Sentinel lymph node biopsy has been an important part of breast cancer surgery,which includes reactive dye method,radionuclide method and the combination of both. However,the radionucli-ded tracer is not approved domestically,which limits its clinical application. Near-infrared fluorescent method depends on near-infrared light. It activates indocyanine green to produce fluorescence and then flu-orescent image device can be used to observe the lymphatic system,which is a real time and dynamic de-tection for lymphangion and lymph node. Furthermore,the definite incision site can be located,which less-ens the damage of tissues. The fluorescent method can avoid some disadvantages of the above methods. However,the shadowless lamp should be turned off during the operation,which prolongs the operation time. Due to the quenching effect,the brightness of fluorescence will attenuate and the detected depth will be limited. Combination of near-infrared fluorescence method and reactive dye method may improve the detection,but further large-scale clinical trials are required for confirmation.

Hedgehog( Hh)signaling pathway is evolutionarily conserved in vertebrates,its excessive activation is associated with abnormal cell differentiation, over proliferation, apoptosis resistance and promotion of invasion and metastasis of tumor cells. Hh signaling pathway involves in the formation and maintenance of esophageal columnar epithelium in embryonic stage,however,undetectable or barely expressed in matured esophageal squamous epithelium. Studies have shown that esophageal Hh signaling pathway can be activated by gastric acid and bile salts. Aberrant activation of Hh signaling pathway can cause the gradual transition of squamous epithelium to columnar epithelium and intestinal-type epithelium,ultimately induces the occurrence of Barrett’s esophagus( BE). Therefore,targeted inhibiting the Hh signaling pathway may be a new strategy for the treatment of BE. This article reviewed the advances in study on Hh signaling pathway in the pathogenesis of BE.

Objective To synthesize soybean isoflavones, and their 7-alkaline analogues and to evaluate their uterotrophic activities and anti-uterotrophic activities preliminarily. Methods The target molecules were synthesized by multi-step from resorcinol and p-substituted phenylacetic acid as the starting material. Their uterotrophic activities and anti-uterotrophic activities were evaluated by female mouse at the concentration of 1.1?10 -2 ?mol/ml and 1.85?10 -3 ?mol/ml. Results Twenty-two compounds were synthesized, among which 4 intermediates and 12 isoflavones are new compounds. Conclusion All the target molecules except for 6a show weak uterotrophic activities and high anti-uterotrophic activities.

Objective To evaluate the usefulness of MRI in the diagnosis of adenomyosis. Methods Sagittal Turbo SE T 1WI, T 2WI, T 1SPIR and T 2SPIR MRI examination were performed on 30 cases with adenomyosis. Results The lesions in 12 cases with diffuse adenomyosis were demonstrated as diffusely thickened junctional zone (JZ) measured 10～35 mm (mean 18 mm) On T 2WI. 6 of them were of homogenous hypointensity. Another six had hyperintensive foci within the hypointensive lesions on T 2WI, and these hyperintensive foci could also be found on T 1WI in 5 lesions. 23 focal lesions (adenomyomas) in 18 cases were oval, irregular or round masses with hypointensity that were the same as the intensity of JZ on T 2WI. They were from 2.0-7.5 cm in diameter (mean 3.9 cm), and all but one showed ill-defined margins. 15 masses hadhyperintensive foci within the hypointensive lesions on T 2WI and 12 of 15 presented hyperintensity on T 1WI. The diffusely thickened JZ and focal masses correspond to the hyperplastic and hypertrophic musculature around the heterotopic endometrial islands. The hyperintensive foci were correlated with the heterotopic endometrial islands. The hyperintensive foci showed only on T 2WI corresponded to the heterotopic endometrial islands without hemorrhage. The hyperintensive foci shown on both T 2WI and T 1WI were the heterotopic endometrial islands with hemorrhage. Conclusion MRI is the modality of choice for the diagnosis of adenomyosis. T 2WI is the most useful sequence. T 2WI combining with T 1WI, T 1SPIR, and T 2SPIR can improve the accuracy in the diagnosis of adenomyosis.

Drug Delivery Systems ; Humans ; Multiple Myeloma ; drug therapy ; genetics

Cerebral infarction is not only a focal damage,but also causes secondary damage in areas remote from the ischemic territory,which will retard the recovery of neurological function.Ephrin receptor B2 (EphB2) plays an important role in the development and repair mechanism of central nervous system.Blocking the effect of EphB2 in brain by using a specific inhibitor may enhance proliferation and migration of endogeneous neuronal stem cells after experimental cerebral infarc- tion,improve neurological function and influence angiogenesis and neuroplasticity in remote sites.It is expected to become a new approach for decreasing damages in areas remote from the cerebral infarction and promoting the recovery of neurological function.

Objective To explore the cognitive function,feature of P 300 event-related potentials and the relationship of them in children with epilepsy.Methods Auditory P 300 was measured by oddball paradigm and intelligence quotient was tested by WSIC-RC in 38 children with epilepsy.Results 1. The rates of FIQ less than normal IQ were 65.8 %, impaired intelligence 28.9 % in patient group. 2.The latencies and the amplitudes of P 300 were significantly delayed and decreased respectively in both patient groups (P

Objective To examine the impact of C-reactive protein (CRP) on the expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6), inflammatory cytokine, in cultured human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (hPASMCs) in order to find out the cause of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). Method The hPASMCs were cultured and stimulated by different concerntrations of CRP (5 - 200 μg/ml) for different lengths of time. The activity of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) was evaluated by electrophoretic gel mobility shift assay (EMSA). The expression of IL-6 mRNA and the level of IL-6 protein were measured by using real-time PCR and ELISA, respectively. Results CRP increased IL-6 production in hPASMCs in a dose-dependent manner. The increase in IL-6 at concerntration of 200 μg/mL in the CRP group was as high as 2.8times that in the control group. CRP also significantly induced the activation of NF-κB in hPASMCs. The effect of CRP on the inflammatory cytokine, IL-6, was inhibited by the specific FcγⅡa receptor antibody.Conclusions In vitro, CRP increases the production of IL-6 in hPASMCs mediated by FcγⅡa receptor and NF-κB translocation. These data offer important insights into the role of CRP in the pathogenesis of PAH.

Objective To study the use of ultrasound-guided percutaneous transhepatic cholecystostomy (PTGD) followed by selective minilaparotomy cholecystectomy (MC) for acute obstructive cholecystitis in the high-risk elderly.Method A retrospective study was conducted on 120 patients who received ultrasound-guided PTGD followed by selective MC from January 2008 to December 2010.Results PTGD+ MC were performed successfully on 120 patients with acute severe obstructive chole cystitis.In all the patients,the abdominal pain was relieved within 2-3 h of operation,and the temperature decreased to normal from 24- 48 h after operation.The average time of drainage was 10 days.In 97 patients MC was performed 1 week after PTGD,and in 23 patients 2 weeks after PTGD.Bleeding from gallbladder bed occurred in 1 patient.No patient suffered from bile leak.There was no major complication or death after PTGD+ MC.Conclusion PTGD followed by selective MC is a simple,efficacious and minimally invasive treatment for high-risk elderly patients with acute obstructive cholecystitis.

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