Objective To determine the involvement of matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9) in the signal transduction pathway of cigarette smoke-induced airway mucous hypersecretion. Methods The well cultured BEAS-2B airway epithelial cells were incubated with different concentrations of cigarette smoke extract (CSE),also some cells were preincubated with MMP-9 inhibitorⅠbefore CSE or exogenous epidermal growth factor(EGF) was added. The mucin(MUC)5AC mRNA level was analyzed by RT-PCR,MMP-9 and the phosphorylated EGFR(p-EGFR) protein production was assayed by western blot,MUC5AC protein and EGF protein were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay respectively,and gelatin zymography was used to determine the activity of MMP-9. Results Incubation of BEAS-2B cells with CSE up-regulated MUC5AC gene expression and protein production in a dose dependent manner (P0.05). Conclusion CSE stimulates the activity of MMP-9 and MMP-9 protein,causing the shedding of the EGF and leading to EGFR activation. This activation of EGFR downstream signaling pathway increases MUC5AC gene expression and mucin production.

The secondary mental disorder is one of the complications of senile cerebrovascular disease, the medication is different from generic mental disorder. This article summarized the medication of elder patients with secondary mental disorder.

Objective To discuss the therapy of cholelithiasis complicated with cirrhotic portal hypertension (CPH).Method In this study,clinical data were reviewed on 108 cases with cholelithiasis complicated with hepatic cirrhosis,including 78 cases who underwent surgery.Results Open cholecystectomy,subtotal cholecystectomy,laparoscopic cholecystectomy,open cholecystectomy plus spleectomy,splenectomy plus pericardial devascularization before biliary duct operation,leftlateral hepatectomy with biliary duct operation,and hepatic portal bile duct anaplasty with Roux-en-Y cholangiojejunostomy.10 patients received endoscopic treatment and 20 were treated conservatively.Results 73 patients were cured,with a cure rate of 67.6％; 32 patients were doing well (29.7％);3 patients died (2.8％) of massive hemorrhage and hepatic failure.The operative complications included ascites,jaundice,hemorrhage and hepatic insufficiency.Conclusions Before operation,the conditions of the patient should be accurately evaluated and a correct operative treatment option should be selected.Child C grade patients should be contraindicated for any surgery.

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Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2(Lp-PLA2) can rapidly hydrolize and oxidize the oxidized phosphatidylcholine molecules produced in low density lipoprotein and atherogenic lipoprotein (a),generating the soluble proinflammatory and proapoptotic mediatorslyso-phosphatidylcholine and oxidized free fatty acids.It stimulates aggregation and activation of monocyte-macrophage system and induces apoptosis and damages the removal of dead cells.It plays an important role in the development of lipid necrotic core of atherosclerosis.Lp-PLA2 is not an independent risk marker of coronary artery disease and ischemic stroke,but also plays an important role in the development of atherosclerotic plaques.Selective Lp-PLA2 inhibitor reduces the development of necrotic cores.It may play a role in the stabilization of atherosclerotic plaques.At the same time,it may represent a novel target for the treatment of atherosclerosis.

Objective To evaluate the effect of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) on anemia and blood transfusion requirements in perioperative patients.Methods21 cases, with abdominal surgery(with anemia before operation or with expected blood loss 400～600?ml were divided into two groups (study group or control group).The patients in the study group received subcutaneously rHuEPO 300?IU?kg -1 ?w -1 starting 2 weeks before operation for 3 times.Results In the study group,RBC,Hgb,Hct significantly increased to 0 36?10 12 /L?13 3?g/L and 3 8% respectively after rHuEPO therapy,intraoperative blood transfusion reduced significantly ( P

Objective To study the protective effects of estrogen on function of learning-memory and the neuron of hippocampus in the ovariectomized(OVX) rat model.Methods Estrogen 200 ?g/kg was injected into rats twice a weak followed the OVX rat models were estestablished(OVX+E2 group).The function of learning-memory was tested by Morris water maze;the tau hyperphosphorylation was detected by immunohistochemistry staining;the pathological changes of hippocampus was observed by HE staining and Bielschowski staining.Results Compared with OVX group,the function of learning-memory of Morris water maze in OVX+E2 group were significant improved(all P

Objective To explore the effect of estrogen on striatal neurons damage in rats induced by quinolinic acid (QA).Methods Ovariectomized rats were divided into two groups:non-replacement treatment group (recievied intrastriatal application of QA alone) and replacement treatment group (received both QA and 17-? estradiol). Striatal neurons injury was evaluated using NADPH-diaphorase histochemistry and the rotation number of rats induced by apomorphine was recorded. Activity of SOD and contents of MDA in striatum was measured by xanthine oxidase and thio-barbital method, respectively.Results Compared with non-replacement treatment group, there was a significant increase in the number of NADPH-diaphorase positive neurons ( P

Aim To study the effects of luteolin on the expression of TGF-?1 mRNA in rats with pulmonary fibrosis, and elaborate the molecular mechanism of luteolin in pulmonary fibrosis therapy. Methods The model of pulmonary fibrosis was established through instilling bleomycin intratracheally. After luteolin treatment, the pulmonary index and the content of hydroxyproline (HYP) were observed. The levels of TGF-?1 mRNA in pulmonary tissues were determined with RT-PCR. Results The pulmonary index and the content of HYP decreased markedly in pulmonary fibrosis rats treated with luteolin. Furthermore, luteolin inhibited evidently the expression of TGF-?1 mRNA in lung tissues with pulmonary fibrosis. Conclusion The molecular mechanism of luteolin in pulmonary fibrosis therapy was associated with inhibition of the expression of TGF-?1 mRNA.

Objective To study the expression of protein and mRNA of caspase-3 during hepatocyte apoptosis in the mice with fulminant hepatic failure (FHF). Methods Liver damage was induced by tumor necrosis factor-? (TNF-?) in D-galactosamine (GalN) sensitized BALB/c mice. Hepatocyte apoptosis was examined by electric microscopy, in site end labeling (ISEL) and DNA electrophoresis on 1.5% agarose gel. The expression of protein and mRNA of caspase-3 was detected by immunohistochemistry and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results After 1.5 h, 3.5 h, 6 h, and 9 h of administration of GalN and TNF-?, rates of hepatocyte apoptosis were found to be 0.0%, 0.3%, 3.15% and 3.19% respectively. The rates of caspase-3 positive hepatocytes were 0.7%, 4.6% , 17.8% and 24.2% respectively. The relative expressive density of caspase-3 mRNA were 0.26%, 0.29%, 0.41% and 0.38% respectively. Conclusions The expression of caspase-3 is up regulated in the TNF-? induced FHF model and may trigger hepatocyte apoptosis and finally lead to FHF.