Protective effects of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) on ischemia in rat and mice brain were studided. The ischemia model in brains was prepared by occlusion of bilateral carotid arteries and vertebra arteries in rat. The results demonstrated that GBE had no effect on electroencephalogram (EEG) of 5 min of ischemia, but it promoted the recovery of EEG during reperfusion. When it was reperfushed for 10 min,amplitude of EEG in the control group only recovered from 17. 2% after ischemia to 46. 6% of normal level. While 0. 2g/kg GBE has a recovery of 93% from normal level. At 4. 0g/kg GBE the life-span of mice with bilateral ligated carotid arteries was significantly lengthened. The above results proved that GBE has some protective effect on anoxia caused by acute ischemia in rat and mouse brain.

[Objective]To study the expression of Cathepsin B,Caspase-3 and to explore the significance of their expression initially after acute spinal cord injury in rats.[Method]The spinal cord injury of the healthy adult SD rats (78) was induced with Nystrom’s way by the moderate compression at the level of T8 and T9 spinal cord. HE methods were used to detect the pathologic change of spinal cord. The expression of Cathepsin B and Caspase-3 were detected by immunohistochemical study. Besides,using the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated DUTP nick and labeling (TUNEL) methods to detect the level of the apoptosis of neural cells.[Result]There were few expressions of Cathepsin B, Caspase-3 and TUNEL positive cells in normal and sham operated spinal cord as detected by immunohistochemical study. The number of positive cells of Cathepsin B increased clearly at 3 days,reached a peak at 5 days,and was constant at 7 days after injury. While the expression of Caspase-3 increased obviously at 8 hours,got to a peak at 3 days,and was lowest at 7 days. And the number of positive cells of TUNEL also increased obviously at 8 hours,got to a peak at 3 days,and was lowest at 7 days. There were significance differences of morphological and position of positive cells between Cathepsin B and Caspase-3 or Tunel. [Conclusion]Caspase-3 protein expressions are enhanced in combination with neuronal apoptosis,while Cathepsin B may involve in the secondary injury by inflammatory cells after acute spinal cord injury.

Objective To explore the the interaction analysis of genetic and behavioral factors on the occurrence of acute coronary syndrome. Methods This study consisted of 134 subjects between June 2009 and Dec.2009 from affiliated hospital of Jining Medical University, All subjects underwented selective coronary angiography or coronary artery CT. Coronary artery disease based on the results of coronary angiography or coronary artery CT that at least one coronary artery diameter reduction of more than 50% and fulfilled the diagnostic criteria of ACC/AHA. 84 patients with acute coronary syndrome and 50 controls, and general informations, current disease history,past medical history, related be havioral factors were collected. DNA was extracted from acute coronary syndromepatients and healthy control subjects, stored in -20 ℃. The genotype of CFH Y402H was detected by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism(PCR-RFLP) methods in acute coronary syndrome patients and controls. PCR amplification products was verificated by electrophoresis on agarose gel. Deviation of genotype distribution form Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was assessed using x2 test in each group. Univariate and multivariate conditional logistic analyses were conducted in the end. Results The results showed that smoking history (P=0.000, OR =4.894,OR 95% CI:2.537 ～9.441 ), alcohol drinking history(P= 0.008,OR =2.879,OR 95% CI: 1.499 ～ 5.528 ), hypertension (P = 0.000, OR = 4.222, OR 95% CI: 2.195 ～ 8.123), sports activities (P =0.002,OR =0.333, OR 95% CI:0.188 ～ 0.589 ), salt intake (P= 0.006, OR = 0.457, OR 95% CI:0.287 ～0.727 ), character(P = 0.000, OR = 0.385, OR 95% CI :0.247 ～ 0.600 ) stress of occupations (P = 0.015, OR =2.118, OR 95% CI: 1.278 ～ 3.511 ) were associated with acute coronary syndrome of Northern Chinese Han population. Smoking history(P = 0.010, OR = 6.084, OR 95% CI: 1.543 ～ 23.988), hypertension (P= 0.024, OR =2.821, OR 95% CI: 1.143 ～ 6.595 ), sports activities (P= 0.004, OR = 0.297, OR 95% CI:0.130 ～ 0.678 ), personality(P= 0.011, OR = 0.435, OR 95% CI:0.229 ～ 0.829 ) were significantly associated with acute coronary syndrome in multivariate conditional logistic analyses after adjusting other factors. Conclusions Smoking history,hypertension, personality are risk factors of acute coronary syndrome of Northern Chinese Han population. Butsports activities is protective factors.

Objective To study the mechanism and the nomenclature of the lumbar disk herniation associated with posterior bony edge separation of the vertebral body, based on its CT findings in transverse and sagittal planes. Methods 18 patients with lumbar disk herniation were evaluated with the CT scan and sagittal reconstruction. Results There were 19 lumbar herniated disks associated with separated posterior bony edge of the vertebral body which protruded into the spinal canal. There was bony defect filled with disk material. In the sagittal plane, the bony separation and the posterior edge of the vertebral body formed the “V” type defect at 15 levels, and 4 were irregular or triangular. 15 cases of the disc herniation had bony separations and 4 had bone connection with the vertebral body. There were bony defect and sclerosis on the vertebral body edge. Conclusion The main mechanism was the separation compression of the herniated disk on the posterior vertebral body. The bony separation was the secondary change. So the authors suggest that such anatomical pathologic changes be named as intervertebral disk herniation associated with posterior bony separation of the lumbar vertebrae.

Objective: This study was to observe the changes of IL-6 gene expression in acute repetitive hypoxia. Method: When the ratio of living cells was more than 95%, nerve cells cultured were passed through with mixed gases of 95% N_2+5%CO_2 for 3 min followed by another gases mixture of 95% O2+5% CO_2 for 10 min. After repeated the experiment as above, the alteration in the expression of IL-6 gene was measured using the RT-PCR method. The prod ucts of PCR were analyzed with computer Gel imaging and image analysis instrument. Result: After the first hypoxia IL-6 gene expression enhanced, and after the second hypoxia, it was still stronger than baseline although it declined slightly. There was no significant RNA disintegration. Conclusion:The IL-6 involves in the cellular defense in hypoxia adaptation.

Objective To investigate the proliferation and cytotoxicity of cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) induced by ovarian cancer cells transfected with a CD 80 gene containing retroviral vector Methods The ovarian cancer cell line TYK cells were transfected with retro virus vector PLXSN hCD 80 After geneticin (G418) selection, the CD 80 expression of the transfectants was confirmed by flow cytometry CTL was induced by co culture of CD 80 expressing TYK cells (TYK hCD 80 ) and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) in the presence of anti CD 3 monoclonal antibody (McAb) Proliferation of PBMC was measured using 3?H Thymidine incorporation assay The lysis activity of CTL toward tumor cells was determined using methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay Results After transfection and G418 selection, the CD 80 expression was proved by flow cytometry The highest rate of CD 80 expression was 84 9% The TYK cell line expressing high CD 80 was named TYK hCD 80 In the presence of anti CD 3 McAb,TYK hCD 80 significantly enhanced proliferation of PBMC than TYK cells ( 3H Thymidine incorporation, (40 604? 842) vs (8 000? 594) cpm ( P

AIM: To study the effect of caffeine on the large conductance calcium activated potassium (K_(Ca)) channels by patch-clamp technique on smooth muscle cells enzymatically isolated from the porcine coronary artery (PCASMC),and to investigate the effect of ryanodine on K_(Ca) being activated by caffeine.METHODS: Using the single channel patch-clamp technique,single PCASMC was isolated by collagenase,the activity of single K_(Ca) channel was recorded in porcine coronary artery smooth muscle cells.RESULTS: Caffeine (0.1-10 mmol/L) enhanced the open probability (Po) of K_(Ca) channels in a dose-dependent manner in the intracellular side of inside-out patches and its effect was almost completely abolished by washout. Caffeine decreased the mean close time markedly,but had no effect on the amplitude of K_(Ca) channels. However,ryanodine (10-40 μmol/L) decreased Po of K_(Ca) channels activated by caffeine in a dose-dependent manner in cell-attached patches. The mean open time also decreased.CONCLUSION: Caffeine directly activates K_(Ca) channels of porcine coronary artery smooth muscle cells in inside-out patches,the activity of single K_(Ca) channel is inhibited by ryanodine indirectly in cell-attached patches.

Objective To investigate and evaluate the detection and the variety of histology type constituent of the thyroid malignant tumor before and after universal salt iodization.Methods 1011 clinical pathological data of thyroid malignant tumor confirmed pathologically from 1961 to 2000 was retrospectively analyzed.The detection rate of thyroid malignant tumor,the constituent ratios of each histology type and the changes of age and sex distribution in main types of thyroid malignant tumor were determined.Results The total detection rate of thyroid malignant tumor after universal salt iodization (USI) (0.69%) were obviously increased compared with before universal salt iodization(0.46%,P40 years old) than before USI(≤40 years old).The incidence rates of thyroid malignant tumor in female patients were higher than male patients before and after USI.Conclusion The proportion and average age of thyroid malignant tumor increases after USI.The histological types of thyroid carcinoma have changes after USI:the proportion of PC increases obviously,the proportion of FC decreases accordingly.The average age of thyroid malignant tumor sufferers tends to increase and the peak ages of PC,FC and UC raise after USI.

AIM:To study the effect of caffeine on the large conductance calcium activated potassium (KCa) channels by patch-clamp technique on smooth muscle cells enzymatically isolated from the porcine coronary artery (PCASMC),and to investigate the effect of ryanodine on KCa being activated by caffeine.METHODS:Using the single channel patch-clamp technique,single PCASMC was isolated by collagenase,the activity of single KCa channel was recorded in porcine coronary artery smooth muscle cells.RESULTS:Caffeine (0.1-10 mmol/L) enhanced the open probability (Po) of KCa channels in a dose-dependent manner in the intracellular side of inside-out patches and its effect was almost completely abolished by washout. Caffeine decreased the mean close time markedly,but had no effect on the amplitude of KCa channels. However,ryanodine (10-40 ?mol/L) decreased Po of KCa channels activated by caffeine in a dose-dependent manner in cell-attached patches. The mean open time also decreased.CONCLUSION:Caffeine directly activates KCa channels of porcine coronary artery smooth muscle cells in inside-out patches,the activity of single KCa channel is inhibited by ryanodine indirectly in cell-attached patches.

Objective To assess the efficacy of the two antiviral medications in preventing cytomegalovirus infection and cytomegalovirus disease in renal transplant recipients.Method We searched articles from Pubmed,EMbase,Cochrane Library,Wanfang Med Online,and China's biomedical journal citation database on line.Randomized controlled trials evaluating preemptive treatment and universal prophylaxis for cytomegalovirus infection and cytomegalovirus disease in renal transplant recipients were reviewed.Two reviewers screened studies and assessed study quality according to the study population,intervention measure and results.Finally data from included studies were subjected to meta-analysis.Result Six studies involving total 752 renal transplant recipients were included in this review.Compared with preemptive treatment,universal prophylaxis significantly reduced the risk of cytomegalovirus infection at 3 rd and 12 th month,and the risk of cytomegalovirus disease at 12 th month after transplantation (RR =12.13,95 ％ CI.6.59～22.36,P＜0.05; RR =2.21,95％CI:1.62～3.01,P＜0.05; RR=1.79,95％Chl.22～2.63,P＜0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of other opportunistic infection and acute rejection.Conclusion Universal prophylaxis was more effective than preemptive treatment in preventing CMV infection and CMV disease in renal transplant recipients.