ObjectiveTo evaluate the change of extracellular matrix (ECM) in diabetic rat lungs.MethodsUsing special staining,immunohistochemical method and imaging analysis,the changes of distribution,area,integral optial density and relative contents of lung ECM in diabetic rats were studied.ResultsThe distributions of elastic fibres,collagenic fibres and reticular fibres increased and roughened.The type Ⅳ collagen strong staining was localized in alveolar septum,the basement membranes of bronchiole and capillary,and distributed in cordal,plexiform.Laminin was strong stained and found in alveolar septum,epithelial cells of alveolar,and the basement membranes of bronchiole and pulmonary vessels in cordal and linear distribution.Image analysis showed the area,integral optical density and relative contents of elastic fibres,collagenic fibres,reticular fibres,type Ⅳ collagen and laminin were larger in diabetic rat lungs than in control groups.ConclusionThese results showed that the changes of ECM in early diabetic rat lungs were abnormal.

AIM: The phagocytotic function and morphological changes of pulmonary alveolar macrophages (AM) of rat in high glucose or high glucose and high insulin conditions were studied. METHODS: AM were harvested from Wistar rats by bronchoalveolar lavage and were activated by Bacille Calmette - Guerin (BCG), interferon a - 2b (IFNa - 2b)or BCG and IFNa - 2b. The adherent rate, nitroblue retrazolium (NBT). reduction function and the concentrations of NO and TNF-a in culture rat AM were evaluated. The ultrastructure of AM was Observed by using transmission elects microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS: In high glucose or high glucose glucose and high insulin conditions, the adherence of AM postponed(P＜ 0.01 ), NBT reduction of AM significantly decreased(P＜0.01); the volume of NO and TNF-a produced by AM after stimulation with BCG and IFNa-2b + BCG was significantly lower in high glucose groups than in the controls (P ＜ 0.01); their surface pseudopodia was reduced and shortened and the numbers of Golgi apparatus and rough endoplasmic reticulum decreased. CONCLUSIONS:The impaired phagocytotic function and ultrastructure of activated rat AM were much the same regardless of high glucose or high glucose and high insulin level in a short time. Diabetic subjects were predisposed to infection of the lung, which was frequently recurrent or even fatal.

AIM:To evaluate the changes of lung morphologic features and oxidative stress in experimental diabetic rats. METHODS: The pulmonary structure of alloxan-induced diabetic rats were quantitatively studied with stereological methods. Changes of ultrastructure, activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and contents of malondialdehyde(MDA) of diabetic lung and serum were observed. RESULTS: The volume proportion of alveolar air and mean linear intercept of diabetic rats decreased remarkably in comparison with controls while the volume proportion of alveolar wall, the surface density of alveolar, the numerical density of alveolic area, the numerical density of alveolar and specific surface of alveolar increased significantly. The major change of the type II pneumocyte of diabetic rats was dilation of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER). The other findings in diabetic rats had included the presence of thickened alveolar epithelial, pulmonary capillary basal laminae and blood- air barrier, the volume density, the surface density, the mean profile area and the mean perimeter of RER in type Ⅱ pneumocyte of diabetic rats increased remarkably. And the specific surface of RER was significantly lower as compared with controls. SOD activity decreased and MDA content increased significantly in serum of diabetic rats as compared with the control group. SOD activity in the diabetic lung was not different from that of the control lung. However, the content of MDA obviously increased in diabetic lung. CONCLUSION: The morphologic features and oxidative stress in early diabetic rats are abnormal thus the lung should be considered as one of the “target organ”in diabetes mellitus.

AIM: The aim of this research is to study the earlier enzyme activity changes of the diaphragm in diabetic rats. METHODS: An enzyme histochemical method was used to observe the changes in the enzyme activities of dehydrogenases,hydrolases and oxidases in 4th week diabetic rat diaphragm. RESULTS: The activites of enzymes including SDH(Succinate dehydrogenase),MDH(Malate dehydrogenase), GDH(Glutamate dehydrogenase), ICDH(Isocitrate dehydrogenase), NADHD(NADH diaphorase), G-6-PD(Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase), ACP(Acid phosphatase) and ANAE(Acid ?-naphtyl acid esterase) were increased in diabetic diaphragm compared with the control. LDH (Lactate dehydrogenase)and CCO(Cytochrome oxidase) activities were decreased, whereas NADPHD(NADPH diaphorase) showed no changes in diabetic rats. Eleven kinds of enzyme were analysed with image analysis.Optical density (A) of SDH, MDH, GDH, ICDH, NADHD, G-6-PD, ACP and ANAE in diaphragm of diabetic rats were significantly higher than that of control rats (P0.05). CONCLUSION: Increase in the aerobic capacity, decrease in the glycolytic capacity, and disturbance of lipid and energy metabolism were found in diaphragm of 4th week diabetic rats.

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Objective To investigate the effect of omeprazole combined with FOLFOX scheme as an adjuvant therapy for stage Ⅱ or Ⅲ colon cancer patients after a radical resection.Methods 98 stage Ⅱ or Ⅲ colon cancer patients in our hospital from January 2008 to December 2009 were randomly divided into study group (48 cases) receiving regimen of omeprazole combined with FOLFOX and control group (50 cases) treated with FOLFOX chemotherapy after radical colectomy.Surgical specimens were examined for expression of V-ATPase protein.Chemotherapy period was 6 months,8-12 courses.We observed results of follow-up curative effect,comparing the side effects and postoperative 2 year,3 year and 5 year disease-free survival rate (DFS) difference using statistical analysis.Results Study was completed in all 93 cases,5 cases were lost to follow-up.The baseline data distribution in the two groups were balanced basically.In study group the gastrointestinal side effects of chemotherapy was lower than the control group (x2 =4.924 6,P =0.026).In the two groups,the 2-year,3-year and 5-year DFS were 73％ vs 60％ (x2 =1.743 7,P =0.187),62％ vs50％ (x2 =1.4075,P=0.235),49％ vs40％ (x2 =0.8159,P=0.366) (P＞0.05).V-ATPase protein expression was 71％ (70/98) in all samples.The 2-year and 3-year DFS of patients for V-ATPase protein positive expression in the two groups were 75％ vs 51％ (x2 =3.970 8,P =0.046),66％ vs 40％ (x2 =4.399 5,P =0.036).Compared with the control group,the 2-year,3-year DFS increased in the study group (P ＜ 0.05).In stage Ⅲ colon cancer patients,the 2-year DFS was 73％ vs 47％ (x2 =4.504 5,P =0.034).Conclusions PPI combined with FOLFOX in V-ATPase protein positive expression or Ⅲ stage colon cancer patients after radical colectemy improves long-term survival,as well as reduces the gastrointestinal side effects of chemotherapy.

Objective To study the correlation between 8-Iosmerie Porastglnadin-2a(8-iso-PGF2α) 、hypersensitive C-reactive protein(hs-CRP) and coronary heart disease(CHD). Methods 153 CHD patients were divided into 3 groups,including 52 cases of acute myocardial infarction(AMI) ,50 cases of unstable angina(UAP) ,51 cases of stable angina(SAP) and control group consisted of 50 healthy people. The levels of hs-CRP and 8-iso-PGF2α were measured. Person correlation analysis was used to analyze the relationship between the level of hs-CRP and 8-isoPGF2α. Results The levels of hs-CRP and 8-iso-PGF2α were significantly higher in AMI, UAP and SAP group than those in control group(all P ＜0.05). Compared with SAP group,the levels of hs-CRP and 8-iso-PGF2α were increased in AMI and UAP groups (all P ＜ 0. 05) . The level of hs-CRP was positively associated with the level of 8-iso-PGF2α. Conclusion hs-CRP and 8-iso-PGF2α should be the markers of coronary atherosclerosis and involved in the process of CHD. The levels of serum hs-CRP and 8-iso-PGF2α were correlated with the severity of CHD.

Objective To investigate the effects of partial body weight supported treadmill training (BW- STT) on post-stroke depression (PSD) and on patients' quality of life.Methods Sixty patients with PSD were re- cruited and divided into a training group (n=30,male 17,female 13) and a control group (n=30,male 16,fe- male 14).All patients were treated with routine internal medication and rehabilitation.The patients of the training group also received BWSTT in addition to their routine treatment.All patients' neurological impairment was evaluated using the Modified Edinburgh-Scandinavian Stroke Scale (MESSS).The Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) was used for evaluating the degree of depression.The Fugl-Meyer scale and the Barthel index were used to assess ambula- tion and balance,and facility in the activities of daily living.All patients were assessed before and after the treat- ment.Results After four weeks of treatment,depression in the training group had improved significantly more than in the control group.Conclusion BWSTT intervention is very important for patients with PSD:it can reduce the degree of depression and improve the quality of life.

This article introduces an overview of management system for conflict of interest of the European Pharmacopoeia Commission (EPC) and the United States Pharmacopoeia Convention (USP). The EPC and USP have standardized the management system for conflict of interest in drug standard work in multiple management documents, such as the Guide for the Work, Code of Practice for the Work, Form for Declaration of Interests and Confidentiality Undertaking of the EPC, bylaws, Rules and Procedures of the Council of Experts, Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct of the USP, in order to ensure the transparency and fairness of drug standard development, improve the credibility and rigor of drug standards. This article introduces the management system for conflict of interest of the EPC and USP, providing reference for the improvement of relevant management systems of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission.

Objective: To determine protein binding characteri stic and signal transmission pathway of melatonin（Mel） receptor(MR) in human e mbryonic peripheral organ tissues. Methods: MR was measured by radio ligand-binding assay and the effect of GTPγS on melatonin specific bindi ng was studied. Results: Mel specific binding sites were det ermined in 16 kinds of human embryonic tissue and this binding could be inhibit ed by GTPγS, supporting the theory that MR is coupled to inhibitory G-proteins system. Conclusion: MR is measured in human embryo tissue, the se results provide experimental data for elucidating the mechanism of the effect of Mel.