Adolescent ; Female ; Humans ; Premenstrual Syndrome ; etiology ; physiopathology ; therapy

Objective To investigate the effectiveness and safety of wound infiltration with rop-ivacaine for postoperative analgesia as a fast-track approach in patients undergoing open hepatectomy. Methods Fifty-two patients with hepatocellular carcinoma,32 males,20 females,aged 18-70 years, scheduled for selective open hepatectomy were enrolled in this trible-blind,randomized,controlled study.Patients were randomized to receive 0.75% ropivacaine (group ROP)or 0.9% normal saline (group NS)wound infiltration before incision closures at a total volume of 10 ml.Numerical rating score (NRS)at 6,12,24 and 48 hours after surgery,length of hospital stay,time to bowel recovery,ambulation and drainage tube extraction were recorded.Side effects, including post-operative liver and renal function,allergic reaction,nausea and vomiting,and wound infection,were also assessed.Results NRS was significantly decreased at 6 [(3.85±1.29)scores vs.(5.30±1.76) scores],12 [(3.38±0.85)scores vs.(5.69 ±1.38)scores]and 24 hours [(3.69 ±0.74)scores vs. (4.42±1.13)scores]after surgery in group ROP compared to group NS (P <0.05).Group ROP al-so showed shorter postoperative hospital stays [(1 7.92±1.97)d vs.(1 9.53±2.42)d],earlier anal exsufflation [(48.07±7.49)h vs.(53.42±10.38)h]and ambulation [(2.34±0.62)d vs.(2.80± 0.84)d](P <0.05).However,there were no significant differences between the two groups in re-garding post-operative liver and renal function.The incidence of nausea and vomiting was 1 5% (4 ca-ses)and 1 9%(5 cases)in group NS and group ROP,respectively.No allergic reactions occurred in either group.Conclusion The present study shows that ropivacaine wound infiltration could effectively release post-operative pain,and could be a safe and effective fast-track approach for patients undergoing open hepatectomy.

Adult ; Aged ; Breast Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Papillary ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Female ; Humans ; Lymphatic System ; pathology ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Invasiveness

AIM: To assess the differentiation of rat mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) in the microenvironment of retinitis pigmentosa(RP) induced by the administration of sodium iodate. METHODS: In vitro cultured Lewis rat MSC were injected into the subretinal space of NaIO3 induced RP rat eyes (30g/L NaIO3 100mg/kg). To observe the trace and differentiation of MSC by immuno-fluorescent method successively in 5 weeks after the surgery.RESULTS: The majority of the transplanted cells stay in retinal pigment epithelium(RPE) layer and cones and rods layer. From the 2nd week after transplantation, the engrafted MSC expressed PCK and rhodopsin under fluorescent microscope.CONCLUSION: MSC can survive mainly in the outer layer of retina in the microenvironment of RP and differentiate forward the RPE cell and photoreceptor.

Objective To investigate the effect of rosiglitazone (RGTZ) on anti-oxidation in aging rat kidney. Methods Twenty-four-month-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups (n=10): control group (CON), rosiglitazone group (RGTZ) and caloric restriction group (CR). The CON rats were allowed ad libitum access to feed and tap water.The RGTZ rats received intragastric administration of RGTZ (4 mg·kg-1·d-1),and the CR rats were provided with a vitamin and mineral fortified version of the same diet at a level of 40% less food (by weight) than the CON rats. After 12 weeks all the animals were sacrificed by decapitation, and both the body weight and the percentage of kidney and heart in each group were measured.Western blot was performed to analyze the expression of PPARγ protein. The content of MDA and the activity of SOD and GSH-PX in kidney tissue were detected. Besides, frozen sections of kidney tissue were stained for senescence-associated-13 galactosidase (SA-β-Gal). Results The body weight of CR rats decreased obviously, in contrast, which did not change in CON and RGTZ group. Percentage of kidney and heart to body weight was normal in CR or RGTZ group after intervention. Western blot result showed that PPARγ protein expression in rat kidney was significantly higher in RGTZ and CR group as compared to CON group (P<0.05). Compared with RGTZ and CR rats, obviously lower activities of SOD and GSH-Px were noted in CON rats, however, the content of MDA was higher in CON rats. Additionally, the positive staining area of [3-Gal in CR and RGTZ group was significantly smaller than that in CON rats (P<0.05, P<0.01 ). Conclusion RGTZ can defer the kidney aging in senescence SD rat, and the mechanism may be related to amelioration of oxidative damage and enhancement of antioxidation.

Objective To observe the month age distribution of peroxisome proliferators activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) expression in rat kedney. Methods Wistar rats aged 3 months,12 months and 24 months were made as models who represented young, middle-aged and old group respectively. Western blotting, immunohistochemical (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) were used to detect the expression and location of protein and mRNA of PPARγ in rat kidney. Results Western blotting results showed that the expression of PPARγ protein was higher in 3 months group than in 24 months group (0.94±0.05 vs. 0.78±0.02, P＜0.01) and 12 months group (0.87±0.04, P＞0.05), and it reduced in 24 months group than in 12 months group (P＞0.05). By IHC,the PPARγ protein was localized predominantly in the nuclear of tubular epithelia and collecting duct cells in each group. In old age group, PPARγ protein was also detected little in the mesangial and Bowman's capsule epithelial cells. Meanwhile, the distribution of PPARγ mRNA with ISH was consistent with above findings. Additional, semi-quantitative analysis of ISH results verified that the level of PPARγ mRNA decreased with ageing. Conclusions As a nuclear transcription factor,PPARγ participates in the regulation of rat kidney aging.

Objective:To determine the expression profile and potential roles of CD24 in oral squamous cell carcinoma and explore the values of CD24 function as a potential target of clinical therapy.Me-thods:Semi-quantitative immunohistochemistry was used to construct the expression profile of CD24 in 78 human oral tissues and 59 Hamster buccal pouch tissues.Real-time RT-PCR and Western blot were used to analyze the CD24 expression levels in oral DOK4 cells,oral cancer CAL-27 and WSU-HN6 cells. Then these two cancer cell lines were selected to evaluate the effect of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA)and CD24 antibody on CD24 expression,and the proliferation and tumorsphere formation capacity of these two cell lines.Results:CD24 expression was found significantly elevated in both human and animal tissues compared with normal and benign tissues (P<0.05),as well as in oral cancer CAL-27 and WSU-HN6 cells compared with DOK cells (P<0.05).CAL-27 and WSU-HN6 cells possess increased proliferative and specific tumorsphere formation capability compared with DOK cells (P<0.05 ).Both ATRA and CD24 antibody were able to effectively inhibit the proliferation and tumorsphere formation of CAL-27 and WSU-HN6 cells (P<0.05).Among them ATRA at least involved partially in the proliferation by down-regulating the CD24 expression (P<0.05 ),while CD24 antibody blocking had no effect on the CD24 expression.Conclusion:CD24 was upregulated in oral cancer and functioned as a potential factor that promoted the proliferation and tumorsphere formation of CAL-27 and WSU-HN6 cells.Both ATRA and CD24 antibody might effectively inhibit the proliferation and tumorsphere formation of CAL-27 and WSU-HN6 cells and function as a potential therapy target.

Digoxin ; poisoning ; Heart Aneurysm ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Rupture ; chemically induced

OBJECTIVETo study the protective effect of alcohol extract of Plumula Nelumbini (AEPN) on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced hepatic fibrosis rats and to explore its possible mechanism.

METHODSTotally 32 male SD rats were randomly divided into four groups, i.e., the normal control group, the model group, the high dose AEPN group, and the low dose AEPN group, 8 in each group. 1,000 mg/kg AEPN was given to rats in the high dose AEPN group by gastrogavage at 10 mL/kg, once daily, while 500 mg/kg AEPN was given to rats in the low dose AEPN group by gastrogavage at 10 mL/kg, once daily. Hepatic fibrosis was induced by intraperitoneal injection of CCl4. Serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and albumin (ALB) were examined using automatic biochemical analyzer. Activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), contents of malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydroxyproline (Hyp) in the hepatic tissue were determined using colorimetry. The degree of liver fibrosis was observed by HE staining and Masson staining. The expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) was detected using immunohistochemistry.

RESULTS(1) Compared with the normal control group, serum levels of ALT and AST obviously increased and the serum ALB level obviously decreased in the model group (all P < 0.05). After treated by AEPN, serum levels of ALT and AST were lowered. and the serum ALB level was higher (all P < 0.05). (2) Compared with the normal control group, collagen deposition was obviously seen in rats' livers of the model group, and pseudolobule had formed; inflammatory activities and fibrosis degrees were serious; contents of Hyp also increased (P < 0.05).After treated by AEPN, collagen deposition was obviously reduced with no obvious pseudolobule; inflammatory activities and fibrosis degrees were alleviated; contents of Hyp were also lowered (P < 0.05). (3) Compared with the normal control group, contents of MDA in the liver tissue obviously increased, while activities of SOD obviously decreased (P < 0.05) in the model group. After treated by AEPN, contents of MDA in the liver tissue decreased and the serum SOD level significantly increased (all P < 0.05). (4) Compared with the normal control group, the expression of α-SMA was obviously elevated in the model group (P < 0.05). After treated by AEPN, its expression was obviously lowered (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONSAEPN could fight against CCl4 induced liver fibrosis in rats. Fighting against lipid peroxidation and inhibi- ting activation and proliferation of hepatic stellate cells might be possibly main mechanism.

Alanine Transaminase ; metabolism ; Animals ; Carbon Tetrachloride ; Collagen ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Ethanol ; Hepatic Stellate Cells ; Hydroxyproline ; metabolism ; Lipid Peroxidation ; Liver Cirrhosis, Experimental ; drug therapy ; Male ; Malondialdehyde ; metabolism ; Rats ; Superoxide Dismutase ; metabolism

Objective Mannitol-poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (M-PLGA),a star-shaped biodegradable polymer,was synthesized with the intent in this research,to provide novel nanoformulation for cervical cancer chemotherapy.Methods The novel star-shaped copolymer was prepared by ring-opening polymerization,and characterized by NMR.The docetaxel-loaded M-PLGA nanoparticles,prepared by modified nano-precipitation method,were observed to be near-spherical shape with narrow size distribution.Results The CLSM results showed the uptake level of M-PLGA NPs was higher than PLGA NPs in Hela cells.A significantly higher level of cytotoxicity was achieved by docetaxel-loaded M-PLGA NPs than that of commercial Taxotere and docetaxel-loaded PLGA NPs,indicating that the star-shaped biodegradable polymer M-PLGA could be superior to the linear polymer PLGA as a drug carrier.The study on drug loading and encapsulation efficiency also proved that star-shaped M-PLGA could carry higher level of drug than linear polymer,therefore could be more efficient for cancer treatment.Conclusions In conclusion,the star-shaped M-PLGA copolymer may be used as a potential and promising drug-loaded biomaterial applied in developing novel nanoformulations for cervical cancer therapy.