AIM: To clarify whether advanced glycation end products (AGEs) can influence the expression of mitochondrial fusion proteins Mfn1 and Mfn2 in cultured human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs) in vitro.METHODS:AGE-BSA was used as AGEs.Purchased primary human aortic endothelial cell line was multiplied, and transferred to dif-ferent passages for subsequent grouping.For dose-dependent experiment, HAECs were divided into 4 groups, and the con-centrations of AGE-BSA in each group were 0 mg/L (control group), 50 mg/L, 100 mg/L and 200 mg/L, respectively. For time-dependent experiment, HAECs were divided into 5 groups with the same concentration (100 mg/L) of AGE-BSA, but the intervention time was 0 h (control group), 6 h, 12 h, 24 h and 48 h, respectively.The mRNA and protein expres-sion levels of Mfn1 and Mfn2 in the HAECs were detected by real-time PCR and Western blot, respectively.RESULTS:Exposure of the HAECs to AGEs at different concentrations for 24 h all down-regulated the mRNA and protein expression levels of Mfn1 and Mfn2.Except for 6 h intervention group, 100 mg/L AGEs intervention for 12 h, 24 h and 48 h all down-regulated the mRNA and protein expression levels of Mfn1 and Mfn2 in cultured HAECs.CONCLUSION: AGEs down-regulates the expression of mitochondrial fusion proteins Mfn1 and Mfn2 in cultured HAECs, indicating that AGEs may influence mitochondrial dynamics of human aortic endothelial cells.

ObjectiveTo summarize experiences of diagnose and disposal of acute abdomen of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) in order to raise the successful rate.MethodsThe data of 10 acute abdomen patients with SCI were analyzed retrospectively.ResultsAmong 10 cases, 9 cases were cured, 1 case died.ConclusionDiagnosing and managing acute abdomen of patients with SCI in time can get satisfied outcome.

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma up-regulated factor(PAUF),a newly discovered gene,is highly expressed in pancreatic cancer.PAUF promotes the metastasis and progression of pancreatic cancer through many ways,such as the activation of signal pathway (CXCR4,β-catenin,TPL2/MEK/ERK,FAK/Scr),increasing the adhesiveness of pancreatic cancer cells,promoting angiogenesis and vascular permeability.Simultaneously,CXCR4,β-catenin,TPL2/MEK/ERK and FAK/Scr are closely related with gemcitabine-resistance.Based on this theory,we infer that PAUF plays a role in gemcitabine-resistance of pancreatic cancer cells.So far,no related research has been done domestic and overseas.The research may find a clue for the mechanism of chemotherapy-resistance and provide a new target spot for the therapy of pancreatic cancer.

Objective To compare SPECT/CT fusion imaging and MRI in the diagnosis of benign hip lesions. Methods Twenty-two patients suspected avascular necrosis of femoral head with hip discomfort, pain or action limited were analyzed retrospectively. All patients underwent radionuclide bone scan and MR examination within 5 days, and the diagnosis was proved with clinical follow-up. Results Eighteen necrosis of the femoral head and 4 hip arthritis including 1 patient with ankylosing spondylitis were found in 44 hip joints of 22 patients. MRI detected 17 femoral head necrosis and 4 hip arthritis, while SPECT/CT fusion image found out 18 femoral head necrosis and 4 hip arthritis. There was corresponding relationship in signs of hip lesions between MRI and SPECT/CT fusion imaging. Conclusion SPECT/CT fusion imaging and MRI has no markedly difference in the diagnosis of hip benign lesions, and is complementary to each other. SPECT/CT fusion image can distinguish the hip lesions from the femoral head lesions, and has a higher accuracy of diagnosing hip lesions than whole body bone scanning.

Objective To investigate the epidemiological features of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in Zhejiang and to analysis factors associated with outcomes for providing evidence on improving the success rate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Methods Clinical data of 493 patients with OHCA collected from the emergency department (ED) of Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Ningbo Emergency Medical Service Center and Shaoxing Emergency Medical Service Center from January 2012 to August 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. All the data were recorded following the Utstein style included causes of arrest, location of arrest, first arrest rhythm, witnessed by bystanders, bystander CPR, pre-hospital defibrillation, pre-hospital intubation, pre-hospital epinephrine administration, emergency medical services (EMS) response time, return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) at scene/enroute, ROSC at ED, admission to hospital, survival to hospital discharge and neurological outcomes at discharge. Factors associated with 30 days survival rate of patients with OHCA were analyzed. Results 493 patients were enrolled, of whom 342 were male and 151 were female. The average age was (58.8±21.4) years. The causes of arrests consisted of cardiac etiology (219 cases), trauma (155 cases), respiratory disease (22 cases), drowning (19 cases), electrocution (8 cases) and others (70 cases). Most of the events occurred at home (65.1%) and public places (22.7%). 55.2% patients were witnessed by bystanders while bystander CPR was performed in only 2.6% cases. Asystole was the predominant rhythm (78.7%) observed by the ambulance crew at the arrest site while only 5.5% first arrest rhythms were ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia (VF/VT). Only 6.9% patients underwent pre-hospital defibrillation. Pre-hospital intubations were attempted in 16.4% patients. Epinephrine was administered in 56.4% patients at scene or in ambulances. EMS response time was (13.6±8.0) minutes. 4.5% patients had ROSC at scene/enroute and 7.7% had ROSC at ED. Only 9.7% patients were admitted to hospital and 1.2% discharged alive. 0.8% patients were still in hospital on 30th day. The 30-day survival rate was 2.0% (10/493) and only 0.8% patients had neurologically favorable survivals [with the cerebral performance category (CPC) score of 1 or 2]. Witnessed by bystanders (3.31% vs. 0.45%), VF/VT as the first arrest rhythm (7.41% vs. 1.72%), bystander CPR (15.38% vs. 1.67%), pre-hospital defibrillation (8.82% vs. 1.53%) and EMS response time < 10 minutes (3.57% vs. 0.74%) could improve 30-day survival rate of OHCA significantly (all P < 0.05). Conclusion Resuscitation survival of OHCA in Zhejiang province was unsatisfactory. Improvements are required in series aspects of OHCA survival chain.

ObjectiveTo explore the diagnosis and treatment of acute mesenteric ischemia.MethodsClinical data of 12 cases with acute mesenteric ischemia diagnosed by both operation and pathology were analyzed retrospectively.ResultsThe cases were mainly aged patients accompanied by cardiovascular disease and easily developed to strangulative intestinal obstruction. The mortality rate of this disease was very high.ConclusionThe early diagnosis with suitable techniques and prompt treatment are the keys to the management of this disease.

Objective:To observe the clinical therapeutic effect of Rho kinase inhibitor-fasudil on no-reflow in pa-tients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) .Methods :A total of 82 ACS patients ,who hospitalized and occurred no-reflow after PCI ,were randomly divided into fasudil group (n=30 , received fasudil 5mg) ,nitroglycerin group (n=25 ,received nitroglycerin 200μg) and tirofiban group (n=27 ,re-ceived tirofiban 10ml) .All patients received drugs via intracoronary injection ,and reviewed coronary angiography and coronary blood flow velocity evaluation after 10min .Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) flow im-provement ,ST segment elevation/depression extent ,left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ,incidence rates of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and complications were observed .Results:Compared with nitroglycer-in group ,there were significant rise in effective rate of TIMI flow improvement (40.0% vs .63.3% ,59.3% ) ,ST segment elevation and depression extent [ (0.15 ± 0.09) mm vs .(0.24 ± 0.11) mm ,(0.26 ± 0.15) mm] and LVEF level [(48.32 ± 5.67)% vs .(56.12 ± 7.11)% ,(55.78 ± 6.99)% ] ,and significant reduction in incidence rate of MACE in fasudil group and tirofiban group , P<0.05~ <0.01 ;for complications of hypotension ,hemorrhage and thrombocytopenia ,incidence rates of fasudil group (13.3% ,6.7% ,16.7% ) were significantly lower than those of nitroglycerin group (68.0% ,4.0% ,12.0% ) or tirofiban group (3.7% ,29.6% ,44.4% ) , P<0.05 all .Conclu-sion:Fasudil is safe and effective on no-reflow after PCI in ACS patients ,and it is worthy of extension .

Using a H₂O₂-induced BRL cell senescence model, we investigated the anti-aging effects of drug-containing serums of Erzhi Wan (EZW) and various polar extracts (petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, n-butanol, water, and iridoid glycoside-enriched fractions). Cell viability was detected by MTT assay. Cell senescence was evaluated with β-galactosidase staining assay. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) were measured by flow cytometry. UFLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS was used to identify chemical components in EZW and the extracts, and molecular docking technology was used to predict the anti-aging components of EZW. Results showed that treatment of cells with 600 μmol·L^-1 H₂O₂ for 72 h markedly induced cell senescence, inhibited cell proliferation and increased intracellular β-galactosidase activity and ROS levels. If cells were pretreated with drug-containing serum of EZW this induction of senescence was decreased. A total of 49 chemical compounds were identified in EZW by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, 14 of these were identified by molecular docking as potential active ingredients. Based on these analyses, and the in vitro experiments with polar extracts, we conclude that the anti-aging components of EZW are triterpenes, flavonoids and phenyl alcohols, providing a basis for further elucidation of the active agents and mechanism of the anti-aging effect of EZW.

Objective To investigate the change in 5-hydroxytryptomine (5-HT) content in spinal dorsal horn in a rat model of tibial bone cancer pain (BCP). Methods Sixty female SD rats weighing 160-180 g were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n = 20 each): control group (group C), sham operation group (group S) and BCP group. BCP was induced by intra-tibial inoculation of 10 μl Walker 256 breast cancer cell suspension in group BCP, while group S received intra-tibial inoculation of 10 μl D-hank solution. Paw withdrawal threshold to mechanical stimulation with yon Frey filaments (MWT) was measured 1 d before (baseline) and at 3, 5, 7, 9, 11,14, 16, 18 and 21 d after breast cancer cell inoculation. At 1 d before and 7, 14 and 21 d after breast cancer cell inoculation, four animals in each group were sacrificed after measurement of MWT. Their lumber segments of the spinal cord were removed for assay of 5-HT content in spinal dorsal horn using HPLC with fluorescence detector.HE staining was used to detect the damage to the tibia. Correlation between the 5-HT content and MWT was analyzed. Results MWT was significantly decreased after breast cancer cell inoculation in group BCP ( P ＜ 0.05).Microscopic examination showed serious bone destruction of tibia at the injection site in group BCP, while no bone destruction was found in groups C and S. 5-HT content in spinal dorsal horn was significantly higher in group BCP than in groups C and S (P ＜ 0.05). There was strong negative linear correlation between 5-HT content in spinal dorsal horn and MWT ( r = - 0.973, P ＜ 0.05 ). Conclusion The 5- HT content in spinal dorsal horn is significantly increased in rats with tibial BCP and is involved in the development of BCP.

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect and mechanism of the aqueous extract of ephedra sinica on brain damage after subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH)in rats.Methods Totally 50 rats of Sprague-Dawley were randomly divided into control group,model group and three groups treated with different concentrations(4,12,36 mg/kg).The changes of the cerebral water content,malondialdehyde(MDA),glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)and hydroxy radical of brain tissue were recorded,and he-matoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was used to test the subarachnoid haemorrhagia and oedema,and immunohistochemistry and western blot were carried out to assay the expression of complement C3 in brains of different animal in different group 3d after operation. Results On the postoperative 3 days,compared with the model group,the content of MDA、GSH-Px activity and hydroxyl radical of 12、36 mg/kg treatment groups significantly reduced(P <0.01 ),the content of MDA of 4 mg/kg treatment group not change (P >0.05),but GSH-Px activity and inhibition of hydroxyl radical significantly reduced(P <0.01),and the cerebral water content of 12,36 mg/kg groups were obviously lower compared with model group.The expression of complement C3 was significantly lower on 36 mg/kg treatment group and edema reduced.Conclusion The aqueous extract of ephedra could significantly inhibit the activity of complement C3,prevent the production of MDA、GSH-Px and hydroxyl radical,reduce the severity of cerebral edema and the in-flammatory response,which has a better therapeutic effect SAH animals.