Body surface mapping is introduced in this paper. The research of bodysurface mapping involves two main aspects :data acquiring system and data processing methods. The recommended design applies the virtual instruments concept and high speed open bus standard. The data processing methods involve qualitative and quantitative methods. Dynamic and static mapping techniques are introduced as the qualitative methods. Statistical methods,inverse calculation and principle component analysis are introduced as the quantitative methods.

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Objective To investigate the regulative effect of interferon gamma (INF?) on the expression of platelet-derived endothelial cell growth factor / thymidine phosphorylase (PD-ECGF/TP) and its relation with the anti-cancer effect of 5′-deoxy-5-fluorouridine (5'DFUR) and 5-fluorouracil (5FU) in T24 bladder cancer cells. Methods PD-ECGF/TP mRNA and protein expressions were determined by RT-PCR and Western blot,respectively.Cytotoxicity of 5′DFUR,5FU or mitomycin C (MMC) against T24 cells was evaluated by MTS assay. Results The expressions of PD-ECGF/TP mRNA and protein were concomitantly elevated in T24 cells after INF? treatment.And INF? decreased IC 50 s of 5′DFUR [from (16.0? 3.6 )mmol/L to (6.2?0.9)mmol/L,( P

Objective To observe the safety and efficacy of FOLFOX4 regiment in elderly versus young patients with advanced colorectal cancer. Methods There were 61 patients enrolled in this study, with 28 elderly patients aged 70 years and over, 33 young patients aged less than 70 years.They suffered from advanced/recurrent colorectal cancer and received FOLFOX4 regiment (Oxaliplatin +CF+5-FU). Every 14 days were as a cycle, and the therapeutic safety and efficacy were evaluated after three cycles. Adverse events and response to treatment were compared between the elderly and young patients. Results The main adverse effects were myelosuppression, gastrointestinal disturbance and neurotoxicity. The incidence rate of diarrhea was significantly higher in elderly patients than in young patients, but the most of diarrhea were at grade Ⅰ - Ⅱ. The incidence rates of leucocyte decrease and neutrophil decrease were higher in elderly patients than in young patients (92. 8% vs. 78. 8%, 39.3% vs. 36.3%), but there were no statistically significant differences between them. The incidence rate of neurotoxicity was 46.5% in elderly patients and 36.4% in young patients (P＞0. 05). The recent efficacy rate was 25%, disease control rate was 71.4% and median time-to-progression (TTP) was 6 months in elderly patients and 24.2%, 84.8% and 7 months in young patients (all P＞0.05). Conclusions FOLFOX4 regiment is well-tolerated and effective in both young and elderly patients.

This study was aimed to optimize the extraction technology of Shu-Feng Ding-Chuan(SFDC) granules in the Huang-Qin(HQ)group by Box-Behnken response surface methodology(RSM).With three major characteristic components (baicalin,praeruptorin A and solid content in extraction liquid),the effects of four factors,such as the concentration of ethanol,the dosage of ethanol,the duration of extraction and the extraction times,were investigated by the single factor experiment.Then,the range of parameters of key factors was further studied and explored by Box-Behnken RSM.The results of single factor experiment and Box-Behnken design showed that the optimum preparation conditionswere 8-fold 70% ethanol,extracted for 2 times,with 1.0 h per each time.Under these conditions,the transfer rates of baicalin and praeruptor in A were 89.57% and 87.90%,respectively.And the transfer rateof solid content was 32.35%.It was concluded that the single factor experiment combined with RSM can be used in theoptimization of extraction technology for SFDC granules in the HQ group.This technique wasstable and feasible,which provided scientific evidences for the industrial production.

This list of clincal data management documentation is to ensure standardized and adequate archival of trial documents and records in clinical data management, which is applicable to all of phase I-IV clinical trials.

AIM: To investigate the protective effects and mechanisms of iptakalim hydrochloride(Ipt)on H_2O_2 induced neurotoxity. METHODS: Neurotoxity injury was induced by H_2O_2 in PC12 cells. The cell viability was tested by MTT assay. The glutamate released from PC12 cells was measured by HPLC combined with fluorescent detector analysis. Changes in the intracellular free Ca 2+ concentration ([Ca 2+ ]_i) were determined in fluo-3 AM loaded PC12 cells. RESULTS: Ipt (1, 10 and 100 ?mol?L -1 ) markedly mitigated H_2O_2-induced neurotoxity, 10 ?mol?L -1 Ipt inhibited the release of glutamate and the increase of [Ca 2+ ]_i induced by H_2O_2 .The protective effects was incompletely blocked by 5-HD which is a mitochondrial K_ ATP channels antagnist. CONCLUSION: Ipt provides neuroprotective effects on H_2O_2 induced cytoxixity in cultured PC12 cells and the protective effects may be partially related with mitochondrial KATP channels.

ObjectiveTo establish an accurate method for simultaneous determination of plasma Kyn and Trp by HPLC-UV detection.Methods Kyn and Trp were separated on Agilent Hypersil ODS column using 3-nitrotyrosine as internal standard.The mobile phase consisted of 15 mmol/L sodium acetateacetic acid (pH 5.5):acetonitrile 94∶ 6(v/v) at a rate of 0.8 ml/min.The chromatographic separation was performed at 25 ℃.The eluate was monitored with programmed wavelength setting at 360 nm from 0 to 4 min for Kyn and at 302 nm from 4 to 5 min for Trp.The method was applied to determination of plasma Kyn and Trp in 8 chronic glomerulonephritis,10 idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura,15 chronic hepatitis B virus patients and 15 healthy controls from September to December in 2010.The differences were compared using ANOVA and SNK methods.Results The retention time of Kyn and Trp were 2.9 min and 4.4 min,respectively.For Kyn,the assay was linear from 0.44 μmol/L to 18.30 μmol/L.For Trp,the linearity was from 3.67 μmol/L to 470.00 μmol/L.The detection limits were 0.014 μmol/L for Kyn and 0.122 μmol/L for Trp,respectively.The within-day CVs were ＜ 3％ and the between-day CVs were ＜ 4％.The mean recoveries yield were in the range of 92.29 to 104.40.The plasma concentrations of Kyn were ( 1.59 ± 0.28),(2.73 ± 0.56),(2.69 ± 0.44) and ( 1.54 ± 0.48 ) μmol/L,the plasma concentrations of Trp were (59.8 ± 10.0),(46.1 ± 11.7),(58.5 ±8.0) and (41.4±13.1) μmol/L,the Kyn/Trp were (0.027 4±0.007 5),(0.061 6 ±0.016 5),(0.046 7 ±0.009 1) and (0.038 3 ±0.007 5)in controls,chronic glomerulonephritis patients,idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura patients and chronic hepatitis B virus patients,respectively.There were significance difference of Kyn,Trp and Kyn/Trp amony the four groups (F=23.734,8.463,20.921,all P＜0.01).Conclusion The method is simple,fast,and suitable for applicability to clinical measurement.

BACKGROUND:Tol-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and its ligand, lipopolysaccharid, are closely associated with the occurrence and development of periodontitis. Meanwhile, the immunological properties of periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) play an important role in the reconstruction of periodontal tissue and cel-based therapy of periodontitis. However, the effect of TLR4 and lipopolysaccharid on the immunological properties of PDLSCs remains unclear. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of TLR4 on the immunological characteristics of human PDLSCs. METHODS:PDLSCs were isolated by enzyme digestion method as previously reported, and were cultured in the medium containing 10 mg/L lipopolysaccharid, the ligand of TLR4 for 3 days. Using un-treated PDLSCs as controls, we then investigated whether lipopolysaccharid-treated PDLSCs could cause the proliferation of al ogeneic T lymphocytes as wel as the effect of lipopolysaccharid-treated PDLSCs on the mixed lymphocytes reaction and proliferation of lymphocytes induced by phytohemagglutinin. PDLSCs, peripheral blood mononuclear cells and phytohemagglutinin were co-cultured, and the concentration of prostaglandin E2 in the culture supernatant was examined. Then we added indomethacin, which is the inhibitor of prostaglandin E2, into the co-culture system of PDLSCs, peripheral blood mononuclear cells and phytohemagglutinin, and tested the proliferation of lymphocytes. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Lipopolysaccharid-treated PDLSCs did not lead to the proliferation of al ogeneic T lymphocytes just as un-treated PDLSCs, and could suppress the mixed lymphocytes reaction and proliferation of phytohemagglutinin-induced lymphocytes. However, the inhibitory ability of lipopolysaccharid-treated PDLSCs was significantly lower than that of un-treated PDLSCs. The levels of prostaglandin E2 were significantly elevated in the co-culture of PDLSCs, peripheral blood mononuclear cells and phytohemagglutinin. After adding of indomethacin, the PDLSCs-suppressed proliferation of lymphocytes restored to normal levels. Lipopolysaccharid weakened the immunosuppressive capacity of PDLSCs, which may be due to the decreasing secretion of prostaglandin E2.