AIM:To explore the mechanisms of Kangxian Yixin Extract(Radix Codonopsis,Radix Astragali,Poria,Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae,Radix et Rhizoma Salviae miltiorrhizae,Rhizoma Chuanxiong,Flos Carthami,Radix Paeoniae rubra,Herba Lycopi,Herba Leonuri) on ventricular remodeling after dilated cardiomyopathy. METHODS: Ventricular remodeling model was induced by giving Furazolidone in wistar rats for 8 weeks and survival rats were divided into 5 groups(14 rats each group) after another 8 weeks,all the rats were killed.The effects of Kangxian Yixin Extract on typeⅠand type Ⅲ collagen gene expression were determined with SP and RT-PCR methods. RESULTS: Collagen TypeⅠand Ⅲ of model group was significantly higher than that of normal group(P0.05),while higher than that of the low dosage of group(P

This study was aimed to clone the full-length cDNA sequence of actin gene of Eleutherococcus sentico-sus. And bioinformatics analysis was used. The total RNA was isolated from leaves of E. senticosus , and cDNA was synthesized by reverse transcription of total RNA. Primers were designed according to the conserved se-quence that had been cloned of Actin of E. senticosus . Then, the 3'and 5' cDNA fragments were cloned by nested PCR . The full-length gene was obtained by gene splicing method . Sequencing results were compared and treated with similarity analysis by blast analysis in the GenBank. Protein secondary structure and tertiary struc-ture of Actin of E. senticosus was predicted by online software. The results showed that the full-length cDNA of Actin of E. senticosus is 1507 bp, which named EsActin1, GenBank accession No. KC469585. The conserved sequence, which contained a 1134 bp open reading frame that encoding a 377 amino acid residues, a 5'-UTR of 140 bp and a 3'-UTR of 233 bp. Homologous alignment showed that it shared over 75% nucleotide se-quence similarity and over 94% amino acid sequences similarity with Actins in other plants. It was concluded that this study first isolated and reported the full-length cDNA sequence of actin gene of E. senticosus , and laid a foundation for the molecular biology research of E. senticosus .

Purpose To investigate the value of arterial spin labeling (ASL) in evaluating renal function in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.Materials and Methods Fifteen patients with RCC undergoing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy were studied prospectively.The patients were performed ASL scan one week before and three months after operation.The correlation between renal blood flow (RBF) value measured by ASL and the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) measured by radionuclide method in the renal cortex of healthy side was analyzed.The RBF values in the kidney of affected side or healthy side were measured,the difference of which between before operation and three months after operation was compared.Results The RBF value and GFR data in the renal cortex of healthy side had positive correlation (r=0.638,P＜0.05).In the affected side of kidney,the RBF value of remaining renal tissue [(291.5 ± 37.3) ml/(100g·min)] compared with that of preoperative renal tissue [(237.8 ± 46.2) ml/(100g·min)]increased about 53.7 ml/(100g · min) (P＜0.05).In the healthy side of kidney,the RBF value of renal tissue [(241.1 ± 50.3) ml/(100 g · min)] compared with that of preoperative renal tissue [(290.4 ± 51.8) ml/(100 g·min)] decreased about 49.3 ml/(100 g·min) (P＜0.05).Conclusion ASL can be used to evaluate renal function,and it is valuable to evaluate renal perfusion function after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy of RCC.

AIM: To explore the significance of platelet activation, fibrinolytic activity and the changes of vasoactive mediators in acute myocardial infarction in rabbits and the intervention of amiodarone and metoprolol. METHODS: Fifty New Zealand white rabbits were randomly assigned to five groups, ten for each. Group Ⅰ: sham group, group Ⅱ: acute myocardial infarction(AMI) group, group Ⅲ: AMI and lidocaine group, group Ⅳ: AMI and amiodarone group, group Ⅴ: AMI and metoprolol group.The middle point of left ventricular coronary artery was ligated (groupⅡ,Ⅲ, Ⅳ and Ⅴ ) or a sham ligation(group Ⅰ). Four hours later, blood was collected for measuring plasma concentration of TXB 2, 6-Keto-PGF 1?, ET, NO, plasma activity of t-Pa and PAI.After that, the heart was taken out to evaluate the infarction size(IS). RESULTS: Plasma concentration of TXB 2, ET, NO and plasma activity of PAI were significantly higher in groupⅡ,Ⅲ, Ⅳ and Ⅴ than those in group Ⅰ(P0.05).Compared to group Ⅱ, plasma concentration of ET, NO and PAI activity were significantly decresed (P

Objective To investigate the prompt value of abnormal vaginal morphology on diagnosing pelvic organ prolapse . Methods Forty eight pelvic organ prolapse female patients diagnosed by pelvic organ prolapse quantification were enrolled in the pelvic organ prolapse group and 51 normal female volunteers were enrolled in the control group in this study. Pelvic MRI T2WI were performed in all cases. The vaginal shape were evaluated according to Delancey Ⅱ level on the transverse images, which were divided into two categories:normal morphology (H-shaped) and abnormal morphology(non H-shaped). The vaginal shape distribution of different prolapse degree(0,Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,Ⅳstage) and types(anterior,middle, posterior pelvic prolapse) were recorded. Chi-square test was used to analyse distribution difference of vaginal shape between the two groups. The ROC curve was used to analyse the diagnostic efficiency of abnormal vaginal morphology for diagnosing pelvic organ prolapse. Results In the control group, there were 40 cases with normal vaginal morphology and 11 cases with abnormal morphology mainly including W-shaped and U-shaped abnormal morphology. In the prolapse group, there were 5 cases with normal vaginal morphology and 43 cases with abnormal morphologymainly including U-shaped (13 cases), W-shaped (26 cases) and O-shaped(4 cases) abnormal morphology. There was significant difference between the two groups(c2=46.137,P<0.01). The area under the curve (AUC) was 0.800. The sensitivity and specificity of abnormal vaginal shape for diagnosing pelvic organ prolapse were 89.6% and 78.4%respectively.The distribution of vaginal morphology in different degrees and types of prolapse were different:vaginal morphology of 0 stage prolapse showed H-typed mainly (40/51, 78.4%), Ⅰ stage prolapse showed W-shaped (16/28 57.1%), Ⅱ,Ⅲ stage prolapse all showed non H-shaped (20/20, 100%), Ⅱstage mainly showed W-shaped (9/14), Ⅲ stage mainly showed O-shaped (3/6). Anterior pelvic organ prolapse were manifested mainly with W-shaped vaginal morphology (4/9) and middle pelvic organ prolapse mainly showed O-shaped vaginal morphology (4/7). Conclusions The abnormal vaginal morphology has the prompt value on diagnosing pelvic organ prolapse.Moreover, the different shape probably indicates the different degrees and types of pelvic organ prolapse.

Objective:To translate the English version and cross-cultural adaptation of Readiness for Return-To-Work Scale (RRTW) into Chinese and tested the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of RRTW in young and middle-aged stroke patients.Methods:RRTW was translated into Chinese with standard translation-retroversion. From August to December 2020, 235 stroke patients in the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University were recruited by convenient sampling. The scale was tested by the reliability and validity.Results:The Chinese version of RRTW for stroke was composed of two parts: The first part was divided into four dimensions, with a total of 13 entries; For the unworked stroke population, the second part was divided into two dimensions, with a total of nine entries for the reworked stroke population. The content validity index (CVI) for each item was from 0.875 to 1.000. The total CVI for all items was 0.994. The Pearson correlation coefficient between dimension and scale was from 0.523 to 0.876. Four common factors were obtained from the first part and the cumulative contribution rate was 62.563%. Two common factors were obtained from the second part and the cumulative contribution rate was 49.908%. The Cronbach α coefficient in the first part was 0.760 and in the second part was 0.693.Conclusions:The Chinese version of RRTW for stroke patients has good reliability and validity, which can be used to assess the readiness level of stroke patients to return to work in Chinese society.

Objective To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided ablation with lauromacrogol for pancreatic cystic neoplasms(PCNs). Methods A total of 38 patients with PCNs admitted to Chinese PLA General Hospital from April 2015 to March 2017 were prospectively enrolled to receive EUS-guided ablation with lauromacrogol. Adverse events, such as pancreatitis,fever,bleeding and abdominal pain, were monitored during and after the procedure. Patients were followed up with contrast-enhanced CT or MRI in 3 months,6 months,1 year and 2 year after ablation. Results Thirty-eight patients were enrolled in the study, and 8 of them underwent a second ablation;so, there were 46 treatments. There were 24 females and 14 males with mean age being 53.9±14.7 years. Mild acute pancreatitis occurred in 2 cases and moderate fever occurred in 1 case. The adverse events rate was 6.5%(3/46). Among the 29 patients with complete follow-up of 5 months(2-17 months), the medium tumor volume before operation was 7 564.40 mm3(301.38-87 082.87 mm3)while 542.84 mm3(0-18 202.58 mm3)after the operation(P=0.000). A total of 14 had complete remission(CR)and 8 had partial remission(PR)in 29 patients. The remission effective rate was 48.3%(14/29),40.0%(8/20)in the cysts of the head/uncinate and 66.7%(6/9)in the body/tail(P=0.353). The medium surface area of CR group seemed smaller than that of non-CR group(1 194.27 mm2VS 1 764.09 mm2, P=0.023). Conclusion EUS-guided ablation with lauromacrogol for PCNs is safe and effective. Cysts of smaller surface are more likely to be cured than larger ones.

Objective:To compare the effects of different lung recruitment maneuvers in infants undergoing laparoscopic surgery.Methods:A total of 70 pediatric patients of either sex, aged 1-6 yr, weighing 10-24 kg, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ, scheduled for elective laparoscopic surgery from September 2020 to June 2021 with expected operation time≤2 h, were divided into 2 groups ( n=35 each) by a random number table method: recruitment maneuver using incremental positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) group (PV group) and recruitment maneuver using controlled lung expansion group (RM group). The children underwent pressure-controlled ventilation after tracheal intubation, and lung recruitment was performed at 20 min after pneumoperitoneum, immediately after pneumoperitoneum, and at the end of operation and before tracheal extubation.In PV group, PEEP was gradually increased, the upper limit of airway pressure was 35 mmHg, PEEP was increased by 5 cmH 2O, ventilation was performed for 30 s, then PEEP was increased to 15 cmH 2O, ventilation was continued for 30 s, then the parameters were adjusted to the original ones, and ventilation was continued until the next lung recruitment.In RM group, manual ventilation mode was used, the pressure valve was adjusted to 30 cmH 2O, the pressure was increased to the maximum by rapid oxygenation, the breathing cuff was manually squeezed until the airway pressure achieved 30-35 mmHg, and 30 s later ventilation was performed with the original ventilation parameters, lasting for 30 s until the next lung recruitment.Peak airway pressure and mean airway pressure were recorded at 5 min after tracheal intubation (T 1), 20 min after pneumoperitoneum (T 2), immediately after pneumoperitoneum (T 3) and before extubation after surgery (T 4), and dynamic lung compliance was calculated.Blood gas analysis was performed at T 2 and T 4, and arterial partial pressure of oxygen and arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide were recorded, oxygenation index, alveolar-arterial oxygen partial pressure difference and respiratory index were calculated.Lung ultrasonography scores were assessed before tracheal extubation (T 0) and at T 4 and 20 min after entering the postanesthesia care unit (T 5). The time of tracheal extubation and length of postoperative hospital stay were recorded.Hypoxemia in postanesthesia care unit and occurrence of pulmonary complications within 3 days after operation were recorded. Results:Compared with RM group, peak airway pressure and mean airway pressure were significantly decreased at T 2, 3, dynamic lung compliance was increased at T 2-4, arterial partial pressure of oxygen and oxygenation index were decreased , arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide, alveolar-arterial oxygen partial pressure difference and respiratory index were increased at T 2 and T 4, lung ultrasonography scores were decreased at T 4 and T 5, and the incidence of postoperative hypoxemia was increased, and tracheal extubation time was prolonged in RM group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Lung recruitment maneuver using incremental PEEP provides better efficacy than that using controlled lung expansion in infants undergoing laparoscopic surgery.

Objective:A rare case of δ-globin gene (HBD) mutation in Guangdong Province was analyzed to provide reference for avoiding misdiagnosis of δ-thalassemia in clinic.Methods:The patient was admitted to Guangdong Maternal and Child Health Hospital, and the peripheral blood sample was collected for hematological phenotypes [mean erythrocyte volume (MCV), mean erythrocyte hemoglobin content (MCH), hemoglobin (Hb)] and Hb typing analysis. The routine deletion and mutation of α-thalassemia and β-thalassemia genes were analyzed by PCR-flow fluorescence hybridization. At the same time, DNA sequencing was used to analyze the type of HBD mutation.Results:The results of hematological phenotypes analysis showed that MCV was 87.9 fl, MCH was 29.3 pg, and Hb content was 140 g/L. The results of Hb typing showed that the contents of Hb F, Hb A 2, Hb A 2 variant, and Hb A were 0.4%, 1.3%, 0.6%, and 97.7%, respectively. No abnormality was found in α-thalassemia and β-thalassemia genes by routine deletion and mutation detection. According to DNA sequencing analysis, the patient had HBD: c.349 C>G variant. Conclusion:The low Hb A 2 content (reference value is 2.5% - 3.5%) in this case is due to the mutation of HBD, HBD: c.349 C>G variant is rare in Chinese population.

BackgroundThe mental health problems of employees in administrative organs and public institutions are highly valued. However， there is a lack of understanding regarding the mental health status of employees in provincial and municipal administrative organs and public institutions in Qinghai region. ObjectiveTo analyze the anxiety and depression of employees in provincial and municipal administrative organs and public institutions in Qinghai region， so as to provide references for promoting their mental health and intervening in psychological problems. MethodsFrom October 23 to 28， 2022， a total of 3 096 employees in provincial and municipal administrative organs and public institutions in Qinghai region were enrolled using stratified cluster sampling technique， and were assessed using Self-rating Anxiety Scale （SAS） and Self-rating Depression Scale （SDS）. ResultsA total of 1797 （58.04%） employees in municipal and above administrative organs and public institutions in Qinghai region completed a valid questionnaire survey. Depressive symptoms were noted in 579 （32.22%）. SDS scores yielded statistical difference among the selected employees of different ethnicities， types of job positions and educational levels （F=9.074， 101.488， 4.477， P<0.01）， and the severity of depressive symptoms also demonstrated statistical difference among the selected employees with different ethnicities， educational levels and types of job positions （H=49.196， 17.028， 160.848， P<0.01）. Anxiety symptoms were detected in 711 （39.57%） employees. SAS scores exhibited statistical difference among the employees with different genders， ages， ethnicities， educational levels， marital status and types of job positions （t=-4.571， F=6.648， 3.950， 5.243， 12.008， 22.253， P<0.01）. Statistical differences were also illustrated in the severity of anxiety symptoms among the selected employees with different ages， genders， ethnicities， educational levels， marital status and types of job positions （H=24.361， -3.788， 28.365， 24.268， 25.976， 56.204， P<0.01）. ConclusionAbout one-third of employees in municipal and above administrative organs and public institutions in Qinghai region may have symptoms of depression and anxiety. The depression symptoms are more severe among Tibetan people， those with low education levels and ordinary civil servants. The anxiety symptoms are more severe among employees aged 30 and below， those with low education levels， unmarried and those in technical positions ［Funded by 2020 Guiding Plan Project for the Health System of Qinghai Province （number， 2020-wjzdx-71）］