Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor ; immunology ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Liver Failure ; immunology ; therapy

ObjectiveTo assess left ventricular twist and untwist in rabbit models with diastolic heart failure(DHF) and systolic heart failure(SHF) by speckle tracking imaging(STI).Methods Thirtythree male New Zealand rabbits were divided into three groups:one group was used to establish DHF model by suprarenal abdominal aortic constriction(n = 12) and the other was used to establish SHF model by abdominal aortic constriction subdiaphragmly above celiac artery origin(n = 11),another was control group established by sham operation(n = 10).After two weeks,left ventricular twist-related parameters were measured.by STE.Finallly,left ventricular catheterization and myocardial pathological examination were performed.Results Compared with control group,peak twist angle (Ptw) and peak twisting velocity(PTV)remained unchanged in DHF group (P ＞ 0.05) and decreased in SHF group (P ＜ 0.05).Isovolumic untwisting rate (IUR) decreased,untwisting half-time(UHT) was prolonged,time to peak twist (tPtw) and peak untwisting velocity (tPUTV) were delayed in SHF and DHF groups.In additon,Peak untwisting velocity(PUTV) decreased in SHF group,but increased in DHF group (P ＜0.05).Ptw correlated correlated positively with LVEF,+ dp/dtmax significantly in both groups (DHF group:r = 0.897,P =0.002; r = 0.719,P = 0.044;SHF group:r = 0.727,P = 0.041; r = 0.780,P = 0.022).A significantly positive correlation was observed between PUTV and - dp/dtmax Tau,LVEDP(r = 0.801,P = 0.017; r =0.814,P = 0.014; r = 0.875,P = 0.004) in SHF group.Conclusions STI is useful in evaluating left ventricular twist and untwist in rabbit model of DHF and SHF.

BACKGROUND:Previous studies have found that miR-21 expression is increased during osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, but the action and molecular mechanism of miR-21 are stil unclear. OBJECTIVE:To verify the target gene of miR-21, Spry1, and to explore the role of Spry1 in osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. METHODS:Luciferase report was used to verify Spry1 gene targeted by miR-21, and western blot assay was used to detect the expression of Spry1 in the osteogenesis of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Spry1 expression vector was established and transfected into human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Osteogenesis ability of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells was analyzed after Spry1 high expression by alkaline phosphatase, alizarin red staining, RT-PCR and western blot. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Luciferase report suggested that Spry1 was a target gene of miR-21. The expression level of Spry1 was decreased in the osteogenesis of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Increasing expression of Spry1 could inhibit osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. These results indicate that Spry1 as a target gene of miR-21 negatively regulates osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, and plays an important role in bone formation process.

BACKGROUND:Osteogenic differentiation is a complex process involving transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation by multiple signaling pathways, and the specific mechanisms remain unclear. It is of great significance to study the role of critical miRNAs in the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) in the treatment of osteoporosis and bone defects. OBJECTIVE: To explore the regulatory ability of miR-21/Sprouty1 function axis in the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis. METHODS:BMSCs were isolated from healthy people (H-hBMSCs) and patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP-hBMSCs), and their osteogenic ability was compared. Expression of miR-21 and Spry1 at gene and protein levels was detected by real-time RT-PCR and western blot assay, respectively. miR-21 expression was upregulated via transfection in PMOP-hBMSCs, and the osteogenic ability and Spry1 expression of the cells were detected, while real-time RT-PCR and western blot were used to detect the expression of osteogenic marker genes, Runx2 and Osterix. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with H-hBMSCs, PMOP-hBMSCs osteogenic ability was weakened significantly, miR-21 expression decreased, and Spry1 expression increased, indicating an inhibition to the miR-21-Spry1 function axis. Through the transfection of miR-21 and down-regulation of Spry1, the expression levels of Runx2 and Osterix were increased, and PMOP-hBMSCs osteogenic ability was partially restored.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of Yangyin Shengjin Decoction (YYSJD) on hemorheological parameters and coagulation factors in model rabbits with syndrome of excessive heat consuming body fluid and blood stasis. METHODS: Rabbit model with syndrome of excessive heat consuming body fluid and blood stasis was produced. The effects of YYSJD on the blood viscosity, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), hematocrit, platelet aggregation rate, prothrombin time (PT), thrombin time (TT), kaolin partial thromboplastin time (KPTT), fibrinogen (Fg), thromboxane B(2) (TXB(2)), and 6-keto-prostaglandin F(1alpha) (6-keto-PGF(1alpha)) in the model rabbits were observed. RESULTS: YYSJD decreased the whole blood viscosity and hematocrit, inhibited the platelet aggregation, prolonged PT, TT and KPTT, and reduced the content of Fg. It also regulated the balance between TXB(2) and 6-keto-PGF(1alpha). CONCLUSION: YYSJD can promote the blood circulation, adjust the blood agglutinating function, and decrease the formation of thrombus. This is one of the pharmacological mechanisms of the therapeutic method of "nourishing yin to promote blood circulation" in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine for seasonal febrile diseases.

Objective To investigate the influence of S100A6 gene RNA interference on the biological behaviors of A549 lung adenocarcinoma cells.Methods The S100A6 gene RNA interference vector was transfected in A549 lung adenocarcinoma by lentivirus.The experiment was divided into three groups:pLenR-GPH group (the vector without S100A6 RNAi gene was transfected),negative control group (no vectors was transfected),and RNAi group (the vector with S100A6 RNAi gene was transfected).S100A6 mRNA and protein were detected using real-time PCR and Western blotting.The biological behavior including cell proliferation,invasion,cell cycle and cell apoptosis were detected by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazoly)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide,transwell,and flow cytometer,respectively.Results The expression of S100A6 mRNA of A549 lung adenocarcinoma cell line in RNAi group (0.009 ± 0.001) was significantly decreased than those in negative control group (0.049 ± 0.005) and pLenR-GPH group (0.030 ± 0.006),with statistically significant differences (t =57.56,P =0.000;t =48.21,P =0.000).The expression of S100A6 protein of A549 lung adenocarcinoma cell line in RNAi group (0.107 ± 0.002) was significantly decreased than those in negative control group (0.341 ± 0.005) and pLenR-GPH group (0.311 ± 0.006),with statistically significant differences (t =37.34,P =0.000;t =27.51,P =0.001).The ability of cell proliferation at 48 hours in RNAi group (0.230 ± 0.008) was significantly declined than those in negative control group (0.292 ± 0.038) and pLenR-GPH group (0.307 ± 0.013),with statistically significant differences (t =25.31,P =0.003;t =29.42,P =0.001).The number of transmembrane cells in RNAi group (11.40 ± 1.36) was significantly declined than those in negative control group (26.80 ± 1.83) and pLenR-GPH group (25.80 ± 1.93),with statistically significant differences (t =29.44,P =0.001;t =23.17,P =0.005).The cell proportion of S phase in RNAi group (28.26％ ± 0.38％) was significantly lower than those in pLenR-GPH group (44.73％±0.66％) and negative control group (45.15％ ± 1.69％),with statistically significant (t =63.69,P=0.000;t =71.55,P =0.000).Cell propotion of G2-M phase in RNAi group (26.99％ ± 0.29％) was signi-ficantly higher than those in negative control group (13.26％ ±0.49％) and pLenR-GPH group (12.41％ ± 0.46％),with statistically significant (t =56.31,P =0.000;t =51.39,P =0.000).The cell apoptosis proportion in RNAi group (8.90％ ±0.48％) was significantly higher than those in negative control group (5.84％ ±0.21％) and pLenR-GPH group (5.99％ ±0.37％),with statistically significant (t=51.34,P =0.000;t =47.27,P =0.000).Conclusion S100A6 gene involves the proliferation,invasion,cell cycle and apoptosis of tumor cells,which has close correlation with occurrence,development and metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma.S100A6 gene is hopeful to become a molecular target for the diagnosis and treatment of lung adenocarcinoma.

Esperson(R), a new topical steroid ointment containing 0. 05% 17-Desoxymethasone,. was used in several kinds of dermatoses. Framycetin which was isolated and uientified by the research organisation of Roussel Laboratories (SOFRAPEN) in 1950 from culture broths of a strain of Streptomyces species is a wide spectrum antibiotics on various bacterial infectious diseases. Total 50 patients including 10 cases of 2ndary infected Atopic dermatitis, 10 of infected Contact dermatitis, 6 of infected Seborrheic dermatitis, 7 of infected Neurodermatitis, 3 of infected Chronic dermatitis, 5 of lmpetigo, 2 of infected Nummular eczema, 2 of infected Infantile ecze;na, 1 of infected Intertrigo, 1 of Eczematoid Otitis extema, 1 of 2nd degree Bum, 1 of infected Pruritis ani, 1 of infeeted 1nsect bite. were treated with Frason(R) (0.05% 17-desoxymethasone & 0.5% Framycetin combination). Among these 50 patiants, we observed excellent effects in 7 patients (14%), good effect in 29 patients (58%), fair effect in 10 patients (20%), Totally 36 patients (72%) revealed excellent to good therapeutic effects on their skin conditione after unoccluded application of Frason(R). 3 times daily for about 14 days. There was no sid ffect in all subjects after application of Esperson-F.
Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Communicable Diseases ; Dermatitis ; Dermatitis, Atopic ; Dermatitis, Contact ; Dermatitis, Seborrheic ; Desoximetasone ; Eczema ; Framycetin ; Humans ; Intertrigo ; Neurodermatitis ; Otitis ; Pruritus ; Skin ; Skin Diseases* ; Streptomyces ; Sudden Infant Death

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of liver transplantation including living related liver transplantation for Caroli's disease (CD). Methods Seven consecutive patients with diffused type of Caroli's disease had undergone liver transplantation (LT) from September 1999 to February 2007 in our single center. The clinical characteristics and survival of these patients were retrospectively reviewed. Results All 7 patients were diagnosed as Caroli's disease with diffused type which manifested recurrent cholangitis in clinical symptoms. Among them, 4 were female and 3 male.The mean age was 16 years old (ranging from 10 to 31 years old). Six patients were subjected to conservative therapy and only one patient had previously undergone cholecystectomy and T tube drainage before transplantation. In types of surgery, 4 patients accepted split liver transplantation with right liver lobe, two got whole liver transplantation and only one underwent living related liver transplantation. In two patients venovenous bypass was done during the operation. The mean duration of surgery was 9. 1 h. Post-transplant complications included pulmonary infection (3 cases), acute rejection (2 cases), pleural effusion (2 cases) and biliary leakage in the split section of donor liver (1 case). One patient died within 19 days caused by acute renal failure and multiple organs dysfunction.The rest six patients are alive without any signs of recurrence of protopathy and the longest survival time is 7 years. Conclusion Liver transplantation is a valuable treatment to Caroli's disease with diffused type. Due to the organ shortage, living related liver transplantation may own identical effects on LT.

Objective To introduce the technique and evaluate the clinical effect of retroperito-neoscopic anatomical radical nephrectomy. Methods One hundred and sixty-eight patients under-went retroperitoneoscopic anatomical radical nephrectomies. The average tumor size was 4.7 cm (ran-ging from 2.0-6.9 era) in diameter. There were 87 tumors in the left kidney and 81 tumors in right kidney. Ninety-two eases were in cli.nieal stage T1a. N0 M0 and 76 in T1b N0 M0. Retroperitoneal space was created routinely at lateral decubitus position. Four relatively bloodless planes were orderly entered for exposure and separation of the kidney outside Gerota's fascia. The first dissection plane was be-tween the psoas and posterior Gerota's fascia. The renal pedicle was found in this plane. The following dissections proceeded in the plane between posterior Gerota's fascia and fusion fascia. The third dissec-tion plane was between adrenal gland and the upper pole of kidney or between the adrenal gland and di-aphragma. The fourth dissection plane was in the bottom of Gerota's fascia. Results All operations were successfully completed. The mean operative time was 138:J:46 min and estimated blood loss was 90±30 ml. The average day of resuming oral intake was 1.3 d and time of ambulation was 1.2 d. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 5.8 d. Peritoneum injuries happened in 14 patients. Omalgia oc-curred in 18 patients and disappeared 2 d after operation. One hundred and twenty-three patients were followed up, they all survived during the average follow-up of 8 months (ranging from 6-18 months);, .Conclusions Retroperitoneoscopie anatomical radical nephrectomy is a safe and effective procedure. It can decrease operation time, blood loss and complication rate remarkably. It is a good option for patients needing radical nephrectomy.

Objective: To evaluate the effect and safety of an anti-IL-8 monoclonal antibody cream for the treatment psoriasis vulgaris. Methods: Eight-four patients with psoriasis vulgaris were treated with the anti-IL-8 monoclonal antibody cream for 8 weeks,the safety and effect were evaluated by analyzing the adverse action and the changing of the diameter,color,thickness,scales of the lesions. Results: After the treatments for 8 weeks,11 patients were cured,41 patients were remarkably improved,the cure rate and effective rate is 13.1% and 61.9%,respectively.Among them the cure rate of guttate type and effective rate of mixed type were the highest,while the cure rate and effective rate for aggressive stage were both higher than those of stable stage.And only one patient had mild local adverse action. Conclusion: The anti-IL-8 monoclonal antibody cream was effective and safe for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris.