Intraocular lens ( IOL) implantation is the major method to replace the cataract lens. How to improve the biocompatibility of IOL has been the focus of current research. Major reactions after the IOL implantation include endophthalmitis, corneal endothelial edema, iritis, uveitis, and posterior capsule opacification, etc. At cellular level, macrophages, monocytes, fibroblasts and lens epithelial cells can be detected on the surface of IOL. Their adhesion, proliferation migration, and transformation may be induced by the operation related cytokines released into the aqueous humor. Detailed analysis of cytokines profile after IOL implantation may be beneficial to explore the mechanism of posterior capsule opacification.

Botulinum Toxins, Type A ; administration & dosage ; adverse effects ; therapeutic use ; Cerebral Palsy ; drug therapy ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Female ; Humans ; Male

Objective To study the relationship between ABO hemolytic disease of newborn and maternal antibody. Methods The titer of blood group antibody in 122 mothers of O blood group during prenatal diagnosis and blood group serology, bilirubin and hemoglobin level of newborn infants were tested with routine methods. The relationship between ABO hemolytic disease of newborn and the titer of blood group antibody was studied. Results The titer of blood group antibody was remarkably related with ABO hemolytic disease of newborn (P

In recent years,the research of non-contact biomedical monitoring has continuous development and progress.This review gives an overview of the research status of heart,lung and brain non-contact monitoring methods.The correlation techniques of capacitance electrocardiogram,magnetic induction,radar non-contact monitoring of heart and lung,and non-contact monitoring of brain are analyzed comprehensively.Capacitance electrocardiogram monitors the heart and lung activities useing effect of change in capacitance between the electrodes.Magnetic induction monitors the heart and lung activities useing the Maxwell principle,while radar monitoring the heart and lung activities uses the Doppler effects.Non-contact monitoring of brain adopts the magnetic induction tomography imaging technology.Then elaborate related research at home and abroad,and summarize the advantages and disadvantages of these monitoring methods on the basis of the analysis of monitoring principles.Finally foreground that may dominate this area of new equipment for heart,lung and brain non-contact monitoring in the future is expected.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the household environment dust mites allergens content distribution characteristics and influence factors of children with allergic rhinitis to dust mites in Wuhu. METHOD: Collect the surface dust in bedroom and living room floor, mattresses, pillows, sofa of 102 children with allergic rhinitis families. Dust mite allergen components 1 (Der f1) and house dust mites allergens 1 components (Der p1) of the dust samples were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULT: One hundred and twenty samples were collected . In a domestic dust mites samples, with a median of M (Min and Max) said dust mite allergen levels, Der f1 and Der p1 content was 2.66 (0.03, 26.63), 3.48 (0, 03, 33.68), respectively. Der f1 was significantly less than Der p1, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). According to the classification of urban and township, there were 68 cases and 34 cases. Der f1 content in the samples was 2.91 (0.31, 26.63), 2.40 (0.08, 16.02), respectively. Der p1 content was 4.28 (0.03, 20.77), 3.88 (0.14, 33.68), respectively. The dust mites content of urban was significantly more than that of villages and towns, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Samples were also classified by gender. The dust mites allergens content in either boy's or girl's family were similar, there was no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION The household dust mites of children allergic rhinitisin Wuhu area is given priority to with Der p1, and urban dust mites are significantly more than village's and town's. Enhancing health education, controlling dust mites allergens contamination inside the bedroom, especially urban areas, are positive differences for the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis in children.
Allergens ; analysis ; Animals ; Antigens, Dermatophagoides ; analysis ; Arthropod Proteins ; analysis ; Bedding and Linens ; Child ; Cysteine Endopeptidases ; analysis ; Dermatophagoides farinae ; Dust ; analysis ; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; epidemiology

Objective It was reported that pretreatment with small dose of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) could protect the animal from lethal dose endotoxin. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of pretreatment with small dose of LPS on cardiac function in endotoxemic rats and the possible mechanism. Methods Sixty male Wistar rats weighing 200-280 g were randomly divided into 3 groups: group I normal saline(NS) ( n = 12); group Ⅱ LPS (n = 24) and group Ⅲ LPS-pretreatment ( n = 24). Group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ were further divided into 3 groups: 2 h,4 h and 6 h subgroups based the time when blood sample was taken and the animal was sacrificed. The table shows the LPS given in the 3 groups:groupⅠⅡ Ⅲ0hNSNSLPS 0.25 mg?kg-1ip24 hNSNSLPS0.5mg?kg-1ip96 hNSLPS 10 mg?kg-1 Ⅳ LPS 10 mg?kg-1 TVThe animals were anesthetized with 3 % pentobarbital 30 mg?kg ip and intubated. Right femoral artery and vein were cannulated for MAP monitoring and fluid infusion. Cardiac catheter was placed in the left ventricle for measurement of left ventricular systolic pressure (LVSP) and?dp/dt max. Blood samples were taken 2 h,4 h and 6 h after intravenous LPS (10 mg?kg-1) for determination of plasma levels of L-lactate-dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine kinase (CK) . The animals were sacrificed right after blood sampling and the heart was removed for determination of myocardial HSP 70 expression using immuno-histochemical staining. Results LVSP and?dp/dt max gradually decreased 1h after intravenous administration of LPS in group Ⅱ (LPS group); while in group DI (pretreatment group) the cardiac contractility was maintained and LVSP,?dp/dt max did not decrease as compared with the baseline value. Plasma LDH concentration and CK activity increased significantly 4 h and 6 h after intravenous IPS in group Ⅱ . The plasma LDH and CK levels were significantly lower in groupⅢthan those in group Ⅱ ( P

Objective To analyze monitoring results of iodized salt and distribution characteristics of problem areas with non-iodized salt in Gansu province during 2001 - 2009 and to provide a basis to develop countermeasures to iodine deficiency disorders. Methods According to the criterion of "The National Scheme of Iodized Salt Surveillance", two levels of monitoring were carried out on production and wholesale-level(during 2001 -2007) and household-level(during 2001 - 2009). Salt iodine was determined by direct titration method (GB/T13025.7-1999), and Sichuan salt or special salt was determined with an arbitration method. Criteria for qualified iodized salt was (35 ± 15)mg/kg(20 - 50 mg/kg), and for non-iodized salt was ＜ 5 mg/kg. Results During 2001 - 2007, a total of 4900 salt samples at production and wholesale-levels were examined, with a qualification rate of 97.80% (4792/4900). Non-iodized salt rates were all below 5% in Gansu province, consumption rate of qualified iodized salt was higher than 90% after 2003. During 2001 - 2009, cities(states) with non-iodized salt problems appeared 23 times, with Linxia accounting for 39.1%(9/23), Wuwei accounting for 21.7%(5/23). During 2001 -2009, counties(districts) with non-iodized salt problem appeared 123 times, including 68 times of ethnic minorities and state poverty counties, accounting for 55.3%(68/123). During 2001 - 2005 and 2006 - 2009, ethnic minorities and state poverty counties were accounting for 49.4%(44/89) and 70.6%(24/34) in counties with non-iodized salt problem. Conclusions The quality of iodized-salt at production and wholesale level is satisfactory in Gansu province, household consumption rate of qualified iodized salt have reached national standard for eliminating iodine deficiency disorders. But ethnic minorities and state poverty counties are main regions with non-iodized salt problem,these areas will be the key areas of prevention of iodine deficiency disorders in Gansu province in the future.

The present study is to establish Caco-2/HT29-MTX co-cultured cells and investigate the transport capability of PLGA nanoparticles with different surface chemical properties across Caco-2/HT29-MTX co-cultured cells. PLGA-NPs, mPEG-PLGA-NPs and chitosan coated PLGA-NPs were prepared by nanoprecipitation method using poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) as carrier material with surface modified by methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) and chitosan. The particle size and zeta potential of nanoparticles were measured by dynamic light scattering. Coumarin 6 was used as a fluorescent marker in the transport of nanoparticles investigated by confocal laser scanning microscopy. The transport of furanodiene (FDE) loaded nanoparticles was quantitively determined by high performance liquid chromatography. Colchicine and nocodazole were used in the transport study to explore the involved endocytosis mechanisms of nanoparticles. Distribution of the tight junction proteins ZO-1 was also analyzed by immunofluorescence staining. The results showed that the nanoparticles dispersed uniformly. The zeta potential of PLGA-NPs was negative, the mPEG-PLGA-NPs was close to neutral and the CS-PLGA-NPs was positive. The entrapment efficiency of FDE in all nanoparticles was higher than 75%. The transport capability of mPEG-PLGA-NPs across Caco-2/HT29-MTX co-cultured cells was higher than that of PLGA-NPs and CS-PLGA-NPs. Colchicine and nocodazole could significantly decrease the transport amount of nanoparticles. mPEG-PLGA-NPs could obviously reduce the distribution of ZO-1 protein than PLGA-NPs and CS-PLGA-NPs. The transport mechanism of PLGA-NPs and mPEG-PLGA-NPs were indicated to be a combination of endocytosis and paracellular way, while CS-PLGA-NPs mainly relied on the endocytosis way. PEG coating could shield the surface charge and enhance the hydrophilicity of PLGA nanoparticles, which leads mPEG-PLGA-NPs to possess higher anti-adhesion activity. As a result, mPEG-PLGA-NPs could penetrate the mucus layer rapidly and transport across Caco-2/HT29-MTX co-cultured cells.
Biological Transport ; Caco-2 Cells ; Chitosan ; chemistry ; Coated Materials, Biocompatible ; chemistry ; Coculture Techniques ; Drug Carriers ; Furans ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; metabolism ; HT29 Cells ; Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Humans ; Lactic Acid ; chemistry ; Nanoparticles ; Particle Size ; Polyethylene Glycols ; chemistry ; Polyglycolic Acid ; chemistry ; Zonula Occludens-1 Protein ; metabolism

Migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is involved in vascular development and various vascular diseases; however, the molecular mechanisms of VSMC migration remain unclear. In this study, we established an inverted coverslip migration assay to study the migratory properties of cultured VSMCs on extracellular matrix. Pulmonary arterial smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) from rats were cultured and identified by immunocytochemistry. Each coverslip with a confluent monolayer of PASMCs was inverted to a larger coverslip which was coated with phosphate buffered saline (PBS, as a control), poly-D-lysine hydrobromide (PDL), laminin or Matrigel. After 24 h of migration over the larger coverslip, PASMCs were fixed, and reliably quantified. The roles and mechanisms of extracellular matrix in PASMC migration were further studied by wound-healing assay and immunocytochemistry. The results showed that: (1) The purity of the cultured PASMCs was (97 ± 3)%. (2) The number of PASMCs on laminin or Matrigel migrating out from the inverted coverslip was significantly increased compared with that on PBS or PDL, and the migratory distance of PASMCs on laminin or Matrigel was significantly farther than that on PBS or PDL. (3) The motility of PASMCs on laminin or Matrigel was significantly higher than that on PBS at 8 h, 12 h and 24 h after wounding, respectively. (4) F-actin staining showed that F-actin was congregated along the brim of the migrating cells from the inverted coverslip, and vinculin (a cell marker of focal adhesion) staining showed that the distribution of vinculin in PASMCs plated on laminin or Matrigel was significantly lower than that on PBS or PDL. These results suggest that the inverted coverslip migration assay is suitable to study VSMC migration, and laminin and Matrigel substrates may promote VSMC migration through inhibiting the formation of focal adhesion and regulating the cytoskeletal proteins.
Actins ; chemistry ; Animals ; Cell Adhesion ; Cell Movement ; Cells, Cultured ; Collagen ; chemistry ; Drug Combinations ; Extracellular Matrix ; chemistry ; Laminin ; chemistry ; Muscle, Smooth, Vascular ; cytology ; Myocytes, Smooth Muscle ; cytology ; Proteoglycans ; chemistry ; Pulmonary Artery ; cytology ; Rats

OBJECTIVETo observe and compare the quality of life (QOL) and survival time in patients with advanced primary hepatic cancer (PHC) after they have been treated by the combination of ganji recipe and interventional therapy with Fructus Bruceae Oil Emulsion (FBE) or by the trans-hepatic arterial chemical embolization (TACE) adopting Seldinger's technique.

METHODSSeventy-seven patients with advanced PHC were randomly assigned to two groups, 37 patients in the control group treated with TACE alone, and 40 in the treatment group with the combined therapy. One therapeutic course was 4 weeks, and the intervention therapy was repeated generally after an interval of 4-6 weeks according to patients'condition ,the average intervention frequency was 2.3 for one case. The QOL and the survival time in patients were evaluated after treatment.

RESULTSSignificant difference was shown in the changes of the Karnofsky score between the two groups (P < 0.05). The scores suggested that the improvements in the treatment group, including patients'physical energy enhancing, symptoms alleviating and overall QOL improving, were superior to those in the control group (P < 0.05). No significant difference of the 3-month survival rate between the two groups was found (P > 0.05), but the 0.5- and 1-year survival rate were significantly superior in the treatment group to those in the control group (67.6% vs. 42.4% and 38.2% vs. 16.1%, respectively). The median survival time in the two groups was 8.9 and 5.3 months respectively.

CONCLUSIONCombination of ganji recipe and interventional therapy with FBE in treating PHC could improve patients' QOL, raise the 0.5- and 1-year survival rate, and prolong the survival time, suggesting TCM treatment has an affirmative significance for enhancing the therapeutic efficacy and improving the prognosis in patients.

Adult ; Aged ; Brucea ; chemistry ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ; therapy ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Embolization, Therapeutic ; methods ; Female ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms ; therapy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Phytotherapy ; Plant Oils ; administration & dosage ; Quality of Life ; Seeds ; chemistry