Objective To discuss the clinical curative effect of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair spermatic vein high ligation in the treatment of varicocele.Methods 100 cases with varicocele were selected as the research subjects.All patients with clinical symptoms and color Doppler ultrasound diagnosis of varicocele and were randomly divided into observation group and control group,50 cases in each group.The control group was given the laparoscopic through abdominal cavity retroperitoneal spermatic vein high ligation,and the observation group was given the laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair spermatic vein high ligation.Two groups were given the same nursing intervention and support treatment in perioperation.General clinical indicators, treatment effect and postoperative complications of the two groups were compared.Results The surgery time[(17.5 ±2.4)min],length of hospital stay[(48.5 ±0.1)h]of the observation group had no statistically significant differences compared with the control group[(18.2 ±3.1)h,(48.1 ±11.5)h](P>0.05).The intestinal peristalsis time[(5.2 ±1.2)h]and ambulation time[(10.5 ±2.4)h]of the observation group were significantly shorter than (7.5 ±2.0)h,(15.7 ± 3.3)h of the control group,the differences were statistically significant (t=1.731,1.925,all P<0.05).Incidence of postoperative complications had no significant difference between the two groups,while improvement rate of semen of the observation group ( 98%) was obviously higher than 84% of the control group, the difference was statistically significant (χ2 =0.587,P<0.05).Conclusion Laparocopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair spermatic vein high ligation in the treatment of varicocele has exact curative effect,has less effect on abdominal cavity,faster recovery of digestive function and postoperative rehabilitation, ideal semen improvement, which has clinical application and popularization value.

BACKGROUND:BioFlex system as a new pedicle screw fixation of dynamic stabilization device has less been reported concerning its biomechanics.
OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of BioFlex system fixation at different decompression ranges on disc stress at adjacent segments.
METHODS:Eight samples of fresh calf spines were used. Under physiologic axial loads (500, 900, 2 300 N), electronic universal testing machine was used to simulate the lumbar spine at three physiological states (standing, sitting and bending, standing on a portable 20 kg weight and bending). Progressive decompression modeling for each specimen and dividing into five groups:(1) complete status group;(2) complete status+BioFlex group;(3) partial laminectomy+BioFlex group;(4) 1/2 medial facetectomy+BioFlex group;(5) total facetectomy+BioFlex group. Strain gauges were used to record the stress of disc annulus. Electronic universal testing machine was used to record load-displacement curve and calculate stiffness.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) The stress of the adjacent segment of the intervertebral disc increased with the expansion of the range of decompression. Compared with the complete status, stress obviously increased after BioFlex fixation, showing significant differences (P<0.05). The stress was significantly increased in the 1/2 medial facetectomy+BioFlex group compared with the partial laminectomy+BioFlex group (P<0.05). However, no significant difference was detected between the partial laminectomy+BioFlex group and complete status+BioFlex group, and between total facetectomy+BioFlex group and 1/2 medial facetectomy+BioFlex group (P>0.05). (2) Axial stiffness reduced with the expansion of the range of decompression. Compared with the complete status, axial stiffness noticeably increased after BioFlex fixation. The difference was not significant among four kinds of reconstruction structures. (3) These findings confirmed that after BioFlex fixation, with the expansion of the range of decompression, the stress of adjacent segments of intervertebral disc gradual y increased, but different ranges of decompression cannot affect the stiffness of reconstruction structure.

Objective To evaluation the comprehensive acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) intervention program conducting in men who have sex with men (MSM) population living in Inner Mongolia Autonomous region. Methods A comprehensive intervention program was carried out among MSM groups in Hohhot and Baotou City. Seven hundred and six and 767 MSM were enrolled for investigation through the snowball method during May 2008 and May to June 2009, respectively.At the same time, 5 mL intravenous blood sample was collected from each subject for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) detection and intervention effect evaluation. Data were analyzed by x2test. Results After intervention, the awareness rate of HIV/AIDS knowledge increased from 70.7%(499/706) to 81.7%(627/767) (x2 =25. 004, P＜0.01 ). The rate of consistent condom use in the last six months increased from 38.0%(254/668) to 45.3% (346/764) (x2=8. 269, P＜0. 05). The percentage of subjects who had more than 5 different male sexual partner during the last 6 months significantly decreased from 42.8% to 24.6% (x2 = 55. 348, P＜0.01). The median number of sexual partners in MSM decreased from 3 in 2008 to 2 in 2009. The HIV infection rate was 1.7 % in both 2008 and 2009. Conclusion The comprehensive intervention program among MSM population shows positive influence after one year implementation, which is helpful for increasing HIV/AIDS awareness and safe sex behavior in this population.

Objective To investigate the effects of mesenchymul stem cells(MSCs) transfected with human home oxygenase- 1 gene on the inflammatory cytokines and the ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction in rats.Method MSCs were acquired from the hone marrow of adults rats.They were isolated,purified cultured,and transfected with Adv-HO-1,or Adv-GFP in vitro before transplantation.At 1 hours after left coronary artery ligation,Adv-HO-1-MSCs or Adv-GFP-MSCs marked with DAPI were directly injected into the horder of cardiac infarction in rats.At 4 days after transplantation,western blot analysis was used to measure HO-1 protein expression in the the horder of cardiac infarction.The levels of VEGF,bFGF,HGF protein expression were measured by ELISA,and the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,IL-10 mRNA expression were measured by RT-PCR.The rat heart function was measured by echocardiography.At 4 weeks after transplantation,ventricular remodeling and pathological changes were measured by HE and Masson staining.Results The Adv-HO-1-MSCa treated group showed marked increase of HO-1 rotein (P<0.05),and displayed significant increase of montioned cytokines above,P <0.05,compared with other groups.The Adv-HO-1-MSCs treated group displayed significant reduction of mRNAs expreesion of TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and significant increase in IL-10 mRNA expression,with P<0.05,compared with others.Conclusions HO-1-MSCs could secrete multiple cytokines in infarction hearts,and had beneficial effects on inflammatory cytokines,remodeling processes and cardiac function.

Objective To investigate the relationship between the gene polymorphism of the inducible costimulatory molecules (ICOS),CD_(28),CD_(24) and susceptibility to multiple sclerosis(MS). Methods 83 patients with MS and 110 controls selected from healthy individuals and hospital staff in Chinese Han people with non-autoimmune diseases were studied by detecting genotype of the 3 genes using PCR-RFLP method. Results The frequency of ICOS-2394 TT genotypes was significantly higher in MS patients than in controls (MS 33.7%vs controls 10.9%, P

Small molecule covalent inhibitors, or called as irreversible inhibitors, are a type of inhibitors that exert their biological functions by irreversibly binding to target through covalent bonds. Compared with non-covalent inhibitors, covalent inhibitors have obvious advantages in bioactivity. Nevertheless, these agents may also exhibit larger toxicity once off-target effects arise. This "double-edged swords" property often leads drug researchers to avoid attaching them. In recent years, some problems such as drug resistance are difficult to be solved with reversible inhibitors leading researchers to pay more attention on the covalent inhibitors. In this review, we shall make a short summary to the recent research progress of covalent inhibitors and the interaction modes between covalent inhibitors and their target protein residues.
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Background Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) following the extracapsular extract of cataract is associated with the proliferation and migration of residual lens epithelial cells (LECs).Study showed that the incidence of PCO is higher in diabetic patients than those of non-diabetes.So if insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) participates in the pathogenesis of PCO deserve research.Objective This study was to explore the active mechanism of IGF-1/IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1 R) system in the migration of LECs and offer theoretical basis for clinical prevention and treatment of PCO.Methods Human lens epithelial cell lines (HLEC-B3) were cultured and passaged in DMEM.The cells were identified using fluorescence immunocytometry.IGF-1 with the concentrations of 0,30,90 μg/L were added into the medium separately for 48 hours.The numbers of migrated cells were calculated by Transwell test.The cells were cultured in DMEM containing 0,1.5,30,60,90 μg/L IGF-1,and the expressions of IGF-1 Rα and IGF-1Rβ in the cells were assayed and compared by Western bolt.Results The cultured showed the positive response for α-crystallin anibody with red fluorescence in the cellular membrane.Twelve hours after Transwell incubation,the number of migrated cells (Median) was 0(0,1),10(10,11) and 29(27,31) in the 0 μg/L IGF-1 group,30 μg/L IGF-1 group and 90 μg/L IGF-1 group,respectively,showing a significant difference among the 3 groups (Z=12.610,P=0.002).The number of migrated cells in the 30 μg/L IGF-1 group and 90 μg/L IGF-1 group was significantly more than that of the 0 μg/L IGF-1 group (both at P =0.008),and the number of migrated cells in the 90 μg/L IGF-1 group was significantly more than that of the 30 μg/L IGF-1group (P =0.009).Western blot assay showed that the expressions of IGF-1Rα and IGF-1Rβ in the cells were significantly different among the 0,1.5,30,60,90 μg/L IGF-1 groups (F=63.700,130.530,both P =0.000).The expressions of IGF-1 Rα and IGF-1Rβ were gradually elevated as increase of IGF-1 doses when then concentration of IGF-1 was ＞ 30 μg/L,with significant differences among the different concentrations groups (all at P＜0.05).Conclusions IGF-1 can upregulate the expressions of IGF-1R in HLEC-B3 cells in vitro in a dose-dependent manner.Also,IGF-1 enhances the migration ability of HLEC-B3 cells.These results suggest that activation of IGF-1/IGF-1R system may be associated with the pathogenesis of PCO.

Aim: To prepare the influenza vaccine lyophilized liposomes and to characterize its particle distribution, encapsulation efficiency and immunogenicity. Methods: Flu vaccine liposome based on the method of thin-film evaporation was prepared using phospholipids , cholesterol and the purified influenza virus split vaccine, and was further subjected to frozen-drying. The polymorph was observed by microscope; the particle distribution and the average size were analysed by transmission electron microscope; its encapsulation efficiency was determined by Lowry method and the antibody titers were assessed by hemagglutination-inhibition after pulmonary delivery to mice. Results: The reconstitated influenza vaccine liposome under electronic microscope were round or elliptic particles evenly distributed at a mean size of 2. 14 祄, with the encapsulation efficiency of more than 80%. The antibody titer through pulmonary delivery was higher than that through intraperitoneal injection. Conclusion: The prepared influenza vaccine lyophilized liposomes possess high encapsulation efficiency, better particle distribution and marked immunogenicity through pulmonary delivery to mice. Pulmonary delivery of influenza vaccine liposomes is a potential immunization approach worthy of further exploitation.

BACKGROUND:Human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cels can be induced through the co-culture to differentiate into other cels, but how to get more seed cels for tissue engineering is one of the most difficult problems. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of the different concentrations of thyroxine in chondrogenic differentiation of human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cels by co-culture with rabbit chondrocytes. METHODS:Human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cels were co-cultured with rabbit chondrocytes at 2:1, and stimulated by medium containing different concentrations of thyroxine (0, 0.01, 0.1 and 1, 10 μmol/L). Co-cultured cels with no thyroxine served as control group. After 14 days of co-culture, the cel RNA and protein were extracted, mRNA expressions of aggrecan and colagen type II were detected by real-time PCR, and protein expression of aggrecan and colagen type II were detected by western blot assay. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After intervention with 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10 μmol/L thyroxine, the mRNA and protein expressions of aggrecan and colagen type II were enhanced with the increase of thyroxine concentration, which were significantly different from those in the control group (P < 0.05). Experimental findings indicate that high levels of thyroxine can enhance the chondrogenic ability of human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cels co-cultured with rabbit chondrocytes.

Objective To observe the expression of aggrecanase 2 and a tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 3 (TIMP-3) in degenerate human lumbar intervertebral discs and their role in degeneration of the nucleus pulposus.Methods Pfirrmann classification was used to class degenerate intervertebral discs observed through MRI.They were divided into three groups:a control group (Pfirrmann grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ),a degeneration group (Pfirrmann grade Ⅲ-Ⅳ),and a severe degeneration group (Pfirrmann grade Ⅴ).A total of 45 cases accepted lumbar spine surgery for removing nucleus pulposus specimens.Each group contained 15 cases.After formalin-fixation and paraffin embedding,immunohistochemistry was used to detect aggrecanase 2 and TIMP-3 expression in the nucleus pulposus cells.Results The percentages of cells positive for aggrecanase 2 were (13.58 ± 7.76) ％,(33.48 ± 13.95) ％ and (56.00 ± 18.39) ％ in the control,degeneration and severe degeneration groups respectively.These differences had statistical significance.The percentages of cells positive for TIMP-3 were (34.78 ± 13.80) ％,(46.77 ± 10.98) ％ and (50.65 ± 16.45) ％,and these differences were again statistically significant.The aggrecanase 2/TIMP-3 ratios were also significantly different.Conclusion As the degree of degeneration of the nucleus pulposus increased,the expression of aggrecanase 2 and TIMP-3 rose,which indicates that both changes were closely connected with the degeneration.Their ratio was correlated with the degree of degeneration of the nucleus pulposus.