Objective To investigate the effect of a modified cuff insertion technique named “portal vein branch-sling” (PBS) method for portal vein (PV) anastomoses in rat liver transplantation.MethodsA total of 60 cases of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) using 2-cuff technique in rats were performed in our transplantation center.The PBS technique and conventional methods were used respectively in study and control groups.Time for PV anastomoses,anhepatic phase (AP) and surgery of recipients,successful rate for PV cuff insertion and operation were statistically compared between the different groups.Results35 cases of OLT using PBS technique in rats were assessed.The successful rate of PV cuff insertion was 94.3％,and the time of PV anastomoses using the modified PBS cuff insertion technique was only 1.9 ± 0.7min.The successful rate of operation was 80％with a 21.8±2.2min AP.The study group showed significant differences (P＜0.05) compared with conventional group.The survival rate in the first week was 85.8％ with no statistical difference (P＞0.05).ConclusionsThe modified PBS cuff insertion technique for PV anastomoses of OLT has advantages in speed,safety and stabilization,and should be considered as one of the best available PV anastomosis technique for OLT in rats.

Objective: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) at Tianshu (ST25) on pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in sodium taurocholate-induced severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) in rats. Methods: Sixty-six male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups: sham-operation group, SAP group and EA group. An SAP model was established by injecting 3.5% sodium taurocholate at a dose of 1 mL/kg through puncturing the pancreatic duct. In the EA group, EA at ST25 was performed with sparse-dense wave (2/100 Hz, 2 mA for 30 min) immediately after sodium taurocholate injection and 30 min before sacrifice. Rats were sacrificed at 3 (n=7), 6 (n=7) and 12 h (n=8) after operation. Levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-10 in serum were estimated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Pathological changes of pancreatic tissues were examined by hematoxylin and eosin staining and observed under a microscope and also scored. Results: The levels of serum TNF-α and IL-6 of SAP rats were significantly higher than those of sham-operation rats at 3, 6 and 12 h. The level of IL-10 in serum of SAP rats was significantly higher than that of sham-operation rats at 3 and 6 h (P<0.05). EA at ST25 down-regulated the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in serum and up-regulated the level of IL-10 and the ratio of IL-10/TNF-α, also attenuated the morphological damages at 6 and 12 h (P<0.05) in rats with SAP. The pathological scores of pancreatic tissues in the EA group were significantly less than those in the SAP group at 6 and 12 h (P<0.05). Conclusion: EA at ST25 may have a therapeutic effect on rats with SAP by down-regulating the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 and up-regulating the level of IL-10 to re-establish the balance of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, and to ameliorate the inflammatory response of SAP.

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0.05).Cmax of domestic and imported rebamipide tablet were (0.56?0.24) and (0.59?0.29)mg?L-1, with that tmax were (1.75?0.92) and (1.98?1.05)h,t1/2(?) were (1.86?1.38) and (1.93?1.45)h,AUC0～∞ were (2.48?1.06) and (2.62?1.35)mg?h?L-1. Conclusion The pharmacokinetics of the two products are similar.

Objective To investigate the effect of propofol on rat′s limb ischemia reperfusion injury .Methods Sixty healthy SD rats were randomly divided into sham operate group ,ischemia-reperfusion group and propofol group (n= 20) ,each group was divided into 4 subgroups according to the different reperfusion time .To copy the right lower limb ischemia reperfusion model ,5 min before reperfusion ,use propofol injection (50 mg/kg ,intraperitoneal inject) ,various subjects in the corresponding time points (3 ,6 , 9 ,12 h) were sacrificed .TNF-α ,NF-κB of blood and MDA ,SOD of Skeletal muscle were measured ,calculate muscle wet dry weight ratio .Results Compared with ischemia reperfusion group ,propofol could significantly reduce expression of TNF-alpha ,NF-κB lev-els in serum (P< 0 .05) ,inhibit the increase of the MDA level and decrease of the SOD level in muscle (P< 0 .05) ,also reduce the extent of skeletal muscle cell edema(P< 0 .05) .Conclusion Propofol can attenuate limb ischemia reperfusion injury by inhibiting inflammation response and reducing the oxygen free radicals′ damage .

Objective To study the apoptosis pathway of human lung adenocarcinoma cell line A549 induced by 1-β-D-arabinofuranosylcytosine (Ara-C) in vitro. Methods A549 cells were incubated with Ara-C for 72hours in vitro. Biological changes of apoptotic cells were studied by TUNEL staining. Morphological changes of the A549 cells treated with Ara-C were observed by transmission electron microscope. The expressions of p53 and p73 were investigated by Western blotting. Results 1.Apoptotic rates of A549 cells exposure to Ara-C studied by TUNEL staining were higher than that of the control (P＜0.01). 2.Apoptosis body was apparently observed by transmission electron microscope. 3.Endogenous p73 but not p53 was induced and activated in dose-dependent manner upon Ara-C treatment by Western blotting.Conclusion Ara-C can effectively induce apoptosis of A549 cells. DNA damage-induced apoptosis of A549 cells treated by Ara-C is independent of functional p53.Up-regulation of p73 may play an important role that enhances the sensitivity of A549 cells to Ara-C and be partly responsible for p53-independent apoptosis.

Objective To evaluate the effects of continuous femoral nerve block combined with in?filtration anesthesia on postoperative analgesia in the patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Methods Ninety patients, aged 50-80 yr, weighing 45-90 kg, of ASA physical status Ⅰ-Ⅲ, scheduled for elective unilateral total knee arthroplasty, were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n=30 each) using a ran?dom number table: continuous femoral nerve block + infiltration anesthesia group ( group A); continuous femoral nerve block group ( group B); continuous femoral nerve block + single sciatic nerve block group ( group C) . The femoral nerve was catheterized for block before induction of general anesthesia in the three groups, and then a single sciatic nerve block was performed in group C. In group A, 20 ml mixture was in?jected into the posterior part of the joint capsule before prosthesis implantation, and 20 ml mixture was in?jected around the collateral ligaments and incision sites after prosthesis implantation and before closing. The mixture included ropivacaine 2?5 mg∕ml, fentanyl 2?5 μg∕ml, and methylprednisolone 1 mg∕ml. In group B, 40 ml of normal saline was given as the method previously described in group A. Patient?controlled anal?gesia with 0?2% ropivacaine 250 ml was used for postoperative analgesia, lasting for 48 h. The patient?con?trolled analgesia pump was set up with a 5 ml bolus dose, a 30 min lockout interval and background infusion at a rate of 5 ml∕h. Tramadol was used as rescue analgesic and was given orally to maintain the VAS score ≤ 5. VAS scores at rest were recorded at 4, 8, 12, 24 and 48 h after surgery, and VAS scores during activity were recorded at 8, 12, 24 and 48 h after surgery. The total consumption of tramadol within 48 h after surgery was recorded. The motor function of the affected extremity was assessed and scored at 12, 24 and 48 h after surgery, and the sensory and motor function was evaluated at 72 h after removal of the catheter. The occurrence of bleeding or exudates from the site of catheterization and adverse effects were recorded. Results Compared with group B or C, VAS scores at rest at 4-24 h after operation, VAS scores during activity at 8-24 h after operation, and the total consumption of tramadol were significantly de?creased in group A. Compared with group B, no significant changes were found in motor block score of the affected extremity in group A. Compared with group C, the motor block score of the affected extremity was significantly decreased in A and B groups. There were no significant differences in the incidence of bleeding or exudates from the site of catheterization and nausea and vomiting between the three groups. Conclusion Continuous femoral nerve block combined with infiltration anesthesia can provide sufficient analgesia with?out influencing the recovery of sensory and motor function, and the safety is good for the patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Using Vibrio fluvialis Ⅱ as host bacteria, 19 bacteriophages have been isolated from the 76 samples which were collected from Haliotis discus hannai ～growing seawater in Dalian marine culture company Dalian, liaoning province from May in 1996 to August I 1997. Ultrastructure of 19 bacteriophages were observed with electron to Bradley the results showed that of these bacteriophages belonged to Bradley A type, they have hexagonal heads of bacteriophages were identified with VP1,VP2,VP4,VP8 as representatives respectively. The phages remain stable at pH6. 0～10. 0, moreover VP2,VP4 and VP8 are rather stable at basic pHs. Although the characterization of heat inactivation course of VP4 is different from others, four phages are sensitive to heat and inactivated at 80℃ in 5 minutes. One step growth experiment showed that the eclipse period of VP1,VP2,VP4,VP8 are sensitive to heat and the eclipse period of VP1, VP2, VP4, VP8 are 42, 30, 46, 28 minutes. In this experiment we have isolated at least four different types phages, it suggest that in fact there is a population of phages in the seawater environment. The result of this study provided a way to find the potential value of phages as an indicator of pathogenic microorganisms Vibrio fluvilis Ⅱ in marine environment.

Objective To study the factors effecting on flow cytometric sperm chromatin structure assay.Methods The SCSA explores the metachromatic properties of acridine orange (AO) and flow cytometry to monitor the susceptibility of sperm chromatin DNA to acid induced denaturation in situ because of the low pH treatment. Results COMP?t, ?t, SD?t value were different upon on the storage methods (①sperm was preserved in 4℃, ②sperm was cryopreservated after dilution ③sperm was cryopreservated). Results show that the second method above made the least artificial injury to sperm DNA. It did not affect the results if the samples were quickly thawed in a 37℃ water bath and detected immediately and the detect current velocity was lower than 300 cell/sec. The intra -CV was 7 28% and the internal CV was 8 92%. Mean and standard deviations of COMP?t were 8 7?11 0% in 511 healthy men. Because data present right skew distribution, the reference range of COMP?t is

Objective To evaluate the symptom improvement of anxiolytics and antidepressant to hemifacial spasm(HFS)patients with anxiety and depression. Methods A total of 60 HFS patients with anxiety and depression were enrolled for the study and divided into experimental group and control group. Experimental group were treated with escitalopram and BTX-A ,and control group only received BTX-A. SAS and SDS were used to test all the patients before and after treatment. Results Both experimental group and control group were significantly improved after BTX-A therapy. There was no different between two groups at 1 week and 1 month,respectively. At 2 weeks and 3 months,more obvious improvement was seen in experimental group. The SAS and the SDS standard average scores of experimental group were significantly decreased compared with the control group. There was statistical significance in control group after 1 month and 3 months treatment(P<0.05),and in experimental group,the differences appeared after 2-week treatment(P<0.05). Additionally,after 1 month treatment,there were statistical differences between the two groups(P<0.05),and experimental group shown a longer effective period compared with control group. Conclusion Anxiety and depression state serves as a complication of HFS ,which is positively correlated with HFS. HFS patients with anxiety and depression benefit better from escital-opram and BTX-A combination therapy than BTX-A alone.