Objective To detect the expression change of ETFβin diabetic nephropathy rats and study the role of ETFβin fatty acid-induced apoptosis in renal tubules.Methods Diabetic nephropathy model was established by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin and unilateral nephrectomy.In vivo ETFβexpression was detected in renal cortex, as well as tubular injury evaluated.In vitro fatty acid-induced apoptosis in renal tubular cells NRK 52E model was established and ETFβrecombinant plasmid was constructed to be transfected into NRK 52E cells and furtherly to observe the effect of ETFβover-expression on the fatty acid-induced apoptosis.Results In the rats model of diabetic nephropathy induced by streptozotocin injection and unilateral nephrectomy, ETFβmRNA and protein expression were decreased as obvious tubular damage occurred.Fatty acids could induce apoptosis in NRK 52E, and ETFβover-expression reduced the apoptosis.Conclusion The expression of ETFβis decreased in diabetic nephropathy model , and ETFβover-expression can reduce apoptosis induced by fatty acid in renal tubular cells.

Objective To establish the molecular weight distribution of anti-HBV placenta transfer factor injection (PSTF) by electrophoresis, HPLC and MS.Methods Using the methods of SDS-PAGE, HPSEC, MALDI-TOF-MS to test the molecular of PSTF.Results The Molecular was 8000 Da by SDS-PAGE.There were 5026.67,6783.44,7496.42,8736.55 Da components in PSTF by HPSEC.The main component molecular was 2972 Da and the maximum molecular component was 8194 Da.Conclusion HPSEC is simple and rapid to determine the maximum component molecular of PSTF.

Objective To investigate the value of 18F-FDG PET/CT in the phasing and grading of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) complicated with vena cava tumor thrombus (VCTT).Methods From December 2011 to September 2015,a total of 72 patients (52 males,20 females,age:36-74 years) were enrolled in this retrospectively study.All patients underwent 18F-FDG PET/CT and contrast-enhanced CT studies,and were diagnosed as RCC.The RCC patients combined with VCTT were classified by Mayo-level.Wilcoxon rank sum test was used to compare the grading of VCTT by PET/CT and contrast-enhanced CT.NM staging on abdominal area level was performed and the results were compared with x2 test.Results VCTT was identified in 18 RCC patients and the grading results by PET/CT were as follows:9 cases in Level 0,4 cases in Level Ⅰ,2 cases in Level Ⅱ,1 case in Level Ⅲ,and 2 cases in Level Ⅳ.When evaluated by PET/CT,20 cases were in N0M0,21 were in N1M0,9 were in N0M1,and 22 were in N1M1.NM staging results by contrast-enhanced CT were as follows:50 cases in N0M0,10 in N1M0,10 in N0M1,and 2 in N1M1.In addition,2 N1 and 2 M1 were found by the whole body PET/CT.The classification results of VCTT and staging of abdominal level by PET/CT were significantly better than those by contrast-enhanced CT (z=-2.462,P＜0.05;x2=32.806,P＜0.01).Conclusion 18F-FDG PET/CT is not only valuable for detecting primary RCC and local metastasis,but also useful for finding where the VCTT extends,which is conducive to therapeutic planning and further clinical treatment.

Cardiovascular Diseases ; prevention & control ; Humans ; Thioredoxins

Objective To compare the effects of oxygen therapy and local pressurization in alleviating plateau hypoxia at high altitude.Methods Forty-five healthy male soldiers were investigated at an altitude of 3992 meters.The subjects were randomly divided into three groups, ie.an oxygen inhalation group, a single-soldier oxygen increasing respirator (SOIR) group and a BiPAP group.The oxygen inhalation group was treated with oxygen inhalation via nasal catheter at 2 L/min.SOIR was used to assist breath in the SOIR group.The BiPAP group were treated with bi-level positive airway pressure ventilation, with IPAP of 10 cm H20 and EPAP of 4 cm H2O.PaO2、PaCO2、SpO2 and heart rate were measured before and 30 minutes after the treatment.Results There were continuous increase of PaO2 from (53.30±4.88) mm Hg to (58.58±5.05) mm Hg and (54.43±3.01) mm Hg to (91.36±10.99) mm Hg after BiPAP ventilation and oxygen inhalation, respectively (both P < 0.01).However, the PaO2、of the SOIR group was decreased from (56.00±5.75) mm Hg to (50.82±5.40) mm Hg (P < 0.05).In the other hand, the PaCO2、 was increased from (30.41±1.51) mm Hg to (32.5±2.98) mm Hg in the oxygen inhalation group (P< 0.05), declined from (28.74±2.91) mm Hg to (25.82±4.35) mm Hg in the BiPAP group (P < 0.05), and didn't change significantly from (28.65±2.78)mm Hg to (29.75±3.89) nun Hg in the SOIR group (P > 0.05).Conclusions Both BiPAP ventilation and oxygen inhalation can alleviate plateau hypoxia by improving PaO2 at 3992 meter altitude while SOIR has no significant effect.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Jianpi Bushen Zhixie Recipe combined with conventional western medicine therapy in the treatment of diabetic diarrhea patients with spleen and kidney yang-deficiency syndrome.Methods:According to the random number table method, 62 patients with diabetic diarrhea with spleen and kidney yang-deficiency syndrome from June 2019 to June 2021 in Shunyi Hospital of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, who met the inclusion criteria, were divided into two groups, with 31 in each group. The control group was treated with standardized hypoglycemic and mecobalamin treatment, while the treatment group was treated with Jianpi Bushen Zhixie Recipe on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated for 2 weeks and followed up for 2 weeks. Before and after treatment, TCM syndrome scores and Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS) scores were performed before and after treatment. The Health Related Quality of Life Scale (SF-36) was used to evaluate the quality of life of patients. The number of bowel movements and adverse reactions during treatment were recorded before and after treatment, and followed up for 2 weeks to observe the disease recurrence rate.Results:The total effective rate was 93.55% (29/31) in the treatment group and 74.19% (23/31) in the control group, with a statistically significant difference between both groups ( χ2=5.44, P=0.020). After treatment, the number of bowel movements in the treatment group [(1.02±0.23) times/d vs. (2.35±0.45) times/d, t=14.65] was significantly lower than that of the control group ( P<0.01); the BSFS scores (1.93±0.43 vs. 3.23±0.43, t=11.87) and TCM syndrome score (0.93±0.25 vs. 1.95±0.36, t=12.96) in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01); the SF-36 score (92.32±2.99 vs. 86.23±3.12, t=7.85) in the treatment group was significantly higher than that of the control group ( P<0.01). No gastrointestinal adverse events were found in both groups during treatment. During the follow-up period, there were 4 cases (4/23) of recurrence in the control group after treatment, and no recurrence in the treatment group. There was a statistically significant difference in the recurrence rate between the two groups ( χ2=4.28, P=0.039). Conclusion:The Jianpi Bushen Zhixie Recipe combined with conventional western medicine can improve symptoms and quality of life of patients with diabetic diarrhea with spleen and kidney yang-deficiency syndrome, reduce adverse reactions and recurrence rate.

Objective This study will compare crystalloid to colloid for goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) in cesarean section under combined spinal epidural anesthesia,and to discuss which type of fluid is more effective to prevent perioperative hypotention.Methods We randomly assigned 60 patients (ASA Ⅰ-Ⅱ) scheduled undergoing cesarean section into two groups:colloid group and crystalloid group.The colloid group received balanced 6％ HES (130/0.4,Volulyte) and Lactated Ringer's solution (LR),while the crystalloid group just received LR as haemodynamic optimization fluid.The primary outcomes included the incidence of maternal hypotension,and vasopressor doses prior to delivery.The secondary outcomes included umbilical blood gas abnormalities,neonatal Apgar grade and adverse events.Results The impact fluid volume,total liquid volume and urine volume in the crystalloid group were more than those in the colloid group (P ＜ 0.05).No statistical difference was seen in the number of patients who showed hypotension,vomiting and nausea between two groups.And there was no significant difference in the incidence of neonatal adverse effects between two groups.Conclusions No evidence showed that colloid had more advantages in GDFT for patients received cesarean section under combined spinal epidural anesthesia,except that the volume of colloid input was less than crystalloid.

Regional cerebral oxygenation(rSO2) is widely used in the monitoring of cerebral blood flow,which is not affected by temperature and pulsatile blood flow.rSO2monitoring gives us a new way to monitor the oxygenation status of brain regions.But,currently,rSO2research in the neonates is rare.This pa-per summarized the different pathological conditions influence on early neonatal rSO2,clarified the important clinical significance of monitoring of neonatal rSO2and the future application was prospected.

Objective To analyze the stress distributions under static loading and impact simulation in the process of tibial plateau fracture using finite element analysis,providing evidence for individualized diagnosis and treatment of tibial plateau fracture.Methods A healthy male volunteer was recruited.A 3D finite element model of a whole knee joint with ligaments,menisci and articular surfaces was generated using CT,MRI and 3D finite element software.The knee joint model was given the nature and parameters after reconstruction.According to the features of tibial plateau fracture,different operating conditions were designed.The stress distributions under static loading and impact simulation in the process of tibial plateau fracture were characterized by finite element analysis.Results Under static loads on the lateral condyle of the tibia,the stress was mainly concentrated on the front edge of the tibial plateau,especially the lateral stress.The stress on the medial condyle of the tibia was significantly increased,and the medial stress extended downwards to the tibial shaft.When the vertical stress moved towards outside,it extended from both sides of the internal and external condyles downwards to the tibia,and the value of lateral platform stress was slightly larger than that on the inside.In collisions,the stresses distributed on the neutral position were the same with the static loads.The stress on the medial condyle of the tibia was significantly increased,extending downwards the tibial shaft when it fell to the inside slope.When it fell to the outside slope,the stress on the tibial plateau was mainly distributed on most of the front edges of lateral and medial platforms,and the stress distributed on the fibula increased obviously.Conclusions The medial tibial plateau plays a major role in bearing stress loads.The stress is more concentrated on the lateral platform but distributed on a larger area of the medial platform,extending downwards the metaphysis.Therefore,small split fractures are likely to occur on the outer edge of the platform while fractures of a large fragment are likely to occur on the medial platform,even involving the metaphysis.

Background/Aims: Epstein-Barr virus-associated gastric cancers (EBVaGCs) have unique molecular and clinicopathological characteristics. The cyclic GMP-AMP synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway is recently recognized as the critical innate immunity against pathogens and tumors. STING is also a master regulator in the cancer-immunity cycle and targeting STING could synergize with existing immune-checkpoint therapies. However, the role of STING in GC, especially in EBVaGC, and its correlation with programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) remain largely unclear. Methods: We collected 78 cases of EBVaGCs and 210 cases of EBV-negative GC (EBVnGC) from a total of 1,443 cases of GC analyzed by EBV-encoded small RNA in situ hybridization. We investigated STING and PD-L1 expression and their concomitant prognostic value in EBVaGCs and EBVnGCs using tissue microarray and immunohistochemistry. The effects of STING and PD-L1 expression on the overall survival of patients with EBVaGC or EBVnGC were assessed by univariate and multivariate analysis. Results: We found that both STING and PD-L1 exhibited significantly higher expression in the EBVaGCs than that in the EBVnGCs. The expression of STING was positively correlated with that of PD-L1 in EBVaGCs. Simultaneous negative expression of STING and PD-L1, and positive expression of STING were independent prognostic risk factors for EBVaGC and EBVnGC, respectively. Conclusions This is the first prognostic retrospective study of STING and PD-L1 expression and the prognosis among EBVaGC and EBVnGC. The expression and prognostic value of STING and PD-L1 are different in the two types of GCs. STING and PD-L1 are promising prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for EBVaGC and EBVnGC.