Objective To study the ginseng polysaccharides for prolonging the life span of the C.elegans and inhibit the toxic effects of polyQ accumulation.Methods Caenorhabditis elegans of HA759 and AM141 were divided into control group and Ginseng group, seprately.Control group didn’ t do any special treatment, Ginseng group were given 10 mg/mL polysaccharide and OP50-1 in the proportion of 1:4 mixed volume to 50 mL.C.elegans of glutamine ( polyQ) polymer HA759 neurotoxicity model test of glutamine protein polymer toxicity experiment were done.The ASH neuron survival condition were tested.After sampling statistics gathered nematodes in the whole fluorescent points every day, study ginseng polysaccharide on polymers glutamine aggregation inhibition.Finally the solid life of two C.elegans were studied.Results The survival rate of ASH neurons in Caenorhabditis elegans HA759 of control group after 3 days culture was 53%.which of Ginseng group was 64% (P<0.05).The fluorescence of 48~96h aggregation points in Caenorhabditis elegans AM141 of control group were(6 ±1), (27 ±2), (56 ±4), which of Ginseng group were (4 ±1) in 48 h, (20 ±3) in 72 h and (45 ±2) in 96 h, the differences between two groups were all significant(P <0.05).The average survival time of Caenorhabditis elegans AM141 of control group was (23 ±2)days, which of Ginseng group was (27 ±2)days;average survival time of Caenorhabditis elegans HA759 of control group was (24 ±2)days, which of Ginseng group was (27 ±2)days,the difterences were all signiyicant(P<0.05).Conclusion Ginseng polysaccharides can not only prolong the lifespan of the C.elegans, but also can restrain polyQ gathered and ease the polyQ neurotoxicity associated with aging.

Objective To summarize the experiences and long-term follow-up results in the treatment of severe mitral stenosis by balloon expansion in one step. Methods A new one-step method for direct mitral balloon expansion of the mitral valve was performed in 492 patients with mitral stenosis. Their mean age was 41.2?10.5y (15-68 y). 156 patients were male, and 336 were female. Results PBMV was effectively performed in 492 cases,and the success rate was 98.2% (483/492);mitral valve area was enlarged from 0.89?0.18cm 2 to 2.21?0.41cm 2 . 211 cases were followed-up from 8 months to 98 months. Restenosis rate for the dilated mitral valve was 11.4% (24/211),death rate 4.2%(9/211),and mitral valve replacement was done in 5.2% (11/211). Mean operation time was 36.5?12.1min. Conclusion Percutaneous mitral commissurotomy by balloon dilatation gave excellent immediate and late clinical results.

Objective To evaluate the effect of sevoflurane preconditioning on intestinal injury in the patients undergoing resection for liver cancer.Methods Forty patients of both sexes,aged 20-60 yr,weighing 5075 kg,of ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ (liver function Child-Pugh grade A),undergoing resection for right liver cancer,were randomly divided into 2 groups (n =20 each):sevoflurane preconditioning group (S group) and control group (C group).Anesthesia was induced with target-controlled infusion of propofol and remifentanil.Tracheal intubation was facilitated with cisatracurium.Anesthesia was maintained with target-controlled infusion of propofol and remifentanil.S group inhaled sevoflurane with the end-tidal concentration of 2.0％ for 30 min starting from the end of intubation,followed by washout.Before induction (T0),immediately after hepatic portal was clamped (T1),at 1,3 and 6 h after occlusion of hepatic portal was released (T2-4) and at 24 h after operation (T5),arterial blood samples were obtained for determination of serum tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α),intestinal fatty acids binding protein (Ⅰ-FABP) and D-lactate levels.Results The concentrations of serum TNF-α and D-lactate started to rise at T2,peaked at T4,and started to decline at T5,and the serum Ⅰ-FABP concentrations started to rise at T2,peaked at T3,and started to decline at T4 in the two groups.The concentrations of serum TNF-α,Ⅰ-FABP and D-lactate were significantly lower in S group than in C group.Conclusion Sevoflurane preconditioning can inhibit inflammatory responses and reduce intestinal injury in the patients undergoing resection for liver cancer.

Objective To investigate the effects and their potential mechanisms of splenectomy plus esophagogastric devascularization on non-invasive indexes of liver fibrosis and the cirrhosis progress in portal hypertensive patients with HBV-related cirrhosis. Methods Twenty consecutive portal hypertensive patients with positive HBsAg,negative HBV-DNA and Child-Pugh A(n=14)or B(n=6)were collected in this study. ELISA method was used to test the level of serum MMP-1 and TIMP-1;electrochemilumines-cence was used to measure hyaluronic acid( HA),N-terminal type Ⅲ procollagen peptide( PC-Ⅲ),lami-nin(LN)and collagen typeⅣ(C-IV). Results The serum TIMP-1,HA,PCⅢ,LN,and C-Ⅳwere signifi-cantly lower than the preoperative levels(p<0. 05),and MMP-1 slowly increased compared with the pre-operative levels(p<0. 05). The changes between TIMP-1 and HA,PC-Ⅲ,LN,or C-Ⅳ were positively correlated(r=0. 458~0. 783,p<0. 01/0. 05). The changes between MMP-1 and HA,PC-Ⅲ,LN,or C-Ⅳ were negatively correlated(r= -0. 545~ -0. 873,p<0. 01/0. 05). Conclusion Splenectomy plus esophagogastric devascularization can decrease non-invasive hepatic fibrosis serum markers and cytokines (TIMP-1),conducive to slowing down the disease progression in patients with cirrhosis.

Objective To observe the feasibility and efficacy of small-incision high-ligation of great saphenous vein combined with endovascular microwave coagulation plus local injection of lauromacrogol for varicose veins of lower limbs . Methods From October 2012 to October 2013, there were 60 patients (70 legs) treated by high-ligation of the great saphenous vein , during which endovascular microwave coagulation was performed by using radiator and an additional injection of sclerotherapy at local tortuous vessels was carried out ( observation group ) .The control group ( between August 2011 and September 2012 ) underwent the traditional saphenous vein ligation plus superficial vein stripping surgery .The operation time , blood loss during operation , number of incisions , length of groin incision , and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups . Results As compared with the control group , the observation group had singnificantly shorter operative time , fewer blood loss , fewer surgical incisions , and shorter groin incision, respectively [(50.8 ±2.6) min vs.(103.5 ±16.0) min, t=-25.183, P=0.000;(43.2 ±4.6) ml vs.(107.5 ± 35.2) ml, t=-14.030, P=0.000;2.2 ±0.7 vs.6.3 ±2.5, t=-12.233, P=0.000;(2.3 ±0.3) cm vs.(4.8 ±0.3) cm, t=-17.697, P=0.000].There was no significant difference in complications rates between the two groups : local skin numbness occurred in 40 cases in the observation group and in 38 cases in the control group (χ2 =0.147, P =0.702 ) and subcutaneous congestion was noted in 4 cases in the observation group and in 9 cases in the control group (χ2 =2.157, P=0.142). Conclusion Small-incision high-ligation of the great saphenous vein combined with endovascular microwave coagulation plus local injection of lauromacrogol for varicose veins of lower limbs has advantages of minimal invasion , good cosmetic outcomes , quick recovery , high efficacy, fewer complications , and easy performance .

Objective To investigate the value in distinguishing benign and malignant vertebral fractures with MR diffusion-weighted imaging(DWI).Methods 31 patients with 58 vertebral fractures were underwent routine MRI scanning and echo-planar DWI(EPI/DWI).The materials were divided into benign group(n=32,20 cases),malignant group(n=18,8cases),tuberculosis group(n=8,3cases) and normal vertebral body group(n=31). Signal intensities on DWI were compared and apparent diffusion coeffient(ADC) values of normal and abnormal vertebral bodies were calculated. ADC values among the benign,malignant,tuberculosis vertebral bodies and normal ones were quantitatively analyzed and compared.Results The ADC values of benign,malingnant,tuberculosis and normal vertebral bodies were (1.44?0.41)?10 -3 mm2/s,(0.94?0.17)?10 -3 mm2/s,(0.98?0.13)?10 -3 mm2/s and(0.42?0.16)?10 -3 mm2/s ,respectively. The ADC values of the three abnormal groups were higher than normal group ( all P0.05). The sensitivity and specificity of ADC for the diagnosis of malignant lesion were 72.2% and 90.6% if the upper bound of 95% confidence interval was set as a differential level.Conclusion DWI provides an important supplement to the routine MRI in the differentiation of benign with malignant vertebral fractures.

OBJECTIVETo explore the relationship between the temperature and time in moxa cone moxibustion with different purities of moxa.

METHODSAccording to the purities, the moxa were divided into a 10 : 1 group, a 20 : 1 group, a 30 : 1 group and a 40 : 1 group, 30 moxa cones in each group. With the VICTOR DM6902 electronic thermometer, the temperature of the undersurface center at different time points during the moxa cone moxibustion with different purities of moxa was measured. Once the moxa cone was ignited, the results were recorded at the end of each second. Also the temperature peak of the undersurface center and the time when the peak occurred were recorded.

RESULTThe undersurface temperature was increased in all the groups; the time of moxa cone reaching the lowest peak temperature was significantly different in all the groups (all P<0. 05), which was the 10 : 1 group, 20 : 1 group, 30 : 1 group and 40 : 1 group from slow to fast. 50 s, 60 s, 70 s, 80 s and 90 s after moxa cone was ignited, the temperature of moxa cone at the same time point was significantly different in all the groups (all P<0. 05), which was the 10 : 1 group, 20 : 1 group, 30 : 1 group and 40 : 1 group from slow to fast. Conclusion Among the moxa with purity of 10 : 1, 20 : 1, 30 : 1, and 40 : 1, the temperature change rate of the low-purity moxa cone is smaller than that of higher purity, and the stimulating duration of the former is longer than the latter. It is believed that the moxa with purity of 40 : 1 is suitable for scarring moxibustion; the moxa with purity of 30 : 1 and 20 : 1 is suitable for the non-scarring moxibustion; the moxa with purity of 10 : 1 is suitable for gentle moxibustion therapy. The high-purity moxa can also be applied to the field of the low-purity moxa.

Acupuncture Points ; Artemisia ; chemistry ; Humans ; Moxibustion ; instrumentation ; methods ; Plant Leaves ; chemistry ; Temperature ; Time Factors

Objective To develop a time saving and sensitive cell culture system based on hepatitis C virus chimera expressing enhanced green fluorescent protein(EGFP) and to facilitate the study on HCV pathogenesis and screening of anti-HCV drugs.Methods Enhanced green fluorescent protein reporter gene and a mutation V2440L that can yield higher virus titers were introduced into the C-terminus of non-structural protein 5A (NS5A) of the JFH1 viral genome by using recombinant PCR.The viral RNA was transfected into Huh7.5 cells.Viral RNA in supernatant of HCV RNA-transfected cells was determined after transfection by RT-PCR.HCV replication and infection were determined by immunofluorescence assay.IFN-α was used to evaluate the feasibility of this system for anti-HCV drugs screening.Results The viral RNA replicated efficiently in transfected cells.These cells can produce HCV-EGFP reporter virus.Viral RNA levels in supernatant were 3.06× 105 copies/ml and 7.96×106 copies/ml at 72 h and 9 d after transfection,respectively.The virus titer reached to 104 FFU/ml 9 d after transfection.The expression of EGFP was inhibited by IFN-α in a dose dependent manner in Huh7.5 cells infected by HCV-EGFP reporter virus.Conclusion The recombinant HCV JFH1-EGFP reporter gene system is a time saving,cost effective and sensitive method for studying viral replication cycles and screening of anti-HCV drugs.

ObjectiveTo develop a cell culture system with consistent expression of whole hepatitis C virus (HCV) gene and Renilla luciferase gene and to facilitate the study on HCV pathogenesis and the screening of new antiviral drugs.MethodsRenilla luciferase (RLuc) reporter gene and a mutation that could yield higher virus gene expression were introduced into the C-terminus of non-structural protein 5A (NS5A) of the JFH1 viral genome by using recombinant PCR.The viral RNA was transfected into Huh7.5 cells.Naǐve Huh7.5 cells were infected by the supernatant from the viral RNA transfected cells.HCV replication and infection were determined by virus titration,Renilla luciferase assay,immunofluorescence assay and western blotting.IFN-α was used to evaluate the feasibility of this system for anti-HCV new drug screening.ResultsThe viral RNA replicated efficiently in transfected cells.These cells could produce high titer of HCV-Rluc reporter virus and the virus titer reached to 1.5 × 104 FFU/ml at day 15 of posttransfection.The activity of Renilla luciferase was inhibited by IFN-α in a dose dependent manner in Huh7.5 cells infected by HCV-Rluc reporter virus.ConclusionThe recombinant HCV-JFH1-Rluc reporter gene system is sensitive and efficient.It can be a useful tool for high throughput screening of anti-HCV drugs.

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of Ziyin Yangxue Qingre Formula (Formula for enriching yin,nourishing blood and clearing heat) on primary Sjogren's Syndrome (pSS).Methods Totally 64 female pSS patients were randomized into a treating group (33 cases),and a control group (31 cases).The control group was administered Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablet.In addition,the treating group was prescribed Ziyin Yangxue Qingre Formula.Three-month treatment was as one course.After one course of treatment,the changes in symptom scores,salivation quantity,tear quantity,and immuno-infective indices were observed to compare the effect between both groups.Results The total effective rate of the treating group(87.88%) was significantly higher than that (64.52%) of the control group (P