Animals ; Lung ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Perchlorates ; toxicity ; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds ; toxicity ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; Rabbits ; Transforming Growth Factor beta1 ; genetics ; metabolism ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; genetics ; metabolism

Animals ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Perchlorates ; toxicity ; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds ; toxicity ; Rabbits

Three human leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains (LRIG) genes and proteins, named LRIG1-3, has been previously characterized and it was proposed that they may act as suppressors of tumor growth. The LRIG1 protein can inhibit the growth of tumors of glial cells and the down-regulation of the LRIG1 gene may be involved in the development and progression of the tumor. Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is a recently developed technique for quantitative assessment of specific RNA levels. In the current study, it was demonstrated that LRIG1-3 and EGFR mRNA was detected in human pituitary adenoma cell lines and a normal pituitary sample, with differences in the expression levels. Compared to the normal pituitary samples, the expression of LRIG1-3 in HP75 cell line was lower, but the expression of EGFR in HP75 cell line was higher. The results are consistent with LRIG1-3 being tumour suppressor genes, and LRIG genes decreasing the expression of EGFR. The ratio of EGFR/LRIG1 was increased at least 13-fold in HP75 cells compared with the normal pituitary cells, which was also the case for the ratio of EGFR/LRIG2 (14-fold increase in HP75) and EGFR/LRIG3 (11-fold increase in HP75). Further studies were needed to elucidate the explicit role of LRIG genes as negative regulators of oncogenesis in human pituitary adenoma.

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Objective To discuss the technique and value of preoperative reformatting with three-dimensional computed tomography technique for C_2 pedicle screw track.Methods GE Light Speed 16 Pro spinal CT scans of 15 adult dry vertebrae were loaded into an imaging station (software ADW4.2).Two methods of C_2 pedicle screw techniques were analyzed through virtual screw trajectory by VR (volume rendering) and MPR (multiple planar reformatting) techniques,in method A,screw entry point was the intersection between the media-vertical and the cranial line of C_2 inferior facet joint,in method B,the screw track was from the cranial and medial quadrant of the dorsal part of C_2 inferior facet joint.Results The screw track could be observed dynamically from any plane.Two vertebrae were ob- served with smaller height in isthmus and the medial edge of the transverse foramen since no space was a- vailable for the screw.The screw trajectories data were compared between method A and method B,which showed that the angles towards the cephalad (in sagittal plane) and midline (in transverse plane) were bigger in method A than in method B (P＜0.05,0.01),but the safe screw diameter was smaller in method A than in method B (P＜0.05),and there was no difference of the screw length between the two methods(P＜0.05 ).Conclusion In this research,the individual C_2 pedicle screw entry points, screw diameter and security screw angle can be simulated,and the screw track can be observed dynami- cally to make sure if it transits the bone structure completely.Preoperative three-dimensional computed tomography reformatting for pedicle screw track is of great value in clinical and basic researches.

OBJECTIVETo study the correlation between TCM syndrome type and liver tissue pathological changes in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in order to provide evidence for syndrome differentiation.

METHODSSyndrome typing as well as liver pathological grading and staging of liver biopsy were performed on 260 patients with CHB, then the relationship between them was analyzed.

RESULTS(1) The grade of liver inflammation was mainly G1 and G2 in patients of Gan-qi stagnation and Pi-deficiency type (type 1); G2 in patients of inner damp-heat retention type (type II); G3 in patients of Gan-Shen yin-deficiency type (type lII) and Pi-Shen yang-deficiency type (type IV); while G4 occurred mainly in patients of blood stasis blocking collateral type (type V), showing significant difference as compared with other syndrome types. (2) The liver pathological stage in patients of type I and II was mainly S1 and S2, while S3 and S4 occurred mainly in patients of type III and type IV. (3) The pathological change was mainly G3-G4 and S3-S4 in blood stasis syndrome, while it was mainly G1-G2 and S1-S2 in non-blood stasis syndrome.

CONCLUSIONThe TCM syndrome type is correlated with liver tissue pathological change to certain extent, among them, syndrome with or without blood stasis showed the closest correlation. The syndrome type of CHB patients developed, along with the aggravating of liver pathological injury, from sthenia to asthenia, from qi to blood, and finally to the blood stasis blocking collateral. So the treatment should be lay stress on activating blood circulation to remove stasis, and be implemented by 3 stages.

Adult ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Hepatitis B, Chronic ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Humans ; Liver ; pathology ; Male ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Middle Aged ; Syndrome ; Yang Deficiency ; pathology ; Yin Deficiency ; pathology ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo discuss the clinical effects and superiority of applying external fixation and bone transport to treat osteomyelitis and bone defect of femoral bone.

METHODSFrom August 2008 to December 2013,16 patients with osteomyelitis and bone defect of femoral bone were treated including 11 males and 5 females with an average age of 42 years old ranging from 13 to 62 years old. The average course of disease was 18 months ranging from 2 months to 4.5 years, and the average length of bone defect was 7.8 cm ranging from 4.5 to 15 cm. The bone defect of all cases were treated by external fixation and bone transport, the bone transport began at 1 week after operation, 1 mm per day and 4 times per day.

RESULTSAll patients were followed up for 10 to 36 months (means 22.5 months). One patient did not cooperate with treatment leads to the failure, then took the amputation. The remaining 15 cases of osteomyelitis were under control, including 12 cases of bone transport achieved one stage bone union, 3 cases achieved bone union via bone graft from iliac bone. The bone union time was 5 to 13 months(means 7.9 months). Thirteen patients almost obtained the same length of two lower extremities,2 patients had shortening of 1.5 to 2 cm. The time of moving the external fixation was from 6 to 16 months (means 9.3 months).

CONCLUSIONApplication of external fixation and bone transport is an effective method in treating the osteomyelitis and bone defect that can control the infection, eradicate wounds, and be the equalization of limb length.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Bone Transplantation ; External Fixators ; Female ; Femur ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Osteomyelitis ; surgery

Objective To investigate the effect of staging treatment for diabetic leg ulcer by vacuum sealing drainage surgery (VSD) combined with perforator flap.Methods From Aug.2013 to Aug.2015,21 patients (in glycemic stability) with diabetic leg ulcer received the sustained VSD suction after a thorough debridement at the first phase and used perforator flap to repair the wound at second phase.Results After a thorough debridement and the sustained VSD suction,all the wounds were repaired with perforator flaps at the second phase.Postoperative flaps of 19 cases survived completely.Postoperative flaps of 2 cases appeared 1/4-1/5 area necrosis of distal flap and healed well after clear debridement.All patients were followed up in glycemic stability and all the flaps survived well without complications such as osteomyelitis and soft tissue infection.Conclusion Based on glycemic stability,VSD combined perforator flap in treatment of diabetic leg ulcers can control the infection and wound closure,which is worthy of clinical application and promotion.

Background Stem cell transplantation represents a promising treatment option for patients suffering from degenerative disorders.Accumulating evidences indicate that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are able to differentiate into retinal pigment epithelial (RPE)-like cells.However,MSCs are difficult to obtain.Human adipose mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) are proved to have similar properties to MSCs,but relevant study is less.Objective This study was to assess the feasibility of human ADSCs differentiating into RPE-like cells and the safety of its application in vivo.Methods The third generation of human ADSCs were incubated into 6-well plate,and 100 ng/ml epithelial growth factor,50 μ mol/L taurine and 5×10-7 mol/L retinoic acid were added into the medium 12 hours after cultured to induce the cells,and conventional cultured cells were used as the control group.Induced cells were traced with PKH26,and Pan-cytoke ratin (Pan-CK) monoclonal antibody was used to identify the cells under the fluorescence microscope.Induced RPE-like cell suspension of 1 μl was intravetreally injected in the right eyes of 6 BALB/c mice,and equal volume of PBS was used in the same way in another 6 mice.The animals were sacrificed 1 month after injection,and the retinal morphology was examined by histopathology under the optical microscope.The ultrastructure of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) was examined by the transmission electron microscope.The use and care of the animals complied with Regulations for the Administration of Affair Concerning Experimental Animals by State Science and Technology Commission.Results Cultured human ADSCs grew well with the slender polygone shape.Cell membranes showed the red fluorescence for PKH26 after induced.In addition,Pan-CK was expressed in the cell membranes with the red fluorescence in the induced cells,but the response was absent in the control cells.One month after intravitreal injection,induced cells located on the retinal surface,and the retinal morphology was clear under the optical microscope.No abnormality in RGCs was seen under the transmission electron microscope.Conclusions Human ADSCs can differentiate into RPE-like cells after induction.PKH26 can mark induced cells well.There is no adverse effect of induced cells on retina after intravitreal injection in a short-term duration in mice.

Objective To discuss effectiveness of gracilis muscle flap for treatment of degree 3 and 4 pressure ulcers on ischial tuberosities for elderly patients.Methods From January 2010 to June 2015,19 elderly patients with pressure ulcers on the ischial tuberosities were enrolled,including 11 males and 8 females with an average age of 71.3 years ranging 62 to 86 years.The average course of disease was 9.6 months ranging 2 to 23 months,including 7 cases of degree 3 and 12 cases of degree 4 according to the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP).All cases were treated by gracilis musle flap after debridement.Results All muscle flaps survived without necrosis,2 cases had wound dehiscence after operation and were healed after symptomatic treatment,and the 17 wounds were healed for first intention.All patients were followed up for 6 months to 5 years.Pressure ulcer on the ischial tuberosities recurred in 1 case after operation and was healed by debridement and suture.Pressure ulcers did not recur in the rest cases.Conclusions Gracilis muscle flap in the treatment of degree 3 and 4 pressure ulcers on the ischial tuberosities has remarkable curative effect and high cure rate in elderly patients,it is worthy of clinical application.