The occurence and progress of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a complex network inter-action process connected by multiple signaling pathways involving genes,cells and various active molecules. The effects and functions of biological molecular markers also vary among different pathways. Moreover,wheth-er the molecular markers have prediction effects for the prognosis of HCC remains unclear,and studies investing this issue are still insufficient. The current studies reveal that molecular markers involves in multiple pathways including gene expression,gene regulation,cell cycle regulation,cancer stem cell proliferation and differentia-tion. These processes are intimately associated with the occurrence and prognosis of HCC. The relevant gene or molecular that may indicate the prognosis of HCC includes p53 gene,long non-coding RNA,cell cycle regula-tors,liver cancer stem cell surface-associated molecules,etc.

AIM　To synthesize piperazine derivatives and screen anti-tumor compounds with higher activity and lower toxicity. METHODS　Selecting 1,4-bis(3-bromopropionyl)piperazine as leading compound, a series of 1,4-bis［3-(amino-dithiocarboxy)propionyl］ piperazine derivatives (4a-j) were synthesized through the use of aminodithiocarboxylate. All the synthetic compounds (4a-j) were tested for their anti-tumor activity against eight kinds of tumor cells. RESULTS　Compounds (4a-j) are new compounds, among them, compounds 4c, 4d and 4e showed anti-tumor activity against HL-60. The inhibition of compounds 4c, 4d and 4e against HL-60 are 44%, 90% and 70% respectively, at the concentration of 10 μmol.L-1. However, the inhibition of the other kinds of anti-tumor cells are not distinctive. CONCLUSION　These results suggest that this may be one of the effective routes to improve the anti-tumor activity and reduce the toxicity of 1,4-bis(3-bromopropionyl)piperazine.

Objective To investigate the procedures and effects of surgical treatment for double disruption of the superior shoulder suspensory complex (SSSC).Methods Twenty-nine cases of double disruption of SSSC treated from January 2007 to October 2011 were enrolled in the study.There were 19 males and 10 females,at a mean age of 36 years (range,25-49 years).Injury causes included traffic injury in 25 cases and fall from height in 4.An open reduction and internal fixation was performed in 18 cases of scapular neck fracture combined with clavicular fracture,2 cases of scapular neck fracture combined with acromion fracture,2 cases of distal clavicular fracture combined with acromion and glenoid cavity fracture; hook plate fixation and ligament repair were performed in 3 cases of complete dislocation of acromioclavicular joint combined with complete disruption of coracoclavicular ligament ; open reduction and internal fixation and ligament repair were performed in 3 cases of scapular neck fracture combined with acromioclavicular joint dislocation and 1 case of clavicular fracture combined with coracoclavicular ligament disruption.Results All cases were followed up for a mean period of 11.5 months (range,6-30 months).Anatomic reduction of fractures was achieved for all cases and mean healing time was 8.4 weeks (range,7-12 weeks).Mean Constant-Murley score was 91 points (range,72-100 points),which indicated excellent results in 13 cases,good in 11,fair in 5,with excellence rate of 83％.ConclusionBased on the complex anatomic structure of the double disruption of SSSC,surgical management should focus mainly on respective fixation of the double injuries,which leads to good stability and therapeutic outcome.

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of rectal ultrasound-guided agon- hilium percutaneous cryoablation in treatment of patients with median and or late-stage prostate cancer patients. Methods Retrospectively analysis of 42 cases of with stage C and D prostate cancer patients treated by rectal ultrasound-guided argon&ilium percutaneous cryoablation during the follow-up of 1--12 months. The prostate specific antigen (PSA), biochemical progression-free survival (bPFS), PSA objective response, transrectal ultrasound of the prostate (TRUS), TRUS-guided biopsy of the prostate, the maximum urinary flow rate(MFR), MRI examination at before, and 3,6,12 months after cryoablatian were recorded and evaluated. The results were statistically evaluated by using variance analysis. Results The PSA value at before and 3, 6, 12 months after cryoablation were (4.48±1.35), (3.54±1.67), (3.18±1.76), (2.87±1.89) ug/L, respectively; TRUS-messured prostate volumes at before and 3, 6,12 months after cryoablation were (59.7± 8.2),(46.9±8.3),(26.2±3.9),(25.9±3.7)mm3, respectively; MFR before and 3, 6,12 months after cryoablation were (10.4±0.8), (14.3±1.2), (18.3±1.3), (18.9±1.3) ml/s, respectively; Compared with before cryoablation, the differences between before and after cryoablation was statistically significant( F = 53.93,747.92,3843.03,respectively, P<0.01). The bPFS rates in 3 months,6 months and 12 months were 95.2% (40/42), 95. 2% (40/42), and 90.5% (38/42), respectively. According to the PSA response, the total effective rate (CR 16 cases, PR 15 cases) at 12 months was 73. 8%, and SD was 16.7% (7/42), PD was 9.5% (4/42). Complications included temporary incontinence 2.4% (1/42), Penile tingling/numbness 2.4% (1/42), pelvic pain 4.9% (2/41) and Scrotum Edema 2.4% (1/42). There was no case with severe complications such as severe infection or urethrorectal fistula, etc. Condusions Rectal ultrasound-guided agon-hilium percutaneous cryoablation showed is a well tolerated and has better early clinical efficacy to the treatment of stage C and D prostate cancer.

Objeetive To investigate the effect of alteration of blood flow in the hepatic artery on the therapeutic effect of cryoablation in VX2 hepatic tumor rabbit model.Methods Thirty rabbits with VX2 hepatic tumor were divided into three groups according to hepatic artery blood flow:complete occlusion of the hepatic artery(group A),paaial occlusion of the hepatic artery(group B),and no occlusion of the hepatic artery(group C).With conventional CT scau and perfusion scan,the values of blood flow(BF)and blood volume(BV)of VX2 tumor were computed and the differences among the three groups were analyzed.After cryoablation,the animals were euthanized and the livers were removed.The hepatic tissue from the cryoablation area and surrounding area underwent both methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT)diaphorase staining and triphenyl tetrazolium chloride(TTC)staining.The gross pathology and histopathological 3.14)ml/100 g in group C,respectively.There were significant differences among the three groups in the BF and BV(F value was 452.16 and 421.33 in the BF and BV,respectively,P＜0.01);(2)The maximum diameter of cryoablation-induced necrosis was(2.3±0.3)cm in group A,(1.5±0.2)cm in group B,and(0.8±0.1)cm in group C,respectively.The difference was significant among the groups (F value was 315.32,P＜0.01).(3)There were well-defined frozen areas.bordering areas and normal surrounding areas in MTT staining.In group C,positive staining around some blood vessels could be seen.Conclusion Alteration of the blood flow in the hepetatic artery can affect the cryoablation efficacy.With the decrease of hepatic artery blood flow,the efficacy of cryoablation on liver tumor increased.

Objective To investigate the immunoregulatory effect of Fasudil-modified macrophages on cell transferred experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis ( EAE) in a mouse model.Methods Fe-male C57BL/6 mice were immunized with MOG35-55 to establish the model of EAE.The encephalomyelitic mononuclear cells ( MNCs) were isolated from spleen of mice with EAE on day 9 after immunization and treated with or without Fasudil for 72 h in vitro.Several assays including the flow cytometry analysis, Griess reaction and ELISA were performed to analyze the M1 and M2 phenotypes of macrophages, the production of NO and the levels of cytokines, respectively.The cultured MNCs (5×107 cells) were resuspended in 500μl of PBS and transferred into na?ve C57BL/6 recipients via intraperitoneal injection.Two groups including the PBS-MNCs group and the Fasudil-MNCs group were set up.The body weights and clinical scores of the mice in each group were recorded in every other days after the induction of EAE in the recipients.Results The Fasudil treated MNCs affected the induction of EAE in adoptive cell transferred mice.The expression of CD16/32, iNOS and IL-12 on F4/80-macrophages were decreased, while the expression of CD206, CD23 and IL-10 on F4/80-macrophages were increased upon the treatment of Fasudil, indicating that Fasudil im-proved the differentiation of macrophages from M1 to M2 phenotypes.Moreover, Fasudil inhibited the pro-duction of NO and enhanced the expression of Arginase-1.Conclusion Fasudil ameliorated the clinical se-verity of EAE in mice by promoting the transformation of macrophages from M1 to M2 phenotype.

Objective To establish rabbit model of remnant carcinoma after RFA therapy, and to observe pathomorphological changes of remnant carcinoma in different time. Methods Forty-eight New Zealand white rabbits underwent ultrasound-guided percutaneous inoculation with VX2 carcinoma, then RFA therapy was performed to made models of remnant carcinoma. These models were averagely divided into 6 groups randomly (each n=8). Rabbits in each group was killed and pathologically observed before RFA and 1 d, 3 d, 1 week, 2 and 3 weeks after operation, respectively. Results The expression of MVD,VEGF and PCNA in remnant VX2 carcinomas tissues decreased significantly, but increased 2-3 weeks after RFA. The remnant VX2 carcinomas tissues were in inhibitory state 2 weeks after RFA. Conclusion The growth of remnant carcinoma could be inhibited in short term after RFA. Further therapy is necessary.

Symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) has a six-to seven-fold risk of occurring in cancer patients compared with non-cancer patients. VTE is the second most common cause of death among patients with cancer, and cancer-associated VTE is be-coming increasingly prevalent. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment of cancer-associated VTE is particularly important. This study presents a pancreatic cancer-associated deep vein thrombosis (DVT) patient who engaged in a multidisciplinary comprehensive discus-sion in the Interventional Therapy Department, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital to enhance concern, interdisciplinary com-munication, and cooperation in terms of cancer-associated VTE diagnosis and treatment strategies.

AIM:To explore the therapeutic effect of Buyang-Huanwu decoction (BYHWD) on experimental au-toimmune encephalomyelitis ( EAE) and its immunoregulatory effect on monocyte-macrophages .METHODS: Chronic EAE was induced by myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein peptide fragment 35-55 ( MOG35-55 ) in the female C57BL/6 mice, which were randomly divided into saline group and BYHWD group .On day 3 after immunization , the mice in BYHWD group were orally administrated with BYHWD , while normal saline was given to the control mice .The clinical score and body mass were recorded every other day .At day 17 after immunization , the mice were sacrificed and spinal cords were obtained for HE staining and myelin staining .The M1 and M2 macrophage phenotypes of splenic cells were detected by flow cytometry and immunofluorescence staining .The protein expression of iNOS , TNF-α, arginase and IL-10 in the spinal cord macro-phages was determined by Western blotting .RESULTS:BYHWD delayed the onset of EAE , reduced the clinical scores of EAE, inhibited the inflammatory cell infiltration and demyelination in the spinal cord , and promoted the conversion of M 1 macrophages into M2 phenotype in the spinal cord and spleen .CONCLUSION:BYHWD intervention attenuates the be-havioral and pathological changes in the EAE mice , and its mechanism may be related to the macrophage conversion .

Objective:To study the efficacy of ultrasound-guided lower back quadrate fascia plane block combined with dexmedetomidine in postoperative analgesia after cesarean section.Methods:98 cases of women who underwent cesarean section in our hospital from Jan. 2021 to Jan. 2024 were selected, and all patients were divided into control group and study group with 49 cases each using random number table method. Both groups received routine cesarean section, the control group was given quadrate fascia plane block, and the study group was given quadrate fascia plane block combined with dexmedetomidine. The postoperative recovery, pain score, sufentanil dosage, sleep quality and incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results:There was no significant difference in age, gestational age or BMI between the two groups ( P>0.05). The first standing time of the study group was (5.52±1.09) h, the walking time of getting out of bed was (7.45±1.79) h, and the colostrum time was (27.61±2.92) h. The three indexes of the control group were (6.94±1.48) h, the walking time of getting out of bed was (9.52±2.03) h, and the colostrum time was (32.08±3.45) h, respectively. The study group was lower than the control group ( P<0.05). The NRS score at rest 12h and 24h after surgery was (2.58±0.53; 1.57±0.68) score, 12h, 24h resting NRS score of control group was 3.54±0.75, 3.12±1.01; The score was lower in the study group than that in the control group ( P<0.05). The NRS scores of 12h and 24h postoperative activities in the study group were (3.61±0.72; The NRS score of 12h and 24h activities in the control group was 4.12±0.79, 3.73±1.08; The score in the study group was lower than that in the control group ( P<0.05). The dosage of sufentanil for 12h, 24h and 48h in the study group was (15.17±3.24; 23.28±4.02; 41.61±4.82) μg, 48h analgesic pump compression times were (2.94±1.22) times, the number of relief analgesia cases were 3 times, the dosage of sufentanil at 12h, 24h, 48h in the control group was (20.08±4.03; 36.14±4.57; 59.33±6.25) μg, 48h analgesic pump compression times were (6.15±1.71) times, the number of relief analgesia cases was 10 times, the study group was lower than the control group ( P<0.05). The PSQI scores at 1d, 2d and 3d were 15.14±1.15; 16.31±1.21; 17.34±1.31 in the control group, while they were 13.25±1.08; 15.28±1.16; 16.45±1.25 in the study group, lower than that in the control group ( P<0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions was 10.20% in the study group and 26.53% in the control group, lower than that in the control group ( P<0.05) . Conclusion:Ultrasound-guided lower back quadrate fascia plane block combined with dexmedetomidine can improve the recovery after cesarean section, reduce the pain after delivery and sufentanil dosage, improve the quality of sleep and reduce adverse reactions, and have a good analgesic effect.