The selective toxicity of the mitochondria-specific cationic fluorescent dye rhodamine 123 (Rh-123) on HeLa cells in culture was studied. In this report, we demonstrate that with continuous exposure, Rh-123 markedly inhibited the growth of HeLa cells but had little effect on normal human kidney fibroblasts. With continuously exposed to Rh-123, the growth rate, colony forming ability, and mitotic index of HeLa cells were decreased. The mechanism of toxicity of Rh-123 on HeLa ceils was investigated by EM and enzyme cytochemistry stain. The mitochondria of carcinoma cells were the main targets for the inhibitory action of Rh-123, since they selectively accumulated the dye. At the dosage of Rh-123 which was toxic to HeLa cells, the structure and function of mitochondria were disrupted, as the mitochondriarelated enzymes, i. e., ATPase, LDH, and SDH were inhibited. The possible mechanism of the action of Rh-123 on HeLa cells is briefly discussed.

This paper reviewed the existing literatures of executive function in obsessive -compulsive disorder (OCD) patients, and critically examined four neurocognitive tests in the recent ten years' studies, including stroop task, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test(WCST),London tower, and Trail-making test. In addition, we discuss the problems occurred in the past experiments, and put forward suggestions for further studies.

Objective: To develop the Chinese mood adjective check list (CMACL) and study the validation of this scale. Methods: The CMACL was filled by 1010 subjects aged 21.0 ? 7.4, 507 males and 464 females (39 lost gender information), which were randomly split into two samples after balancing the gender for exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). 232 middle school students divided into five groups according to their grades were engaged in the test-retest study at the first to fourth and sixth weeks. 34 volunteers finished the CMACL and self-rating depression scale (SDS) and 30 college students joined the validation study to test the correlation between the CMACL and state trait anxiety inventory. Results: A four-factor model was found by EFA and confirmed by CFA, which has the following dimensions: Fidget(F)?Happy and excited(HE), Pain and sad(PS),Angry and hate(AH). 30 items were also left in the CMACL after the modification(GFI=0.902,AGFI=0.883,NFI=0.884,TLI=0.931,CFI=0.937,RMSEA=0.046). Reliabilities of the four factors are higher than 0.80. Validation studies showed: (1) SDS total score is significantly positive-correlated with F (P

Objective: to develop the peptic ulcer (PU) symptoms self rating scale (PUSRS) and study the validation of this scale. Methods: The PUSRS was filled by 151 PU patients, 118 males and 30 females (3 lost gender information, aged 38.61?14.99), which were recruited from 18 gastroenterology departments. 30 PU patients were engaged in the test-retest study. 40 PU patients and 30 gastritis patients joined the discriminate validation study. Results: Two factors, pain factor (PF) and dyspepsia factor(DF), were found by exploratory factor analysis. Reliabilities of the two factors are 0.786 (PF) and 0.753(DF). Validation studies showed that PU patients have significantly higher PUSRS total score (P

OBJECTIVE:To study the preparation of fluconazole eyedrops as well as its quality control.METHODS:The content of fluconazole in eyedrops was determined with HPLC.The quality control of eyedrops has done in accordance with ChP.RESULTS:The average recovery was100.4%,RSD=0.54%(n=5).CONCLUSION:The formula of this preparation is reasonable with simple and convenient technology.Moreover,its quality control is easy to handle.

Objective To study the curative effect of major aphthous ulcer using povidone-iodine,H_2O_2 asso- ciated with levamisole liniment.Methods The RAU patients were divided into 2 groups randomly.The patients of curative group were instructed to use povidone-iodine,H_2O_2 and levamisole liniment;The control group were in- structed to take metronidazole,antibiotics,compound vitamin B and vitamin C.Then the patients were observed peri- odically.Results The success rate of curative group was 85 % and the control group was 55 %.The difference had statistical significance(P＜0.01).Conclusion Treatment of major aphthous ulcer using povidone-iodine,H_2O_2 and levamisole liniment is effective.

BACKGROUND: The super-hydrophobic surface exhibits excellent super-hydrophobic property, which attracts more attention in anti-coagulation property study. However, the test result is differing from the expectation.OBJECTIVE: To summarize the research status of super-hydrophobic effects on anti-coagulation.METHODS: The web of science database was retrieved with key words of "super-hydrophobic surface; blood compatibility; platelet adhesion; protein adsorption" to search papers concerning anti-coagulation property of super-hydrophobic surface. A total of 37 papers were initially searched by computer. According to the inclusive criteria, 20 papers were initially in this review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Through thorough analyzing different test methods of platelet adhesion used by present researchers, including in vitro static platelet adhesion, in vitro blood circulation experiments and in vivo animal experiments, we find that it may be not accurate and objective to obtain the conclusion of the super-hydrophobic surface possessing positive effect on anti-coagulation only by statically testing platelet adhesion in vitro. In order to confirm whether the super-hydrophobic luminal surface has anti-coagulating property, analysis of the blood deposition onto the luminal surface after in vitro circulation experiments and in vivo implantation experiments must be performed.

Objective To analyze the expression levels of matrix metallo proteinase-2 (MMP-2) and matrix metallo proteinase-9 (MMP-9) in serum of patients with esophageal cancer,and to analyze the interrelations among MMP-2,MMP-9 and clinicopathologic characteristics of esophageal cancer.Methods The levels of serum MMP-2,MMP-9 from 60 patients with esophageal cancer were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.The interrelations among MMP-2,MMP-9 and clinicopathologic characteristics of esophageal cancer including age,gender,histological type,whether or not lymph nodes metastasis and TNM staging were analyzed.Results The levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in control group were 61.31 ng/ml and 87.67 ng/ml,the levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in patients with esophageal cancer were 121.66 ng/ml and 169.73 ng/ml.The levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were significantly higher in patients with esophageal cancer than that of general population (t =3.015,P =0.007; t =2.037,P =0.04).The level of MMP-2 was significantly associated with whether or not lymph node metastasis (t =2.150,P =0.04) and clinical staging (t =2.186,P=0.03).The level of MMP-9 was significantly associated with whether or not lymph node metastasis (t =2.390,P =0.02) and clinical staging (t =2.149,P =0.03).The levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 have no reference to age,gender and histological type (all P＞0.05).Conclusion MMP-2 and MMP-9 may correlate with tumor invasion and metastasis in patients with esophageal cancer.

Objective:To probe into clinical therapeutic effects of separated TCM compound recipe Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction for combination of disease and syndrome,so as to further expound the law of TCM recipe formulation.Methods:By using randomized double blind placebo control method,123 cases were randomly divided into Xuefu Zhuyu group,refine Xuefu Zhuyu group,drug-pair group and placebo group.Each ease was administered 10ml each time,thrice daily,4 weeks as one course.Results:The therapeutic effect for angina pectoris of coronary heart disease was in order of Xuefu Zhuyu group,refine Xuefu Zhuyu group,drug-pair group and placebo group(P

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of double-balloon push enteroscopy in patients with obscure small bowel bleeding. Methods Thirty-four cases with suspected small bowel bleeding were received double-balloon push enleroscopy from April to November 2003. Results The lesions were detected in 30 of 34 cases; the total diagnostic yield was 88. 3% . The enteroscopy reached to middle jejunum, middle or low portion of ileum in 1 and 3 cases with negative findings. Among thirty positive cases, the diagnosis were angiodysplasia 7 cases (20.6% , 1 in jejunum, 3 in jejunal-ileum, 3 in ileum) , small bowel tumor 11 cases (32.4% ) , all cases were certified by operation and pathology. The tumor growth in duodenum, jejunum and ileum were 2, 5 and 4 cases respectively. Pathology of incised tumors included lipoma, leiomyoma hemangioma, pheochromoeytoma, Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and adenoearcinoma, 4 cases with Crohn's disease (11. 8% ) , and 8 cases in others. Conclusion The most common causes of obscure small bowel bleeding were angiodysplasia, small bowel tumor and Crohn's disease. Double-balloon push enleroscopy was a safe, reliable and effective diagnostic modality with high clinical value for obscure small bowel bleeding.