Objective To explore the role of intracellular Ca~(2+) in inhibition of axonal outgrowth,which could learn more about the signal transduction mechanism of Nogo-A inhibiting axonal outgrowth. Methods Using laser confocal microscope,intracellular calcium level in cerebellar granule neurons after Nogo-A added in different times was measured and the effect of Nogo-A inhibiting axonal outgrowth when priming nimodipine was observed. Results The concentration of Ca~(2+) increased in 5 minutes after Nogo-A added,and reached to peak in 30 minutes,then decreased gradually,90 minutes later dropped to normal level.When priming with nimodipine,the axonal inhibition by Nogo-A was partly abrogated compared with control.Conclusion Ca~(2+) may participate in the signal transduction of Nogo-A inhibiting axonal outgrowth.

Objective　To explore the efficacy of large dose of magnesium sulfate used to treat patients with brain trauma. 　Methods　According to standards 32 patients were chosen and divided into experimental group and control group at random. Sixteen patients in experimental group received 16 mmol magnesium sulfate intravenously over 15 minutes, followed by 65 mmol over 24 hours; while 16 patients in control group received nothing. Serum NSE, GCS and GOS of all the patients were measured after 3 days, 2 weeks and 6 months, respectively and the data were analyzed statistically. 　Results　The serum NSE, GCS and GOS in experimental group were (24.8±19.2) μg/L, 12.3±3.3 and 3.6±1.4, respectively; while the serum NSE, GCS and GOS in control group were (49.7±23.1) μg/L, 9.8±2.8 and 3.1±1.6, respectively. Between the two groups the serum NSE and GCS were different significantly (P<0.01, P<0.05, respectively) while the GOS was not (P>0.05).　 Conclusions　Large dose of magnesium sulfate is effective to treat patients with brain injury at least within a short term.

To evaluate the effect of wild-type p53 gene on the growth and radiotherapeutic sensitivity of human glioma cells, plasmid PC53-SN3 carrying wild-type p53 gene was transfected into U251 cells. p53 gene expression in transfected cells was detected by RT-PCR, and the cell growth inhibition and apoptosis in the absence or presence of irradiation were assessed by MTT and flow cytometry. The transfection of p53 gene into U251 cells was confirmed by RT-PCR. MTT showed that p53 gene alone induced strong inhibitory effect on the growth of U251 cells (inhibition rate (IR), (79.60 +/- 5.69)%). The killing effect of irradiation alone on U251 cells was not strong (IR: (17.06 +/- 4.35)% (17.39 +/- 1.67)% (18.73 +/- 4.68)%) and increased with the irradiation doses (3, 6, 9 Gy). When combined treatment of wild-type p53 gene transfection and irradiation was used, the effect was significantly increased (IR:(80.60 +/- 5.35)%. (90.30 +/- 1.67)%, (91.30 +/- 2.01)%). The apoptosis rate of U251 cells induced by p53 gene transfection was 17.38%. The rate induced by irradiation increased (4.61%, 4.84%, 5.40%) with the irradiation doses (3, 6, 9 Gy). The apoptosis rate was also significantly increased (17.80%, 20.03%, 22.34%) after combined treatment of p53 and irradiation with different doses (3, 6, 9 Gy). It is concluded that wild-type p53 gene and irradiation could result in synergistic inhibitory effect on the growth of human glioma cells.
Apoptosis/*radiation effects ; Brain Neoplasms/genetics ; Brain Neoplasms/*pathology ; Genes, p53/*radiation effects ; Glioma/genetics ; Glioma/*pathology ; Transfection ; Tumor Cells, Cultured

Objective To investigate the expression of human telomerase reverse transcriptase(hTRT) in meningiomas,the correlation with malignancy grade and the prognostic significance of hTRT activity.Methods The expression of hTRT and proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA) in 43 meningiomas was examined by immunohistochemical technique.Postive rates of hTRT between histopathologically different grades were analyzed,and so did between initial detected case group and recurrent case group.The labelling indexes of PCNA between hTRT-positive group and hTRT-negative group were also analysed.Results Of 43 meningiomas examined,19(44%) demonstrated the expression of hTRT.hTRT was present in 3 of 26 benign meningiomas(11 5%),10 of 11 atypical meningiomas(90%) and 6 of 6 malignant meningiomas(100%),respectively(P

Objective To summarize and discuss the therapy of patients with tentorial herniation due to post-traumatic acute diffuse brain swelling around operations to improve the therapeutic efficacy.Methods A retrospective study was accomplished on 70 patients with tentorial herniation due to post-traumatic acute diffuse brain swellin around operations.Results According to Glasgow outcome scale,44 of 70 cases got favorable outcome,including 37 cases good recovery and 7 cases moderate deficit.The 26 of 70 cases got unfavorable outcome,including 6 cases severe deficit,5 cases persistent vegetable status and 15 cases dead.Conclusions This comprehensive therapy improves the efficacy of patients with tentorial herniation due to post-traumatic acute diffuse brain swelling around operations,which is worth spreading and applying.

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness among computed tomography-guided aspiration.minimally invasive microsurgery and conventional craniotomy on patients with intracerebral hemorrhage and their quality of life separately.Then to study the cost-effectiveness of the 3 surgical procedures. Methods One hundred and five patients with intracerebral hemorrhages were randomized into 3 groups:conventional group,stereotactic group and key-hole group.Karnofsky Performance Status Scale was examined 3 months after operation,and the cost of hospitahzation was calculated separately,then the cost-effectiveness was compared using cost-utility analysis. Results Costs of 3 procedures were 9741 yuan,7957 yuan and 13256 yuan separately,and Karnofsky Performance Status Scale were 59.7,63.7 and 50.3 separately.When self-care case was achieved in all conventional group,the stereotactic group and key-hole group need to remedy 51 eases and 10 cases separately.and the total cost was 496819 yuan for stereotactic group and 79575 yuan for key-hole group. Conclusions Minimally invasive microsurgery is optimal treatment for intracerebral hemorrhage.

Objective: To establish a method using non-ionic detergent for extracting lipid rafts. Methods: Because lipid rafts can resist solubilization by non-ionic detergents under 4℃, we use non-ionic detergent (Triton X-100) to treat with epicyte fractions, the non-raft membrane would be solubilized. Then we utilize sucrose gradient centrifugation, preparations enriched in lipid rafts could be obtained.caveolin-1 was used as markers of lipid-raft structures. Results:A white light-scattering band under light illumination located at the interface between 15%-20% sucrose was detectable, and a brown stripe which comparative molecular quantity is 24 000 was identified by Western-Blot analysis. Conclusion: The method using non-ionic detergent is simple and useful for extracting lipid rafts, extracting lipid rafts would be prerequisite in studying the function of lipid rafts.

In this study we implanted magnetically labeled neural stem cells (NSCs) in PD rats and then monitored their survival and migration in the host brain by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The mesencephalic NSCs were obtained from the brain of SD rats. Superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) was transferred to NSCs by Lipofectamine transfection. Eighteen PD lesioned rats were selected for transplantation by evaluation of their rotational behavior in response to amphetamine and randomly assigned to 3 groups, i.e., sham group, PBS group and NSCs transplanted group, with 6 rats in each group. MR scanning was performed at 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 week(s) following transplantation. At the meantime, rotational behavior was assessed in each group. Our results showed that SPIO particles were clearly visible with Prissian blue staining in neurospheres and cells derived from NSCs. The rotational behavior of the NSCs transplanted group was remarkably improved compared with that of sham group and PBS group (P < 0.05). In vivo MR tracking of NSCs showed that SPIO labeling led to a strong susceptibility change of signal 1 week after transplantation on T2 weighted images. And a large circular hypointense signal appeared in the transplanted area on T2* gradient echo images. Ten weeks following transplantation, the hypointense signal on T2 weighted and T2* gradient echo images was still displayed. It is concluded that SPIO particles could label NSCs effectively, and MRI detection of SPIO labeled cells is a promising method and novel approach to analyzing the NSCs following transplantation in the treatment of PD.

Objective To investigate the effects of grape seed proanthocyanidin(GSPE) on mitochondrial injury in hippocampus and learning-memory impairment after obstructive sleep apnea hypoxia in rats.Methods Male SD rats(n=80) were randomly divided into control group,model group,low dose of GSPE treatment group and high dose of GSPE treatment group.Rats in control group were exposed in air,the model group were suffered from intermittent hypoxia conditions (50 ml/L,8-hour-intermittent hypoxia everyday,and the duration of experiment 2 and 6 weeks,respectively).Mitochondrion pathology in hippocampal region was observed using electron microscope;malondialdehyde (MDA) contents and superoxide dismutase activity were detected by colorimetry and apoptotic cells was measured by TUNEL method.The cognitive function of rats in each group was assessed with the Morris water maze (MWM).Results After hypoxia,mitochondrion was significantly injured.The MDA contents were increased(79.86 ± 2.52,88.26 ± 2.86) and SOD level decreased (70.67 ± 6.70,64.26 ± 7.86).The number of neural apoptotic cells was significantly enhanced (9.68 ± 0.79,15.9 ± 2.92).MWM test showed that the escaping latency was prolonged and the frequency of crossing the platform was decreased (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with that in the model group,low dose of GSPE decreased MDA contents (76.38 ± 1.96,82.16 ±2.02),increased SOD level(76.20 ± 6.86,70.58 ± 6.86),and decreased apoptotic cells (6.60 ± 0.69,9.54 ±1.36).MWM test showed that the escaping latency was shortened and the frequency of crossing the platform was increased in GSPE treatment groups(P ＜ 0.05).Compared with low dose of GSPE,high dose of GSPE decreased MDA contents increased SOD level and decreased apoptotic cells.MWM test showed that the escaping latency was shortened and the frequency of crossing the platform was increased (P＜ 0.05).Conclusion GSPE can attenuate mitochondrial injury and improve learning-memory function after obstructive sleep apnea hypoxia.

ObjectiveTo observe the effect of extract of ginkgo biloba(EGB) on cytokine levels and clinical efficacy of patients with asthma.Methods A prospective randomized control trial was conducted. 112 patients with asthma in Department of Respiratory Medicine of Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Union University were enrolled. The patients were divided into ginkgo lamina group(58 cases) and conventional therapy group(54 cases) by random number table.According to the Global Initiative for Asthma(GINA) Prevention and Treatment, both groups received conventional therapy, and in addition, every patient in ginkgo lamina group took 2 tablets once of EGB(40 mg/tablet) orally, 3 times a day for 2 weeks. The radioimmunoassay was used to detect the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukins(IL-6, IL-8, IL-10) in patients of two groups before and after treatment, and the changes of pulmonary functions were observed.Results After treatment, serum IL-6,IL-8 and TNF-α were significantly decreased and IL-10 was increased in patients of both groups, the above changes of indexes in ginkgo lamina group being more obvious compared with those in conventional therapy group〔IL-6(μg/L): 0.15±0.05 vs. 0.23±0.12, IL-8 (μg/L): 0.51±0.24 vs. 1.42±0.54, IL-10(μg/L): 69.18±13.12 vs. 32.61±12.51, TNF-α(μg/L): 1.35±0.59 vs. 2.14±1.52,allP<0.05〕. After treatment, the pulmonary function indexes of patients in the two groups were increased obviously, and the increase in ginkgo biloba group being more significant compared with that in conventional therapy group〔percentage of 1 second forced expiratory volume/predicted value(FEV1%):(68.12±0.38)% vs. (55.32±0.24)%, FEV1/forced vital capacity(FEV1/FVC):(71.32±0.59)% vs.(56.56±0.42)%, percentage of peak expiratory flow rate/predicted value(PEF%):(63.28±0.24)% vs.(52.14±0.24)%, allP<0.05〕. ConclusionGinkgo biloba may improve the airway inflammation in patients with asthma by affecting the levels of serum IL-6, IL-8, IL-10 and TNF-α.