Objective To explore the effect of boiled fenugreek seeds on renal matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2) activity in diabetic rats.Methods The model of diabetes was built with STZ in rats.The model rats were randomly divided into diabetes control groups (DM ) (n=10) and fenugreek seeds groups(FN) (n=10,and while normal control group (N) (n=10)rats was used.Diabetic rats were treated with fenugreek seeds for 12 weeks,the renal morphology and MMP-2 activity were observed in three groups .Results After diabetic rats were treated with fenugreek seeds for 12 weeks,optical microscopic examination indicated that the glomerular structure in N group was normal,the glomerular lesions in rats of DM groups were seriously and the pathologic changes of glomerular in rats of FN groups were alleviated significantly.Immunohistochemical results showed that the Col Ⅳ expression in glomerular ECM was increased in DM group compared with N group,and was decreased in FN group.The activity of MMP-2 was increased in FN group (1.41?0.18) compared with DM group (1.05?0.19) (P

Objective To observe the effects of fluvastatin on proliferation and apoptosis of HL-60 cells,and to offer the theoretical evidence for tumor treatment.Methods HL-60 cells were divided into:fluvastatin groups(0.5,5.0,10.0 and 20.0 ?mol?L-1),HL-60 control group,positive control group(treated with 10.0 ?mol?L-1ATRA).The live cell number was counted for cell proliferation assay.The growth inhibitory rate of HL-60 cells was detected using CCK-8 kit.The cell cycle distribution and apoptotic rate were measured using flow cytometry assay.Results Compared with control group,after HL-60 cells were treated with 0.5,5.0,10.0 and 20.0 ?mol?L-1of fluvastatin for 1-4 d,the number of live cells decreased in different level(P

Objective To investigate the relationship between C-C chemokinereceptor type 2 (CCR2) and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38MAPK) signaling pathway in the dorsal root ganglion of rats and further clarify the mechanism of inflammatory pain.Methods Sevemy-two female Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 150-180 g,aged 3-4 months,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =24 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),inflammatory pain group (IP group) and CCR2 inhibitor RS102895 group (group RS).Inflammatory pain was induced by subcutaneous injection of Freund's adjuvant 100μl into the plantar surface of the right hindpaw.RS102895 20 mg/kg was injected subcutaneously once a day for 7 consecutive days in addition to Freund's adjuvant in group RS.Mechanical paw withdrawal threshold (MWT) was measured before injection and at 1,3,5 and 7 days after injection.At 3,5 and 7 days after injection,8 rats in each group were sacrificed and the dorsal root ganglions were removed for determination of the expression of CCR2 and phosphor-p38MAPK (p-p38MAPK) (by immuno-histochemical staining),and CCR2 and p38MAPK mRNA (using fluorescent quantitative PCR).Immuno-histochemical staining was scored.Results Compared with group C,MWT was significantly decreased after injection,the number of p-p38MAPK positive neurons and immuno-histochemical staining score were increased,and CCR2 and p38MAPK mRNA expression was up-regulated in IP and RS groups.Compared with group IP,MWT was significantly increased after injection,the number of p-p38MAPK positive neurons and immuno-histochemical staining score were decreased,and CCR2 and p3gMAPK mRNAexpression was down-regulated in RS group.Conclusion CCR2 in the dorsal root ganglion is involved in the development of inflammato pain possibility through activating p38MAPK signaling pathway in rats.

Objective To compare the clinical effects of treating cervical prolapse of intervertebral disc by using Solis cage, titanium cage and autogenous iliac crest graft (AICG) combined with titanium plate. Methods 64 cases of cervical prolapse of intervertebral disc were analyzed retrospectively. All the patients were followed up for about one year. Group A is composed of 20 patients (30 intervertebral spaces) treated with microdiscectomy and Solis cage fusion;group B is composed of 21 patients(22 intervertebral spaces) treated with titanium cage and group C is involved of 23patients(28 intervertebral spaces) which were dealt with AICG combined with titanium plate. The differences in the to-tal X ray exposure time, time working on iliac bone, incidence of complications, fusion rate, incidence of JOA score recovery rate more than 50 % and rehabilitation time of the three groups are analyzed. Results All indexes from group A and B were more satisfactory than those from group C (P＜0. 05). The statistic analysis results of the incidence of complications of cervical part, rehabilitation time in group A are 5.0± 1.8, 5.1 ± 1.2; and that is 14.3±2.6, 7.5 ± 1.6and 26.1±6.2, 8.6±2.3 in group B and group C respectively. There is significant difference between group A and group B on the incidence of complications of cervical part and rehabilitation time (P＜0.05). Results of the incidence of JOA score recovery rate ＞ 50 % in group A(95.8 ± 3.2) was more satisfactory than that in group B(93.6 ± 2.9),while there was no statistical difference between group A and group B (P＞0.05). Conclusion The Solis cage is better in treating the cervical prolapse of intervertebral disc than other ways. Also, it makes the operation easier, rehabilitation time shorter, and it causes fewer complications.

Objective To examine whether speckle tracking imaging(STI) could provide for the assessment of acute cardiac rejection. Methods Hearts from Brown Norway rats or Lewis rats were transplanted into other Brown Norway rats. Isografts and groups of allografts either untreated or treated with cyclosporin A (CsA) at a low dose (3 mg ·kg-1 ·d-1) or high dose (10mg · kg-1 ·d-1) from 1　day before transplantation were compared at posttransplantation day 7. Results Echocardiography-derived left ventricular post wall thickness was increased only in untreated allografts. The left ventricular eject fraction was significant lower in the allografts compared with isograft, but allografts treated without or with low-dose CsA showed similar results. The radial systolic radial strain rate showed a lower value in untreated allografts than other grafts,but there was no significant differences between allograft treated with high- or low-dose CsA and isografts. The circumferential strain and circumferential strain rate was comparable among the 4 groups. However the radial strain exhibited a clear gradient in these groups [(2. 8 ± 1.3)％ in untreated allografts, (5.2 ± 0.9)％ in allografts treated with low-dose CsA, (6.3 ± 1.8 )％ in allografts treated with high-dose CsA,and (12.7 ± 7.9) in isografts, P＜0.001]. The radial strain exhibited a clear correlation with the severity of rejection ( r =-0.812, P＜ 0.0000). Conclusions The radial strain decreased as the severity of rejection worsen. STI offers promise as a noninvasive method for detecting transplant allograft rejection.

ts the shear stress, thus, facilitates the union of fracture and the restoration of function.

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection into detrusor to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).Methods A total of 78 patients with SCI were treated with transurethral injection of BTX-A (300 IU dissolved in 15 ml of saline) into 30 different points of detrusor with 15 ml in every patients. Urodynamic parameters and voiding diary were assessed at baseline and 3 weeks and 3 months after the injections. Adverse events were recorded after the injection if present.Results After the first injection, 78 patients showed that the mean frequencies of incontinence decreased from 13.5 to 2.7 times per day, the mean volume of intermittent catheterization (IC) increased from 131 ml to 389 ml per time, the mean volume of incontinence decreased from 1 690 ml to 281 ml per day, the mean getting effect time was 7.6 days. 10 patients received second injection at 8.9 months after first injection, the results showed that the mean frequencies of incontinence decreased from 9.7 to 3.7 times per day, the mean IC volume increased from 108 ml to 387 ml. 6 patients received third injection at 5.8 months after second injection, the results showed that the mean frequencies of incontinence decreased from 9.2 to 3.9 times per day, the mean IC volume increased from 116 ml to 364 ml. No side effects were observed during the follow-up.Conclusion BTX-A injection into detrusor to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity in patients with SCI seems to be an effective, safe and miniinvasive solution.

Objective To investigate the effect of Holmium laser urethrotomy under ureteroscopy on urethral stricture.Methods 30 men with urethral stricture who accepted urethrotomy with Holmium laser under ureteroscopy were observed.Results Operation was performed successfully in 21 cases;7 cases underwent 2～3 endoscopic surgical treatments.Endoscopic surgical treatment failed in 2 cases,and open surgery were performed on them.21 cases were followed up for 3～37 months,and 8 of them need urethral dilatation termly.Conclusion Endoscopic surgery with ureteroscopy and Holmium laser may be effective on urethral stricture with slight trauma.

Objective To assess clinical and urodynamic results of augmentation enterocystoplasty (AE) in patients with ncurogcnic hladdcr dysfunction (NBD).Methods Retrospectively reviewed our database between 2005-2011 to identify 77 patients who underwent AE ( sigmoid 74 patients,ileum 3 patients).Postoperativc complications,renal function,urodynamics parameters and quality of daily life were evaluated.Results The mean follow-up length was 24 months.Compared with pre-operative condition,the mean bladder capacity significantly increased from (160.6 ± 128.3) to (468.5 ± 60.6) ml (P ＜0.001 ) and the maximum detrusor pressure decreased from ( 31.1 ± 26.4) to ( 10.9 ± 4.5 ) cm H2O ( P =0.002 ).Serum creatinine level decreased from (270.3 ± 113.6 ) to ( 174.4 ± 81.3 ) μmol/(l) ( P =0.00 1 ).There were significant decrease on mean number of incontinence episodes and pads used per day ( P ＜0.01 ).Post-operative complications included metabolic acidosis in two patients (2.6％),adhesive intestinal obstruction in four patients (5.2％),deteriorating renal function in one patients ( 1.2％ ) and recurrence of vesicoureteral reflux in three patients (3.9％).Conclusions The results suggest that AE is safe and effective in treating patients with NBD.Concomitant URI is considerèd on patients with long illness history,vesicoureteral reflux at low intravesical pressures and upper urinary tract dilation.Patients with moderate and severe upper urinary tract deteriorations benefit from this procedure and the benefit can maintain a long time.

Objective To assess the risk factors of the in-hospital mortality of acute type A aortic dissection after operation. Method From January 2003 to June 2008,185 patients, 144 males and 41 females, with acute type A aortic dissection operated on were enrolled. The average age of patients was (49.46 ± 11.04 ) years old.The patients' demographics, history, clinical features, and some laboratory examinations were reviewed. Univariate and multivariate analysis followed by logistic regression analysis were carried out to identify the predictors of inhospital mortality. Results The in-hospital mortality rate was 9.1%. The results of univariate and multivariate analyses as follows: pre-operation positive neurological symptom (Univariate OR = 5.084,95%CI:1.792 -14.426, P = 0.002; Multivariate OR = 5.538,95%CI: 1.834 - 16.721, P = 0.002, respectively), hypotension (Univariate OR = 6.986,95%CI:1.510- 32.323,P =0.013; multivariate OR = 1.998,95%CI:0.315-12.679,P = 0.463, respectively) and renal failure (Univariate OR = 3.594,95%CI:1.237 - 10.438,P =0.019; Multivariate OR = 3.254,95%CI:1.034- 10.242, P= 0.044, respectively). Conclusions There are two predictors, pre-operation positive neurological symptom and renal failure, of pre-hospital mortality found in current analyses. Our results may improve the regimen made by cardiac surgeons and emergency doctors so as to help patients and their relatives to make correct decision.