Ningxiang pigs fat-type breeds have been increasingly used in biomedical research due to the character -istics of genetic stability , high food value , fast growth , adaptability and strong reproductive ability .The recent development in research on Ningxiang pigs in a closed group training , inbred cultivation , biological characteristics and medical applica-tion is reviewed in this article .Ningxiang pigs have been closed-bred for fourteen years , and may be applied in biomedical research such as artery atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus .

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Objective To approach the operative effect of dural bilaminar saturation in frontal -temporal skull defect repairs after standard decompressive craniectomy.Methods Fifty-two patients with titanium cranioplas-ty in frontal-temporal skull defect were retrospectively analyzed;27 of them adopted dural bilaminar saturation in the first standard decompressive craniectomy(test group);25 of them adopted dural monostratal saturation in the first operation (control group).The operation time,blood loss,postoperative complications in the two groups were compared. The mean operation time:the test group was (65.00 ±8.15)min and the control group was (83.00 ± 10.25)min,there was statistically significant differences between the two groups(t =7.059,P<0.05);average amount of bleeding:the test group was (55 ±8)mL and the control group was (79 ±12)mL,there was statistically significant differences between the two groups (t=8.541,P<0.05);postoperative complications:adverse reactions were noted in 4 patients of test group (14.8%),5 cases of control group (20%),there was no significant differences between the two groups (χ2 =0.016,P>0.05).Conclusion Skull repairs in second standard decompressive crani-ectomy by dural bilaminar saturation,can be shortened the operation time and lessened amount of bleeding.

Objective: To study the etiology, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, treatment and precaution of pulmonary embolism following major surgery of gastrointestinal malignant tumors. Methods: Thirty-two cases of pulmonary embolism following major surgery of gastrointestinal malignant tumors were analyzed retrospectively. Results: The most common clinical manifestations were dyspnea, thoracodynia and palpitation. The D-dimer of all cases was positive. The examination of pulmonary arteriography by spiral computed tomography might assist the diagnosis of the disease. Twenty-two patients were discharged through the treatment of oxygen therapy and anticoagulation. Six patients recovered through the treatment of assisted respiration by respirator, thrombolysis and anticoagulation. Four patients died of respiratory failure. Conclusion: The operation of gastrointestinal malignant tumors can increase the incidence of pulmonary embolism. Arteriography by spiral computed tomography and D-dimer can assist the diagnosis and thrombolysis and anticoagulation were effectivel for the treatment.

Objective To observe the expression of insulin receptor mRNA in skeletal muscle and the change of oxidative stress in diabetic rats at different intensity training.Methods Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into group A(control group),group B(non-exercise group),group C(low-intensity exercise group),group D(moderate-intensity exercise group) and group E(high-intensity exercise group),6 rats in each group.A diabetic rat model was induced by injecting streptozotocin(STZ)for 4 weeks after high lipid and glucose breeding.Rats were trained for 6 weeks on a treadmill.Serum glucose and insulin,insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR),activities of SOD and GSH-Px,and MDA were detected before and after training.Expression levels of InsR mRNA in skeletal muscle were measured by RT-PCR.Results The InsR receptor mRNA expression level in three exercise groups at different intensities was 0.55?0.05,0.53?0.04,and 0.41?0.05,respectively,and was significantly higher in low and moderate intensity exercise groups than in group B (P

Objective To observe any rehabilitative effects of individualized exercise training in the treatment of rotator cuff injury in elite table tennis players.Methods Forty table tennis players from the Chinese National Team were studied.Twenty (the experimental group) had rotator cuff injuries and 20 without the injury formed the control group.An individualized rehabilitation treatment protocol was prepared for each of the players in the experimental group and implemented twice weekly for a total of 8 weeks.There was no intervention for the control group.Before and after the treatment,both groups were assessed using a questionnaire for disabilities of the arm,shoulder and hand (DASH),a motion assessment,and BIODEX isokinetic muscle testing.Results There were significant differences in average DASH scores between the two groups,with the experimental group scoring higher than the controls both before and after the treatment.Before the treatment,at angular velocities of 60°/s,180°/s and 300°/s the peak moments of the ER (external rotation,ER) and IR (internal rotation,IR) muscles and the ER/IR ratio were all lower in the experimental group than among the controls.However,after the treatment the performance of the experimental group had improved in all three tests.Conclusion The ER/IR ratio of the dominant shoulder of table tennis players with rotator cuff injury is lower than that of the players without the injury,but individualized rehabilitation treatment can effectively increase the ratio and help to improve their shoulder function.

Objective To investigate the of 5-fluorouracil effects on the expression of Smad7,TGF-β receptorⅠ,Bcl-2 and Bax in keloid fibroblasts.Methods After primary culture of keloid fibroblasts,4-6 passages of cells were inoculated in 5 different concentrations of 5-fluorouracil(10,20,40,80,160μmol/L)for 24,48 and 72 hours.Proliferative ability of keloid fibroblasts was detected by MTT assay.Expression of Smad 7,TGF-βreceptorⅠ,Bcl-2 and Bax in keloid fibroblasts was measured by Western blot.Results During MTT,5-fluorouracil did not affect cell viability at 24 hour at the concentration of 10 and 20 μmol/L.Compared with the control group,no significant difference was detected(P＞0.05).At other concentrations,fibroblast death was visible in each group(P＜0.01).Western blot analysis showed that the expression of Smad7 significantly decreased and the expression of TGF-β receptor Ⅰ significantly increased in the TGF-β1 group compared with the blank control group(P＜0.0 1).5-fluorouracil could significantly enhance the expression of Smad7(P＜0.01).There was a remarkable decrease of the Bcl-2 expression and marked increase of the Bax expression in different concentrations of 5-fluorouracil compared with the control group(P＜0.05).But,5-fluorouracil did not show any effect on the synthesis of TGF-β receptor Ⅰ.Conclusion 5-fluorouracil could inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis on human keloid fibroblasts in vitro.

Objective To investigate the protective effect of transection of cervical sympathetic trunk (TCST) on the noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in guinea pigs. Methods Thirty-six guinea pigs were ran-domly divided into three groups (n = 12): the operation group, the sham group and the blank control group. TCST was performed in the operation group , while the cervical sympathetic trunk in the sham group was only ex-posed and separated. The auditory brainstem response (ABR) thresholds was measured. Levels of superoxide dis-mutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in pasma were detected before operation (T0), before noise expo-sure (T1) and on the time of stopping noise exposure (T2), respectively. The damage situation of the outer cochlear hair cells was also checked. Results (1) At the time of T2, ABR thresholds of operation group and sham group were higher than that of the blank control group (P < 0.01), and ABR thresholds of the sham group are higher than the of the operation group (P < 0.05). (2) Levels of SOD and MDA post-noise exposure (T2) were significantly different among the three groups (P < 0.05). (3) Injured hair cells were more serious in the sham group than that in the operation group. Conclusion TCST has protective effect on NIHL in guinea pigs through increasing SOD and decreasing MDA.