Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of remissive stage-reinforcing and acute stage-reducing acupuncture for treating apoplectic myospasm. Methods: Sixty patients with apoplectic hemiplegia were randomly divided into a treatment group of 30 cases and a control group of 30 cases. The treatment group was treated by remissive stage-reinforcing and acute stage-reducing acupuncture and the control group by modern rehabilitation training. Before and after treatment, the degree of spasm, the level of motor function and ability for daily life were evaluated by modified Ashwordth spasm grading, Brunnstrom grading and Barthel index now often used in the rehabilitation field. Results: Remissive stage-reinforcing and acute stage-reducingacupuncture was superior to modern rehabilitation training in relieving apoplectic myospasm. Conclusion: Remissive stage-reinforcing and acute stage-reducingacupuncture has a unique advantage in relieving spasm.

Objective To investigate the change in heat shock protein 70(HSP7O) in the brain tissue of fetal and newborn rats after prenatal hypoxic adaptation and the possible mechanism of the protective effect. Methods Twenty-two 22d pregnant Wistar rats were randomly divided into two groups: GroupⅠ(hypoxic adaptation group) and group Ⅱ(control group). The animals in group Ⅰ were placed in a tightly closed hypoxic adaptation chamber, of which the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations were monitored. The pregnant rats were taken out and exposed to fresh air for 5 mm when the 02 % in the chamber was reduced to 15 %, then the pregnant rats were placed back in the chamber and the above process was repeated once. The animals were then left for their natural labor. In control group the pregnant rats underwent the same process but the chamber was not tightly closed(O2 %= 21 %). Prenatal rats were delivered by cesarean section at lb. 3h, 8h, 24h, 48h, 72h, 120h and 168h after hypoxic adaptation and decapitated and brain was removed. Seven newborn rats from each group were decapitated and brain was removed for determination of HSP70 expression with immunohistochimical technique. Results No HSP7O expression was observed in the brain tissue of normal prenatal and newborn rats. HSP70 was observed in the different regions of hippocampus and cortex from 8h to 168h after hypoxic adaptation. Strongest HSP70 expression was observed in hippocampus CAl . Conclusions HSP70 plays a role in the formation of prenatal hypoxic adaptation.

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Objective To examine whether the prenatal hypoxia adaptation has any protective effect on the brain of the newborn rat Methods 12 22 day pregnant Wistar rats were randomly divided into 2 groups: the control group and the treated group In the treated group the pregnant rats were placed in a tightly closed hypoxia adaptation chamber When the O 2% in the chamber dropped to 15%, the rat was taken out to breathe fresh air for 5 min then put back in the chamber This process was repeated until its natural delivery In control the chamber was not tightly closed (O 2%=21%) 40 newborn rats weighing 6 8g were selected and subjected to brain ischemia and hypoxia, Left common carotid artrey was ligated under ether anesthesia 2h after recovery from surgery the newborn rats were placed in hypoxia chamber (T=36℃?1℃,O 2%=9%)for 1 5h 24h later they were sacrificed and brain was removed for microscopic examination (optical and electron) and flow cytometry measurement Results In the treated group most newborns were normal There were a few apoptosis cells in early stage The rate of apoptosis was 2 9%, necrosis cells could hardly be seen In the control group, although most neurons were also normal but there were apoptosis cells in early, middle and late stage and even necrosis cells The rate of apoptosis was 9 51%, which was significantly different from that in the treated group Conclusions Prenatal hypoxia adaptation has protective effect on the brain of newborn rat

ve To determine the most approprite hypoxic concentration and duration for prenatal hypoxic adaptation animal experiment by exposing pregnant rats to the hypoxic air of different oxygen concentration.Methods Full-term pregnant rats( gestation time 22 days) were placed in an airtight cabin specially designed for hypoxic adaptation experiment. The rats were divided into 7 groups. The Q2 concentration in the airtight cabin was decreased from 21% (group Ⅰ as control) to 18% (group Ⅱ), 17% (group Ⅲ), 16% (group Ⅳ), 15% (group Ⅴ), 14% (group Ⅵ) and 13% (group Ⅶ) respectively. The animals were exposed to short duration of hypoxic air twice with a break of 5min breathing fresh air. The duration of the first hypoxic episode lasted 10 min (group Ⅰ ) , 5 min (group Ⅱ), 7.5min (group Ⅲ), 9.83 min (group Ⅳ), 11.5 min (group Ⅴ), 13.17 min (group Ⅵ) and 14 min (group Ⅶ) respectively. The second hypoxic episode lasted 10min, 9.33 min, 11 min, 15.17 min, 13.33 min, 17 min and 18 min respectively. Ten newborn rats (1 day after birth) randomly selected from each group were placed in a 100ml airtight bottle and the duration from the start to the time when the newborn rat stopped breathing was recorded as hypoxia surviving time. Another 10 newborn rats randomly selected from each group were decapitated and brain was removed for light and electron microscopic examination to determine the degree of neuronal damages. Results In group Ⅰ-Ⅴ the newborn rats were normal (pink skin color and good extremity movement) . In group VI 10/55 (18%) newborn rats were cyanotic with diminished extremity movement, the others were normal. In group VIII 11/52(21% ) newborn rats died, 14/ 52(27%) were cyanotic with diminished extremity movement. Neuronal damages could be seen in cyanoticnewborn rats including decreased number, swelling, apoptosis of neurons and expanded mitochondria. The hypoxia surviving time was significantly longer in group Ⅳ, Ⅴ and Ⅵ than that in control group. Conclusions Hypoxic air containing 15% O2 is appropriate for animal experiment of prenatal hypoxic adaptation. It is better to divide prenatal hypoxia into two episodes lasting 11.5 min and 13.33 min with a break of 5 min between them when animals breathe fresh air.

Objective To investigate the mechanism involved in the brain protection afforded by prenatal hypoxic adaptation by determining the quantitative variation in bcl-2 and bax mRNA expression.Methods Twenty-four Wistar pregnant (22d pregnant) rat were randomly divided into two groups: group I (hypoxia group) and group *** ( control group) . In group Ⅰ the pregnant rats were placed in an airtight cabin specially designed for hypoxic adaptation. When O2 % in the cabin decreased to 15%, the animals were taken out breathing fresh air for 5min and then placed back in the cabin and underwent another episode of hypoxia. In group Ⅱ the animals were placed in the cabin which was not tightly closed and underwent no hypoxia. 7 fetal or newborn rats were taken at 1st, 3rd, 24th, 48th, 72nd, 120th, and 168th h after prenatal hypoxic adaptation from each group and their brains removed for determination of bcl-2 mRNA and bax mRNA. Results In control group the expression of bcl-2 and bax were observed in the brain tissue of normal fetal or newborn rats from the 22nd day in the uterus to the 7th day postpartum during which there were no significant changes in bcl-2 gene expression while bax gene expression gradually decreased with time ( the decrease was of no statistical significance) . In hypoxia group bax gene expression decreased at 8th h after hypoxic adaptation and reached the bottom at 24th h which persisted until 120th h; while bcl-2 gene expression started increasing at 24th h after hypoxic adaptation and persisted until 72nd h. The bcl-2/bax ratio also started increasing at 8th h after hypoxic adaptation and peaked at 24th h and persisted until 72nd h. Conclusions In the brain tissue of fetal and newborn rats which have undergone prenatal hypoxic adaptation, bcl-2 gene expression is elevated, bax gene expression decreases and bcl-2/bax ratio increases. These changes are time -dependent.

We carried out a questionnaire survey on the career planning situation of pharmacy postgraduate students at Peking university, so as to collect information for career planning education of pharmacy postgraduate students, which is expected to promote their employment on completion of degree. by. The results revealed the status quo of career planning and the demand for guidance in this aspect. Recommendations for career planning education of pharmacy postgraduate students were made thereby.

Objective To observe the effect of moxa smoke (Artemisia vulgaris) on amino acids neurotransmitters in the brain of senescence accelerated mouse (SAMP8) and explore the anti-aging effect of moxa smoke. Methods Totally 70 SAMP8 were randomized into one model control group and 6 intervention groups, and 10 SAMR1 mice were used as normal control group. There were low, medium and high concentrations of moxa smoke during intervention. Moxa smoke intervention was performed 15 min/30 min each day for 28 days. High performance liquid chromatographic method was used to determine the levels of Glu, Asp and GABA in the brain of the mice. Results Compared with the normal control group, the levels of Asp and Glu in the model control group were significantly higher, while the GABA was significantly lower. The levels of Asp and Glu in 6 intervention groups were significantly lower than those in the model control group, while GABA was significantly higher than or the same as the model control group. There was no significant difference among different intervention groups in the levels of Asp and Glu, while the 30 min-medium concentration moxa smoke had the most significant effect in increasing the level of GABA. Conclusion Moxa smoke intervention could decrease the high level of Asp and Glu, and increase the low level of GABA in SAMP8. It could achieve the effect of anti-aging through adjusting the abnormal metabolism of amino acids in the brain.

Objective The hemodynamic mechanism of Budd-Chiari syndrome ( BCS ) has become the research hotspot in recent years.The aim of this study was to discuss the hemodynamic characteristics of BCS through 3D numerical simulation for inferior vena cava stenosis based on the fluid dynamics ( CFD) method. Methods 3D model was established from a patient with Budd-Chiari syndrome based on MR image with Ansys software .The numerical simulation of this model was performed by the CFD . Results The 3D model of inferior vena cava functionally demonstrated the change procedure of hemodynamic characteristics of BCS .Vortex was found above the narrow area , and blood flow velocity achieved maximum in the center of the stenosis throughout the coronal section graph.The static pressure value gradually declined at the narrow area entrance to the narrowest place , and achieved minimum value at the exit.The maximum wall shear stress existed in the stenosis . Conclusion Specific 3D computational hemodynamic model can show the hemodynamic characteristics of BCS , and its hemodynamic parameters could be used for clinical practice .It will facilitate the study on correlation of complex hemodynamic parameters and morphology changes of inferior vena cava vascular .

Objective To explore the possible mechanisms of Arsenic Trioxide in treating rheumatoid arthritis(RA)by observing the changes of HE staining and NF-KB expression as well as the apoptosis of syn- oviocytes in adjuvant-induced arthritis rats.Methods After the animal model was set up on Wistar rats sue- cessfully,they were randomly divided into AA model group and arsenic trioxide treatment group.The treat- ment group were injected with 4 mg'kg~(-1)9?d~(-1)arsenic trioxid fluid for 7 days.All of the rats were killed 3 days after the complete of injections.The joint specimens were exposed,fixed,decalcified,wrapped and cut into slices.All slices were examined by HE stain and immunohistological evaluation.Results HE staining showed that when compared with the normal control group,the layers of synoviocytes of the AA group were increased to 6-8,and the arrangement of synoviocytes was disordered and heavy inflammatory cell infiltration were found in the AA group.In the arsenic trioxide treatment group,the layers of synoviocytes increased to 3～4,and medi- um amount of inflammatory cell infiltration were found.The intensity of synovial NF-kB(p65)positive stain in AA model group was significantly higher than that in the normal control group.The synovial expression and ac- tivation of NF-kB in the treatment group were decreased markedly,and did not return to normal level.The average gray scale calculation showed that there were significant differences between the three groups(P