Child, Preschool ; Cystathionine beta-Synthase ; genetics ; Folic Acid ; blood ; metabolism ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; Heart Defects, Congenital ; enzymology ; genetics ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Methylenetetrahydrofolate Dehydrogenase (NADP) ; genetics ; Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2) ; genetics ; Methyltransferases ; genetics ; Minor Histocompatibility Antigens ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Risk Factors

Objective To establish a method to isolate and cultivate rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs),and explore the feasibility of labeling in vitro,and tracing in vivo,BMSCs with chloromethyl-benzamidodialkylcarbocyanine (CM-Dil). Methods BMSCs were obtained and subsequently cultured with whole bone marrow cell culture system,and the third generation of BMSCs was harvested. The positive rates of CD34,CD44 and CD29 were detected by flow cytometry. CM-Dil was used to label BMSCs in vitro and the efficiency of labeling after 24 hours and at day 21 and 30 were examined under fluorescent microscope. Moreover,the growth curves were sketched to determine the negative effects of CM-Dil on the vitality and proliferation of BMSCs cultured in vitro. Rat model of focal cerebral ischemia was reproduced,CM-Dil labeled BMSCs were implanted into corpus striatum of rats' brain with computer-guided stereotaxis thereafter. Brain tissues were obtained to prepare frozen sections at 7th,14th and 21st day post-implantation,and the survival and distribution of labeled cells were observed with fluorescent microscopy. Results The third generation passage of cultured BMSCs grew orderly,with shape of desmocytes,and homogeneous in morphology. The positive rates of CD34,CD44 and CD29 expressions in BMSCs were 1.71%,80.32% and 84.89%,respectively. Red fluorescence was observed in CM-Dil labeled BMSCs in vivo 24 hours after labeling,with a positive rate of 100%. The fluorescence intensity of passage cultured BMSCs observed on day 21 was similar to that observed at 24 hours after labeling,but diminished on day 30. The growth,proliferation and morphology of BMSCs,were not influenced by CM-Dil labeling. On day 7,14 and 21 post-implantation,BMSCs decreased in quantity,appearing in oval or irregular shapes,and most of the cells were found around the needle tract,with a tendency of diffusion to peripheral area. Conclusion High purity of BMSCs may be obtained with whole bone marrow cell culture system from bone marrow of rats. CM-Dil labeling is easy to handle and effective,with no cytotoxicity to cells. The latest labeling period of CM-Dil is 21 days in vitro,therefore it seems to be an effective method for in vivo tracing of BMSCs in brain after implantation.

Objective:To investigate if a plant-derived polysaccharide sulfate(M33A) binding to HIV1 gp120 may induce the exposure of neutralization epitopes of gp120,and if M33A-bound HIV-1ⅢB antigens may be used as a AIDS vaccine for inducing neutralizing antibodies against HIV-1.Methods:Whole-inactivated M33A-bound HIV-1ⅢB antigens were prepared and used to immunize mice after mixing with FCA or FIA.The titers of anti-HIV-1 IgG antibodies in immunized mouse plasma were detected by ELISA,and the HIV-1 neutralization by those plasma was detected by the improved microtiter neutralization assay.Results:M33A-bound HIV-1 antigens induced higher titers of anti-HIV-1 IgG antibodies(group C:1.5?10~6;group D:1.5?10~6) than HIV-1 antigens alone(4.9?10~5),and female mice produced 3 times higher titers of anti-HIV-1 IgG antibodies than male mice after immunized with various HIV-1 antigens.All three immunization schemes did not induce the production of anti-HIV-1 neutralizing antibodies.Conclusion:M33A binding does not induce gp120 to expose neutralization epitopes.However,M33A may improve the level of mice immune responses to HIV-1 antigens,suggesting M33A may enhance immune response to HIV-1 antigens.

Objective Study the effect of NMDA receptor antagonist GAPA on the [Ca 2+ ]i of the bilirubin precipitated brain tissue. Methods 10 ug/g of GAPA was administrated peritoneally to Gunn rat with bilirubin induced encephalopathy, brain tissue suspensions was prepared, Fura 2/AM was loaded. the neural cytosolic Ca 2+ was measured by flurescence imaging analysis. Results The concentration of neural cytosolic Ca 2+ in bilirubin precipitated brain tissue was significantly more than that in the control group; NMDA receptor antagonist GAPA could significantly decrease the cytosolic Ca 2+ overload. Conclusion Cytosolic Ca 2+ overload was found in the bilirubin precipitated brain tissue. NMDA receptor antagonist GAPA could prevent the cytosolic Ca 2+ overload in bilirubin induced brain tissue.

Objective To assess the safety of emergent invasive treatment in severe postpartum hemorrhage. Methods Invasive treatment was performed in 18 patients with severe postpartum hemorrhage. The operation time, therapeutic effect, collateral circulation of uterus feeding arteries, pathological changes in uterine muscle after embolization and radiation dose received by the ovary during operation were investigated for safety assessment. Results (1) All eighteen patients who had been failed to conservative treatment were successfully cured with invasive treatment. The duration of hemostasis was 3 to 10 minutes, mean time (6?4) minutes. The operation time was 30 to 50 minutes, mean time (39?5) minutes. (2) Although both sides of internal iliac arteries or uterine arteries were embolized, a small amount of blood supply for uterus remains from ovary arteries, from branches external iliac arteries and from other arteries. (3) Uterine biopsies were performed in 3 patients 5 to 10 days after the invasive treatments for pathological examinations. Pathological findings showed that the necroses of uterine muscles were disconnected and the whole areas were blow 1/4. (4) The mean radiation dose received by the ovary in 5 cases was (17?7) cGy, which was within the safe limit. Conclusions The use of the emergency invasive treatment is safe in severe postpartum hemorrhage.

Adolescent ; Catheter Ablation ; methods ; Humans ; Male ; Pre-Excitation, Mahaim-Type ; Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry ; surgery

Animals ; Brain ; metabolism ; Codonopsis ; Excitatory Amino Acids ; metabolism ; Female ; Hypoxia ; metabolism ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred Strains ; Selenium ; pharmacology

Objective To study the protective effect of phenethyl alcohol glycosides extracted from Herba Cistan-chis on human sperm DNA with oxidative damage by Raman spectroscopy. Methods The human sperm model of oxidative damage was induced with Fenton’s reagent in vitro. After co-cultured with the phenethyl alcohol gly-cosides extracted from Herba Cistanchis ( in the dosage of 0.1, 0.01 and 0.001 μg/mL) , the changes of the sperm nuclear DNA were observed by using confocal micro-Raman spectroscopy. Results The intensity and peaks of the Raman spectra of the human sperm nuclei treated by Fenton’s reagent were changed significantly, and then the changes of intensity and peaks were inhibited after treatment with phenethyl alcohol glycosides of Herba Cistanchis, the inhibition being dose-dependent. Conclusion The phenylethyl alcohol glycosides ex-tracted from Herba Cistanchis have protective effect on human sperm DNA with oxidative damage.

AIM: To observe the effects of diosgenin on enhancing efficacy and reducing toxicity of FT-207 in tumor-bearing mice. METHODS: The inhibitory rate on tumor growth and immune function of the in tumor-bearing mice model of transplanting MFC,HepA,H_22 and S_180 tumor were measured. RESULTS: Diosgenin had significant restraining effects on MFC in mouse.It could enhance the activity of macrophage and the level of serum hemolysin. CONCLUSION: Diosgenin can enhance the anti-tumor effect of FT-207.It can also improve the immunological function and reduce the adverse reactions of chemotherapy.

Objective:To analyze 916 cases of endoscopically diagnozed reflux esophagitis(RE) and to explore the endoscopic and clinicopathologic characteristics of RE.Methods:Totally 916 RE patients from Lixiahe district in Jiangsu province(1997 2002) were graded with criterion made in Chinese Yantai in 1999.Some cases were subjected to pathology,age,sex,symptoms,endoscopic manifestations and pathology variety examination.Results:The incidence of RE was for 7.4% in endoscopic checked patients(916/12 376).The male to female ratio was 2.2∶1,mean age was (54.42?15.05),patients above 60 years old accounted for 46.5%.Only 32.6% of RE patients had typical reflux symptoms(426/916,299/916).Endoscopic diagnosis focused on Chinese Yantai standardⅠ Ⅱ (85.3%,781/916),pathology diagnosis focused on light to moderate degree,secondary RE was common in severe degree.Some patients were accompanied by bile reflux,esophagus gap hernia and peptic ulcer.Conclusion:The incidence of RE in Lixiahe district in Jiangsu province is rather high,it is common in middle aged and senior male patients(Ⅰ Ⅱ).Pathology variety is chiefly scalelike epithelial proliferation filled with chronic inflammatory cells.It was partly accompanied by atypical proliferation,erosion and ulcer,appearance of early cancer was occasionally found.The sensitivity of clinic symptoms diagnosis is lower than endoscopic diagnosis which is simple and of great value.