Tumor-associated macrophage (TAM) is a group of heterogeneous cells and a major component of inflammatory cells in the tumor microenvironment. Parts of these cells in gliomas are derived from central nervous system microglia and circulating monocytes, and have been implicated in angiogenesis, immunosuppression, tumor progression and invasion of gliomas. This article reviews the potential mechanisms of TAM promoting glioma development through various pathways to provide new possibilities for targeted therapy of gliomas.

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Objective To study the incidence of complications of visceral and vascular injury in laparoscopic surgery for gynecologic diseases,and to discuss the ways to decrease the incidence. Methods The data of 2684 patients who received laparoscopic surgery from Januray 2003 to December 2005 in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology were reviewed retrospectively.The incidence and treatment of complications of visceral and vascular injury were observed. Results The total incidence rate of complications was 2.53%(n=68),and that of the visceral and vascular injury was 0.37%(n=10).Four cases of injury were related with trocar punctures(injury of omental blood vessel,n=2;postperitoneal vessel,n=2),three took place during the operation (severe bleeding,n=1;bladder injury,n=2),and the other three were observed in the postoperative stage(ureter injury,n=2;intestinal fistula,n=1). Conclusion The complications in laparoscopic surgery for gynecologic diseases are increased with the extension and difficulty of operation,and are closely related with the experience of the surgeons.Proper candidates for the surgery and established operative technique are the key factors in decreasing the incidence.

Objective To explore the pattern and quantify the heat shock protein HSP)70 and HSP70 mRNA in Vero-E6 cells after infection with Hantann virus(HTNV).Methods The expres- sion of HSP70 and change of its mRNA level were detected by immunocytochemical staining,nucleic acid hybridization in situ and RT-PCR.Results In situ hybridization and RT-PCR were used to eval- uate the level of HSP70 mRNA during Hantaan 76-118 infection.HSP70 mRNA increased 0.5 h after infection,reached its peak by 12 h and gradually declined to steady state level by 72 h(vs.sham infec- ted group,P＜0.05).The expression of HSP70 protein induced by Hantaan 76-118 infection was e- valuated by quantitative immunocytochemical staining.HSP70 increased 0.5 h after infection,reached its peak by 12 h and decreased at 72 h after infection(vs.sham infected group,P＜0.05).Conclu- sions HSP70 can be induced directly by HTNV infection at both mRNA and protein levels,It pro- vides a basis for the further study of the pathogenesis,prevention and treatment of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome(HFRS).

Obesity has rapidly become a pandemic and is associated with increased carcinogenesis, especially esophageal adeno-carcinoma (EA). Adipose tissue is considered an endocrine organ because of its capacity to secrete a variety of adipokines, such as leptin, adiponectin, and resistin. Adipokines have recently been found to be associated with different types of chronic esophageal diseas-es, including gastro-esophageal reflux diseases, Barrett esophagus, and carcinogenesis. First-hand evidence supporting the inhibitory and/or active function of adipokines has been collected on human EA. This review aims to provide important insights into the potential mechanisms of adipokines in EA progression.

The hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c) results can reflect the average level of blood glucose over the past 2-3 months,its clinical application value is transforming from evaluation indicator to diagnosis indicator.The application of HbA1c as a diagnostic indicator of diabetes is limited by many factors,such as multi-factor influence on measurement and its late start on standardization process in our country,optimal cut-point and the defect of HbA1c existing in the molecular level,etc.Therefore,clarifying the limitations of HbA1c in the practical application is of great significance for its clinical application.

Objective To investigate the effects of diazoxide postconditioning on myocardial ischemiareperfusion (I/R) injury in isolated rat hearts. Methods Male SD rats weighing 250-300 g were anesthetized with intraperitoneal pentobarbital 40 mg/kg. Their hearts were excised and perfused in a Langendorff apparatus with K-H solution saturated with 95% O2-5% CO2 at 37 ℃. Sixty-four isolated rat hearts were randomized into 4 groups after 20 min of equilibration (n = 16 each): group control (group C), group I/R, group diazoxide postconditioning (group D) and group mito-KATP channel blocker 5-hydroxydecanoate (5-HD) + diazoxide postconditioning (group 5-HD + D). Group C received continuous perfusion for another 70 min. In group I/R, D and 5-HD + D, the hearts underwent 40 min of iscbemia followed by 30 min of reperfusion. 4 ℃ ST. Thomas cardioplegic solution was administered prior to ischemia in group I/R. Group D received 5 min of perfusion with K-H solution containing 50μ mol/L diazoxide at 5 min of reperfusion. Group 5-HD + D received 5 min of perfusion with K-H solution containing 50 μmol/L 5-HD before reperfusion with diazoxide. Eight hearts were taken at the end of equilibration and reperfusion and the indexes of cardiac function were recorded. Then the mitochondria were extracted for determination of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), reactive oxygen species (ROS) release, and respiratory function indexes. Results Compared with group C, MMP was significantly decreased, ROS release was significantly increased, mitochondrial respiratory function and cardiac function declined at the end of reperfusion in the other three groups ( P ＜ 0.05 or 0.01 ). MMP was significantly increased, ROS release was significantly decreased, mitochondrial respiratory function and cardiac function were improved in group D compared with group I/R and 5-HD + D.Conclusion Diazoxide postconditioning can reduce myocardial I/R injury in rats via the opening of mito-KATPchannels and improving the mitochondrial function.

Objective To identify the influencing factors for pediatric nursese' reporting of adverse events at 3A hospitals in Beijing. Methods Adopting the random sampling of ten 3A hospitals with pediatric wards in Beijing and conducting an questionnaire survey of some nurses in those hospitals. Results The possibility of adverse events reporting increased with the awareness of adverse events which was related with their severity. Except for title, educational background, length of service, position and past experiences were not associated with the barriers. The major perceived barrier was fear of colleague relationship brokenup and some other undesirable consequence. Conclusions Better training of awareness of adverse events and changes of the punitive culture by the roots as well as some regulation or policy were the major solutions to improve incident reporting.

Objective To elucidate the mechanism of radiation resistant effect of LyGDI on NSCLC A549 cells.Methods A549 and H460 cells were irradiated with X-rays of 0,2,4 and 6 Gy.The clone-forming assay was used to detect cell survival and radiosensitivity.The expressions of LyGDI and COX-2 (Cyclooxygenase-2),a key radiosensitivity-related protein,were detected using Western blot.The miR-34 families were analyzed with RT-PCR.50 nmol/L mature miR-34c was transfected into A549 cells.Results The expression levels of LyGDI and COX-2 were much higher in radioresistive A549 cells than that in H460 cells.While the expression of miR-34a was quite low and miR-34b/c was hardly found in both NSCLC cells.Transfection of miR-34c into A549 cells strongly enhanced X-ray induced apoptosis by inhibiting the activations of LyGDI,COX-2,Bcl-2 and p21.Conclusions Up-regulation of LyGDI could induce COX-2 expression.The low expression of miR-34 family might be responsible for the radiation resistance of NSCLC cells.

BACKGROUND:In the repair of urinary tract defects, we have been actively trying to construct the urinary tract substitutes with normal physiological function through combining ideal seed cel s and proper scaffold materials by tissue engineering method. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the biocompatibility of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s with rabbit bladder acel ular matrix scaffold. METHODS:Rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s were isolated and cultured using density gradient centrifugation method. Passage 3 rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s were cultured on the rabbit bladder acel ular matrix. The cel s were counted every day for 12 days, to drawn a cel growth curve. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s cultured alone were used as control group. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s were successful y seeded onto the bladder acel ular matrix. Under the inverted microscope, the cel s grew out of the bladder acel ular matrix, and a great amount of long spindle-shaped cel s were found around the bladder acel ular matrix. With 5 days of inoculation, the cel s in the two groups grew gently;at 6-9 days, the cel growth curve gradual y became steeper, and the cel division and growth were increased exponential y;at 10-12 days, the cel s recovered to a gentle state. Cel growth curves in the two groups were basical y coincident, suggesting that rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s have good biocompatibility with the bladder matrix.