Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary ; Humans

Objective To investigate the chemical constituents in the whole plant of Clerodendrum canescens. Methods The compounds were isolated by column chromatography over silica gel or Sephadex LH-20 gel and their structures were elucidated by chemical and spectroscopic methods. Results Seven triterpenoids were isolated and identified as: lupeol (Ⅰ), ?-amyrin 3-undecanotate (Ⅱ), lupeol acetate (Ⅲ), lupeol 3-palmitate (Ⅳ), melastomic acid (Ⅴ), ?-amyrin acetate (Ⅵ), betulinic acid (Ⅶ), respectively. Conclusion Among those compounds, compound Ⅱ is a new one, while compounds Ⅳ-Ⅵ are isolated from the plants of Clerodendrum Linn. for the first time.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common worldwide and in Singapore. The primary care physicians play an important role in managing patients with CKD, especially in the early stages of CKD. The primary objectives of CKD management are (1) slowing down the progression of CKD, (2) managing the complications of CKD, and (3) establishing the longterm kidney care plan. The interventions to slow down the progression of CKD are to identify the cause of CKD, use the renin-aldosterone system blocker and the sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor in suitable CKD populations, optimise blood pressure and glycaemic control, correct acidosis, avoid acute kidney injury and nephrotoxin, and modify dietary and lifestyle habits. For complications of CKD, the focus is on reducing cardiovascular risk, and managing anaemia, mineral bone disease, electrolytes imbalances and fluid overload. Lastly, there is a need to establish CKD patient’s treatment goals and initiate advanced care planning in a patient with progressive CKD to facilitate future care.

Objective To investigate the ability of immune response of cotransfection of rat breast cancer cells with MIP-1αand B7-1 .Methods Tumor growth was observed every day after the SHZ-88 breast cancer cells were inoculated in the rats .The tumor-bearing rats were randomly divided into control group ,MIP-1αgroup ,B7-1 group and combination group ,which were injected with corresponding transgenic cells .The change of tumor volume in 1~4 weeks and the survival time were observed and compared .The peripheral blood was collected .CD4+ ,CD8+ percentage and CD4+ /CD8+ ratio and the levels of IL-2 and IFN-γof the peripheral blood were detected and compared .Results The tumorigenic rate were 100% ,20% ,30% and 0% after the SD rats were inoculated with SHZ-88 ,SHZ-88/MIP-1α,SHZ-88/B7-1 and SHZ-88/MIP-1α+B7-1 cells for 10 days .After the transgenic therapy ,the tumor volume of the combination group in 1~4 weeks were significantly smaller than the other groups .The survival time of the combina-tion group was significantly longer than the other groups .The CD4+ ,CD8+ percentage and CD4+ /CD8+ ratio and the levels of IL-2 and IFN-γof peripheral blood in the combination group were significantly higher than the other groups .The differences above were all statistically significant (P<0 .05) .Conclusion Cotransfection of MIP-1αand B7-1 could induce immune response in breast cancer rats and play anti-cancer effects .

Genetic Engineering ; Humans ; Rabies ; virology ; Rabies virus ; genetics ; pathogenicity ; Viral Proteins ; genetics ; Virulence

Adult ; Aged ; Botulinum Toxins, Type A ; therapeutic use ; Dysphonia ; therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Laryngoscopy ; Male ; Middle Aged

Objective To construct an RNA interference vector to down-regulate X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis(XIAP)gene and study the RNA interference effect on the cell cycle and growth of ovarian cancer.Methods Oligonucleotides of 64 base pairs for hairpin RNA targeting XIAP were designed, chemically synthesized,annealed,and cloned into the pSUPER vector.After identification by restriction digestion,the correct vectors were transiently transfected into SKOV3 cells,a human ovarian cancer cell line.The XIAP mRNA was detected by RT-PCR.The proteins were detected by western blot and indirect immunofluorescence staining.Flow cytometry(FCM)analysis and methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT)assay method were applied to measure cell cycle,cell growth and sensitiveness to cisplatin.Results SKOV3 cells had a high level expression of XIAP.The vector of RNA interference,which can interfere with XIAP gene was successfully constructed.After transient transfection,the expression of XIAP protein was significantly decreased in SKOV3 cells and the value of relative density was 3584?124,2138?65,1973?80 and 110 ?12,respectively(P=0.0334).At the same time,the expression of XIAP mRNA was decreased accordingly and the value of relative density was 6674?274,4532?107,2322?57 and 1864?78, respectively(P=0.0127).The FCM results showed that,the vector could increase the number of cells in G_1 phase compared with parent cells and compared with the cells transfected with pSUPER(P

Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols ; therapeutic use ; Basigin ; analysis ; Biomarkers, Tumor ; analysis ; genetics ; Carcinoma, Transitional Cell ; drug therapy ; genetics ; metabolism ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Humans ; In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence ; Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins ; analysis ; Mutation ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local ; metabolism ; Nuclear Proteins ; analysis ; Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3 ; analysis ; genetics ; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 ; analysis ; genetics ; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; genetics ; metabolism

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) resulting from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) obviously impair the quality of life of middle-aged and elderly men. Current management of BPH includes wait-and-watch, medical therapy, and conventional surgery. As a new approach, minimally invasive surgery has been playing an increasingly important role in the management of BPH, with potential advantages of less operative trauma, quicker recovery, lower risk of postoperative complications and higher quality of life. This review mainly discusses prostatic urethral lift (Urolift® System), transurethral water vapor therapy (Rezūm® System) and robot-guided high-energy water ablation (PROCEPT Aquablation™ System).
Aged ; Humans ; Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures ; Postoperative Complications ; Prostatic Hyperplasia ; surgery ; Quality of Life ; Treatment Outcome ; Urethra ; surgery

Objective To evaluate the desimetrie performances of Seven29TM two-dimensional ion chamber array(2D-array).Methods Seven29TM 2D-array was calibrated by using solid water,IBA Dose 1 dosimeter and RIT 113 film dosimetry system.Tests and verifications were performed to evaluate the preci sion of absolute and relative doses of the 2D-array in solid water.Meanwhile ,the dose linear and energy re sponse of the 2D-array were studied.Results Solid water was a good equivalent phantom of water.For 2D-array,the calibration factor in solid water was 1.007 ,the absolute dose error was less than 2.1% ,the rel ative dose error was less than 3.8% and the errors of dose linear and energy response were hess than 0.2% and 1.2% ,respectively.Conclusions The Seven29TM 2D-array,possessing excellent desimetry perform ances,is a powerful tool for intensity modulated radiotherapy.