Protein Kinase C (PKC ) was partially purified from rat brain by DEAE-52 column chromatography, and the effects of ethanol extracts of Selaginella doederleinii and Livistona chinensis on PKC activity were investigated.In order to verify the reliability of the assay system, the effect of polymyxin B, a known PKC inhibitor, on the activity of PKC was also tested. Results showed that the ethanol extract of S. doederleinii strongly inhibited PKC activity with IC50 2.2?g/ml. The ethanol extract of L. chinensis (100?g/ml ) inhibited PKC activity by 66.6%. Polymyxin B inhibited PKC activity with IC5017.7 U/ml.

The enzyme catalytic reaction properties of H2O2-4-aminoantipyrine (4-AAP)-the different chlorophenolic derivatives color systems using hemoglobin as enzyme mimetic of peroxidase was studied. Meanwhile, the relationship of structure-effect for the different chlorophenolic derivatives as substrate has been discussed, and the mechanism of catalytic reaction has also been investigated. The method for the determination of hydrogen peroxide was proposed using 4-AAP-2,3,4-trichlorophenol system with hemoglobin as catalyst. The sensitivity of method proposed for the determination of H2O2 was better than other similar systems. The apparent molar absorptivity of the chromogenic reaction for H2O2 was 2.21×104 L*mol-1*cm-1. Satisfied results were obtained in the determination of H2O2 in synthetic samples by this method. Also, the method was coupled with glucose oxidation reaction for the determination of glucose in human serum.

Purpose To evaluate the value of systemic ultrasonography in screening fetal congenital heart malformation. Materials and Methods A total of 5224 pregnant women underwent systemic ultrasonography to check fetal organs such as head, face, spine, heart, abdomen and limbs. Color Doppler and frequency spectrum Doppler images of four-chamber view, left ventricle outflow tract view and right ventricle outflow tract view were obtained and analyzed by using four-chamber view with probe tilting craniad slightly technique. Results Eleven cases showed congenital cardiac malformations (three cases of right atrial dilatation+tricuspid regurgitation, two cases of ventricular septal defect, one case of left heart dysplasias+aortic stenosis, one case of left heart dysplasias+mitral stenosis+aortic atresia, one case of aortic stenosis, one case of Ebstein's anomaly, one case of transposition of conducting arteries, one case of tetralogy of Fallot) and 1 case misdiagnosed. Conclusion Systemic fetal ultrasonography is simple and convenient with relatively high accuracy, which can be recommended in screening for fetal heart malformation.

Proteomics is an emerging branch of bioscience which studies proteome. The main techniques in proteomics include sample preparation in proteomic, two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis, multidimensional protein identification technology, surface enhanced laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. During the last several years, many advances have been achieved in terms of applications of proteomics in biomarker research for colorectal cancer.

Energy metabolism refers to the metabolism of three major nutrients associated with the process of energy production and usage.The metabolism in patients with tumors manifests specifically, as a result of tumor-bearing state, host's response to tumor and anti-neoplastic therapy.It is believed that resting energy expenditure increases in patients with newly diagnosed tumors, which is related to C-reactive protein and release of inflammatory cytokines. After eflfectjve therapy,resting energy expenditure decreases in some degree.In addition,the stage and differentiation of tumors also affect metabolism.However,there are some conflicts among research findings.The characteristics of energy metabolism and influential factors in patients with tumors are reviewed in this paper.

The incidence of cholangiocarcinoma is rising, poor prognosis due to lack of viable treatment.Recent investigations into the underlying molecular mechanisms of cholangiocarcinogenesis and tumor growth have contributed greatly to our understanding of this disease, which will lead to the identification of therapeutic targets for this devastating cancer. The purpose of the following review is to address what has been learned over the past decade concerning the molecular basis of cholangiocarcinogenesis and factors regulating cholangiocarcinoma growth. Through a better understanding of these mechanisms, more specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative strategies may be developed and hopefully improve the outcome of this devastating disease.

Side-to-side meso-caval shunt is one of the peripheral porto-systemic shunts that can retain a part of the portal blood flow passing through the hepatic vascular bed. It has the advantages of simple operative maneuver and limited operative traumatism. Furthermore it can maintain the continuity of the inferior vena cave.This type of operation was performed on 24 patients with portal hypertension of different causes from 1963 to October, 1980- There was no immediate operative mortality. One case was complicated with chylous ascites postopera-tively. A second operation failed to correct the condition and the patient died of progressive exhaustion about one month later.Among the follow-up cases, four cases developed hepatoencephalopathy four to seven years later respectively; six cases developed recurrent digestive bleeding within 5 years after the shunt operation.The indications of this operation are: ( 1 ) slender body type;(2)no large amount of ascites; ( 3 ) bleeding after splenectomy; (4) no thrombosis or phlebitis of the superior mesenteric vein;(5)no enlargement of the pancreas; (6) a sufficient length of the main trunk of the superior mesenteric vein; ( 7 ) the distance between the superior mesenteric vein and the inferior vena cava is not too long.If there is a recent history of G-I bleeding, the coronary vein of the stomach should be ligated when the patient is being operated on. Whenever the anatomy of the regional veins is not suitable for this kind of operation, an interposing autogenous internal jugular vein graft had better be used.

Objective To explore the relationship between vertebrobasilar insufficiencies caused by subclavian steal syndrome and degree or type of steal phenomena.Methods 80 patients who were diagnosed subclavian steal syndrome by transcranial doppler ultrasound were analyzed retrospectively,24 cases in them were received digital subtraction angiography.The degree of steal phenomena were determined by direction of blood flow in the ipsilateral vertebral artery,and the type of steal phenomena were determined by whether basilar artery involved in steal phenomena.Finally,we made the correlation analysis between vertebrobasilar insufficiency caused by subclavian steal syndrome and degree or type of steal phenomena.Results There was a significant relationship between the severity of subclavian artery stenosis and degree of VA steal in 24 patients performed with both TCD and DSA(t =15.59,P ＜0.05).There was no significant relationship between the vertebrobasilar insufficiency and severity of steal phenomena (P ＞0.05).There were 21cases(77.8％) exist vertebrobasilar insufficiency in the patients whose basilar artery were involved in steal phenomena,and there were 18 cases(33.9％) exist ertebrobasilar insufficiency in the patients whose basilar artery were not involved in steal phenomena.There was a significant differences between the two type of steal phenomena(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The vertebrobasilar insufficiency caused by subclavian steal syndrome doesn't associate with the degree of steal phenomena,and associates with the type of steal phenomena.Paying close attention to whether basilar arteries are involved in steal phenomena is useful for analyzing the patient 's condition and guide clinical treatment.

Objective To observe the head and neck CTA application value in the diagnosis of ischemic cerebrovascular disease.Methods 430 patients with suspected diagnosis of ischemic cerebrovascular disease were adopted with head and neck CTA examination.The carotid artery stenosis degree,grade and plaque formation were observed,and the sensitivity and specificity of CTA in the diagnosis of ischemic cerebrovascular disease were calculated.Results After CTA examination,a tctal of 293 cases (68.14％) with carotid artery stenosis symptoms,among them 87 cases of mild stenosis,moderate stenosis in 169 cases,35 cases of severe stenosis and occlusion in 2 cases.430 plaques were detected in 430 patients,in extracranial arteries,81 soft plaques were identified,as well as 134 calcified plaque and 107 cases of mixed plaque,totally 322 cases;in intracranial arteries 312 cases of the soft plaque were identified,as well as 115 cases of calcified plaque and 97 cases of mixed plaque,totally 524 cases.The sensitivity of CTA in the diagnosis of ischemic cerebrovascular disease was 97.09％ and the specificity was 83.33％.Conclusion In the diagnosis of ischemic cerebrovascular disease,head and neck CTA examination for head and neck vascular stenosis and plaques has visual assessment,and high sensitivity,specificity.

Aim To identify the serotonin(5-HT)subtype receptor mediated 5-HT-induced depolarization in guinea pig celiac ganglion(CG) neurons.Methods Intracellular recordings were made from the isolated guinea pig CG neurons.Results Cyproheptadine(5-HT_(1/2)antagonist) and BRL 24924(5-HT_(1P) receptor antagonist) reversibly inhibited 5-HT-induced slow depolarization.Whereas,spiperone(5-HT_(1A)receptor antagonist) and mianserin(5-HT_2 receptor antagonist) could not inhibit 5-HT-induced slow depolarization.MDL 72222(5-HT_3 receptor antagonist) could not inhibit 5-HT-induced slow depolarization,but it could reversibly inhibit 5-HT-induced fast depolarization.Pressure ejection of MCPP(5-HT_(1P) receptor agonist) on 5-HT sensitive neurons could induce a slow depolarization which could be inhibited by BRL 24924.Conclusion 5-HT-induced fast and slow depolarization is mediated by 5-HT_3 and 5-HT_(1P) receptor,respectively.