Aim To investigate the effects of PGF_(2?) upon glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and the calcium response in NIT-1 beta cells.Methods Using the radioimmunoassay(RIA),the amount of PGF_(2?) augmentation of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion was determined in different conditions and the confocal laser scanning methods by Fluo-3AM as a fluorescent probe were used to analyze the NIT-1 beta cell intracellular calcium response in correlated various terms.Results In the presence of 16.5 mmol?L~(-1) glucose,PGF_(2?)(0.1,1,5 ?mol?L~(-1)) dose-dependently augmented glucose-induced insulin secretion in NIT-1 beta cells,especially at 5 ?mol?L~(-1)(P0.05).Meanwhile,Exposure of the NIT-1 cells to 5 ?mol?L~(-1) PGF_(2?) induced a rapid increase of intracellular calcium(P

Objective To investigate whether mTOR/p70S6K signal was activated in peripheral T lymphocytes of the coronary heart disease (CHD) patients and to investigate its possible role in the pathogenesis of coronary atherosclerosis. Methods The mRNA expressions of mTOR andp70S6K were detected by RT-PCR and protein expressions of mTOR, p70S6K and phosphorylated-p70S6K (p-p70S6K) were detected by Western blot assay in T cells isolated from peripheral blood of the CHD patients (including AMI, UAP, SAP) and the CPS patients. Results Levels of mTOR and p-p70S6K were significantly enhanced in the AMI and UAP groups as compared with those in the SAP and CPS groups (P < 0.05, respectively). The mRNA expressions of mTOR and p70S6K were significantly increased in the AMI and UAP groups as compared with those in the SAP and CPS groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion The mTOR/p70S6K pathway is activated in the peripheral T lymphocytes of CHD patients with AMI and UAP , which may participate in the pathological process of coronary atherosclerosis.

The concentration of serum adiponectin [(2.51±1.42)mg/L] was lower in the group of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus as compared with that in normal controlgroup [(5.26±0.78)mg/L ,P＜0.01]. The concentration of serum adiponectin was lower in the diabetics with macrovascular complications (MVC) [(1.38±0.77)mg/L] as compared with those without macrovascular complication [(3.66±0.91)mg/L]. The concentration of serum resistin was higher in the diabetic group as compared with that in control group[(7.07±1.11 vs 6.09±0.47)μg/L, P＜0.01]. It was also higher in patients with MVC [(7.96±0.65)μg/L] compared with those without MVC [(6.10±0.43)μgL, P＜0.01].

[Objective]To explore the MRI features of the mucinous breast carcinoma and the correlation with biological prognos?tic factors.[Methods]MRI features of 35 pure and 15 mixed mucinous carcinomas were retrospectively analyzed. MR images were reviewed for shape,margin,the signal intensity,enhancement patterns of tumors and DWI features. All the patients were detected by immunohistochemical staining with expression of ER,PR,CerbB-2,Ki-67 and Her-2. Correlations between the pure and mixed mucinous breast carcinoma and prognostic factors were analyzed.[Results]16 oval masses(16/35,45.7%)and 10 circular masses (10/35,28.6%)were found in 35 pure mucinous breast carcinomas with clear boundary(26/35,74.3%)and lobulated shape(31/35,88.6%);9 irregular masses(9/15,60%)were found in mixed mucinous breast carcinomas with unclear boundary(13/15, 86.7%). Very high signal intensity on T2-weighted images was found in 33 pure mucinous carcinomas(33/35,94.3%)and 11 mixed mucinous carcinomas showed mixed signal intensity(11/15,73.3%). Early enhancement rate was(114.7 ± 9.1)% for pure muci?nous carcinomas and(165.6 ± 14.3)%for mixed mucinous carcinomas. 28 pure mucinous tumors demonstrated persistent enhancing pattern on time-signal intensity curve ,7 pure mucinous tumors demonstrated plateau pattern and 7 mixed mucinous carcinomas showed plateau pattern and washout pattern respectively. Mean ADC value was(1.91 ± 0.06)×10-3 mm2/s for pure mucinous carcino?mas and(1.13±0.08)×10-3mm2/s for mixed mucinous carcinomas. There was significant difference with morphology,boundary,T2WI signal,early enhancement rate,time-signal intensity curve,ADC value between pure and mixed mucinous breast carcinoma(P <0.05). There was significant difference between pure and mixed mucinous breast carcinoma with Her-2 and Ki-67 expression(P <0.05).[Conclusion]MRI could identify PMBC and MMBC from the shape,the signal intensity,dynamic enhancement and ADC val?ue,and PMBC had distinctive MRI features. The prognosis of MMBC is worse than that of PMBC form correlation between biological prognostic factors and mucinous breast carcinoma.

0.05). However, in the presence of 16.5 mmol/L glucose, PGF_ 2? increased significantly in insulin secretion (P

Objective To study the protective effect of erythropoietin (EPO) on brain tissue with cardiac arrest-cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CA-CPR) and its mechanism.Methods 120 male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into three groups (each n =40),namely:sham group,routine chest compression group,and conventional chest compression + EPO group (EPO group).The rats in each group were subdivided into CA and 6,12,24,48 hours after restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) five subgroups (each n =8).The model of CA was reproduced according to the Hendrickx classical asphyxia method followed by routine chest compression,and the rats in sham group only underwent anesthesia,tracheostomy intubation and venous-puncture without asphyxia and CPR.The rats in EPO group were given the routine chest compression + EPO 5 kU/kg (2 mL/kg) after CA.Blood sample was collected at different time points of intervention for the determination the content of serum S100 β protein by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).All the rats were sacrificed at the corresponding time points,and the hippocampus was harvested for the calculation of the number of S100 β protein positive cells,and to examine the pathological changes and their scores at 24 hours after ROSC by light microscopy.Results With prolongation of ROSC time,the serum levels of S100 β protein (μg/L) in the routine chose compression group and the EPO group were significantly elevated,peaking at 24 hours (compared with CA:305.7 ± 29.2 vs.44.4 ± 6.2 in routine chest compression group,and 276.7±28.9 vs.44.7±5.6 in the EPO group,both P ＜ 0.05),followed by a fall.The levels of S100β protein at each time point after ROSC in EPO group were significanthy lower than those of the routine chest compression group (83.2 ± 7.5 vs.114.3 ± 15.3 at 6 hours,123.9 ± 20.2 vs.184.9 ± 22.2 at 12 hours,276.7 ± 28.9 vs.305.7 ± 29.2 at 24 hours,256.3 ± 26.6 vs.283.2 ± 23.6 at 48 hours,all P ＜ 0.05).With the prolongation of ROSC time,the S100 β protein positive cell number in brain (cells/HP) in the routine chest compression group and the EPO group was significantly increased,peaking at 24 hours (compared with CA:14.3±2.2 vs.6.7±0.7 in the routine chest compression group,11.3± 1.3 vs.6.8±0.9 in the EPO group,both P ＜ 0.05),then it began to fall.The S100 β protein positive cell number in brain at each time point after ROSC in the EPO group was significantly lower than that of the routine chest compression group (7.0±0.9 vs.7.9± 1.9 at6 hours,8.4± 1.1 vs.10.2±2.2 at 12 hours,11.3± 1.3 vs.14.3±2.2 at24 hours,8.3±0.8 vs.10.8±2.0 at48 hours,all P ＜ 0.05).Under the light microscope,a serious brain cortex injury was found after reproduction of the model,and the degree of injury was reduced after EPO intervention.The pathological score at 24 hours after ROSC in EPO group was lower than that of routine chest compression group (3.83±0.73 vs.4.17±0.75,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The S100β protein level in serum and brain tissue was increased early in asphyxia CA-CPR rats.EPO intervention can reduce the expression of S100 protein and reduce the degree of brain injury.

Objective:To prepare anti-human c-kit monoclonal antibody(McAb) by genetic immunization in spleen,and to determine practicability of these means to produce McAbs based on the biological activity of anti-human c-kit antibody.Methods:Recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1/c-kit extracellular domain was constructed by molecular cloning techniques,and was used to immunize BALB/c mice in spleen directly to prepare mAb against human c-kit by routine hybridoma technique.FASC、fluorescence microscope and Western blot were utilized to identify the prepared antibody.Results:c-kit extracellular region was cloned and insert pcDNA3.1 plasmid successfully.Three hybridoma cell lines 6C4、2C5 and 5D5 that secrete anti-human c-kit McAbs were obtained after using intra-spleen immunization with a DNA vaccine.The isotypes of these three antibodies were all IgM,and the epitopes were different with each other.Conclusion:The method of genetic immunization into spleen can be used to prepare anti-human c-kit monoclonal antibodies.

Objective:To explore the teaching of medical record writing based on tutorial system.Methods:The tutors and residents in standardization training both scored the medical record. The observation indexes included the difference of scoring time between the two editions, the difference of scoring value between tutors and doctors, the distribution of deduction points in medical record writing, and the change trend of medical record score in one year.Results:The scoring value of tutors was significantly lower than that of residents undergoing standardization training ( t=8.919, P<0.05); the deduction of medical records was mainly in the aspects of history of present illness, physical examination, diagnosis and analysis, and treatment plan. After one year of implementation, the score of tutors increased, while that of residents decreased. Conclusion:This method can effectively improve the teaching quality of medical record writing and the ability of residents to discerning problems in medical record writing.

Intestinal disorders often co-occur with inflammation and dysmotility. However, drugs which simultaneously improve intestinal inflammation and co-occurring dysmotility are rarely reported. Atractylodin, a widely used herbal medicine, is used to treat digestive disorders. The present study was designed to characterize the effects of atractylodin on amelioration of both jejunal inflammation and the co-occurring dysmotility in both constipation-prominent (CP) and diarrhea-prominent (DP) rats. The results indicated that atractylodin reduced proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in the plasma and inhibited the expression of inflammatory mediators iNOS and NF-kappa B in jejunal segments in both CP and DP rats. The results indicated that atractylodin exerted stimulatory effects and inhibitory effects on the contractility of jejunal segments isolated from CP and DP rats respectively, showing a contractile-state-dependent regulation. Atractylodin-induced contractile-state-dependent regulation was also observed by using rat jejunal segments in low and high contractile states respectively (5 pairs of low/high contractile states). Atractylodin up-regulated the decreased phosphorylation of 20 kDa myosin light chain, protein contents of myosin light chain kinase (MLCK), and MLCK mRNA expression in jejunal segments of CP rats and down-regulated those increased parameters in DP rats. Taken together, atractylodin alleviated rat jejunal inflammation and exerted contractile-state-dependent regulation on the contractility of jejunal segments isolated from CP and DP rats respectively, suggesting the potential clinical implication for ameliorating intestinal inflammation and co-occurring dysmotility.
Animals ; Constipation* ; Cytokines ; Diarrhea* ; Herbal Medicine ; Inflammation* ; Interleukin-6 ; Myosin Light Chains ; Myosin-Light-Chain Kinase ; NF-kappa B ; Phosphorylation ; Plasma ; Rats* ; RNA, Messenger