Objective To explore the role of estradiol decline in the early luteal phase (the 2nd day after oocyte retrieval) in the prediction of in-vitro fertilization outcomes. Methods A total of 236 cases under in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET)/ intracytoplasmic sperm injection-embryo transfer(ICSI-ET) cycles were included in this retrospective study of their medical records. The cases were divided into three groups according to the levels of estradiol decline on the 2nd day following OPU: group A (n = 70) with the decline rate of less than 70%, group B (n=114) with the decline rate of 70%~80%and group C (n=52) at the decline rate of more than 80%. The comparisons were done among the three groups in terms of the number of oocyte retrieval, the rate of fertilization, the rate of best oocytes and the rate of miscarriage. Results There were no significant differences statistically in the number of oocyte retrieval, the rate of fertilization, the rate of best oocytes and the rate of miscarriage (P > 0.05). But the rates of clinical pregnancy rate in groups A and B were significantly higher than that in group C (68.6% and 68.4% vs. 44.2%) (P < 0.05). Conclusion The levels of estradiol declines in the early luteal phase may be important in the prediction of IVF outcomes.

Nowadays partial splenic embolization (PSE) is an important therapeutic means to treat secondary hypersplenism caused by portal hypertension. By reducing the splenic blood flow and increasing hepatic blood supply, the peripheral blood picture and the liver function indexes as well as the portal hypertension can be effectively improved. This article aims mainly to make a comprehensive review on the therapeutic effect and mechanism of PSE, its clinical efficacy, as well as the factors affecting the clinical results, and to discuss the postoperative complications, the advantages and disadvantages of different embolic materials.

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of interventional embolization in the treatment of intractable hematuria after percutaneous nephrolithotripsy. Methods A retrospective analysis of the First Affili?ated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from February 2014 to March 2016 after percutaneous nephrolithot?omy appears intractable hematuria patients in 36 cases was conducted. All patients were treated with conservative treatment but invalid,then lesion was confirmed by renal artery angiography,after that,line embosphere micro?spheres or polyvinyl alcohol particles combined with spring ring interventional the treatment was conduc?ted. Postoperative urine color changes, postoperative complications and follow?up were observed whether have bleeding again. Results ( 1) The success rate:36 cases patients all with successful embolization,the symptoms of hematuria in 1?3 days gradually disappeared,and the effective rate was 100%. ( 2) Complications:the compli?cations after operation in 10 patients appeared different degree of embolism syndrome,given analgesic and antie?metic,the symptoms gradually ease after treatment. One case patient with a transient increase of creatinine after operation,renal function returned to normal 7 days after the treatment. ( 3) Follow up:there was no recurrence of hemorrhage after 3?6 months of follow?up. Conclusion Transcatheter embolization in the treatment of intracta?ble hematuria has definite curative effect,less trauma,high safety,less complications and faster postoperative re?covery.

Objective:To construct an immune inhibitor of new TNF-?,C-terminal sequence of new rhTNF-? was replaced with sequence of T-help cell of hen egg-white lysozyme(HEL).Methods:The rhTNF-? mutant was cloned 、expressed and purified.Results:The DNA sequencing analysis showed that the C-terminal sequence of new rhTNF-? mutant was correct.The mutant was inserted into pBV220 expression vector .After the recombinant bacteria was incubated at 42℃ for 4 h,a new band of the protein with relative molecular weight of 1.7 kD was shown on the gel.The band amounted to 30 % of total bacteria protein.Western blot showed that the mutant protein could associated with anti-TNF-? antibody.After the protein was purified by through a column of Q-Sepharose Fast Flow, the purity of the protein was above 90%.The biological activity of the protein was measured with L929 cells.The result showed that biological activity of the protein was totally lost.Conclusion:The experimental evidence demonstrated that the construction of new rhTNF-? mutant was successful.The mutant not only can be associated with anti-TNF-? antibody, but also lose the biological activity of original TNF-?. [

Objective To observe the effect of Dahuangzhechongwan on protein excretion, serum cholesterol, TXB_2 and 6-keto-PGF_(1?) in rats with adriamycin-induced nephrosclerosis. Methods The rats received twice-intravenous injections of adriamycin after one kidney was removed, and were fed with hyperlipide food to establish an animal model for diffusion mesangioproliferation following with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. The rats were randomly divided into shame-operated group, adriamycin nephrosclerosis group, Dahuangzhechongwan group, benazepril group. Urinary protein excretion, blood fat, TXB_2 and 6-keto-PGF_(1?) were observed. Result Proteinuria extract was decreased, the plasma cholesterol was significantly lower, the level of TXB_2 was cut down and 6-Ket-PGF_(1?) was increased by Dahuangzhechongwan. Conclusion Dahuangzhechongwan has the role of simutianeous application of elimination and tonification, promoting the circulation of Qi and blood, eliminating blood stasis, improving the hemodynamics. Dahuangzhechongwan has the renal protection on rat with adriamycin-induced nephrosclerosis, the mechanism may be relate with adjusting the balance of TXB_2 and 6-keto-PGF_(1?).

Ablation Techniques ; adverse effects ; Animals ; Bone and Bones ; pathology ; Disease Models, Animal ; Extremities ; Swine

Objective To evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness and clinical application of B ultrasound/CT-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in treating hypersplenism due to portal hypertension. Methods B ultrasound/CT-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation was carried out in 28 patients with hypersplenism associated with portal hypertension. Routine blood counts, liver functions and prothrombin time were determined before RFA and 2 days, 2 weeks, one, 3, 6 and 10 months after RFA separately. The results were analyzed and compared. Enhanced CT scanning reexamination was performed immediately after RFA and one week, one, 3 and 10 months after RFA separately. The volume of ablated spleen tissue was calculated with CT post-processing software. Results The mean operation time was (3.8 ± 1.1) hours and the mean ablation time was (2.7 ± 0.8) hours. The ablated volume of the spleen accounted for 20% - 80% of the whole spleen, with a mean of 50.5% ± 10.3%. Two days after RFA, the platelet count decreased to (19.5 ± 12.1) × 109/L, while the white blood cell count reached its peak value of (5.4+0.2) × 109. From two weeks to 10 months after RFA the white blood cell counts and platelet counts, the liver function, and the prothrombin time were significantly improved when compared with preoperative ones, and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Pathologically, hepatic proliferation could be seen within the cirrhotic liver after RFA. Child-Pugh score was grade A in all patients except one patient with Child-Pugh grade C who developed abdominal distention and bloody ascites after RFA. No other severe complications occurred. Conclusion For hypersplenism due to portal hypertension, B ultrasound/CT-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation is a safe, effective and minimally - invasive treatment.

BACKGROUND:Embryo viability assessment is directly related to the selection of embryo transplantation and clinical outcome of assisted reproduction.
OBJECTIVE:To summarize the assessment methods for early embryonic development.
METHODS:The first author searched PubMed database for relevant articles published from January 1990 to
December 2013 using the keywords of“assisted reproductive technology, art;pre-implantation embryo;embryonic development viability;evaluation methods”in English. Final y, 63 articles were included in result analysis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:In the embryo quality evaluation, the most widely used method is morphological evaluation method which is characterized as rapid, non-invasive, and simple. With the development of assisted reproductive technology, the morphological evaluation combined with time-lapse imaging analysis system has been recognized in embryo selection. Recently, targeted-metabolic analysis has been proposed as a useful tool for assessment of embryo development potential, involving pyruvate acid, glycometabolism, amino acid, and embryo-derived cytokines (soluble human leukocyte antigen G1, platelet-activating factor, etc.). Furthermore, the pre-implantation genetic screening method targeting gene and chromosome abnormality is expected to find more effective markers for evaluating embryo developmental potential.

Objective:To highlight the key points of primary culture of human nasal epithelial cells by enzymatical dissociation for high achievement ratio,and to establish a successful primary culture model for subsequent experiments.Method:Primary culture of human nasal epithelial cells was performed with enzymatical dissociation of isolated tissue in serum-free medium. On the basis of this method,some improvements were subjected,such as stripping mucosal epithelium from adjacent connective tissue,applying DNase type Ⅰ to digesting procedure,adding trypsin directly to the collagenase solution containing digested mucosa pieces,employing uncoated culture dishes and so on. Immunofluorescence with a monoclonal anti-cytokeratin antibody 8/18 was used to confirm the epithelial nature of the cultured cells. Result:Nasal epithelial cells grew well and confluenced on the 6th to 8th day. Positive expression of cytokeratin(CK)8/18 showed the epithelial property of cultured cells.Conclusion:Primary culture model of human nasal epithelial cells can be successfully established by enzymatical dissociation. Improvements on processes of material using and enzyme digestion can gain a high achievement ratio and harvest a high purity and certain amount of reliable primary epithelial cells.