Objective To observe the expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein ( GFAP), and the pathological and ultrastructnral changes of astrocytes in the CA1 subfield of the hippocampus following global cerebral ischemia and reperfusion, and to explore the neuroprotective mechanism of mild hypothermia. Methods Global cerebral ischemia was established in rats by a modified version of Pulsinelli's method. Ninety-six rats were divided into three groups including a sham-operated group, a normothermic ischemic reperfusion (IR) group and a hypothermic ischemic reperfusion (HIR) group. Each group had four subgroups which were sacrificed for 6, 12 or 24 hours, or 4 days after reperfusion (for each subgroup n = 8 ). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe morphological changes in neurons in the CA1 subfield of the hippocampus. TUNEL methods were used to detect apoptosis among those neurons. Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of GFAP in the CA1 subfield and the mechanism of astrocyte pathology. GFAP TUNEL double-labeled immunohistochemistry was used with both the shamoperated and experimental groups. Electron microscopy was also used to evaluate morphological changes in astrocytes 24 hours and 4 days after ischemia and reperfusion. Results Compared with the sham-operated group, expression of GFAP immunoreactive positive cells increased gradually in the CA1 subfield of the IR group rats. Compared with the IR group, expression of GFAP immunoreactive positive cells was significantly lower in the HIR group at all time points. Microscopic observation at the 4th day showed that some astrocytes in the CA1 subfield had died through oncosis. Conclusions Mild hypothermia can significantly decrease the expression of GFAP immunoreactive positive cells and the number of apoptotic neurons in the CA1 subfield of the hippocampus, minimize cell oedema and provide protection for neurons. Oncosis kills astrocytes following global cerebral ischemia and reperfusion.

Objective To investigate the efficacy of laparoscopy for the treatment of rectovaginal septum endometriosis. Methods A totalof 13 patients with rectovaginal septum endometriosis underwent open (5 cases) or laparoscopic (8 cases) operations in our hospital between January 2001 and May 2006.Results In the open surgery group,the operation time ranged from 130 to 200 minutes (mean,187 minutes) ,and the mean intraoperative blood loss was 189 ml (170 to 280).After the operation,the menstrual pain was relieved in 5 cases at 1 month,4 at 3 months,3 at 6 months,and 2 at 12 months.Whereas,in the laparoscopy group,the operation time ranged from 120 to 185 minutes (mean,155 minutes),and the mean blood loss was 135 ml(100 to 190 ml).The menstrual pain was relieved in 8 cases at month 1,8 cases at month 3,7 cases at month 6,and 5 cases at month 12.Conclusions Laparoscopic surgery is effective and safe for patients with rectovaginal septum endometriosis.

Objective To evaluate the effects of pulmonary recruitment (RM) in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with different body position and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) mode in stage of mechanical ventilation. Methods From June 2013 to June 2016, 80 cases of ICU hospitalized patients with clinical data were enrolled, and they lay in the prone or supine position (prone position group and supine position group, each of 40 cases). The hemodynamic parameters including heart rate (HR), central venous pressure (CVP) and peripheral arterial pressure, respiratory mechanics index including respiratory rate (RR), respiratory system compliance (Crs) and platform pressure (Pplate), and the changes of blood gas analysis index were monitored to observe the effects of RM in different positions with positive end expiratory pressure increasing method. Results The levels of oxygenation index and arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) were improved 3, 5 and 7 d after treatment compared with those 1 d after treatment (P<0.05), and they were improved significantly in prone position group than those in supine position group 3 and 5 d after treatment (P<0.05). The levels of RR, Crs and Pplate 15 min, 30 min, 1 h, 6 h, 12 h and 24 h after RM had significant differences compared with those before RM (P<0.01). The levels of HR, CVP, peripheral arterial pressure 15 min, 30 min, 1 h, 6 h, 12 h and 24 h after RM had no significant differences compared with those before RM (P>0.05). Conclusions For patients with severe ARDS, early implementation of prone position ventilation combined with PEEP increasing method re-expansion treatment is safe and reliable. It can effectively improve oxygenation level and help to improve the survival rate.

Objective To investigate the endothelial function and atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).Methods Two-dimensional echocardiography (2-DE) was used tomeasure changes in brachial artery inner diameter as parameter of endothelium-dependant and endothelium-nondependant vascular diastolic function and pathologic characters of carotid atherosclerosis in 90 elderly CAD patients and 30 controls.Results Endothelium-dependant vascular diastolic function and endothelium-non dependant diastolic function were significantly decreased in CAD group as compared with control group [(9.08±2.28)% and (6.14±2.21)% vs.(15.58±2.20)%, P<0.01].The carotid intima-media thickness and plaque score were significantly increased in CAD group as compared with control group.Conclusions There are correlations of endothelium dysfunction and carotid atherosclerosis are relatied to with coronary atherosclerosis.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the role of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway in hydrogen sulfide-induced alterations in expression of collagen I and collagen III in hepatic stellate cells.

METHODSIn vitro cultured rat hepatic stellate cells (HSC-T6) were treated with hydrogen sulfide, or left untreated for use as controls, and divided into groups for treatment with different inhibitors for the various factors involved in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Reverse transcription-PCR was used to measure Collagen I and collagen III mRNA expression. Western blotting was used to detect the protein expression of PI3K and p-Akt, which are upstream proteins of the PI3K/Akt pathway.

RESULTSCompared with the untreated control cells, the hydrogen sulfide treated cells showed elevated expression of collagen I mRNA (F =14.635, P less than 0.05), collagen III mRNA (F =14.620, P less than 0.05), PI3K protein (F =26.672, P less than 0.05), and p-Akt (F =23.522, P less than 0.05). Compared to the cells treated with hydrogen sulfide alone, the cells treated with the various inhibitors showed lower expression of collagen I mRNA (F =14.635, P less than 0.05), collagen III mRNA (F=14.620, P less than 0.05), PI3K protein (F =26.672, P less than 0.05), and p-Akt protein (F =23.522, P less than 0.05).

CONCLUSIONHydrogen sulfide can activate the PI3K/Akt pathway and elevate the expression of collagen I and collagen III in rat hepatic stellate cells.

Animals ; Cells, Cultured ; Collagen Type I ; metabolism ; Collagen Type III ; metabolism ; Hepatic Stellate Cells ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Hydrogen Sulfide ; pharmacology ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases ; metabolism ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; Rats ; Signal Transduction

Objective:To explore the chain mediating effect of self-efficacy and positive coping styles between nurses′ adversity quotient on work engagement, so as to provide a theoretical reference for nursing managers to promote work engagement.Methods:A convenience sampling method was used to select 512 nurses from four tertiary hospitals in Shaanxi Province, and a cross-sectional study was conducted on them using the general information questionnaire, Adversity Response Profile, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-9.Results:The total scores of nurses' adversity response profile, self-efficacy, positive coping style and work engagement were 132.00(120.00, 139.00), 27.00(23.00, 29.00), 24.00(20.00, 25.00), 27.00(25.00, 35.00) points. Nurses' work engagement was significantly positively correlated with adversity quotient, self-efficacy and positive coping styles( r values were 0.523-0.614, all P<0.01). The independent mediation of self-efficacy or positive coping styles and the chain mediation of both accounted for 23.6%,40.9% and 15.9% of the total effect respectively. Conclusions:Nurses′ adversity quotient not only directly affected work engagemnet, but also indirectly affected work engagement through self-efficacy and positive coping style. The research suggested that managers should pay attention to the improvement of nurses′ self-efficacy and positive coping style, so as to promote nurses′ work engagement.

To prepare carboxyl terminus truncated human papillomavirus type 58 L1 (HPV58L1) protein and evaluate its ability to form virus-like particles, the baculovirus and Sf-9 insect cells was used to express HPV58L1 protein, and pFastBac-Htb containing HPV58L1 gene sequence of carboxyl terminus truncation was generated. Then Sf-9 cells were infected with recombinant baculovirus. After being cultured, the post-infected cells expressing--HPV58L1 protein were harvested and analyzed by SDS-PAGE and Western blot. The ProBond purification system was used for protein purification. The bio-activity of purified protein was identified by mouse erythrocyte hemagglutination assay, and the VLP formation was examined with transmission electron microscope. Our results showed that the recombinant baculovirus was generated and the Sf-9 cells was infected with the recombinant baculovirus, and after collecting, total cellular proteins were extracted. Truncated HPV58L1 protein with MW 58KD was revealed by SDS-PAGE and confirmed by Western blot. The purified L1 proteins under native condition could cause mouse erythrocytes to agglutinate and form VLP. It is concluded that HPV58L1 protein with carboxyl terminus truncation could be efficiently expressed. In baculovirus Sf-9 cells expression system, the purified protein could self-assemble into virions in vitro, and induce agglutination of mouse erythrocytes, indicating that carboxyl terminus truncation does not interfere with the bioactivity of HPV58L1 protein.
Baculoviridae ; genetics ; metabolism ; Capsid Proteins ; Carbon Dioxide ; Humans ; Inclusion Bodies, Viral ; ultrastructure ; Oncogene Proteins, Viral ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; immunology ; Papillomaviridae ; physiology ; Recombinant Proteins ; biosynthesis ; Virion ; growth & development ; physiology ; Virus Assembly

Objective To explore the mechanism of curcumin in enhancing gemcitabine sensitivity by regulating pancreatic cancer cells.Methods In order to verify the effect of curcumin on p53 and NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation in pancreatic cancer cell PANC1,the pancreatic cancer PANC1 cells were treated with 0,10,20,30 μmol/L curcumin to obtain the blank group,10 μmol/L curcumin group,20 μmol/L curcumin group and 30 μmol/L curcumin group.The intracellular distribution of NF-κB p65 was determined by immunofluo-rescence staining under fluorescence microscope.The expression level of p53 protein in cells was determined by Western blot.The expression level of p53 mRNA was determined by reverse transcription-real-time fluo-rescence quantitative PCR.The combined use of miRstar and JASPAR softwares predicted to seek microRNA (miRNA) potentially regulated by NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation.The double luciferase reporting assay was used to respectively verify the relationship between miRNA and p53.In order to verify whether curcumin in-fect the sensitivity of PANC1 cell through NF-κB p65/miR-266-5p/p53 axis,the gemcitabine group was ob-tained by 10 μmol/L gemcitabine treating cells,and the curcumin combined gemcitabine group was obtained by 20 μmol/L curcumin and 10 μmol/L gemcitabine treating cells.After the cells were treated with curcumin (20 μmol/L) and gemcitabine (10 μmol/L),oligonucleotides mimic NC and miR-26b-5p mimic were trans-fected into cells,and the mimic NC group and miR-26b-5p group were obtained.pcDNA3.1 no-load plasmid and pcDNA3.1-p53 overexpression plasmid were transfected into cells,respectively,and the pcDNA3.1 group and p53 group were obtained.The cell activity was detected by MTT assay.The cellular apoptosis level was determined by Annexin V/PI double staining.Results Compared with the blank group,the intracellular p53 mRNA and protein expression levels in the various curcumin treated groups (10,20,30 μmol/L curcumin groups) all were increased.Compared with the blank group,the expression level of NF-κB p65 in the nucleus of 20μmol/L curcumin group was decreased.The miRstar and JASPAR prediction software found 8 miRNA that may be regulated by NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation,in which 3 miRNA had potential to target p53 genes,especially miR-26b-5p effect was most significant.The double luciferase report experiment confirmed that miR-26b-5p did interact with p53.Compared with the mimic NC group,the expression levels of p53 mR-NA and protein in the mimic miR-26b-5p group were decreased.Compared with the gemcitabine group,the cell viability in the curcumin combined gemcitabine group was decreased and the apoptosis rate was increased.Compared with the mimic NC group,the cell activity in the mimic miR-26b-5p group was increased and the apoptosis level was decreased.Moreover compared with the pcDNA3.1 group,the cell activity in the pcDNA3.1-p53 group was decreased and the apoptosis level was increased.Conclusion Curcumin reduces the expression of miR-26b-5p gene by inhibiting the nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65 protein,and then increase the p53 gene and protein expression,and enhance the sensitivity of pancreatic cancer cells to gemcitabine by the NF-κB p65/miR-26b-5p/p53 axis.

Objective:To explore the effect of comfort nursing intervention in hospice care for advanced cancer patients at home, and to provide reference for hospice care for advanced cancer patients at home.Methods:A randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 105 patients with advanced cancer who were treated in the Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Harbin Medical University from January to February 2023 were selected as the research objects. According to the random number table, they were divided into control group of 53 cases and intervention group of 52 cases. The control group received routine nursing methods, while the intervention group received comfort nursing interventions on this basis. The intervention lasted for 4 weeks. The changes in palliative care outcomes, quality of life and death anxiety were compared between the two groups before and after intervention.Results:Totally 105 cases were included, 53 cases in the control group and 52 cases in the intervention group. In the control group, there were 25 males, 28 females, aged (58.96 ± 10.71) years old; in the intervention group, there were 22 males, 30 females, aged (59.82 ± 10.53) years old. Before intervention, there was no statistically significant difference in palliative care outcomes, quality of life and cancer death anxiety scores between the two groups of patients (all P>0.05). After intervention, the total score of palliative care outcomes in the intervention group was (13.34 ± 5.88) points, significantly lower than (16.15 ± 5.72) points in the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( t = 2.48, P<0.05). The overall health status score of quality of life was (68.55 ± 9.34) points in the intervention group, higher than (63.01 ± 9.28) points in the control group ( t = 3.05, P<0.05). The total score of cancer death anxiety was (8.85 ± 2.72) points, significantly lower than (10.59 ± 3.14) points of the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( t = 3.04, P<0.05). Conclusions:The application of comfort nursing mode in home based hospice care can improve the quality of hospice care for advanced cancer patients, reduce their level of death anxiety, and is of great significance for improving the quality of life of advanced cancer patients.

Objective:To study the risk factors of venous thromboembolism(VTE)and the predictive value of the improved VTE score model to identify the risk of VTE in gynecological surgery patients.Methods:From Janu-ary 1,2020 to December 31,2022,41 patients with VTE after gynecological surgery were selected as the VTE group,and a total of 164 patients with adjacent gynecological surgeries during the same period were selected as the non-VTE group with a ratio of 1 :4.Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis were used to ana-lyze the risk factors of VTE after gynecological surgery,and a modified VTE risk factor rapid assessment model(referred to as the improved VTE score model)was constructed.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to study the predictive value for VTE for in gynecological surgery,and compared with the Caprini score model(Caprini table for short).Results:①Multivatiate Logistic regression analysis showed that there were independent risk factors for postoperative VTE in gynecology surgery(OR＞1,P＜0.05),including age≥60 years,BMI≥28 kg/m2,malignant tumors,surgery time＞3 hours,history of thrombosis,and the increased D-di-mer difference before and after surgery.②The Area under Curve(AUC)of ROC was 0.963 in the improved VTE score model with a Youden index 81.10％,sensitivity 87.80％and specificity 93.29％.The AUC of the Caprini score model was 0.888 with Youden index 63.41％,sensitivity 73.17％and specificity 90.24％.The improved VTE score model the Caprini score model identified 92.68％and 85.37％of VTE patients as high-risk or ex-tremely high-risk,respectively,but the difference was not statistically significant(P＜0.05).Conclusions:More attention should be paid to the six independent risk factors for postoperative VTE in gynecology surgery.The two score models showed a similar identified level.However,the improved VTE score model is more simple and easier to operate,has better practicality,and has certain clinical promotion value.