BACKGROUND:Celastrol is one of the active components extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine Celastrus orbiculatus characterized by expel ing the wind and promoting blood circulation and relieving swel ing and pain.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of celastrol on tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) induced proliferation and inflammatory responses in RAW264.7 cel s.
METHODS:In vitro inflammatory cel models induced by TNF-α(0, 1, 10, 100μg/L) were treated with celastrol (0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0μmol/L). Interleukin-1β,-6,-8 and prostaglandin E2 in the models were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Cel survival was determined by cel counting kit-8. The inflammatory mediator nitric oxide secretion was detected by nitrate reductase assay. mRNA expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclin D1 and cyclin E1 were detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction technique.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Significantly increased secretion of interleukin-1β,-6,-8, prostaglandin E2 and nitric oxide, cel proliferation, and mRNA expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclin D1 and cyclin E1 were observed after the induction of TNF-α(0.1, 10, 100μg/L) compared with the control group (without the induction of TNF-α) (P<0.05);especial y, 10μg/L of TNF-αexhibited the strongest effects. 0.4μmol/L celastrol significantly suppressed TNF-α-induced release of interleukin-1β,-6,-8, prostaglandin E2 and nitric oxide, cel proliferation, and mRNA expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclin D1 and cyclin E1 in RAW264.7 cel s (P<0. 05). Our results demonstrate that celastrol can inhibit TNF-α-induced inflammatory response and proliferation in RAW264.7 cel s.

Objective To investigate the protective effects and mechanism of nitric oxide(NO) inhalation on rabbit lung ischemia/reperfusion injury. Methods Total 32 Japanese white rabbits were randomly divided into four groups, each group containing 8 rabbits. In group A, animals received only thoracotomy. In group B, after animals left chest were opened, their left main pulmonary arteries were occluded for 2h, then reperfused for another 2h. In group C, animal inhaled 20 ppm NO for 30min since the eleventh minute after reperfusion. In group D, animal inhaled 60ppm NO for 30min since the eleventh minutes after reperfusion. The levels of blood PaO 2, cGMP, slCAM-1, XOD and MDA were measured before operation and after reperfusion. The pathologic changes of left lung was observed. The wet/dry (W/D) weight ratio of left lung tissue was measured. Results Both PaO 2 and cGMP levels after reperfusion in group B were much lower than that in groups A, C and D(P

Objective To study the efficacy and clinical value of pulmonary surfactant on premature infant's hyaline menbrace disease.Methods Nineteen high risk premature infant's were received tratment of PS hy injected into trachea in 5 minutes of life at dose of 100mg/kg and were compared with twenty-one cases of same condition,contrasted group received treated without pulmonary surfactant injected.Results The clinical symptoms and results of blood gas analysis in prevented group were improved.The time of inhaled oxygen and mechanical ventilation,and the time of inpatient in prevented group were significantly shorter than the contrasted group(P

Objective To get the basic data of nasal figure of the Han nationality individuals in Xi'an area and provide for junsprudence and the reconstruction of skull. Methods Nasal height, length, depth and breadth of 313cases in Xi'an area, which had different age and sex, were measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Results Image of MRI could clearly show the figure of nose and the position we selected were correct and accuracy. The specific data were: Nasal length (male:34. 47±4.29 ～52.20±3.47, female:33. 11±3.33～46. 94±3.83); Nasal height(male: 39.22±3.68～59.49±2.30, female: 33.89±3.95～51.75±3.68); Nasal depth(male: 11.89±1.76～16.68±2.48, female: 10.69±1. 81～16.46±2.04);Nasal breadth(male: 33. 09±3. 83～42. 49±2.72,female:32.00±1.94～38. 86±2.61). So the results were credible. Conclusion The nasal figure of individuals in Xi'an area is different as their different age and sex. It promotes that the influence factors of age and sex must be considered in the facial reconstruction and medico legally reconstructing skull.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the therapeutic effect of scalp acupuncture on cognitive dysfunction of traumatic brain injury. METHODS: Seventy patients with cognitive dysfunction of traumatic brain injury were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 35 cases in each group. After treatment, 5 cases dropped off in each group. The patients in the control group were treated with cognitive training; the patients in the observation group were treated with cognitive training and scalp acupuncture at Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN 1), Zhisanzhen and Niesanzhen, and the needles were retained for 6 h. The two groups were treated once a day, 6 times a week; one-month treatment was taken as one course, and 3 continuous courses were given. The scores of mini-mental state examination (MMSE), Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA), activity of daily living (ADL) and functional independence measure (FIM) were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. RESULTS: Compared before treatment, the MMSE and MoCA scores in the observation group, and ADL and FIM scores in the two groups were significantly increased after treatment ( CONCLUSION Scalp acupuncture could improve cognitive function and self-care ability of daily life in patients with traumatic brain injury.
Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Brain Injuries, Traumatic/therapy* ; Cognition ; Humans ; Scalp ; Self Care

Objective To evaluate the effect of injection of ozone (O3) through lateral recess for the treatment of radiculitis caused by lumbar disc herniation on the blood glucose in patients with diabetes mellitus.Methods Ninety-six patients with radiculitis caused by lumbar disc herniation involving 48 patients with diabetes mellitus and 48 patients without diabetes mellitus were enrolled in the study.The diabetic or non-diabetic patients were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n =24 each):non-diabetic patients-O3 group (group N-O3 ),non-diabetic patients-ghcocorticoid group (group N-GC),diabetic patients-O3 group (group D-O3 ),and diabetic patients-glucocorticoid group (group D-GC).In N-O3 and D-O3 groups,30 mg/L O3 10 ml was injected via the lateral recess.In N-GC and D-GC groups,compound betamethasone injection 3.5 mg was injected via the lateral recess.The blood glucose level was measured before treatment (T1),1 and 4 h after treatment (T3,4),and 1,3 and 7 days after treatment (T5-7).VAS score was recorded at T1,immediately after treatment (T2),and at T5-7.The patients' quality of life was measured using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (MOS SF-36 Health Survey) questionnaire at T1,7.The therapeutic effect was evaluated at T7.The side effects were recorded.Results Compared with the baseline value at T1,VAS scores were significantly decreased after treatment,while the MOS SF-36 Health Survey questionnaire scores for physical functioning,bodily pain,role emotional,and mental health in all groups,for general health in group N-GC,and for vitality in groups D-O3 and N-O3 were significantly increased at T7,and the blood glucose level was significantly increased at T4 in groups N-GC and D-O3,and at T3-7 in group D-GC ( P ＜ 0.05).There was no significant change in the blood glucose level before and after treatment in group N-O3.The blood glucose level was significantly higher in group N-GC than in group N-O3,and in group D-GC than in group D-O3 ( P ＜ 0.05).There were no significant differences in the excellent and good rates and all the MOS SF-36 Health Survey questionnaire scores among all groups.No side effects were found in the study.Conclusion Injection of ozone through lateral recess for treatment of radiculitis caused by lumbar disc herniation exerts no influence on the blood glucose level in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Objective To investigate the imaging features of the calvarial cavernous hemangioma and the surgical efficacy to improve diagnosis and treatment of the calvarial cavernous hemangioma.Methods The clinical information,imaging materials and surgical efficacy from ten cases of calvarial cavernous hemangioma confirmed by pathology and the related literature was reviewed.Results The lesion was located in frontal bone in eight cases,in parietal bone in one case and in occipital bone in one case.The lesions were round-shape hypodensity with clear margin in X-ray.The lesions were hyperdensity or slightly hyperdensity on CT scan,and were osteolytic lesions with a characteristic honeycomb or starburst pattern on bone window.The MRI features were complicated and variable.The lesions were heterogenous and unevenly enhanced signal intensity.Nine patients underwent radical resections and reconstructed immediately by titanium mesh.The patient with tumor in occipital bone underwent radical resection only.Macroscopically,the pathologic bone was a huge purple-red blush mass protruding from the skull surface.Histological examination revealed the diploe with large,thin-walled,dilated blood-filled spaces lined by flattened endothelial cells without evidence of malignancy.No recurrence was noted in any case during a follow-up period from 3 to 24 months.All the patients survived well without recurrence.Conclusions The imaging features of calvarial cavernous hemangioma have a high value in the diagnosis and may provide guidance for the treatment.The radical resection and immediate reconstruction treatment for calvarial cavernous hemangioma is satisfied.

Objective　To investigate the clinical feasibility of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy (RARC) by da Vinci surgical system and to summarize the operative technique and outcomes.Methods　From December 2007 to March 2012,22 patients (20 males and 2 females) with the bladder urothelial carcinomas were enrolled.Patient age was from 37 -72 years (rnean 62 years) ; the body mass index was 22.5 - 30.1 kg/m2 ( mean 26.1 kg/m2 ) ; and the American Society of Anesthesiologists score was 1 -2. All patients were diagnosed preoperatively with muscle -invasive or high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder urothelial carcinomas in cystoscopic biopsy.There were no adjacent organ infiltration,pelvic lymph node involvement or dístant metastasis found on preoperative examinations.The clinical stage of all cases was under T2 N0 M0.Patients were under general anesthesia for RARC with urinary diversion.Extracorporeal urinary diversions (orthotopic ileal neobladder for 2 patients and ileal conduit urinary diversion for 13 patients)were performed on 15 patients and intracorporeal urinary diversions ( ileal conduit urinary diversion for 2 patientsand orthotopic ileal neobladder for 5 patients) were performed on 7 patients.　Results　All RARC procedure were completed on patients as planned.The operative time was 300 - 667 min ( mean 480 min)with estimated blood loss of 100 - 1200 ml (mean 550 ml),and the number of removed lymph nodes was 6 -25 (mean 15). All patients resumed ambulation on the 2nd to 3rd day postoperatively,and bowel function recovered on the 3rd or 4th day postoperatively.The length of hospital stay was 8 - 35 days ( mean 16 days).For patients underwent orthotopic ileal neobladder,the ileoureteral stents and the urethral catheter were removed 1 month after a cystogram confirming watertight healing.During the follow up of 4 -49 months (mean 32 months),2 patients had disease recurrence and 1 patient died of disease development and 2 patients had developed hydronephrosis.The other patients were with good urinary continence and normal renal functions.　Conclusions　RARC with urinary diversion are feasible and safe treatment option for bladder urothelial carcinoma.This technique will be more popular with more extensive surgical experiences and large randomized clinical trials.

Objective To understand the experience of women with heroin dependence in compulsory detoxification before the society-return.Methods A semi-structured interview was conducted with 15 women with heroin dependence in compulsory detoxification.Data were analyzed based on Colaizzi phenomenological research method.Results The feelings of women with heroin dependence in compulsory detoxification were classified into 3 themes,including negative self-concept,loneliness and helplessness,uncertainty about the future.Conclusions Nurses should pay attention to problems about women with heroin dependence in compulsory detoxification and provide effective measures to improve their physical and psychological health and help them to return to the society.