ObjectiveTo explore the method of preparing the tube from chitosan and study the biocompatibility between blood and chitosan. Methods3％ chitosan-based hydrolgels were pro-duced from acetic acid and chitosan. The needles coated with chitosan were submerged in NaOHaqueous solutions. The tubes of chitosan were taken off from the needle. The portosystemic shuntswere created using the tube of chitosan. This model without heparin was observed whether the intes-tinal congestion developed or not. ResultsIt was shown that the chitosan-based tube has blood in 8rats went back to veinal system. ConclusionIt was easy to prepare the tube from chitosan. Thetubes have an excellent biocompatibility with blood.

ObjectiveTo explore the distribution of sodium pump α-subunit isoforms at both mRNA and protein level in normal Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats. MethodsWith RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) and immunohistochemical assay, sodium pump α1-, α2-, andα3-subunit isoforms were detected at mRNA level and protein level in the myocardium, liver, kidney, adrenal gland, aortic smooth muscle, pituitary and hypothalarnus in normal rats. ResultsSodium pump α1-, α2-, and α3-subunit isoforms distribute in a tissue-specific fashion in normal SD rats. α1 and α2 are the main isoforms and α3 is much less in myocardium. α1 is more than α2 or α3 isoform at mRNA level in liver, while all of α1-,α2-, and α3-isoform are less expressed at protein level. α1-isoform is abundantly but α2 and α3 are less expressed both at mRNA and protein levels in kidney. α2isoform is just more than α1 and α3 isoforms in aortic smooth muscle. All of three isoforms are expressed abundantly in pituitary. α2 and α3 are more and α1 is less expressed in hypothalamus. ConclusionThe results of this study have revealed the distribution of sodium pump α-subunit isoforms at both mRNA and protein level in normal SD rats, which might be helpful for the further studying the physiologic and pathologic roles of sodium pump.

ObjectiveTo study Decorin biological effects,Decorin gene cDNA was cloned and expressed in E. coli. MethodsThe Decorin gene obtained by PCR from T cell cDNA library and cloned into plasmid vector pUC19. The encoding sequence of Decorin in the pUC19 was confirmed by DNA sequencing using Sanger Dideoxy method, and then it was subcloned into expression plasmid vector pGEX-4T-1, the recombinant vector was indentified with BamHI and EcoRI in 1.2 ％ agarose gel electrophoresis. The expression of Decorin fusion protein with GST in E. coli JM109 was induced with IPTG and identified by SDS-PAGE. ResultsThe PCR amplified DNA fragment shared identical sequence with known Decorin gene reported in GenBank (Accession number: AF138300). The SDS-PAGE analysis revealed that the expressed fusion protein MW was approximatelly 65.6KD and in soluble format. ConclusionThe cloned Decorin gene is correct and it was expressed in fusion protein with GST.

ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical application of TPO-Ab by comparing the relationship between TPO-Ab and TMAb in ATD. MethodsIn this study with the method of RIA, we measured the serum level of TPO-Ab and TMAb in 200 ATD patients, 50 patients with non-ATD and 30 normal controls, and analyzed the relationship of TPO-Ab and TMAb, compared the differ ence between TPO-Ab and TMAb for diagnosis ATD. ResultsTPO-Ab titer increased in ATD es pecially in Hashimoto's thyroiditis(P＜0.01), at the same time it could influence the state of the throid function. A significant positive correlation was found between TPO-Ab and TMAb(γ= 0.83,P＜0.01 ), but TPO-Ab appeared to be more sensitive and specific for diagnosising Hashimoto's thy roiditis than TMAb. ConclusionTPO-Ab is a sensitive and specific stantard for diagnosising ATD.

ObjectiveTo study the diagnostic value of serum type IV collagen(IV-C) in hepatic fibrosis. MethodsSerum IV-C levels were detected by using radioimmunoassay(RIA) and were compared with serum type Ⅲ procollagen(PCⅢ ) levels in normal controls(NC) and patients with chronic liver diseases. ResultsSerum IV-C and PCⅢ levels in patients with chronic liver diseases were all much higher than those in NC(P < 0.01, totally). Serum IV-C level in severe chronic hepa titis(CH) group was significantly higher than those in mild and median CH groups (P<0.01 total ly), and that in active liver cirrhosis(LC) group was significantly higher than that in static LC group (P＜0.05). There were significant positive correlation between serum IV-C level and serum PcⅢ level both in CH group and in LC group ( in CH γ=0.7023, in LC γ=0. 5878, P＜0. 001).Conclusion Serum IV-C level could reflect the activity of hepatic fibrogenesis.

ObjectiveTo observe the curative effect of Betaloc combined with Antisterone in treating heart failure due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. MethodsSixty patients with heart failure due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy were randomly divided into Betaloc group (Group A, n=30)-which was given Betaloc 6.25mg,b. i. d., no adverse reactions were observed, and the dosage was weekly increased until it reached 50mg, b. i. d. -and group of Betaloc combined with Antisterone (Group B, n = 30). The dosage of and ways to administer Betaloc for Group B was the same as that of Group A,while Antisterone 10mg,t. i.d. was combined in use,and no adverse reaction was found one week later; then the dosage of Antisterone was increased to 20mg, t. i. d. The course of treatment for both groups was 6 months. The curative effect and the changes of heart rate, blood pressure and LVEF were observed before and after the treatment. ResultsFor Group A, effectual 23.3 %, effective 66.7%, ineffective 10.0%. For Group B, effectual 33.3%, effective 63.4%. Compared with Group A, the curative effect of Group B was better (P < 0.05). ConclusionBetaloc combined with Antisrterone was more effective than the sole use of Betaloc in treating heart failure due to hypertro phic cardiomyopathy.

ObjectiveTo détect in the tissue of primary bronchogenic carcinoma(PBC) and discuss its significance. Methods was assessed by immunohistochemical method ot SP in paraffin tissue sections of 40 PBC and paratumor normal lung tissue. Results The positive rate of TNF-a in cytoplasm of carcinoma cells was 47.5 % (19/40), and it was not found in all paratumor normal lung tissue(P< 0.05). ConclusionTNF-a gene expressed in some patients with broncho genic carcinoma. The growth of bronchogenic carcinoma is related to TNF-a gene.

ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of aging and castration on the density of andro gen receptor(AR) in the male rat heart. MethodsAR in the heart of rats aged 40d,90d(intact and castrated) and 2 years were demonstrated by means of immunohistochemical technique and the den sity of the positive staining was measured by using image analys is. The optical density of AR in the septum of the rats were analyzed by anova and doncan process of the SAS data analysis system. Re sultsOD(AR) of the group aged 2 years was higher than that of the groups aged 40d and 90d (0. 3550±0. 0077,0. 31080. 0264 and 0. 3149±0. 0200 respectively), thetwolattergroups showed similarly intensive staining, while the value of castrated group(0. 4136±0. 0320) was signif icantly greater than that of intact same aged group. Conclusion The development of sexual gland has little influence in the density of AR in the male rat heart during prepuberty to adult, both old age and castration increase the density of AR in the rat heart.

Objective To discuss the way of treating accelerated rejection. Methods Seven patients of accelerated rejection were treated by efficient anti-rejection treatment. ResultsSix patients of accelerated rejection were reversed by efficient treatment of anti-rejection. One allograft was removed because treatment was invalid. And six patients were still alive, the longest survival one has reached to 3 years. ConclusionThe treatment emphasis of accelerated rejection should be focused on 3 aspects, including early diagnosis, efficient treatment in time, and paying more attention to any possible complications during the process of treatment.

ObjectiveAfter performed the silicone-rubber membrane implantation in rabbits, we investigated the efficacy and security of the silicone-rubber membrane implant through observed intraocular pressure, bleb and morphologic result. MethodsForty rabbits were divided into 4 groups by randomized fashiones. Each group consisted of 10 rabbits. Subscleroflapectomy and the silicone membrane implantation were operated in one eye of each rabbit. And the other eye was only performed subscleroflapectomy, which be controlled eye. The change of intraocular pressure, bleb were observed postoperatively. And every eye for histopathologic examination. ResultsThe lasted time of lower intraocular pressure and filtration bleb in implanted eyes were longer than controlled eyes in two groups. Light microscope revealed that patent drainage tract and bite site could be seen in cilicone membrafe implant eyes. The activity and regularity of fibroblast proliferation in implanted eyes and controlled eyes were similarly. The excessive expression of fibroblast proliferation was not excit ed by silicone membrane. ConclusionIt is characterized by safely, effectively and operate simply that silicone membrane implant drainage surgery act as a new drainage surgery.