Recently many studies have focused on the roles that tumor microenvironment plays in the occurrence and development of tumors,and the therapeutic effects of adjuvant chemotherapy and neoadjuvant chemotherapy.Recent researches show that tumor microenvironment has an obvious impact on the therapeutic effects of neoadjuvant chemotherapy,which mainly includes cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF),stromal cell derived factor-1 (SDF-1) and collagens.

Objective To investigate the effect of p38MAPK on the RANTES expression after unilateral ureteral obstruction.Methods Twenty-two rats were randomly assigned to shame operation group (normal group) and operation group after unilateral ureteral obstruction.Renal tissues were examined by light microscopy at 8 h、24 h and 72 h after operation,Immunhistochemistry was applied to measure the expression of RANTES,RT-PCR,Western blot was performed to determine mRNA,protein,respectively.Results Compared with shame opeartion group,the mRNA and protein levels of RANTES in renal interstitum of operation group remarkly increased (P＜0.05),and also stimulated the phosphorylation of p38MAPK.Conclusion The overexpression of RANTES in UUO rats by p38MAPK signal transduction pathway.

Since Gibbon designed the first heart lung bypass machine in cats in 1937, Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has improved a great deal and has developed tremendously. But there are still many complications including hematologic, renal, cardiac, neurologic, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal dysfunctions associated with this brilliant technique. Research of the physiological and pathophysiological consequences of CPB has progressed with the aid of a number of investigative techniques and models, both animal and human. Large animal models have been, and remain, extremely valuable for the study of "full-scale" technologies, particularly prior to clinical application. However, the expenses are too large, and the managements of animals are too difficult in the perioprative period. A preclinical model of CPB for small animals is desirable. The main advantage of a rat model is the low costs of animals and equipment, and the convenience of research which does not require a full-scale operating environment, and a large availability of assays. It is very suitable to study the fluid dynamic, inflammatory, and organ system responses in which physiological mechanisms rather than the technology itself are the focus for investigation. Some of these researches has been done, therefore, in a truly clinically relevant model of bypass, one in which the surface area and priming volume of the circuitry, together with the surgical approach to the procedure, are matched with the clinical model, has not been achieved yet. We review the different models of CPB for rats, discuss their characteristics, give suggestions and requirements for a new up-to-date model that could be a useful tool in continued research on the pathophysiology and therapeutic strategies of CPB.

Objective To assess the value of procalcitonin(PCT) in diagnosis and treatment of ventilator associated pneumonia(VAP). Methods 60 patients on ventilators were divided into VAP group and non-VAP group depending on whether the patients developed VAP in 7 days or not. The VAP group again was divided into PCT group and the control group. Data of PCT, C-reactive protein (CRP) and WBC were assessed at baseline, in 6 hours when VAP was suspected, and every two days after mechanical ventilation. The control group received antibiotics according to usual practice and stopped when CPIS≤6 scores. Antibiotic treatment of the PCT group was based on serum PCT concentrations. Results The CRP and WBC showed no obvious difference between the VAP and non-VAP group before mechanical ventilation ( all P ＞ 0. 05 ), after ventilation both mean values increased, with the P 0. 046 and 0. 822,respectively;Taking CRP≥28mg/L and WBC≥ 10×109/L as the cutoff value,the diagnostic sensitivity of CRP and WBC for VAP were 73.3% and 66.7% respectively,their specificity was 50% and 43.3 % ,respectively.Taking PCT ≥0.40μg/L as the cutoff value, the PCT positive percentage did not show difference between VAP group and non-VAP group before mechanical ventilation( P ＞ 0. 05 ). However, it was much higher in the VAP group than that of non-VAP group after mechanical ventilation( P ＜ 0. 01 ). The PCT level of 0.40 ug/l yielded a 93.3% sensitivity and a 73.3 % specificity for VAP in the study cohort ( AUROCC = 0. 823; 95 % CI,0.71-0. 94; P ＜ 0. 01 ). The antibiotic duration of the PCT group was( 12. 6 ± 5.6) days compared with( 15. 1 ± 9.1 ) days for the control group (P ＜ 0. 05). Patients assigned to the PCT group had 2.5 days shorter mean duration of antibiotic therapy for the first episode of infection than the control group ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). Conclusion PCT had high sensitivity in the diagnosis of VAP. CPIS ≥6 combined with serum levels of PCT ≥0. 40μg/L markedly improved the specificity( 100% ). PCT guidance substantially reduced antibiotic use in VAP, so that timely surveillance of serum PCT was necessary for patients on ventilator.

To improve the management level of patients' information of schistosomiasis control stations in Nanchang City,the B/S three-layer architecture and ASP+SQL technology were applied to formulate the WEB-based management system of chronic schistosomiasis patients' information,so as to achieve the information sharing of chronic schistosomiasis among schistosomiasis control stations.

Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics of digestive system dysfunctions after cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods The clinical data of 2349 consecutive cases undergoing cardiovascular surgery with CPB from Jan 1996 to Dec 2002 were retrospectively reviewed. The risk factors, clinical features, diagnostic methods, treatment and prognosis of digestive system dysfuctions were summarized. Results The incidence of digestive system dysfunctions was 1.4% (n=33), and the most common events were paralytic ileus (33.3%, n=11) and gastrointestinal bleeding (27.3%, n=9). Liver function insufficiency and ischemic bowel disease were the most common causes of deaths. 26(78.8%) patients underwent medicine treatment, 7(21.2%) patients accepted surgical interventions, and 5 patients (15.2%) died. Conclusion Digestive system dysfunctions following cardiovascular surgery were uncommon but had a high mortality. Advanced ages, history of gastrointestinal disease and perioperative hemodynamic unstability may be the clinical risk factors of digestive system dysfuctions. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for the outcome of the patients.

Objective To analyze the cases of brucellosis in non-occupational population in Tongxiang City of Zhejiang Province,and to provide a scientific basis for making strategies in brucellosis prevention and control.Methods Rose bengal plate agglutination test (RBPT) and serum tube agglutination test (SAT) were used to detect brucellosis in the general population who were closely contacted with cases in non-occupational groups and who had brucellosis-related symptoms.If the pathogen result was positive,Brandt strain type identification should be done to analyze the reasons for non-occupational population who infected with brucellosis.Results A total of 7 cases of brucellosis were detected in the non-occupational groups,which accounted for 14.58％ of the total number of cases (7/48).Misdiagnosis was common,seasonal incidence was not obvious,transmission route and population infected were diverse.Conclusion The incidence rate of brucellosis is an upward trend,public brucellosis prevention knowledge should be strengthened,and training in diagnostic and treating skills for medical professionals should be provided.

Objective To develop a canine model of neurogenic bladder and to evaluate it with urodynamics. Methods Eight female dogs were divided into 2 groups:4 in suprasacral and 4 in infrasacral group.The spinal cord was transected at the level of 5th～6th lumbar intervertebra foramen,and sacral cord was kept intact in suprasacral model while in infrasacral model it was destroyed completely.The urodynamic studies were performed in each dog at the time points of preopertation and 6 months postoperation in both groups.The parameters included bladder capacity,detrusor pressure,bladder compliance and urethral pressure. Results The dogs after operation could never move their tails and keep their hips dry.Their hind limbs presented flaccid paralyses and the abdomens dilated during the first postoperative week.Then the mobility of the hind limbs in both groups recovered slowly,but the abdominal signs were improved obviously only in suprasacral dogs.In suprasacral group,bladder capacity and compliance were decreased by 37.3% and 52.1%,respectively, but detrusor pressure (33.3%) and urethral pressure (17.3%) were significantly increased( P

BACKGROUND: It has been demonstrated that electromagnetic field (EMF) can adjust proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, but the specific mechanism is not clear. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of EMF-activated ERK1/2 pathway on proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.METHODS: The 3rd passage of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were received EMF treatment (15 Hz, 1 mT, sine wave), 20 μmol/L PD98059 + EMF treatment, or only PD98059 treatment. Simultaneously, a normal control group was established. Western blotting was applied to detect the activation of ERK signal pathway after EMF exposure. MTT assay was used to determine the activation of proliferation of cells. And alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in cells was detected by an ALP kit. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The ERK1/2 phosphorylation, proliferation and ALP activity of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were remarkably increased after exposure to EMF (P < 0.01). PD98059 could effectively block the increasing of ERK1/2 phosphorylation and cell proliferation (P < 0.01), but elevate ALP activity in a certain level (P < 0.01). EMF stimulation can fast activate ERK1/2 signal pathway and then promote the proliferation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, however, ERK1/2 signal pathway activation has a less effect on osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.

To separate the biological radar echo signals in different breathing modes. Echo signals of bioradar-based vital signs monitoring system were acquired in different breathing modes, and an improved signal separa-tion algorithm was used to obtain respiratory and heartbeat signals as well as their parameters. Under two breath-ing modes, the center frequencies of the signals from the self-adaptive filter were kept consistent with those of heartbeat signals, and the signals with other frequencies were suppressed effectively. The algorithm can be used to sep-arate heartbeat signals while suppress other interference signals effectively. ZHANG Jing and LIU Qian are the first au-thors who contributed equally to the article.