The occurrence of total chronic coronary occlusion is about 10% in patients undertaking coronary angiography.These patients are often asymptomatic,but can have angina pectoris after exercise and in other conditions increasing oxygen assumption,a few have cardiac insufficiency.The most effective therapies are coronary arterial bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) plus stenting.The clinical manifestation can be alleviated and cardiac function improved after successful intervention.

Objective To study effect of Tongbiling (TBL) on VEGF mRNA expression in RA synovlcytes cultured in vitro and explore its mechanism. Method Synovial cells from the knee joint in patient with RA were digested, divided and separately cultured after arthroscopy. Blank controls:DMEM culture containing 10% FBS in saline;Low-dose admission group of TBL:DMEM culture containing 10% FBS in 50 mg/L TBL;High-dose admission of TBL:DMEM culture containing 10% FBS in 200 mg/L TBL. RNA were distilled. Expression of VEGF mRNA were detected with RT-PCR. Result Compared with control group, expression of VEGF mRNA in low and high-dose admission groups of TBL both decreased (P

AIM To determine the antagonistic activities of new endothelin receptor antagonist CPU0214 on the left ventricle membranes and the aorta ring contraction in normal rat and its reduction effect on the mean arterial pressure in conscious DOCA salt hypertensive rats. METHODS Left ventricle membranes of normal rat hearts achieved for competition binding assay was used to investigate the antagonistic effects of CPU0214. Aorta ring contraction induced by ET 1 in normal rat was used to investigate the antagonistic activity of CPU0214. DOCA salt hypertensive rats were induced by injection of deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA, sc) following with 1% NaCl as drinking for 4 wk. A multiple physiological recorder was used to record the mean arterial pressure of femoral artery. The endothelin receptor change in the left ventricle membranes of DOCA salt hypertensive rat was measured by binding assays. Intraperitoneal injection of CPU0214 was used to investigate its effect on reduction of mean arterial pressure. RESULTS In the left ventricle the IC 50 of endothelin receptor antagonist CPU0214 is 16 nmol?L -1 and CPU0214 (10 ?mol?L -1 ) inhibited the ET 1 induced isolated aorta rings contraction in normal rats. Mean arterial pressure as well as B max and K d of left ventricle were increased significantly in DOCA salt hypertensive rat. CPU0214 (60 mg?kg -1 ip) significantly reduced the mean arterial pressure of conscious DOCA salt hypertensive rats especially during 60～90 min after administration. CONCLUSIONS CPU0214 has significantly antagonistic effects on the left ventricle membrane and the isolated aorta ring contraction in normal rat, which is verified by CPU0214 as a strong endothelin receptor antagonist. Furthermore its effect on the mean blood pressure reduction in conscious DOCA salt hypertensive rats, which is manifested as an abnormal endothelin system, shows its prosperity of drug development value as a new endothelin receptor antagonist.

BACKGROUND:Extraction methods of human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells are inconsistent in the number of cells.
OBJECTIVE:To explore the optimal method to in vitro isolate and culture human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells.
METHODS:Under sterile conditions, ful-term cesarean fetal amniotic membrane was cut into pieces, then to isolate human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells by seven methods in four experiments. In experiment 1, human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells were isolated by the fol owing three methods:(1) 0.05 g/L trypsin digestion for 10 minutes fol owed by 0.75 g/L col agenase digestion for 60 minutes;(2) 0.75 g/L col agenase I for 120 minutes;(3) co-digestion with 0.05 g/L trypsin and 0.75 g/L col agenase for 60 minutes. In experiment 2, the samples were digested with 0.05 g/L trypsin digestion for 30 minutes fol owed by 0.75 g/L col agenase digestion for 30 minutes. In experiment 3, the samples were digested by two methods:(1) 0.05 g/L trypsin digestion for 30 minutes×2, fol owed by 0.75 g/L col agenase digestion for 60 minutes;(2) 0.05 g/L trypsin digestion for 40 minutes×2, fol owed by 0.75 g/L col agenase digestion for 60 minutes. In experiment 4, the samples were digested with 0.05 g/L trypsin digestion for 30 minutes×2, fol owed by 1 g/L col agenase digestion for 60 minutes. Fol owing morphology observation under a microscope, we studied the most suitable method for isolating human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Digestion with 0.05 g/L trypsin for 30 minutes twice fol owed by 1 g/L of col agenase digestion of 60 minutes was the most suitable isolation and culture condition in vitro. cells became elongated fusiform or star-shaped with rich cytoplasm, and nuclei were round with 1-3 nuts. We can harvest the most number of human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells using the method described in experiment 4.

Objective:To evaluate the advantages of function-preserving parotidectomy for benign tumors involving deep parotid lobe. Methods:17 patients with benign tumor involving deep parotid lobe were treated by limited partial parotidectomy.All of the tumors were not more than 3 cm of diameter,12 of them were in the deep lobe and 5 involving both superficial and deep lobes.In the operation fascia glandular flap was made,the tumor with the surrounding gland tissue was thoroughly dissected and the glandular parenchyma was preserved.Results:All the operations were successful and the wounds healed well with symmetrical facial contours.No patient experi-enced salivary fistula.Temporary facial palsy was observed in 2 cases(11.76%).No tumor recurrence was observed.Facial nerve function of all patients completely recovered after a median follow-up of 11 months.Conclusion:Function-preserving parotidectomy for benign tumor involving the parotid deep lobe may improve functional outcomes without compromising local tumor control.

BACKGROUND:Conflicting data have been reported regarding the expression of retinol-binding protein 4 in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of dietary interventionversus metformin treatment on expression of retinol-binding protein 4 in rats with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. METHODS: Fifty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized to six groups, including two normal control groups (rats were kiled after 8 and 16 weeks of normal diet), two HFD groups (rats were kiled after 8 and 16 weeks of high-fat diet), one dietary intervention group (rats were kiled after 8 weeks of high-fat diet and 8 weeks of normal diet) and one metformin treatment group (rats were kiled after 8 weeks of high-fat diet and 8 weeks of high-fat diet and metformin treatment). The levels of retinol-binding protein 4 in serum and biochemical indexes were detected through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The expression of retinol-binding protein 4 mRNA in liver tissues was measuredvia western blot analysis, immunohistochemistry and RT-PCR. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease models were successfuly established by high-fat diet. Liver tissues of high-fat diet fed rats showed progressing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease histology, from non-alcoholic fatty liver to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Dietary intervention increased retinol-binding protein 4 expression in liver tissue as wel as improving liver enzyme, dyslipidemia and insulin resistance, and aleviated impaired liver histology. Metformin treatment only aleviated hepatic steatosis caused by high-fat diet. The results indicated that retinol-binding protein 4 expression might play a role in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Metformin treatment can aleviate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease histology,dietary intervention should be the fundamental treatment.

Objective To analyze effect of the syphilis prevention and control work among female sex workers(FSWs), and provide reference data for target intervention in Guangdong province.Methods Syphilis prevalence among FSWs from 2009 to 2013 were analyzed statistically based on the data from Guangdong Provincial high-risk groups in sexually transmit-ted infection(STI)control program.Results A total of 34 338 FSWs were detected,including 23 816(69.36%)FSWs at the high-tier venues,8 811(25.66%)middle-tier,and 1 711(4.98%)low tier.The syphilis prevalence of FSWs at high-, middle-,and low-tier venues in 2009 was 2.60%,7.36%,and 10.54% respectively,and in 2013 was 1.45%,2.75%,and 21.88% respectively.Chi-square test showed a downward trend in the prevalence of syphilis among the high and middle tier FSWs in 2009-2013(χ2 =12.807,52.333 respectively,both P <0.001),and remained high among FSWs at low-tier venues(χ2 =0.027,P =0.87).The difference in syphilis prevalence in 2013 among FSWs from different types of venues was statistically significant (χ2 =190.64,P <0.001 ).No significant difference in syphilis prevalence was found among FSWs from Pearl River Delta,eastern,western and northern Guangdong(χ2 =5.24,P =0.07).Conclusion Significant difference is found in prevalence of syphilis among FSWs from different types of settings.FSWs from low-tier settings have a relatively lower syphilis testing rate but with higher infection rate.

Objective:To study the effect of paclitaxel liposome on the apoptosis of cancer cells in neck metastatic lymph node of rabbit tongue cancer.Methods:24 New Zealand rabbits with VX-2 tumor at tongue edge were divided into 6 groups randomly after neck lymph node metastasis.Paclitaxel liposome,free paclitaxel and 5％ glucose were injected into the lingual arterial and ear marginal vein,respectively.A week after chemotherapy metastasis lymph nodes were collected.The apoptosis of the cancer cells in the lymph nodes was examined by transmission electron microscope,flow cytometry,and SP immunohistochemical method for P53 protein expression of the cancer tissue.Results:The apoptosis rate of cancer cells in the intra-arterial chemotherapy group was higher than that in the intra-venous chemotherapy group,in the paclitaxel liposome injection group was higher than that in the free paclitaxel injection group(P ＜ 0.05).The positive rates of P53 protein expression in paclitaxel liposome group by intra-arterial injection was the lowest (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion:Paclitaxel liposome is more effective than free paclitaxel,regional arterial infusion is more effective than intra-venous infusion in the apoptosis induction of lymph node metastasis cancer cells.

Objective To develop a scale of the executive functional status for adolescents.Methods Regarding to the structure and the conception of executive function and the results of interviews to several adolescents,a preliminary inventory including 37 items was developed.The investigation sample consisted of 1722 students from 2 provinces in China by stratified sampling,and the the internal consistency,conduct validity and criterion validity were assessed by exploratory factor analysis.Results The revised scale including 21 items was consisted of three factors:inhibition control,cognitive flexibility,working memory,which explained 45.39％ of the total variance.The factor loading ranged from 0.499 to 0.727.The Cronbach alpha ranged from 0.786-0.897 for the scale and its three factors.Factor structure fitted actual data and its fit indices were x2=530.44,df=186,RESMA =0.053,GFI =0.93,AGFI =0.91,NFI =0.96,CFI =0.97.Conclusion It shows that the reliability and validity of the scale meet the standard of the psychometrics,and it can be suitable for evaluating the functional status of execution of Chinese adolescent.

Objective To investigate the relationship between lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2(Lp-PLA2) activity and the severity of coronary artery diseases .Methods A case-control study was conducted to select 231 patients with positive coronary angiography results in Beijing Huaxin Hospital .They were divided into two groups (untreated goup:147 cases; the medication group:84 cases) according to whether taking statins.99 cases were included in the healthy control group .In the untreated group, all male patients were grouped according to the number of diseased coronary branches (43 cases were in single vessel lesion group and 52 cases were in multi vessel disease group ) or to the Gensini score (32 cases were in low score group, 36 cases were in middle score group and 27 cases were in high score group ).The clinical data were collected by detecting serum atherosclerotic markers such as Lp-PLA2, total cholesterol (CHOL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL).The number of vessels involved in coronary artery disease , the position of the lesion and the degree of stenosis were confirmed by percutaneous coronary intervention ( PCI).Statistical evaluations were performed using t-test, variance analysis, Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman correlation analysis.Results The differences among untreated group , the medication group and the control group were statistically significant, of which the Lp-PLA2 level was (561.9 ±158.5) U/L, (373.2 ±124.7) U/L and (467.4 ±130.4) U/L respectively.Compared with single branch disease group , the Lp-PLA2 level in the multiple branches disease group was increased dramatically .Additionally, the level of Lp-PLA2 in high Gensini score group was (618.7 ±165.4) U/L, significantly higher than the low score group (517.3 ± 191.7) U/L.Conclusion Lp-PLA2 activity was associated with the severity of Coronary Artery Diseases, which can provide the evidence for the follow-up treatment programs.