AIM: To compare the visual effects of optimized aspheric transition zone Laser in situ keratomileusis (OAT z-LASIK )versus conventional Laser in situ keratomileusis (con. LASIK).METHODS: In a prospective study 44 patients (88 eyes)underwent OAT z -LASIK and 50 patients (92 eyes) received conventional LASIK surgery. Visual acuity,refractions、contrast sensitivity (CS),glare sensitivity (GS), and increment of Q-value after surgery were studied.RESULTS: All of operations on 94 cases were successful without severe complication after 3 months' follow-up. There was no significant difference in term of postoperative refractions between the two groups (t-test,P＞0.05). The uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), CS, GS, and increment of Q-value of OAT z group were significantly better compared to the tradition group 3 months after the surgery (P＜0.05).CONCLUSION: OAT z - LASIK is a more effective procedure to improve visual quality compared to conventional LASIK.

Objective To investigate the expression of vascular endothial growth faetor(VEGF) proliferating cell nudear antigen(PCNA) and their biological significance was studied in papillary thyroid carcinoma and normal thyroid tissues. Methods Immuohistochemismy S-P technique was used to examine the expression of VEGF and PCNA in specimens of 58 papillary thyroid carcinoma and 19 normal thyroid tissues. Results The positive rates of VEGF and PCNA in papillary thyroid were higher than those in normal thyroid tissues( P＜0.01 ), and a positive correlation between these two expressions existed in papillary thyroid carcinoma. Conclusion VEGF and PCNA could be regarded as parameters to evaluate the biological behavior and they might be the indices for juvant diagnosis and evaluation of papillary thyroid cancer.

Objective To investigate the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α)gene in rat cerebral cortex neurons under hypoxia conditions,and provide more experimental basis for clinical treatment of hypoxic brain disease.Methods The rat cerebral cortical neurons in primary culture and hypoxia model were prepared and identified by immunocytochemistry analysis.The expression of HIF-1α in normal and hypoxic neurons was detected at 4 time points (12 h,24 h,48 h and 72 h) by immunohistochemical analysis.Results The expression of HIF-1α positive cells in normal control (NC) group was less at each time point,and it showed no statistically significant within groups.The weak expression of HIF-1α was found at 12 h in hypoxic group,and the expression augmented along with the time extended,it increased obviously at 24 h,reached the peak at 48 h(IOD＝0.27±0.02,F＝35.703,t＝11.795,P＜0.01),and declined until 72 h,it showed statistical significance between two groups at each time point.Conclusions The expression of HIF-1α is increased after hypoxia.HIF-1α has a protective effect on neurons after hypoxia.

Objective To investigate the apoptosis-inducing effect of the Tongbu-Xiaoji decoction on A549 cells.Methods A549 cell lines were cultured with normal serum and different concentration of serum containing Tongbu-Xiaoji decoction.The cells were stained with PI and Annexin V,and were evaluated by flowcytometry.Resnlts A549 cells were treated by Tongbu-Xiaoji decoction with low、median and high dose medicated serum,the rate of apoptosis in 24h were (5.92±2.04)％,(12.57±1.96)％,and (16.51±1.52)％respectively; the rate of apoptosis in 48h were (13.15±1.60)％,(26.42±2.30)％,and (31.47±2.08)％respectively and the rate of apoptosis in 72 h were (18.73 ± 1.89) ％,(31.72± 1.99) ％,and (36.92± 1.38) ％respectively,all were lower than compared with the model control group in 24 h were (0.40±0.08)％,48 h were (0.58± 0.16)％,72 h were (0.85 ± 0.13)％.Conclusion Tongbu-Xiaoji decoction has the apoptosis-inducing effect on A549 cells.

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Objective In the LPS-induced acute lung injury (ALI) there is massive accumulation of neutrophils in the lung. The effect of neutrophil collagenase on the degradation of lung matrix collagen ig still unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of neutrophil collagenase in LPS-induced ALI.Methods Thirty SD rats of either sex weighing 190 ? 40 g were randomly divided into five groups of 6 animals : group 1 control and group 2-5 LPS. In LPS groups animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal 3% pentobarbital 30 mg?kg-1. Right jugular vein was cannulated. LPS (O55: B5 Sigma USA) 5 mg?kg-1 was injected iv. The animals were sacrificed at 2 h (group 2), 4 h (group 3), 6 h( group 4) and 8 h( group 5) after iv LPS administration. Bronchoalveolar lavage was performed immediately with 3 ml of normal saline. The fluid washed out was collected and subjected to hypothermic centrifugation (3000 r?min-1, 10 min 4℃) . The supernatant was collected for determination of its protein content. Lung tissue was obtained for determination of myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, expression of matrix metallo-proteinase-8 (MMP-8) , CrossLaps protein content (the degradation product of type Ⅰ collagen) and wet/dry lung weight ratio(W/D), and microscopic examination. Pulmonary permeability index was calculated (protein content in bronchoalveolar wash-out fluid / plasma protein concentration) .Results At 4, 6 and 8 h after iv LPS administration (in group 3-5) the MMP-8 expression, crosslaps protein content, MPO activity, W/D and lung permeability index were significantly increased as compared with those in control group ( P

Objective To investigate the character 、difference and clinical meaning of distortion product otoacoustic emissions(DPOAE) and auditory brainstem respons(ABR) in high risk neonates with.Methods DPOAE and ABR were recorded with amplaid MK 22 and GSI60 in 200(400ears) high risk neonates, then compared the results.Results Of 200(400ears) newborns, the presence of DPOAE was 64%(256/400 ears), the presence of ABR was 88.25%(353/400 ears). The co-negativity and co-positivity of DPOAE and ABR were 61.50%(246/400 ears)and 9.25%(37/400 ears). The false negative and false positive of DPOAE were 3.91%(10/256 ears)and 74.31%(107/144 ears).Conclusion The DPOAE test is simple,quick,harmless,sensitive and objective. Because it only reflects the function of the cochlea and has high false positive, we can't make the diagnosis of hearing loss immediately when newborns don't pass the DPOAE test.The ABR test is a reliable method for neonatal hearing screening. The combination of DPOAE and ABR in high risk neonatal hearing screening could increase the accuracy and reliability of the test and retest results.

Objective To investigate the effects of genistein pretreatment on endotoxin-induced acute lung injury in rats and assess the possible mechanism. Methods Thirty-two male Wistar rats weighing 240-280 g were randomly divided into 4 groups ( n = 8, each group) : group Ⅰ control; group Ⅱ genistein; group ? LPS and group Ⅳ genistein pretreatment. The jugular vein was cannulated for administration of fluid and drug. The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal 3% pentobarbital 40 mg? kg-1 . In group Ⅰ and Ⅱ Ⅳ normal saline (NS) 1 ml?kg-1 was Ⅳ given 30min after IP NS 1 ml?kg-1 (Ⅰ ) or genistein 50 mg?kg-1 (Ⅱ ). In group ? and Ⅳ LPS 6 ml? kg-1 was Ⅳ given 30 min after IP NS 1 ml?kg-1 (?) or genistein 50 mg? kg -1 (Ⅳ). Four hours after.LPS injection, rats were sacrificed. The lungs were removed for evaluation of histological injury and determination of wet/dry lung weight (W/D) ratio, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, expression of TNF-f55 mRNA, HO-1 mRNA, TNF-f55, and HO-1. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was collected for determination of PMN count, protein content, and MPO activity.Results LPS administration induced marked lung injury and significant increases in W/D ratio, MPO activity, and MDA content in the lung tissues, and PMN count, protein content, and MPO activity in BALF. All of these changes were significantly reduced by genistein pretreatment. Genistein also markedly suppressed LPS-induced expression of TNF-a mRNA and protein, and enhanced LPS-induced expression of HO-1 mRNA and protein. Conclusion Pretreatment with genistein has protective effect against endotoxin-induced acute lung injury. The underlying mechanism is via an inhibition of neutrophilic recruitment and activity, a down-regulation in TNF-f55 production, and a up-regulation in HO-1 expression.