Objective To investigate the effect of antisense inhibitor of telomerase on growth of tumor cells.Methods:Phosphorothioate antisense oligonucleotides (PS-ASON) with sequence TAGGGTTAGACAA which can recognize the RNA template region of telomerase and PS-random primer with 13-nucleotides were incubated with RCZ cell line derived from renal cell carcinoma (RCC).The number of cells was counted from 1 to 43 days,doubling time was calculated and inhibiting rate was determined by MTT method.Results ASON group reduced the number of cells (P<0.01), lengthened doubling time (P<0.005),and elevated the inhibiting rate (P<0.01) compared with random primer control and empty control.The efficacy depended on the dose of ASON (P<0.05) and it was of sequence-selective specificity.Conclusion The ASON targeted to the RNA template has an inhibition effect on the growth of RCZ cell and may have potential significance in tumor therapy.

Objective:In present study we observed the effect of whole body irradiation (WBI) with 75 mGy X-rays on the immune function of tumor-bearing mice.Methods:Lewis lung carcinoma cells were implanted into the right thigh muscle of C57BL/6J mice.Ten days after tumor implantation,the tumor-bearing mice were administrated with 75 mGy X-rays WBI,then the mice were sacrificed 18 h after irradiation to detect the immune parameters including the spontaneous proliferation of thymocytes,the proliferative response of splenocytes to ConA and LPS,the cytotoxic activities of specific cytotoxic lymphocytes (CTL) and natural killer cells (NK),as well as lymphokine activated killer cells (LAK) in spleen.The methods we used were 3H-TdR incorporation or release assay.Results:The immune parameters of exposed tumor-bearing mice were much higher than those of sham-irradiated tumor-bearing mice (P<0.01).Conclusion:These results suggested that low dose radiation (LDR) could enhance the immune function of tumor-bearing mice,which might be of practical significance in the prevention and therapy of cancer.

Objective: To find out whether or not low dose radiation could induce resistance to challenge dose-induced depression of immune functions.Methods:The following techniques were employed in this experiment:flow cytometry with immunofluorescence for the expression of TCR/CD3 receptor,3H-TdR incorporation technique for the spontaneous proliferation of thymocytes and the mitogen-induced proliferation of splencoytes as well as a bioassay with CTLL cells for IL-2 production.Results:The following optimal conditions for the induction of immunological adaptive response were determined:0.025 to 0.1 Gy for the conditioning doses (D1),1.0 to 1.5 Gy for the challenge doses (D2),and 6 to 12 h for the intervals between D1 and D2.Conclusion:Immunological adaptive response could be induced by low dose radiation.

Objective To investigate the correlation between the quantitative results,the semi-quantitative scores from ultrasound elastography and the distribution of myofibroblasts (MFS)in breast tumor,and to analyze the value of quantitative results and the semi-quantitative score from ultrasound elastography in the diagnosis of breast tumor.Methods Thirty eight patients with breast lesions underwent ultrasound elasticity examinations,tissue dispersion quantitative analysis technique was used to assess the 11 characteristic quantities and the corresponding strain ratios in all lesions,and the score of ultrasonic elastography was evaluated.38 cases were divided into benign and malignant group according to pathological diagnosis results.The expression levels of CD34 andα-SMA protein in breast tissue were examined by immunohistochemistry.The distribution patterns of MFS in breast tumor were analyzed. The correlation between the quantitative results, the semi-quantitative scores from ultrasound elastography and the distribution of MFS in breast tumor was studied.Results The expression level of CD34 in malignant group was significantly higher than that in benign group, while the expression level of α-SMA was significantly higher than that in benign group;the differences in the expression levels of CD34 andα-SMA between benign and malignant breast tumor patients were statistically significant (P < 0.01 ).The masses observed in malignant group by elastography were shown in blue,while most of the masses in benign group were shown in green.There were statistically significant differences between two groups in elastography scores (P < 0.05 ). There was a anegative correlation between the CD34 expression in tumor tissue and the score of ultrasound elastography (r=-0.423 7,P =0.027 3).There was a negative correlation between the CD34 expression and the score of ultrasound elastography (r=-0.423 7,P =0.027 3),while the positive correlation was found between theα-SMA expression and the score of ultrasound elastography (r=0.397 0,P =0.014 2).The CD34 expression was significantly correlated with the average relative strain value,entropy,area ratio of low-strain region,kurtosis, skewness and inverse difference moment (P <0.05).Among the 11 characteristics,CD34 was positively correlated with the average relative strain value (r=0.385 6,P =0.016 8)and entropy (r=0.380 5,P =0.018 5);CD34 was negatively correlated with area ratio of low-strain region (r = - 0.351 7,P = 0.030 4),kurtosis (r =-0.427 7,P =0.007 4),skewness (r=-0.394 6,P =0.014 2),inverse difference moment (r = -0.344 3, P =0.034 3),angular second moment (r = - 0.484 9,P = 0.002 0)and strain ration (r = - 0.379 0,P =0.047 5);CD34 was not correlated with standard deviation,complexity and contrast (P > 0.05).The α-SMA espression was positively correlated with kurtosis (r = 0.356 9,P = 0.027 8),skewness (r = 0.323 0,P =0.047 9),area ratio of low-strain region (r=0.382 0,P =0.021 6)and strain ratio (r=0.403 3,P =0.012 0). Conclusion The features and its scores of ultrasound elastography are correlated with the distribution of MFS in breast tumor,suggesting that the ultrasound elastography is very informative and helpful in the diagnosis of breast tumor.

Objective To investigate the changes of waist muscle density and area in the subjects with spiral CT scan examination,and through the quantitative analysis of different age and gender to get the degree of lumbar muscle degeneration.Methods 240 cases of lumbar CT scan reconstruction images (including the patients suffering from low back pain)were collected.According to the age,20 - 29 years old group,30 - 39 years old group,40 -49 years old group,50-59 years old group,60-69 years old group,and 70-79 years old group were set up.The lumbar transverse psoas muscle,lumbar side muscle,erector spinae cross-sectional areas (CSA)and mean CT values were measured at different levels.Scanning equipment:Toshiba Activion 16-slice spiral CT scanners, acquisition range from the waist 1 to S1.Results ①Compared between the measurement results of the same age groups (except 70-79 years old group),the average CSA of the male at the same level waist was higher than the female (P <0.05).②Compared between the same level groups of 20-29 years,30-39 years and 40-49 years, there were no significant differences (P >0.05).Compared between the same level groups of 50-59 years,60-69 years and 70-79 years,there was no significant difference (P >0.05).③Compared the CSA of man’s erector spinae muscle between 40-49 years group and 50-59 years group,there were significant differences (P <0.05).④Compared the same level CSA of female between 20-29 years,30-39 years,40-49 years,50-59 years,60-69 years,70-79 years groups,and the adjacent groups,there were no significant differences (P >0.05).⑤The same level average density of erector spinae muscle was lowest compared with the psoas major muscle and quadratus lumborum muscle,and falling faster,the psoas major muscle was relatively higher.The same level average density of female’s erector spinae muscle was lower than man’s,specially in 70-79 years group.Conclusion Multi-slice spiral CT can be used to diagnose the lumbar degenerative conditions.

Objective To measure the morphological parameters of cervical endplate of Chinese by using computed tomography (CT)scans,and to provide an accurate morphometric basis for designing and developing the cervical disc prostheses.Methods 80 healthy subjects were scanned by CT.The parameters of each cervical vertebra from C3 to C7 were measured by CT scans including upper anteroposterior length (APLu),upper center mediolateral length (CMLu),lower anteroposterior length (APLl) and lower center mediolateral length (CMLl).These parameters were compared between genders and among different vertebral levels.Results The values of APLu, CMLu,APLl and CMLl were increased with the decreasing of cervical segment (P APLu = 0.023,P CMLu = 0.007, P APLl =0.035,P CMLl < 0.001).There was statistically significant difference in morphological parameters between genders (P < 0.05).Compared with the reported data of other different populations,the statistically significant difference in morphological parameters also existed in the study.Conclusion The study provides an accurate morphological basis for designing the suitable artificial cervical disc for Chinese population.

Objective To investigate the value of 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18 FDG)positron emission tomography and computer tomography (PET/CT)in the diagnosis and localization of ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS)induced by lung cancer,and to increase the accuracy rate of diagnosis of EAS.Methods 8 patients were histopathologically proven to be lung cancer.18 FDG PET/CT wholebody and brain scan were performed;magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),99m Tc-octreotide (OCT)imaging and inferior petrosal sinus sampling (IPSS)were done in all patients.On 18 FDG PET/CT images,the SUVmax values of lesions and the SUVmax ratio of lesion tissue to normal lung tissue were calculated.Results ① 8 patients with EAS included 2 cases of carciniod,4 cases of atypical carciniod,and 2 cases of small cell lung cancer.The ACTH levels in inferior petrosal sinus and peripheral veins of 8 patients had no difference.②The chest CT showed there were pulmonary nodules in 6 cases (75%),among them 2 cases were atypical lesions.5 cases of pituitary adenomas were found by MRI (25%),and OCT imaging was positive in 2 cases (25%).③The 18 FDG PET/CT showed nodular,mass like or patch samples with high metabolic activity in 8 cases (100%)of pulmonary lesions.The SUVmax of tumor was 0.72 to 14.05 (3.67±4.68),and the ratio of SUVmax of lesion tissue to normal lung tissue was 1.69 to 27.54 (8.14 ± 9.63).18 FDG hypermetabolism was found in 8 cases of bilateral adrenal hyperplasia,while 4 cases showed pituitary tumor.Conclusion Lung cancer is a common source of EAS,especially carcinoid.18 FDG PET may show lower glucose metabolism.18 FDG PET/CT should be used as an assisted method to diagnose EAS.

Objective To explore the influence of intubation-surfactant-extubation (InSurE)therapy combined with bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP)in the use time of mechanical ventilation,and to clarify the value of BiPAP in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in the preterm infants.Methods Toral 95 preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome were treated with InSurE therapy during January 2011 to October 2014. Among them,the preterm infants before January 2013 were selected as control group who were treated with InSurE and nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP).After January 2013, 60 preterm infants were treated with BiPAP,as BiPAP group.The rates of InSurE failure,the need for mechanical ventilation (MV)on the 7th day after InSurE failure, total non-invasive ventilation time, total mechanical ventilation time, atmospheric oxygen therapy time and incidence of clinical complications were compared between two groups.Results ① There were no significant differences in the clinical data of the preterm infants between two groups, such as gender and age.② Although there was no significant difference in the failure rate of InSurE,but the rate of repeated mechanical ventilation during 1 week in BiPAP group was lower than that in control group (P <0.01).③ The Rank sum test result showed that the total time of non invasive ventilation in BiPAP group was longer than that in control group (P <0.01).The total time of invasive mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy in BiPAP group was lower than that in control group (P < 0.05).④ The incidence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)in BiPAP group was lower than that in control group.Conclusion BiPAP can significantly reduce the use of invasive mechanical ventilation after the failure of InSurE,thereby decreases the oxygen toxicity and barotrauma hazards.

Objective To expore the application of intraoperative neural electrophysiological monitoring in microvascular decompression (MVD)of idiopathic facial spasm (HFS), and to clarify the effect of MVD in increasing the operative efficacy of MVD and decreasing the postoperative complications.Methods From December 2010 to December 2014,163 patients with HFS received MVD were selected;from December 2010 to December 2010,73 patients with facial spasm without electrophysiological monitoring in the operation were used as control group;from January 2013 to December 2014,90 patients with facial spasm with BAEP/LSR/FN MEP monitoring in the operation were used as monitoring group.The postoperative efficiency of MVD and the occurrence of hearing loss,dizziness, facial paralysis and other complications after operation were compared between two groups. Results The immediate efficiency in monitoring group was 52.55% (47 cases), minor facial paralysis 1.11%(1 case),hearing loss and dizziness 5.56% (5 cases).The postoperative follow-up time was 6 to 12 months,an average of 9.6 months; the facial paralysis, hearing loss, and dizziness were significantly improved and the operation efficiency was 65.56% (59 cases).The Immediate efficiency in control group was 30.14% (22 cases), minor facial paralysis 13.69% (10 cases),hearing loss and dizziness 23.29% (17 cases);the postoperative follow-up time was 6 to 12 months,an average of 9.6 months;the facial paralysis,hearing loss,and dizziness were significantly improved, and the operation efficiency was 64.38% (47 cases ). The immediate surgery had statistically significant difference between two groups (P <0.05),and monitoring group was better than control group;the long-term curative effect had no significant difference between two groups (P >0.05).The incidence of facial paralysis, hearing loss and the incidence of complications such as dizziness had statistically significant differences between two groups (P <0.05),and monitoring group was better than control group.Conclusion LSR monitoring can improve the short-term curative efficiency of facial nerve MVD,but the significance for the long-term curative efficiency is not obvious; BAEP, LSR and FN MEP monitoring have great significance in identification of responsibility vessel,judgement of decompression effect and surface and auditory nerves protection.

Objective To observe the clinical effect of rosuvastatin in the treatment of lower extremity atherosclerotic disease in the elderly,and to provide clinical basis of the application of statins in lower extremity atherosclerotic disease in the elderly.Methods 90 patients diagnosed as lower extremity atherosclerotic disease (aged 60 years or over)were randomly divided into simvastatin group and rosuvastatin group (n=45),and they were treated with simvastatin and rosuvastatin,respectively,based on the regular treatment.The total cholesterol (TC),low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)of the patients in two groups were detected at the begining of treatment and the ending of 32 weeks;at the same time,the lower limb artery intima thickness, strength of hardened, plaque, and artery stenosis degree scores were compared.Results 32 weeks after treatment,the levels of TC,LDL-C and hs-CRP of the patients in two groups were decreased statistically compared with before treatment (P <0.05);the levels of TC,LDC-C,and hs-CRP in rosuvastatin group were lower than those in simvastatin group (P < 0.05 ). 32 weeks after treatment in two groups,compared with before treatment,the lining thickness and plaque,stenosis scores were decreased (P <0.05);the lining thickness,plaque and stenosis scores in rosuvastatin group were lower than those in simvastatin group (P <0.05);the gardening strength grades had no statistical difference between before and after treatment. Conclusion Statins is lipid-lowering and resistant to lower limb arteriosclerosis,and rosuvastatin is better than simvastatin.