OBJECTIVETo compare the differences of expressions of adenylyl cyclase (AC) and phosphodiesterase (PDE) in ejaculated spermatozoa between healthy volunteers and the patients with asthenospermia.

METHODSEjaculated spermatozoa were collected from healthy volunteers and the patients with asthenospermia. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to detect mRNA expression of AC and PDE subtypes in human spermatozoa. The concentrations of cAMP and cGMP in the samples were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

RESULTSCompared with healthy volunteers, expression of sAC mRNA and concentration of cAMP were significantly decreased in the patients with asthenospermia (P < 0.01) , while the expression of PDE4C mRNA was significantly increased at the same time (P <0.01). There were no marked differences in the expression of ACIII mRNA and concentration of cGMP between the two groups.

CONCLUSIONThe sAC down-regulation and PDE4C up-regulation are possible reasons for asthenospermia.

Adenylyl Cyclases ; biosynthesis ; Asthenozoospermia ; metabolism ; Cyclic AMP ; metabolism ; Humans ; Male ; Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases ; biosynthesis ; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Spermatozoa ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo observe the therapeutic effect of needle-pricking therapy combined with spinal massage on ankylosing spondylitis and to probe into the mechanism.

METHODSNinety-three cases who were definitely diagnosed as having ankylosing spondylitis at active stage were randomly divided into a medication group (n=46) and an observation group (n=47). The observation group were treated by needle-pricking the main points, Neck No. 2 nerve, Neck No. 5 nerve point, etc., combined with spinal rotation massage, and the medication group were treated with Azulfidine. Changes of cumulative score of arthralgia and arthroncus, function of joint, Keitel test, and ESR and CRP before and after treatment were observed.

RESULTSThe effective rate and the markedly effective rate were 95.8%0 and 68.1% in the observation group and 78.3% and 23.9% in the medication group, respectively, the former being significantly better than the latter (P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONNeedle-pricking therapy combined with spinal massage has a significant therapeutic effect with a steady and long-term effect for treatment of ankylosing spondylitis at active stage.

Acupuncture Therapy ; methods ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Child ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Massage ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Middle Aged ; Spine ; Spondylitis, Ankylosing ; therapy

Objective: To investigate the effect and mechanism of cinnamaldehyde on the angiogenesis of diabetic retinopathy, and the effect of cinnamaldehyde on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) induced proliferation, migration, tube formation and Janus kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (JAK2/STAT3) pathway of EA.hy 926 cells were observed. Method:EA.hy 926 cells were divided into normal control group, model group (7 μg·L^-1 VEGF), and VEGF+cinnamaldehyde group (60, 90, 120, 150 μmol·L^-1). The methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay and scratch test were used to observe the effect of cinnamaldehyde on the proliferation and migration of EA. hy 926 cells induced by VEGF. EA. hy 926 cells were divided into normal control group, model group (7 μg·L^-1 VEGF), and VEGF+cinnamaldehyde group (90, 150 μmol·L^-1). The tube formation experiment was used to observe the effect of cinnamaldehyde on the tube formation of EA. hy 926 cells induced by VEGF. EA. hy 926 cells were divided into normal control group, model group (7 μg·L^-1 VEGF), VEGF+AG490 group (50 μmol·L^-1), VEGF+cinnamaldehyde group (90 μmol·L^-1), VEGF+cinnamaldehyde group (150 μmol·L^-1), and VEGF+cinnamaldehyde group (150 μmol·L^-1)+AG490 group (50 μmol·L^-1). Western Blot method was used to explore the effect of cinnamaldehyde on the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway in EA.hy 926 cells induced by VEGF. Result:Compared with the control group, model group obviously promoted the proliferation and migration of EA.hy 926 cells(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, cinnamaldehyde (60, 90, 120, 150 μmol·L^-1) significantly suppressed VEGF-induced proliferation and migration of EA.hy 926 cells (P<0.01). Compared with the control group, VEGF group could promote the tube formation of EA.hy 926 cells. The number of nodes, junctions, meshes and vascular branches were increased, but with no statistical difference. Compared with the model group, cinnamaldehyde (90, 150 μmol·L^-1) showed an obvious inhibitory effect on the number of nodes, junctions and meshes of tubules (P<0.05, P<0.01).Compared with the control group, the expressions of p-JAK2, p-STAT3, and STAT3 in the model group were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Cinnamaldehyde (150 μmol·L^-1) significantly reduced the expressions of P-JAK2, P-STAT3, STAT3 proteins (P<0.01). Cinnamaldehyde (90 μmol·L^-1) obviously reduced the expressions of p-STAT3 and STAT3 proteins (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusion:Cinnamaldehyde showed a significantly inhibitory effect on the proliferation, migration and tube formation of VEGF-induced EA.hy 926 cells, which was related to the inhibition of the activation of JAK2/STAT3 pathway.

A survey was conduct to analyze the usage situation of post-exposure prophylaxis(PEP) and related factors among men who have sex with men(MSM) in 6 cities of Shandong Province. Total of 2 620 subjects, the use ratio was 2.98% (78/2 620). Compared with age≤24 years,monthly income<5 000 yuan,non-commercial sex, non-DU,non-STD,role for being insert in the anal intercourse,MSM was more likely to use PEP with age≥45 years(OR=3.87, 95%CI:1.12-13.36),monthly income≥5 000 yuan(OR=1.87, 95%CI:1.07-3.28),commercial sex (OR=3.13, 95%CI:1.56-6.28), drug users (DUs) (OR=4.63, 95%CI:2.51-8.52),STD patient (OR=2.35,95%CI:1.05-5.27),the mixed sex role group(OR=2.25,95%CI:1.10-4.62).
Male ; Humans ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Homosexuality, Male ; HIV Infections/prevention & control* ; Post-Exposure Prophylaxis ; Sexual and Gender Minorities ; Sexual Behavior