Objective To discuss the preoperative diagnosis and the effect of microsurgical transsphenoidal surgery of pituitary Rathke's cleft cysts.Methods Retrospective analysis was performed from January,2011 to May,2015 on 62 cases of Rathke's cleft cyst which confirmed by surgery and pathology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University.Sixty-two cases were performed by the surgery of transsphenoidal approach.Results There were 50 cases with a correct preoperative diagnosis of and consider Rathke's cleft cyst,12 cases of misdiagnosis.Postoperative follow-up was performed within 6-12 months,and the patient's clinical symptons were improved in different degrees,1 case of recurrence,no deaths and serious complications.Conclusion The diagnosis of Rathke's cleft cyst need for comprehensive considerations from many aspects,and the improvement of diagnosis rate base on the clinical features,endocrine examination,and imaging data.The microsurgical transsphenoidal surgery is safe and effective treatment for Rathke's cleft cyst.

Objective To study the expression of insulin like growth factor binding proteins 3 (IGFBP-3) during inhi-bition of resveratrol (Res) on cell proliferation. Methods The inhibitory effect of Res on BGC-823 cells was determined by MTT method; Real-time qRT-PCR and western blot were applied to detect the expression of IGFBP-3 in Res-treated BGC-823 cells. In addition, cytometry was used to determine the proliferation and apoptosis of Res-treated BGC-823 after knockdown of IG-FBP-3 by siRNA. Results Upon Res (20,40, 80 and 160 μmol · L-1 ) treatment,the viability of BGC-823 cells was (82. 35±10. 65)% ,(74. 30±12. 36)% ,(62. 80±14. 66)% and (50. 75±11. 14)% , respectively. The mRNA and protein ex-pression of IGFBP-3 elevated as high as 2. 96-fold compared to the control group (P<0. 05). The cell viability of BGC-823 cells with IGFBP-3 knockdown was significantly higher than that of the wild type ( P < 0. 05 ) only at high Res concentration (160 μmol·L-1 ). Meanwhile,IGFBP-3 knockdown led to a significant decrease on cell apoptotic rate by Res (160 μmol·L-1 ) [(20. 13±9. 12)% vs (35. 48±11. 12)% ,P<0. 05)]. Conclusion Res can inhibit BGC-823 cell proliferation and promote cell apoptosis, the underlying mechanism of which may be related to the overexpression of IGFBP-3 in BGC-823 cells.

Objective To investigate the clinical value of uterine artery embolization on the treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy(CSP).Methods Clinical data of 112 cases of CSP patient underwent uterine artery embolization in Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital from January to December 2012 were enrolled for retrospectively analysis.Results All 112 patients underwent transvaginal ultrasound examination before admitted to hospital and among them 101 cases were diagnosed as CSP and 11 cases were suspected of CSP.Ninety-four cases were checked by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure the muscular thickness of uterine scar and the size of pregnant bursa.All patients received bilateral uterine artery embolization successfully,50-100 mg Methotrexat (MTX) were injected into uterine artery during this procedure.After uterine artery embolization,95 cases received curettage under ultrasound guidance,while 17 cases received curettage under hysteroscopy.All patients recovered as schedule.During the follow-up,no serious complication was found.Conclusion The use of uterine artery embolization in the treatment of CSP is safe and effective,and it can preserve patients' fertile ability.It is worthy recommended in the clinical application.

Objective:To investigate the clinical significance of LncRNA anti-differetiation non-coding RNA (ANCR) expression in tumor tissues of gastric cancer patients and its biological effects on cells.Methods:72 cases of gastric cancer tissues and corresponding adjacent tissues were collected from Sep. 2016 to Jun. 2018 in our Hospital. Gastric cancer cell HGC-27 was cultured, lentiviral transfected ANCR cDNA full-length vector was used as a Test group in HGC-27 cells, and transfected blank vector as a control group. Real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) was used to detect the expression of ANCR, transcription factor Oct4 and Sox2 mRNA in tissues or cells, Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of Oct4 and Sox2 in cells, CCK-8 assay was employed for detecting cell proliferation in both groups, and Transwell invasion and migration assay was used to detect the transfer ability of cells in the two groups.Results:The expressions of ANCR in gastric cancer and corresponding adjacent tissues were respectively 0.013 (0.006, 0.025) and 0.041 (0.011, 0.136) , and the expression of ANCR in gastric cancer tissues was significantly higher than that in adjacent tissues ( P<0.01) , and patients with high expression of ANCR had higher TNM stage and lower cell differentiation ( χ2=7.414 and 8.236, P<0.05) . The expressions of ANCR mRNA in control group and test group were respectively 1.000±0.064 and 6.250±0.889, Oct4 mRNA were respectively 1.000±0.208 and 2.815±0.349, Sox2 mRNA were respectively 1.000±0.173 and 2.526±0.390, Oct4 protein were respectively 1.000±0.148 and 3.396±0.105, Sox2 protein were respectively 1.000±0.119 and 2.916±0.130, and the expressions of ANCR, Oct4 and Sox2 mRNA in the test group were significantly higher than those in the control group ( P<0.01) ; the expression levels of Oct4 and Sox2 protein in the test group were significantly higher than those in the control group. The proliferation abilities of control group and test group were 7.164±0.426 and 9.627±0.605 in 72h, and 13.750±1.089 and 19.166±1.649 in 96h. The proliferation of cells in the Test group at 72 and 96 hours was significantly higher than that in the control group ( P<0.01) . The average number of invasive cells per visual field in control group and test group were 17.26±5.48 and 39.43±5.21, and number of migration cells were 30.49±7.74 and 62.20±7.51, and the number of migration and invasion cells in the Test group was significantly larger than that in the control group ( P<0.01) . Conclusions:The expression of LncRNA ANCR in tumor tissues of gastric cancer patients is significantly increased, and it is closely related to the progression of the disease of patients and the degree of cell malignancy. It can promote the expression of gastric cancer stem cell markers in vitro and enhance the ability of cell proliferation and metastasis.

Objective To observe the effect of Shengmai Chenggu Prescription (SCP) on the damage of endothelial cells (EC) induced by endotoxin. Methods EC obtained from rabbit's aorta were cultured and were treated with endotoxin and serum containing SCP respectively. Histological changes and function of the cultured cells were observed under light microscope and electron microscope and with MTT method . Results Endotoxin could result in the pathologic injury of cultured EC and inhibit the proliferation of the cells. Serum containing SCP could increase the activity of EC and promote its proliferation. Conclusion SCP can protect endothelial cells from damage induced by endotoxin.

Objective To explore the cerebrovascular reactivity of the patients with cerebral infarction by transcranial color Doppler ultrasound (TCCD) and breath holding test.Methods TCCD was used to record the color Doppler imaging and Doppler spectrum and to measure peak velocity,mean velocity of double side middle cerebral artery(MCA) in thirty two normal persons and thirty seven patients with cerebral infarction confirmed by CT or MRI.Breath holding test was performed to record the Doppler spectrum and breath holding time and to calculate breath holding index(BHI).Results ①The peak velocity of MCA of the damaged side was abnormally increased by 35.1% and decreased by 40.5% .②The BHI of the damaged side was significantly lower than that of undamaged side and that of control group (P

The study investigated the effects of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) antisense oligonucleotide (ASODN) on the proliferation and apoptosis of a human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line (SMMC-7721 cells) in vitro. HSP70 oligonucleotide was transfected into SMMC-7721 cells by the mediation of Sofast transfection reagent. Inhibition rate of SMMC-7721 cells was determined by using MTT method. Apoptosis rate and cell cycle distribution were measured by flow cytometry. Immunocytochemistry staining was used to observe the expression of HSP70, Bcl-2 and Bax. The results showed that HSP70 ASODN at various concentrations could significantly inhibit the growth of SMMC-7721 cells, and the inhibition effect peaked 48 h after transfection with 400-nmol/L HSP70 ASODN. Cytometric analysis showed the apoptotic rate was increased in a dose- and time-dependent manner in the HSP70 ASODN-treated cells. The percentage of cells in the G(2)/M and S phases was significantly decreased and that in the G(0)/G(1) phase increased as the HSP70 ASODN concentration was elevated and the exposure time prolonged. Immunocytochemistry showed that treatment of SMMC-7721 cells with HSP70 ASODN resulted in decreased expressions of HSP70 and Bcl-2 proteins, and an increased expression of Bax protein. It was concluded that the HSP70 ASODN can inhibit the growth of the SMMC-7721 cells and increase cell apoptosis by down-regulating the expression of HSP70. HSP70 ASODN holds promise for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Objective To explore the characteristics of brain function in rats with Stagnation of Liver-qi Syndrome. Methods Model ofStagnation of Liver-qi was made with chronic stress combined with isolated raising in 10 normal Wistar rats. They were scanned with positronemission tomography (PET) before and after modeling. Data analysis was carried out using SPM (statistical parametric mapping 2) inMATLAB software. Results After modeling, the glucose metabolism decreased (P<0.001) in left frontal lobe, parietal lobe, hypothalamus;bilateral posterior cingulate; right anterior cingulate, while the glucose metabolism increased (P<0.001) in left parahippocampal gyrus, insula,temporal lobe, frontal lobe; right basal ganglia, thalamus. Conclusion The function of some cerebral areas can be changed undergoingStagnation of Liver-qi Syndrome.

BACKGROUND:Estrogen signaling pathway for interaction between aromatase and estrogen-related receptor may exist in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s, which is used for regulating biological activity of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s. OBJECTIVE:To observe the expression of aromatase and estrogen-related receptors in adult bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s during osteogenic differentiation. METHODS:Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s were respectively cultured in low-glucose DMEM medium (control group) and osteogenic induction medium (induction group). Cel proliferation and calcium deposition were determined by MTT assay and alizarin red staining, respectively. The expression of aromatase, estrogen receptorα, estrogen receptorβ, and estrogen-related receptorαduring osteogenic differentiation were determined by real-time PCR and western blot analysis. Estradiol levels in supernatants and lysates were detected by ELISA method. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:In the induction group, the proliferation ability of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s was the strongest at 72 hours of culture;while there were a great amount of calcium nodules formed at 21 days of culture. Results from PCR and western blot assay showed that the expression of aromatase and estrogen receptorαwas improved in the induction group, but the expression of estrogen-related receptorαwas inhibited. There was no difference in the expression of estrogen receptorβbetween the two groups. ELISA results indicated that the level of estradiol in the supernatant of induction group was the highest. These findings indicate that aromatase, estrogen receptorα, estrogen receptorβand estrogen-related receptorαare al involved in osteogenesis of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s. Moreover, estradiol can be synthesized and secreted in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s, and most likely, promote the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s by related receptor pathway.

Objective To explore the effect of improved surgical method of intramedullary fibular allograft together with cannulated screw fixation combined with blood-activating and stasis-resolving Chinese medicine on the quality of life (QOL) of young and middle-aged fresh femoral neck fractures at intermediate stage. Methods A retrospective analysis was carried out in the articular orthopedics department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. The study involved 80 cases of young and middle-aged fresh femoral neck fractures receiving intramedullary fibular allograft together with cannulated screw fixation, and 50 qualified cases receiving cannulated screw fixation alone ( control group) . After the operation, all of the patients were given oral use of blood-activating and stasis-resolving Chinese medicine. After the last follow-up, Harris hip scoring, SF-36 scoring and radiographic evaluation were performed for the evaluation of clinical efficacy. Results The clinical application of intramedullary fibular allograft together with cannulated screw fixation combined with Chinese medicine was fulfilled in 80 hips of 80 cases. The follow-up period ranged from 48 to 84 months, averaging 62.68 ± 12.43 months. The improved surgical method group had an excellent and good rate of 93.75%, presented excellent-grade Harris scores and SF-36 scores, and had higher QOL scores than the control group (P<0.05) . After treatment, the two groups had statistically significant differences in the scores of SF-36 items of physical function ( PF) , bodily pain ( BP) , mental health ( MH) , vitality ( VT) , and general health ( GH) ( P<0.05 or P<0.01) , and also had significant differences in Harris scoring of pain, function and daily activities as well as the joint range-of-motion ( P<0.05 or P<0.01) . Conclusion The improved surgical method of intramedullary fibular allograft together with cannulated screw fixation combined with blood-activating and stasis-resolving Chinese medicine shows satisfactory therapeutic effect for young and middle-aged fresh femoral neck fractures at intermediate stages, which has the advantages of lower collapse rate after femoral head necrosis, less joint replacement, higher scores of the quality of life and Harris scoring, and better radiographic indicators than cannulated screw fixation alone.