Objectives To explore the effects of the blood supply extent on the temperature of target site of tumor and volume of coagulation necrosis (V),and to provide experimental evidence for further precise control of dosage of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and improve the efficiency of HIFU in the treatment.Methods Twenty-four rabbit liver VX2 tumor models were established and were divided into four groups:10 d group,15 d group,20 d group,no blood supply group (rabbits were put to death in the 10 d after the models were established).The same irradiation parameters of HIFU were used to irradiate the hepatic tumor tissue of every group,the real-time temperature of target site of tumor were measured,the software from temperature controller was used to plot the time-temperature curve (TTC),V was measured after HIFU.Residual tumor tissue was resected for pathological observation and microvascular density (MVD) determination.Results (1) Histopathological analysis showed that the extent of a tumor's blood supply followed the order 10 d group ＞ 15 d group ＞ 20 d group (P ＜ 0.01).(2)Tmax,T1,k1:betweengroups had no statistical difference among 10 d group,15 d group,20 d group (P ＞0.05),T T1,and k1 between three groups with no blood supply group had statistical difference (P ＜ 0.05).(3) k2:10 d group ＞ 15d group ＞ 20d group ＞ no blood supply group;T2:10d group ＜ 15d group ＜ 20d group ＜ no blood supply group;(4)V:10 d group ＜ 15 d group ＜ 20 d group ＜ no blood supply group.Conclusions The extent of a tumor's blood supply had a significant effect on the temperature-decrease phase but not on the temperature-increase phase during HIFU treatment.The more abundant blood supply of the tumor was,the faster heat abstraction after HIFU was;and the easier the tissue return to normal temperature,the smaller the volume of coagulation necrosis tissue were.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic airway diseases,which leads to heavy social and economic burden to our country.We can use serum biomarkers to evaluate diagnosis,classification,treatment and prognosis of COPD.The change of biomarkers provides lots of valuable clinical information.A variety of biomarkers are associated with the severity of lung function,which can be used to judge disease severity.Some indicators are related to the diagnosis of acute exacerbation or hospitalization risk.Some serum markers would guide therapy and can be effectively applied to clinical work.Study of COPD serum biomarkers would provide more reference information for clinical physicians in diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of COPD.

Medication has become the first-line option for the management of lower urinary tract symptoms induced by benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) for its advantages in controlling the symptoms, inhibiting BPH progression, and reducing serious complications and surgical risks. Recent years have witnessed remarkable achievement in the studies of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5-Is) in the treatment of LUTS/BPH. PDE5-Is can effectively alleviate LUTS/BPH, with even better efficacy when combined with al-ARAs.
Humans ; Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms ; drug therapy ; etiology ; Male ; Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors ; therapeutic use ; Prostatic Hyperplasia ; complications

Background Researches showed that the content of nitric oxide (NO) and nitric oxide synthetase (NOS) increases in blood,aqueous humor and tear of cataract patient.But the function of NO and NOS in cataract formation is still elusive.Objective The aim of this study was to explore the prevention and treatment effect of NOS inhibitor,1-nitro-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME),on galactose cataract.Methods Sixty clean three-week-old Wistar rats were equally and randomly divided into 3 groups.0.9％ Normal saline solution (30 ml/kg) was subcutaneously injected every day for 30 days in the rats of the control group,and 50％ of D-galactose solution (30 ml/kg) was used in the rats of the model and L-NAME group at the same way.L-NAME eye drops was simultaneously administered in the L-NAME group 3 times per day for 30 days.The eyes of the rats were examined under the slit lamp in 10,20 and 30 days,and the degree of lens opacification was scored.Lenses of the rats were obtained at the end of this experiment for the detect of NO,NOS contents.Flow cytometry was used to assay the caspase-3 level of rat lens.Repeated measurement two factor analysis of variance was used to analyze the difference of lens opacification scores in different groups and different time points,and one-way ANOVA was used to analyze the differences of NO,NOS and caspase-3 contents in lens among the groups.Results Lens opacification appeared in 10 days after injection of 50％ D-galactose solution in the rats of the model group and L-NAME group.Lens opacification score was higher among the different groups and different time points (Ftime =435.251,P =0.000 ;Fgroup =395.120,P=0.000).NO content in the lens was (0.45±0.15) μmol/g,(2.67 ± 0.47) μmol/g and (1.68±0.34) μmol/g in the control group,model group and L-NAME group,showing a significant difference (F=58.872,P=0.000).The NOS contents in the lens was (0.0160±0.0020) U/ml,(0.0370±0.0040) U/ml and (0.0270±0.0010) U/ml in the control group,model group and L-NAME group,showing a significant difference (F =66.174,P=0.000).Caspase-3 contents in the lens was (339.4 ± 37.9),(697.7 ± 46.5) and (650.7 ± 53.1),Showing a significant difference among them (F =100.005,P =0.000).Conclusions The increase of NO,NOS and caspase3 levels are associated with lens opacification.Topical administration of L-NAME eye drops can down-regulate NOS content in lens,reduce the NO formation and inhibit the apoptosis of lens epithelial cells.

AIM: To study protective effects as myocardial ischemic preconditioning of sasanquasaponin (SQS) and its relationship with K ATP channel. METHODS: The study adopted the model of myocardial ischemic injury induced by subcutaneous injection of isoproterenol (ISO) in rats, administering specific K ATP channel blocker gliberclamide (GLI 5 mg?kg -1 ). Four groups were set as NS group, I/R group, SQS group ( 0.2 mg?kg -1 ), and GLI group (5 mg?kg -1 ). Prior to injection of ISO, all agents were intraveneously injected into rats for 3 days, one time per day. Subsequently, ISO was subcutaneuously injected into rats by the ways of many different sites, and some indices were measured including ECG, serum creatine kinase (CK) activity, free fatty acid (FFA), and adenosine contents in rats. RESULTS: Preconditioningly intravenous injection of SQS could effectively protect myocardium from ischemic injury induced by ISO. With GLI injected prior to SQS, the cardioprotective effects of SQS were significantly attenuated. CONCLUSION: SQS can protect myocardium from ischemic injury induced by ISO, and the protection may be mediated by K ATP channel.

AIM In this study, we observe the effects of SQS on contents of myocardial malondialdehyde(MDA)and activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD) and glutathione peroxidase(GSH Px) through adopting the model of myocardial ischemic injury induced by subcutaneous injection of isoprenaline(ISO 4 mg?kg -1 ?d -1 ?2 d) into rats. METHODS Four groups were divided, namely NS, I/R, SQS1 and SQS2 group. The contents of MDA and activities of SOD and GSH Px were examined after administering SQS for 3 days(1 time per day). RESULTS The results show the elevation of S T in ECG, increase of MDA contents and decrease of SOD and GSH Px activities in I/R group. SQS may antagonize the changes of MDA, SOD and GSH Px induced by ISO, revealing the relationship to dose dependence. CONCLUSION SQS is most likely to possess the capabilities of anti oxygen free radicals and anti lipoperoxidation to myocardial ischemic injury induced by ISO.

Object To study the protective effect and pharmacological ischemic preconditioning of sasanquasaponin (SQS) on intact rat heart and its relationship with NO Methods A model of rat myocardial ischemia induced by sc injection of isoproterenol (ISO) was prepared, and after the administration of selective NO synthesis inhibitor methylene blue (MET), the ECG, serum creatine kinase (CK) activity, free fatty acid (FFA) and adenosine contents were determined Results Preconditioning iv injection of SQS can effectively protect the myocardium from ischemia induced by ISO The cardio protective effect was significantly attenuated when the NO synthesis inhibitor MET were injected prior to SQS Conclusion SQS can effectively protect myocardium ischemia induced by ISO and the protection is most likely to be mediated by NO

Administration, Oral ; Adult ; Biomarkers ; analysis ; Budd-Chiari Syndrome ; chemically induced ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Cyproterone Acetate ; adverse effects ; therapeutic use ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Ethinyl Estradiol ; adverse effects ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Humans ; Liver ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; Menstruation Disturbances ; drug therapy ; Radiography

BACKGROUND: Recent researches demonstrate that transplantation of bone marrow stem cells in the area of myocardial infarction can directionally differentiate into myocardial cells having normal physiological function and can promote newborn vascularization so as to repair infarction myocardium and improve injured cardiac function.OBJECTIVE: To observe short-term clinical effect of autologous bone marrow stem cell transplantation (ABMSCT) in percutaneous coronary artery on the treatment of acute myocardial infarction.DESIGN: Self-control study.SETTING: Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital.PARTICIPANTS: A total of 27 patients with acute myocardial infarction, including 16 males and 11 females, were selected from Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital from June 2004 to December 2006. Their ages coronary artery was finished after onset emergently; in addition, blood flow of infraction related vessels recovered to grade TIMI3. All patients provided the confirmed consent.METHODS: Operative procedure: All patients were performed with emergently interventional therapy of coronary artery after onset of acute myocardial infarction. One week later, percutaneous cavity tube technique was used to establish infarction related arterial pathway, and guiding filament was used to send micro-perfusion tube into stents. And then,separated bone marrow stem cell suspension was poured through central cavity of micro-tube into the distal end of infarction vessels. Operative evaluation: Dynamic electrocardiogram was evaluated for 24 hours before and after transplantation; in addition, left ventricular ejection fraction and myocardial perfusion defect scores were detected before and at 6 and 12 months after transplantation; otherwise, recovery state and complication were observed in follow up at 6 and 12 months after operation.defect scores: At 6 and 12 months after operation, left ventricular ejection fraction was higher than that before transplantation, and there was significant difference before and after transplantation (P＜0.05). While, myocardial perfusion defect scores were lower than those before transplantation, and there was significant difference before and arrhythmia were not found out, cardiac arrhythmia was not increased, and cardiac arrhythmia combining with malignancy not have any complications and in-stent constriction after operation.

Objective To explore the correlation of lung function and IFN-γ and IL-4 levels in peripheral blood in pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Methods The IFN-γ and IL-4 levels in peripheral blood of 75 pulmonary tuberculosis patients(severe 25 cases,moderate 25 casea,and mild 25 cases) and 30 healthy volunteers were measured by ELISA. Meanwhile FEV1 ,FEV1% and MMEF% of lung function in 75 pulmonary tuberculosis patients were measured.Results The levels of IFN-γ[(0. 204 ±0. 018) μg/L] and IL-4[(0. 523 ±0. 035) μg/L] in peripheral blood were significantly different both between tuberculosis group and control group and among tuberculosis patients ( severe,moderate,and mild) (t =7. 685,6. 374 ,all P ＜0. 05) ;FEV1 ,FEV1% ,and MMEF% of severe and moderate tuberculosis patients were significantly lower than those of mild tuberculosis patients and normal reference value; In tuberculosis patients, FEV1% and MMEF% were negatively related with IL-4 level in peripheral blood( r = -0. 46, -0. 43, all P ＜ 0. 05 ), also significantly positively related with the IFN-γ level in peripheral blood ( r = 0. 47,0. 45, all P ＜0. 05). Conclusion Pulmonary tuberculosis morbility may be due to cellular levels of patients. The IFN-γ and IL-4 levels in peripheral blood could affect the lung function of pulmonary tuberculosis patients.