Objective To investigate the effects of polysaccharide sulfate(PSS)on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced mice pulmonary microvascular endothelial cell(PMVEC) injury in vitro .Methods PMVEC were divided into the blank control group (C) ,LPS stimulation group (L) and PSS+ LPS group (LP) .The effect of PSS on the viability of LPS-induced PMVEC was ob-served by MTT assay .The influence of polymorphonuclear(PMN) on the PMVEC adhesion number was measured by the rose Ben-gal staining .The concentrations of TNF-αand ICAM-1 in culture supernatant of PMVEC were detected by ELISA assay .Results PSS could inhibit the decrease of PMVEC viability caused by LPS(P=0 .001) ,compared with the group C ,the adhesion number of PMVEC and PMN in the group L was significantly increased(P=0 .000) ,the expression of TNF-αand ICAM-1 was significantly increased(P=0 .000);compared with the group L ,PSS pretreatment for 1 h could significantly decrease the LPS caused adhesion of PMVEC and PMN(P=0 .000) ,the expression of TNF-αand ICAM in the group LP was significantly decreased (P<0 .05) .Con-clusion PSS can inhibit LPS-induced PMVEC injury and adhesion of PMVEC and PMN ,its mechanism may be related with the de-crease of ICAM-1 and TNF-αexpression .

Objective To investigate the CT and MR] features of basal cell adenoma of the parotid gland. Methods CT and MRI features of 9 basal cell adenoma cases (4 men and 5 women, median age 58) confirmed by operation and pathology were reviewed retrospectively. All CT and MR images were retrospectively evaluated with respect to location, size, morphology, margin, CT density/MR] signal intensity and enhancement behavior. Results Each of the 9 patients had only 1 tumor. Eight lesions were located in the superficial lobe and 1 in the deep lobe. Seven tumors were round without lobular appearance, and 2 tumors were elliptic with small lobular appearance. All the 9 lesions were well circumscribed with smooth contours. A capsule-like rim with low intensity on MR[ was observed in 2 lesions, and a rim with high intensity on T1 WI and T2 WI was detected in another lesion. These 3 lesions showed low intensity on T1 WI and T2 WI with heterogeneously strong enhancement and delayed enhancement. Four lesions showed cystic areas in the center with mural nodules on CT, which were moderately or obviously enhanced (the mean increase of CT values: 65.5 H U ), and 2 lesions showed homogeneous enhancement. Conclusion Basal cell adenoma of parotid gland should be first considered when the old women had single round lesion located in the superficial lobe with smooth contour and low intensity on T2WI, especially when cystic areas were observed in the center with mural nodules on CT/MR.

BACKGROUND: MyoD gene is one of family members of muscle transcription factors. Transfection MyoD gene can switch on the procedure of differentiation of muscles, and transit non-muscle cells into muscle cells.The MyoD gene only expresses in skeletal muscles. Based on the same contractive structure in myocardial cells and skeletal muscle cells, it is imagined that the conversion from exogenous MyoD gene-induced fibroblast in local myocardium into skeletal muscle cells that had contractive function may become another method in the treatment of congestive heart failure on clinic.OBJECTIVE: To construct and identify a recombinant adenoviral vector carrying MyoD gene for further studies on the recovery function of MyoD gene in myocardial injury.DESIGN: Single sample experiment.SETTING: Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University.MATERIALS: The experiment was conducted at the Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology, Nanjing Medical University between September 2004 and September 2005. MyoD gene and non-replicating form expressive vector of adenovirus were taken as research materials.METHODS: MyoD cDNA fragments were extracted from plasmids pEMSV-MyoD with polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and PCR was used to clone the whole-length gene of MyoD. After adding CACC sequence at 5' end, MyoD gene was cloned by orient topology into transfer ventor, pENTR/D-TOPO. Objective gene was transferred into adenoviral expression vector DNA via pENTR/D-TOPO vector. The recombinant adenoviral vectors transfected into HEK293A cells by using lipofectamine were packaged and amplified.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Evaluation of PCR and DNA sequencing were used for confirming the size of segment and correctness of rank of MyoD cDNA and detecting the titre of virus.RESULTS: MyoD recombinant adenovirus contained target segment with precise length confirmed by PCR and DNA sequence that was correct. The titre of virus was 1.3×1011 pfu/mL.CONCLUSION: The recombinant adenoviral vector carrying MyoD gene is constructed successfully.

Objective:To study the influence of different methods on serum soluble intercellular adhesion molecule1 (sICAM1) in patients with acute cerebral infarction. Methods: Double antibody enzyme-linked immunoadsorbent assay was used. Results and Conclusion: Scalp point-to-point acupuncture has a significant reducing effect on abnormally elevated serum sICAM1 in patients with acute cerebral infarction. Its curative effect is superior to that of simple Western medicine. There is a significant difference between them (P＜0.05).

In the treatment of 48 cases of peripheral facial paralysis by puncturing Yangbai (GB 14)toward Yuyao (Ex-HN 4), Dicang (ST 4) toward Jiache (ST 6), Xiaguan (ST 7) toward Jiache (ST 6),Sibai (ST 2) toward Quanliao (SI 18), Baihui (GV 20) toward Taiyang (Ex-HN 5), Yintang (Ex-HN 3)toward Shangen (Ex-HN), Cuanzhu (BL 2) toward Jingming (BL 1), and Hegu (LI 4) toward Laogong (PC 8) on the sick side, with other acupoints added in accordance with the symptoms, the results showed cure in 39 cases, remarkable effect in 7 cases, failure in 2 cases, and the curative rate in 81.2% and the effective rate in 95.8%.

Objective To determine the prognosis and risk factors of neonatal cerebral infarction.Methods From January 2002 to December 2010,44 newborn infants were diagnosed with cerebral infarction by imaging examinations at Peking University First Hospital.The neurodevelopmental outcomes of these newborn infants were followed up and evaluated by clinical manifestations,Gesell development scale,cranial imaging,electroencephalogram and auditory evoked potential.Factors related to prognosis were analyzed with single and multi-factor Logistic regression analysis.Results Thirty-eight (86％) cases were followed up,and of these cases,five children died and the results of three were inconclusive due to small age (less than 6 months old).Among the remaining 30 children,neurodevelopmental outcome was normal in 15 cases and abnormal in the remaining 15 cases,thus,the incidence of sequelae was 50％ (15/30) and the mortality rate was 13％ (5/38).Of the 15 abnormal cases,all had cerebral palsy and movement retardation,eight cases had cognitive impairment,eight cases had epilepsy and five had visual impairment.The incidence of large cerebral infarction (more than one lobe) was 14/15,worse cranial imaging outcome (one month after treatment,cerebral infarction lesion still present or had expanded)was 13/15,and severe complications was 8/15 in the newborns with sequelae,which were higher than in those without sequelae (4/15,5/15 and 1/15,respectively) (x2=13.889,8.889 and 7.778,all P＜0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that large cerebral infarction was a risk factor for sequelae (OR=38.500,95％C1:3.749-395.407,P=0.002),however,worse cranial imaging outcome (OR=8.563,95％CI:0.909-80.683,P=0.061) and severe complications (OR=18.024,95％CI:0.516-630.163,P=0.111) were not risk factors for sequelae.Cerebral infarction with middle cerebral artery injury had a high risk of movement retardation (OR=6.000,95％CI:1.172-3.725,P=0.025),and those with a large cerebral infarction were more likely to have epilepsy (x2=7.273,P=0.010).The incidence of large cerebral infarction in the newborn infants with cognitive impairment was 8/8,which was much higher than in those without cognitive impairment (46％,10/22),thus,infarct area may be related to cognitive ability (x2=7.273,P=0.010).Conclusions Neonatal cerebral infarction might result in many types of sequelae,with motor impairment being the most common form.A large cerebral infarction is more likely to result in abnormal neurodevelopmental outcome.

Objective To compare the effects oflightwand(LW) and direct laryngoscope(DL) in elderly patients undergoing surgery on hemodynamics and stress responses.Methods Forty elderly patients with ASA grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ grade who selective surgery were divided into LW group and DL group by random digits table method,each group with 20 cases.Systolic blood pressure (SBP),diastolic blood pressure (DBP),heart rate(HR) were recorded respectively before intubation,30 seconds and 5 minutes after intubation.Extracted patients with peripheral arterial 3 ml at the same time,measured by radioimmunoassay epinephrine and norepinephrine levels.Results The SBP,DBP,HR,epinephrine,norepinephrine 30 seconds after intubation in LW group were significantly lower than those in DL group [(140.50 ± 21.91) mm Hg(1 mm Hg =0.133 kPa) vs.(167.95 ± 17.85) mm Hg,(67.80 ± 6.76) mm Hg vs.(84.15 ±9.89) mm Hg,(85.10 ± 11.76) times/min vs.(96.30 ± 13.72) times/min,(49.47 ± 8.09) ng/L vs.(61.25 ± 9.43) ng/L,(171.27 ± 17.11) ng/L vs.(187.40 ± 16.13) ng/L,P ＜ 0.01].The SBP,epinephrine,norepinephrine 5 minutes after intubation in LW group were significantly lower than those in DL group [(120.75 ± 17.12) mm Hg vs.(136.65 ± 15.43) mm Hg,(39.80 ±7.38) ng/L vs.(47.63 ±8.48) ng/L,(155.93 ± 17.11) ng/L vs.(172.76 ± 13.45) ng/L,P ＜ 0.01].Conclusion Both LW and DL can be well done in elderly patients intubation,but LW can reduce stress responses during the intubation.

Objective To screen and identify differentially expressed genes in colorectal carcinoma and explore the possible molecular pathogenesis of colorectal carcinoma.Methods The differentially expressed cDNA bands in colorectal carcinoma specimens and matched adjacent normal tissues were isolated by fluorescent mRNA differential display.Following differential display PCR (DD-PCR),all cDNA fragments were sequenced.By using BLAST software,the sequencing results were compared with Genebank database for homologue analysis.RT-PCR was used to detect the expression of one of the differentially expressed genes in colorectal carcinoma samples were identified by semi-RT-PCR.Results BLAST analysis revealed that the cDNA band was homologous to DDX32 (99%) and its up-regulated expression in colorectal carcinoma tissues was confirmed by RT-PCR (P

This paper summarized the nursing experience of one infant with right lower limb ischemia caused by amniotic band syndrome. The nursing key points included:careful observation of the infant condition,exposing the wound,raising the affected limb,wound disinfection,and removing necrotic tissues at the surface skin,applying topical drugs for promoting tissue growth and antibiotics,selecting appropriate dressing to provide suitable environment for tissue regeneration;debridement of inguinal skin,dressing change,assessing pain and providing corresponding care during debridement;infection prevention. After 29 days of treatment and careful nursing care,the skin damage was repaired on the right lower limb,swelling subsided,the necrotic tissues at right inguinal region were completely cleared,granulation tissue was formed,and the infant was discharged smoothly.

Objective To investigate the antioxidative effect of polypeptide from Chlamys farreri (PCF) on HaCaT cells damaged by ultraviolet B (UVB). Methods HaCaT cells model established by UVB irradiation were randomly divided into seven groups. After pretreatment with different concentrations of PCF for 1 h, the cells were irradiated by UVB at a dose of 30mJ/cm~ 2, and followed further incubatiou for 18 h. Enzyme activities including superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and catalase (CAT) were determined by biochemical methods. Total antioxidative capacity (T-AOC) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were also determined. Results PCF could enhance the activities of SOD, GSH-Px and CAT; increased T-AOC and inhibited MDA formation. Conclusion These results indicated that PCF exhibited protective effects on HaCaT cells irradiated by UVB owing to its antioxidative action.