Objective To determine whether arsenic has estrogen-like effects,the cell proliferation was measured iil human eervical cancer line(HeLa)in vitro.Methods The HeLa cells were grown in improved RPMI 1640 supplemented respectively with β-estradiol(E2,1 nmol/L),Arsenic trioxide(As2O3,0.5,1.0,5.0 μmol/L),ICI (500 nmol/L),E2(1 nmol/L)+ICI(500 nmol/L),As2O3(1.0 μmol/L)+ICI(500 nmol/L)and control.The growth morphology of HeLa cell was observed under microscope after 72 h.The method of M1Tr was used to study the cell proliferation after 24.48 and 72 h.The technique of flow eytometry was used to measure cell cycle after 48 h. Results HeLa cells in E2 and 0.5 μmoL/L As2O3 treatment were more better growth in morphology than control group.Percentage of HeLa cells proliferation at 24,48,72 h in E2 and 0.5 μmol/L As2O3 treatment were 6.35%, 11.56%,38.33%and 6.35%,8.50%,20.26%respectively.The proliferation effect of HeLa cells was similar in two treatments.The proliferation of HeLa cells were inhibited in other treatments.Compared with control[(41.68± 1.05)%],HeLa cells were promoted go to S phases in E2[(55.72±2.31)%]and 0.5 μmol/L As2O3[(47.82± 1.41)%]treatment.But in other treatments HeLa cells were hold back to S phases.Compared with control,there was a significant differenee(P＜0.05)of cell percentage in S phases in 5.0 μmol/L As2O3[(21.11±4.99)%]and ICI[(20.16±4.76)%]treatments.Conclusion Small amounts of As2O3 impose estrogen.1ike effects and stimulate the proliferation of HeLa cells.

Objective Retrospectively study of the effects of interferon-α therapy on height and weight of children with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).Methods Total of 116 hospitalized cases of CHB children in Adolescent Liver Centre, 302 Military Hospital of China from January 2010 to December 2011 were respectively studied.Heights and weights of all the subjects at baseline, 24 weeks, 48 weeks, 72 weeks and 96 weeks of treatment, and 24 weeks, 48 weeks and 96 weeks of follow-up were measured.The weight Z score (WAZ), height Z score (HAZ) and body mass index (BMI) Z score of subjects with hepatic fibrosis (S) <3 and S≥3 were compared.The differences of HAZ and WAZ between baseline and treatment or follow-up in groups of subjects aged 1-6 years and 6-16 years were also compared.T test or rank sum test was used for comparison between groups.Results Among the study of all 116 patients studied, median baseline values of HAZ, WAZ and BMI Z score were 0.76, 0.38 and-0.04, respectively.For patients with hepatic fibrosis S<3, the median HAZ and WAZ were 0.83 and 0.32, respectively.For patients with hepatic fibrosis S≥3, the median HAZ and WAZ were 0.52 and 0.15, respectively.The differences were not statistically significant (both P>0.05).At 48 weeks of treatment, the median HAZ was 0.50, and the median WAZ was 0.20;after a follow-up period of 24 weeks, the median HAZ was-0.32, and the median WAZ was-0.18;after a follow-up period of 48 weeks, the median HAZ was 0.09 and the median WAZ was 0.06.All the above median values of HAZ and WAZ were significantly different from those at baseline (all P<0.05).The difference of HAZ at baseline and 96 weeks of treatment in group aged 6-16 years was significantly different from that in group aged 1-6 years (-0.74±0.69 vs-0.53±0.35, t=1.85, P<0.05).Also, the difference of WAZ at baseline and 96 weeks of treatment in group aged 6-16 years was significantly different from that in group aged 1-6 years (-0.69±0.41 vs-0.17±0.75, t=3.74, P<0.05).The difference of HAZ at baseline and 96 weeks after treatment in group aged 6-16 years was significantly different from that in groups aged 1-6 years (-1.12±0.81 vs-0.05±0.69, t=2.06, P=0.022).Conclusions Interferon-α treatment for children with chronic hepatitis B does have influence on their height and weight, which restores to some degree after the treatment finished.Physicians should pay more attention to the influence of interferon-α treatment on height and weight in children aged 6-16 years.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of amino acid parenteral nutritional (PN) support on serum tryptophan and melatonin in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients receiving chemotherapy.

METHODSSeventy-two patients with inoperable NSCLC were divided into three groups randomly: control group, 250 ml/d amino acids PN therapy group and 500 ml/d amino acids PN therapy group. The same NP (cisplatin + vinorelbine) chemotherapy was carried out in all the three groups. During three sessions of chemotherapy,amino acids PN therapy was given to the amino acids PN therapy groups. Serum tryptophan and melatonin concentration changes were assessed before and after chemotherapy.

RESULTSAfter chemotherapy the concentration of MT and Try were much lower than that before chemotherapy in the three group patients (P < 0.05). But the concentration of MT and Try in the PN group patients was higher than that in control group patients. The concentration of MT and Try in the 500 ml/d amino acid parenteral nutritional support group patients were significantly higher than that in the 250 ml/d group patients, the difference was significant (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONAmino acid parenteral nutritional support is beneficial to improve the lower concentration of serum MT and Try in NSCLC patients receiving chemotherapy, and a more significant effect can be achieved by the 500 ml/d amino acid parenteral nutritional support treatment.

Aged ; Amino Acids ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols ; therapeutic use ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung ; blood ; drug therapy ; therapy ; Cisplatin ; administration & dosage ; Female ; Humans ; Lung Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; pathology ; therapy ; Male ; Melatonin ; blood ; Neoplasm Staging ; Parenteral Nutrition ; Treatment Outcome ; Tryptophan ; blood ; Vinblastine ; administration & dosage ; analogs & derivatives

OBJECTIVETo study the roles of histologic examination and polymerase chain reaction in diagnosis of toxoplasmic lymphadenitis (TL).

METHODSForty-six archival cases of histologically diagnosed TL, encountered during the period from April, 1999 to September, 2009 and with the paraffin-embedded lymph node tissue blocks available, were enrolled into the study. The presence of genome fragments of Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) was analyzed using semi-nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Thirty cases of one or two histopathologic triad of TL as the controls.

RESULTSThe positive rate of PCR in TL group was 76.1% (35/46), as compared to 10.0% (3/30) in the control group. The difference was of statistical significance. The sensitivity and specificity of the histologic triad in diagnosing TL was 92.1% (35/38) and 71.1% (27/38), respectively. The predictive value of positive and negative PCR results was 76.1% (35/46) and 90.0% (27/30). respectively.

CONCLUSIONSThe high specificity but low sensitivity of applying the histologic triad in diagnosing TL cases may be due to the occurrence of atypical histologic pattern. The sensitivity is improved with the use of semi-nested PCR in detecting T. gondii DNA.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Child ; DNA, Protozoan ; analysis ; Female ; Genome, Protozoan ; genetics ; Humans ; Lymph Nodes ; pathology ; Lymphadenitis ; diagnosis ; genetics ; parasitology ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Paraffin Embedding ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; methods ; Staining and Labeling ; Toxoplasma ; genetics ; isolation & purification ; Toxoplasmosis ; diagnosis ; genetics ; parasitology ; pathology ; Young Adult

The present study aimed to investigate the mRNA expression levels of collagen, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in the left and right atria in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation (CAF). Forty five patients with valvular heart disease were sampled in this study, including 18 patients with sinus rhythm (SR), 27 patients with CAF. Clinical data of these patients were collected, and the left and right atrial appendages were obtained from these patients during heart valvular replacement surgery. The mRNA levels of collagen type I, collagen type III, MMP1, MMP9, TMP1 of the atria were then measured by semi-quantitative RT-PCR. The results obtained were as follows. Compared to those in SR group, in atria of CAF group, the mRNA levels of collagen type I, MMP1 and MMP9 increased (P<0.05), while the mRNA level of TMP1 decreased (P<0.01). There were no significant differences in the mRNA levels of collagen type I, collagen type III, MMP1, MMP9 and TMP1 between the left and right atria of SR group (P>0.05). In CAF group, the mRNA level of MMP1 in the right atrium was higher than that in the left atrium (P<0.05), however, the mRNA level of MMP9 in the left atrium was higher than that in the right atrium (P<0.01). In both the left and right atria, the mRNA of collagen type I was positively correlated with the corresponding atrial diameter; the mRNA of MMP1 and MMP9 was positively correlated with the mRNA of collagen type I, and was negatively correlated with the mRNA of TMP1. These results suggest that the increased level of collagen type I associated with selective upregulation of MMP1, 9 and downregulation of TMP1, 9 in the atrium might be the molecular basis of atrial interstitial fibrosis in patients with CAF. Moreover, during CAF development, there is difference in the expression of MMPs between the left and right atria.
Aged ; Atrial Fibrillation ; physiopathology ; Collagen Type I ; metabolism ; Collagen Type III ; metabolism ; Heart Atria ; metabolism ; Humans ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 ; metabolism ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; metabolism ; Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1 ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effect of use of deltopectoral flaps with delayed expansion in repairing large scar on face.

METHODSThirteen patients with large scars on face received above-mentioned surgery. The cutaneous branches of thoracoacromial artery and transverse cervical artery of patients were divided when the expander was implanted. As a result, the blood supply of expanded deltopectoral flaps principally depended on the second and third intercostal branches of internal thoracic artery, and a delaying effect was achieved. The distribution of vascular net in the flap and the state of blood supply of the flap were observed to evaluate the effect of delaying.

RESULTSThe vascular net of expanded flap increased and thickened. No blood supply disorder occurred at the distal end of the transferred flap. Patients were followed up for 4 to 18 months. The outline of the burn side of face was in accord with the opposite side, which was not fat and clumsy. The complexion of the flap was similar to that of normal skin of the face, and the flap was soft in texture.

CONCLUSIONSThe application of delaying can better ensure the blood supply of transferred deltopectoral flap. The result of applying delayed expansion of deltopectoral flaps in repairing large scars on face was good.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Cicatrix ; surgery ; Face ; surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; methods ; Skin Transplantation ; Surgical Flaps ; Tissue Expansion ; Young Adult

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of embolization of cerebral dural atreriovenous fistulas (cDAVF) of the eavemous sinus through the superior ophthalmic vein approach. Methods Twnety-seven patients with eDAVF of the cavernous sinus were embolized through the superior ophthalmic vein approach. Cerebral angiography and follow-up examination of the patients were performed to evaluate the effect ofernbolization. Results The fistulae showed complete angiographic disappearance in 15 patients, and 12 patients had blood velocity flow reduction at the fistula orifice. Ocular proptosis and chemosis deteriorated transiently in 11 patients after the procedure. The patients were followed-op for 3 to 48 months, and clinical cure was achieved in 17 patients, and 10 showed significant symptom relief. Conclusion cDAVF of the cavernous sinus can be effectively embolized through the superior ophthalmic vein approach.

Objective To test anti-Sa antibody in different autoimmune connective tissue diseases and analyze the relationship between Sa antibody and clinical manifestations and laboratory tests in rheumatoid arthritis.Method Sa antigen was extracted from human placenta. Anti-Sa antibody was tested in 40 normal people and 478 connective tissue disease (CTD) patients using Western Blotting (WB). Conclusion Anti-Sa antibody was a new auto-antibody for the diagnosis of RA. Anti-Sa antibody positive patients seem to have more serious inflammation and more advanced disease process.

ABSTRACT:OBJECTIVE To develop a method for the determination of 6 hazard elements such as Cr,Cu,As,Cd,Hg and Pb in Spatholobi Caulis .METHODS After the microwave digestion and then 6 hazard elements were determined by ICP-MS at the same time.Based on this,the limit of Cr,Cu,As,Cd,Hg and Pb were assessed with WHO standards.RESULTS The determination results of 6 hazard elements all have a good linear relationship,r ≥0.999 8.The limit of detection was range from 0.001 6~0.022 7 ng∕mL,the average recovery was 70.05%~1 1 7.98%,and RSD were 1.30%~3.69%.Determina-tion results of samples of 6 hazard elements less than the maximum limit value(0.800 0,140.0,0.857 1,0.400 0,0.228 6,1. 429 mg∕kg).CONCLUSION The method is simple,accurate and high sensitive,can be used for the quality control and limit assessment of Spatholobi Caulis .

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Hepatitis B, Chronic ; therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Plasma Exchange ; methods ; Severity of Illness Index ; Sorption Detoxification ; methods ; Treatment Outcome