Objective: To observe the effect of scraping therapy (ST) on the immune balance of serum helper T (Th) 1/Th2 cells in autologous nucleus pulposus transplantation non-compressive lumbar disc herniation (LDH) model rats, and explore the immune mechanism of ST in reducing LDH pain. Methods: Seventy-two male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into a model group, a sham operation group and a ST group, with 24 rats in each group. Autologous nucleus pulposus transplantation non-compressive LDH models were established in the model group and ST group, while the rats in the sham operation group underwent sham operation without model establishment. On the fifth day after the model was successfully prepared, rats in the ST group received ST, once every other day, 3 times as a course for a total of 3 courses. Six rats in each group were randomly selected to observe their pain thresholds, and peripheral blood of the rats was collected before the first scraping treatment and at the end of the first, second, and third courses of treatment. The serum was isolated and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was applied for the detection of rat serum interferon (IFN)-γ, interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-10. Results: Compared with the model group, the pain threshold in LDH rats in the ST group increased (P<0.05), the serum IFN-γ level was significantly reduced (P<0.05), but the levels of IL-4 and IL-10 did not change significantly (both P>0.05). At the end of the second and third courses of treatment, the IFN-γ/IL-4 ratio was negatively correlated with the pain threshold in the rats, and the IFN-γ/IL-4 ratio was significantly reduced in the ST group (P<0.01). Conclusion: ST can help suppress the Th1 immunity in LDH rats triggered by the autologous nucleus pulposus, restore the immune balance of Th1/Th2, and reduce the pain of LDH.

Objective To investigate the changes of the constitution and its ratio of collagen fiber in the process of masseter reattachment following different osteotomies of the prominent mandibular angle so as to offer guidance for the resection of mandibular angle. Methods Sixteen adult goats were randomized into four groups. In group A we performed unilateral curved osteotomy of the mandibular angle. In group B unilateral curved ostectomy was performed with partial masseter resection. In group C unilateral angle splitting ostectomy, while in group D unilateral dissection of the masseter muscle was conducted. The constitution and its ratio of collagen fiber in the interface were observed at 1-month, 2-month, 3-month, and 6-month after operation. Results On the changes of collagen fiber in the process of muscular reattachment, at 1-month post-operation, the constitution of collagen fiber (types Ⅰ and Ⅲ) in groups A and B were significantly different from that of control group (P<0.05). However, both groups C and D had no statistic difference from control group (P>0.05). At 2-month, 3-month and 6-month post-operation, those of all experimental groups had no statistic difference from control group. And with time, the percentage of collagen fiber type Ⅰ increased and type Ⅲ decreased gradually. Conclusion The recovery sequences of masseter muscle reattachment in this study are firstly group C, secondly group A and finally group B. It suggests that the recoveries of mastication and other oral activities are different. Group B turns out to be with a slow muscle reattachment. Thus, we recommend treating different kinds of mandibular hypertrophy with different ostectomies.

Objective To investigate the changes of the masseter muscle following osteotomy of the prominent mandibular angle and to provide guidance for the resection of mandibular angle. Methods Ten goats were equally divided into two groups. In group A we performed unilateral curved osteotomy of the mandibular angle, and in group B we performed unilateral dissection of the masseter muscle. The cross section area (CSA) and the sarcomere length of masseter muscle were measured beore and after operation. Results (1) Cross section area (CSA) of masseter muscle fiber in curved ostectomy group decreased at 1,2, 3 and 6 months after operation in different extent. Comparing with the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.01). CSA of masseter muscle fiber in dissection group decreased 1 month postoperatively, which had significantly statistic difference with control group (P<0.01). But, they had no significant difference with control group at 2, 3, and 6 months after operation (P>0.01). (2) Sarcomere length of masseter muscle in curved ostectomy group decreased in 1 week, 1 and 2 months after operation, which had significantly statistic difference with control group (P<0.01). At 3 months after operation, sarcomere length recovered to normal. In dissection group, sarcomere length decreased in 1 week and 1 month after operation, which had significantly statistic difference with control group (P<0.01). At 2 month after operation, it recovered to normal. Conclusion Certain extent of atrophy does happen to masseter muscle after mandibular angle ostectomy. Meanwhile, these changes do not significantly impair the function of masseter muscle. According to this, we suggest a simple mandibular angle ostectomy without partial resection of masseter muscle in case of mild to morderate mandibular angle hypertrophy. Doing so, we can not only achieve the cosmetic effect but also reduce the implications.

To discuss the protective effect of aralosides (AS) on I/R-induced rat myocardial injury. The adult rat ventricular myocyte ischemia model was established through perfusion with sodium lactate perfusate and reperfusion with Ca(2+) -containing Tyrode's solution simulation. The cell contraction and ion concentration synchronization determination system was applied to detect the effect of AS on single I/R cell contraction and Ca2+ transients. According to the findings, AS could increase resting sarcomere length, contraction amplitude, ± dL/dt(max), calcium transient amplitude and speed of post-reperfusion myocardial cells (P < 0.05, P < 0.01), and decrease in time for achieving 90.0% of maximum relaxation, time for achieving peak value, resting calcium ratio, contraction period [Ca2+] i, time for achieving 50.0% of maximum relaxation and attenuation rate of intracellular calcium transient (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). Therefore, it is suggested that AS improved the post-reperfusion cell contraction and injury of calcium homeostasis.
Animals ; Aralia ; chemistry ; Biological Transport ; drug effects ; Calcium ; metabolism ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; Humans ; Male ; Muscle Contraction ; drug effects ; Myocardial Ischemia ; drug therapy ; metabolism ; physiopathology ; surgery ; Myocardial Reperfusion ; Myocytes, Cardiac ; drug effects ; physiology ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Saponins ; administration & dosage

Objectives To investigate the changes in the masseter muscle following osteotomy of the prominent mandibular angle using real-time three-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography, and to supply guidance for resection of the mandibular angle. Methods Real-time 3D ultrasonography was applied preand post-operatively (over a 6-month follow-up period) to 10 patients who underwent curved osteotomy with the following objectives: (1) to reconstruct the morphological changes of the masseter under different conditions; (2) to assess masseter muscle volume changes, and (3) to obtain the dynamic morphological changes of masseter during mouth opening and closing. Results The reconstructed 3D images revealed that longitudinal diameters of masseter muscle decreased and angle regions changed to be arc-shaped with significant thinning 6 months after operation. The mean volume of masseter muscle was (18. 222 ±3. 028) cm36 months post-operatively, compared with the pre-operation mass of (25. 480 ± 7. 113) cm3,the statistical difference was significant (P＜0.01). Transverse and longitudinal changes of the thickest masseter muscle section 6 months post-operatively were of no statistic difference (P＞0. 01) compared with pre-operation status during mouth opening and closing motions. Conclusion A certain extent of atrophy occurs primarily in the angle region of masseter muscle after mandibular angle ostectomy. However, these changes do not significantly impair masseter muscle function. Real-time 3D ultrasonography offers a novel, safe, and convenient technique for masseter muscle reconstruction and observation of masseter muscle movement.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of advanced glycosylation end products (AGEs) modified bovine serum albumin (AGE-BSA) on the expression of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) in human renal mesangial cells (HRMCs).

METHODSHRMCs were cultured in vitro with medium containing different doses of AGE-BSA or BSA (50,100, 200, 400 mg/L) for 48 hours, or with AGE-BSA (200 mg/L) for different times (12, 24, 48, 72 h). Immunocytochemistry assay was used to estimate the protein level of RAGE. The ROS in cells were measured by flow cytometry and the mRNA expression of MCP-1 were analyzed by semi-quantiative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) after treatment with AGE-BSA or BSA.

RESULTSThe protein level of RAGE was upregulated in the HRMCs with AGE-BSA. The expression of ROS and MCP-1 significantly enhanced by incubation of AGE-BSA in a time- and dose-dependent manner. The effects of AGE-BSA-induced up-regulation of ROS and MCP-1 level was significantly blocked by neutralizing antibodies to RAGE, while the expression of ROS and MCP-1 stood nearly unchanged after cultured with huamn IgG.

CONCLUSIONThe expression of ROS and MCP-1 in HRMCs is induced by AGE-BSA through RAGE, which may have potential effects in the pathgenic mechanism of diabetic nephropathy.

Cells, Cultured ; Chemokine CCL2 ; metabolism ; Glycation End Products, Advanced ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Mesangial Cells ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Oxidative Stress ; drug effects ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; metabolism ; Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products ; Receptors, Immunologic ; metabolism ; Serum Albumin, Bovine ; pharmacology

Objective To investigate the role and intracellular signal transduction mechanism in the injury of renal tubular cells induced by postasphyxial-serum in neonate.Methods Human renal proximal tubular cell(HK-2 cell) was used as target cell. The experiment was designed as:control group, asphyxia group ,and pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC)blocking group. The attacking concentration of serum was 20%, and the apoptosis rate of HK-2 cells was detected by flow cytometer.Results Compared with controls[(13.3?1.70)%],after being stimulated with postasphyxial-serum, the apoptosis rate of HK-2 cells of asphyxia group [(46.73?3.68)%] and PDTC blocking group [(31.19?2.79)%]were significantly increased(P

Objective To investigate the role of postasphyxial-serum of neonate in inducing injury of human renal proximal tubular cells(HK-2 cells).Methods HK-2 cells were used as target cell.The neonatal different concentration postasphyxial-serum of 1,3,7 days after asphyxia were used as attacking means.The experimental groups were divided into 15 groups:the 2.5%,5.0%,10.0%,(20.0%) attacking concertration groups of 1,3,7 day after asphyxia and control group of each concertration.The culture medium and concertration of the control group and the experimental groups were the same.The changes of morphology were observed under inverted microscope,the cell viability was measured by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazoly1)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide(MTT) method and the leakage rate of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH) was determined by biochemical methods.Results Compared with control group,the changes in morphology of HK-2 were most serious and obvious,the cell viability were obviously decreased(all P

Caused by Helminthosporium carposaprum, tomato brown lea f spot was a serious disease in green house in Henan Province. The condition for promoting sporulation of fungi were tested in this paper. The results showed th at the number of sporulation were different on the different medium,the fungi c ould sporulate a lot on the PDA+tomato leaf and Czapek medium, but V8、PSA and t omato juice restrained sporulation.The best carbon source and nitrogen source f or the fungi promoting sporulation were fructose and ammonium chloride respectiv ely,mannitol and Peptone ammonium sulfate restrained sporulation. Light and ult raviolet radiation were in favor of sporulation , ultraviolet radiation irradiat ing for 60～80min promoted sporulation. The fungi were promoted sporulation on the condition of lower or higher temperature and alkalescence,which 15℃o r 30℃,pH 8～9.

Objective To determine chromosomal localization of the primary gout susceptibility gene in a pedigree.Methods The clinical data and the peripheral blood samples were collected in the pedigree members and the genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood.A genome-wide screening was performed using 400 micro-satellite DNA markers in this family,and linkage analysis was used to determine the chromosomal location of the primary gout susceptibility gene.Results Linkage analysis showed that the maximum LOD score reached 1.50 at marker D4S1572 (at recombination fraction?=0.00).Conclusion Since D4S1572 is localized at 4q25,the primary gout susceptibility gene of this pedigree is localized at 4q25.