Electrophysiological studies have shown that the spinosolitary tract-dorsal column postsynaptic (SST-DCPS) neurons may project to both the dorsal column and solitary tract nuclei. In order to demonstrate the neurons morphologically, fluorescein dyes, PI and Bb, were injected into the dorsal column nuclei and the solitary tract nucleus respectively. A total 282 cells were found to be retrogradely labeled in the spinal dorsal horn in 10 adult rats. Of them, 51 (18%) cells were PI-Bb doubly labeled; 120 (43%) were PI labled alone; and 111 (39%) were Bb singly labled. Most of these double-labled cells were concentrated in laminae III-V. The existence of double projection neurons that project to both the dorsal column and solitary tract nuclei, namely the physiologically identified SST-DCPS neurons, is morphologically confirmed in the present study. These neurons may transmit information to both visceral and somatic sensory nuclei, indicating they may play an important role in the convergence of somato-visceral afferents.

OBJECTIVE:To study the anti-inflammatory effect of ethanol extract of Polygonum multiflorum METHODS:To observe the oedema severity and vaso-permeability in inflamed animal and the response of animal to pain induced by acetate acid after the ethanol extract of Polygonum multiflorum had been intragastrically given for 3 days RESULTS:The oedema severity and vaso-permeability were obviously decreased by the ethanol extract of Polygonum multiflorum and this effect could last 4 hours At the large dose,analgesic effect was observed CONCLUSION:The ethanol extract of Polygonum multiflorum exhibits intensive anti-inflammation effect and the mechanism may be related to its immuno-depression effect

Based on the related theories of physician behavior analysis, summarize and discuss the incentives mechanism of supplier payment on physician behavior and its inner mechanism, provide theoretical supports and political suggestions for further analysis on payment reform.

BACKGROUND:Nano bone putty and bone cement injection are two common methods to strengthen the fixation of pedicle screws, but there are relatively few reports on the comparison of their strengthening effects. OBJECTIVE:To compare the biomechanical characteristics of bone cement and nano bone putty strengthening pedicle screw implantation in the fixation of osteoporotic vertebral body. METHODS: Totaly 24 human cadaveric pedicles were obtained, which were al in line with osteoporosis standards, and randomly divided into 3 groups: control group (only implanted pedicle screws), bone cement group (first injected bone cement in the nail channel, and then implanted pedicle screws) and nano bone putty group (first injected nano bone putty in the nail channel, and then implanted pedicle screws). After 2 hours of implantation, the maximum axial pulout strength and the maximum rotation torque of specimens in each group were determined. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The maximum axial pulout strength and maximum rotation torque of the bone cement and the nano bone putty groups were greater than those of the control group (P < 0.05), and the maximum axial pulout strength and the maximum rotation torque of the bone cement group were greater than those of the nano bone putty group (P < 0.05). These results demonstrate that the maximum axial pulout strength and the maximum rotation torque of pedicle screw implantation in the fixation of osteoporotic vertebral body can be effectively improved by injection of bone cement and nano bone putty, and the strengthening effect of bone cement is more obvious. 

Objective To observe the effect of sesamol on the hematopoietic system in mice exposed to 4 Gy irradiation. Method Twenty C 57 BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control group, sesamol group, irradiated group and irradiated+sesamol group (n=5). Mice of control and sesamol group received sham irradiation, and the rest exposed to 4 Gy total body irradiation, dose rate 1.01 Gy/min. Mice in sesamol group and irradiated+sesamol group received a dose of 10 mg/kg sesamol administered by gavage every day for 7 days after irradiation exposure. Mice of other two groups were treated with vehicle solution. After 4 Gy irradiation 7 day, the peripheral bloods were collected. The levels of colony forming units-granulocyte-macrophage (CFU-GM) were detected. Results Compared to irradiation group, the level of WBC、cell count of BMNCs and CFU-GM significantly decreased in the irradiated mice, decreased in the irradiated mice (P<0.05). Compared to irradiation group, cell count of BMNCs and CFU-GM in the irradiated+sesamol group increased significantly (P<0.05). Conclusion Sesamol has a certain impact on the radiation-induced changes in hematopoietic system. The mechanism need to be further explored.

Objective To observe the protective effect of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) on the injury of irradiation-in-duced bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNCs), and explore the possible mechanism. Methods There were 3 groups in the study:control group, irradiation group (doses of irradiation were 1 Gy and 4 Gy) and irradiation with NAC group (NAC was cocultured with BMMNCs half hour before irradiation). The 2×106/mL BMMNCs and the RPMI-1640 medium or 2×10-5 mol/L NAC were added into the 2 mL EP tubes according to the different requirement of groups. The tubes were then cul-tured in the 37℃CO2 incubator for 30 min and irradiated with 1 Gy and 4 Gy. The viability of BMMNCs was measured by bioluminescence. The level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was measured by DCFH-DA, and the ability of colony-forming units was detected by CFU-GM. Results After 4 Gy irradiation exposure, the cell viability of BMMNCs was significantly lower in irradiation group (284 296.7±16 541.2) than that of control group (848 586.7±61 404.4). After 1 Gy irradiation expo-sure, the level of ROS was higher in irradiation group (6 750.0±103.5) than that of control group (5 710.7±56.2). The number of colony-forming units per 105 cells after irradiation exposure was (626.7±51.3), which was significantly lower than that of control group (986.7±100.7). Compared to irradiation group, the cell viability of BMMNCs increased to (352 770.0±23 466.1) in irradiation with NAC group. The level of ROS decreased to (5 430.0±61.0), and the number of colony-forming units per 105 cells increased to (773.3 ± 49.3). Conclusion NAC has protective effect on irradiation-induced injury in BMMNCs, which may be related with the decreased level of ROS. NAC can play the role of positive control for the following work.

Objective To observe the injury effect of ionizing radiation on bone marrow derived c-kit+ cells.Methods Via-bility of c-kit+ cells was measured by bioluminescence;the level of c-kit+ cells reactive oxygen species was measured by DCFH-DA, the ability of colony-forming units was reflected by CFU-GM;proliferation and apoptosis of c-kit+ cells were measured by flow cy-tometry;the variation of pathway was detected by arrays of gene chip.Results Compared to control group(0 Gy).It had a decrease of c-kit+ cells′cell viability and the ability of colony-forming units after the cells receipt irradiation with the dose of 1 Gy and 4 Gy;and the level of cell reactive oxygen species,ratio of apoptosis cells increased.After 1 Gy irradiation exposure,the ratio of prolifera-tion(S/G2/M phase)cells increased compared to control group.However,when the c-kit+ cells were receipt 4 Gy irradiation expo-sure,the ratio of proliferation(S/G2/M phase)cells decreased.After 4 Gy irradiation exposure,the up-regulate genes contained Srxn1,Psmb5,Cdkn1a,Smc1b,Bcl2l1,Lrdd and so on;the down-regulate genes contained Mpo,Mtf1,Chek1,Rcc1 Ebag9,Ciapin1 and so on.Conclusion There was injury effect of ionizing radiation on c-kit+ cells,and it could induce variation of many pathways.

Objective To study the role of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1),connective tissue growth factor (CTGF)and endothelin-1 (ET-1) in myocardial tissues of the mice with myocardial fibrosis induced by coxsachievirus B3 (CVB3) and the effect of Carvedilol intervention for it in acute stage and chronic phase of viral myocarditis.Methods Forty male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into 4 groups (10 cases in each group):control group,model group,Carvedilol acute phase intervention group,the chronic phase intervention group.Mice in model group and Carvedilol intervention groups were inoculated with CVB3 (100TCID50/0.1 mL) by peritoneal injection fortnightly.Mice in control group were given normal saline(NS) instead equivalently.Mice were poured Carvedilol (10 mg/kg per day for 2 weeks) from the second day in acute phase intervention group and from the fourth week in the chronic phase intervention group,while mice of control group and model group were poured with equivalent NS instead.At the end of 6 weeks,mice were sacrificed.Heart weight index (HWI) was determined.The collagen volume fraction (CVF) of left ventricular myocardial tissue were examined after Masson staining.Expressions of ET-1,TGF-β1 and CTGF were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and immunohistochemistry staining respectively; the mRNA expression was tested by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction.Results Compared with the control group,HWI and CVF of model group increased significantly(all P ＜ 0.01),those of the intervention groups decreased than those of the model group(all P ＜ 0.01),and in the acute phase those of the intervention group were significantly lower than those in chronic phase intervention group(all P ＜ 0.05).The expressions of TGF-β1,CTGF,ET-1 and their mRNA in model group were increased significantly than those in the control group(all P ＜0.01),and were decreased in acute and the chronic phase intervention group than those in model group(all P ＜0.01),while those were significantly lower in acute phase intervention group than those in chronic phase intervention group (all P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions TGF-β1,CTGF and ET-1 may be involved in myocardial fibrosis induced by CVB3.Compared with the chronic phase intervention,the acute phase intervention of Carvedilol can reduce myocardial fibrosis more efficiently by down-regulating the excessive expression of inflammatory factors.

Objective To investigate the protective effect of sesamol on radiation injury mouse bone marrow c-kit+cell,and further explore its possible mechanism.Methods Mouse bone marrow c-kit+cells were collected by immunomagnetic cell sorting method.There were 2 groups in the study:single dosing group and radiation plus drug group(doses of irradiation included 1 Gy and 4 Gy),and 10 -8 ~10 -3 mol/L sesamol were co-cultured with mouse bone marrow c-kit+cell half hour before irradiation exposure,cells were then cultured for 18 hours under the conventional culture conditions (37℃ and 5% CO2 ).The viability of mouse bone marrow c-kit+cells were measured by bioluminescence.The ability of colony-forming units were detected by CFU-GM and apoptotic rate of c-kit+cells were detected by Annexin V/PI antiapoptotic assay. Results Compared with control group,after 1 Gy and 4 Gy irradiated,cell viability of mouse bone marrow c-kit+cells were decreased 59.52% and 79.35%,respectively(P<0.05),the number of colony-forming were decreased 40.38% and 87.69%,respectively(P<0.05 ).Cell viability of c-kit+cells and the number of colonies formed were significantly increased with sesamol concentration between 10 -8 ~10 -6 mol/L,but not improve apoptosis rate.Conclusion Sesamol has protective effect on irradiation-induced injury in mouse bone marrow c-kit+cells,the mechanism of which may be related to the ability of hematopoietic progenitor cells proliferation.