OBJECTIVE: To analyze the volatile constituents from the flowers of Gypsophila oldhamiana. METHODS: The volatile components were analyzed by head-space solid phase micro-extraction coupled with GC-MS. RESULTS: 18 compounds were identified from G. oldhamiana, accounting for 87.52% of the total volatiles, among which 1-Hexanol accounted for 20.32%, followed by dimethylsulfide (10.30%),2-ethyl-furan (9.44%),nonanal (6.84%),3-methyl-butanal(6.33%). CONCLUSION: The study can provide scientific basis for the further development of the flowers of G. oldhamiana.

Objective To analyze X-ray plain film and CT signs of giant cell tumor of bone.Methods Imaging findings of giant cell tumor in 53 cases proved surgically and pathologically were retrospectively analyzed.Results 39 cases appeared as expensive cystic and eccentric destruction,osteolytic destruction 14 cases.Bone crests were usually seen in (39/53).Most of lesions did not have bone septations on CT image.The borders of destructive bone were clear and existed complete or incomplete sclerotic borders in 19 on CT image.The inner soft tissues of lesions were heterogeneous in most of the cases.Fluid-fluid level could be seen in 11 cases.The soft tissue masses outside the bone were demonstrated in the majority cases with discontinuous bone shell.Conclusion CT is more helpful than X-ray plain films in diagnosis of giant cell tumor of bone.

Objective To investigate the application value of prophylactic bilateral uterine artery catheterization and embolization in treatment of patients with pernicious placenta previa and accreta.Methods Data of 16 patients with pernicious placenta previa and accreta who underwent prophylactic bilateral uterine artery catheterization and uterine artery embolization and cesarean section were retrospectively analyzed.The amount of intraoperation blood loss,the amount of blood transfusion,cesarean hysterectomy rate,fluoroscopy operative time,radiation dose,complications and neonatal outcome were recorded.Results The technical success rate of the combined treatment was 93.75％ (15/16).The mean amount of blood loss was (1 575.00 ± 1 040.83)ml.The mean amount of blood transfusion was (3.44 ± 2.34)U leukoreduced red blood cells.The mean fluoroscopy operative time and radiation dose before delivery were (0.89±0.24)min and (7.17 ± 2.12)mGy.One newborn was diagnosed as severe asphyxia.The mean Apgar score of another 15 newborns was (9.38± 0.89) at 5 min after birth.One patient underwent hysterectomy due to postpartum hemorrhage complicated with disseminated intravascular coagulation.Buttock pain was found in 2 cases.Conclusion Prophylactic bilateral uterine artery catheterization and embolization can be used for the treatment of pernicious placenta previa and accreta.The combined treatment can control postpartum hemorrhage during placental dissection and reduce transfusion requirements and hysterectomy rate with few minor complications and low radiation exposure dose.

To monitor the trans-differentiation from adult stem cells to germ cells, we analyzed the vasa expression of goat testicular tissues in different ages and constructed the germ cell specific reporting vector pVASA-EGFP. The expression of vasa was verified by RT-PCR and immunofluorescence. The vector pVASA-EGFP was constructed by molecular technology, then transfected into goat bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) by Lipofectamine 2000. Moreover, we observed the expression of the vector through green fluorescent protein (GFP). Immunofluorescence results show that Vasa was expressed in all groups of goat testicular tissues, RT-PCR results show that the levels of vasa mRNA in 3-month group and 10-month group were significantly higher than that in 10-day group. Sequencing and restriction enzyme results show that the vector was successfully constructed. After transfection and RA treatment, GFP expression was observed, which proved the validity of our reporting system. All the results proved that vasa was expressed in different ages in goat testicular tissues, and the vector pVASA-EGFP is efficient in monitoring the trans-differentiation in vitro, which paves the way for further characterization and screening of the trans-differentiation of goat BMSCs.
Animals ; Cell Transdifferentiation ; Genes, Reporter ; Genetic Vectors ; Germ Cells ; cytology ; Goats ; Green Fluorescent Proteins ; Male ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ; RNA, Messenger ; Testis ; metabolism ; Transfection

Objective To investigate the role of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(p38MAPK) in bone cancer pain in rats.Methods Fifty-six female SD rats weighing 150-170 g were randomly divided into 4 groups (n= 14 each): group ⅠNS operation; group Ⅱ bone cancer pain; group Ⅲ DMSO and group Ⅳ SB203580. Bone cancer pain was induced by injecting Walker256 mammary gland cancer cell suspension (107 cells/ml) 5 μl into the bone marrow of left tibia in group Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ.5% DMSO 10 μl and SB203580 10 μg in 10 μl were injected IT in group Ⅲ and Ⅳ respectively at 10 days after bone cancer pain model was established. Paw withdrawal threshold to von Frey filament stimulation was measured before and at 1,3,5,7,10 d after bone cancer pain model was established and at 1,3,6, 12,24 h after IT DMSO or SB203580 injection. Six animals in each group were killed at 6 h after IT DMSO and SB203580 injection. The L_(4,5) lumbar segment of the spinal cord was removed for determination of pCREB expression in the dorsal born by immuno-histochemistry. Results The rats developed hyperalgesia at 7 d after bone cancer pain had been induced. IT SB203580 significantly increased mechanical pain threshold. The number of pCREB positive neurons in the dorsal horn of L_(4,5) segment of the spinal cord was significantly increased by bone cancer pain. IT SB203580 significantly attenuated the increase in pCREB expression induced by bone cancer pain. Conclusion Intrathecal SB203580 can relieve the hyperalgesia induced by bone cancer pain and inhibit CREB phosphorylation in the spinal dorsal horn. p38MAPK signal pathway plays an important role in bone cancer pain.

Objective To summarize the risk factors, the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and the outcomes of the ruptured primary hepatocellular carcinoma (PHC) occurred after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) in order to make a further understanding of this complication. Methods The clinical data of 8 patients with ruptured PHC after TACE, who were encountered at the First Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University during the period from Sep. 2007 to Sep. 2013, were retrospectively analyzed. Results A total of 1379 times of TACE were performed in 678 patients with PHC. Among the 678 patients, 8 developed rupture of PHC with bleeding after TACE. The overall incidence was 1.2%. The mean diameter of the tumors in the 8 patients was (11.5 ± 2.6) cm, ranging from 7.6 cm to 15.9 cm. All the lesions were located at the peripheral region close to the liver capsule, and most of them protruded outward. Five cases had coexisting portal hypertension. The average dosage of Lipiodol used in TACE was (14.9 ± 4.5) ml with a range of (8 - 20) ml. Of the 8 patients, emergency transcatheter embolization was carried out in 4 and medical management was employed in other 4. Seven patients died as all active emergency treatments failed. Only one patient, who had received emergency transcatheter embolization, survived the ruptured PHC. Conclusion Rupture of primary hepatocellular carcinoma after TACE is a rare, but very serious complication. Its occurrence may be related to lesion’s characteristics, such as large tumor size, superficial location and protrusion from the liver surface, etc. Besides, interventional management, e.g. without use of solid embolic material to enhance the embolization effect, may also be responsible for the rupture.

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endovascular embolization in treating ophthalmic segment aneurysms of internal carotid. Methods During the period from July 2008 to August 2013, a total of 23 patients with ophthalmic segment aneurysms of internal carotid were admitted to authors’ hospital to receive endovascular embolization. According to Hunt-Hess classification, grade I lesion was seen in 11 cases, grade Ⅱ in 10 cases and grade Ⅲ in 2 cases. The aneurysm diameter ranged from 2.2 mm to 19.9 mm, with a mean diameter of 5.7 mm. After the treatment follow-up examinations with DSA, MRA and modified Rankin scale were conducted to evaluate the therapeutic results. Results A total of 27 ophthalmic segment aneurysms were detected in 23 patients. Endovascular embolization was performed with guglielmi detachable coils (n = 15) or solitaire AB stent-assisted coil (n = 12). The therapeutic results immediately after the embolization were graded by Raymond classification. Complete obliteration (Grade I) was obtained in 22 aneurysms, residual neck (grade Ⅱ) in 4 aneurysms and residual aneurysm (grade Ⅲ) in one aneurysm. Procedure-related complications occurred in 3 patients, including thrombosis in the aneurysm neck (n=1), tail of the coil protruding into the stent (n=1) and transient blindness (n=1). Eighteen patients were followed up for 2 - 62 months. Follow- up examinations with angiography showed that complete embolization of the aneurysm was obtained in 15 cases (84%) and subtotal embolization of the aneurysm was seen in 3 cases (16%). In one patient who had bilateral aneurysms, the aneurysm on the untreated side was enlarged with increasing time. During the follow-up period, 18 patients had a modified Rankin score of 0 -1, and all these patients had stable clinical condition with no newly-developed neurological dysfunction or re-bleeding. Conclusion For the treatment of ophthalmic segment aneurysms of internal carotid, endovascular embolization is minimally-invasive, safe and effective, although its long-term effect and safety need to be further studied.

Objective To assess the safety and efficacy of tirofiban in stent-assisted coil embolization of intracranial aneurysms.Methods Totally 31 patients who were treated using stent-assisted coil embolization were analyzed retrospectively.All the patients were divided into aspirin combined clopidogrel group (double resistance group,n=18) and tirofiban group (n=13).Tirofiban was injected after the stent was semi-released or released completely.The patients were followed-up after operation to assess whether the patient had a new infarction,stent patency and aneurysm embolization effect.One day before operation and 3 days after operation,platelet count and activated thromboplastin time (APTT) were detected respectively.Score Glasgow (GOS) was used to evaluate the clinical outcome of patients and the operative complications were recorded.Results A total of 34 aneurysms were found in 31 patients,and 32 aneurysms were treated.Urinary tract hemorrhage was founded in 1 case and recurrent aneurysms were founded in 7 cases after embolization.None of the patients developed thrombocytopenia,retroperitoneal and gastrointestinal bleeding related to tirofiban administration.There were no postoperative cerebral infarction and thrombosis events.GOS of 27 cases were ≥4.Platelet count and APTT 1 day before and 3 days after operation had no statistically significance between two groups (both P＞0.05).Conclusion It is safe and effective for tirofiban in stent-assisted aneurysm embolization and can be used as an alternative to the dual resistance.

Objective To establish VX2 hepatic carcinoma model in rabbits by implanting the tumor fragment into the liver through percutaneous puncture under ultrasound guidance and to observe its growing and metastatic characteristics, to determine the optimal time for interventional experiment study with the model. Methods Inoculation of VX2 carcinoma fragment was performed in 28 New Zealand white rabbits. PET/CT and ultrasonography (US) examinations were carried out in the second, third and forth week after the inoculation, and each time two tumor-bearing rabbits were sacrificed for pathologic study. Results The successful rate of model establishment was 89.28% (25/28). On PET or CT scans, single lesion in the liver was demonstrated in 25 rabbits. Two, three and four weeks after the inoculation, the maximum diameter of the tumor was (4.82±0.80) mm, (16.05±2.89) mm and (30.08±5.38) mm respectively, while the metastasis rates was 0% (0/25), 13.04% (3/23), 76.19% (16/21) respectively. No significant necrosis was found in the second week after inoculation, only tiny coagulation necrosis was revealed in the third week, and massive necrosis was seen in the forth week. Conclusion Percutaneous inoculation of the tumor fragment into the liver under ultrasonographic guidance is a simple method to establish VX2 hepatic carcinoma in rabbits with a high successful rate. The third week after inoculation is the suitable time for making interventional experiment study.