Ningxiang pigs fat-type breeds have been increasingly used in biomedical research due to the character -istics of genetic stability , high food value , fast growth , adaptability and strong reproductive ability .The recent development in research on Ningxiang pigs in a closed group training , inbred cultivation , biological characteristics and medical applica-tion is reviewed in this article .Ningxiang pigs have been closed-bred for fourteen years , and may be applied in biomedical research such as artery atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus .

Objective To investigate the clinical characters of posturographic test in patients with sudden hearing loss.Methods The postural map and correlative parameters value were examined by dynamic posturography in 100 cases of normal subjects and 120 cases of sudden hearing loss.According to state of the vestibule function,120 patients were divided into normal(67 cases) and abnormal(53cases) groups.The parameters of the length,velocity and Romberg of postural sway were compared between two groups.Results The postural map was most prominent centre patten(51%) in normal subjects,the patient's map was most prominent diffuse patten(60.83%).Length,velocity and Romberg of postural sway of the patients were significantly increased in comparison with normal subjects(P0.05).Conclusion The results of posturographic test indicate that the vestibular system in patients with sudden deafness is damaged.

A new teaching reform project in experiment of Human Parasitology is performed by improving experiment content and adopting a new teaching method.The project elucidates that teaching reform in experiment can enhance students'abilities in the experiment,self-teaching and problem-solving and problem-analyzing,and creative ability.

Objective To study the correlation between prognosis and vertigo and status of the vestibule functions with the patients of the sudden deafness (SD).Methods For 161 patients of the SD, the parameters of the hearing before treatment, vertigo and vestibule functions, were analyzed to establish a statistic model by means of Logistic regression with single factor analysis of variance, Logistic regression analysis and Chi square test.Results The single factor analysis of variance and Chi square revealed statistical differences between prognosis of the SD and hearing before treatment(P0.05).Conclusion If the patients with SD had more severe hearing loss, the prognosis would be less successful. The normal or abnormal caloric tests had influence for the prognosis of the SD, but vertigo showed influence on prognosis only when caloric test was abnormal. The degree of hearing loss was not related to that of vertigo or vestibule functions while the sudden deafness accompanied with vertigo was not due to the damage of vestibular functions.

Objective To investigate the regulation of cyclooxygenase-2 expression and mechanism of selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor Celecoxib suppressing tubulointerstitial fibrosis of rats with unilateral ureteral obstruction(UUO) model. Methods The UUO models were induced by ligating the left ureter. Rats were randomly divided into bulofen group (group B), Celecoxib group (group R), model group (group C) and sham operation group (group S). Rats in group B were given bulofen 300mg?Kg~ -1?d~ -1, and in group R were given Celecoxib 10mg?Kg~ -1?d~ -1 by gastric gavage from 24 h before the obstruction to 14 days after the induction. Rats were sacrificed at 3d, 6d and 14d in batch after the UUO models were induced. The mRNA expressions of cyclooxygenase-1(COX-1), cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2), transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-?1), and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) were detected by RT-PCR. The protein expressions of TGF-?1, CTGF and ?-SMA were detected using immunohistochemistry and the content of cAMP was determined by radioimmuno-assay. Results Compared with group S, the mRNA expressions of COX-2, TGF-?1 and CTGF in group C increased markedly after UUO treatment, and the content of cAMP decreased. It showed no significant difference in the mRNA expressions of TGF-?1, CTGF and the content of cAMP for the Bulofen treatment in the UUO model. With the Celecoxib treatment, there was no significant difference on the mRNA expression of TGF-?1, but the content of cAMP increased and the expression of CTGF decreased. Conclusion The COX-2 plays an important role in lesion of tubulointerstitial. Selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor can partially up-regulate the content of cAMP and down-regulate the expression of CTGF, the downstream factor of TGF-?1, which may postpone the renal interstitial fibrosis.

Objective To investigate expression of connective tissue growth factor(CTGF) in the kidney of patients with type 2 diabetic mellitus(DM) as well as its clinical significance.Methods Fourty cases with DM were divided into three groups: normal albuminuric group(200 ?g/min,n=12).The urinary excretion rates of CTGF were determined by ELISA in all the cases and 30 subjects of control.Twenty cases of them received renal biopsy.Expression of CTGF in kidney among different groups were detected by immunohistochemical stainning.Results Expression of CTGF in kidney elevated significantly in DM as compared with group of normal control.At the same time the excretion rates of CTGF in DM groups were markedly higher than that in control(P

Objective To investigate the renoprotective effect of erythropoietin(EPO) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and to explore the possible mechanism.Methods The SD rats were randomly divided into there groups: normal control rats, diabetic, diabetic treated with EPO(NC, DM, DE groups).The rats were sacrificed after 8 weeks treatment.Renal morphology was observed by light microscopy.The expression of erythropoietin receptor(EPOR) in kidney was detected by immunofluorescence and Western blotting.The expression of p47phox, transforming growthfactor (TGF)β1andfibronectin (FN)proteininkidneywasdetectedby immunohistochemistry and Western blotting.The activity of antioxidants including total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and the level of malondialdehyde(MDA) in kidney were also measured.Results EPO treatment notably attenuated renal pathologic and functional changes.The expression of EPOR was found in kidney,but there was no difference among groups(P＞0.05).Compared with normal rats, diabetic rats showed an elevated expression of p47phox, TGF-β1, FN proteins and MDA levels in kidney as well as reduced activities of SOD, GSH-Px and T-AOC (all P＜0.01).Compared with diabetic rats, EPO could decrease the protein expression of p47phox,TGF-β1and FN in kidney (all P＜0.05).Meanwhile, elevated MDA level in the kidney was decreased as well as decreased SOD, GSH-Px,T-AOC activities were significantly remitted in DE group(all P＜0.01).Conclusion EPO can amelioraterenaldamagevia theinhibition of oxidativestressandTGF-β1andFNprotein expression in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Objective To investigate whether erythropoietin (EPO) can inhibit the proapoptotic effect of high glucose on rat proximal tubular epithelial cells, and the possible mechanisms in which EPO exerts its anti-apoptotic role. Methods Rat proximal tubular epithelial cells (NRK-52E) were divided into 5 groups: normal control group, osmolarity control group, high glucose group, high glucose with EPO (50 U/ml) group and high glucose with EPO (100 U/ml) group. The expression of EPO receptor (EPOR) in NRK-52E cells was examined by immunocytochemistry. The effect of high glucose on the expression of EPOR was detected by Western blotting. The rate of apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry Annexin V-FITC/PI double stains. The intracellular ROS was detected using fluorescent probe CM-H2DCFDA. The expression of bcl-2, bax and caspase-3 mRNA were examined by RT-PCR. Results The expression of EPOR was demonstrated in NRK-52E cells, and high glucose could up-regulate the expression of EPOR. High glucose could induce oxidative stress in NRK-52E cells, and up-regulate the mRNA expression of bax and caspase-3, down-regulate the mRNA expression of bcl-2. These effects of high glucose on NRK-52E cells could be reversed by EPO. Conclusion EPO inhibits NRK-52E cells apoptosis induced by high glucose through attenuating oxidative stress,up-regulating theexpression of bcl-2 mRNA and down-regulating the expression of bax and caspase-3 mRNA, which may be mediated by EPOR.

Objective To establish high performance liquid chromatograph ( HPLC ) fingerprint of liqi xiaoying tablets,and to provide reference for quality control of the herbal medication. Methods The chromatography conditions consisted of Aichrom Bond-AQ C18(250 mmí4. 6 mm,5 μm) column with mobile phase of acetonitrile-0. 1% phosphoric acid ( gradient elution) , column temperature of 30 ℃, flow rate of 1 mL · min-1 , injection volume of 20 μL, and UV detection wavelength of 226 nm. Results HPLC fingerprint was established with 13 common peaks,4 of which were identified. The similarity of the HPLC fingerprints of liqi xiaoying tablets from 10 batches was greater than 0. 95. Conclusion The method is accurate, reliable, and can reflect complete information for the quality of liqi xiaoying tablets.

Objective To evaluate the curative effect of sedation on broncholiths through bronchoscope with holmi-um laser. Methods From Jan.2008 to Dec. 2015, 12 cases with broncholiths through bronchoscope with holmium laser, male 7, female 5; the age from 35 to 64.12 cases visit a doctor when they cough, panting, haemoptysis and cough out stones. The predilection sites of bronchinal calculus: left main bronchus in 6, right middle bronchus in 4, main bronchus in 2. Thoracic computerized tomography was performed in 12 patients, which showed bronchial intra-luminal high-density shadow with distal bronchial stenosis, bronchiectasis, COPD, hilar calcifications, or mediastinal lymph node calcifications. Through bronchoscopy examination was performed in 12 cases, Broncholiths were found in 9 patients and granulomatous lesion wrapping hard lesions in 3 patients.12 cases were treated by using Dexmedeto-midine combined with Sufentanil for sedation through of bronchoscope with holmiun laser. Results All the operations were successful, the operation time 45~90 min, average 60 min . During the surgery, the patient have stable heart rate, oxygen saturation without falling, blood pressure is stable, stable hemodynamics, the patients did not complain of discomfort, without obvious heart and lung failure and other complications occurred, the operation without bleed-ing, pneumothorax, complications. All cases of postoperative respiratory system were improved after operation. The average time stay in hospital was (2.5 ± 1.4) days. Follow-up for 1~24 months (mean, 6 months) in 12 cases found no recurrence of stones and serious respiratory tract infection. Conclusions The method of Dexmedetomidine com-bined with Sufentanil for sedation on broncholiths through of bronchoscope with holmiun laser is safey, feasible and therapeutic effects were clearly, which provides a new method for the clinical on Broncholiths.