Objective To explore whether physiological doses of testosterone therapy can modulate cardiomyocyte aging via classical androgen receptor (AR) dependent pathways.Methods Male C57BL/6J mice and testicular feminized (Tfm) mice were divided into five experimental groups:the control group (n=8),the castrated group (n=8),the Tfm group (n=7),the testosterone treated castrated group (n=8),and the testosterone-treated Tfm group (n =8).After isolation of cardiomyocytes from the left ventricle,the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the amount of malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured using colorimetry,and the expression of the p16INK4a and retinoblastoma (Rb) proteins was detected by Western blotting.Results Compared with the control group,the activity of SOD in the castrated group and the Tfm group declined [(16.55±1.18) U/ml,(17.30±1.32) U/ml vs.(21.57±2.21)U/ml,P＜0.05)],the amount of MDA increased [(7.78±1.27)μmol/L,(6.52±0.82)μmol/L vs.(3.48±0.70)μmol/L],P＜0.01,and the expression of both the p16INK4aand Rb proteins increased [(0.37±0.08),(0.45±0.06) vs.(0.14±0.02),forp16INK4a,P＜0.05; (0.74±0.05),(0.79±0.08) vs.(0.40±0.05),for Rb,P＜0.05].Compared with the castrated group,the activity of SOD in the testosterone treated castrated group increased [(23.00±0.58)U/ml vs.(16.55±1.18) U/ml,P＜0.01],the amount of MDA decreased [(2.63±0.90) μmol/L vs.(7.78±1.27) μmol/L,P＜0.01],and the p16INK4a and Rb proteins were both downregulated (0.13 ± 0.03 vs.0.37± 0.08),for p16INK4a,P＜0.05; (0.45 ±0.05) vs.(0.79±0.08),for Rb P＜0.05.Compared with the Tfm group,the activity of SOD in testosterone-treated Tfm group increased,the amount of MDA decreased,and the p16IN4a and Rb proteins were both downregulated (P＜ 0.05).No significant differences in these markers were detected between the testosterone-treated castrated group and the testosterone-treated Tfm group.Conclusions Physiological doses of testosterone can retard cardiomyocyte aging via androgen receptor independent pathways.

Background At present,a new drug,platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB),as a drug knife for the treatment of glaucoma is under study to expect it directly working on the trabecular meshwork without disrupting the normal physiological structure of anterior chamber angle,clearing the trabecular meshwork aqueous outflow channel so as to achieve the purpose of lowering intraocular pressure.Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect of PDGF-BB on matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) expression in cultured bovine trabecular meshwork cells.Methods Trabcular tissue was obtained from fresh bovine eyes,and trabcular meshwork cells were cultured and passaged using explant method.Cultured cells were identified by morphological evaluation and neuronspecific enolase (NSE) staining.The third generation of cells were inoculated to 6-well plate,and different concentrations (0,5.0,12.5,25.0 μg/L) of PDGF-BB was added into the medium for 2 hours.Expression levels (A value) of MMP-2 mRNA (MMP-2 mRNA/β-actin) and protein in the cells were assayed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and immunochemistry,respectively.Results Trabcular meshwork cells appeared 5-9 days after cultured.The third generation of cells presented with many process and showed the green influence in cytoplasm.MMP-2 mRNA/β-actin value (A) was 0.127 ± 0.026,0.147 ± 0.045,0.178 ± 0.053 and 0.222±0.062 in the O,5.0,12.5,25.0 μg/L PDGF-BB group,respectively,showing a significant difference among them (F =56.71,P＜0.05),and the MMP-2 mRNA/β3-actin value in the 5.0,12.5,25.0 μg/L PDGF-BB group was elevated in comparison with that of the 0 μg/L PDGF-BB group (all P＜0.05).The expression value (A value) of PDGF-BB protein in the cells was 446.12±13.81,1444.65±54.64,2086.18±73.18,3488.65±25.98 in the 0,5.0,12.5,25.0 μg/L PDGF-BB group,respectively,with a significant difference among the four groups (F=213.12,P＜0.01),and the expression value (A value) of PDGF-BB protein was gradually increased with the ascend of concentration of PDGF-BB(all P＜0.05).Conclusions PDGF-BB can promote the expression of MMP-2 in bovine trabcular meshwork cells in vitro in concentration-dependent manner.

Objective To evaluate the effect of immune fluorescence chromatography on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Methods The precision of immune fluorescence chromatography was evaluated with samples of 6.0% and 8.0% fixed value. Group of High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) as control, HbA1c for 200 samples of EDTA-K2 anti-coagulated whole blood were detected by immune fluorescence chromatography to synchronous blinded trial. Results As to the precise of immune fluorescence chromatography in the samples of 6% and 8%, values of coefficient of variation were 5.1% and 5.3%, respectively. The linear regression equation of immune fluorescence chromatography and HPLC was Y=-0.110+1.021X and the correlation coefficient was 0.982. 6.0% and 8.0% as the cut-off value, kappa values were 0.950 (P < 0.001) and 0.922 (P < 0.001), respectively. Conclusion Immune fluorescence chromatography and HPLC is consistent with detection of HbA1c, which can be used for clinical detection of HbA1c.

The effects of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) nursing operation in cervical spondylitis have been generally recognized. This paper reviewed the applications and improvements of the major three TCM nursing operations, cupping, Gua-Sha and acupressure. The future developments in moxibustion, auricular point sticking, fumigation and washing therapy and moisten compress therapy were also prospected.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility and initial experience of laparoscopic pyelolithoto- my within renal sinus.Methods A total of 19 patients(14 men and 5 women)of nephrolithiasis on 21 sides underwent laparoscopic pyelolithotomy within renal sinus.Of them,9 cases with other upper urinary tract diseases were treated by laparoseopic pyelolithotomy at the same time.The patient age ranged from 16 to 67 years(mean,41 years).The calculi were 1.2 to 3.5 cm in diameter,and were found on the right side in 11 cases,left side in 6,and both sides in 2.Five cases concomitantly had ureteral calculi;of them,1 had bi- lateral ureter calculi with ipsilateral steinstrasse,2 had pyelic polyp(1 with giant hydronephrosis after open ureterolithotomy),and 1 had giant bydronephrosis with pyelolithiasis during pregnancy with double-J tube drainage.Twelve cases(13 sides)had experienced unsuccessful extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy,and 1 failed with minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy.Results The procedure was successful in all the 19 cases.The operative time ranged from 75 to 240 rain(mean,115 rain).The intraoperative blood loss ranged from 30 to 100ml(mean,50 ml).One case experienced 5-d urine leakage,and was spontaneously cured.The hospital stay was 5-9 d(mean,6 d).Double-J tube drainage was 4-6 weeks.During the follow- up(3-36 months),KUB and IVU showed no upper urinary tract stricture and no residual stones except for 1 stone of 0.7 cm in the renal lower calyx in 1 case.The kidney function was improved in all cases.Con- clusions Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy is new and minimally invasive alternative approach for renal calculi. With this procedure the urinary tract complications can be treated concomitantly,thus it can partially replace open surgery.

Objective To investigate the diagnostic and prognostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte rate ( NLR) in acute pancreatitis related acute kidney injury patients .Methods Peripheral blood specimens and clinical information of 98 acute pancreatitis patients in Wenzhou Center Hospital were collected .The WBC, neutrophils , lymphocytes were detected and NLR were calculated when they were admitted .The patients were divided into two groups by their NLR and whether they were with AKI respectively .Besides, ALT, Hct, TC, TG, blood calcium concentration , serum creatine and urea nitrogen , C reactive protein were detected and patients′APACHEⅡ score were also recorded to analyze the difference between the two groups .Results There is no significance in the age , BMI, Hct, TG, TC, ALT and blood calcium between AP patients with and without AKI.The blood creatinine, BUN, CRP, APACHEⅡscore were (395 ±122)μmol/L, (28.2 ±5.2) mmol/L, (34.0 ±8.2)mg/L, (11.5 ±3.8) score, respectively in AP patients with AKI, and which were (79 ±17 )μmol/L, ( 7.3 ±2.0 ) mmol/L, ( 14.8 ±2.9 ) mg/L, ( 6.9 ±2.4 ) score, respectively in AP patients without AKI.The blood ALT, blood creatinine, BUN, CRP, APACHEⅡscore were (257 ±76)U/L, (159 ±62)μmol/L, (20.5 ±6.6)mmol/L, (24.8 ±5.5)mg/L and (12.4 ±4.6) score in the patients with higher NLR respectively , and which were ( 165 ±30 ) U/L, ( 98 ±23 )μmol/L, ( 14.3 ±5.2 ) mmol/L, (19.5 ±3.0)mg/L and (5.4 ±2.1) score in the patients with lower NLR respectively .NLR was 4.97 ±0.19 in AP patients with AKI, and was 9.62 ±0.81 in AP patients without AKI.The difference between the two groups was significant(P=0.0001).The area under ROC curve of diagnosing AP by NLR was 0.895 (95%CI 5.75).the sensitivity was 89.5%and the specificity was 77.2% when using 5.75 as the cut-off value to diagnose AP related AKI with NLR .Conclusions NLR can be a potential predictive index of the severity and relate to renal function in acute pancreatitis related acute kidney injury patients .

Small molecule antibodies are naturally existed and well functioned but not structurally related to the conventional antibodies. They are only composed of heavy protein chains or light chains, much smaller than common antibody. The first small molecule antibody, called Nanobody was engineered from heavy-chain antibodies found in camelids. Cartilaginous fishes also have heavy-chain antibodies (IgNAR, "immunoglobulin new antigen receptor"), from which single-domain antibodies called Vnar fragments can be obtained. In addition, free light chain (FLC) antibodies in human bodies are being developed as therapeutic and diagnostic agents. Comparing to intact antibodies, common advantages of small molecule antibodies are with better solubility, tissue penetration, stability towards heat and enzymes, and comparatively low production costs. This article reviews the structural characteristics and mechanism of action of the Nanobody, IgNAR and FLC.
Animals ; Camelids, New World ; immunology ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin Light Chains ; chemistry ; immunology ; Receptors, Antigen ; immunology ; Sharks ; immunology ; Single-Chain Antibodies ; chemistry ; immunology ; therapeutic use ; Single-Domain Antibodies ; chemistry ; immunology ; therapeutic use

Objective To compare and quantify the determinants in quantitative electroencephalogram(q-EEG) and heart rate variability power spectrum analysis(HRV-PSA) of ketamme(KTM) anesthesia for preschoolers. Methods Seventy four cases were selected and assigned into 3 groups named A(4-5 years), B(5-6 years), C(6-7 years), 22,28,24 cases in every group respectively. All cases were induced with KTM 5 mg /kg intramuscularly and changes of determinants were recorded continuously. If body movement happened, KTM would be injected with 1 mg/kg. Results On pre- anesthesia, BIS in group A was the least among 3 groups, while LF/HF and HRVI were the largest(P

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of multimodal endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke in elderly patients.Methods:A total of 263 elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke were enrolled as research subjects from January 2017 to December 2018.Patients were divided into two groups: the intravenous thrombolytic therapy group and the endovascular therapy group.Treatment outcomes were compared by using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)and the modified Rankin Scale(mRS).Results:Of 263 patients, 125 were in the intravenous thrombolytic therapy group and 138 were in the intravascular therapy group.The rate of good/excellent outcomes was higher in the endovascular treatment group than in the intravenous thrombolytic therapy group(97.8% vs.91.2%, χ2=5.713, P<0.05). The NIHSS score and mRS score were lower in the endovascular treatment group than the in intravenous thrombolytic therapy group[(2.3±0.3) vs.(6.0±1.8), (1.1±0.1) vs.(2.3±0.3), t=9.067 and 16.970, P<0.05]. There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(8.6% vs.8.0%, χ2=0.041, P>0.05). Conclusions:Multimodal mechanical thrombus retrieval is a safe and effective treatment for intracranial large vessel occlusion in acute ischemic stroke patients and should be recommended and promoted.

OBJECTIVE: To establish the solid phase extraction (SPE) with GC/MS technology for fish poisoning cases to determine five pesticides in fishpond. METHODS: By three solid phase extraction column including Oasis HLB cartridge, Bond Elut C18 and SampliQ C18, the recovery rate was compared to extract and purify five pesticides in fishpond. The effects of different kinds and dosages of eluents on extract rate were also reviewed. RESULTS Using Bond Elut C18 as solid phase extraction column and 3 mL benzene as eluent, the linear range of mass concentration of five pesticides in fishpond was 1-50 μg/mL, and the correlation coefficient was 0.996 2-0.999 6. The limit of detection was 3.4-26 μg/L and the recovery was 61.49%-102.48%. The relative standard deviations was less than or equal to 3.01%. CONCLU-SION: With high sensitivity, good accuracy and precision, SPE-GC/MS has simple and quick operation and less solvent. It can be applied to determination of five pesticides in fishpond.
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/methods* ; Pesticides/isolation & purification* ; Solid Phase Extraction ; Solvents ; Water Pollutants, Chemical/isolation & purification*