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Objective To evaluate antibacterial and antifungal effect of the composite chitosan artificial skin in vitro. Methods The standard strains were used in the experiment, including Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC25923), Escherichia coli (ATCC25922), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC27853) and Candida albicans (ATCC10231). Twelve agar plates were prepared for each standard strain, which were equally divided into the trial and the control groups. In the trial groups, 50 ?L composite chitosan dermal substitute was added to each prepared agar plate, two samples for each plate. In the control groups, composite collagen-gelatin dermal substitute was used. After the plates were incubated at 35 ℃ for 18 ~ 24 h, the antibacterial or antifungal rings of every sample were measured. Results The composite chitosan dermal substitute showed the antibacterial effect on Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC25923), Escherichia coli (ATCC25922), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC27853) (P

Objective To rapidly isolate and culture sweat gland epithelial cells in vitro and to observe the characteristics of the cells. Methods The secretory coils of sweat glands were dissected and picked out under an anatomical microscope, then digested by collagenase. The harvested epithelial cells of sweat gland were observed for their growth characteristics and identified by immunohistochemistry. Results The cultured epithelial cells grew very well. About 3 weeks later, a distinctive cobblestone appearance was observed in the culture. The antibody-staining showed the cells were positive for epithelial membrane antigen and cytokeratin, but negative for actin, which confirmed that the cells were sweat gland epithelial cells. Conclusion A method is established for rapid isolation and culure of sweat gland epithelial cells in vitro.

Objective To observe the ability of cultured dermal papilla cells(DPCs) to induce hair follicle regeneration and to sustain hair growth in vivo and in vitro. Methods The expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), endothelin-1 (ET-1) and stem cell factor (SCF) in different passages of DPCs, and their possible effects on biologic behaviour of DPCs were measured by in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. Hair follicle regeneration induced by DPCs in hair follicle organotypic culture model and the model implantated into nude mice were studied. Results The expression of ET-1 and SCF in the early passages of cultured DPCs was strong, but became weak and even negative after 6 passages. Hair follicle-like structures were formed in the hair follicle organotypic cultures, composed of DPCs and hair follicle epithelium cells. When the hair follicle organotypic cultures were implanted into the subcutis of nude mice, relatively intact hair follicles were formed. Injection of the early passage DPCs mixed with hair follicle epithelial cells into the subcutis of nude mice resulted in the formation of hair follicle-like structures, while the structures were not formed after the injection of the mixture of hair follicle epithelial cells with dermal sheath fibroblasts or with scalp fibroblasts. There was a positive correlation between the expression levels of ET-1 and SCF in DPCs and the ability of DPCs to induce hair follicle regeneration . Conclusions Cultured DPCs can induce hair follicle regeneration and sustain hair growth in vivo and in vitro. Moreover, the expression levels of ET-1 and SCF are positively correlated with the ability of DPCs to induce hair follicle regeneration.

Problem-based learning (PBL)was used in resident standardized training in depart-ment of pediatrics of Changhai Hospital. Attending doctors with authority were taken as leaders teach-ing group and 3-5 resident doctors as team members. Cases were set up according to the targets of resident standardization training and common clinical diseases in each system. According to the results of the questionnaire after the teaching , both teachers and students were satisfied with the teaching effect and expected targets were reached. Residents made great progress in handling clinical problems.

Dermatology and venerology is a clinical discipline characterized by morphology.With the development of the internet and the application of internet in education,the features and advantages of internet teaching are gradually recognized including high flexibility,rich information and good student-teacher interaction.This article focused on the establishment and practice of internet teaching to improve teaching quality.

Objective To investigate whether epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)is involved in the anti-invasion and anti-metastasis effects of curcumin on MDA-MB-2 3 1 breast cancer cell line and further analyze the underlying mechanisms.Methods MTT method was used to detect the anti-proliferative effect of curcumin on MDA-MB-2 3 1 cell line induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS).The morphological changes were determined by optical and transmission electron microscopy,respectively.The expressions of Vimentin,E-cadherin,NF-κB and Snail were analyzed using RT-PCR and Western blotting.Results Curcumin could inhibit the occurrence of LPS-induced EMT of MDA-MB-2 3 1 breast cancer cell line, decrease the expression of LPS-induced EMT marker Vimentin and increase the expression of E-cadherin, resulting in the inhibition of in vitro cell motility and invasiveness.These actions were mediated by inactivating NF-κB-Snail signaling pathways.Conclusion Our data provide a new perspective of the anti-invasion mechanism of curcumin,indicating that the effect is in part due to its ability to inhibit the EMT process.

Objective To investigate the effect of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) on migration and apoptosis of,as well as phosphorylated-Akt (p-Akt) expression in cultured human eccrine sweat gland epithehal cells (hESGc).Methods The first generation of hESGc were cultured in keratinocyte serum free medium (KSFM) and treated with various concentrations (2,20,40μg/L) of HGF for different durations.Then,cell scratch test was performed to detect cell migration,a double staining flow cytometry assay using annexin VFITC/propidium iodide to detect cell apoptosis.and Western blot to measure the expression of p-Akt.Results HGF of 2μg/L had no effect on the migration of hESGc,while that of 20 μg/L and 40μg/L could promote the migration of hESGc by 33.2% and 228.2%.respectively.The average number of cells migrating into the scrach zone was significantly lower in untreated cell group than that in 20 and 40μg/L HGF-treated cell group (17.3±5.5 vs 23.0±6.3 and 56.7±7.9,t=2.653, 15.858,P<0.05,0.01, respectively).The apoptosis rate was 14.76% in untreated cells,14.16%,13.5% and 8.87% in cells treated with HGF of 2,20 and 40μ/L, respectively;there was a significant difference between untreated cells and 40μg/L HGF-treated cells (t=7.852,P<0.01).HGF could activate the phosphorylation of Akt protein and increase the expression of p-Akt.Conclusion HGF could promote the migration of,inhibit the apoptosis of,and stimulate the p-Akt expression in.hESGc.

Objective To compare the epidermal shape built by different passages of keratinocytes and its ability of proliferation and differentiation in three-dimensional conditions.Methods Different passages of keratinocytes were used to construct tissue-engineered skin.The morphology of the tissue-engineered skin was observed with HE and PAS staining,while CK1/CK10,CK5/CK14,Ki67 were detected by immunohistochemical assays.Results All the tissue-engineered skin had a significant dermoepidermal structure.The stratification of 1st and 2nd passage skins were better,and 2nd passage epidermis was thicker than that in other passages (P＜0.05).Dermoepidermal structure in collagen type Ⅳ group binded more tightly,but collagen type Ⅳ had little effect on the thickness of the epidermis (P＞0.05).In collagen type Ⅳ group PAS stain was negative,indicating type Ⅳ collagen was unable to promote the reconstruction of BM in vitro.The Ki-67 proliferation index of the 2nd keratinocyte was similar to the normal skin,the remaining passages keratinocyte proliferation gradually decreased (P＜0.05) ; the 1st and 2nd passage skins expressed CK1/CK10 and CK5/CK14.Conclusions Keratinocytes before the 3rd passage have a better ability in the proliferation and differentiation,and so they are more suitable as seed cells for tissue-engineered skin.

Objective To investigate the clinical outcomes of surgical excision combined with recom binant interferon aipha-2b in the treatment of acral malignant melanoma (MM). Methods Fifteen patients with acral MM admitted to the department since 2004 were recruited into this study. The tumors varied from 1.8 mm to 3.9 mm in invasion depth. Thin tumors with an invasion depth of 1.8 - 2.0 mm were excised with a margin of lcm beyond the tumors, and those with an invasion depth of 2.0 - 3.9 mm were excised with a margin of 2 cm beyond the tumors. After excision, 4 cases of minor excision were sutured directly, 10 cases of large excision were repaired with adjacent skin grafts and flaps, 1 patient with the involvement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint underwent toe amputation followed by the repair of planta wound surface with the remaining skin on the dorsa of toes. Patients received intramuscular recombinant interferon alpha-2b for 3 months (3 million units daily for the first 3 days and 6 million units for the remaining days) following operation. Results There were 6 cases of MM in situ and 9 cases of invasive MM in this study. All the skin grafts and flaps survived. Within the 3-year follow up, relapse was observed only in 1 patient with invasive MM. Recovery was achieved in the functions of feet in all patients. Conclusion The excision of tumors with a margin determined by tumor thickness plus intramuscular interferon alpha-2h may improve the survival of patients with cutaneous MM in planta pedis with avoidance of amputation.