Objective To explore the application value of the diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI in detection of peripheral zone of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (HAE).Methods Twenty patients with HAE underwent abdominal plain scan,DWI and dynamic enhanced MRI.The ADC values and enhanced ratio of the central necrosis,solid component,peripheral zone and normal liver parenchyma were measured at a workstation,and further were analyzed and compared.Results 32 lesions were detected in 20 patients with HAE.Two groups were divided according to the lesion with central necrosis (group A)or not (group B).In group A, the ADC values of the solid part and normal liver parenchyma were (1.52±0.30)×10 -3 mm2/s and (1.22±0.30)×10 -3 mm2/s. Meanwhile,in group B those were (1.50±0.25)×10-3 mm2/s and (1.03±0.28)×10-3 mm2/s,exhibiting no statistical differences between the two groups.In group A and B,the ADC values of the peripheral zone of lesion were 1.34(1.10,1.61)×10 -3 mm2/s and 0.96 (0.86,1.22)×10 -3 mm2/s,exhibiting statistical differences (Z =2.867,P =0.004);meanwhile,the enhanced ratio were 1.70± 0.36 and 1.58±0.30,exhibiting no statistical difference.No correlation between ADC values and enhanced ratio was found in the peripheral zone.Conclusion DWI at 3.0T can display visually the HAE,and the ADC value may reflect the DWI features of periph-eral zone.The ADC values in combination with enhanced ratio may help for the diagnosis.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the location and degree of pharyngeal narrowing in patients with ob-structive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS). METHODS Fifty patients with OSAHS were divided into two groups. The first group was examined with single layer helix CT at an awaken state. The second group was examined with single and 16 layer helix CT at an asleep state. Control group was 225 healthy adults. RESULTS The average minimum diameter of pharynx at soft palate level was 5.85 mm and the aver-age minimum section proportion was 50.3 mm2 in the first group. The average minimum diameter and the av-erage minimum section proportion of pharynx at soft palate level were 2.88 mm and 31.5 mm2, and 1.62 mm and 6.3 mm2 as examined with single layer and 16 lay-ers helix CT scan respectively in the second group. CONCLUSION CT can be used as a method for esti-mating the degree of pharyngeal narrowing in patients with OSAHS. 16 layer helix CT scan can reflect the actual pharyngeal narrowing in OSAHS patients while sleeping more accurately.

Objective To investigate the relationship between quality of life of the convalescent psychopaths in community and their social supports.Methods A total of 51 psychiatric patients in the rehabilitation period were recruited and investigated from the rehabilitation center of the community rehabilitation center in Beitang district,Wuxi city by using the questionnaire on the quality of life (QLS),social support scale(SSS) and the perceived social support Scale(PSSS).And then,they were compared with 50 healthy subjects.Results The dimension scores of QLS,SSS and PSSS of the psychiatric patients were significantly lower than those of healthy persons (P<0.01).The dimension scores of QLS had significantly positive relationship with most of the dimension scores of SSS and PSSS (P<0.05).Economic status,participation in social activities and family support showed significantly positive prediction to body function(P<0.05).Financial situation showed significantly positive prediction to mental function(P<0.05).Conclusion The quality of life of the convalescent psychopaths is poor,and there is a positive correlation with social support system.Economic status,participation in social activities and family support are the main factors that affect their quality of life.

Objective To localize Der f 2 in the body of Dermatophagoides farinae.Methods Live mites were embedded.Serial mite paraffin sections were made and checked under light microscope.The sections were incubated with anti-recombinant Der f 2 monoclonal antibody as the first antibody.They were then reacted with the fluorescent isothiocyanate conjugated goat anti-mouse IgG as the secondary antibody.The sections were examined with fluorescent light microscopy.Results Der f 2 reacting with immunofluorescent antibodies was found localized in the tissue and contents of the mid-gut of the mite.Conclusion The major allergen Der f 2 distributes in the gut and fecal pellets of Dermatophagoides farinae.

ObjectiveTo observe the effect and security of Batroxobin vein injection on patients with diabetes mellitus and acute cerebral infarction.Methods66 patients with diabetes mellitus and acute cerebral infarction were treated with Batroxobin vein injection and assessed with the scale of neurological deficit before treatment and at 3rd and 6th day after treatment.At the same time the coagulant function and the count of blood platelet were measured.ResultsAfter treatment,the concentration of fibrinogen in blood plasma of patients decreased and scores of neurological deficit assessment improved both significantly(P<0.001).The total validity of Batroxobin vein injection was 93.9%.No side actions of drug were found.ConclusionBatroxobin vein injection can be used as a therapeutic method of dissolving thrombus in patients with diabetes mellitus and acute cerebral infarction in early stage.

Objective To study the effect of combined 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D31,25(OH)2D3 and celecoxib on growth, call cycle and apoptosis in breast cancer cell line Hs578T.Methods We compared cell numbers by using MTT method , analyzed cell cycle percentage and apoptosis with flow cytometric.Results Both with 1,25(OH)2D3 and celecoxib could inhibite tumov growth,induc apoptosis in a dose-time-dependent manner. comparing with 1,25(OH)2D3 alone,combination wse of the two drugs had a additive effect but was inferior to cececoxib alone. The combination use of 10-8mol/L1,25(OH)2D3 and celecoxib group is more effective than the combination use of 10-7mol/L1,25(OH)2D3 and celecoxib group. Conclusion 1,25(OH)2D3 and celecoxib could be a new drug for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

OBJECTIVE Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a common-monogenetic disease characterized by progressive development of renal cysts. Thereis still further need for effective therapy.Based on our precious study that Ganoderma triterpenes(GT),which is the major secondary metabolites of Ganoderma lucidum,is able to attenuate renal cyst development.The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a monomer,Ganoderic acid A(GA-A)that was purified from the GT,which has been reported to exhibit antinociceptive,antioxidative,hepatoproctive and anti-cancer activities,to have a potent anti-cyst effect in ADPKD. METHODS We first evaluated the potential cytotoxicity of GA-A on MDCK cells using a CCK-8 assay.Then we used MDCK cyst model,cultivated MDCK cells in vitro to form fluid-filled cysts surrounded by monolayer cells.MDCK cells were co-incu-bated with 10 μmol·L-1FSK with or without GA-A(25 μg·mL-1)and equal concentration GT as positive control from day 0 to day 6 to investigate the inhibitory effect of GA-A on cyst formation.And to further investigate the inhibitory effect of GA-A on cyst enlargement, MDCK cysts were treated with different concentration of GA-A(6.25,25 and 100 μg·mL-1)from day 5 to day 12.Next we used an embryonic kidney cyst model, wile-type mice kidneys were taken out on embryonic day 13.5 to form renal cysts stimulated with 8-Br-cAMP to prove the renal cyst inhibition at organ level.Meanwhile,we explored the possible mechanisms underlying GA-A inhibition on renal cyst development using MDCK cells treated with 10 μmol·L-1FSK co-incubated with GA-A(25 μg·mL-1)and equal concentration GT.Several key components of Ras/MAPK pathway was evaluated by Western blot,the protein expression of H-ras,B-raf, p-ERK, Egr-1 and c-fos was evaluated. RESULTS MDCK cell viability was not affected by GA-A that were used ofincreasing concentrations up to 200 μg·mL-1. GA-A had no significant influence on cyst formation,but inhibited cyst enlargement dose-dependently and the inhibitory effect is significantly better than that of the same concentration of GT which proved that GA-A may be an effective monomer from GT.And after washing out GA-A on day 8,MDCK cysts regrew to a large size,suggesting that the inhibitory effect of GA-A on MDCK cyst enlargement was reversible. GA-A inhibited embryonic kidney cyst development significantly in a dose-dependent and reversible manner proving GA-A cyst inhibition at organ level,which is also more effective than equal concentration GT.Treatment of MDCK cells with FSK caused a significant elevation of H-ras,B-raf,p-ERK,Egr-1 and c-fos signaling molecules,while treatment with GA-A reduced the level of H-ras,B-raf,p-ERK,Egr-1 and c-fos expression.GA-A down-regulated Ras/MAPK signaling pathway could contribute to its inhibitory effect on cyst development. CONCLUSION Ganoderic acid A from Ganoderma lucidum retard ADPKD renal cyst development via down-regulating Ras/MAPK signaling pathway.

Objective To investigate the relationship between day-night rhythm of blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy(LVH) in the elderly with hypertension. Methods According to the result of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring,60 patients were divided into two groups of normal day-night rhythm(n=34) and abnormal day-night rhythm(n=26).All patients were performed ultrasonic cardiography.The interventricular septal thickness(IVST),the left ventricular end diastolic dimension(LVDd)and the left ventricular posterior wall thickness(LVPWT) were recorded,and the left ventricular mass(LVM) and the left ventricular mass index(LVMI) were calculated according to the Devereux formula. Results There were no significant differences in age,body mass index,serum total cholesterol,triglyceride,fasting blood glucose,24 h mean systolic blood pressure,24 h mean diastolic blood pressure,day time mean systolic blood pressure,day time mean diastolic blood pressure,IVST and LVDd between the the two groups.However,there were significant differences in night time mean systolic blood pressure,night time mean diastolic blood pressure,LVPWT,LVM and LVMI between the two groups(P

Aims To design and fabricate the 3 D cell cultural microfluidic chip for tumor cell culturing, with which to research the compatible conditions for gelatin forming and dissolving with calcium alginate as the scaffolds. To culture SMMC-7721 cells in the chip and to detect the surviving rate. Methods The microfluid-ic chip was fabricated with the software Corel Draw, the technology of soft lithography, molding, and plas-ma bonding. The applicability was tested and cells were cultured on it, on which the cell status was ob-served, their surviving rate was calculated with the help of the software IPP. Results The chip we fabri-cate was calculated is suitable for cell 3D culturing, the tumor cells showed a favorable proliferation ability in 72 h on chip, the surviving rate was ( 96. 1 ± 4. 5)%. The cells were solid and TCS appeared. Con-clusion The microfluidic chip manufactured appeared for tumor cell 3D culture, is suitable for the growth of SMMC-7721 and the cells are indubitable. They show some different status in proliferative and agminated compared with traditional 2D cell culture. With the chip and the condition found, there will be a better way to study the characteristics of tumor cells and is beneficial to the screen of anti-tumor drugs.