Objective To investigate the suppressive effects of collagen from Cyanea nozakii on adjuvant induced arthritis inrat.Methods Rats with adjuvant arthritis received different do- ses of Cyanea nozakii collagen by intragastric administration for two weeks.Incidence and severity of arthritis were assessed by calculation of mean arthritis index,the concentrations of NO,MDA and activity of SOD in the serum were examined.Results Cyanea nozakii colla- gen at different doses could ameliorate the adjuvant induced arthritis,suppress the concen- trations of NO,MDA and increase the activity of SOD in the serum.Conclusion Cyanea noza- kii collagen has therapeutic efficacy in treatment of adjuvant arthritis rats,and the mecha- nism of Cyanea nozakii collagen is probably related to the antioxidation.

ObjectiveTo explore the clinical characteristics of pathological fracture in extremities caused by bone tumors or tumor-like lesions. MethodsFrom August 2002 to December 2010, 139 patients with pathological fractures were entered in the study, including 79 males and 60 females with an average age of 31.1 years. Fractures included tumor-like lesion in 55 cases, benign tumor in 13, giant cell tumor (GCT)in 7, primary malignant tumors in 28, and metastatic tumors in 36. Forces induced to fractures were classified into four grades: spontaneous fracture, functional activity, minor injury, severe injury. Age, fracture location, histological results, fractures forces, prodromes, and misdiagnosis were all observed. Chi-square test were use to compare forces and prodromes within different tumors. ResultsThe highest morbidity rate is 32.4％(45/139) which lies in 11-20 years old. The cites of fractures including femurs in 71 cases, humerus in 36, tibia in 15, fingers in 7, radiuses in 4, fibula in 3, ulnas in 2, and metatarsus in 1. Fracture forces include spontaneous fractures in 29 cases, functional activity in 42, minor injuries in 65, and traumatic injuries in 3. Sixty-seven patients(48.2％) had local prodromes. The prodromes of both malignant tumors and metastatic tumors were more than benign tumors. Twenty cases experienced misdiagnosis with average delay time of 12 weeks. ConclusionMinor injury forces and local prodromes are clinical key features of pathological fractures. Both of them are key points of avoiding misdiagnosis.

OBJECTIVETo observe the role of Panax notoginosides (PNS) in up-regulation of GATA family transcription factors, and explore intracellular signal pathway of PNS in the proliferation of hematopoietic cells.

METHODSHuman bone marrow cells were incubated with different concentrations of PNS for colony-forming assay. Human cell lines HL-60, K562, CHRF-288 and Meg-01 were incubated with PNS (10 mg/L) for 14 days. The cell nuclear proteins were extracted and analyzed by Western blot with antibodies against GATA-1, GATA-2. Electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) and antibody gel supershift assay was performed using (32)P labeled GATA consensus oligonucleotide which contains binding site for GATA transcription factors.

RESULTSPNS could promote the proliferation of CFU-GM and CFU-E and induce the expression of GATA-1, GATA-2. The nuclear proteins of both GATA-1 and GATA-2 in K562, CHRF-288 and Meg-01 cells treated by PNS were increased by (1.5 - 2.8) and (2.0 - 3.1)-fold over untreated cells respectively. GATA binding activity initiated by PNS was apparently elevated to form higher density band of GATA-DNA complex. While there was no detectable change in HL-60 cells before and after PNS treatment. The predominant GATA binding complex was mainly attributable to both GATA-1 and GATA-2 proteins being in phosphorylated status.

CONCLUSIONPNS can induce the synthesis of transcription factors GATA-1 and GATA-2 and enhance their DNA binding activity, which could play a role in the up-regulation of the expression genes related to proliferation and differentiation in hematopoietic cells.

Blotting, Western ; Bone Marrow Cells ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; GATA1 Transcription Factor ; metabolism ; GATA2 Transcription Factor ; metabolism ; Ginsenosides ; pharmacology ; HL-60 Cells ; Humans ; K562 Cells ; Panax ; chemistry ; Up-Regulation ; drug effects

To observe the effects of Panax Notoginosides (PNS) on up-regulation of AP-1 family transcription factors NF-E2, c-jun and c-fos for exploring intracellular signal pathway of PNS in hematopoietic cells, four human hematopoietic cells lines including myeloid HL-60, erythroid K562, megakaryoid CHRF-288 and Meg-01 were incubated in the presence of PNS for 14 days. The nuclear protein of cells were extracted and analyzed by Western blot with antibodies against NF-E2, c-fos and c-jun. Electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) was performed by using (32)P labeled AP-1 consensus oligonucleotide which contains binding site for NF-E2, c-jun and c-fos. The results showed that the transcription factors NF-E2, c-jun and c-fos of AP-1 family could be induced by PNS. Western blot demonstrated that the nuclear protein of both NF-E2 and c-jun in four cell lines treated by PNS were increased by 1.5-2.5- and 2.0-3.0-fold over untreated cells respectively. The c-fos protein in three cell lines of K562, CHRF-288 and Meg-01 was also elevated by 2.0-3.0-fold respectively, while c-fos protein in HL-60 cells was no detectable difference after PNS treatment. EMSA results in four cell lines indicated that AP-1 binding activity initiated by PNS was apparently elevated to form higher density band of AP-1-DNA complex. In conclusion, the intracellular transcription regulation initiated by PNS was involved in transcription factors NF-E2, c-jun and c-fos of AP-1 family members, which could play an important role in the up-regulation of genes expression related to proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic cells.
DNA ; metabolism ; DNA-Binding Proteins ; genetics ; Erythroid-Specific DNA-Binding Factors ; Gene Expression Regulation ; drug effects ; Genes, fos ; Genes, jun ; Ginsenosides ; pharmacology ; HL-60 Cells ; Humans ; K562 Cells ; NF-E2 Transcription Factor ; NF-E2 Transcription Factor, p45 Subunit ; Panax ; Transcription Factor AP-1 ; metabolism ; Transcription Factors ; genetics ; Up-Regulation

OBJECTIVETo present a new neurovascular island flap for fingertip reconstruction.

METHODSBased on the transverse palmar branch of the digital artery, this flap was designed on the volar side of a digit and reversed to repair the fingertip defects.

RESULTS12 fingers in 11 patients were reconstructed using this flap. Of them, 11 flaps survived and one necrosed. The contour of the reconstructed fingers looked well.

CONCLUSIONThis new neurovascular island flap provides excellent padding and sensation for fingertip reconstruction. The technique is simple.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Female ; Finger Injuries ; surgery ; Fingers ; blood supply ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; methods ; Skin Transplantation ; Surgical Flaps ; blood supply ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo explore the indication of hysterectomy after successful resuscitation of cardiac arrest due to obstetric hemorrhagic shock.

METHODSA retrospective analysis was conducted in 13 patients with cardiac arrest due to obstetric hemorrhagic shock in 7 hospitals of Guangzhou, including 12 patients undergoing hysterectomy and 1 undergoing uterine artery embolization.

RESULTSs After successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation, only 4 of the 13 patients undergoing hysterectomy or uterine artery embolization for continuing uterus hemorrhage survived.

CONCLUSIONDetailed plans and emergency measures should be formulated in the management of high-risk pregnancies. Early diagnosis and active treatment of obstetric hemorrhagic shock with hysterectomy or uterine artery embolization are critical in preventing cardiac arrest and improving the survival of the patients.

Adult ; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ; Female ; Heart Arrest ; etiology ; therapy ; Humans ; Hysterectomy ; Postpartum Hemorrhage ; surgery ; Pregnancy ; Retrospective Studies ; Shock, Hemorrhagic ; etiology ; therapy ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the treatment of recurrent acute cholangitis with hepatolithiasis.

METHODSWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of patients with recurrent acute cholangitis who were treated in Peking Union Medical College Hospitals emergency department from January 1998 to December 2008.

RESULTSTotally 408 patients underwent surgery, of which 167 patients received emergency operations and 241 underwent selective operations after medication and interventional treatment. The incidence of complications was 6.4% among those who received emergency operations and 3.2% among selective operations. The 30-day mortality rate of selective operations was zero.

CONCLUSIONAlong with the progress of percutaneous cholangiographic drainage and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, selective operations have been increasingly applied for acute cholangitis with notably low complications and postoperative death.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Cholangitis ; etiology ; surgery ; Cholelithiasis ; complications ; surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo investigate the role of methylation on E-cadherin inactivation in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cell line HNE1 and CNE2, as well as evaluate the inhibitory effect of 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-Aza-dC) on cell abilities of proliferation and invasion.

METHODSThe expression level of E-cadherin was measured by RT-PCR, Western blot and immunohistochemistry (polymer method), the methyaltion status was analyzed by methylation-specific PCR (MSP), and cell proliferation and invasion were examined by MTT and invasion assay, separately before and after treatment with demethylating agent 5-Aza-dC.

RESULTSThe expression level of E-cadherin was down-regulated compared with the normal tissue, simultaneously partially methylated in gene promoter. Treatment with 20 µmol/L 5-Aza-dC increased the expression of E-cadherin and reduced the methylation degree. Moreover, it also significantly suppressed cell growth (27.6% for HNE1 cells and 34.3% for CNE2 cells, P < 0.05) and invasiveness (37.2% for HNE1 cells and 29.7% for CNE2 cells, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONSAberrant methylation around gene promoter region may play an important part in down regulation of E-cadherin in NPC, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for demethylating agents such as 5-Aza-dC.

Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic ; pharmacology ; Azacitidine ; analogs & derivatives ; pharmacology ; Cadherins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Movement ; drug effects ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; DNA Methylation ; Down-Regulation ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Humans ; Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Neoplasm Invasiveness ; Promoter Regions, Genetic

OBJECTIVETo study the effects of different parameters (frequency, intensity, needle-retained time and treatment interval) of electroacupuncture at Fenglong (ST 40) for adjusting blood lipids, so as to find out the optimization parameter.

METHODSFifty-four cases meeting the criteria for hyperlipoidemia were randomly divided into 27 groups with orthogonal design L27 (3(13) ). According to the orthogonal design program they were treated with electroacupuncture at Fenglong (ST 40). Ten sessions constituted one course with a one week's interval between two course. The treatment was given for 2 courses.

RESULTS(1) The parameters of EA at Fenglong (ST 40) for regulating blood lipids in primary and secondary orders are: frequency, needle-retained time, interval of treatment, intensity. (2) The parameters of EA at Fenglong (ST 40) for various programs in regulating various blood lipids are: for TG, frequency AM 50 Hz, needle-retained time 20 ain, intensity 1 mA, twice each week; for TC, frequency AM 100 Hz, needle-retained time 30 min, intensity 1 mA, once every other day; for LDL-C, frequency Am 100 Hz, needle-retained time 30 min, intensity tolerable and comfortable, once every other day.

Acupuncture Points ; Aged ; Cholesterol ; blood ; Cholesterol, HDL ; blood ; Cholesterol, LDL ; blood ; Electroacupuncture ; methods ; Female ; Humans ; Hyperlipidemias ; blood ; therapy ; Lipids ; blood ; Male ; Middle Aged

OBJECTIVETo study the anti-angiogenic effect of ginsenoside Rg3 (Rg3 in abbreviation) in human nasopharyngeal carcinoma HNE-1 cells in vitro.

METHODSThe tube-like structure (TLS) formation of HNE-1 cells, cultured in medium with different concentrations of Rg3, was determined by in vitro anti-angiogenic test based on preliminary experiment observing the TLSs formed by HNE-1 cells on Matrigel and their structural characteristics. The VEGF expression level in HNE-1 cells was determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Western-blot test after 48-hour cultured in medium with different concentrations of Rg3.

RESULTSHNE-1 cells could form TLSs and mosaic vessels when mix-cultured with CRL-2480 on Matrigel. Rg3 could inhibit the TLS formation of HNE-1 cells. After 24-hour culture in medium with Rg3 at concentrations of 0, 50, 100 and 200 µg/ml, the number of TLSs were 75.50 ± 6.86, 55.00 ± 11.92, 39.75 ± 7.93 and 24.50 ± 6.25, respectively, which were negatively correlated with the concentrations of Rg3 (r = -0.928; P < 0.01). After 48 hours of culture, the expressions of VEGF significantly declined by IHC test with results as 0.19 ± 0.03, 0.13 ± 0.02, 0.11 ± 0.01, and 0.08 ± 0.01, respectively, which were negatively correlated with the concentrations of Rg3 (r = -0.911; P < 0.01). The expressions of VEGF also gradually decreased as revealed by Western blot test, with corresponding results as 119.49, 111.51, 86.45, and 38.29. All of the tests showed significantly declined results in the group at the concentration of 200 µg/ml Rg3.

CONCLUSIONRg3 can inhibit the vasculogenic mimicry of HNE-1 cells, and the possible mechanism might be associated with the down-regulation of VEGF protein expression in HNE-1 cells.

Angiogenesis Inhibitors ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; metabolism ; pathology ; Cell Line ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Coculture Techniques ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Down-Regulation ; Endothelial Cells ; cytology ; Ginsenosides ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Neovascularization, Pathologic ; prevention & control ; Umbilical Veins ; cytology ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; metabolism