Objective To evaluate the possibility and efficiency of nanoparticles as a new vector in vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene transfection. Methods Nanoparticle-VEGF (Np/VEGF)complex was prepared with poly (D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) loading VEGF165 gene using the multiple emulsion (w/o/w) technique. The envelopment efficiency and size of the complex were determined. Rat myocardial cells were cultured in vitro, and the Np/VEGF was transfected into the cultured myocardial cells. Then RT-PCR and ELISA were used to evaluate whether the Np/VEGF increased the level of gene expression. Four New Zealand rabbits were used, the suspension of Np/VEGF was injected into myocardial tissue of rabbits after thoracotomy. 96h after the operation, the tissue sections of the implant sites were observed with transmission electron microscope (TEM) to determine the process of nanoparticles as vectors for gene transfer to cardiac myocytes. Results The envelopment efficiency and size of the Np/VEGF complex thus prepared were 1.87% and 25-300nm respectively. RT-PCR and ELISA showed that VEGF gene could be successfully transfected into myocardial cells by nanoparticle, and NP/VEGF significantly enhanced gene transfection efficiency, and it was more effective than plasmid. 96h after the operation, a great number of nanoparticles were observed in myocardial cytoplasm and nucleus with TEM, and many nanoparticles began to dissolve and degrade, suggesting that the DNA was released slowly from the nanoparticles localized in the cytoplasmic compartment, and was then transferred into the nucleus. Conclusions NP/VEGF can act as a vector to transfect VEGF gene in vitro and in vivo, it significantly enhanced gene transfection efficiency, and it was more effective than plasmid.

Objective To study the mechanism of NS1619 on airway remodeling in asthmatic mice. Methods A total of 24 healthy female BALB/c mice were randomly divided into 3 groups:the control group, the oval albumin (OVA) group (the asthma group) and the NS1619 group (the intervention group), 8 mice in each group. Asthma group was induced with OVA, chal-lenged by continuous inhalation with 5%OVA from day 19 to 23, then changed to 3 times per week from day 24 to 55. Interven-tion group was inhaled with NS1619 (30μmol/L) before OVA. Control group was given with normal saline. The thickness of air-way smooth muscle and the area of collagen deposition in lung tissue slices were observed by HE and Masson staining, measured by a computer assisted image analysis system. The concentration ofα-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in cells was detected by immunohistochemistry. The expression of platelet derived grouth factor-BB, PDGF-BB (PDGF-BB) in serum was measured by immunosorbent assay. Results Compared with the asthma group, the pathologic changes of lung tissue, the thickness of airway smooth muscle and collagen deposition in the group treated with NS1619 were signiifcantly decreased (P<0.05). Compared with the asthma group, the levels ofα-SMA in cells and PDGF-BB in serum in NS1619 treated group were signiifcantly decreased (P<0.05). Conclusions NS1619 partly inhibited airway remodeling in asthmatic mice, partially by down-regulating the expres-sion level ofα-SMA and PDGF-BB.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of microwave tissue coagulation (MTC) to treat verruca vulgaris. MethodsWe observed the lesion healing, post- operation infection and scar forma- tion of verruca vulgaris 182 patients in who received MTC treatment. ResultsThe one - operation cure rate was 87.75 ％. The post - operation infection rate was 2.90 ％. The healing time varied from 1 to 8 weeks according to the different lesion location. No obvious scar was observed except 2 patients. ConclusionMTC is a convenient, effective and safe method of treatment for verruca vulgaris.

ObjectiveTo compare the effects of streamlined liner pharynx airway(SLIPA) and endotracheal intubation in the radical mastectomy under general anesthesia,and to evaluate the efficacy and safety.MethodsSixty patients scheduled for radical mastectomy were randomly divided into 2 groups.SLIPA group( S,n =30 ) and endotracheal intubation group(T,n =30).The data were kept regarding the insertion time and successful rate,MAP,HR,BIS were recorded at 6 time points:before induction ( T0 ),during SLIPA incursion or trachel intubation ( T1 ),3min after intubation( T2 ),before extubation( T3 ),after extubation ( T4 ),3 min after extubation ( Ts ).Ppeak,PetCO2 and SpO2 were measured after successful airway placement at 10min,30min,60min and to observe intraoperative and postoperative throat complications.ResultsThe time of endotracheal intubation group is significantly longer than SLIPA group (P ＜0.05).In group T,MAP and HR at T1,T2,T4,T5 were higer than at T0 and the same time points in group S(all P ＜ 0.05 ).No regurgitation and aspiration was found in two groups ( all P ＞ 0.05 ).The incidence of complicaton in group T is significantly higher than that in group S ( all P ＜ 0.05 ).ConclusionSLIPA is easier placement,safety and efficacy when it is used for the radical mastectomy under general anesthesia without significant influences on hemodynamics and fewer complications of throat after operation.

Adult ; Atrioventricular Block ; complications ; Cardiomyopathies ; complications ; diagnosis ; Humans ; Male ; Sarcoidosis ; complications ; diagnosis

Objective To construct the recombinant adenovirus vector containing ubiquinol-cytochrome C reductase core protein 1(UQCRC1) and to investigate the protective role of UQCRC1 against hypoxia/reoxygenation injury in H9c2 cardiac myocytes . Methods UQCRC1 gene was obtained from the cDNA library by PCR ,then was double-digested with restriction endonucleases SalⅠand XbaⅠand inserted into pAd Track-CMV .The identified plasmid of pAd Track-UQCRC1 was transfected into BJ 5183 contai-ning pAdEasy-1 .After screening the positive clone ,the plasmid was transfect into 293T cells with liposome to integrate and package the recombinant adenovirus .Finally ,these adenoviruses were transfected into H9c2 cardiac myocytes .The expressions of green fluo-rescence protein(GFP) ,UQCRC1 gene and protein were observed by RT-PCR and Western blot analysis .The cell viability and the LDH release were detect .Results The recombinant adenovirus-UQCRC1 was constructed successfully .The overexpression of UQCRC1 increased the cell viability(P<0 .05) and decreased the LDH release(P<0 .05) from H9C2 cardiac myocytes after suf-fering hypoxia/reoxygenation injury .Conclusion UQCRC1 has the protective effect on hypoxia/reoxygenation injury in H9c2 car-diac myocytes ,and the construction of recombinant adenovirus vector will lay the foundation for further studying the role of UQCRC1 in cardioprotection .

Body iron store is one of the important aspects of the iron status in a population. According to the model established by Cook and Finch, the iron stores of 254 middle-aged Chinese women were estimated. The median of iron stores was calculated to be -282 mg with the 5th percentile of -630 mg and the 95th percentile of 32 mg respectively. The risk factors of iron deficiency in these middle-aged women were menorrhagia (RR 4.55), application of intrauterine device (RR 1.88), history of blood loss (RR 1.65), and chronic gastrointestinal diseases (RR 0.84). The key point of the application of the Cook's model was discussed.

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The status of acupuncture-moxibustion is more and more recognized by mainstream medicine in the world in recent years, and literature regarding acupuncture-moxibustion with high impact factor (IF) published in the worldwide mainstream medicine journals is also gradually growing by years. To understand the situation of related literature, literature regarding acupuncture-moxibustion with IF of more than 10 in Science Citation Index (SCI) during the recent 5 years was retrieved. The number, the types, the diseases involved, the publishing states of the acquired articles and the source, the citation, the IF of the publishing journals were analyzed and summarized. Additionally, some of the research foci, the new research tendencies and the deficiencies of research were discussed. The thoughts and suggestions are expected to be provided for further research of acupuncture.
Acupuncture Therapy ; statistics & numerical data ; Bibliometrics ; Humans ; Journal Impact Factor ; Moxibustion ; statistics & numerical data ; Publications ; statistics & numerical data

This study was aimed to optimize Qinshuang particle best spray granulation process conditions. The or-thogonal test method was used with grain yield and baicalin transfer rate as the inspection indexes. The main in-fluence factors of Qinshuang particle spray granulation process were investigated. The results showed that the best technological parameters are atomization pressure of 1 800 Pa, inlet temperature at 90°C - 100°C, outlet temper-ature at 50 ° C - 60 ° C , and the extract relative density of 1 . 10 ( 60 ° C ) . It was concluded that the reasonable pro-cess conditions make particles with stable quality, which provide the experimental basis for industrial production.