Objective:To explore the effect of two kinds of cardioplegia on cardiomyocyte apoptosis and the related protein expressions in rat hearts. Methods:24 Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups(n=8):Control group,STH-2 group and TTX group. Isolated rat Langendorff and Neely working heart models were estabished. The changes in cardiomyocyte apoptosis were detected by TUNEL.The expression of Bcl-2 and Bax protein were detected by immunohistochemical assay in cardiomyocyte. The expression of Bcl-2 protein in cardiomyocyte was detected by Western blot. Results:Apoptosis index(AI) in STH-2 group(11.20?0.79)% was significantly higher than that in TTX group(6.92?1.10)% and Control group(1.34?0.23)%(P

Objective:To explore the prognostic value of N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)as-sessing prognosis in patients with non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).Methods:Clinical and follow-up data of 96 NSTEMI inpatients from our hospital were retrospectively analyzed.According to their outcomes, they were divided into no event group [n=46,no major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)occurred]and event group (n=50,MACE occurred).Levels of NT-proBNP,total cholesterol (TC)and low density lipoprotein choles-terol (LDL-C),left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDd),mitral early/late diastolic peak flow velocity (E/A)and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)were measured and compared between two groups.Single-factor linear analysis and multivariate Logistic regression analysis were used to analyze relative factors of MACE incidence rate,ROC curve was used to analyze the best predictive value of NT-proBNP.Results:Compared with no event group,there were significant rise in NT-proBNP level [(3157.5±102.4)pmol/L vs.(4309.6±214.6)pmol/L]and LVEDd [(58.1±5.5)mm vs.(74.3±6.8)mm];and significant reduction in LVEF [(71.8±4.1)% vs.(49.5 ±3.9)%]and E/A [(0.84±0.18)vs.(0.62±0.12)]in event group (P <0.05 all).There were no significant difference in TC and LDL-C levels between two groups (P >0.05 both).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis in-dicated that NT-proBNP was an independent predictor for MACE (OR=1.003,P =0.009).Survival rate of those with plasma NT-proBNP≤4390 pmol/L was significantly higher than those with NT-proBNP >4390 pmol/L (OR=5.028,P =0.021).Conclusion:Plasma N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide can independently predict progno-sis of patients with non ST elevation myocardial infarction.

Objective To investigate the optimum formulation and preparation process of Yuxiawenya dispersible tablets.Methods The formula of Yuxiawenya dispersible tablets were optimized by orthogonal design in terms of dispersible uniformity test.Results The tablets were prepared by moist granulation method with 1% polyvidone k30(PVPK30) ethanol solutionsas as moistening agent,microcrystalling cellulose(MCC) as diluents,and sodium croscarboxymethyl starch(CCMS-Na) as disintegrant.The disintegration time of dispersible formulation was

Lyme disease is continuing worldwide spread and its prevalence still presents raising tendency.The causative agent is Borrelia Burgdorferi(Bb) and the special biological intermedia is ixodid ticks(Ixodes scaputaris).The current study on the genetic strain of Bb and the interpretation of laboratory diagnosis(microscopic,immunologic and biomolecular test)results as well as the preparation of vaccine for the disease are made in this review.

Objective To investigate the causes of non-union and delayed union of fractures and to report the surgical techniques and outcomes of the treatments. Methods 107 cases of non-union, 54 cases of delayed union and 2 cases of congenital non-union of tibia were treated between July 1990 and December 2004 in our hospital. The treatments were evaluated retrospectively to analyze the causes of the disorder and the treatment outcomes at the follow-up. 18 cases of delayed union were treated conservatively while the other 145 cases in this series underwent surgery. Results Except in the 2 cases of congenital non-union of tibia, iatrogenic factors were found to be responsible for nonunion or delayed union in all the other 161 cases. 153 cases were followed up for an average of 17 (6 to 28) months only to reveal bone union in all the cases with a mean healing time of 10 (6 to 14) months. All the limbs regained good function. Conclusion Since development of non-union and delayed union of fractures chiefly result from iatrogenic technical defects, satisfactory results can be achieved as long as appropriate treatments are performed according to different etiological factors.

Vaccine is expected to be a promising tool for malaria prevention and control.However, safe and effe-ctive malaria vaccine is not yet available for field use so far.They can be pre-erythrocytic stage vaccine, blood stage vac-cine and transmission-blocking vaccine.This review summarizes the progress of the vaccine development in the recent field trials.

MicroRNAs(miRNAs) are a type of highly conserved,small non-coding RNAs,which powerfully regulate gene expression at the posttranscriptional level.In humans,it modulates about 30％ of protein coding genes.Ocular neovascularization is one of the most important clinical problems in ophthalmology and a common cause of blindness.Recent studieshavedemonstrated that miRNAs play a crucial rolein the development of ocular neovascularization.The use of miRNAs provides novel therapeutic approaches for ocular neovascularization.Here,we describe our understanding of the functions and expressions of miRNAs in eyes,the relationship among miRNAs,ocular neovascularization and angiogenic factors,and the current research of miRNAs in diabetic retinopathy.

This review summarized the current progress in the pathogenesis of leptin-mediated liver disease including fatty liver, hepatitis,fibrosis or cirrhosis. Analysis of leptin effect on activation of hepatic Kupffer cells and hepatic stellate cells was made and molecular mechanism and signal pathways were also discussed.

Objective To investigate the efficacy of clinical case-based PBL in clinical practice in department of urology.Methods Medical students admitted by our clinical medical school in 2006 and 2007 were involved.Fifty-six students of 2007 grade were chosen as study group while 49students of 2006 grade as control group.Students in study group were taught by clinical case-based PBL method while those in control group by traditional method.All results were analyzed by SPSS 11.0.Results The scores in study group were higher than those in control group with statistical differences (82.84 ± 12.35 vs.72.95 ± 11.13 ; t =4.29,P ＜ 0.01).Students in study group showed more interests in practice lessons.Teachers were more satisfied with the overall performance of students in study group.Conclusions Clinical case-based PBL can increase students' overall performance such as better coordination,better clinical skills and better open-minded clinical case solution.

OBJECTIVE:To study the antitumor activity and antioxidative action of glycosaminoglycan from scallop skirt(SS-GAG).METHODS:The effects of different concentration of SS-GAG on the proliferation of four tumor cell lines(HeLa,LOVO,A549,and U251)which had been cultured in vitro were observed by MTT.The effect of SS-GAG on mice within 30 d after innoculation of sarcoma 180 was observed.Multi-kind of biochemistry methods including xanthine oxidase method and thiobarbituric acid colorimetric method were used to study the effect of SS-GAG on total antioxidation activity,activity of SOD,and level of MDA in tumor-bearing mice,which were compared with those in control group.RESULTS:As compared with control group,SS-GAG significantly inhibited the growth of HeLa and U251 cell lines,inhibited the growth of LOVO and A549 cell lines to some degree,significantly prolonged the survival time of the mice with S180 ascites tumor,enhanced the total antioxidant activity and the SOD activity and decreased MDA content in serum(P