AIM: To study mechanism of hepatocytic mitochondria damage following septic shock. METHODS: 30 SD rats were randomly divided into three groups: sham operation group, 12 h cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) group and 16 h CLP group. The model of septic shock was made by cecal ligation and puncture. The liver mitochondria respiratory control rate (RCR), phosphate/oxygen (P/O) and ATPase activities were assayed. RESULTS: In 12 h CLP group mean artery pressure (MAP) [(9.54?1.26) kPa] was significantly lower than sham operation group [(14.58?1.32) kPa, P

The lumbar facet joints osteoarthritis can be a potentially important source of low back pain.The risk factors of lumbar facet joints osteoarthritis has been systematic reviewed.Recent research shows that risk factors for lumbar facet joints osteoarthritis include advanced age(older than 50 years old),male or post-menopause female,relatively more sagittal orientation of the facet joints,a background of intervertebral disk degeneration and L4、5 spinal levels.An up-to-date knowledge of this subject can be helpful in diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.

Bone Marrow Cells ; cytology ; Fibroblasts ; cytology ; metabolism ; Fibrosis ; Humans ; Myocardium ; pathology

ObjectiveTo explore the role of tumor necrosis factor related apoptosis inducing ligand (TRAIL) and it's combination with chemotherapeutic agents in treatment of cervical cancer.Methods 100μl of cervical cancer cells suspension were added to each well of 96 well plates. Cells were incubated for 24 hours with TRAIL, Adriamycin (ADM), Mitomycin C (MMC) and TRAIL combined with chemotherapeutic agents at different concentration. Rates of apoptosis and death of cells were detected by flow cytometry.ResultsRates of apoptosis of cells were 20.1% by treated with 100 μg/L TRAIL singly, which was significantly different compared with groups without agents (P<0.01). Inhibitory rates were 36.0% by treated with 10.0mg/L MMC, 44.1% by ADM. However inhibitory rates reached 58.4% or 73.7% by 100.0 μg/L TRAIL +10.0 mg/L MMC or ADM. Combined of TRAIL and MMC, TRAIL and ADM resulted in a synergistic cytotoxic effect (P<0.05).ConclusionIn vitro, TRAIL is an agent for anti cervical cancer by inducing the apoptosis of tumor cell; TRAIL can enhance the effect of ADM and MMC.

Objective To explore the early diagnosis and treatment of acute superior mesenteric arterial embolism (ASMAE).Methods The clinical data of 25 patients with acute superior mesenteric arterial embolism were retrospectively analyed.Results All 25(100%) patients had severe abdominal pain with abdominal signs,21(84%) patients had history of valvular heart disease or atrial fibrillation,and 17(68%) patients had hematochezia.All the cases were misdiagnosed preoperatively,including 11 patients were misdiagnosed as abdominal pain of unknown causes,3 patients as acute pancreatitis,3 patients as acute gastroenteritis,2 patients as necrotizing enteritis.1 patient as acute appenditis,1 patient as acute myocardial infarction,and 1 patient as acute cholecystitis;but 3 patients were preoperatively suspected to have impairment of mesenteric blood flow.All of the 25 patients underwent necrotic bowel resection,6 patients died,and 7 patients abandoned treatment because of serious complications such as short bowel syndrome etc.Mortality rate was 51%(13/25).Conclusions Early diagnosis of patients with acute superior mesenteric arterial embolism is difficult;the main cause of misdiagnosis is lack of recognition of its clinical signs.Fully grasping the characteristics of patients with early stage disease and effective early intervention are the fundamental measures for reducing mortality.

Objective To investigate the effect of local delivery of paclitaxel on bile duct scar formation and biliary stricture in guinea pig.Methods Models of end-to-end anastomosis of the common bile duct were established in 42 guinea pigs.The animals were randomly divided into paclitaxel and control groups.In the paclitaxel group,the drug solution(1000 ?mol/L,0.05 ml) was smeared onto the anastomotic wound before closing the abdomen.The animals were killed in 3 days,2 weeks,and 1 month after the operation(7 in each group at each time point).The sepcimens of the common bile duct were obtained for histological examination.Transmission electron microscopy was employed to observe the ultrastructure of paclitaxel-induced apoptotic cells.Results Histological examination showed inflammatory reaction and hyperplasia of the bile duct wall.The bile duct wall of the paclitaxel group was significantly thiner than that of the control group in 3 days and 1 month after the operation [3 days:(574.41?24.53)?m vs(802.98?24.42) ?m,t=-6.604,P=0.000;1 month:(1383.36?36.64) ?m vs(1518.56?34.89)?m,t=-2.672,P=0.020].Paclitaxel-induced cell apoptosis and injured cell organs were found by transmission electron microscopy.Conclusion Single local delivery of paclitaxel can inhibit biliary stricture in one month.

BACKGROUND: Gene transfer to study the effect of a exogenous gene on cells is a commonly used technique for molecular biology. Compared with viral vector,pcDNA4.0-TGF-?1 eukaryotic expression plasmid transfection has no inherent toxicity or cytotoxicity,with high safety. OBJECTIVE: To construct and identify eukaryotic expression plasmid carrying recombined TGF-?1 by cloning transforming growth factor (TGF)-?1 gene. DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING: The in vitro cell experiment was performed at the Opening Laboratory of Key Clinical Medical Sciences,Henan Provincial High-learning School from March 2007 to February 2008. MATERIALS: Clean healthy Sprague Dawley rats aged 2 months,of both gender,were used for isolating RNA from cells. METHODS: The TGF-?1 mRNA was extracted from the rat bone marrow cells,and amplified by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR),and cloned into the pGEM-T-vector and identified by PCR. Then TGF-?1 gene was subcloned into pcDNA4.0 plasmid vector. The inserting DNA sequences were analyzed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Expression of TGF-?1 cDNA,pGEM-T-TGF-?1 and recon pcDNA4.0-TGF-?1. RESULTS: There was an obvious electrophoresis strip of TGF-?1 cDNA by RT-PCR. The obtained pGEM-T-TGF-?1 was confirmed correct with PCR amplification and sequence identification. Recombinant eukaryotic expression plasmid pcDNA4.0-TGF-?1 was obtained and identified by digestion. The inserted sequences were conformity to the designed sequences. CONCLUSION: Rat TGF-?1 gene has been successfully cloned,and recombinant TGF-?1 eukaryotic expression vector has been constructed successfully.

Chronic Disease ; Heart Failure ; metabolism ; Humans ; Phosphorylation ; Ryanodine Receptor Calcium Release Channel ; metabolism

Objective To explore the role of protein kinase(PKC)in the nosogenesis of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy(HIE).Methods Twenty-four seven-day-old SD rats were divided randomly into normal group (N),model control group(C)and HIE group(HIE).The biochemistry techniques of SDS-PAGE and western bolt were used to examine the level of PKC membrane translocation of cortex and hippocampi.Results The level of PKC membrane translocation of cortex and hippocampi in N group was 0.28±0.02,0.29±0.02 respectively,and 0.29±0.02,0.30±0.02 in C group,and 0.38±0.04,0.40±0.06 in group HIE.The level of PKC membrane translocation of cortex and hippocampi was higher in HIE group as compared with that in N,C group(P＜0.01),but there was no different between N group and C group(P＞0.05).Conclusion PKC are activated in HIE,which indicates that PKC may involve in the pathophysiologic mechanism of HIE.

Port-wine stains(PWS)are a common congenital capillary malformation. The lesions of PWS appear to gradually darken in color and thicken with age, and even progress into nodules in late stage. Based on the principles of selective photothermolysis, pulsed dye laser (PDL)has become a standard treatment for PWS. However, for some intractable PWS, single PDL treatment shows unsatisfactory and even no effects. Considering this state, the authors summarize multiple treatment strategies for intractable PWS with thick or nodular lesions, providing a reference for their treatment.