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Objective To observe the effects of Chinese medicinal herbs with the efficacy of invigorating spleen, upbearing the clear, and tonifying spleen on the obesity degree, fat hormones, and insulin resistance in diet-induced obesity (DIO) rats;To choose better anti-obesity herbs from different Chinese medicinal herbs that can tonify spleen. Methods Among the 130 Wistar rats, 10 were chosen as the blank control group (fed with basal forage), and the remaining 120 were administered with high-fat high-nutrition forage for 13 weeks. According to weight, 50 DIO rats and 10 diet-induced obesity resistance (DIO-R) rats were obtained. DIO rats were divided into model group (normal saline), sibutramine group, invigorating spleen group (Atractylodix Rhizome and Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), upbearing the clear group (Bupleuri Radix and Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) and medicine for tonifying qi and spleen group (Astragali Radix). All groups received gavage with corresponding drugs. Rats in the blank control group and the DIO-R group received gavage with normal saline. The basal forage was administered to rats in the blank control group, while high-fat forage was continually given to rats in the other six groups. Insulin resistance index (IRI), blood glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and adiponectin were detected after blood withdrawing. TNF-α and adiponectin in the fat homogenate were examined. Results Compared with the blank control group, body weight, IRI, and cholesterol of rats in the model group significantly increased (P<0.01);adiponectin in homogenate reduced (P<0.01);serum and adipose homogenate TNF-α increased (P<0.01). Compared with model group, body weight, IRI, cholesterol of rats in DIO-R group significantly decreased (P<0.01);adiponectin in fat homogenate increased (P<0.01). Body weight and cholesterol of rats in the sibutramine group significantly decreased (P<0.01), while serum and adipose homogenates TNF-αdecreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Body weight, IRI and cholesterol of rats in upbearing the clear group decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01);serum and adipose homogenate TNF-α decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01);adiponectin increased in fat homogenate (P<0.05). IRI, cholesterol and serum TNF-αof rats in the invigorating spleen group decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01);adiponectin in serum and adipose homogenate increased (P<0.05). BMI, blood glucose, IRI and cholesterol of rats in Astragali Radix group decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01);TNF-α decreased and adiponectin increased in serum and adipose homogenate (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusion Astragali Radix could reduce obesity induced by high-fat forage, and its effects on improving glucose and lipid metabolism disorder and IR are better than the other TCM groups. Its mechanism is related to decreasing TNF-α and increasing adiponectin level.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of combination therapy with M and α receptors antagonist for the treatment of double-J stent related lower urinary tract symptoms.Methods From May 2013 to May 2014,131 cases,including 71 male and 60 female cases,were accepted the doubte-J stent indwelling after the ureteral lithotripsy,laparoscopic ureterlithotomy and pyeloureteroplasty.Their data was retrospectively reviewed.The age ranged from 29 to 64 years old,mean (47.4 ± 15.2) years old.They were divided into 4 groups randomly,including group A (control group,n =30),no drugs were taken;group B (tamsulosin group,n =34),0.2 mg tamsulosin was taken qd;group C (solifenacin group,n =32),5 mg solifenacin was taken qd;group D (tamsulosin combined with solifenacin group,n =35),0.2 mg tamsulosin and 5mg solifenacin were taken qd.The IPSS scores,QOL scores and visual analogue pain scale (VAPS) scores were assessed pre-operation,1 week after operation,and 4 weeks after operation,respectively.Results All patients were followed-up until the end of this study.In each time point,the IPSS scores in group A was 9.01 ± 2.79,13.18 ± 3.79 and 13.79 ± 3.76,respectively.In group B,the IPSS scores were 7.89 ± 4.29,12.39 ±3.90 and 12.21 ±3.87,respectively.In group C,the IPSS scores were 7.94 ±4.27,12.70 ±4.01 and 11.98 ±4.69,respectively.In group D,the IPSS scores were 8.21 ±3.18,11.97 ±5.03 and 8.17 ± 3.25,respectively.Significant difference in total IPSS scores and obstruction symptom scores were shown between pre-and post-operation (P ＜ 0.05).Comparing to other groups,group D exhibited the significant improvement in IPSS scores 1 and 4 weeks after the operation (P ＜0.05).4 weeks after operation,the QOL scores in group D was significantly lower than that in other groups (P ＜ 0.05).While the VAPS scores didn t show significant differences among those groups (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion M and α receptors antagonist combination therapy can significantly improve lower urinary tract symptom due to indwelling double J stents.

Objective To investigate the Laparoscopic management for Nutcraker Syndrome(NCS) with resection of fibrous ring and placing extravascular stent.Methods This was a retrospective analysis of clinical data and treatment process of cases from March 2010 to February 2015 in urology department,affiliated hospital of Guizhou medical university.Five cases with NCS,4 males and 1 female;age were 28-40 years,mean age was 35 years,all cases were afflicted with gross hematuria and flank pain,the history of gross hematuria were 6-72 months.3 cases were afflicted with proteinuria.Duplex ultrasound scanning before surgery revealed the compressed left renal vein (LRV) between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery(SMA),with peak velocity 110-132 cm/s,an average of 121 cm/s.The flow velocity of LRV in the renal hilum were 18-25 cm/s,an average of 21 cm/s.CT scanning showed that the stricture segment diameter of LRV were 1.2-2.5 mm,an average of 1.8 mm;and the max diameter of proximal dilatation of the LRV in renal hilum were 8.3-15.2 mm,an average of 10.1 mm.The ratio between the dilated segment inner diameter and the stricture segment were 3.4-9.5.Bleeding from the left ureteral orifice was detected by cystoscopy in 3 cases.5 cases were treated by resection of fibrous ring and placing extravascular stent with Laparoscopic management,and the average length of extravascular stent was 4.0 cm.Results The operation was successful in the 5 cases.The average operation time was 83 min.The average blood loss was 65 ml.Hematuria gradually reduce 5-6 days and resolved 7-20 days after surgery in 5 patients.Proteinuria was disappeared successful 2 weeks after surgery in 3 patients.There was no recurrence at 8-24 months' follow-up.3 days after surgery Doppler ultrasound showed the stricture segment diameter of LRV were 3.8-5.6 mm,an average of 4.9 mm;the ratio between the dilated segment inner diameter and the stricture segment decreased were 1.1-2.0,an average of 1.6;the peak velocity of compressed LRV were 25-45 cm/s,an average of 34 cm/s.6 months after surgery,CTA result showed no LRV compression in the aortomesenteric region;the max diameter of LRV in renal hilum were 7.9-9.8 mm and 6.0-8.8 mm in the aortomesenteric region of LRV.Conclusion Etiology of NCS exist a fibrous ring around the left renal vein outflow of the inferior vena cava besides the commonly anatomic extrinsic compression on the LRV as it crosses between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta.The Laparoscopic management for NCS with resection of fibrous ring and placing extravascular stent is an effective minimally invasive treatment.

Objective To analyze the history and present situation of international medical device with visualization softwareto provide references for medical device development in China.Methods CiteSpace visualization software was used to explore international literatures related to medical device from the aspects of yearly quantity,research direction,research organization,quoted literature and etc from 2005 to 2014.Results Medical device drew increasing attention from corresponding researchers,whose development depended on international cooperation.Medical device related closely to engineering and medicine,and had to paid attention to informatization and clinical requirements.Conclusion CiteSpace software is of great value for the study on medical device.

Objective To construct a fusion gene (h1a-spaO) encoding H1a-SpaO protein of Sal-monella paratyphi A ( S.paratyphi A) and to express it in prokaryotic expression system , then to further ana-lyze the immunoprotective effects of the expressed protein rH 1a-SpaO.Methods The h1a-spaO fusion gene formed from separate h1a and spaO genes was amplified by PCR using flexible peptide sequence-containing linking primers and then sequenced after T-A cloning.A prokaryotic expression system for expressing h1a-spaO fusion gene was constructed by using the genetic engineering technique .The expressed protein rH1a-SpaO was examined by SDS-PAGE.The antigenicity and immunoreactivity of rH1a-SpaO protein were deter-mined by Western blot assay .The ability of rH1a-SpaO antiserum agglutinating S.paratyphi A strains was detected by micro-Widal′s test.The immunoprotective effects of rH 1a-SpaO against the lethal dose challenge of S.paratyphi A strains were analyzed in a mouse model and that were compared with those by using equal dose of individual recombinant protein H1a and SpaO (rH1a and rSpaO) as the immunogens, respectively. Results The h1a-spaO fusion gene was 100%identical with the individual h1a or spaO gene in nucleotide and amino acid sequences .The constructed prokaryotic expression system could express the recombinant pro-tein rH1a-SpaO with an advantage of high efficiency .rH1a-SpaO protein was able to react with rH 1a or rSpaO antiserum.Moreover, rH1a-SpaO antiserum also could efficiently recognize rH 1a and rSpaO as well as agglutinate Salmonella paratyphi A strains by binding with H-antigen.The immunoprotective rate (93.3%) in mice pre-immunized with 100 μg of rH1a-SpaO protein was significantly higher than that in those pre-immunized with equal dose of rH1a (60.0%) protein or rSpaO protein(53.3%) (P<0.05).Conclusion The recombinant fusion protein rH 1a-SpaO showed more stronger immunoprotective function than the individ-ual rH1a or rSpaO protein , which could be used as an effective antigen for the development of bi -valent para-typhoid A vaccine or typhoid/paratyphoid capsular polysaccharide-protein combined vaccine .

Adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase(AMPK) is a highly conserved serine/threonine protein kinase which plays an important role in regulating energy metabolism. After cerebral ischemia and hypoxia, AMPK is activated. The activation of AMPK could decrease neurological impairment after cerebral ischemia and plays a neuroprotective role by mechanisms such as inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation, activating autophagy, alleviating apoptosis and promoting angiogenesis. This article reviews the molecular biological characteristics of AMPK and its role and mechanism in cerebral ischemia, aiming to promote an in-depth study of AMPK and make it a novel target for the treatment of ischemic stroke.

Objective : To analyze the survival of patients with malignant mesothelioma, so as to provide insights into the management of malignant mesothelioma. Methods : Totally 36 patients with malignant mesothelioma admitted to Cixi Third People’s Hospital from October 2012 to January 2021 were enrolled, and the demographic features, exposure to asbestos, and diagnosis and treatment were retrospectively reviewed. The survival rate and median survival time were calculated with the life-table method, and the factors affecting the survival rate of malignant mesothelioma were identified using the Kaplan-Meier estimate and log-rank test. Results : The 36 patients with malignant mesothelioma included 6 men ( 16.67% ) and 30 women ( 83.33% ), and had a median age of 61 ( interquartile range, 14 ) years. There were 30 cases with pleural malignant mesothelioma ( 83.33% ) and 6 cases with peritoneal malignant mesothelioma ( 16.67% ), 32 cases ( 88.89% ) with a history of occupational exposure to asbestos, and 26 cases ( 72.22% ) receiving palliative treatment. The 1-, 2- and 3-year cumulative survival rates were 30%, 15% and 3%, respectively, and the median survival time was 0.71 years. In addition, there were no significant differences in the survival period among patients with malignant mesothelioma in terms of gender, age, route of asbestos exposure, duration of asbestos exposure, pathogenic site and treatment regimens ( P>0.05 ). Conclusion The 36 patients with malignant mesothelioma had a median survival period of 0.71 years, and no association was found between the survival period and asbestos exposure or pathogenic site.

Objective: To investigate the effect of chrysotile exposure on ribosomal DNA (rDNA) copy number and DNA damage response, so as to provide insights into the mechanism of asbestos-induced carcinogenesis. Methods: Human pleural mesothelial MeT-5A cells were treated with chrysotile suspensions at doses of 1.25, 2.5 and 5 μg/cm2 (low-, medium-, high-dose group), while PBS served as controls. MeT-5A cells were harvested 6, 24, 48 and 72 h post-treatment, and the rDNA copy numbers and the BIRC5, HRAS, GINS4 and RRM2 mRNA expression were determined using a quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assay. The apoptosis of MeT-5A cells and DNA damage were detected using Muse cell analyzer. The rDNA copy numbers, DNA damage responses and BIRC5, HRAS, GINS4 and RRM2 mRNA expression were compared in MeT-5A cells treated with different doses of chrysotile suspensions. Results: There were significant differences in 45S rDNA copy numbers among low-, medium-, high-dose groups and the control groups 6, 48 and 72 h post-treatment with chrysotile suspensions, and significantly lower 45S rDNA copy numbers were measured in low-, medium- and high-dose groups than in the control group 6 h post-treatment, while significantly higher 45S rDNA copy numbers were found in the high-dose group than in low- and medium-dose groups 48 and 72 h post-treatment (all P<0.05). There were significant differences in 5S rDNA copy numbers among low-, medium-, high-dose groups and the control groups 24, 48 and 72 h post-treatment with chrysotile suspensions, and significantly lower 5S rDNA copy numbers were measured in medium- and high-dose groups than in the control group 24 and 48 h post-treatment, while significantly lower 5S rDNA copy numbers were found in medium- and high-dose groups than in the low-dose group 24, 72 h post-treatment (all P<0.05). There were significant differences in the overall apoptotic rate of MeT-5A cells among groups at different time points, and the overall apoptotic rate of MeT-5A cells were significantly higher in medium- and high-dose groups than in the control group (all P<0.05), with late-stage apoptosis predominantly detected. There were significant differences in the rates of ATM activation and DNA double-strand break in MeT-5A cells among groups 72 h post-treatment, and higher rates of ATM activation and DNA double-strand break were measured in medium- and high-dose groups than in the control group (all P<0.05). In addition, there were significant differences in the relative mRNA expression of BIRC5, HRAS, GINS4 and RRM2 genes among groups 24 and 48 h post-treatment, and significantly lower BIRC5, HRAS, GINS4 and RRM2 mRNA expression was quantified in medium- and high-dose groups than in the control group (all P<0.05). Conclusion Exposure to chrysotile may induce rDNA copy number variations and altered expression of nucleolar proteins in human pleural mesothelial cells, which may be involved in the regulation of DNA damage responses.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of PES14LF polyethersulfone highflux dialyzer on maintenance hemodialysis(MHD)patients. Methods A total of 72 MHD patients from two hospitals in Shanghai were enrolled in a randomized parallel controlled study.Conventional hemodialysis was performed for 4 h with PES14LF dialyzer in trial group and with German F6 dialyzer in control group.For each patient the study lasted one week.The clearances of urea,creatinine and phosphate were calculated.Adverse event and adverse reaction were recorded.Results There were no significant difierences of urea and creatinine clearance and reduction ratio between trial and control group.The phosphate clearance in trial group was significantly higher than that in control group[(144.57±27.83)ml/min vs(117.15±22.77)ml/min,P＜0.051.There was no significant difference of phosphate reduction ratio between trial and control group.The efficiency of urea clearance and urea reduction ratio achieved clinic effective target in two groups and no significant differences in above indexes between two groups were found. Conclusion PES14LF dialyzer is effective and safe for clinical application.