Objective To investigate the expression of estrogen receptor (ER) α and β in human prostate cancer (PC), peri-cancer tissue and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissue, and to discuss the role of estrogen receptor in prostate cancer. Methods The expression of ERα and ERβ in PC (n=28), peri-cancer tissue (n=28) and BPH (n=29) were detected by immunohistochemistry with En vision method. The ERα and ERβ expression were compared among different tissues by chisquare. The relationship between ER expression and related clinicopathologic features was statistically analyzed by spearman rank collection. Results ERα was localized dominantly in the stromal cell of PC. There were significant differences of the expression of ERα in PC, peri-cancer tissue and BPH tissue (epithelial cell 0%, 14%, 24%, P＜0. 05; stromal cell 57%, 68%, 31%,P＜0. 05). ERβ was localized in both epithelial and stromal cell of PC. There were significant differences of the expression of ERβ in PC, peri-cancer tissue and BPH tissue (epithelial cell 39%, 64%, 29%, P＜0.01; stromal cell 50%, 75%, 79%, P＜0.05). There was a significant difference of the expression of ERβ in different Gleason scores of PC tissue. Conclusions ERα is localized in the stromal cell of PC tissue.ERβ is localized in both epithelial and stromal cell of PC tissue. The ERβ might be related to the tumor differentiation of PC.

Objective To evaluate the expressions of estrogen receptor (ER) α and β in human prostate cancer and adjacent non-cancerous tissues,and to evaluate the correlation between the expression and the clinicopathological features and prognosis.Methods Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect ERα and ERβ in 85 prostate adenocarcinoma tissues,adjacent non-cancerous tissues,and 29 benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissues.The correlation between the expression and the clinicopathological features was analyzed by Spearman's coefficient.Cox's proportional hazards regression model was used to identify the risk factors for biological recurrence.Results There were significant differences between the expression of ERα in prostate cancer,adjacent non-cancerous tissues,and BPH [epithelial cell 0 (0/85),11.8％ (10/85) and 24.1％ (7/29),P=0.000; and in stromal cell 52.9％ (45/85),67.1％ (57/85),31.0％ (9/29),P =0.003].There were significant differences between the expression of ERβ in these groups [epithelial cell 36.5％ (31/85),61.2％ (52/85),100.0％ (29/29),P =0.000; and in stromal cell 49.4％ (42/85),72.9％ (62/85),79.3％ (23/29),P =0.001].The ERα expression in cancerous stromal cells was positively correlated with the PSA level (r =0.296,P =0.006) and Gleason score (r =0.404,P =0.000).The ERβ expression was negatively correlated with Gleason score in cancerous epithelial cells (r =-0.254,P =0.019) and stromal cells (r =-0.315,P =0.003).Multivariate analysis revealed that negative expression was an independent poor prognostic factor for the biological recurrence free survival after radical prostatectomy (HR =0.107,95.0％ CI 0.019-0.592,P =0.010).Conclusions There were significant differences between the expression of ERα and ERβ in prostate cancer,adjacent non-cancerous tissues,and BPH.ERα in cancerous stromal cells,ERβ in cancerous epithelial and stromal cells were related to the differentiation of prostate adenocarcinoma.ERβ in cancerous epithelial cells can be used as an independent prognostic factor for biological recurrence after radical surgery.

It has been well established that the recovery ability of central nervous system (CNS) is very poor in adult mammals. As a result, CNS trauma generally leads to severe and persistent functional deficits. Thus, the investigation in this field becomes a "hot spot". Up to date, accumulating evidence supports the hypothesis that the failure of CNS neurons to regenerate is not due to their intrinsic inability to grow new axons, but due to their growth state and due to lack of a permissive growth environment. Therefore, any successful approaches to facilitate the regeneration of injured CNS axons will likely include multiple steps: keeping neurons alive in a certain growth-state, preventing the formation of a glial scar, overcoming inhibitory molecules present in the myelin debris, and giving direction to the growing axons. This brief review focused on the recent progress in the neuron regeneration of CNS in adult mammals.
Animals ; Axons ; physiology ; Central Nervous System Diseases ; complications ; metabolism ; pathology ; Humans ; Mammals ; physiology ; Nerve Regeneration ; physiology

Objective To observe the influence of Simvastatin on immature rabbit model of chronic heart failure(CHF),and to explore the possible protective mechanism of Simvastatin for the rabbits with CHF.Methods Thirty immature male rabbits were divided into 3 groups randomly:control group,heart failure group (HF group)and Simvastatin group(SIM group),10 rabbits in each group.The models of CHF were established by injecting Adrinmycin via the auricular vein of rabbits (1.5 mg/kg,once 1 week,for 12 weeks).The control group were injected the same amount of 9 g/L saline.SIM group were given both injection of Adrinmycin and Simvastatin [1.5 mg/(kg · d)for 12 weeks].The immature rabbit's cardiac function and myocardial morphology changes were evaluated.The expressions of chromogranin A (CgA) and apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) were evaluated.Results (1) In control group,the immature rabbits were all alive;in the other 2 groups,most immature rabbits were depressed and sluggish.The survival rate of HF group was 60％,while in SIM group the survival rate was 80％.(2)Compared with the control group,the left ventricular ejection fraction in HF group and SIM group decreased significantly [(40.05 ± 6.74)％,(50.18 ± 5.73) ％ vs.(65.93 ± 5.65) ％,all P ＜ 0.01],while in SIM group was higher than that of HF group,and the difference was significant (P ＜ 0.05);compared with HF group,the left ventricular end diastolic diameter and left ventricular end systolic diameter decreased in SIM group [(13.48 ± 1.24) mm vs.(16.23 ± 2.82) mm;(9.87 ± 0.85) mm vs.(11.13 ± 1.21) mm],and the differences were significant (all P ＜ 0.05).(3) Compared with the control group,the expression of CgA (mean optical density 142.24 ± 17.14,127.93 ± 12.12 vs.78.65 ± 6.78,P ＜ 0.05;integrated optical density 1 422.41 ± 167.34,1 279.37 ± 118.15 vs.786.54 ± 75.84,P ＜ 0.05) and ASK1 (mean optical density 140.32 ± 18.65,115.48 ± 12.30 vs.69.85 ± 6.54,P ＜ 0.05;integrated optical density 1 403.23 ± 165.67,1 158.79 ± 137.81 vs.698.58 ± 64.51,P ＜ 0.05) increased in the HF group and SIM group.While the expression in the SIM group decreased significantly compared with that of the HF group,and the difference was significant (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Simvastatin can improve cardiac function of immature rabbits with CHF.The mechanism of SIM may depress the expressions of CgA and ASK1.

Objective To study the impairment and the expression of receptor of advanced glycation endproduct (RAGE) in cultured rat glomerular mesangial cells ( GMC ) induced by constant and intermittent high glucose, and to investigate the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. Methods After being cultured under constant and intermittent high glucose with different concentrations for 24 and 48 hours, the morphological changes of rat mesangial cells were observed, the proliferation of GMC was detected by MTT assay, the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD)and the level of malondialdehyde (MDA)in supernatant were measured by spectrophotometer,and the expressions of RAGE mRNA were evaluated by RT-PCR. Results ( 1 ) Compared with the control group,the cellular morphology was changed in case of constant and intermittent high glucose. The damage of GMC with intermittent high glucose concentrations was more serious. (2)The activity of SOD was decreased and the level of MDA was raised in case of intermittent high glucose concentrations compared with the constant high glucose concentrations (P＜0.05). (3)The expression of RAGE mRNA with intermittent high glucose concentrations was significantly higher than that with constant high glucose concentrations ( P＜0. 01 ). Conclusions The damaging effects and increased expression of RAGE in cultured rat GMC induced by blood glucose fluctuation was much worse than that with constant high glucose. The blood glucose fluctuation may be one of the causes that induce diabetic nephropathy.

Objective To compare the clinical effect and safety of limited fluid resuscitation and aggressive/normotensive fluid resuscitation in treatment of earthquake-induced traumatic hemorrhagic shock patients so as to provide reference for clinical application.Methods A total of 62 patients with traumatic hemorrhagic shock in earthquake were employed and divided randomly into limited fluid resuscitation group(Group Ⅰ,30 patients)and aggressive/normotensive fluid resuscitation group(Group Ⅱ,32 patients).All the patients were resuscitated by using halanted solution and HAES-steril as resuscitanaid resuscitation.Then,surgical hemostasis was carried out and dynamic changes of mean blood pressure(MAP),heart rate and central venous pressure(CVP)observed.The base excess,lactic acid and creatinine were detected at four resuscitation points.Results Before full fluid resuscitation,MAP remained at 50-70 mm Hg and 70-90 mm Hg respectively in both groups.After early resuscitation.heart rate showed significant decrease,while CVP increased(P＜0.01)but still changed at normal range.Total transfusion volume in Group Ⅰ was less than that of GroupⅡ(P＜0.01).There was no statistical difference upon urine volume(P＞0.05).There was statistical difierence upon base excess value after resuscitation within group(P＜0.01)but no statistical difference between two groups(P＞0.05).After resuscitation,hetic acid level wag obviously reduced in both groups(P＜0.01),with more significant change in Group Ⅰ,with statistical difference compared with Group Ⅱ(P＜0.01).There showed a significant decrease of creatinine in both groups after resuscitation.with statistical difierence within group (P＜0.01)but without statistical difference between two groups(P＞0.05).Conclusions Compared with aggressive/normotensive fluid resuscitation,limited fluid resuscitation is a more safe and effective way for fluid resuscitation of traumatic hemorrhagic shock,for it can not only reduce transfusion volume and ameliorate hemodynamic indices,but also can increase oxygen supply,improve microcirculation and protect renal function.

OBJECTIVETo observe the effect of shikonin on the proliferation of human keratinocytes induced by IL-17 and secretion of chemokines, in order to discuss the mechanism of Shikonin in the treatment of psoriasis.

METHODIn vitro cultured HaCaT cells were stimulated by IL-17A (200 μg x L(-1)) and mixed with different concentrations (2, 1 mg x L(-1)) of shikonin for 24 hours. The cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8 assay. Cell secretion inflammatory factor interleukin-23 (IL-23) was detected by ELISA. The expressions of intracellular chemokines CXCL1, CXCL2, CCL20 and 6-defensin 4 (DEFB4) were detected by Real-time PCR.

RESULTShikonin (2,1 mg x L(-1)) could distinctly inhibit HaCaT cell proliferation induced by IL-17A, with statistical difference (P < 0.01). Each shikonin group showed decreases in the secretion of IL-23 and inhibition in expressions of intracellular CXCL1, CXCL2, CCL20 and DEFB4.

CONCLUSIONShikonin could inhibit HaCaT cells proliferation induced by IL-17 and secretion of relevant cytokines and recruit leukocytes by inhibiting chemokines, so as to show the effect in treating psoriasis.

Cell Line ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Chemokines ; genetics ; metabolism ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Interleukin-17 ; genetics ; metabolism ; Keratinocytes ; cytology ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Naphthoquinones ; pharmacology

AIM:To investigate the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the regulation of intracellular Ca2+induced by angiotensin II ( Ang II) in the primarily cultured medullary neurons .METHODS:Primarily cultured me-dullary neurons were prepared from 14-day-old embryos of Sprague-Dawley rats in the study .The identification of medullary neurons was assessed by double-labeling immunofluorescence .To explore the role of ROS , mainly the superoxide ( O2 ·-) , the O2 ·-generation was measured using the fluorogenic probe dihydroethidium ( DHE) .To determine intracellular free cal-cium concentration ( [ Ca2+] i ) , the neurons were loaded with the Ca 2+-specific dye Fura-2/AM.The cell viability after adding Ang II was also examined using CCK-8 assay.RESULTS:Most of the cultured cells were medullary neurons , more than 80%of which were glutamate positive neurons .Ang II (5 μmol/L) increased the level of ROS within 10 min in the medullary neurons .Ang II at 5μmol/L induced a significant [ Ca2+] i increase in the medullary neurons , and the effect of Ang II occurred rapidly and reached a peak within 20 min after administration.The level of [Ca2+]i started to decline after washout .The Ca2+elevation induced by Ang II was significantly decreased by apocynin or TEMPOL .No significant differ-ence in the cell viability between control group and 5μmol/L Ang II treatment group was observed .CONCLUSION:ROS is involved in the regulation of [Ca2+]i induced by Ang II in the primarily cultured medullary neurons , suggesting a poten-tial intracellular signaling mechanism involved in the Ang II-mediated oxidant regulation of central neural control of blood pressure.

Objective To compare the safety and effectiveness between treatments with autologous platelet gel (APG) versus standard care for treating refractory diabetic dermal ulcers.Methods The 46 patients with proved nonhealing diabetic dermal ulcers were enrolled. Eligible for the study were patients with grade II/III ulcers according to Wagner, lasting for at least 2 weeks and with no signs of infection at recruitment.Patients were given their informed consent document and randomly assigned to two groups: standard care (ST, n=23) or standard care plus topic application of APG (APG, n=23) for twelve weeks.The treatment of blood glucose, blood pressure and lipids was optimized and the empiric antibiotic treatment was further adjusted according to the results of culture and sensitivity testing in all patients. APG treatment consisted of wound dressing with APG, followed by topical washing and cleaning. The APG was then covered with vaseline gauze for 72 hours, after which the ulcers were treated by standard care. Participants were seen thrice a week, twice a week, or at weekly intervals. Twelve weeks observation was set as the end point.Results The would of APG group were improved in 22 patients with ulcers healed completely and 1 case with would area reduced. In the ST group, 13 ulcers were healed, 6 worsened and 4 with would area reduced. The cumulative rate of ulcer healing was 95.7% in the APG group versus 56.5% in the ST group (P=0.002). The total effective rate in APG vs ST group was 100.0% vs 73.9% (P=0.009). By Kaplan-Meier analysis,the time-to-healing of ulcer and time-to-lutation of sinus were significantly different between two groups (log-rank, P=0.006, 0.000, respectively). No treatment-related adverse events were observed. Conclusions Treatment with APG in addition to standard care results in a significantly faster and better healing for a refractory diabetic dermal ulcer and does not raise any safety concerns. So APG treatment can be a valuable and effective aid in the management of diabetic foot ulcers.

Objective To comprehensively evaluate the relationship between children's high iodine goiter and excessive iodine . Methods A computerized literature search was carried out to collect articles published before 2014 in electronic databases CBM , WabFang ,VIP ,CNKI ,PubMed ,EMbase ,Ovid and Cochrane Library .The study type was randomized controlled trial or quasi‐ran‐domized control trial .Literature was analyzed by RevMan5 .0 software ,then calculated and combine RR and 95% CI .Publication bi‐as of Meta analysis was evaluated by Begg's test ,Egger's test and Macaskill's test .The result stability of Meta analysis was tested by sensibility analysis .Results A total of 10 controlled before and after studies were included in our meta‐analysis .The result showed that the iodine content of 150 -300 μg/L (RR:1 .54 ;95% CI:1 .14 -2 .07);301 -600 μg/L (RR:2 .33;95% CI:1 .43 -3 .82);601-900 μg/L (RR:2 .72 :95% CI:1 .01-7 .33) and greater than 900μg/L (RR:2 .41 ;95% CI:1 .38-4 .23) would result in chil‐dren goiter .Conclusion Iodine content greater than 150 μg/L would result in children goiter .