Objective To inveatigate the effect of 15-HETE, a metabolite of arachidonic acid, on isolated hypoxic pulmonary arterial ringa ( PARs) , trying to find appropriate treatment for pulmonary hypertension and its complications during anesthesia in order to avoid hypoxemia. Methods Sixteen healthy Wistar rats of either sex weighing (230 ? 10) g were randomly divided into two groups : A control group breathing fresh air (FiO2 =21%) and B hypoxia group breathing hypoxic air (N2 = 90% , O2 = 10% ) in a hypoxic box. After breathing hypoxic air for 9 days the animals were anesthetized. Heart and lungs were immediately removed and PARs (0.5-1.0 mm in diameter and 3 mm in length) were prepared. Four PARs were prepared from each animal. The PARs were suspended in baths filled with Krebs-Hensleit (K-H) solution maintained at 37℃ and aerated with 95% O2 and 5% CO2. Preload was gradually increased to 0.3 g in 30 min. The isometric tension was measured using a four-channel force-displacement transducer. 15-HETE was added to K-H solution and the concentration was gradually increased from 10-8 to 10-6 mol?L-1 at 5 min intervals. Contractility of PARs was analyzed by a software of Medlab 6.0. Concentration-tension curve was drawn and contraction rates were calculated. 2 mmol?L-1 4-AP, 10-2 mol?L-1 TEA and 10-6 mol?L-1 GLYB were added to separate K-H solution baths and 40 min later 15-HETE was added in order to detennine the effect of difierent potassium channel blockers on contraction response of PARs to 15-HETE. Results With increasing concentration from 10-8 to 10-6 mol?L-1 , 15-HETE increased PARs tension gradually in a dose-dependent manner from 106% ?6% to 139% ? 4% in group A and from 113% ?6% to 163% ?6% in group B. The difference in PARs tension between group A and B was statistically significant (P

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of bridge type bone plate series designed by ourselves. Methods A sort of bridge type bone plate series were designed according to mechanics and structure of bridges. They were used in the internal fixation of 12 shinbone fractures and 41 fractures of middle and lower parts of thighbone. The treatment results were followed up and statistics was done to evaluate fracture healing at 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 weeks respectively. Results Of the 53 fractures, 48 achieved clinical union and 27 solid union within 12 weeks, 51 reached clinical union and 47 solid union within 16 weeks, 53 reached clinical union and 52 solid union within 20 weeks, and all reached solid union within 24 weeks. Conclusion The self designed bridge type bone plate series are a nice internal fixation device for clinical treatment of fractures.

Objective To assess the value of the dynamic enhanced MR (DE-MRI)morphological features in diagnosis of non lac-tation mastitis.Methods We retrospectively studied the breast DE-MRI image data of 1 5 patients with non lactation mastitis con-firmed by pathology were retrospectively studies and the lesion morphological features and distribution were analyzed.Results Amonge 1 5 patients with non lactation mastitis,6 cases were the plasma cell mastitis,5 cases were granulomatous mastitis,2 cases were abscess,and 2 cases were cyst associated with inflammation.The typical features of non lactation mastitis on DE-MRI were fast wash-in,centrifugal enhancement sign,blur boundaries between lesions and normal breast tissue,increasing unilateral vessel sign in diseased breast.Conclusion Breast DE-MRI can show typical morphological features of non lactation mastitis.When dynam-ic information is obtained inconveniently,these are helpful in diagnosing and differential diagnosing non lactation mastitis.

Objective · To explored the correlation of preoperative peripheral blood neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) with clinical characteristics and prognosis of ovarian cancer. Methods · Patients' clinicopathological data of 127 cases of benign tumors and 286 cases of malignant tumor were collected, and the correlation between the level NLR and PLR in patients with ovarian cancer clinical pathology indicators and overall survival was analyzed. Results · preoperative NLR and PLR levels in patients with ovarian cancer were higher than those in benign tumors(P=0.000). The optimal cut-off point of NLR and PLR were 3.0 and 151. There was statistical significant difference between the high level of NLR group (NLR ≥ 3) and the low level of NLR group in pathological type, FIGO staging, lymph node metastasis, CA125 level and the amount of ascites (P<0.05). There was statistical significant difference between the high level of PLR group (PLR ≥ 151) and the low level of PLR group in FIGO stage,transfer status, CA125 level and quantity of ascites (P<0.05). The median survival time for NLR/PLR in the high level group were 33 and 33.5 months lower than that ofthe corresponding group of 44.5 and 49.5 months (P=0.044, P=0.000). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that PLR ≥ 151 were independent risk factors affectOS in ovarian cancer patients (HR=1.936, 95% CI=1.013-3.698, P=0.045). Conclusion · The elevated blood preoperative PLR indicates poor prognosis of ovarian cancer patients. Preoperative PLR may serve as an important independent prognostic factor for ovarian cancer patients.

Haze pollution is a mixture of many substances,the main components of which are sulfur dioxide,nitrogen oxides and particulate matter (PM). The study found that PM2. 5 not only affects the respir-atory and cardiovascular system,but also affects cognitive function,resulting in cognitive impairment such as memory loss and executive function decline. With the increase of PM2. 5 concentration,cognitive function gradually declines. Haze can cause organic changes in brain tissue. Studies have shown that haze can cause inflammation,oxidative stress response,neurodegeneration and other central nervous system damage,and lead to cognitive impairment by interfering with gene expression and regulation process. Haze increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases,mediates emotional and behavioral changes,thus indirectly af-fecting cognitive function. Therefore,in areas with severe haze,it is necessary to take more active measures to reduce the degree of haze and minimize haze damage.

According to different epochs and development needs, a series of practices on environmental health and sanitary engineering were carried out, which played significant roles in promoting national economic and social developments and protecting the public health. This paper reviewed the main achievements in the past 70 years infields of patriotic health campaign, water sanitation and toilet improvement in rural areas, surveillance and investigation, health standard system, sanitary engineering equipment, stove improvement etc., and then proposed several prospects in the future.

According to different epochs and development needs, a series of practices on environmental health and sanitary engineering were carried out, which played significant roles in promoting national economic and social developments and protecting the public health. This paper reviewed the main achievements in the past 70 years infields of patriotic health campaign, water sanitation and toilet improvement in rural areas, surveillance and investigation, health standard system, sanitary engineering equipment, stove improvement etc., and then proposed several prospects in the future.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the inhibitory effects of intervention of the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFa)/nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kappaB) signaling pathway activation on hepatoma cell proliferation and to explore its mechanism.

METHODSA rodent hepatoma model was established by feeding N-2-fluorenylacetamide (2-N-FAA) to male Sprague-Dawley rats. Human subjects with various liver diseases were enrolled in the study, and serum and peripheral blood nuclear cells were collected for analysis. HepG2 cells were cultured in vitro and treated with anti-TNFa (monoclonal antibody, mAb) to down-regulate its expression or transfected with siRNA targeting the p65 subunit of NF-kappaB to inhibit its activation. The liver cell line L02 was used as a control. Changes in protein and gene expression levels of NF-kappaB and TNFa were analyzed by Western blotting or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and real-time PCR, respectively. Changes in the cell cycle or apoptosis were evaluated by flow cytometry or Annexin-V/PI double-labeling assay, respectively.

RESULTSTNFa and NF-kappaB expression showed increasing trends during the malignant transformation of rat hepatocytes, and the differential expression patterns showed association with histopathological alterations in the hepatocytes. Following treatment with the TNFa mAb, the HepG2 cells showed a higher percentage of apoptotic cells than the untreated control cells (21.45% +/- 4.07% vs. 5.63% +/- 0.93%, q =10.07, P less than 0.01).There was a significant difference in the rate of cells in the G0/G1 phase in the p65-siRNA transfected cells (66.23% +/- 1.29% vs. untreated control cells: 59.00% +/- 1.02%, q =10.98, P less than 0.01). The decreased expression of TNFa and NF-kappaB in cell culture supernatants was positively correlated with the dose of treatment (r =0.89, P less than 0.01), with the most robust decreases being achieved with the highest concentrations ( P less than 0.01). NF-kappaB expression was significantly higher in the HepG2 cells than in the L02 cells, and transfection of p65-siRNA reduced the mRNA (93%) and protein (62%) levels and increased the cell apoptosis index (to 85%).

CONCLUSIONProliferation of hepatoma cells may be significantly inhibited by intervening in the activation of the TNFa/NF-kappaB signaling pathway, which promotes cell apoptosis and blocks cell cycling.

Adult ; Aged ; Animals ; Apoptosis ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ; pathology ; Cell Proliferation ; Female ; Hep G2 Cells ; Hepatocytes ; metabolism ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; NF-kappa B ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Signal Transduction ; Transfection ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; metabolism

Sepsis is an organ dysfunction caused by dysregulation of the body's response to infection, with high morbidity and mortality. The pathogenesis of sepsis is still unclear, and there are no specific treatment drugs. As a cell energy supply unit, the dynamic changes of mitochondria are closely related to various diseases. Studies have shown that structure and function of mitochondria are changed in different organs during sepsis. The energy shortage, oxidative stress change, imbalance of fusion and fission, autophagy reduce, biological functions of mitochondria play important roles in sepsis progress, which can provide a research target for the treatment of sepsis.
Humans ; Mitochondria/pathology* ; Sepsis/drug therapy* ; Oxidative Stress ; Autophagy

Objective To introduce an indirect reduction technique using a modified tibial distraction support in minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis (MIPPO) of distal femur fractures and investigate its clinical effect.Methods Between April 2014 and March 2016,26 distal femur fractures treated with MIPPO technique using a modified tibial distractionsupport were reviewed.There were 18 males and 8 females with an average age of (50±10.1) years (25-76 years).Among them,nineteen patients were type A and 7 patients were type C according to AO classification.Operations were performed on an average of (5.6±3.1) d (2-14 d) after the trauma.All the patients were performed indirect reduction with a modified tibial distraction support before using the MIPPO technique.Angular deformity was obtained from preoperative and postoperative for all subjects.In each case,intraoperative image intensification shots to confirm reduction and the operating time were recorded.Functional outcome was evaluated using the Schatzker-Lambert criteria 1 year postoperative.Results All the patients completed closed reduction using the modified tibia] distraction support.Preoperative anteroposterior radiographs revealed amean of 8.0°±3.1° (0-16°) angulation in the coronal plane.Lateral radiographs revealed a mean of 16.8°±8.4° (5°-8.6°) angulation in the sagittal plane.Postoperative anteroposterior and lateral radiographs showed a mean angulation of 1.8°±0.6° (0-3.2°) and 2.5°±0.6° (0-3.8°) of varus/valgus and apex posterior angulation,respectively.The mean operating time was (100±11.6) min (80-120 min).No intraoperative or postoperative complications were encountered.Twenty-five patients were followed up and the mean follow up time was (18±3.9) months (12-28 months).There were one delayed union and one non-union.The average time of radiographic evidence of bridging callous was present at (4±0.7) months (3-6 months) in the remained patients.There were 22 excellent patients and 3 good patients according to Schatzker-Lambert criteria one year postoperative.The excellent rate was 100％.Conclusion The modified tibial distraction support is simple and easy to manipulate which is a good option in MIPPO for distal femur fractures and has good clinical effects.