Objective To establish a quick method to probe the environmental estrogen-like compounds via fluorescent imaging analysis in high content analysis (HCA) technology.Methods HCA assays were performed to quantitatively in-vestigate the effect of collected environmental pollutants , including bisphenol A , nonylphenol , 1,2-phenylenediamine , 4-aminophenol, resorcinol, 3-aminophenol, 1,4-phenylenediamine and 2,5-diaminotoluene on nuclear granules formation ( Foci-formation) of estrogen receptor α( ERα)-EGFR( enhanced green fluorescent protein ) fusion-protein, which was se-lected as a research model in this study .The results were confirmed by the ERαtranscriptional activity by luciferase as-says.Results Compounds 1,2-phenylenediamine, 4-aminophenol, resorcinol, 3-aminophenol, 1,4-phenylenediamine and 2,5-diaminotoluene sulfate could not induce the ERα-EGFR nuclear granule formation.17-β-Estradiol, bisphenol A, or nonylphenol enhanced ERα-EGFR nuclear granule formation in a dose-dependent manner .The EC50 value was (4.17 ± 0.41) nmol/L, (1.48 ±1.79) μmol/L,or (3.70 ±0.78) μmol/L, respectively.The minimum detectable concentration was 1 nmol/L (17-β-estradiol)and 300 nmol/L (bisphenol A, nonylphenol).In luciferase tests, 17-β-estradiol, bisphe-nol A, or nonylphenol increased ERαtranscriptional activity in a dose-dependent manner ,and the EC50 value was (4.46 ±0.56) nmol/L, (2.31 ±0.21) μmol/L, or (6.60 ±0.94) μmol/L, respectively.The minimum detectable concentration was 3 nmol/L (17-β-estradiol), 300 nmol/L (bisphenol A),and 1 μmol/L (nonylphenol).Conclusion As an efficient method for ERαagonist identification , HCA assays based on the cell image phenotypes analysis can be used in quick recog -nition of environmental compounds with ER agonist-like activity.In all experimental compounds , only bisphenol A and non-ylphenol have a clear ER agonist-like activity .

BACKGROUND:Whether adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells are able to exert immunomodulatory effects in the treatment of myocardial infarction, as wel as the best time, is less reported.
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells on inflammatory reaction and ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction, and to explore the possible mechanisms of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of myocardial infarction.
METHODS:Enzyme digestion method was employed to isolate and culture rat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. By ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery, we established animal models of myocardial infarction in 40 rats. The rats were randomly divided into four groups:sham group, control group (injected high-glucose Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium), 3-hour transplantation group (transplanted adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells after 3 hours of myocardial infarction), 7-day transplantation group (transplanted adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells after 7 days of myocardial infarction). After 14 days of operation, the levels of tumor necrosis factor-αand interleukin-10 in the plasma were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. After 28 days of operation, the left ventricular end diastolic diameter, left ventricular end systolic diameter, left ventricular ejection fraction and left ventricular fractional shortening were measured by echocardiography.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the control group, in the 3-hour transplantation group and 7-day transplantation group, the levels of tumor necrosis factor-αwere significantly lower (P<0.01), and the levels of interleukin-10 were significantly higher (P<0.01) at postoperative 14 days;the left ventricular end diastolic diameter and left ventricular end systolic diameter in the two transplantation groups were also significantly smal er (P<0.05), but left ventricular ejection fraction and left ventricular fractional shortening were significantly elevated (P<0.05), which was more apparent in the 3-hour transplantation group than the 7-day transplantation group. Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells transplantation in acute phase of myocardial infarction can suppress the inflammatory response, regulate the cytokine network equilibrium, and thus delay ventricular remodeling and improve cardiac function.

Wear of polyethylene (PE) tibial inserts is a significant cause of implant failure of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). PE inserts wear measurement and evaluation is the key in TKA researches. There are many methods to measure insert wear. Qualitative methods such as observation are used to determine the wear and its type. Quantitative methods such as gravimetric analysis, coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) are used to measure the mass, volume and geometry of wear. In this paper, the principle, characteristics and research progress of main insert wear evaluation method were introduced and the problems and disadvantages were analyzed.
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee ; Humans ; Knee Prosthesis ; Polyethylene ; Prosthesis Design ; Prosthesis Failure ; Tibia ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; X-Ray Microtomography

Objective To observe the clinical curative effect of Xintong decoction in treating unstable angina pectoris(UAP) and impact on serum matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP-2) of patients with syndrome of phlegm and blood stasis,qi stagnation and obstruction of heart meridian,and probes into its intervention mechanism on UAP.Method Patients were randomly divided into treatment group(30 cases,treated with Xiaotong decoction + routine western medicine) and control group(30 cases,treated with routine western medicine).The course was four weeks.The clinical curative effect was observed and serum MMP-2 before and after treatment was detected.Results TCM syndrome score,angina pectoris,nitroglycerin discontinue rate,serum concentration of MMP-2 in the treatment group were significantly better than the control group.Conclusion Xintong decoction has good curative effect in treating UAP.It can reduce the serum level of MMP-2 of patients with UAP,so as to slowing the progress of plaque and stabilizing plaques.

Objective To investigate the expressions of tissue factor pathway inhibitor-2 (TFPI-2 ) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9)in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)tissue and their relationship with vasculogenic mimicry (VM).Methods 162 cases of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma tissues were collected. CD34/periodic acid-schiff double staining was performed to observe the distribution of VM in ESCC tissue,and immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expressions of TFPI-2 and MMP-9 in ESCC tissue. The relationship between VM and the clinicopathologic parameters of ESCC, the expressions of TFPI-2 and MMP-9 were analyzed.Results The positive rate of VM in ESCC tissue was 20.37%.The positive rate of VM in poorly differentiated group(40.38%)was significantly higher than those in moderately differentiated group(11.76%)and well differentiated group (7.14%)(χ2 = 20.915, P < 0.01 ). The positive rate of VM in TNM Ⅰ-Ⅱ(11.59%)group was significantly lower than that in TNM Ⅲ group(26.88%)(χ2=5.707,P=0.017).The positive rate of TFPI-2 in VM(+)group(33.34%)was significantly higher than that in VM(-)group(6.45%) (χ2=4.582,P=0.032)in poorly differentiated ESCC.The positive rate of MMP-9 in VM(+)group(78.79%) was significantly higher than that in VM(-)group(44.96%)(χ2=12.05,P=0.001).The expression level of TFPI-2 in poorly differentiated group was positively correlated with VM (r= 0.166,P= 0.032 ), and the expression level of MMP-9 was positively correlated with the VM(r=0.183,P=0.018).The five-year survival rate in VM (-) group was significant higher than that in VM (+) group (χ2 = 22.84, P < 0.001 ). Conclusion VM exists in ESCC tissue,especially in poorly differentiated and advanced ESCC tissue.VM is related to poor prognostis of ESCC.TFPI-2 and MMP-9 might involve in the formation of VM in ESCC.

Objective To investigate the characteristic and clinical value of echocardiography in pregnant women with sinus tachycardia.Methods Thirty pregnant women with sinus tachycardia (experiment group) and 30 healthy pregnant women (control group) were selected.The echocardiography results and clinical data were compared between the 2 groups.Results There were no statistical differences in age,gestational age,blood pressure,weight between the 2 groups (P ＞ 0.05).The heart rate in experiment group was significantly higher than that in control group [(123.20 ± 13.23) times/min vs.(86.17 ± 6.78) times/min],there was statistical difference (P ＜ 0.01).The left ventricular posterior wall thickness and the rates of mitral regurgitation,tricuspid regurgitation,aortic regurgitation in experiment group were significantly higher than those in control group [(10.23 ± 1.30) mm vs.(8.79 ± 1.90) mm,63.33％ (19/30) vs.16.67％ (5/30),66.67％(20/30) vs.30.00％(9/30),26.67％(8/30) vs.6.67％(2/30)],the left ventricular posterior wall motion amplitude was significantly lower than that in control group [(8.07 ± 1.00) mm vs.(9.26 ± 1.71) mm],there were statistical differences (P ＜ 0.01 or ＜ 0.05).There were statistical differences in the indexes of left ventricular systolic function and diastolic function between the 2 groups (P ＜0.01 or ＜0.05).Conclusion The anatomical indexes and function indexes of echocardiography in pregnant women with sinus tachycardia are used to change,and the echocardiography in time can provide the basis of treatment.

We studied the function of connexin 43 (Cx43) gene in Xiao Meishan swine bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) resulting from overexpression. Cx43 eukaryotic expression vector (pEGFP-Cx43) was constructed and transfected into BMSCs by nucleofector, after detecting the transfection efficiency; the expression of Cx43 was verified by RT-PCR, immunofluorescence and western blotting. Furthermore, we detected its cell cycle and apoptosis through flow cytometry. Our results show that pEGFP-Cx43 plasmid was successfully constructed, and green fluorescence in pEGFP-Cx43 transfected BMSCs was highly expressed with 60% transfection efficiency. In transgenic Xiao Meishan swines BMSCs, the expression level of Cx43 mRNA and protein were up-regulated. Meanwhile, the ability of cell proliferation was significantly increased, and the apoptosis rate was significantly reduced. Taken together, Cx43 overexpression could promote the proliferation of Xiao Meishan swine's BMSCs and markedly reduce their apoptosis, which provides evidence for in vivo research.
Animals ; Animals, Genetically Modified ; Apoptosis ; Cell Proliferation ; Connexin 43 ; metabolism ; Flow Cytometry ; Genetic Vectors ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ; metabolism ; Plasmids ; Swine ; genetics ; Transfection

Objective To induce the experimental corneal neovascularization(CRNV) by alkali burn,and explore the methods for quantitative analysis of CRNV and observation of permeability of CRNV. Methods Thirty-six C57BL/6 mice were selected and divided into experiment group(n=30) and control group(n=6).For the experiment group,alkali burn was induced by application of filter paper with 1mol/L sodium hydroxide to the cornea for 5 s.For the control group,no intervention was conducted.Areas of CRNV were measured on day 4,7,10 and 14 after alkali burn.Histological examinations of cornea were performed with HE staining on day 3, 7,10,16 and 28 after alkali burn.On day 10,endothelial cell marker CD31 was used with immunohistochemical staining for CRNV counting,and fluorescence angiography(FA) was employed to reveal the permeability of CRNV.Corneal ulceration and hyphema were observed everyday.Results CRNV developed after alkali burn,and extincted afterwards.Axenic coneal ulceration and hyphema were frequently observed,with the incidences of 6.7% and 10.0%,respectively.Histologic changes of corneal tissues at different time points could be observed with HE staining.On day 10, CRNV could be labeled and counted with immunohistochemical staining for CD31 antibody,and the permeability of CRNV could be detected by FA. ConclusionCRNV counting with immunohistochemical staining for CD31 antibody and measurement of area of CRNV are appropriate methods for quantitative analysis of CRNV.FA is an effective method in the detection of permeability of CRNV.

OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of nifedipine combined with losartan on the blood pressure and renal function of hypertension complicated with coronary heart disease. METHODS:150 patients with hypertension complicated with coronary heart disease were randomly divided into observation group and control group. Control group was orally treated with Nifedipine sustained release tablet 30 mg,once a day;observation group was additionally treated with Losartan potassium capsules 50 mg,once a day. The treatment course for both groups was 1 month. Systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,renal function indicators be-fore and after treatment,and incidence of adverse reactions in 2 groups were observed. RESULTS:After treatment,systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure after 3 months was lower than 1 month and lower than before treatment in same group,renal function indicators were significantly lower than before treatment,and observation group was lower than control group,the differ-ences were statistically significant(P<0.05);the incidence of adverse reactions in observation group was significantly lower than control group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Nifedipine combined with losartan can well control the blood pressure of hypertension complicated with coronary heart disease,protect renal functions,with good safety.