Objective: To study the relationship between FAT10 expression and biological behaviors in inif trating ductal carcinoma of breast. Methods: The expressions of diubiquitin (FAT10), estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR) and c-erbB2 in 50 cases of inif trating ductal carcinoma of breast were detected by immunohistochemistry. Western blot was used to detect FAT10 expression in MB-MDA-435, MB-MDA-435-transfected with FAT10 siRNA expression plasmid, MCF-7 and MCF-7-transfected with FAT10 expression plasmid, respectively. Transwell was used to detect invasion capability of MB-MDA-435, MB-MDA-435-transfected with FAT10 siRNA expression plasmid, MCF-7 and MCF-7-transfected with FAT10 expression plasmid. Results: hTe expression intensity of FAT10 was signiifcantly correlated to patho-grading, lymph nodes metastasis, distant metastasis and TNM staging (P<0.01), but not to age of patients and tumor sizes in iniftrating ductal carcinoma of breast (P>0.05). hTe expression intensity of FAT10 in receptor- negative group was obviously stronger than that in receptor- positive group (P<0.01). hTe expression intensity of FAT10 in triple-negative breast cancer was signiifcantly stronger than that in non- triple-negative breast cancer (P<0.01). hTe survival rate of patients with FAT10 positive expression was significantly lower than negative ones (P<0.05). Western blot results showed that FAT10 intensity in MB-MDA-435 significantly higher than that in MCF-7. Up-regulation expression of FAT10 could obviously increase the invasion capability of MCF-7, and down-regulation of FAT10 could signiifcantly decrease the invasion capability of MB-MDA-435 (P<0.01). Conclusion: FAT10 might increase the invasion capability of breast cancer cells by direct or indirect ways, and play an important role in invasion and metastasis of breast cancer. FAT10 might be an independent index for evaluation of breast cancer prognosis, and a potential target for breast cancer therapy, especially for triple-negative breast cancer.

Batifiban, a synthetic cyclic peptide, is a potent platelet glycoprotein GPIIb/IIIa antagonist which may be useful in the treatment and prevention of acute coronary syndromes. The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodymanic (inhibition of platelet aggregation) effects, and tolerability of batifiban were investigated in healthy subjects following single bolus injection with doses of 55, 110, or 220 microg/kg, or multiple doses of an bolus followed intravenous infusion for 24 h (180 microg/kg plus 2.0 microg/min.kg, and 220 microg/kg plus 2.5 microg/min.kg) in this phase I clinical trial. Plasma levels of batifiban and areas under the curve were found to be proportional to doses. Batifiban was rapidly eliminated with a half-life of approximately 2.5 h. Significant differences were noted for plasma levels of batifiban and areas under the curve between males and females. No significant differences in the terminal half-life were found between males and females. Batifiban reversibly inhibited ex vivo platelet aggregation in a dose- and concentration-dependent manner, consistent with its mechanism as a GPIIb/IIIa antagonist. Single and multiple intravenous doses of batifiban were found to be safe and well tolerated in healthy subjects. These results support a bolus injection plus intravenous infusion regimen of batifiban for the treatment and prevention of acute coronary syndromes.
Injections, Intravenous ; Peptides, Cyclic/*pharmacokinetics ; Peptides, Cyclic/*pharmacology ; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/*pharmacokinetics ; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/*pharmacology ; Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex/*antagonists & inhibitors ; Young Adult

Objective To analyze the correlation factors between CT imaging features of pulmonary embolism(PE)and clinical severity stratification,to explore the value of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA)in acute PE severity stratification.Methods According to the clinical severity,48 patients with acute PE proved by CTPA were classified into two groups,including 21 critical and 27 non-critical patients. Embolism index,ratio of central pulmonary involvement,ratio of right ventricle maximum minor axis (RVMMA)to left ventricle maximum minor axis(LVMMA),namely RV:LV,dilation of main pulmonary and/or right pulmonary trunk,and dilation of bronchial arteries in both groups were analyzed comparatively. The correlation factors between CT imaging features and PE clinical severity stratification were explored.The correlation between RV:LV and embolism index of 48 patients was analyzed.Results Pulmonary embolism index(22.0%—85.0%,median 38.0%),ratio of central pulmonary involvement(42.5%),RV:LV (0.90—1.90,median 1.30),dilation of pulmonary artery(14 cases),and dilation of bronchial artery (8 cases)in critical group(21 cases)were higher than those corresponding factors(5%—48%,median 21.5%,31.25%,0.80—1.40,median 1.00,5 eases,and 3 eases)in non-critical group(27 cases) (Z=4.27,X~2=5.40,Z=2.58,X~2=11.45,X~2=4.87,P

OBJECTIVEGas chromatography (GC) was used to investigate the cellular fatty acid (CFA) composition of 141 Acinetobacter baumannii and 32 A. calcoaceticus isolates from different locations in China and to find chemical markers to differentiate these two closely related bacteria.

METHODSWhole cell fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) were obtained by saponification, methylation, and extraction for GC analysis, followed by a standardized Microbial Identification System (MIS) analysis.

RESULTSAll A. baumannii and A. calcoaceticus strains contained some major fatty acids, namely, 18:1 ω9c, 16:0, Sum In Feature 3, 12:0, 17:1ω8c, 3-OH-12:0, 17:0, Sum In Feature 2, 2-OH-12:0, and 18:0 compounds. Although most of the total CFAs are similar between A. baumannii and A. calcoaceticus strains, the ratios of two pairs of CFAs, i.e., Sum In Feature 3/18:1 ω9c versus 16:0/18:1 ω9c and Sum In Feature 3/18:1 ω9c versus unknown 12.484/18:1 ω9c fatty acids, could differentiate these two closely related bacteria. A. baumannii could be easily classified into two subgroups by plotting some ratios such as Sum In Feature 3/16:0 versus 17:0 and Sum In Feature 3/2-OH-12:0 versus 17:0 fatty acids.

CONCLUSIONThe ratios of some CFAs could be used as chemical markers to distinguish A. baumannii from A. calcoaceticus.

Acinetobacter baumannii ; classification ; cytology ; metabolism ; Acinetobacter calcoaceticus ; classification ; cytology ; metabolism ; Biomarkers ; metabolism ; Fatty Acids ; metabolism ; Species Specificity

OBJECTIVETo observe the revascularization process and histological changes in the dermal substitutes after grafting.

METHODSTwenty-one SD rats were enrolled in the study and were randomly divided into swine acellular dermal matrix (sADM), human acellular dermal matrix (hADM), and artificial dermal equivalent (Integra) groups according to different dermal substitutes grafted underneath the skin of SD rats. The gross appearance of the grafts was observed, and the tissue biopsies were harvested at 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 14, 21, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 post grafting day (PGD) for the observation of the revascularization process and their histological changes.

RESULTSGross observation: The incision in each group healed well without local swelling and inflammatory response after grafting. The grafts had a compact contact with the wounds. The texture of the grafted dermis in each group was soft and could not be felt from the surface of the body on 90 PGD. The presence of the grafts could be discerned on 180 PGD in all the groups, but some of them became smaller in size and thinner, even hard to identify in a few. Fibroblasts, neutrophils and lymphocytes migrated into the grafts from 2PGD on. New capillary sprouts from the receiving beds could be observed after 3PGD. Affluent capillary nets formed in the grafts during 30 to 60 PGD. The structure of the grafts became nearly unidentifiable from the native dermis after 150 PGDs. Absorption and degradation to various degrees occurred in some of the grafts after 180 PGD.

CONCLUSIONThe revascularization of the three dermal substitutes could begin shortly after grafting. The sponge-like structure of the substitutes was advantageous for the migration of the host fibroblast into the substitute and for the secretion of the new extra-cellular matrix. The dermal substitutes could last in the wound for a long time with partial absorption and degeneration.

Animals ; Dermis ; transplantation ; Female ; Humans ; Neovascularization, Physiologic ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; Skin ; blood supply ; Skin Transplantation ; methods ; Skin, Artificial ; Swine ; Transplants ; Wound Healing

It is unanimously accepted that stroke is a highly heterogeneous disorder.Different subtypes of ischemic stroke may have different risk factors,clinical features,and prognoses.The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors,clinical characteristics,and prognoses of different subtypes of ischemic stroke defined by the Trial of ORG10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) criteria.We prospectively analyzed the data from 530 consecutive patients who were admitted to our hospital with acute ischemic stroke within 7 days of stroke onset during the study period.Standardized data assessment was used and the cause of ischemic stroke was classified according to the TOAST criteria.Patients were followed up till 30 and 90 days after stroke onset.It was found that large-artery atherosclerosis was the most frequent etiology of stroke (37.4％),and showed the highest male preponderance,the highest prevalence of previous transient ischemic attack,and the longest hospital stay among all subtypes.Small artery disease (36.4％) was associated with higher body mass index,higher plasma triglycerides,and lower plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol than cardioembolism.Cardioembolism (7.7％),which was particularly common in the elderly (i.e.,individuals aged 65 years and older),showed the highest female preponderance,the highest prevalence of atrial fibrillation,the earliest presentation to hospital after stroke onset,the most severe symptoms on admission,the maximum complications associated with an adverse outcome,and the highest rate of stroke recurrence and mortality.Our results suggest that ischemic stroke should be regarded as a highly heterogeneous disorder.Studies involving risk factors,clinical features,and prognoses of ischemic stroke should differentiate between etiologic stroke subtypes.

OBJECTIVETo enlarge the ratio of length to width of a prefabricated random skin flap in a short period, in order to meet a special clinical need.

METHODSA white rat and a white mini-pig was chosen for an animal model for the experiment. They were divided into the experimental group and the control. The prefabricated flap was formed as the planned design. In the experimental group, the flaps were treated with a desired pressure in certain intervals at the planned part of the flap. We estimated and inspected the digitized perfusion of flap microcirculation, and made overcong and wide random skin flap survive within 24 hours, and this technique was finally used for the clinical wound treatment.

RESULTSAs expected, the survival area of the flap in the experimental group was significantly larger than the control. This technique was successfully used to repair the defects of the special sites in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

CONCLUSIONThe method of quickly prefabricated random flap could enlarge the ratio of length to width of the flap and put the flap in shape in short time. With the digitized estimating and inspecting, this method could obviously improve the survival area of the random flap and could also be very useful for the clinical treatment.

Adult ; Animals ; Dermatologic Surgical Procedures ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Skin ; metabolism ; pathology ; Skin Transplantation ; methods ; Surgical Flaps ; supply & distribution ; Time Factors ; Transplantation, Heterologous ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To evaluate the short-term therapeutic efficacy and safety of kallikrein in patients with acute anterior circulation cerebral infarction. Methods Sixty-one patients with anterior circulation cerebral infarction, admitted to our hospital from October 2006 to April 2009, were enrolled in the randomized single-blind control trail. These patients were assigned to kallikrein treatment group (n=31) and control group (n=30). They were both treated by identical basis therapy, such as antiplatelet,dilute blood viscosity, neurotrophy therapy and symptomatic treatment. The patients in the treatment group were treated by intravenous infusion administration of 0.15 PNA kallikrein diluted in 100 mL 0.9% saline at 30-40 drops /min once daily for 14 consecutive days. On the pretherapy and 21st post-treatment day, the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), activity of daily living (ADL) of modified Rankin Scale (mRS) in these patients were performed;blood routine examinations and urinalysis,hepatorenal function, levels of blood glucose and lipid, and ECG were assessed;blood pressure and pulse rate were monitored. CT scan was employed for ICH if necessary. Drug relative hemorrhage and adverse drug reaction (ADR) were recorded in detail. Results As compared with those in the control group,significantly reduced NIHSS scores and obviously improved ADL scores in the kallikrein treatment group were noted (P=0.022, P=0.032, respectively). According to the mean rank (kallikrein treatment group:23.86, control group: 35.93), the efficacy in the treatment group was better than that in the control group.Except that asthmatic attack happened to 2 patients (having the history of asthma) during treatment period, no other ADRs were noted in all the patients. No abnormal changes of blood routine examinations, urinalysis, hepatorenal function, levels of blood glucose and lipid, and ECG and head CT features in the kallikrein treatment group were detected before and after the treatment;no drug relative hemorrhage was noted either. Conclusion Kallikrein is safe and effective in treating patients with acute anterior circulation cerebral infarction, through reducing the neurologic function impairment and improving ADL.

Objective To explore the surgical skills and efficacy of microsurgical excision of large acoustic neurinoma via the suboccipital retrosigmoid keyhole approach. Methods Fifty-nine patients with large acoustic neurinoma (≥3 cm) underwent microsurgical resection via suboccipital retrosigrmoid keyhole approach. The intraoperative position of the operative bed and angle of the microscope were adjusted to expose the tumors sufficiently. The duramater was sutured tightly and the bone flap was replaced and fixed. Results Of the 59 patients, 53 (89.8%) received a total resection of the tumors, and 6 (10.2%) subtotal resection. No patient died. The facial nerve was anatomically preserved in all the patients. Forty-five patients (76.3%) suffered from mild or moderate facial palsy after the surgery, and the symptoms were improved significantly after expectant treatment. Fifteen patients preserved partial hearing. No subcutaneous water accumulation or cerebrospinal fluid leakage occurred.Conclusion Microsurgery via suboccipital retrosigmoid keyhole approach is a favorable treatment for large acoustic neurinomas with low morbidity and mortality,which can effectively protect the function of the acoustic and facial nerves.

OBJECTIVETo study the mechanism of microelement including Cu and Zn on the accumulation of three danshinones in Salviae miltiorrhizae root and build a theory basis for its good quality and high yield.

METHODSand culture experiments were conducted to study the effect of Cu and Zn on the accumulation of three danshinones and oxidase including peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase activity in the plant root. The correlation between available Cu and Zn contents in matrix and oxidase activity in the plant root and, the correlation between available Cu and Zn contents in matrix and contents of tanshinones in the root were discussed.

RESULTContents of danshinones in the root increased with the increasing of Cu and Zn concentration. Dynamic monitoring on contents of dan-shinones of the plant roots growing in the pots with different Cu and Zn concentration in the whole growing season showed that the contents of danshinones for 60 days were the lowest, for 120 days the highest and then dropped for 150 days. In addition, among available Cu and Zn contents of matrix, oxidase including peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase activity and contents of tanshinones in the root,the correlation between two factors were significant difference (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONThe mechanism of Cu and Zn on the accumulation of danshinones may be that Cu and Zn improve the activity of peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase, which promote transformation of phenolic compounds to terpenes and therefore to increase contents of danshinones.

Catechol Oxidase ; metabolism ; Copper ; metabolism ; Diterpenes, Abietane ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; analysis ; metabolism ; Peroxidase ; metabolism ; Phenanthrenes ; metabolism ; Plant Proteins ; metabolism ; Salvia miltiorrhiza ; enzymology ; metabolism ; Zinc ; metabolism