Objective To study the impact of different low concentrations of cerium oxide for hepatocellular carcinoma cell prolifera-tion.Methods Three different types of hepatoma cells (Huh7, HepG2,7721) were cultured,and added different concentrations of cerium oxide (0.005,0.01,0.05,0.1,1 μg/mL),of which the cell proliferation was detected by CCK8.The apoptosis-related genes was detected by qRT-PCR technology.The cell cycle was analyzed by flow cytometry.And the effect of low concentration cerium oxide on hepatocellular carci-noma cells tumorigenicity was confirmed by the nude mice experiments.Results CCK8 experiment showed that low concentrations of cerium oxide could promote proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma cell, especially in concentration of 0.01μg/mL.The qRT-PCR showed that low concentration of cerium oxide could inhibit the apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma cell.The flow cytometry analysis had not found any effect of cerium oxide on cell cycle.The tumorigenicity experiments confirmed that low concentrations of cerium oxide could enhance the tumorigenic ability of hepatocellular carcinoma cell.Conclusion Low concentration of cerium oxide can significantly improve the proliferation of liver cancer cells.

Objective To evaluate the role of delta and kappa opioid receptors in sufentanil preconditioning (SPC)-induced attenuation of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats.Methods Forty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 2-3 months,weighing 250-330 g,were randomly divided into 5 groups (n =8 each) using a random number table:sham operation group (group S),group I/R,group SPC,δ receptor antagonist naltrindole + SPC group (NTD + SPC group),and κ receptor antagonist nor-binaltorphimine (nor-BNI) + SPC group (BNI + SPC group).Myocardial I/R was induced by 30 min occlusion of left anterior descending branch of coronary artery followed by 120 min reperfusion.In group SPC,5 min infusion of sufentanil 3μg/kg was repeated 3 times at 5 min interval before myocardial ischemia.In NTD + SPC group,naltrindole 5 mg/kg was intravenously injected,at 10 before SPC.In BNI + SPC group,nor-BNI 5 mg/kg was injected intravenously at 15 min before SPC.Arterial blood samples were collected at 120 min of reperfusion for measurement of the serum cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and creatine kinase isoenzyme-MB (CK-MB) concentrations.The rats were then sacrificed and hearts removed for determination of myocardial infarct size (IS) and area at risk (AAR).IS/AAR ratio was calculated.Results Compared with S group,the serum cTnI and CK-MB concentrations were significantly increased in I/R,NTD + SPC and BNI + SPC groups,and the serum CK-MB concentrations were increased in SPC group,and IS/AAR ratio was increased in I/R group (P ＜ 0.05 or 0.01).The serum cTnI and CK-MB concentrations were significantly lower in SPC,NTD + SPC and BNI + SPC groups and IS/AAR ratio was lower in SPC and BNI + SPC groups than in I/R group,and higher in NTD + SPC and BNI + SPC groups than in SPC group (P ＜ 0.05 or 0.01).Conclusion Both κ and δ opioid receptors mediate SPC-induced attenuation of myocardial I/R injury in rats.

Objective To study the effect of itraconazole/IFN-gamma on IFN-? and IL-10 in nude mice and mice and clinical significance. Methods Systemic infection of animals that induced by abdominal injection of Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans, Expression of IFN-? and IL-10 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results After treated with Itraconazole and IFN-gamma, the levels of IFN-gamma were increased and ones of IL-10 were decreased significantly. Conclusions Itraconazole and IFN-gamma may play key roles in the immune function of those animals.

BACKGROUND:In palatorrhaphy, iodoform gauzes are often used to fill the bilateral relaxation incisions and cover the wound. However, there are a series of postoperative complications, such as fever, loss of appetite, foreign body sensation, secondary bleeding. In order to avoid or reduce the complications after palatorrhaphy, the use of gelatin sponge to fill bilateral relaxation incisions has achieved good clinical results.OBJECTIVE:To compare the clinical effects of different treatments on wound healing after palatorrhaphy.METHODS:110 child patients with cleft palate were selected and assigned into two groups according to admission time. Fifty-four patients who admitted from January 2013 to December 2015 (experimental group) were obturated with gelatin sponge, while the other 56 patients who admitted from January 2008 to December 2012 (control group) were obturated with idoform gauze. The postoperative results of patients were assessed in various aspects, including psychological impact, diet, body temperature, bleeding, and wound healing. The incision scar width was measured at 4 weeks postoperatively.@RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Patients in the experimental group experienced shorter recovery time than those in the control group (P < 0.05). (2) Patients in the experimental group had substantialy lower incidence of fever postoperatively, and shorter duration of fever than those in the control group (P < 0.05). (3) In comparison to the control group, the experimental group showed less postoperative complications such as bleeding and vomiting (P < 0.05). (4) The incision scar width in the experimental group was significantly narrower than that in the control group (P < 0.05) after 4 weeks. These experimental findings demonstrate the superior effect of gelatin sponge over iodoform gauze and its value in clinical application with better healing, less bleeding, shorter recovery time and no impact on eating.

Referring to the rules for agricultural seed testing (GB /T 3543-1995) issued by China, the test of sampling, seed purity, weight per 1 000 seeds, seed moisture, seed viability and germination rate had been studied for screening seed quality test methods of Pesudostellaria heterophylla. The seed quality from different collection areas was measured. The results showed that at least 6.5 g seeds should be sampled and passed through 10-mesh sieve for purity analysis. The weight of 1 000 seeds was determined by using the 500-seed method. The phenotypic observation and size measurement were used for authenticity testing. The seed moisture was determined under the higher temperature (130 ± 2) degrees C for 5 hours. The seeds were dipped into 0.2% TTC sustaining 1 hour at 40 degrees C, then the viability could be determined. The break dormancy seeds were cultured on sand at 10 degrees C. K cluster analysis was applied for the data analysis, the seed quality from different collection areas grading of P. Heterophylla was described as three grades. The seed quality of each grade should reach following requirements: for first grade seeds, germination rate ≥ 86%, 1 000-grain weight ≥ 2.59 g, purity ≥ 87%, moisture ≤ 13.1%; for second grade seeds, germination rate ≥ 70%, 1 000-grain weight ≥ 2.40 g, purity ≥ 77%, moisture ≤ 14.3%; for third grade seeds, germination rate ≥ 41%, 1 000-grain weight ≥ 2.29 g, purity ≥ 76%, moisture ≤ 15.8%. The seed testing methods for quality items of P. heterophylla had been initially established, as well as the primary P. heterophylla seed quality classification standard.
Caryophyllaceae ; chemistry ; growth & development ; Germination ; Quality Control ; Seeds ; chemistry ; growth & development ; Water ; analysis

BACKGROUND:The autologous oxygen-delivering biomimetic nanoscaffold is composited with chondrocytes in simulated microgravity to construct the active tissue-engineered bone, which not only has excel ent osteogenic potential characteristics, but also has autologous releasing oxygen, and additional y can effectively prevent early transplant failure caused by sufficient revascularization and hypoxia. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of autologous oxygen-delivering biomimetic nanoscaffold composited with chondrocytes on repairing different types of temporomandibular joint condylar fractures. METHODS:Total y 30 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into control group, experimental groups 1 and 2 (n=10 per group). The autologous oxygen-delivering nano-hydroxyapatite/chitosan scaffold composited with chondrocytes were transplanted into rats with temporomandibular joint condylar longitudinal fracture in the experimental group 1 and those with temporomandibular joint condylar transverse fracture in the experimental group 2, respectively. At 1, 3 and 6 weeks after transplantation, the number of proliferating cel nuclear antigen-positive cel s was detected by immunofluorescence assay;the chondrocyte apoptosis was detected using TUNEL method, and expressions of col agen type II, Sox9 and vascular endothelial growth factor were observed by RT-PCR technology. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The number of proliferating cel nuclear antigen-positive cel s in the experimental groups 1 and 2 were significantly higher than that in the control group at different time points after transplantation (P<0.05). At 3 and 6 weeks after transplantation, the number of apoptotic chondrocytes in the experimental groups 1 and 2 was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05);significantly higher and highest expressions of col agen type II, Sox9 and vascular endothelial growth factor were found in the experimental groups 2 and 1 compared with the control group, respectively (P<0.05). Additional y, compared with the experimental group 2, the number of proliferating cel nuclear antigen-positive cel s was significantly lower in the experimental group 1 at 3 and 6 weeks after transplantation (P<0.05);the number of apoptotic chondrocytes was significantly lower in the experimental group 1 at 3 weeks after transplantation (P<0.05). These results indicate that autologous oxygen-delivering biomimetic nanoscaffold composited with chondrocytes to repair different types of temporomandibular joint condylar fractures presents some different outcomes.

Intervertebral disc degeneration is considered as a primary cause of clinical low back pain, however the molecular mechanism is not clear yet. Recently, researches on the molecular basis of intervertebral disc degeneration have become a hotspot. The special structure and biomechanics properties of the disc contribute to its propensity toward degeneration. Intervertebral disc degeneration is associated with the changes of the cytological behavior,including the increase in cell death and the degradation of extracellular matrix. However, the mechanism of cell death including cell apoptosis and autophagy in intervertebral disc degeneration remains unclear. Further study on the molecular mechanism of intervertebral disc degeneration is the foundation of improving and treating the intervertebral disc degeneration in the future. Although some progresses are made in the aspect of biological study, the biological environment of intervertebral disc itself is still a challenge for the development of biological treatment. This article is to review the latest advance on the biological characteristics of normal intervertebral disc and the cell death in the process of the intervertebral disc degeneration.
Animals ; Apoptosis ; Cell Death ; Extracellular Matrix ; metabolism ; Humans ; Intervertebral Disc ; cytology ; metabolism ; Intervertebral Disc Degeneration ; metabolism ; physiopathology

As one of the most important non-nutritional factors associated with children's growth and development, feeding problems in children are getting more and more attention from medical professionals and guardians. The evaluation of feeding problems has developed from the single-factor and descriptive research in the past to the multi-factor and analytical research at present, and thus a good quantitative analysis system is increasingly important for researchers. However, the development of localized quantitative analysis tools remains a weak link in this field. Therefore, it is a research hotspot to develop child feeding assessment scales and questionnaires with high reliability, validity, and operability in combination with China's cultural background and eating habits and provide effective assessment tools for feeding problems in Chinese children. Through classification based on research mode and screening, this article reviews the research findings in the field of child feeding, so as to provide a basis for future research.
Child ; Feeding Behavior ; Humans ; Parent-Child Relations ; Reproducibility of Results ; Surveys and Questionnaires

Objective To investigate the expression levels of telomeric protein TPP1 and POT1mRNA in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and the relations between these gene expression levels and disease activity are explored. Methods TPP1 and POT1 genes were measured using real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in PBMCs. The expression levels of TPP1 and POT1 genes in PBMCs were compared between 48 SLE patients and 30 healthy indivi-duals. Results The expression levels of TPP1 and POT1 in the PBMCs of SLE patients significantly decreased compared to healthy individuals (P<0.01). The expression levels of TPP1 and POT1 were much lower in SLE patients with lupus nephritis than those in patients without lupus nephritis (P<0.01), and in LN patients, the levels of TPP1 and POT1 were negatively correlated with proteinuria. The expression levels of POT1 in active SLE patients was lower than that in inactive SLE patients (P<0.05). The expression levels of POT1 was negatively correlated with serum IgG and SLEDAI scores, but positively correlated with complement C3, but no correlation between ESR, CRP, C4,ANA and the expression levels of TPP1, POT1, SLEDAI scores. Conclusion TPP1 and POT1 genes play a key role in the etiology of SLE, and they are involved in the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis. POT1 is helpful in evaluating SLE disease activity and severity.

BACKGROUND: Nicotine, which is a known central nervous system stimulant, appears to be the neuroprotective factor of Parkinson disease(PD). It has been reported that PD patients' symptoms such as trembling,rigor, hypokinesia are ameliorated during smoking, but its mechanism still keeps unclear.OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of nicotine on gene expression levels of dopamine D1 and D2 receptors (D1R,D2R)in striatum of rats and analyze the possible mechanism of behavioral changes of rats induced by nicotine.DESIGN:Randomized and controlled experiment.SETTING:Institute of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University.MATERIALS :Twenty-four SD rats aged at 10 weeks were chosen,weighing 180-200 g. Nicotine (Sigma),revert AidTM M-Mulv reverse transcriptase (MBI Fermentas,USA), polymerase chain reaction (RCR,Beckman),densitometric scanning imaging system (Stratagene Eagle Eye Ⅱ ,USA).METHODS :This experiment was carried out in the Laboratory of Institute of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital,Central South University from July 2001 to July 2002. These rats were divided into two groups: control group (n=12)and nicotine group(n=12). The level of D1 and D2 receptors on striatum of rats was estimated at the timepoint of thirty-minute after chronic nicotine administration (4 mg/kg per day s.c.), and the behavioral activities were also recorded at the same timepoint for thirty minutes. The functional behavioral activities recorded included: rearing up repeatedly, moving about, provoking, climbing, grooming, yawning, rotating, smelling and vomiting. At the fourteenth day, all rats were killed after thirty minutes of nicotine injection,the brains were dissected out and the region of striatum was separated immediately. Total RNA was extracted from striatum by RNeasy Total RNA Kit. PCR amplification was performed at special condition. For semi-quantitative analysis, 10 μ L of PCR products for each was examined by electrophoresis on 12 g/L agarose gel containing 0.5 mg/L ethidium bromide,and absorbance (A value) was quantitated by using densitometric scanning imaging system, thuse D1R,D2R mRNA expression were determined. Differences between means were analyzed with two-tailed student's t test.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURFS: Changes of locomotor activities and the gene mRNA expression levels of D1 R and D2R in the regions of striatum in rats.RESULTS: Totally 24 SD rats were involved in the final results.① Locomotor activities of rats become more active after 3-day nicotine administration and reach the top during 7-14 days.②The A value of total RNA ratio of A260/A280 ＞1.8, and the total RNA had no degradation with 12 g/L agarose gels electrophoresis. ③As expected, PCR amplification product lengths of D1R, D2R,βA were 350 bp, 399 bp, 218 bp respectively. A significant increase of 23% of D1R mRNA expression in the region of striatum detected in the nicotine group compared with that of control group (98.63±1.13 and 65.29±1.45 seperately,P ＜ 0.01), no difference was detected on the level of D2R mRNA expression in the same regions above (76.73±1.45 and 78.21±1.69 respectively ,P ＞ 0.05 ).CONCLUSION: Nicotine may induce changes of locomotor activities of rats by up-regulating D1R mRNA expression in striatum.