Objective To explore the protection and mechanism of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) preconditioning against injury induced by cisplatin in human marrow mesenchymal stem cells (HMMSCs).Methods HMMSCs were treated by cisplatin at 0,5,10,20,40,60,80 mg/L concentrations for 24 h respectively and were exposed to cisplatin at 20 mg/L concentrations for 0,6,12,24,36,48 h respectively.HMMSCs were pretreated with NaHS at 0,0.4,0.6,0.8,1.0 mmol/L respectively for 30 min before exposed to cisplatin at 20 mg/L concentrations for 24 h.HMMSCs were treated by U0126 or combined with human epidermal growth factor (HEGF) together for 30 min before they were preconditioned with NaHS for 30 min.The cell survival rate,cell apoptosis rate,the expression of p-ERK1/2 and t-ERK1/2 were recorded.Results The cell survival rate decreased to 71.72％±2.72％,59.41％±5.44％,50.37％±4.55％,38.97％±2.92％,30.11％±4.64％ and 21.71％±5.35％ respectively after cells were treated with cisplatin at 5,10,20,40,60,80 mg/L concentrations respectively,and the differences were statistically significant compared with 0 mg/L group.The cell viability fell to 70.30％±6.20％,61.63％±2.70％,51.29％±3.13％,38.72％±3.66％ and 27.57％±2.32％ after HMMSCs were treated with cisplatin at 20 mg/L for 6,12,24,36,48 h respectively,and the differences were statistically significant compared with 0 h group.The cell viability increased to 65.99％±2.67％,72.93％±5.44％,75.10％±4.71％ and 76.56％± 5.25％ when HMMSCs got pretreatment of NaHS,and the differences had statistical significance compared with cisplatin group.The cell apoptotic rate decreased from 35.29％±2.77％ to 18.62％±0.97％ when HMMSCs were pretreated with NaHS at 0.6 mmo/L.Treatment of HMMSCs with cisplatin at 20 mg/L for 24 h reduced p-ERK1/2 expression.The pretreatment of NaHS could inhibit the inhibitory action to the expression of p-ERK1/2 induced by cisplatin.Pretreatment with U0126 or HEGF inhibited or promoted the protection and the upregulated expression ofp-ERK1/2 caused by NaHS pretreatment.Conclusion The preconditioning of H2S can protect cell damage caused by cisplatin via activating the ERK1/2 pathway of HMMSCs.

Objective To analyze the MR imaging features of pyocephalus. Methods MR imaging features!of pyocephalus in 5 cases with clinically proved were analyzed retrospectively. All patients were undergone no-contrast MR imaging. 3 patients received diffusion weighted-imaging(DWI). Results In all five patients,the debris and pus with pus-fluid level were shown inside the lateral ventricle.The debris or pus was slightly hyperintense on T1WI, slightly hypointense on T2WI relative to cerebrospinal fulid(CSF). On DWI, the debris was hyperintense in 1 case and isointense in 2 cases.Conclusion The features of MR imaging of pyocephalus is specific. MR imaging is valuable in the diagnosis of pyocephalus.

Animals ; Hexanes ; blood ; toxicity ; Kidney ; drug effects ; pathology ; Liver ; drug effects ; pathology ; Lung ; drug effects ; pathology ; Male ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

BACKGROUND: Myelin sheath related inhibitors have been found to have great impact on microenvironment of axon regeneration. Traditional Chinese medicine is gradual y becoming a research hotspot on improving microenvironment of nerve regeneration with its advantage on multiple factors and targets.
OBJECTIVE: To clarify the effect of Jisuikang on Nogo-66 receptor NgR expression after spinal cord injury.
METHODS: 144 rats were randomly divided into six groups: sham surgery group, model group, prednisone group, high-, moderate- and low-dose Jisuikang groups (n=24). Animal models of spinal cord injury were established by the modified Allen’s method in the later five groups. Rats in the prednisone group were daily given 0.06 g/kg prednisone acetate by lavage, once a day. Rats in the high-, moderate- and low-dose Jisuikang groups were daily intragastrically given 12.5, 25 and 50 g/kg Jisuikang, once a day. Rats in the sham surgery and model groups were intragastrically daily given 20 mL of saline, once a day. Rats in each group were administered drugs until death.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared with the model group, NgR protein and mRNA expression levels were significantly lower in the prednisone, moderate-and low-dose Jisuikang groups. These data suggested that Jisuikang can improve the recovery of neurological function after spinal cord injury and effectively inhibit NgR protein expression at the site of injury so as to suppress the microenvironment factors harmful to nerve regeneration and further improve the microenvironment of nerve regeneration. Subject headings: Drugs, Chinese Herbal; Spinal Cord Injuries; Axons; Tissue Engineering

Objective To evaluate the relationship between varicocele (VC) and the prostativenouplexuby coloDoppleflow imaging(CDFI) and to explore the etiology of varicocele .MethodThe innediameterand the hemorrheologiparameterof spermativein and prostativenouplexuwere observed in 135 patientwith lefvaricocele(lefVgroup) ,51 patientwith bilat-eral V(bilateral Vgroup) and the control group(100 cases) by CDFI .The diameteof the prostativenouplexus(PVD) ,peak velocity of reflux flow (RFV) in the Valsalvtesand the peak velocity of antegrade flow (AFV) aresin 3 groupwere statistical-ly analyzed .ResultPVD and RFV in the bilateral Vgroup were greatethan those in the lefVgroup and the control group (P＜0 .01) .PVD and RFV in the lefVgroup had no statistical differencecompared with the control group (P＞0 .05) .AFV had no statistical difference among 3 group(P>0 .05) .PVD ,RFV and AFV in 30 caseof Vhad no statistical differencebe-tween before and afteoperation (P>0 .05) .Conclusion Bilateral Vmay be accompanied with potential systematic vascular abnormalities.

Objective To explore the effect of Jisuikang on neural functional recovery, and expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) protein and mRNA level after spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods 144 female Sprague-Dawley rats, weighted 180 to 220 g, were used for experiment. 24 rats were randomly extracted into sham group (Group A), which had their vertebral plates and spines bitten away only.The others were randomly divided into model group (Group B), prednison group (Group C), and high, middle and low doses of Jisuikang group (Groups D to F) after SCI, 24 rats in each group. Group C was given 0.06 g/(kg ⋅ d) prednison, and Groups D to F were given 50, 25 and 12.5 g/(kg ⋅d) Jisuikang respectively, which were given 20 ml/(kg ⋅d) volume by intragastric administration. Groups A and B were given the same volume of normal saline (NS). The Basso-Beattie-Bresnahan (BBB) scores and oblique board test were applied to test the postoperative results 24 hours, 3, 7 and 14 days after SCI. The rats were executed and the spinal cord tissues were extracted 3, 7 and 14 days after SCI. Immunohistochemistry, Western blotting and RQ-PCR were applied to test the expression of protein and mRNA of BDNF. Results BBB scores and angle of oblique board test were significantly lower in Groups B to F than in Group A 24 hours after SCI (P<0.01). BBB scores were higher in both Groups C and E than in Group B 3 to 14 days after SCI (P<0.05), and was significantly higher in Group E than in the other groups 14 days after SCI (P<0.01). The results of immunohistochemistry and Western blotting showed that the protein expression of BDNF were significantly higher in Groups C and E than in Group B at different time points in the injured area after SCI (P<0.01), while there was no significant difference between Groups C and E (P>0.05). The results of RQ-PCR showed that prednisone and Jisuikang promoted the expression of BDNF mRNA. Group C (prednisone) had a most obvious effect at the beginning while Group E was better than Group C 14 days after SCI. Conclusion Jisuikang can promote the neural functional recovery and the expression of BDNF on both protein and mRNA level in SCI rats.

BACKGROUND:Studies have shown that Clematis chinensis Osbeck can promote articular chondrocyte proliferation, maintain and promote the synthesis of cartilage proteoglycan and type II col agen in chondrocytes. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound can effectively improve the carticular chondrocyte proliferation, increase the cellmembrane permeability, and promote chemicals or genes delivery, so as to improve the biological effects of chemicals.
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound mediated Clematis chinensis Osbeck on the proliferation of cartilage cells and the expression of type II col agen and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 of rabbit knee articular chondrocytes cultured in vitro, and explore the effect and mechanism of Clematis chinensis Osbeck mediated by low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on cartilage damage.
METHODThe rabbit knee articular chondrocytes were isolated and cultured in vitro. cells of the second generation in logarithmic growth phase were randomly divided into four groupcontrol group, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) group, Clematis chinensis Osbeck (CCO) group, and CCO+LIPUS group. After cells were cultured under different conditions for 3 days, cellproliferation was measured with cellCount Kit-8 assay. The secretion of type II col agen was detected by cytochemical staining method, and the expression of TGF-β1 was assayed by western blot analysis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The number of cells in the other three groups were significantly higher than that in control group at 3 days after culture (P<0.05), while the CCO+LIPUS group had the most cells. Cytochemical staining showed that the area and absorbance value of type II col agen in cartilage cells were significantly increased in CCO+LIPUS group, compared with control group (P<0.05), and the difference with control group was larger than the amount of that of LIPUS group and CCO group with control group. Western blot analysis showed that TGF-β1 was significantly expressed in CCO+LIPUS group, and the relative gray value was significantly higher than the other groups (P<0.05). Both low-intensity pulsed ultrasound and Clematis chinensis Osbeck can promote the proliferation of cartilage cells and expression of type II col agen and t-β1 of rabbit knee articular chondrocytes cultured in vitro. The combined method could produce synergistic effects.

Objective To investigate the effects of laporoscopic resection applied to colorectal cancer patients on metabolism. Methods According to patients' choice of operation, either laparoscopic-assisted (n = 22, experimental group) or open(n = 27, control group) resection of colorectal cancer was performed. The levels of electrolyte were assayed preoperatively, postoperatively and on the time of 24 hours after opera-tion. Rseults There was no significant difference in the level of electrolyte before operation between the two groups (P > 0. 05). Compared with the preoperative period, the level of serum potassium in the both groups were significantly increased after operation(P < 0. 05), and 24 hours later, the levels of electrolyte was not significantly different in both the two groups (P > 0. 05). During the postoperative period, the level of serum potassium in the experimental group was lower than the control group(P <0. 05), while the level of HCO_3~- was higher than the control group(P <0. 05), and there were no significant differences in the level of serum sodium, chloride and calcium between the two groups(P > 0. 05). Conclusions Laparoscopic-assisted re-section of colorectal cancer gives lower levels of stress responses compared to open surgery. However, it shows higher effect on the level of HCO_3~- , and must be paid more attention during operative and postopera-tive period.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the applications of percutaneous screw fixation for the treatment of pelvic fractures and its related surgical considerations.

METHODSFrom June 2010 to June 2012,19 patients with pelvic fractures were treated with percutaneous hollow screws. There were 13 males and 6 females, with an average age of 41 years (ranged from 22 to 58 years). Fractures were caused by traffic accidents in 11 cases, by falling down from high place in 8 cases. Based on the Tile classification, there were 15 cases of Tile C type and 4 case of Tile B type. The indexes such as screw inserting time, intraoperative blood loss, complications, functional recovery and reduction conditions were observed. Fixation methods included sacroiliac screws, cannulated screw fixation of the pubic ramus and cannulated screw fixation of the pubic symphysis separation.

RESULTSAnatomical reduction achieved in 7 cases, satisfactory reduction 11 cases, and unsatisfactory reduction 1 case. Union time of fracture union ranged from 8 to 12 weeks (mean 10 weeks). Wound infection,ununion of fracture and nerve injuries were not found. According to the Majeed standards, 12 patients obtained an excellent results, 6 good and 1 fair.

CONCLUSIONPercutaneous screw fixation for the treatment of pelvic fractures under fluoroscopy has several advantages such as less trauma, less blood loss, fewer rates of complications, reliable fixation and no blood transfusion, which can reconstruct the stability of the pelvic ring, but it needs adequate preoperative preparation and high requirements for the surgeon.

Adult ; Bone Screws ; Female ; Fracture Fixation, Internal ; Fractures, Bone ; diagnostic imaging ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pelvic Bones ; diagnostic imaging ; injuries ; surgery ; Radiography ; Young Adult

Objective To investigate the optimal concentration and site for ozoneadministration to relieve neuropathic pain in rats. Methods Twenty-four adult male rats with sciaticnerve injury (SNI) were randomized equally into 4 groups, and received ozone injections for analgesia atdifferent sites, namely the operative site, the sciatic nerve, the L5 spinal nerve or the operative site inaddition to the L5 spinal nerve. Another 4 groups of rats with SNI (n=6) had ozone injections at theconcentrations of 40, 50, 60, or 70 μg/mL, all administered at both the operative site and the L5 spinalnerve. The analgesic effects of the ozone injections were evaluated using paw withdrawal threshold test inall the rats. Results In rats with ozone injection at both the operative field and the L5 spinal nerve, themechanical pain threshold was significantly increased in comparison with that in rats with injections atother sites (P<0.05), but different doses of ozone simultaneously injected at the two sites did not producesignificant differences in the pain threshold (P>0.05). Conclusion Ozone produces obvious analgesiceffects in rats with SNI-induced neuropathic pain when injected at both the operative site and thespinal nerve, and ozone within the concentration range from 40 to 70 μg/mL has similar analgesic effect.