Objective To investigate the influence of genistein(Gen) on the growth and apoptosis regulation of hepatoma carcinoma cells SMMC-7721.Methods SMMC-7721 cells were divided into three Gen groups treated with different concentrations(5.0,10.0,20.0 mg?L-1) and control group(without Gen).After SMMC-7721 cells were treated for 24 and 48 h,the changes of ultrastructure of cells were observed under electron microscope, MTT was used to detect the inhibitory rate of proliferation of SMMC-7721 cells,flow cytometry was performed to analyze cell phase;immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of Caspases-3 protein.Results Compared with control group,chromatin in cellular nucleus became conglomeration or lumping,with chondriosome swelling in Gen groups.With the increasing of Gen concentration,the cellular nucleus became condensed,heterochromatin agglutinating,ground cytoplasm obviously cavitating;with the increase of Gen concentration and prolongation of time,from 24 to 48 h,MTT showed the inhibitory rate of proliferation of SMMC-7721 cells increased in a time-and dose-dependent manner.Flow cytometry analysis showed that with the increase of Gen concentration,the number of cells at G2/M phase increased,the number of cells at S phase decreased and the ratio of G0/G1 also decreased.Immunohistochemistry results showed the expression of protein Caspases-3 increased with the Gen concentration in a dose-dependent manner(P

Objective To investigate the changes of umbilical adiponectin(APN) levels in newborn whose mothers with gestational impaired glucose tolerance (GIGT).Methods Eighteen neonates of GIGT pregnancies and 50 controls of normal glucose tolerance (NGT) pregnancies were studied.APN concentration was qualified in the umbilical vein serum with radioimmunoassay methods.Capillary blood glucose was measured at the first hour after delivery.Results Umbilical APN level in the GIGT group was significantly higher than that in NGT group [(61.06?16.85)mg/L vs(48.04?15.47)mg/L,t=2.38 P0.05).Conclusions Umbilical serum APN levels are elevated in newborns of GIGT mo-thers.This may be due to the dysregulation of serum APN levels associate with GIGT pregnancy.More attention shall be paid to the metabolic changes of GIGT mothers and their offspring.

Objective To investigate the protective effects of leptin on neonatal seizure in rats by behavioral tests and Bcl2 expression.Methods Twenty Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were divided into four groups:control group,leptin group,RS group and RS+leptin group on postnatal day 6 (P6),5 rats in each group.From P6 to P12,repeated neonatal seizure model was induced by flurothyl in RS and RS+leptin group rats.From P13 to P22,leptin (2 mg · kg-1 · day-1) was administered by intraperitoneal injection in leptin group and RS+leptin group rats.Forelimb hanging test and open field test were implemented on P30.Bcl2 expression was detected by western blot on P34.Results (1) Neurobehavioral tests:the time of forelimb suspension in RS group((7.10± 1.02) s)was significantly shorter (P＜0.05) than the control group((15.95± 6.11)s) and the time of forelimb suspension in RS+leptin group((13.90±2.64) s)was significant longer (P ＜0.05) than the RS group.In open field test,the number of horizontal movement in RS group (119.80± 28.83) was significantly reduced (P＜0.05) than that in the control group(191.00±37.27) and the number of horizontal movement in RS+leptin group(164.20±26.46) was increased than that in the RS group,but the difference was not significant.The number of modification and stool in RS group was significantly increased (P＜0.05) than that in the control group and the number of modification and stool in RS+leptin group was significantly reduced (P＜0.05) than that in the RS group.(2)Western blot:the expression of Bcl2 in RS group (0.24±0.07),leptin group(0.89±0.09) and RS+leptin group(0.56±0.07) was significantly decreased compared with control group(1.02±0.01) (P＜0.05),and the expression of Bcl2 in RS +leptin group was significantly increased compared with RS group (P＜0.05).Conclusion Leptin improves the brain injury induced by flurothyl on neonatal rats by Bcl2 signaling pathway.

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BACKGROUND:Along with the increasing improvement of bladder tissue engineering research, the vascularization of tissue-engineered bladder after implantation becomes an issue of concern. OBJECTIVE: Combined with relevant literature in recent years, to review the choice, design and application of scaffold materials for bladder tissue engineering as wel as vascularized strategies folowing implantation. METHODS:The first author retrieved PubMed database and CNKI databases for articles relevant to biological scaffold materials in bladder tissue engineering and vascularization of tissue-engineered bladder published between January 2000 to September 2014 using the keywords of “tissue engineering; bladder; biomaterials/scaffolds; vascularization” in English and Chinese, respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Recently, the biological scaffolds for bladder tissue engineering include two main categories: natural biomaterials and synthetic polymers. The major target of bladder tissue engineering remains to prepare the best cel-seeded scaffolds, to determine the best source of stem cels, to explore the best differentiation way of stem cels, and to promote angiogenesis and nerve regeneration of implanted scaffolds. Thereinto, promoting vascularization of scaffold materials and building complex tissues is most chalenging. At present, it is stil difficult to precisely control the directional proliferation, migration and differentiation of the attached endometrial cels. Although the vascular network is necessary for the nutrient supply and metabolic waste removal of cels or tissues, strategies to promote angiogenesis or vasculogenesis are stil limited.

Objective To evaluate the predictive value of serum presepsin (sCD14-ST) for septic myocardial depression (SMD) in patients with severe sepsis or septic shock.Methods This was a prospective cohort study.A total of 84 patients with severe sepsis or septic shock were monitored by pulse indicator continuous cardiac output (PiCCO) system and divided into myocardial depression group (cardiac function index [CFI]<4.1 L/min, n=37) and non-myocardial depression group (CFI≥4.1 L/min, n=47) according to cardiac function index (CFI).Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was measured by doppler echocardiography at admission.The patients were divided into survival group (n=40) and non-survival group (n=44) based on 28-day mortality.Serum sCD14-ST,B-type natriuretic peptide(BNP), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), cardiac troponin Ⅰ (cTnⅠ) levels and hemodynamic parameters were observed dynamically at day 1,3,5 after admission.Quantitative data with normal distribution were analyzed using t-test and abnormal distribution data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test.Categorical data were analyzed using χ2 test.Results The serum levels of cardiac index (CI), global ejection fraction (GEF) and left ventricular contractility index (dPmax) in myocardial depression group were all significantly lower than those in non-depression group at day 1 after admission (all P<0.01).The serum levels of sCD14-ST, TNF-α and BNP in myocardial depression group were all significantly higher than those in non-depression group (all P<0.01).Serum sCD14-ST levels in 84 septic patients were positively correlated with both BNP and TNF-α (r=0.204, P<0.05 and r=0.516, P<0.01, respectively).The area under the receiver operating characteristics curve (AUC) of sCD14-ST was 0.782 for myocardial depression in patients with sepsis, with a sensitivity of 89.2% and a specificity of 78.0% at the cut-off point of 988 mg/mL.The predictive value of sCD14-ST was inferior to BNP and TNF-α (both P<0.05).The combination of sCD14-ST, TNF-α and BNP could provide better prediction value in septic myocardial depression.Logistic regression analysis showed that serum sCD14-ST was not the in dependent predictor for septic myocardial depression (P>0.05).There were 24 cases died in myocardial depression group.The mortality of myocardial depression group was significantly higher than that of non-depression group (64.9% vs 42.6%, χ2=4.132, P =0.042).The serum levels of sCD14-ST at day 1 and day 3 in myocardial depression group were significantly higher than those in non-myocardial depression group (both P<0.01).sCD14-ST levels in both groups showed downtrend.The serum level of sCD14-ST in non-survival group was significantly higher than that in survival group (P<0.01).Conclusions Myocardial depression is common in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.High serum level of sCD14-ST is correlated with myocardial depression to some extent, but not an independent predictor.The combination of sCD4-ST, BNP and TNF-α can improve the predictive value for myocardial depression.

BACKGROUND:Although there is no report of adipose-derived stem cells in ureteral repair, but with the deepening of the research of adipose stem cells, the differentiation conditions of adipose-derived stem cells to the vascular endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells and urothelial cells are more mature, and the experimental research of adipose-derived stem cells in the repair and reconstruction of kidney and bladder is also increasing.
OBJECTIVE:To summarize the adipose-derived stem cells research and its application in damage and repair of urinary system in recent years.
METHODS:The first author retrieved PubMed database and CNKI databases for articles relevant to adipose-derived stem cells in the repair of urinary system published between January 2001 to September 2013 using the keywords of“adipose tissue-derived stem cel/adipose tissue-derived stromal cells/ADSCs;tissue engineering;kidney;ureter;ureathra;bladder;urology”in English and Chinese, respectively. Final y, 52 articles were included for further analysis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Adipose-derived stem cells which can be found easily and have the unique advantages of multi-directional differentiation ability have been used for repairing and constructing the urinary system. Adipose-derived stem cells provide a new model of treatment for the urinary tract, which solves the traditional problems, including immune rejection, source of organs and ethical issues, and become an ideal cellsource in repair of urinary system. Accumulated data related to adipose-derived stem cells and its experiment and clinical application in repair of urinary system injuries have been reported. But before the cells are widely used in clinic, the fol owing problems need to be solved:its specific surface marker identification, specific conditions and control of celldifferentiation, mechanisms of action.

Objective To investigate the feasibility of laparoscopic operations in treating large ovarian cysts.Methods A total of 38 patients with large ovarian cysts underwent laparoscopic cyst cystectomy or adnexectomy on the affected side from December 2002 to October 2005.The 2nd or 3rd trocar(usually on the tumor side)was inserted into the cyst,the fluid in which was drained with a suction unit.The cyst was then removed after being elevated toward the incision,which was extended to 20 mm.Results Large ovarian cysts in the 38 cases were all removed successfully,including cystectomy in 28 cases and adnexectomy in 10 cases respectively.No complication occurred.The follow-up period was 1-24 months(mean:10 months)for 35 cases.No abnormal findings in pelvic examination and B ultrasonography were observed.Conclusions Laparoscopic operation is a safe and feasible therapeutic method for large ovarian cysts.

0.05].After 12 week treatment,the YGTSS total score in study group was significantly lower [(27.88?14.24) vs(36.53?17.45) scores] and the reduction rate of YGTSS score was significantly higher [(43.12?18.42)% vs(33.49?14.38)%] compared with those in control group(Pa

Objective To observe the effect of momordicin on tumor necrosis factor-?(TNF-?) level,mRNA transcription,and protein expression in myocardium of viral myocarditis caused by coxsackievirus B3(CVB3),and explore its therapeutic mechanism on viral myocarditis in Balb/c mice.Methods Fifty Balb/c mice were randomly divided into 3 groups as follows:momordicin treatment group(20 cases),vehicle control group(20 cases) and normal control group(n=10).Mice in the vehicle control group and the momordicin treatment group were intraperitoneally inoculated with CVB3,as for the nomal control group,equal amount of culture fluid was given instead.Momordicin[25 mg/(kg?d)] was administered intraperitoneally daily from day 0 to 6.Myocardial histopathology,cardiac TNF-? antigen,protein and mRNA expression were detected on day 15 after CVB3 inoculation,respectively.Results As compared with model group,in mice treated with momordicin,the histological myocardial lesion was significantly reduced [(3.26 ?0.84) vs(1.56?0.48),t=3.90 P