Objective: To investigate the expression of Cyclin E in colorectal carcinoma and its significance.Methods: The Cyclin E expression and the cell proliferation(PI,SPF)in 30 cases of colorectal carcinomas (including tumors and normal tissues distant to the tumors)were respectively assayed with Flow Cytometry (FCM), and the relationships between the Cyclin E expressive rate and clinical pathologic features were compared. Correlaction between the Cyclin E expressive rate and the cell proliferation(PI, SPF) was analyzed too.Results: The Cyclin E positive rate and the cell proliferation in colorectal carcinoma were significantly higher than those of the distal normal tissues. As for the Cyclin E positive rate and the cell proliferation,no significant differences were found among the subgroups divided according to malignance, lymphatic metastasis and the site of tumor. There was a significant correlation between the Cyclin E positive rate and the cell proliferation.Conclusion: The Cyclin E overexpression plays an important role in the onset of colorectal carcinoma.The Cyclin E expressive rate is not consistent with the general clinical pathologic features,but with the cell proliferation. The Cyclin E expressive rate may be one of the potential prognostic indicators in coloretal carcinoma.

Anniversaries and Special Events ; Pediatrics ; Periodicals as Topic

Hydrogel is a creative polymeric biomaterial which can resemble extracellular matrix (ECM) in vitro. Hydrogel is also a material with intrinsic bioinert, but it can offer mechanical support and developmental guide for cell growth and new tissue organization by designing physicochemical and biological properties of hydrogels precisely. This review mainly introduces design of hydrogels, properties and applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, drug delivery, stem cell culture and cell therapy.
Biocompatible Materials ; Cell Culture Techniques ; Extracellular Matrix ; Humans ; Hydrogels ; chemistry ; Regenerative Medicine ; Stem Cells ; Tissue Engineering

The attachments of eustachian tube, levator and tensor veli palati muscles on the base of the skull were measured from the skulls of human adults, infants, newborns ad well as monkeys, dogs and rabbits, respectively. Anatomical characteristics of the levator and tensor veli palati muscles that related to eustachian tubal ventilation and skull morphology were analysed. In addition, some head specimens were dissected for contrast. Levator veli palati muscle (LVPM) lies in the posterioinferior of the eustachian tube. The angles between LVPM and median saggital plane and the angles between LVPM and horizontal plane of palate are larger and their ability of raising the eustachian tube is more effective in the adult than in the newborn and animal. From the eustachian tube to the hamulus, tensor veli palati muscle (TVPM) descends almost vertically in the adult, but ventroward in the newborn and animals, which suggested their different actions upon eustachian tube. The skull morphology of the human adult differs from child and animal, which changes the position and function of LVPM and TVPM. In conclusion, eustachian tube was opened by LVPM chiefly in the adult while by TVPM in the newborn and animal. The incidence of otitis media with effusion is higher in the infant as it is the trasitional stage that the action of TVPM had been decreased while that of LVPM would not have been established.

Purpose To explore the value of 128-slice dual source CT (DSCT) three-dimensional post-processing techniques in the diagnosis of acute aortic dissection (AAD). Materials and Methods All image data of 116 patients with AAD who underwent conventional and enhanced DSCT scan by dual-energy scanning technology were retrospectively analyzed, and the multi-planar reconstruction (MPR), volume rendering (VR) and maximum intensity projection (MIP) were conducted in the workstation. Taking digital subtraction angiography (DSA) as the diagnostic gold standard, we analyzed the imaging manifestation of the original and 3D-reconstruction images and evaluated the specificity and the sensitivity of diagnostic accuracy and the image quality. Results The diagnostic accuracy of conventional scan was 37.1%(43/116). The display rates of MPR for initial break, intimal flap and true and false lumen were 93.1%, 100.0%and 100.0%, respectively. The display rates of VR and MIP for the initial break were 33.62%and 6.90%, respectively, which was both lower than that of MPR. The display rate of MIP for the true and false lumen was 23.28%. The overall display capability of MPR was significantly better than that of VR and MIP (P<0.01), and the display capability of VR was better than that of MIP (P<0.01). The sensitivity and specificity of enhanced DSCT in the diagnosis of AAD were both 100.0%. Conclusion DSCT has a fast and reliable diagnostic value on AAD. Conventional CT signs should be highly valued in the evaluation of chest or abdominal pain; and a thin layer of MPR and VR should be chosen in the three-dimensional reconstruction;whilst MIP reconstruction may be unnecessary for AAD.

Objective: To explore the inhibitory effect of gallotannin (GLTN) on the proliferation of rat glomerular mesangial cells (GMC)induced by high sugar stimulation and the influence in the cell cycle of the rats, and to clarify the prevention effect of GLTN in the occurrence and development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Methods:The experimental cells were divided into normal control group (D-glucose 5.5 mmol·L-1 ,NC group), high glucose group (D-glucose 30 mmol· L-1 ,HC group),high glucose + 5 mmol· L-1 3 - AB group (AB group),high glucose + 20 μmol·L-1 GLTN group (G20 group),high glucose + 40 μmol· L-1 GLTN group (G40 group).The proliferation of GMC in different groups at different time points (4,8,24,48 and 72 h)was observed by MTT assay.The changes of cell cycle of GCM under different culture conditions were examined by flow cytometry,and the expression levels of TGF-β1 and CTGF were detected by Western blotting method. Results:Compared with NC group,the proliferation levels of GMC in HC group were increased (P <0.01),and reached the peak at 48 h ;the percentage of S phase cells was increased (P <0.01).Compared with HC group,the proliferation levels of GMC in 3-AB group and GLTN group were significantly decreased (P < 0.01 ),and the percentages of S phase cells were decreased (P <0.01).Compared with NC group,the protein expression levels of TGF-β1 and CTGF in each drug group were increased (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01),but they were significantly lower than those in HC group (P < 0.01).Conclusion:GLTN can inhibit the proliferation of GMC under high sugar stimulation through arresting the cell cycle and down-regulating the expressions of TGF-β1 and CTGF and delay the occurrence and development of DN.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of dxamethasone (DEX) on the expression of Tregs in allergic rhinitis (AR) mice, and explore the mechanism of glucocorticoid in the treatment of AR. METHOD: AR murine model was established by sensitization and challenge with OVA, besides intervention treatment with DEX was carried out in AR model. The behavior observation was used to evaluate the improvement effect of DEX on AR symptoms. The morphological characteristics of nasal tissues were observed by HE staining after fixation and decalcification. The mononuclear cells were obtained by grinding spleens, and the total RNA was extracted for reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction to investigate the level of mRNA expression of Foxp3. The changes of CD4+ Foxp3+ Tcells in spleen of mice were analyzed by flow cytometry. RESULT: BALB/c mice received OVA sensitization followed by OVA intranasal challenge, the frequencies of sneezing and nose-scratching increased significantly in AR group (44. 50 ± 5. 61 and 72. 94 ± 8. 76) compared with control group (12. 68 ± 1. 87 and 26. 76 ± .2. 89), P<0. 01; The frequencies decreased significantly in DEX group (26. 04 ± 3. 93 and 56. 79 ± 5. 64), P< 0. 05 compared with AR group. The continuity of nasal mucosa ciliated columnar epithelium in AR group was destroyed and appeared to be repaired in DEX group. Inflammatory cells infiltration was also markedly decreased by DEX treatment. The proportion of CD4+ Foxp3+ T cells in AR group (3. 89 ± 0. 39)% decreased, P<0. 01 vs control group (4. 63 ± 0. 15) %. DEX treatment induced production of Tregs (6. 89 ± 0. 49)%, P<0. 05 vs control group. DEX significantly increased the expression of Foxp3 mRNA (P<0. 05) compared with AR and control group. CONCLUSION DEX reduce upper airway allergic inflammation effectively, which may be mediated by promoting the expression of Foxp3 and inducing the amplification of Tregs in vivo.
Administration, Intranasal ; Animals ; Dexamethasone ; pharmacology ; Disease Models, Animal ; Flow Cytometry ; Forkhead Transcription Factors ; metabolism ; Inflammation ; drug therapy ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Nasal Mucosa ; drug effects ; Ovalbumin ; RNA, Messenger ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; drug therapy ; T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory ; drug effects

Objective To investigate the effects of penehyclidine hydrochloride (PHCD)on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury induced by intrauterine distress in fetal rats.Methods Eighty mature fetal rats weighing 4.52-4.81 g were randomly divided into four groups (n =20):sham opera-tion group(group S),PHCD control group (group S+ P),cerebral IR group (group IR),PHCD treatment group(group IR+P).Fetal rat intrauterine distress model was set up by clamping bilateral uterine horn vessels of pregnant rats.PHCD 2 mg/kg was injected in pregnant rat’s gluteus at 30 min before intrauterine distress model was set up in group IR+P,the same volume saline was injected in pregnant rat’s gluteus before shame operation in group S,the same volume PHCD was injected in pregnant rat’s gluteus before shame operation in group S+P.Fetal rats were decapitated at 12 h after the reperfusion,the peripheral blood of fetal rats was detected by blood gas analysis (including PH, PaO 2 ,PaCO 2 ,Lac);the infarct volume and the infarct volume fraction were detected by TTC stai-ning;pathological changes in lung tissue were observed by HE staining;the TNF-α,IL-6 content in the brain were detected by ELISA;the expression of NF-κB mRNA was detected by quantitative Real-time PCR,the expression of NF-κB p65 protein was detected by Western-blotting.Results The blood PH,PaO 2 in group IR and IR+P were lower than group S and S+P,the blood PH,PaO 2 in group IR+P was higher than group IR.Compared with group S and group S+P,the blood PaCO 2 , Lac,the infarct volume and the infarct volume fraction,the concentration of TNF-αand IL-6,the ex-pression of NF-κB mRNA and protein were significantly increased in group IR and IR+P (P <0.05), and those in group IR+P were lower than group IR (P <0.05 ).The pathological changes in brain tissue were significantly attenuated in group IR + P (P < 0.05 ).Conclusion Pretreatment with PHCDcouldattenuatecerebralischemia-reperfusioninjuryoffetalratsinducedbyintrauterinedistress. ThemechanismscouldrelatetotheinhibitionofNF-κBsignalingpathwayinbraintissues.

Objective To study the effects of zinc on the expression of zinc transporter-7( ZnT-7) in the proliferation of the rat growth plate chondrocytes. Methods Growth plate chondrocytes were isolated from rih cartilage of Wistar rat. The cell3 were treated with zinc chelating agent N, N, N', N'-tetrakis (2-pyridylmethyl )ethylene-diamine (TPEN) of different concentration (0,5,10 and 20 μmol/L) for 12 horns. The expression of rat growth plate chondrocytes specificity collagen type Ⅱ was detected by immunohisloehemistiy. The localization of ZnT-7 was checked by immunofluorescent staining. Real-time RT-PCR and Western blot were used to measure the expression level of ZNT-7 in the cell. Results The result of the immunofluorescence showed that ZnT-7 located in the Golgi apparatus. The expression level of ZnT-7 was slightly higher in the cells treated with 5 μ-mol/L TPEN than the control group, while it was lower in the cells treated with 10 or 20 μmol/L TPEN than the control group. Conclusion ZnT-7 locates in Golgi apparatus and maintains the zinc ion stabilization in the condition of the zinc depletion.

Objective:To investigate the expressions of Smad2 and Smad4 in breast carcinoma tissue,and to analyze their relationships with oncogenesis and development of breast carcinoma and significances.Methods:Fifty-three samples of breast ductal carcinoma tissue and 50 samples of surrounding normal tissue were selected.The expression levels of Smad2 and Smad4 in cancer tissue and surrounding normal tissue were detected with immunohistochemical S-P method,and the relationships between the expression levels of Smad2 and Smad4 and the clinicopathologic parameters of breast carcinoma were evaluated.Results:The expression level of Smad2 protein in the breast carcinoma tissue was significantly higher than that in the surrounding normal tissue (z = - 2.08,P <0.05);the expression level of Smad4 protein in breast carcinoma tissue was lower than that in the surrounding normal tissue (z= - 5.01,P < 0.01).In breast carcinoma tissue,the Smad2 and Smad4 expressions were not significantly correlated with age (r=0.035,P >0.05;r=-0.077,P >0.05),tumor size (r= 0.128,P >0.05;r=0.133,P >0.05),lymph node invasion (r =0.163,P >0.05;r =0.006 P >0.05),distant metastasis (r =0.113,P >0.05;r = 0.126,P > 0.05),ER expression (r = 0.056,P > 0.05;r = 0.047,P > 0.05) and PR expression (r=0.129,P >0.05;r=0.107,P >0.05).However,the expression levels of Smad2 and Smad4 were negatively correlated with the expression of HER2 (r = - 0.388,P < 0.01;r = - 0.360,P < 0.01 ) and pathological grade (r = - 0.331,P < 0.05;r = - 0.388,P < 0.01 ).The expression of Smad2 was positively correlated to the expression of Smad4 in breast carcinoma (r=-0.83,P <0.01).Conclusion:The expressions of Smad2 and Smad4 may play an important role in the development of breast carcinoma,and they may be used as the potential biological markers for evaluating the degree of malignancy and prognosis of breast carcinoma.