Aim To investigate the inhibitory effect of Evodiamine on JAK2/STAT3 signal pathway in human colorectal cancer cell line HCT-116 . Methods Cells were cultured with 6. 0 μmol·L-1 Evodiamine for 2, 4 and 6 h, respectively. Cell nuclear morphology was detected by Hoechst staining and protein expression levels of JAK2 , p-JAK2 , STAT3 and p-STAT3 were examined by Western blot. Cells were treated with dif-ferent concentrations of AG490 for 48 h to select proper working concentration and cells treated with 6 μmol · L-1 EVO and 50 μmol · L-1 AG490 to compare the modulatory effect of EVO with AG490 on JAK2/STAT3 signal pathway. Results Hoechst staining revealed that Evodiamine could induce cells apoptosis, chroma-tin condensation gathered and typical apoptotic mor-phological changes in a time-dependent manner;West-ern Blot suggested that EVO could inhibit p-STAT3 significantly. After treatment with AG490, JAK2/STAT3 signal pathway was inactivated, the inhibitory effect of EVO on p-STAT3 was stronger than that of AG490 , while EVO combined with AG490 could fur-ther inhibit the expression of p-STAT3 significantly. Conclusions The anticancer effect of Evodiamine is mainly mediated by the modulation of JAK2/STAT3 signal pathway in HCT-116 cells.

Recently, drug delivery materials have become the hotspot of medical study. Suitable delivery material plays an important role in constructing an excellent drug delivery system. Silk fibroin is a naturally occurring protein polymer with excellent biocompatibility, remarkable mechanical properties, biodegradability and outstanding processability. Due to its unique properties, silk fibroin has become a favorable carrier material for the incorporation and delivery of a range of therapeutic agents. Based on the structure and characteristics of silk fibroin, this article provides an overview of the recent research progress of silk fibroin used as drug delivery materials.
Biocompatible Materials ; Drug Delivery Systems ; Fibroins ; chemistry

Objective To explore influencing factors for complete resection and operation time of endoscopic submucosal dissection( ESD) for colorectal tumors. Methods This retrospective study included 95 consecutive colorectal tumors in 88 patients whose pathological diagnosis was adenoma and carcinoma, treated with ESD at the Department of Endoscopy of the First Hospital of Jilin University from January 2013 to December 2014. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted on the factors related to complete resection and operation time. Results Average tumor size was 28. 7±14. 1 mm(range,8?80 mm), and the average procedure time was 80. 72±63. 90 min. The rate of complete resection was 92. 6%(88/95),and the rate of incomplete resection was 7. 4%(7/95). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that fibrosis (P=0. 012,OR=52. 473, 95%CI:2. 571?1140. 438) contributed to incomplete resection. Fibrosis ( P=0. 001, OR=0. 045, 95%CI:0. 007?0. 289) ,tumor size ( P=0. 035,OR=0. 170, 95%CI:0. 033?0. 884) ,granular?type laterally spreading tumor ( P=0. 013, OR=34. 432, 95%CI:2. 138?554. 476 ) , non?granular?type laterally spreading tumor(P=0. 044,OR=31. 715, 95%CI:1. 093?919. 904) were independent factors for extending operation time of colorectal ESD. Conclusion The severer fibrosis can induce higher rate of incomplete resection. The more severe fibrosis is, the larger tumor size is, and the longer operation time is.

Objective:To assess the ability of axillary reverse mapping (ARM) to identify and preserve the arm lymphatics drainage as well as determine its ability to reduce lymphedema. Methods:A total of 300 breast cancer patients who underwent axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) from June 2009 to May 2011 were enrolled in this study. Methylene blue dye (2 mL to 3 mL) was injected into the ipsilateral upper inner arm along the medial intramuscular groove to map the upper extremity lymphatic drainage system prior to ALND. The blue lymphatic and lymph nodes were identified and preserved during the operation. The change in the arm circumference was the selected method of measurement. The difference in the bilateral upper arm circumference was recorded after 2 months (difference≥2 cm is defined as lymphedema). Results:The ARM was performed successfully in 195 (65%) of 300 patients. The incidence of lymphedema was significantly lower in the successfully mapped patients than in the failing mapping patients, with statistically significant difference during follow-up at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months post operation. Conclusion:The ARM technique can identify and preserve the arm lymphatics drainage and prevent upper extremity lymphedema after breast cancer axillary lymphadenectomy.

Objective To evaluate the effect of olmesartan medoxomil tablets (olmesartan) in comparison with Olmetec on 24 h ambulatory blood pressure (ABPM) and blood pressure variability (BPV)in patients with mild to moderate hypertension.Methods A randomized,double-blind,double-mimic controlled trial was performed.Forty-eight patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension were randomly into treatment group (olmesartan) and control group (Olmetec) for eight weeks.The ABPM was taken before and at the end of the trial.Results After eight weeks,treatment with olmesartan induced a significant reduction in ABPM in patients [(9 ± 3)/(11 ± 3) mmHg (1 mmHg =0.133 kPa)],which is similar with the reduction by Olmetec [(9 ± 4) / (9 ± 5) mmHg],P ＞ 0.05.This situation holds for BPV with the standard deviations of 24 h,systolic blood pressure/diastolic blood pressure of pre-treatment and pro-treatment were (10 ± 2)/(11 ± 3) mmHg vs (10 ± 3)/(12 ± 2) mmHg in olmesartan group,and (10 ± 3)/(11 ±3) mmHg vs (12 ±3)/(12 ±4) mmHg in Olmetec group.(3) There is no difference in the rate of adverse event between olmesartan (10.42％) and Olmetec (8.33％) treatment(P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Similar to Olmetec,treatment with olmesartan once daily can significantly reduce ABPM in patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension.

BACKGROUND:In an additional changing magnetic field, magnetosomes can invade the tumor cells and inhibit their proliferation.OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of targeted delivery of pHSP70-shPLK1/DOX compounds with magnetosome of magnetotactic bacteria on the treatment of osteosarcoma.METHODS: Human osteosarcoma cell U2OS was divided into four groups: group A: magnetosomes of magnetotactic bacteria+pHSP70-shPLK1/DOX complex; group B: magnetosomes of magnetotactic bacteria; group C: magnetosomes of magnetotactic bacteria+pHSP70-shPLK1/DOX complex, combined with magnetic intervention; group D: magnetosomes of magnetotactic bacteria, combined with magnetic intervention. After 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours of culture, the uptake rate of osteosarcoma cells was observed; cell cycle was evaluated by flow cytometry; PLK1 mRNA and protein expression levels were detected by RT-PCR and western blot, respectively; cell proliferation was explored by MTT assay; cell adhesion and invasion were checked by adhesion assay and Transwel chamber assay, respectively; and the apoptosis rate was measured by apoptosis detection Kit.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) After culture of 12 and 24 hours, the uptake rate was the highest in group D; meanwhile, the uptake rate was the highest in group B after 48 and 72 hours of culture. (2) The ratio of G2/M phase decreased and the ratio of G0/G1 increased gradualy in group A, group C and group D; the G2/M phase ratio of C group was the lowest at each time point, followed by group D, and that of group A was the highest; and the G2/M phase ratio increased gradualy in group B. (3) Folowing 12 and 24 hours of culture, the expression of PLK1 in group B and group D was higher than that in group A and group C (P < 0.05); in addition, the expression of PLK1 in group B was higher than that in the other three groups after 48 and 72 hours of culture (P < 0.05), and the PLK1 level in group D was higher than that in group A and group C (P < 0.05). (4) The proliferation, adhesion and invasion ability in group B were the highest at different time points, but the apoptosis rate was the lowest. Furthermore, the proliferation, adhesion and invasion abilities in group C were the lowest at different time points, and the apoptosis rate was the highest. To conclude, our experimental results show that the targeted delivery of pHSP70-shPLK1/DOX complex by magnetosomes of magnetotactic bacteria can enhance the apoptosis of osteosarcoma cells and inhibit their proliferation and invasion.

Objective:To study the interaction of the inflammatory cytokines expression between CD4+ T cells and primary human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) infected by dengue virus (DENV-2).Methods:PBMC was extracted from white blood cells by density gradient centrifugation,CD4+ T cells were sorted by immunomagnetic beads.The expression of CD3 and CD4 molecules on the surface of cells was detected by flow cytometry to identify the purity of CD4+ T cells.First,HUVECs were pretreated by specific-S1 P1 receptor agonist CYM-5442 for 24 h,second,infected by DENV-2 on the titer of 103 TCID50,then co-culturing with CD4+ T cells,The relative expression of NS1 partial sequence and IL-6,L-8 mRNA of HUVECs,and IL-4,IL-17,TNF-α,IFN-γ of CD4+ T cells detected by Real-time RT-PCR.IL-6 and IL-8 secreted in cultured supematant analyzed by ELISA.Results:The purity of CD4+ T cells was (98.02±0.32) ％.The expression of NS1 gradually increased to 24 h (3.03±0.26,P＜0.001),decreased after reaching the peak.The relative expression of NS1 in the group of co-cultured with CD4+ T cells was lower than other groups.After infection,the expression of IL-6 and IL-8 were up-regulated,and the expression of IL-6 and IL-8 at each time point was significantly increased after co-culturing with CD4+ T (P＜0.01).IL-6 of CYM-5442 pretreatment group,in 24 h (28.91±2.34,P＜0.05),36 h(19.36±0.1,P＜ 0.05) and 72 h(13.84±0.82,P＜0.05) was significantly decreased,the expression of IL-8 also decreased significantly.The mRNA expression of IL-4,IL-17,TNF-α and IFN-γ in CD4+ T cells was significantly increased after co-culturing with HUVECs.After the treatment with CYM-5442 group,the expression was decreased.Conclusion:DENV-2 could infect the primary HUVECs,and the expression of NS1 was inhibited after co-culturing with CD4+ T cells.CD4+ T cells can not only enhance the activation of HUVECs infected by DENV-2,but also can be activated by the infected HUVECs infected with DENV-2.

BACKGROUND:Many studies reported the relationship of the mechanical properties and water content about bone tissue, which is one of organizations containing the lowest water content on human body. Researches on effect of water on biological tribology behavior of bone tissue have been rarely reported and are the experimental study generally. OBJECTIVE:To explore the influence and the damage mechanism of water on biological tribology behavior of bone tissue, by comparing multiscale numerical model established with the experiment. METHODS:Dehydration of the bone tissue was studied by nanoindentation test and both reciprocating sliding and impact wear tests. A multi-scale finite element model was constructed under a flat-on-ball configuration. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The viscoelasticity and the tribological properties of bone tissue significantly decreased as well as the different wear mechanisms under applied loading after drying. The analytical results indicated that there were high stress condition, which incurred the micro-crack initiation and the appearance of peeling and wear, around the Haversian canal, circumferential lamellas and the interstitial tissues. Meso-scale:dehydration weakened the function of absorption and interruption of stress, which facilitated crack extension in pore. Micro-scale:the high stress gradient of structure of canaliculi and lacunae is an important cause of tissue damage.

Objective To learn about electrolytes imbalance and water intoxication in children treated with high-dose cyclophosphamide(HD-CTX)as well as the renal function and the relative clinical symptoms,and study the mechanisms of hyponatremia.Methods Patients' clinical manifestations during and after HD-CTX therapy were summarized.Serum electrolytes and creatinine(Cr)were detected before and 6 or 8 hours after therapy with HD-CTX,antidiuretic hormone(ADH) in some patients were measured.Results Of 108 therapeutic cases 24 accompanied with vomits and 22 with a decreased urine output,in which 4 developed eyelid or ankle edema.Seven cases had neural-sarcous symptoms and 5 cases had abdominal pain or diarrhea.Serum sodium decreased significantly after HD-CTX[(139.12?3.30) mmol/L vs(134.06?8.23) mmol/L] in whom rechecked after 6 h,(141.77?3.59) mmol/L vs(133.26?6.41) mmol/L in those rechecked after 8 h(Pa0.05].Serum Cr increased 8 h after therapy[(29.95?13.61) ?mol/L vs(43.33 ? 17.25) ?mol/L P

0.05)],which less than in control group [(4.614?1.683) IU/cm,(0.119?0.068) IU/cm,(564.2?53.8) ?m Pa