AIM: To investigate the change of long-term potentiation ( LTP ) , and the expression of 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A receptor (5-HT1A receptor) and postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD-95) in the hippocampus of the rats with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and to explore the mechanism of 5-HT1A receptor in the regulation of spatial memory in the PTSD rats.METHODS:Healthy adult SD rats (n=36) were randomly divided into control group and mod-el group, with 18 rats in each group.The rats in model group were treated with single prolonged stress to construct the mod-el of PTSD.Morris water maze ( MWM) was used to test the learning and memory ability .The LTP induced by high-fre-quency stimulation (HFS) was detected by electrophysiological method .The protein expression of 5-HT1A receptor and PSD-95 in the hippocampus was determined by Western blot and immunofluorescence .RESULTS: The MWM analysis showed that the latency of the rats searching for the underwater platform in model group was significantly longer than that in control group (P<0.01).The results of electrophysiological analysis showed that the amplitude of the evoked potential in both groups were significantly increased after HFS in the hippocampus , but that in model group was significantly lower than that in control group (P<0.01).The results of Western blot and immunofluorescence analysis showed that compared with control group, the protein expression of 5-HT1A receptor was obviously increased (P<0.05), while the expression of PSD-95 was obviously decreased in model group (P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The spatial memory impairment in the PTSD rats may be associated with the increase in the expression of 5-HT1A receptor and the decrease in the expression of PSD-95 in the CA1 region of hippocampus .

To examine the protective action and therapeutic effect of anisodamine on acute lung injure and its molecular mechanism,63 rats were randomly divided into three groups :normal control group(NS),lipopolysaccharide (LPS) group and anisodamine (ADM) group.Rat model of acute lung injure(ALI) was produced by injecting LPS(5mg/kg) into the tail vein.The lung index(LI),WBC count,the percentage of polymorphonuclear leukocyte(PMN) in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) were observed at 0,1,3,5 hours(T 0,T 1,T 2,T 3).The concentration of TNF-? were measured both in BALF and plasma at four time points.The expression of P65 was analyzed by immunohistochmical method five hours after injecting LPS.The results showed that LI of ADM group were significantly lower than that of LPS group at T 2 after injecting LPS(P

OBJECTIVETo verify the clinical efficacy on chronic fatigue syndrome of qi deficiency syndrome treated with acupuncture at selective time and explore the effect mechanism.

METHODSEighty patients were randomized into a selective-time-acupuncture group and an acupuncture group, 40 cases in each one. Qihai (CV 6), Guanyuan (CV 4), Hegu (LI 4), Taichong (LR 3), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Zusanli (ST 36) were selected in the two groups. In the selective-time-acupuncture group, acupuncture was used at 9:00am to 11:00am. In the acupuncture group, acupuncture was used at any time except in the range from 9:00am to 11:00am. No any manipulation was applied after the arrival of needling sensation. The treatment was given once every day, 10 day treatment made one session and two sessions of treatment were required. The fatigue scale was adopted to evaluate the efficacy before and after treatment in the patients of the two groups. The ratios among CD3+, CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in the peripheral blood were detected before ad b a after treatment.

RESULTSIn the acupuncture group, the total score of fatigue and the score of physical fatigue were reduced after treatment as compared with those before treatment (all P<0.05). In the selective-time -acupuncture group, the total score of fatigue, the s core of physical fatigue and the score of mental fatigue after treatment were reduced obviously as compared with those hefore treatment (all P<0. 01). The improvements in the scores of the selective-time-acupuncture group were superior to the acupuncture group (all P<0. 05). The ratio of CD3+ and CD8+ T cells was increased obviously after treatment in the two groups (all P<0. 05) and the ratio of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells was reduced obviously in the selective-time-acupuncture group (P<0. 05), which was better than that in the acupuncture group (all P<0.05). The total effective rate was 95.0% (38/40) in the selective-time-acupuncture group, which was better than 80.0% (32/40) in the acupuncture group (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe acupuncture therapy at selective time is effective in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome of qi deficiency syndrome, which is especially better at relieving mental fatigue. The effect of this therapy is achieved probably by improving the immune function via the regulation of the ratios among CD3+, CD4+ and CD8+ T cells.

Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Adult ; Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic ; immunology ; therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Lymphocyte Count ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Qi ; T-Lymphocyte Subsets ; cytology ; immunology ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult

Arthropathy, Neurogenic ; Child ; Coxa Vara ; Hand Deformities, Congenital ; Humans ; Male ; Synovitis

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the similarity of in vitro dissolution of self-made and original preparation of Ramelteon tablet. METHODS:The paddle method was adopted with rotational speed of 50 r/min,using water,pH1.2 hydrochloric acid solu-tion,pH4.0 acetate buffer solution and pH6.8 phosphate buffer solution as dissolution media,HPLC was used to determine the cu-mulative dissolution of main components of self-made and original preparation of Ramelteon tablet at different time points,dissolu-tion profile was drew,then f2 was used to evaluate its similarity. RESULTS:In the 4 dissolution media,the f2 of self-made and original preparation of Ramelteon tablet was 62.8,80.0,77.7,76.2,respectively,which indicated that the dissolution profiles showed similarity. CONCLUSIONS:The established HPLC is suitable for the dissolution determination of Ramelteon tablet;the dissolution profiles of the self-made and original preparations are similar,it preliminary indicates the prescription and technological rationality of self-made preparation.

Objective To study the influence of guiding herb of Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae(RAB) on therapeutic effect of diclofenac sodium for rats with adjuvant arthritis(AA) and its possible mechansim,and to further explore the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic changes after using diclofenac sodium together with RAB.Methods Forty-five Wistar rats were equally divided into 5 groups:normal group,model group,RAB(RAB water extract 5.0 g?kg-1) group,diclofenac sodium(10 mg?kg-1) group,and the combination group.The rat model was induced by Freud's complete adjuvant.The foot edema was tested by volume method.HPLC was used to determine the diclofenac sodium concentration in foot tissue,and ELISA and radioimmunoassay method were used to determine PGE2 and IL-1?levels in vivo.Results In the combination group,the anti-inflammatory action was superior to that in diclofenac sodium group(P

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of femoral primary malignant bone tumors treated by limb salvage, with wide en bloc excision and reconstruction of the defect with recycled pasteurized autogratf.
Methods: From January 2008 to January 2011, 11 patients (7 males, 4 females), aged (11.0±2.5) years suffering from femoral primary malignant bone tumors were treated with en bloc excision and reconstruction of the defect with recycled pasteurized autograft. Ten patients were histopathologically diagnosed with high-grade osteosarcoma, and 1 with Ewing’s sarcoma.According to the Enneking staging system, all patients were in Stage IIb.
Results:All patients were followed-up for 24-65(42±20) months and all showed bony union at the last follow-up. hTe length of tumor bone resection was (17.5±3.2) cm, the operation time was (180±35) min, the intraoperative blood loss was (1200±250) mL, and drainage volume was (650±125) mL. Local skin necrosis occurred in 1 patient (9.1%), which was resolved by debridement. Nonunion occurred in 3 patients (27.3%), who were treated by secondary iliac crest cancellous bone gratfing.Pulmonary metastasis occurred in 1 patient (9.1%) who died 35 months post-operatively. According to the function assessment by the Enneking system, 5 patients had excellent results, 4 had good results, 1 fair and 1 poor results, with a satisfaction rate of 81.2%.
Conclusion:A pasteurized autograft can be an easily accessible and economical alternative for children’s malignant bone tumor of femurs.

AlM: To explore the clinical therapeutic effect of the integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment of idiopathic panuveitis.
METHODS: Totally 47 patients ( 69 eyes ) with the idiopathic panuveitis were included in this study, which were randomly divided into control group and treatment group. Twenty-four cases (33 eyes) with the method of Western medicine-glucocorticoid and mydriatic were in control group, while 23 cases (36 eyes) with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine were in treatment group. Those patients were followed up 12-36mo, the vision before and after treatment, the therapeutic effects, the complications and the side effects of glucocorticoid were recorded.
RESULTS: Both of two groups' vision after treatment were improved, but the vision of treatment group was better than the control group. The effective rate and the cure rate of the treatment group were increased significantly. Of all of the complications, the incidence rate of complicated cataract and secondary glaucoma of the treatment group were reduced significantly. Of all of the side effects of glucocorticoid, the central excitation, hypertension and central obesity of the treatment group were reduced significantly (P<0. 05).
CONCLUSlON: Dialectical therapy of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine has better therapeutic effect than simple Western medicine treatment of idiopathic panuveitis, and could better reduce the side effect of glucocorticoid long-term use. lt is worthy applying in clinical practice.

Different human thyroid carcinoma cell lines were treated with all-trans retinoic acid(RA). RA could inhibit cell growth,improve iodide uptake and increase some thyroid specific genes and retinoid acid receptor(RAR)mRNA expressions in FTC-133 cells.However,RA had no effect in C643,HTH74 and XTC. UC1 cells.These findings indicate that different thyroid carcinoma cells display diverse responses to RA.