AIM: To investigate the effects of iptakalim hydrohloride on K_(ATP) mRNA expression in renal tissues of spontaneously hypertensive rats. METHODS: SHRs at the age of 12-week-old were treated with Ipt 1, 3, and 9 (mg?kg~(-1)?d~(-1)), benazepril 3 (mg?kg~(-1)?d~(-1)) once a day for 12 weeks, respectively. The same aged WKY rats were used as normal control. The effects of Ipt on BP and renal K_(ATP) mRNA expression were detected by RT-PCR. RESULTS: mRNA expression level of SUR2?Kir6.1 and Kir1.1 increased in SHR. After administration of 1, 3, and 9 (mg?kg~(-1)?d~(-1)) Ipt,the levels of BP were decreased,and the mRNA expression of Kir6.1 and Kir1.1 were decreased. But there was no change in mRNA expression of SUR2. In addition, there was no significantly difference of mRNA expression of Kir6.2 among the SHR groups and the WKY group. CONCLUSION: The renal protective effects of Ipt may be related to regulation of genes expression of Kir6.1 and Kir1.1.

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In recent years,with the further study of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC),using BMSC transplantation for the treatment of ischemic cerebrovascular disease has become a research hotspot.However,there are still considerable controversies in the mechanism of action,transplanting time,transplantation path,and specific marker.

Acute appendicitis is the most common general surgical problem encountered during pregnancy, which may be associated with serious maternal and /or fetal complications such as appendiceal perforation or premature delivery.Clinical presentation and imaging remains vital in the diagnosis of appendicitis.As a general rule,the clinical suspicion of acute appendicitis during pregnancy is an indication for an urgent surgical intervention.Appendectomy is the preferred treatment.Laparoscopic appendicectomy(LA)can also be performed safely and effectively in pregnant patients without bringing additional maternal complications.

Objective To manage calcaneal fractures with an U-shaped external fixator combined with close manipulative reduction. Methods From February 1997 to November 2002, 31 patients with 34 calcaneal fractures were treated with self-designed U-shaped external fixator combined with close manipulative reduction. All patients were males aging from 7 to 50 years with an average of 32 years. The external fixation device consisted of two partial rings, three modular connecting rods and several pins. According to Essex-Lopresti classification, there were 10 extra-articular fractures without involving the subtalar joint, and 24 intra-articular fractures involving the subtalar joint. Two upper pins were inserted in cross through the distal tibia, and one of two lower pins was inserted laterally through the anterior part of calcaneus, the other was posterior into the calcaneous tuberosity or larger fragment connecting with Achilles tendon. After the manipulative reduction, the frames were applied. Results 31 calcaneal fractures were found with satisfactory reductions after manipulation. The widths of the heels were restored in certain extent; the heights of foot arch and calcaneus were resumed to normal; the B hler angle increased from 15? to 40? (mean, 25?). The duration of hospitalization was on an average of 7 days. The duration of external fixation was averagely 8 weeks. All patients were followed up with a mean period of 8 months (range, 6 to 12 months). All of the fractures healed well. No nonunion, delayed healing of bone or other complications was found. All patients resumed to walk on foot after 2 to 4.5 months. According to Fernandez scoring system, results were graded as excellent and good in 31(91%). Conclusion Using U-shaped external fixator combined with close manipulative reduction is a satisfying technique to treat calcaneal fractures. By ankle joint spanned traction and fixation, this technique overcomes displacement of fragments caused by contracture of tendo calcaneus, maintains width of heel and biodynamic anatomy of foot, avoids complications of wound caused by open reduction and internal fixation.

0.05) but CO, SV and CVP increased and SVR decreased significantly after AHH in both groups as compared with those before AHH. pH, Lac and COP did not change significantly after AHH. There was no significant difference in the volume of solution infused, blood loss, CO, SV, CVP and SVR between the two groups. Conclusion Age is not a primary factor negating the use of AHH. Under combined general-epidural anesthesia AHH with 6% hydroxyethyl starch (15 ml?kg-1 ) can be well tolerated by the elderly patients without cardiac and pulmonary disease.

Objective To analyze the risk factors associated with postoperative respiratory failure (PRF) in elderly patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. Methods In a prospective randomized joint study, 582 patients conforming to the criteria established by the four medical centers were enrolled for analysis. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to examine the relations between perioperative risk factors and PRF. PRF was defined as mechanical ventilation after operation lasting for more than 48h or reintubation and mechanical ventilation within 6h after extubation.Results Fifty-one patients developed PRF (8.8%) . Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified that the type of surgery, ASA physical status classification, history of COPD and plasma albumin upper abdominal surgery and peripheral vascular surgery. The reason that neurosurgery topped the list was that most neurosurgical patients suffered from severe head injury and postoperative mechanical ventilation was prolonged because of coma. Our study showed that physical status was also a significant predictor of PRF. According to ASA classification, one class higher increased the risk by 6.325 time s. Conclusion Based on these predictors of PRF, in high risk elderly patients necessary measures can be taken to decrease the development of PRF.

Objective Neutrophils (PMNs) play an important role in the myocardial injury-induced by ischemia/reperfusion. The purpose of the study was to assess the role of PMN in anoxia/reoxygenation (A/R) injury to primary cultured myocytes and the protective effects of desflurane preconditioning (DPC) .Methods Myocytes obtained from ventricle were cultured in MEM medium for 3 days. The cultured myocytes were then randomly divided into 4 groups : group Ⅰ A/R; group Ⅱ PMNs + A/R; group Ⅲ DPC + A/R and group Ⅳ DPC + PMNs + A/ R. In all four groups the cultured myocytes were subjected to anoxia by being incubated in a tightly closed incubator filled with 95 % N2 + 5 % CO, for 2 h, followed by one hour reoxygenation (95 % O2 + 5 % CO2). In group Ⅱ and Ⅳ 5.0 ? 106 ml -1 PMNs isolated from peripheral blood or bone marrow were added to the medium during the one hour reoxygenation. In group Ⅲ and Ⅳ the myocytes were exposed to 9 % desflurane for 1 h before A/R. The activities of lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine kinase (CK) and the concentration of cardiac troponin (cTnT) in the supernatant were measured before and at the end of the experiment. Cell survival rate, beating rate and arrhythmia rate of the cultured myocytes were also calculated under phase-contrast microscope before and at the end of the experiment.Results A/R caused significant increase in LDH and CK-MB activities, cTnT concentration and arrhythmia rates and decrease in beating rates except in group Ⅲ . The differences in LDH, CK-MB activities and arrhythmia rates between the baseline value and the value obtained at the end of the experiment were significantly lower in group Ⅳ than those in group D but still higher than those in group Ⅰ . The cell survival rate was significantly higher in group Ⅳ than that in grorp Ⅱ . Conclusion Neutrophil accentuates A/R injury while desflurane preconditioning attenuates neutrophil-mediated A/R injury to primary cultured myocytes.

Objective To investigate the effects of nitric oxide (NO) inhalation on the expression of TNF-?,IL-8 and CD11b mRNA in lung tissue during acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) induced by intravenous injection of endotoxin in dogs.Methods Twelve pure bred beagle dogs of both sexs weighing 8-12.5 kg were randomly divided into 2 groups: NO group received mechanical ventilation with NO inhalation (n = 6) and control group received only mechanical ventilation ( n = 6) . Sepsis and ARDS were induced by intravenous injection of endotoxin as described in detail in our previous paper. Hemodynamics and pulmonary oxygenation were monitored and shunt fraction was calculated. At the end of experiment the animals were sacrificed and lung tissue was obtained aseptically and stored in the liquid nitrogen at - 180℃ . The total RNA was extracted. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to detect the expression of TNF-?,IL-8 and CD11b mRNA. The total RNA was reversely transcripted to cDNA. Then the cDNA was amplified by PCR. The product of PCR was scanned by gel-image analysis system.?-action was used as internal control. Semi-quantitative method was adopted for measurement of TNF-? ,IL-8 and CD11b mRNA expression. Results The expression of TNF-?, IL-8 and CD11b mRNA in lung tissue was significantly decreased in NO group compared with those in control group.Conclusion NO inhalation reduces expression of TNF-?, IL-8 and CDllb mRNA in lung tissue during ARDS induced by intravenous endotoxin.

Objective To investigate the effect of propofol on apoptosis at different time points after focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in a rat model of reversible middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). Methods Sixty male SD rats weighing 240-260g were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n = 30 each): propofol group received intraperitoneal (i. p.) propofol 80 mg ?kg before MCAO and control group received equal volume of normal saline instead of propofol. The animals were anesthetized with 10% chloral hydrate 350mg?kg-1 i.p. . The right external, internal and common carotid artery were exposed. A 4-0 nylon thread with rounded tip was inserted via external carotid artery into internal carotid artery and threaded cranially until resistance was felt. MCAO was maintained for 90 min before reperfusion. The animals were killed and brains removed for detection of apoptotic neurons using TUNEL staining combined with electronic microscopic examination at 3 h, 6 h, 24 h, 3 days, 5 days and 7 days after reperfusion was started ( n = 5 at each time point in both groups) . Results In control group the ratio of apoptotic neurons peaked at 24 h of reperfusion and then gradually decreased; while the ratio of TUNEL positive neurons kept on increasing indicating a shift from apoptosis to necrosis after 24 h reperfusion. The ratio of TUNEL positive neurons and apoptosis were significantly lower in propofol group than in control between 6 h to 3 days after reperfusion was started. Conclusion Propofol pretreatment attenuates apoptosis induced by focal cerebral I/R and the maximum effect is reached and maintained between 6 h to 3 days of reperfusion.