Objective To explore the effect of DNA methylation inhibitor 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-Aza-CdR) on proliferation and tumor suppressor gene PRDM1α expression in Burkitt's lymphoma cell line NAMALWA. Methods MTT was used to study the impact of DNA methylation inhibitor on proliferation in NAMALWA cells,and comparative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RQ-PCR) with SYBR Green assay was used to detect PRDM1α gene expression. Results MTT results showed that 5-AzaCdR inhibited proliferation of NAMALWA cells in a dose-dependent manner.After treated with 5-Aza-CdR for 72 h at 0.01,0.0625,0.1,0.125,0.25,0.5,1,2 and 4 μmol/L,the inhibition rates were 21.93 ％,39.23 ％,47.69 ％,50.37 ％,53.54 ％,57.72 ％,62.31％,65.68 ％,67.87 ％,respectively,and the differences of absorbance among the groups were also statistically significant (all P＜ 0.01). Meanwhile, 5-Aza-CdR could induce the re-expression of PRDM1α, and △Ct of 0.5, 1, 2 μmol/L groups showed significant differences compared with control group (all P ＜ 0.05). Conclusion DNA methylation inhibitor 5-Aza-CdR can significantly inhibit the proliferation of Burkitt' s lymphoma cell line NAM ALWA,and the possible mechanism of this inhibition may be induction of demethylation and re-expression of PRDM 1α.

Objective To introduce the clinical experience and investigate the significance and safety of harmonic scalpel combined with meticulous capsular dissection technique in thyroidectomy.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 275 patients who underwent thyroidectomy among which 135 patients were treated by capsular dissection technique and harmonic scalpel (harmonic scalpel group),the other 140 patients were treated by electric knife and traditional ligation (traditional group).The thyroidectomy operative time,intraoperative bleeding volume,postoperative drainage volume and surgical complications were compared between two groups.Results In harmonic scalpel group,the thyroidectomy operative time of total thyroidectomy and subtotal thyroidectomy was significantly shorter than that in traditional group [(50.0±6.9) min vs.(82.0± 14.4) min,(39.9±6.6) min vs.(73.1 ± 14.5) min](P＜0.01).The intraoperative bleeding volume of total thyroidectomy and subtotal thyroidectomy in harmonic scalpel group was significantly lower than that in traditional group [(18.7 ± 10.9) ml vs.(41.9 ± 15.6) ml,(17.7 ± 9.3) ml vs.(42.2 ± 14.6) ml] (P ＜ 0.01).The postoperative drainage volume of total thyroidectomy and subtotal thyroidectomy in harmonic scalpel group was significantly lower than that in traditional group [(40.7 ± 11.7) ml vs.(53.9 ± 17.5) ml,(42.7 ± 14.5) ml vs.(61.8 ±22.9) ml](P＜0.01).The rate of temporary hypoparathyroidism and temporary recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy had no significant difference between two groups (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Application of harmonic scalpel combined with meticulous capsular dissection technique in thyroidectomy can significantly reduce thyroidectomy operative time,intraoperative bleeding volume,postoperative drainage volume and surgical complications.Harmonic scalpel combined with meticulous capsular dissection technique in thyroidectomy should be widely used.

Objective To investigate the protection of panax notoginseng saponins(PNS) against ischemia reperfusion injury by liver graft in rats.Method The experimental rat model of orthotopic liver transplantation was set up according to Kamada's technique and the rats were randomly divided into three groups: normal saline control group(group N),PNS preconditioning group(group P) and sham-operated groups(group S).The expression levels of NF-?B and intercellular adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1) were detected by immunohistochemistry and the filtration of polymorphonuclear neutrophils(PMNs) was measured with myeloperoxidase(MPO) enzyme method in 2h,6h and 24h after ischemia reperfusion respectively.The activities of alanine aminotransferase(ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase(AST) in the serum were also detected.Result The activation of NF-?B in group N increased significantly at 2h after reperfusion and then decreased.The expression level of ICAM-1 increased significantly at 2h after reperfusion,and reached its peak level at 6h in group N.The expression level of ICAM-1 was significantly lower in group P than that in group N(P

[Objective] To study the effect of celecoxib on osteoblast apoptosis induced by titanium particle in neonatal rats. [Methods]The best in vitro celecoxib serum concentration for promoting proliferation of osteoblast in neonatal rats was obtained through MTT.One group of rat osteoblast in vitro was cultured with serum containing saline and titanium particle and the other was cultured with serum containing celecoxib and titanium particles.Concentrations of TNF-? and PGE-2 in cells collected after 24 hours were analyzed by ELLSIA,COX-2 mRNA and protein were indicated by FO-PCR and Westren blot.[Results]Some cellar factors such as COX-2,TNF-? and PGE-2 could be induced by titanium particle in in vitro,but celecoxib could inhibit expression of these factors by COX-2 pathway.[Conclusion]Celecoxib coule be a promising drug for treatment of aseptic loosening.

Objective To explore the diagnostic value of serum miRNA-182 in colorectal cancer(CRC).Methods A total of 53 CRC patients were enrolled in this study,serum miRNA-182 was detected by quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).The results were compared with those of patients with benign intestinal diseases and healthy controls.Results The content of serum miRNA-182 in CRC patients was significantly higher than those in patients with benign intestinal diseases and healthy group(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the area under the curve of serum miRNA-182 was 0.846,the confidence interval was 0.768-0.925,the diagnostic sensitivity was 77.1%,and the specificity was 81.1%.Serum miRNA-182 levels were correlated with TNM stage(P=0.011) and distant metastasis(P=0.002) in patients with CRC,but no significant correlation with other clinical parameters(P>0.05).Serum miRNA-182 level in CRC patients after surgery was significantly lower than that before operation(P<0.01),and which was significantly higher in patients with recurrence/metastasis after surgery(P=0.019).Conclusion Serum miRNA-182 level increased significantly in CRC patients,and which was closely related to the disease and malignant progression,serum miRNA-182 could be used as a potential marker for clinical diagnosis and disease evaluation of CRC.

Objective To examine the effects of nitroglycerin tolerance on the following myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury (MI/R). Methods Male Sprague-Dawley rats were rardomly subjected to either one of the following treatments: GTN 600 ?g/(kg/h) or saline infusion for 12 h. GTN tolerance was determined with the measurement of mean arterial blood pressure (MABP) and isolated arterial tension. All the GTN-tolerated and the control rats were subjected to 40 min of ischemia followed by 4 h of reperfusion. Myocardial apoptosis (TUNEL analysis), myocardial infarction size (Evans blue-TTC stain), plasma creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity were determined. Results Nitrate tolerance aggravated MI/R injury as evidenced by increased myocyte apoptosis and infarction size and plasma CK, LDH activity. However, sole GTN tolerance without MI/R injury failed to show any deleterious effect on rat heart. Conclusion GTN tolerance may exert a “potential" deleterious effect on the ischemic hearts.

The records of 10 consecutive cases that sustaining traumatic CCF were retrospectively reviewed.The age of cases ranged from 18 to 55 years old, and all of them were complicated with fracture of orbit and base of skull.The causes of injuries, the characteristics of ocular manifestations,the findings in CT or cerebral angiography, and methods of treatment of CCF were analysed. The results showed that 9 cases were cured by operation (90%). The cavernous sinus fistulae were closed. The ocular signs such as exophthalmos, vascular murmur in eyelid and conjunctival swelling disappeared.One case had remaining exophthalmos.Nine patients who were cured were followed up for 6 months to 10 years.No ocular signs recurred in all cases. In 2 cases there were mild complications.It suggested that the pulsating exophthalmos,vessel murmur in eyelid and marked conjunctival vessel dilatation were the characteristics of ocular manifestations in CCF. Endovascular embolization with detachable balloon or spring coil is currently the treatment of choice and it is efficacious and safe in traumatic CCF.

Objective To study the clinical characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome in the aged. Methods Forty-two over 60 patients with obstruction sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) diagnosed by polysomnography (PSG) and 42 matched but less than 60 years OSAHS patients were selected, who were admitted to our hospital from February 2003 to December 2005. The clinical presentations and the results of PSG monitoring were analyzed between the two groups. Results The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and microarousal index (MAI) in the aged group were significantly lower than that in the younger group (P0.05). The number of severe OSAHS in the aged group was less than in the younger group (P

OBJECTIVE:To study the possible mechanism of Bushenshengsui I(BSSS I),a kind of compound Chinese herbs,in treatment of aplastic anaemiaMETHODS:The animal model of mice with aplastic anaemia was established by 60Co irradiationThe therapeutic effects of BSSS I on aplastic anaemia were observed with the changes of peripheral blood cell count,bone marrow GM-CFU-c and activities of blood IL-1,IL-2 and IL-6RESULTS:After treatment with BSSS I,the peripheral blood cell count,amount of bone marrow karyocyte and GM-CFU-c of bone marrow of the aplastic anaemia mice elevated markedly,and the blood IL-1 and IL-6 activities increased obviouslyThe levels of IL-6 increased to the level of normal and showed positive relationship with IL-1(r=0904)The levels of IL-2 of the treatment group showed a decrease but with no significant differencesCONCLUSION:The results showed that BSSS I may improve the function of hematopoiesis by elevating the peripheral blood cells and the amount of bone marrow karyocytes,accelerating GM-CFU-c of bone marrow,and through moderating the activities of IL-1,IL-2,IL-6

Tuberculous meningitis is an important global medical problem which gives rise to high morbidity and mortality. It is the most severe form of extrapulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Comprehensive prevention effort, prompt diagnosis and rational treatment are all keys to improving treatment outcomes; yet many unsolved problems remain. On the other hand, the new problems, such as HIV co-infection and drug-resistance are posing important challenges. This review outlines the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management and prognosis of tuberculous meningitis. We mainly focus on research carried out in the recent decades, giving special attention to the work done among the Asian populations
Tuberculosis, Meningeal