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The imaging findings of pelvic lipomatosis as confirmed by operation and pathology were examined in 1 case and two follow-up asymptomatic cases retrospectively analyzed.The imaging findings included a compressed and deformed bladder with a superior displacement.Its shape was like an inverted tear and pear in coronal view and a banana in sagittal view.Bilateral ureters were both compressed with a medial deviation.And bilateral ureters were dilated with hydronephrosis in 1 case.Rectum and sigmoid were both compressed and became narrowed.The clinical manifestations included frequent urination , urgent urination , urination pain, dysuria, constipation, nausea, vomit and fever in 1 case while another 2 cases stayed asymptomatic.

Objective:To ascertain the optimized ultrasonic condition for extraction of flavone from Radix Astragali by orthogonal design. Methods: The contents of calycosin-7-O-?-D -glucoside and formononetin were taken as the indices and were determined. The ultrasonic time (10 min, 20 min, and 30 min), concentrations of methanol (50%, 75% and 100%) and times of extraction (1, 2, and 3) were analyzed by orthogonal design; the best ultrasonic condition was ascertained and compared with those of soak extraction and Soxhlet extraction. Results: Ultrasonic with 100% methanol twice (20 minutes each time) was the optimized condition for extraction of flavone from Radix Astragali. The efficiency of ultrasonic extraction was better than those of soak extraction and Soxhlet extraction. Conclusion: Compared with other methods, the ultrasonic extraction of flavone from Radix Astragali is efficient, quick and simple.

0.05). Conclusion Peaks of serum gonadotropin and sex hormone concentrations are reached at 2~4 months of age and sexual dimorphism is shown, suggesting that in boy and girl infants, different mechanisms may be involved in regulating the development of gonads.

Objective To investigate whether black cohosh could be improve patients with breast cancer treated chemotherapy like-menopausal symptoms through a non-estrogen pathway.Methods We selected 120 patients with breast cancer dianosised and treated chemotherapy from January 2012 to June 2013 in four Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical,which were female patients,20-51 years,preoperative menopause,menstrual regularly,postoperative chemotherapy timely and regularly,and Kupperman score ≥ 15 points.All patients were randomized,double-blind divided into two groups,the experimental group was treated with medication Li Fumin Black Cohosh Extract,40 mg once daily,the other one was treated with placebo,40mg once a day.After 12 weeks,all patients were checked by estrogen hormones,gynecological ultrasound,the ultrasound of the other breast,Kupperman score,Then we make an assessment with those.Results During the experimental group and the control group,estrogen and endometrial thickness were within normal range,and there are not statistically significant difference between before and after medicine(P ＞ 0.05).What's more,before and after medication,the experimental group and the control group were not found new breast lumps.After taking medicine,the Kupperman score of experimental group was significantly lower than before treatment,the difference was statistically significant (P ＜0.05); however,there was not statistically significant difference between before and after medicine for the Kupperman score in control group(P ＞ 0.05).In experimental group,there are 5 cases of patients,which Kupperman is more 15 points,but lower than the score before taking medicine.Conclusions Black cohosh could improve like-menopausal symptoms of patients with breast cancer treated chemotherapy through a non-estrogen pathway,regardless of estrogen-receptor positive or negative,which has a good effection.

Objective To investigate the effects of different doses of dexmedetomidine on the anesthetic efficacy of propofol and remifentanil in patients undergoing plastic surgery.Methods Sixty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of both sexes,aged 18-64 yr,weighing 45-75 kg,scheduled for elective plastic surgery,were randomly assigned into 3 groups (n =20 each):control group (C group),low loading dose dexmedetomidine group (D1 group) and high loading dose dexmedetomidine group (D2 group).Dexmedetomidine was infused at a rate of 0.4 μg· kg-1 · h-1 until 30 min before the end of surgery after a loading dose of dexmedetomidine 0.6 (group D1) or 1.0 μg/kg (group D2) was infused at 10 min before induction of anesthesia in groups D1 and D2.Anesthesia was induced with target-controlled infusion of propofol (target plasma concentraiton 4.0 μg/ml) and remifentanil (target effect-site concentraiton 2.0 ng/ml).After the patients lost consciousness,rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg was injected intravenously.The patients were mechanically ventilated after tracheal intubation.Anesthesia was maintained with target-controlled infusion of propofol (target plasma concentraiton 2.0-3.5 μg/ml) and remifentanil (target effectsite concentraiton 1.5-2.5 ng/ml).Narcotrend index was maintained at Class D.Narcotrend index,systolic pressure (SP),diastolic pressure (DP) and HR were recorded before anesthesia (baseline),at 10 min of dexmedetomidine infusion,at 0,1 and 5 min after tracheal intubation,at the end of dexmedetomidine infusion,and at 0,1and 5 min after removal of the endotracheal tube.The induction time,consumption of propofol and remifentanil,time for recovery of spontaneous breathing and orientation,extubation time,and Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale score at 10 min after removal of the endotracheal tube were recorded.The development of sinus bradycardia during operation and complications during recovery from anesthesia were also recorded.Results Compared with group C,the total consumption of propofol and remifentanil,Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale score at 10 min after removal of the endotracheal tube,and incidences of nausea,bucking and agitation during recovery from anesthesia,and Narcotrend index and HR at 10 min of dexmedetomidine infusion were significantly decreased in groups D1 and D2,and induction time was shortened in D2 group (P ＜ 0.05 or 0.01).The incidence of sinus bradycardia during operation was significantly higher in group D2 than in groups C and D1 (P ＜ 0.05).There was no significant difference in the time for recovery of spontaneous breathing and orientation,and extubation time between the three groups (P ＞ 0.05).There was no significant difference in SP,DP and HR before and after tracheal intubation and before and after removal of the endotracheal tube between groups D1 and D2 (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Infusion of dexmedetomidine at a rate of 0.4μg·kg-1 · h-1 after a loading dose of 0.6 μg/kg infused before induction of anesthesia can shorten the induction time,reduce the consumption of propofol and remifentanil,effectively inhibit the stress responses to tracheal intubation or removal of the endotracheal tube,and decrease the occurrence of side effects in patients undergoing plastic surgery.

Objective To compare the clinical effect of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation(PFNA) and dynamic hip screw(DHS) internal fixation in the treatment of femoral intertrochanteric fracture.Methods 80 patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture were selected as research subjects.They were divided into PFNA group and DHS group by random number table,40 cases in each group.The operation time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative wound drainage,postoperative weight-bearing time,healing time,complication rate,Harris hip function score between two groups were compared.Results The operation time of the PFNA group was lower than that of DHS group(t=22.66,P＜0.05),the amount of bleeding in operation was less than that in the DHS group(t=54.85,P＜0.05),the postoperative wound drainage volume was less than that of the DHS group(t=16.85,P＜0.05),the weight-bearing time after operation was shorter than that in the DHS group(t=20.18,P＜0.05),and the healing time was shorter than that in the DHS group(t=22.00,P＜0.05).The excellence rate of Harris hip function score in the PFNA group was 95.00％,which was significantly higher than 80.00％ in the DHS group,the difference was statistically significant(χ2=4.11,P＜0.05).The incidence rate of complication of the PFNA group was 7.50％,which was significantly lower than 25.00％ of the DHS group(χ2=4.50,P＜0.05).Conclusion Compared with DHS,PFNA internal fixation has the advantages of less operation time,less intraoperative blood loss,shorter healing time and low complication rate in the treatment of femoral intertrochanteric fracture.It is worthy to be promoted clinically.

AIM:To study the effect of centromere protein W ( CENP-W) down-regulation on human glioma U87 cells.METHODS:Small interfering RNA ( siRNA) was used to inhibit the expression of CENP-W in the U87 cells. The interference effect of siRNA was evaluated by RT-qPCR and Western blot .The proliferation of the cells was analyzed by MTT assay , BrdU staining and colony formation experiment .Transwell chamber assay was used to detect the invasion a-bility of the cells .The cell migration ability was measured by a scratch test .The changes of the cell cycle distribution and apoptosis were analyzed by flow cytometry .RESULTS:The results of MTT assay , colony formation experiment and BrdU staining showed that the cell proliferation and colony formation abilities in experimental group were significantly lower than those in control group and negative control group .The results of Transwell and scratch experiments showed that the migra-tion and invasion abilities in experimental group were weaker than those in blank control group and negative control group . The results of flow cytometry analysis showed that the cell cycle distribution in experimental group was arrested in G 0/G1 phase .The percentage of apoptotic cells in experimental group was higher than that in control group ( P<0.05 ) .CON-CLUSION:Down-regulation of CENP-W expression inhibits the proliferation , migration and invasion of human glioma cells and promotes the apoptosis of the cells , suggesting that CENP-W may be a potential target of gene therapy for human glioma.

As an interstitial brachytherapy,radioactive seed implantation could provide high doses in the local site and minimal doses at surrounding normal tissues.It has become one of the best choice for early stage prostate carcinoma.Radioactive seeds were implanted under the guidance by ultrasound,CT and MRI,featured with surgical and interventional treatment.Based on dosimetry for target and organs at risk,radioactive seed implantation is multiple disciplinary.In order to acquire the accurate and high quality seed implantation,it is necessary to set up a team including surgeons,radiation oncologists,interventional doctors and nuclear medicine doctors.The content of the consensus is as follows:radiation physics and dosimetry,indications,side-effects and 3 D-printing template work-follow.Despite the benefit of radioactive seed implantation for solid carcinoma,there still a compelling need for prospective randomized and stage Ⅲ clinical trials from multiple centers,so as to upgrade the evidencebased level,above all confirm the role of radioactive seed implantation in the comprehensive treatment of tumors.

Brassinosteroids, a group of plant steroid hormones, regulate many aspects of plant growth and development. We and other have previously solved the crystal structures of BRI1(LRR) in complex with brassinolide, the most active brassinosteroid identified thus far. Although these studies provide a structural basis for the recognition of brassinolide by its receptor BRI1, it still remains poorly understood how the hormone differentiates among its conserved receptors. Here we present the crystal structure of the BRI1 homolog BRL1 in complex with brassinolide. The structure shows that subtle differences around the brassinolide binding site can generate a striking effect on its recognition by the BRI1 family of receptors. Structural comparison of BRL1 and BRI1 in their brassinolide-bound forms reveals the molecular basis for differential binding of brassinolide to its different receptors, which can be used for more efficient design of plant growth regulators for agricultural practice. On the basis of our structural studies and others' data, we also suggest possible mechanisms for the activation of BRI1 family receptors.
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