Objective In order to study the value of drug treatment for leukemia, quercetin was delivered to the cultured NB4 cell line. MethodsUsing RT- PCR and western blot, we studied the expression of mutant p53 gene and protein after inducing 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120h by the quercetin with different concentrations (30, 60, 90μmol/L). Results We verified the results that quercetin with concentration of 30 ～90μmol/L could successfully inhibit the expression of mutant p53 protein, but the mutant p53 gene did not have. ConclusionThat data suggested that quercetin would be an effective method for the therapy of leukemia.

Objective To investigate the effect of serum-deprivation on the changes of [ Ca2+ ] i and the protein release of S100A13 and fibroblast growth factor 1 ( FGF-1 ) in thyroid cancer TT cell,and to reveal the role of Ca2+in the protein release of S100Al3 and FGF-1.Methods The protein expressions of FGF-1 and S100A13 in TT cells under serum-deprivation were detected by Western blot.The released FGF-1 protein from TT cells in the supernatant fluid was detected by ELISA.Realtime dynamic examinations on the change of 1 h [ Ca2+ ] i in TT cells under serum-deprivation were detected by confocal laser scanning microscopy.Then,the effect of EGTA( 2.5 mmol/ L),BAPTA-AM (2.5 μmol/L)on distributions of the fluorescence of S100AI 3 and FGF-1 in TT cells under serumdeprivation for6 h were detected by indirect immunofluorescence.Results The expressions of FGF-1 and S100A13 in TT cells after serum-deprivation for4 h and 6 h were reduced( P＜0.05 or P＜0.01 ),but the released FGF-1 protein from TT cells in the supernatant fluid was elevated ( P＜0.05 or P＜0.01).Confocal laser scanning of Ca2+ imaging indicated that [ Ca2+ ] i of serum-deprivation TT cells maintained the relative stabilization within 23 win,but the rapid rise of [ Ca2+ ] i achieved peak value 1.6 μmol/L after 30 min,and remained stable for about 17 win,and thereafter 40 win slowly dropped to a low level From 40 win to 60 win the [ Ca2+ ] i was about 0.3-0.6 μ mol/L.The average [ Ca2+ ] i was higher than that in normal group,EGTA group,and BAPTA-AM group within 1 h.The protein expressions of S100A13 and FGF-1 did not drop obviously in EGTA group and BAPTA-AM group.Conlusion The release of S100A13 and FGF-1 from TT cell under serum-deprivation is possibly related with the change of [ Ca2+ ]i.Both Ca2+-chelating agents EGTA and BA PTA-AM are able to inhibit the rise of [ Ca2+ ] i and release of S100A 13 and FGF-1 from TT cells under serum-deprivation.

OBJECTIVE:To establish the quality standard of Liyan mixture. METHODS:TLC was conducted to identify the Scrophularia ningpoensis,Terminalia chebula and Glycyrrhiza uralensis;HPLC was conducted to determine the content of chloro-genic acid. The column was Agilent Eclipse Plus C18 with mobile phase of methanol-0.2% phosphoric acid (18:82,V/V) at flow rate of 1.0 ml/min,the detection wavelength was 327 nm,column temperature was 30 ℃ and the injection volume was 20 μl. RE-SULTS:TLC showed S. ningpoensis,T. chebula and G. uralensis had clear spots and good separation. There was no interference for negative control. The linear range of chlorogenic acid was 0.16-1.6 μg(r=0.999 9);RSDs of precision,stability and reproduc-ibility tests were lower than 1.0%,recovery was 96.9%-101.4%(RSD=1.17%,n=9). CONCLUSIONS:The method is simple and reproducible,and can be used for the quality control of Liyan mixture.

Objective To investigate whether the release of fibroblast growth factor-1 ( FGF-1 ) was changed after inhibition of S100A13 gene (small hairpin RNA, shRNA)and serum-deprivation in human thyroid cancer cells (TT cells ). Methods The S100A13-shRNA pENTRTM/U6 entry vector was transfected into TT cells. The expression of S100A13 mRNA and protein was detected by immunoflurescence, real-time RT-PCR, and Western blot. Then TT cells were treated with S100A13 gene inhibition and serum-deprivation. The changes in release of FGF-1 were detected by indirect immunoflurescence, RT-PCR, and ELISA. Results S100A13 shRNA transfected TT cells (S100A13 RNAi cells)had a reduction of S100A13 gene and protein expression by 80%.Indirect immunofluorescence indicated FGF-1 was mostly localized in the cytoplasm and nucleus of TT cells in primary culture. When serum-deprivation stress was given to TT cells, FGF-1 in cytoplasm almost disappeared in the cells at 6 h. RT-PCR indicated that when serum-deprivation stress was given to TT cells the mRNA of FGF-1 was reduced. ELISA showed that with inhibition of S100A13, the release of FGF-1 was reduced (P＜0.05).Conclusion S100A13-shRNA pENTRTM/U6 entry vector transfected TT cells may inhibit the expression of S100A13 and reduce the release of FGF-1.

Acute Kidney Injury ; chemically induced ; Adult ; Antipsychotic Agents ; adverse effects ; Humans ; Male ; Rhabdomyolysis ; chemically induced ; Sulpiride ; adverse effects

OBJECTIVETo investigate the antithrombotic effects and its molecular mechanisms of prazosin combined with anisodamine (Ani).

METHODSIsolated rat tail artery rings model was employed to evaluate the vasodilative effects of drugs, mice tail thrombosis model induced by carrageenan was used to study the antithrombotic effects and its molecular mechanisms of the drug composition.

RESULTSAmong alpha1-adrenoreceptor antagonists, prazosin(Pra) had the greatest relaxation rate, which was (82.6 +/- 8.9)%, and the EC50 value was 0.44 micromol/L. The drug composition of anisodamine and prazosin of different doses could decrease the length of the tail thrombosis from (24.6 +/- 4.6)mm to (6.9 +/- 2.7)mm, and the rate of thrombosis was decreased from 86.6% to 50.0%. The drug composition could prolong the prothrombin time (PT) distinctively, but it had no effect on the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT). It also could restrain the decrease of serum levels of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) and 6- Keto -PGF1alpha as well as the increase of type-1 plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) and thromboxane B2 (TXB2) in the mice.

CONCLUSIONThe drug composition formed by anisodamine and prazosin has good effects of relaxing extremities tiny blood vessels and it can fight against thrombosis, its antithrombotic mechanisms may be related to the influence of the extrinsic coagulation pathway, inhibition of platelet activation functions and the promotion of fibrinolysis function.

Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists ; pharmacology ; Animals ; Disease Models, Animal ; In Vitro Techniques ; Male ; Prazosin ; pharmacology ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar ; Solanaceous Alkaloids ; pharmacology ; Thrombosis ; drug therapy

Anti-Arrhythmia Agents ; therapeutic use ; Cardiomyopathies ; drug therapy ; etiology ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Moricizine ; therapeutic use ; Tachycardia ; complications ; drug therapy ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To investigate the cause of metastatic metatarsalgia after hallux valgus surgery and the clinical outcomes of Weil osteotomy for metastatic metatarsalgia after hallux valgus surgery. Methods From July 2009 to Janurary 2012, data of 27 patients (27 feet) with metastatic metatarsalgia of 2nd to 4th head of metatarsal bone after hallux valgus surgery who had been treated by Weil osteotomy were retrospectively analyzed. There were 1 male and 26 females with an average age of 51 years (range, 28-73 years). Metatarsalgia occurred 6-24 months after operation for hallux valgus. 13 feet underwent mini-invasive cervi-cal wedge osteotomy of the first metatarsal, 7 with Chevron procedure, 5 with Akin procedure, and 2 with Lapidus procedure. No shortening in first metatarsal was found in 5 feet with Akin osteotomy, while there were varying degrees of shortening in first meta-tarsal in the remaining 22 feet. The clinical results were evaluated by American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) scores. The preoperative and postoperative plantar pressure changes were tested by plantar pressure tester. Results 25 Patients were followed up for 12-42 months (average, 24 months). Among these 25 cases, the metatarsalgia of 23 cases were completely disappeared. The metatarsal plantar lateral metastatic pain occurred in the remaining 2 cases (2 feet) and 1 was relieved by the foot pad, 1 was cured by re-Weil osteotomy. AOFAS score was 46.82 ± 6.13 before surgery and 90.63 ± 1.65 after surgery. The VAS score was 7.5 (6, 7) before surgery and 0.5 (0, 1.0) after surgery. The last follow-up, according to the score of AOFAS toe metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal joint, of which 23 cases were excellent, 1 good, 1 poor;the excellent and good rate was 96%(24/25). Preoperative pressure under 2nd to 5th metatarsal head were 3.12±1.62 Pa, 5.81±1.92 Pa, 4.63± 2.10 Pa, 3.37±1.57 Pa, 1.67±1.20 Pa and postoperative were 3.33±1.35 Pa, 3.89±1.08 Pa, 3.65±1.96 Pa, 2.25±1.23, (1.48±1.11) Pa. Postoperative pressure under 2nd to 5th metatarsal head were significantly decreased. Conclusion Weil osteotomy can effec-tively adjust the length of the metatarsal and the height of metatarsal head, thus effectively improve the pressure under the metatar-sal head, so it could reach a good effect in the treatment of metastatic metatarsalgia after hallux valgus surgery.

Object Under the premise of protecting periodicals published in Republic of China, these periodicals were processed with digitalization for the purpose of being utilized in a easy way. Methods Oracle 9i database software was used to establish database table structure. Periodicals published in Republic of China were selected, periodicals pictures were processed and the literature subjects were indexed before databases retrieval system of these periodicals was made and published. Results A full text data base retrieval system containing 20 kinds of periodicals published in Republic of China was established, to provide both retrieval from multi-angles and picture browsing of the full text. Conclusion Digitalization technique is a way of reproducible protection and utilization of periodicals published in Republic of China.

Objective To investigate the iodine nutritional status of targeted population in the high-risk areas of iodine deficiency disorders in Chongqing, so as to provide scientific evidence for establishing prevention and remedial measures. Methods Six towns were selected in Chengkou and Wuxi Counties to found suspected dementia patients born after first Jan, 1997. Two hundred children aged 8-10 years were investigated in every town. The thyroid volume, intelligence quotient(IQ) and urinary iodine of the children were examined. Forty women (pregnant and nursing women) were investigated in every town. The iodine content of salt from their home was measured. The thyroid volume was examined by palpation and B-uhrasound. IQ was measured by combined Raven Test in China(CRT-RC2). Urinary iodine was determined using the acid digest arsenic-cerium contacting method, and iodined salt was detected using direct titration method. Results Six suspected dementia patients were found in the local town hospital. Five eases were excluded. There was 1 case born in other place. The rates of goiter by palpation and B-ultrasound were 9.58%(92/960) and 8.89%(65/731), respectively. The median of urinary iodine of children and women was 319.15 μg/L and 248.42 μg/L, respectively. The mean of IQ of the children was 103.32. The coverage rate of iodine salt from residents was 98.82%(336/340). Conclusions The iodine nutrition of children was good and there is no newly occurred cretinism in Chengkou and Wuxi Counties. Goiter rate and median of urinary iodine aged 8-10 years and of women, coverage rate of iodine salt from resident has meet the standard set for basical elimination iodine deficiency disorders.