The endoplasmic reticulum is a major organelle of mammalian cells in where protein processing takes place.Excessive endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) induced by various factors may lead to cellular structural abnormality and functional dysfunction,even cell death.Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)is caused by multifactors and is a common cause of blindness.Inducers of ERS,such as oxidative stress,inflammation and disorder of fat metabolism,have been found to play critical role in AMD.These factors promote the excess expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)in retinal pigment epithelium (RPE),which is the key factor that triggers the conversion from dry AMD to wet form.This article mainly summarized the primary process and mechanism of ERS as well as interactions among oxidative stress,inflammation and ERS in AMD pathogenesis.

Two-dimensional electrophoresis(2-DE) is an important technique in proteomics research.The 2-DE system for proteome of Monascus ruber was established by comparing and analyzing the infection caused by different kinds of mediums,lysis buffer and the condition of rehydration.By cultivating the Monascus ruber with YES for 6 days,extracting total protein by TCA-acetone,lysis buffer with 8 mol/L urea,2 mol/L thiourea,4 % CHAPS,1 % DTT and 2 % Bio-lyte,an ideal 2-DE map with higher resolution and better legibility was obtained,which laid a foundation for the further studies on proteome of Monascus ruber.

To explore the effect of tripterygium glycosides on the level of peripheral blood cell factors of Graves ophthalmopathy (GO). In the study, 64 patients of GO in moderate-severe acute stage were selected, and randomly divided into the treatment group (32 cases) and the control group (32 cases). Both of the two groups were provided with basic treatment. The control group was added with prednisone(0. 75 mg kg-1 d-1 ), which gradually reduced (by 5-10 mg week-1 )to the minimum dose of 5 mg d-1. The treatment group was treated with 20 mg tripterygium glycosides, three times a day. One therapy course is three months. The levels of peripheral blood cells(TNF-alpha , IL-2, IL-10, IFN-gamma)of the two groups before and after the treatment and the clinical efficacy were observed. The study indicated that, before the treatment, TNF-alpha, IL-2, IFN-gamma in both groups were significantly higher than that in the health group, but with IL-10 notably lower than the healthy group. After the treatment, TNF-a, IL-2, IFN-gamma in the treatment group significantly decreased, but with IL-10 significantly increasing (P <0. 01). After the treatment, the two groups showed significant difference (P <0. 01). The total clinical efficacy in the treatment group was 88. 10% , and that in the control group was 57. 14% (P <0. 01). After the treatment, the two groups showed significant changes in the exophthalmos degree (P < 0. 01). The results showed that the level of peripheral blood cells (TNF-alpha,IL-2, IL-10, IFN-gamma)of GO patients was positively correlated with the severity of ocular disease. The combined therapy of tripterygium glycosides and methimazole show such advantages as low side effect and high clin-
Adult ; Cytokines ; blood ; Female ; Glycosides ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Graves Ophthalmopathy ; blood ; drug therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Tripterygium ; chemistry

Humans ; Leiomyoma ; pathology ; Microtomy ; methods ; Microwaves ; Paraffin Embedding ; methods ; Specimen Handling ; methods ; Thyroid Neoplasms ; pathology

Lipoproteins are biological lipids carriers. The natural and reconstituted lipoprotein based drug delivery systems have been extensively developed in recent years. This article reviews the development of natural and reconstituted low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein based vehicles in the antitumor area.
Animals ; Antineoplastic Agents ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Apolipoproteins B ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Drug Carriers ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Humans ; Lipoproteins ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Lipoproteins, HDL ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Lipoproteins, LDL ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Nanoparticles ; Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; Peptides ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Pharmaceutical Vehicles ; chemistry

OBJECTIVETo compare therapeutic effects between arthroscopic medial retinaculum plication and plaster external fixation for the treatment of acute patellar dislocation.

METHODSFrom February 2006 to October 2012,29 patients with acute patellar dislocation were divided into two groups: operation group and non-operation group. The patellar dislocation duration was 2 weeks. In operation group, there were 7 males and 10 females, with an average age of (16.2 ± 6.2) years old, and the patients were treated with arthroscopic medial retinaculum plication. In non-operation group, there were 5 males and 7 females,with an average age of (16.3 ± 5.0) years old,and the patients were treated with plaster external fixation. The Kujala scores, patellar tilt angle measured on CT film, apprehension test and recurrence rate of patellar instability were observed before and 1 year after treatment.

RESULTSIn operation group, the pre-treatment and post-treatment patellar tilt angles had no statistical difference, but the post-treatment Kujala score was lower than that of pre-treatment; while in non-operation group, the post-treatment patellar tilt angle was larger than that of pre-treatment, and the post-treatment Kujala score was lower than that of pre-treatment. At 1 year after treatment, the patellar tilt angle (21.2 ± 5.3) of patients in non-operation group was larger than (13.5 ± 3.5) of operation group, and the Kujala score 73.3 ± 10.5 of patient in non-operation group was lower than 84.1 ± 5.6 of operation group.

CONCLUSIONDuring 1 year after operation, arthroscopic medical retinaculum plication is a more effective treatment for acute patellar dislocation compared with plaster external fixation.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Arthroscopy ; Case-Control Studies ; Casts, Surgical ; Child ; Female ; Fracture Fixation ; Humans ; Male ; Patellar Dislocation ; surgery ; therapy ; Patellar Ligament ; surgery ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult

Immuno-fluorescence technique can qualitatively determine certain nuclear translocation, of which NF-κB/ p65 implicates the activation of NF-κB signal pathways. Immuno-fluorescence analysis software with independent property rights is able to quantitatively analyze dynamic location of NF-κB/p65 by computing relative fluorescence units in nuclei and cytoplasm. We verified the quantitative analysis by Western Blot. When we applied the software to analysis of nuclear translocation in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced (0. 5 h, 1 h, 2 h, 4 h) primary human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) , we found that nuclear translocation peak showed up at 2h as with calculated Western blot verification results, indicating that the inventive immuno-fluorescence analysis software can be applied to the quantitative analysis of immuno-fluorescence.
Active Transport, Cell Nucleus ; Cell Nucleus ; metabolism ; Cytoplasm ; metabolism ; Fluorescent Antibody Technique ; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells ; Humans ; NF-kappa B p50 Subunit ; metabolism ; Software

Objective To investigate the effects of valproic acid ( VPA) on cell proliferation and cell cycle in human pancreatic cancer cell line PaTu8988 in vitro. Methods PaTu8988 cells were treated with VPA in concentration of 0, 0.2, 1.0 or 5.0 mmol/L for 24 h and 48 h respectively. Cell viability was measured by WST-8 assay. Cell cycles were detected by flow cytometery. Dimethyl sulfoxide added to the medium was used as blank control group, while PBS added to the medium was used as PBS group. Results After VPA treatment for 24 h, the inhibition rate of VPA 5.0 mmol/L group was 18.9% , which was significantly higher than those in control group, PBS group and VPA 0.2, 1.0 mmol/L group (0, 4.4% , 6.8%, 6.1% , P <0.05). After 48 h, the inhibition rates of VPA 1.0, 5.0 mmol/L were 12.9%, 25.9% , which was significantly higher than those in control group, PBS group and VPA 0.2 mmol/L group (0, 6.2% , 4.6% , P <0.01). After VPA treatment for 24 h, the proportions of G2 phase cell in VPA 1.0, 5.0 mmol/L group were ( 26.57 ± 1.88) % , ( 34.11 ± 4.74 ) % , which was significantly higher than those in PBS group, control group, VPA 0.2 mmol/L group [(10.72 ± 2.02)% , ( 13.53 ± 2.28)% , (13.81 ±2.40)%, P <0.01 ], the changes 48 h after VPA treatment was consistent with the changes 24 h after VPA treatment. Conclusions VPA may significantly suppress the cell proliferation of human pancreatic cancer cell line PaTu8988, and induce cell cycle arrest in G2 phase in a time and dose-dependent manner.

Objective To research the fibrosis characteristics of Atrial Fibrillation(AF) patients under microscope and its effect to post-operative sinus conversion of Radiofrequency ablation treatment.Methods Based on Lefi Atrial Dimension (LAD).Left atrial appendage tissue samples of 60 AF patients who received bipolar radiofrequency ablation treatment during open heart surgery between July and December 2011,were divided into 4 groups:group a (LAD≤50 mm),group b (50 mm ＜ LAD≤60 mm),group c (60 mm＜ LAD ≤70 mm),group d (LAD ＞ 70 mm),15 patients in each group.The levels of atrial muscle fibrosis and cell size differences are compared for colored slides of samples.Research are done for the difference of sinus rhythm restoration rate among the 4 groups based on ECG records at immediate,leaving hospital,and 3,6,12 months postoperative are collected for all groups.Results Differences of CVF and atrial muscle cell size measured under microscope are statistically meaningful(P ＜ 0.001).Sinus rhythm restoration rate differences at 6 month(P =0.039) and 12 month (P =0.037) post-operative are statistically meaningful.Further,immediate,leaving hospital,and 3,6,12 months postoperative sinus rhythm restoration rates are 93.3％,93.3％,93.3％,100％,100％ for group a,80.0％,73.3％,80.0％,80.0％,80.0％ for group b,66.7％,66.7％,66.7％,73.3％,66.7％ for goup c,and 53.3％,53.3％,53.3％,60.0％,60.0％ for group d respectively.Conclusion For rheumatic heart valve diseases patients who at 6 and 12 month post-operative,the greater the LAD,the higher the atrial fibrosis level,the greater the cell size,the lower the sinus rhythm restoration rate is.

Objectives To explore the differences in therapeutic efficacy between decitabine combined with low dose HAG(D+ HAG)and CAG in elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).Methods Totally 32 elderly patients with AML in our department from July 2012 to July 2015 were retrospectively analyzed.15 patients were on a therapy of decitabine combined with low dose HAG,and 17 patients with CAG.Efficacy and side effects were compared between the two groups.Results In(D+HAG)versus CAG groups,the complete remission(CR)was 10 cases(66.7％)vs.6 cases (35.3 ％),partial remission(PR) was 2 cases (13.3％) vs.1 case(5.9 ％),non-remission(NR) was 3 cases(20％)vs.10 cases(58.8％),and the total efficacy rate(CR+PR)was 80％vs.41.2％ (P＜0.05).The side effects in two groups mainly included bone marrow depression,respiratory tract infection,gastrointestinal reaction,which were all alleviated after symptomatic treatments.The incidence rate of side effects had no statistical difference (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions The treatment of decitabine combined with low dose of HAG is prior to CAG,and the side effects are all tolerated.So decitabine combined with low dose of HAG can be served as the first-line therapy for elderly AML patients.