Objective To investigate the clinical significance and the content of soluble P selection in the patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease(ICVD)Methods Using the means of an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay,the contents of soluble P selectin (sP selection) were measured in 28 patients with ICVD,45 patients with stroke and 33 health persons.We observed its content changes form atherosclerosis to different stages of ICVD,and the effect of M ASA.Results sP selection in different stages of ICVD group was higher than in the patients with atherosclerosis( P

Objective To investigate the dynamic changes of Trk(tropomyosin receptor kinase) and Akt(protein kinase B), and to explore the neuroprotective role and its mechanism of β-NGF (β-nerve growth factor) after focal cerebral ischemia. Methods A focal cerebral ischemia rat model was made and β-NGF was injected intra abdominally. The phosphorylation of Trk and Akt were tested by immunocytochemistry and Western blot assay. Results Trk receptor was increased obviously in the penumbra area after 8 h of infarction. The level of phosphorylated Trk(p-Trk) was increased after 2 h of infarction, while the level of phosphorylated Akt(p-Akt) had a decrease and then recovered gradually. The level of p Akt in cerebral ischemia group was decreased by 76.5% compared with that in control group after 8 h of infarction(P<0. 01). After the injection of β-NGF, the level of p-Trk was increased by 74.4% after 12 h of infarction(P<0.01), while the level of p-Akt was recovered significantly after 8 h of infarction, and had no statistical difference compared with the control group after 24 h of infarction (P>0.05). Conclusions Ischemia induces the activation and increased expression of Trk receptor, andβ-NGF may play a protective role in cerebral ischemia by increasing the phosphorylation of Trk and regulating the phosphorylation of Akt.

Objective To ohaerve the behavior of PD rat models treated with different dosages of levodopa and analyze the relation- ship between levodopa - induced dyskinesia (LID) and dosage of levedopa. Method The successful PD rat models were set up by 6-OHDA injection into right MFB. Two groups were divided according to the different treatment dosages of levodopa, which were given through perito- neal injection twice a day for 21days. One group was given for 10 mg/kg body weight, the other for 50 mg/ kg body weight. The score of AIM and rotational behavior were observed. Results Among altogether 28 female SD rats, 22 were chosen as the successful PD models and the successful rate arrived at 78. 57%. LID could be induced in both groups, but there were great differences in occurrence and duration time of AIM, AIM score, pharmacodynamic action time, and rotational behavior between these two groups( P<0.05). Conclusions The be- havior of LID has great relationship with the given dosage of levodopa.

Objective To investigate the role of externally regulated kinase (ERK) in a rat model of levodopa-induced motor complications. Methods The hemi-parkinsonian rat model was produced by injecting stereotaxically 6-OHDA to right medial forebrain bundle(MFB). First, rats were intraperitoneally treated with levodopa (50 mg/kg with benserazide 12.5 mg/kg, twice daily) for 22 days. On day 23, rats were treated with ERK inhibitor, PD98059 before levodopa administration. Rotational duration and peak rotation were estimated. After sacrificed, ERK1/2 phosphorylation was observed by Western blot. Results Our study showed that chronic treatment of lesioned rats with levodopa markedly upregulated the ERK1/2 phosphorylation of in lesioned striatum(155.6%±6.5%). PD98059 could reduce hyperphosphorylation of ERK1/2(85.4%±5.6%). Meanwhile, PD98059 reversed both the shortened rotational duration and increased peak rotation induced by chronic levodopa treatment. Moreover, PKC inhibitor could partly downregulated the ERK1/2 phosphorylation(101.2%±6.2%, compared with levodopa+vehide, t=3.2, P<0.05). Conclusions These results indicated that the development of motor complications could be associated with activation of ERK pathway. And more, activation of ERK was partly dependent on PKC. Pharmaceuticals which act to inhibit ERK pathway may be useful in the treatment of parkinsonism related motor complications.

Objective To observe the prognosis 90 days after attack and the correlation among various risk factors in patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA). Methods The data of 90 days follow up and related risk factors of 61 patients clinically diagnosed with TIA were analyzed.We also compared the prognosis of those patients according to the change on diffusion weighted imaging (DWI). Results The incidence of various kinds of severe vascular events in 61 patients within 90 days was 16.4% (10/61). Among the patients with abnormal change on DWI, the incidence was 50% (8/16). However the incidence was 4.7% (2/43) in the patients with normal DWI. There was a statistical difference between the two groups (P

Objective To evaluate the myocardial protective effects of intracoronary(IC)adenosine infusion in patients with coronary heart disease during percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Methods A total of 111 enrolled patients were randomised to receive infusions of saline(control group,55 patients)or adenosine(adenosine group,56 patients).10 mL saline(control group)or 300 ?g adenosine(adenosine group)was given by intracoronary(IC)injection within 1 minute.The peak level of ST-segment elevation in IC electrocardiograms(IC-ECG)and the peak level of cardiac triponin I(cTnI)was analyzed and left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)was measured.For the patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI),coronary flow of the infract-related artery was assessed by the method of thrombolysis in myocardial infarction grading.The peak level of sum ST-segment resolution(STR)was measured after one hour of PCI.Results The peak level of serum cTnI in adenosine group was lower than the control group(P

Objective To study the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS)and carotid atherosclerosis in ischemic stroke patients.Methods 43 subjects with ischemic stroke were enrolled and divided into carotid atherosclerosis group and carotid normal group according to the intima-media thickness(IMT)and plaque of carotid arteries,which determined with high-resolution ultrasound.Polysomnography(PSG)was performed for all the patients and record the apnea-hypopnea index(AHI),oxygen desaturation index,deep duration with SaO2

Objective To evaluate transurethral endosco pic management of 15 cases of ureterocele encountered between 1990 and 2000. Methods All the medical documents were reviewed and analyse d. Results The diagnosis of all the cases was establishe d on IVU,ultrasonography and endoscopy.Transurethral incision of ureterocele was undertaken for 6 cases,and transurethral unroofing for 9.All the patients have been followed up for 6～36 months with the hydronephrosis abated.No vesicoureter al reflux has been noted. Conclusions Transurethral inte rvention of ureterocele is simple and effective rendering minimal trauma to the patients.Transurethral unroofing is an effective means to treat ureterocele.

Objective To research early diagnosis and treatment of acute spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH). Methods Medical records of 13 SSEH patients adimtted in Timone Ste Marguerite Hospital,France and Ruijin Hospital,China from 1985 to 2000 were retrospectively reviewed.The etiology, neurological symptoms, neuroradiology therapy, as well as the prognosis of this rare disease are discussed in comparison with the literaturs.Results Six of thirteen SSEH wee relatd with innormal coagulation. All patients had the same original symptom which was radicular pain. Eleven cases were diagnosed by MRI. After decompressive surgery, recovery occurred in 3 of 5 patients. Five of 8 patients had a favorable outcome after medical treatment. Conclusions The majority of spontaneous hematomas results from a rupture of the venous plexus. It could be diagnosed according typical symptoms and MRI. Decompressive surgery is urgent but not unique. A idiosyncratic type which has a spontaneous complete recovery could be found.

Objective To investigate the calcium mechanism involved in the A? 25-35-induced neurotoxicity.Methods PC12 cells viability was detected by using MTT assay. Relative change of intracellular calcium concentration was measured by laser confocal microscope.Results MTT assay showed that the cell viability of the three groups (10 ?mol/L A? 25-35?10 ?mol/L A? 25-35+5 ?mol/L nifedipine?10 ?mol/L A? 25-35+10 ?mol/L nifedipine) was decreased by 34.5%, 25.1% and 11.0%,as compared with the control group. 10 ?mol/L nifedipine could protect PC12 cells from A? 25-35-induced damage. A? 25-35 of different concentration (0.1 ?mol/L, 1 ?mol/L, 10 ?mol/L, 20 ?mol/L and 30 ?mol/L) resulted in the elevation of intracellular calcium (about 6.38%, 6.42%, 62.2%, 69.3% and 107.5%) with a dose-dependent manner. Potassium (5 mmol/L, 15 mmol/L and 30 mmol/L) could increase the intracellular calcium after one minute pretreatment of different concentration A? 25-35. Both above mentioned actions were sensitive to the medium calcium and were antagonized by nifedipine, a L-voltage-gated calcium channel antagonist.Conclusion Soluble A? 25-35 may damage the neuronal calcium homeostasis in early stage and make neurons more vulnerable to physiological or pathological stimuli.