evaluate subclavicular angiography with brachial-axillary artery externally and temporally occluded in depicting hemoptysis-related ectopic arteries originating from shoulder, neck and chest wall in the interventional treatment of hemoptysis. Methods A retrospective analysis of the medical records and angiograms of 103 patients who underwent transarterial procedures for hemoptysis was carried out. The arteries originating from the subclavicular arteries supplying the shoulder, the neck and the chest wall, ectopic bronchial arteries (EBA) as well as non bronchial systemic arteries (NBSA), were depicted by subclavicular angiography with brachial-axillary artery externally and temporally occluded. The number and distribution of the responsible aberrant arteries were investigated. Results Of the hemoptysis-related arteries(n=372) depicted and embolized in the studies, 51.9% was normally-originated bronchial arteries(n=193),6.7% was ectopic bronchial arteries (n=25),41.4% was NBSA(n=154).Both anomalous and NBSA arising from subclavicular-axillary area(n=80) were accounted for 21.5% (80/372) of all aberrant arteries, and 44.7%(80/179) of all anomalous and NBSA (n=25+154=179).Of those arising from subclavicular-axillary arteries,56.3%(45/80) were found to be originated from the internal thoracic artery (n=45),98.2%(112/114)of responsible internal thoracic arteries and their distal branches were well depicted by subclavicular angiography with brachial-axillary artery externally and temporally occluded. Conclusion Subclavicular-axillary artery is a very important vessel where EBA and NBSA originate. Subclavicular angiography with brachial-axillary artery externally and temporally occluded could help to determine the abnormal arteries in the region quickly. The method should be taken as a routine procedure for interventional treatment of hemoptysis.