Objective To test the hypothesis that isoflurane-preconditioning (ISO-P) provides added protection of myocardium with hypothermia against ischemia-reperfusion injury through KATP channels. Methods Thirty-two SD rats of both sexes weighing 230-270 g were studied. The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal ketamine 100 mg?kg-1 and heparinized. Chest was opened and heart was immediately removed and perfused in a Langendorff apparatus with oxygenated (95% O2, 5% CO2) Krebs-Hensleit buffer (KHB) for 50 min,followed by 150 min of hypothermic-ischemia (perfusion was suspended and heart was immersed in 17℃ KHB) and 60 min of normothermic reperfusion (heart was again reperfused with 37.7℃ KHB and immersed in 37.7℃ KHB) (I/R). The animals were randomly divided into 4 groups of 8 animals:(l) control group; (2) ISO-P group; (3) ISO-P + GLB group and (4) ISO-P + 5-HD group. The control group received no pretreatment before I/R. In ISO-P group the heart was perfused with KHB gassed with 1% isoflurane for 15 min followed by 15 min wash-out before I/R. In group 3 and 4 the heart was perfused with KHB containing glibenclamide 20?mol?L-1 (group 3) or 5-hydroxydecanoate 150?mol ?L-1 (group 4) in addition to 1% isoflurane before I/R. Cardiac function was measured with a fluid filled latex balloon inserted in left ventricle (LVSP, LVDP, LVEDP, dp/dtmax, dp/dtmin). During hypothermic ischemia left ventricle pressure (LVP),S-time (the interval between the beginning of ischemia to the time point when LVP increased by 1 mm Hg from the baseline pressure) and C-time (the interval between the beginning of ischemia to the time point when LVP was lmmHg below the plateau pressure) were measured. Other criteria included coronary flow (CF),infarct size and creatine kinase.Results (l) S-time and C-time were negatively correlated with infarct size.(2)In ISO-P group (group 2) S-time and C-time were significantly longer during ischemia; LVDP and LVDP x HR were significantly higher during normothermic reperfusion and infarct size was significantly smaller than those in control group (groupl) (P

Objective To explore the safety,efficacy and clinical significance of stenting with cerebral protection devices for carotid artery stenosis.Methods 14 patients with carotid artery stenosis were treated by intra-arterial stents implanted.All of them used cerebral protection of filter devices.Results 18 self-expandable stents were successfully implanted in 14 patients.Of them,stroke ictus caused by microemboli in 2 patients ,and they recovered after treatment for 1~3 d,6 patients had transient bradycardia and hypotension.No cerebral infarction could be seen in all cases during the follow-up period.Conclusion Carotid setenting with cerebral protection devices is an effective and safe method in treating carotid stenosis,and it is helpful to reduce the neurological complication.

OBJECTIVE:To study the curative effect of different Chailing decoction granules on chronic renal failure(CRF) in rats.METHODS:SD rats in trial groups and model group were given adenine to induce CRF model.The trial groups were treated with Japanese Tsumura granules,imitating Japanese method granules or Chinese normal method granule.The model group and the control group were treated with saline.The urine,blood biochemical parameters as well as morphological change of kidney were monitored.RESULTS:Compared with model group,Japanese Tsumura granules and imitating Japanese method granules significantly reduced the levels of blood ureanitrogen,serum total protein,serum cholesterol and urinary protein,and the damage on renal interstitium was lessened significantly(P

Objective To apply special staining techniques in pathological diagnosis of fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients.Methods Pathological data of 20 HIV/AIDS patients complicated with fungi infections in Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center during February 2010 and November 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.Tissue specimens were stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE),Periodic acidSchiff (PAS) and methenamine silver nitrate (MSN),and the sections were observed under optical microscope.Results Among 20 HIV/AIDS patients complicated with fungi infections,2 were infected with pulmonary cryptococcosis; 3 were penicillium marneffei infections in skin,lung and abdominal mesenteric lymph nodes; 5 were histoplasma capsulatum infections in epiglottis,neck lymph nodes,oral cavity,abdominal cavity and skin; 4 were aspergillus infections in maxillary sinus,lung and vocal cords,and 3 of them were combined with tuberculous lesions; 6 were candida albicans infections in liver,pharynx,esophagus and stomach.In tissues stained with HE the infiltration of inflammatory cells,granuloma formation and coagulative necrosis were observed,and the shape of fungi needed careful observation to avoid missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.In tissues stained with PAS,fungal spores and pseudohypha were presented in bright amaranth,and cell nucleus was in purple-blue.In tissues stained with MSN,fungal spores and pseudohypha were identified clearly in brown-black.Conclusion HE plus PAS and MSN staining will help pathological diagnosis of fungi infection.

Objective To investigate the clinical-pathological features, treatment and prognosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in patients with lupus nephritis (LN). Methods A retrospective ana-lysis was carried out based on the clinical-pathological data for the treatment and prognosis of eight patients with LN related TIP. All patients had thrombocytopenia and hemolytic anemia, neurological symptoms and renal dysfunction. Six patients had fever. Results All 8 patients had sudden-onset of rapid progressive glomeurlonephritis (RPGN), one patient with continuous gross hematuria, the pathological features of these patients revealed TMA lesions. Immune suppressive therapy was initiated and blood purification therapy were applied in seven patients. Three cases had plasmapheresis and (or) immunoabsorption. One case was lost during follow-up, the other seven patients were followed with period at one year. One patient died, three patients went into peritoneal dialysis in which one of them was changed to hemodialysis finally. The other three patients had stable renal function. Conclusion The LN patients with TTP had severe clinical-patho-logical changes, rapid progressive and poor outcome, so we should diagnose and treat these patients as early as possible.

Objective To compare the proteome difference between multiple myeloma cell line U266 cells treated and untreated with PS-341, to investigate the potential drug targets, and to provide theoretical evidence for clinical therapy of multiple myeloma. Methods Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) was performed to separate proteins from treated and untreated U266 cells with proteasome inhibitor PS-341. ImageMaster 2D Platinum software was used to analyze 2-DE image, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) was used to identify the differentially expressed proteins. The expression levels of differential protein BAG-2 in the 2 groups of U266 cells lines were detected by Western blot. Results The 2-DE reference pattern of treated and untreated U266 cells with PS-341 was established. A total of 31 differential proteins were identified by MALDI-TOF-MS, 27 of which were down-regulated after PS-341 treatment. The differential expression level of BAG-2 in the 2 groups of U266 cells was confirmed by Western blot. Conclusion Some down-regulated proteins may be the potential drug targets of proteasome inhibitor PS-341.

AIM:To demonstrate the relationship between hormones in follicular fluid and the expression of LH receptor in granulosa cells(GC) in anovulatory women with polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS).METHODS: Follicles were obtained from 12 women with PCOS and 15 women with normal menstrual period through surgery at time between day 7 and day 10 of menstrual cycle.The accumulations of estrogen(E2),progesterone(P),luteinizing hormone(LH),follicle stimulating hormone(FSH) and insulin in follicular fluid were determined by a automatism chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay(CMIA) for the quantitative determination.The accumulation of androstenediol(A) was determined by ELISA.The amounts of the mRNA expressions of LH receptors from GC and theca cells(TC) respectively were measured by RT-PCR using ?-actin as intra-control simultaneously.RESULTS: The levels of LH [(3.8?2.1 vs 1.7?0.8)IU/L,P

Objective To analyze the advantages and disadvantages of minimally invasive video -assisted thyroidectomy(MIVAT)and totally endoscopic thyroidectomy (TET).Methods The study included 70 patients undergoing MIVAT and TET at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital from Jan . 2012 to Dec.2012.46 patients undergoing MIVAT(MIVAT group)and 24 patients undergoing TET(TET group) were analyzed retrospectively .Data of gender,age,operative data,intraoperative and postoperative complications , length of stay , feelings of patients and cosmetic effect were collected and analyzed .MIVAT and TET were com-pared in terms of safety ,trauma and cosmetic effect .Results ①About safety:no permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve(RLN)palsy and parathyroid injury occurred in either group .One case in MIVAT group and no case in TET group was converted to open surgery (2.2%vs 0%,P>0.05) .②About trauma:the intraoperative blood loss and postoperative drainage amount in the MIVAT group were significantly less than those in the TET group ( P <0.05).Postoperative VAS score at 6 hours was similar,but MIVAT group showed lower postoperative VAS score than TET group at 12 hours and 24 hours ( P<0.05 ) .No significant difference was observed between the 2 groups about C reactive protein (CRP)on the 1st day before operation,the 1st and 3rd day after operation(P>0.05).③About cosmetic effect:the 2 groups had similar patient satisfaction index .Conclusions The study shows similar results in safety and trauma .The 2 approaches are both safe and valid .Patients using the two ap-proaches are equally satisfied with the cosmetic effect .

Objective To investigate MRI characteristics of subacute combined degeneration(SCD)with secondary spinal canal stenosis.Methods The clinical and MRI imaging data of 56 patients with SCD were collected to analyze the performance characteristics between spinal cord lesions and spinal canal stenosis,which depended on the synergism of lumbar disc bluge or herniation,degenerative thickening of the ligament flavum and posterior longitudinal ligament.Results Among 56 SCD cases underwent MRI scan,45 cases were combined with spinal cord lesions which showed typical signs of SCD.37 patients were secondary spinal canal stenosis with typical signs,but 2 showed no typical signs.8 patients were no secondary spinal canal stenosis and showed typical.9 cases showed neither spinal cord lesions nor secondary spinal canal stenosis.There was significant difference (P <0.05)between relative secondary spinal canal stenosis and spinal anomaly signal.The course of 1 5 cases were shortened after treated by physical in 37 cases of SCD with secondary spinal canal. Conclusion The secondary spinal canal stenosis can cause microcirculation dysfunction of the spinal cord,which is a key factor contributing to the imaging manifestation.

bjective To investigate the distribution and spread of MRSA in a burn ward, so as to explore the measures of the prevention,surveillance and control of hospital infection in a burn ward. Methods Five hundred and four specimens were isolated from the wounds and nasal vestibules of burn patients ,the hands and nasal vestibules of medical staffs and lay attendants and the surfaces of various equipments. From these specimens,58 strains of MRSA and 43 methicillin- sensitive staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) were isolated. The genome DNA of isolated MRSA strains was analyzed by repetitive DNA - sequence- based PCR analysis. Results MRSA strains were isolated from the burn wounds in 22 of 41 (53.7%) patients, and 5 from the nasal vestibules. Moreover,among 19 medical staffs,MRSA strains were isolated from the hands of 9 persons, but not from the nasal vestibules. From the hands in 9 of 43 lay attendants and the nasal vestibules in 2 MRSA strains were found. Thirteen MRSA strains were isolated from 193 specimens from the surrounding items. It was indicated by repetitive DNA - sequence - based PCR analysis of the genome DNA of isolated MRSA strains that there existed homologous strains around the patients′ wounds, in the burn wounds, on the skin of medical staffs and lay attendants and also surrounding equipments. Conclusion (1) There was wide spread presence of MRSA homologous strains in the burn ward.(2) It was indicated by repetitive DNA - sequence - based PCR analysis of the genome DNA of isolated M RSA strains that there was cross infection among burn patients. The source of the infection of MRSA in burn ward was burn patients,and the route of the infection was hands of medical staffs and lay attendants. (3) MRSA is wide - spread. The contamination of the hands and the environment was potential risk factor of MRSA outbreak in the burn unit.