Objective To investigate serum leptin levels in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients with chronic renal failure and the relationship between serum leptin levels and nutriture.Methods After hemodialysis,the brachial triceps skin fold was determined in MHD patients,then counted the body mass index(BMI) Serum leptin levels of 55 MHD patients and 40 normal controls were measured by radioimmunossay (RIA) .Simultaneously, other biochemical parameters;BUN, creatinine, serum albumin, triglyceride, cholesterol ,HLD,LDL etc also were mensured.Results ⑴Serum leptin levels in MHD patients were significantly higher than that in normal controls(P

ObjectiveTo investigate the role of caspase 3 in HMME-induced apoptosis in hypertrophic scar fibroblasts (HSFs).MethodsFibroblasts were obtained from 10 patients with untreated hypertrophic scar,and subjected to a primary culture.After 4 to 6 passages of culture,the HSFs were divided into 3 groups to remain untreated(control group),be treated with HMME followed by photodynamic therapy (HMME-PDT group),or the combination of HMME and Z-DEVD-FMK followed by photodynamic therapy (caspase 3 inhibitor group).At 12 hours after the therapy,HSFs were collected and immunofluorescence microscopy was used to observe the fluorescence intensity of caspase 3 after staining with fluorescein isocyanate (FITC) and popodium iodide (PI),flow cytometry was performed to determine the percentage of caspase 3-positive HSFs and apoptosis rate in HSFs after single staining with FITC and PI respectively.Results The fluorescence intensity of caspase 3 was weak in the control group and caspase 3 inhibitor group,but was strong in the HMME-PDT group.An increased percentage of caspase 3-positive HSFs was noted in the HMMEPDT group compared with the control group and caspase 3 inhibitor group(30.86％ ± 1.21％ vs.3.12％ ±0.28％ and 2.46％ ± 0.18％,t =19.92,21.76,both P ＜ 0.05).The apoptosis rate in HSFs was significantly higher in the HMME-PDT group and caspase 3 inhibitor group than in the control group(30.54％ ± 3.78％ and 10.46％ ± 2.15％ vs.2.45％ ± 0.22％,t =35.90,27.97,both P＜ 0.05),and higher in the HMME-PDT group than in the caspase 3 inhibitor group.ConclusionsThe apoptosis in HSFs induced by HMME-PDT is closely related to the activation of caspase 3,while caspase 3 seems to be dispensable for the apoptosis.

Objective To investigate the effect of laparoscope combined with ureteroscope for the treatment of hepatolithus. Methods 98 patients were randomly divided into two groups:the study group(laparoscope combined with ureteroscope group) and the control group (the open surgery group). The mean blood loss, the recovery of the stomach and intestines function, hospital stay and the rate of complications were observed. Results Compared with the open surgery group,the mean blood loss,the recovery of the stomach and intestines function,and hospital stay in the study group had statistically significant difference (all P＜0. 05). Compared with the open surgery group, the time of surgery and the patients carryingT tubes in the study group had statistically significant difference (all P＜0. 05). Compared with the open surgery group, the rate of gallstone removal、the rate of gallstone residual and the rate of injures in the study group had no statistically significant difference(all P＞0. 05). Conclusion Laparoscope combined with ureteroscope in patients with hepatolithus had the advantage of less trauma, faster postoperative recovery and fewer complications. It was safe and effective,so it was worth to recommend its clinical use.

Objective To explore the changes and clinical significance of prothrombin time(PT),activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT),thrombin time(TT),fibrinogen time(FGB)and platelet(PLT)on Kawasaki disease(KD)in children with acute and convalescent 10 d,which aimed at early diagnosis,prediction and prognosis of coronary artery lesions.Methods Thirty-eight cases who were diagnosed KD were selected as KD group,30 cases age-matched acute respiratory infections in children with fever as fever group,moreover,30 cases of a class of elective surgery preoperative children admitted to surgical departments were put as control group.The plasma PT,APTT,TT,FGB,PLT of all cases and plasma APTT,FGB,PLT in recovery 10 d in children with KD disease were detected,and then the results were compared between the 3 groups;and the results of APTT,FGB,PLT in KD children with acute and convalescent 10 d to coronary artery dilatation groups or not were compared.Results 1.APTT prolonged and FGB,PLT increased in KD children with acute stage,which had a significant difference compared with other groups(Pa0.05).2.When comparing the results of APTT,FGB,PLT in KD children with acute and convalescent 10 d,the difference was significant(Pa

Objective To explore the differential diagnostic significance of clone analysis for multicentric occurrence (MO) and intrahepatic metastasis (IM) in hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs).Methods Loss of heterozygosity (LOH) and microsatellite instability (MSI) were analyzed by microsatellite polymorphism test and the integration sites of HBV were assessed by Southern blot in each nodule of the HCCs. The clonalities were then compared between each nodule of the same patient and the diagnosis of MO or IM was concluded. Finally, the results based on clonality analysis were compared with those according to clinicopathological and imaging data. Results According to the results of LOH and MSI in 79 nodules and nontumorous tissue from 35 cases of mutiple HCCs, 5 (14.3%)and 29 cases (82.9 %) were divided into MO and IM, respectively. Both MO and IM presented simultaneously in 1 patient (2.9%). The integration sites of HBV could be analyzed in 77 nodules from 34 multiple HCCs. Among them, 6 (17. 6%) and 27 cases (79.4%) were divided into MO and IM, respectively. Both MO and IM presented simultaneously in 1 patient (2.9%). The classification results of microsatellite polymorphism test and HBV integration sites analysis demonstrated a significant positive correlation (rs = 0.909, P＜0.001). Nevertheless, neither the classification of microsatellite polymorphism test nor that of HBV integrate sites analysis was correlated with the discrimination according to clinicopathologic and imaging data (rs=0. 133, P=0. 468, rs =0. 262, P=0. 155, respectively). Recurrence in patients in the MO group occurred significantly later than that in IM cases who were diagnosed by clonality analyses (P=0. 001). Conclusion The clonality analysis based on the results of LOH and MSI or assessments of HBV integrate sites is useful for the differential diagnosis of MO and IM and their treatment and prognosis.

Aim To observe whether DHEA has enhancing effect on DbcAMP -induced differentiation of NG108-15 cells, including neurite outgrowth, and study its possible mechanisms. Methods NG108-15 cells (a h ybrid cell line of mouse neuroblastoma and rat glioma) were used as a substitute for primary culture neuron in vitro. The morphology of NG108-15 cells was o bserved and neurite outgrowth was determined in an inversed microscope after treatme nt with various drugs. Gelatin-substrate gel electrophoresis was used to detect gelatinases (MMP-9 and MMP-2). Results ① DHEA and DbcAMP inhibited NG108-15 proliferation.②DHEA had enhancing effect on the promoting activity of neuronal differentiation and neurite outgrowth by DbcAMP. DbcAMP could increase neurite elongation of NG108-15 cells. Compared with this, the combined treatment with DHEA and DbcAMP significantly enhanced the neurite outgrowth of NG108-15 cells, including neurite length and numbers of cells with neurite, in a DHEA dose-dependent manner. ③ MMPs were involved in neuronal differentiation. DbcAMP induced the increase in MMP-9 and MMP-2 activities and such elevation was enhanced by DHEA in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion DHEA enhances the effect of DbcAMP in promoting the neurite outgrowth of NG108-15 cells, which might be related to the increase in MMP-9 and MMP-2 activities.

Objective To analyze mRNA and protein expressions of plasminogen activator and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 using microdissection and quantitative real-time PCR,and to analyse their associations with microvascular diseases in IgA nephropathy.Methods Twenty-four IgA nephropathy patients treated in Kidney Center and Kidney Laboratory of PLA from 2000 to 2004 were admitted into the study;20 renal glomeruli or 200 renal tubules and peritubular interstitial per patient were captured by Laser Microdissection System from IgA nephropathy renal biopsy slides(8 ?m),and mRNA was extracted.PA mRNA and PAI-1 mRNA levels in glomerulus and tubulointerstitial area were measured by Taqman quantitative real-time PCR.Capillaries densities in glomerulus and tubulointerstitial area were measured using immunohistological staining method and computer image analysis system.Results With the aggravation of lesions,the glomeruli and peritubular capillaries densities of IgA nephropathy decreased.The glomerular and peritubular capillaries densities were negatively associated with the level of serum creatinine(R2=0.6946 and R2=0.6271,P

The teaching reform on functional experiment is an attractive problem of the medical teaching development at present. Our school has opened the course of functional experiment according to integrating and recombining with physiology, pathologic physiology and pharmacology, which brought into playing a positive role in enhancing the medical students' capability of practice, the comprehensive application of knowledge and the consciousness of innovation. However, some problems still exist and further practice is needed for more improvement.

Background Cyclosporine A (CsA) is an effective drug to prevent rejection response after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP).Appropriate dosage forms and right administrating route is very important for improving the bioavailability of CsA.Objective This study was to investigate the preventing effect of CsA microspheres via subconjunctive and anterior chamber injection and CsA eye drops on immune rejection after PKP.Methods Sixty eyes of 60 clean adult New Zealand white rabbits served as receipts,and 60 eyes of 30 clean adult pigmented rabbits were used as the donors.The receipts were randomized into the blank control group (only PKP group),subconjunctival CsA injection group,subconjunctival vector injection group,anterior chamber CsA injection group,anterior chamber vector injection group,and 1％ CsA eye drops group.PKP was performed on the all rabbits,and then the CsA microsphere (0.1 ml,12 g/L) or blank microsphere (0.1 ml) were respectively administered in the corresponding groups.The corneal grafts were examined by slit lamp microscope regularly,and rejection index (RI)was calculated based on the corneal opacity,edema and neovascularization.The intraocular pressure (IOP) of operative eyes was measured by Tono-pen tonometer before operation,3 days,1 week,2 weeks,3 weeks,1 month,2 months and 3 months after operation,respectively.Histopathological examination on corneal grafts was performed 1month and 3 months after operation.Results The IOP of all the rabbits lowed after operation,but there was no statistical difference in different time points and various groups (Ftime =29.210,P =0.000; Fgroup =0.254,P =0.938).The grafts of the blank control group,subconjunctival vector injection group and the anterior chamber vector injection group showed varied degrees of corneal opacity and neovascularization 2-3 weeks after operation,and the degree of graft opacity was aggravated obviously in the fourth week,with the RI 8.60±1.52,8.60±0.55 and 8.80±0.84 individually.Neovascularization of the grafts in the subconjunctival CsA injection group,anterior chamber CsA injection group,and 1％ CsA eye drops group was found 3 weeks after operation,and the RI were 4.40±0.89,3.20±0.84 and 3.00±0.71,showing a significantly lower than that of the control groups (P＜0.05).Mild inflammatory response of the grafts was seen in the anterior chamber CsA injection group,but it was lightened over time.The histopathological examination revealed obvious thickening of corneal grafts,neovascularization and infiltration of lots of inflammatory cells in the blank control group,subconjunctival vector injection group and the anterior chamber vector injection group.However,only slight new blood vessels and inflammatory response were seen on the subconjunctival CsA injection group,anterior chamber CsA injection group,and 1％ CsA eye drops group.Conclusions Administration of CsA in different methods can prevent the immune rejection after PKP in rabbit eyes,the effect of giving drugs via anterior chamber injection is better than that via subconjunctive pathyway.

OBJECTIVETo compare the clinical effect and complications of subfascial breast augmentation and submammary breast augmentation.

METHODFrom Sept. 2009 to May 2012 , 25 patients with subfascial breast augmentation and 31 patients with submammary breast augmentation were observed. The postoperative results including visible implant edge or ripple, upper pole of the implant and long-term implant ptosis were compared respectively. The complications including hematoma, infection and capsular contraction were also recorded.

RESULTS56 cases were followed up for 2 months to 26 months. The incidence rate of visible implant edge or ripple was 4.0% (1/25 ) in the subfascial group and 29.0% (9/31) in the submammary group, showing a significant difference between them ( PC 0.05). The incidence rate of convex upper pole of the implant was 8.0% (2/25) in the subfascial group and 35.5% (11/31) in the submammary group, showing a significant difference between them ( P < 0.05). Long-term implant ptosis was not found in the two groups. The incidence rate of hematoma was 4.0% (1/25) in the subfascial group and 6.5% (2/31) in the submammary group, infection was not found. The incidence rate of capsular contraction was 8.0% (2/25) in the subfascial group and 12.9% (4/31) in the submammary group, showing no statistical difference between them ( P > 0.05 ).

CONCLUSIONSSubfascial breast augmentation has more clinical advantages compared with submammary breast augmentation, but no evident difference was found in the common complication rate, such as capsular contraction.

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