Objective To detect the expression of tenascin-C(TN-C)and tenascin-X(TN-X)in the embryonic heart of rats,investigate their role during the heart development.Methods Sixty-four Spraque-Dawley female rats and 20 male rats were put into the same cage,when vaginal suppository was found,the femate was pregnant 0.5 day(ED 0.5),then executed the pregnant rats on ED 12.5,ED 15.5 and ED 19.5,got out the hearts.Semi-quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)was used to detect the TN-C and TN-X mRNA expression in the rat hearts aged embryonic day 12.5(ED 12.5),ED 15.5 and ED 19.5.The protein expression of TN-C and TN-X in the embryonic hearts was detected by immunohistochemistry.Results TN-C mRNA was highly expressed in ED 12.5 embryonic hearts(0.683 7?0.043 1),the expression of TN-C mRNA of ED 15.5(0.454 3?0.038 8)and ED 19.5(0.250 5?0.038 4)embryonic hearts decreased,they were different from the expression of ED 12.5(Pa

Objective To analyze the clinical features of pandrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (PDR-Ab) in a hospital and compare the efficacy of different antibiotic treatments on patients with pneumonia caused by PDR-Ab.Methods Data were ret- rospectively collected from all isolated PDR-Ab strains in our hospital from February 2004 to March 2005.The clinical features and outcomes were reviewed.Results A total of 77 strains of PDR-Ab were collected, 45 of which were pathogens causing clini- cal infections (35 strains from lower respiratory tract, 6 from bloodstream, 3 from drainage fluid, and 1 from wounds).Lower respiratory tract was the most common source of PDR-Ab.More than 90% of the isolated PDR-Ab strains produced OXA-23 type?-lactamase.Cefoperazone-sulbactam plus minocyeline showed good efficacy for patients with PDR-Ab pneumonia.The total clinical cure rate was 68.4%.Bacterial eradication rate was 42.1%.The factors influencing bacterial clearance were pro- longed mechanical ventilation prior to positive culture (17.5 d vs 5.5 d).mixed infection (100% vs 12.5%) and lower GCS score (9.1?0.7 vs 13.2?2.1).Concomitant septic shock (OR=13.8) and APACHEⅡscore (OR=2.1) were independent factors of clinical outcome.Conclusions Nosocomial infections caused by PDR-Ab are not untreatable.Our analysis suggests that cefoperazone-sulbactam plus minocycline may be an effective treatment for lower respiratory tract infections caused by PDR-Ab in our hospital.

Objective To study the effect of hyperoxia solution and hypertonic saline infusion on arteries blood gas analysis of traumatic hemorrhagic shock rabbits,and interaction of hyperoxia solution and hypertonic saline.Methods Forty rabbits established into traumatic hemorrhagic shock model by Lamson' s method.Post hoc analysis was adopted in trial according to hyperoxia solution and hypertonic saline and 40 rabbits were divided into four groups(n =10):saline(NS) group,normal hyperoxic solution (NSO) group,hypertonic saline(HS) group,hyperosmotic-hyperoxic solution(HSO) group.Then blood samples were collected at pre-shock,post-shock,the end of limited resuscitation and hemostatic resuscitation for blood gas analysis.Results At the pre-shock,post-shock stages,PaCO2 and PaO2 were no significant difference in each groups ( P ＞0.05 ).At the end of limited resuscitation and hemostatic resuscitation stage,PaCO2 in NSO group (33.50 ±5.93),(37.22 ±6.74) mm Hg,(31.70 ±7.39),(35.10 ±7.56 )mm Hg in HS group,HSO group(38.70 ±4.92),(41.80 ± 5.51 )mm Hg were higher than that in NS group ( 27.40 ± 3.60 ),( 30.83 ± 2.79 ) mm Hg (F =6.894,4.287,respectively ;P ＜ 0.05 ),but there were no cross correlation between hypertonic saline and hyperoxia solution ( P ＞ 0.05).There were no significant difference in PaO2 in each groups at the end of limited resuscitation and hemostatic resuscitation stage ( P ＞ 0.05 ).Conclusions Both hyperoxia solution and hypertonic saline can effectively relieve hyperventilation,but there is no interaction between them.

Child ; Ectodermal Dysplasia ; diagnosis ; genetics ; Family Health ; Genes, Recessive ; genetics ; Humans ; Male ; Sex Factors

Child ; Female ; Gastric Mucosa ; pathology ; Gastritis, Hypertrophic ; diagnosis ; Humans ; Hypertrophy ; diagnosis

Objective To compare and quantify the determinants in quantitative electroencephalogram(q-EEG) and heart rate variability power spectrum analysis(HRV-PSA) of ketamme(KTM) anesthesia for preschoolers. Methods Seventy four cases were selected and assigned into 3 groups named A(4-5 years), B(5-6 years), C(6-7 years), 22,28,24 cases in every group respectively. All cases were induced with KTM 5 mg /kg intramuscularly and changes of determinants were recorded continuously. If body movement happened, KTM would be injected with 1 mg/kg. Results On pre- anesthesia, BIS in group A was the least among 3 groups, while LF/HF and HRVI were the largest(P

Objective　To explore the changes of ER-IR and the ultra structure in the medial preoptic area, arcuate nuclei of early-aged mice treated with estrogen. Methods　Immunohistochemistry assay and electron microscopy were used in this study. Results　ER-IR in the medical preoptic area and arcuate nuclei were greatly reduced after estrogen was given. The cell nuclei of neurons in these areas migrated towards the side, the nuclear membrane became folded, synapse became richer, and the number of synapse vesicle increased. Conclusion　Estrogen can affect the neuron structure and function through the change of estrogen receptor expression in the medial preoptic area and arcuate nuclei of the hypothalamus cardiovascular center.

Obejective To explore mechanism and inhibition of thalido-mide ( Tha ) combined with epirubicine ( Epi ) on the growth of trans-planted H22 hepatocellular carcinoma in mice.Methods Forty male Kunming mice were transplanted by right armpit injection of 200 μL (2.0 ×106 cells) H22 tumor cells.Then these mice were randomly di-vided into four groups, ten mice in each group.Saline group, Tha group ( oral 200 mg · kg -1 · d-1 for 10 consecutive days ); Epi group ( intra-peritoneall injection, 50 mg · m-2 , once ) , Tha combined with Epi group ( oral Tha 200 mg · kg -1 · d-1 , for 10 consecutive days; Epi intraperitoneall injection, 50 mg· m-2 , once).The tumor diameter and short diameter was measured every 7 d, and twenty -eighth days were sacrificed by dislocation , tumor tissue was obtained.The expression of B-cell lymphoma-2 ( Bcl -2 ) , Bcl -2 associated X protein ( Bax ) , and vascular endothelial growth factor ( VEGF ) mRNA was measured by RT -PCR.The expression of Bax , Bcl -2 protein was measured by Western blot.The expression of VEGF protein was measured by immunohistochemical.Results After 21 days, compared with saline group (0.90 ±0.01), Epi group (0.67 ±0.01), Tha group (0.62 ±0.02) and combined group (0.43 ±0.01) transplanted tumor volume was decreased (P<0.05).Compared with Epi group and Tha group, combined group transplanted tumor volume was decreased (P<0.05).Compared with saline group, the expression of Bcl-2 and VEGF mRNA and protein was down -regulated ( P<0.05 ) , the expression of Bax mRNA and protein was up-regulated in Epi group, Tha group and combined group (all P<0.05).The expression of Bax, Bcl -2 and VEGF mRNA and protein had significant difference in combined group compared with Tha and Epi group (P<0.05). Conclusion Tha and Epi could inhibit the growth of transplanted H22 hepatocellular carcinoma, related to lower VEGF and Bcl-2 expression as well as higher Bax expression , and Tha combined with Epi might have synergistic effect.

This study was designed to investigate the correlation between autophagy and polarization of macrophages in atherosclerosis (AS) plaque in arteriosclerosis obliterans amputees. Femoral artery specimens from arteriosclerosis obliterans amputees were performed hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, oil red O and immunofluorescence staining to observe the morphology of atherosclerotic plaque, phenotype of macrophages and autophagy in plaque; using real-time quantitative RT-PCR technology to detect the mRNA level of M1 and M2 type markers in arterial tissue; to analyze polarized signal pathway and autophagy protein levels in macrophages by Western blotting. Arterial specimens staining showed obvious lipid deposition and obvious infiltration of amount of foam cells and inflammatory cells. Macrophages were mainly expression M1 type in percentage in fibrous plaque. Although both M1 and M2 macrophages were upregulated in atheromatous plaque, the increase was dominant in M2 type in percentage. The level of autophagy was significantly higher in the atheromatous plaque than that of fibrous plaque. The expression of tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α), monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-12 (IL-12) mRNA was significantly higher in fibrous plaque than that of atheromatous plaque (P < 0.01 or 0.05), and arginase-1 (Arg-1), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), CD163 and interleukin-10 (IL-10) mRNA was significantly lower than that in atheromatous plaque (P < 0.01). The levels of p-STAT1 and NF-κB were significantly increased in fibrous plaque (P < 0.01), while p-STAT6 expression was significantly increased in atheromatous plaque (P < 0.01). The level of LC3-II was significantly higher in atheromatous plaque than that in fibrous plaque (P < 0.01). Macrophages in early atherosclerotic plaque were induced to M1 type through p-STAT1/NF-κB pathway and expressed moderate levels of autophagy; while macrophages in advanced plaques were induced to polarization of M2 type through p-STAT6 pathway. M2 macrophages expressed a higher level of autophagy than M1 macrophages.
Amputees ; Arginase ; metabolism ; Arteriosclerosis Obliterans ; pathology ; Atherosclerosis ; pathology ; Autophagy ; Cell Polarity ; Chemokine CCL2 ; metabolism ; Foam Cells ; cytology ; Humans ; Interleukin-10 ; metabolism ; Interleukin-12 ; metabolism ; Interleukin-6 ; metabolism ; Macrophages ; cytology ; NF-kappa B ; metabolism ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II ; metabolism ; Phenotype ; STAT6 Transcription Factor ; metabolism ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; metabolism ; Up-Regulation

OBJECTIVETo examine the effect of ginsenoside Rb1 (GRb1) on the immune maturation of monocyte-derived dendritic cells (DCs) induced by oxidized low-density lipoprotein (OX-LDL).

METHODSHuman monocytes purified by CD14+ immuno-magnetic beads were differentiated and induced into immature DCs, which were randomly divided into 6 groups, Group A treated with PBS, Group B treated with OX-LDL, Group C and D treated respectively with GRb1 and ciglitazone, Group E and F were pretreated with the two testing drugs respectively followed by OX-LDL. The immuno-phenotypic expression (CD40, CD1a, and HLA-DR) and endocytosis function of DCs were examined using flow cytometry, the concentration of interleukin-12 (IL-12) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) in the culture supernatants were measured with ELISA.

RESULTSCompared with Group B, Group E showed significantly lowered immuno-phenotypic expression of DCs in terms of CD40 (67.4 +/- 1.62 vs. 145.69 +/- 14.86), CD1a (79.64 +/- 3.04 vs. 159.89 +/- 6.09), and HLA-DR (46.43 +/- 2.85 vs. 99.33 +/- 17.11), as well as higher endocytosis level (88.13% +/- 1.06% vs. 25.90% +/- 5.77%, all P < 0.01). Meantime, the serum levels of IL-12 (88.65 +/- 5.59 ng/L vs. 716.69 +/- 36.35 ng/L) and TNF-alpha (133.27 +/- 11.98 ng/L vs. 968.10 +/- 36.42 ng/L) obviously decreased (P < 0.01). The surface molecular expression of DCs and the secretion of inflammatory factors in Group F also obviously decreased, showing insignificant difference from Group E (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSIONGRb1 could obviously inhibit the OX-LDL-induced maturation of DCs, showing similar effects to ciglitazone.

Cell Differentiation ; drug effects ; Cells, Cultured ; Dendritic Cells ; cytology ; drug effects ; immunology ; Flow Cytometry ; Ginsenosides ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Lipoproteins, LDL ; Monocytes ; cytology ; drug effects ; immunology