AIM:To observe the effect of spironolactone on myocardial fibrosis of spontaneously hypertensive rats(SHR).METHODS:Sixteen fourteen-week-old male SHRs were randomly assigned to spironolactone and SHR group equivalently(n=8).Rats in each group were given 30 mg ? kg-1 ? d-1 spironolactone and equal sodium chloride respectively for 12 weeks by gavage.Eight fourteen-week-old male SD rats were as control group.Connective tissue growth factor(CTGF),transforming growth factors beta-1(TGF?1),collagenⅠand Ⅲ were measured by qualitative and semiquantitative immunohistochemical staining and semiquantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.Masson staining was used to determine total collagen in left ventriculum.Alkaline hydrolysis method was used to detect the concentration of hydroxyproline(Hypro)in the myocardium of left ventricle.RESULTS:Left ventricular index(LVI),collagen volume fraction(CVF),Hypro and the expression of TGF?1,CTGF,collagenⅠand Ⅲ in SHR group were significantly higher than those in SD group(P

In order to investigate the effect of malic enzyme on anaerobic mixed acid fermentation,the gene encoding NAD+-dependent malic enzyme was amplified from E.coli DH5? genome by using PCR and cloned into vector pTrc99a to give an expression vector pTrc99a-sfcA.Malic enzyme was overproduced by E.coli FMJ39(ldh,pfl)harboring pTrc99a-sfcA under the condition of IPTG induction.The results of anaerobic fermentation indicated overexpression of malic enzyme would have influence on the pathway of formate,acetate and succinate of FMJ39.The concentration of formate and acetate was 17.58% and 15.27% higher than FMJ39,the succinate concentration was reduced by 26.87%.There was no obvious citrate concentration change.The experimental results also indicated that high concentration of L-Thr and L-Ser would induce the Tdc operon to convert pyruvate into formate and acetate even when pfl gene encoding the pyruvate formate lyase was inactivated.

50 years).The values of ADC,FA,?_1,?_2 and ?_3 in putamen and globus pallidus were calculated after diffusion tensor scanning,and then analyzed the differences between the two tissues.The differences of ADC,FA,?_1,?_2 and ?_3 values among age groups were analyzed by using analysis of variance(ANOVA),and their relationship with age were accessed by using Pearson correlation.Results Between the correspondent age groups,the ADC value was higher in the putamen[(6.68?0.40)?10~(-4),(6.47?0.36)?10~(-4),(6.44?0.34)?10~(-4)mm~2/s]than that in the golbus pallidus[(6.13?0.50)?10~(-4),(6.05?0.33?10~(-4),(6.05?0.52)?10~(-4)mm~2/s],and the value of FA in the putamen(0.20?0.03,0.23?0.03,0.25?0.03)was lower than that in the globus pallidus(0.35?0.03,0.36?0.03,0.37?0.04).ANOVA analysis of the FA value among age groups revealed there were significant differences in the putamen(F=10.082,P=0.000),and the same analysis of eigenvalue ?_3 in the putamen also showed significant differences(F=5.675,P=0.005).The FA value in the putamen was significantly elevated with aging(r=0.555,P

Objective To understand the basic situation of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)management and prevention and control of multidrug-resistant organism(MDRO)infection in medical institutions in Hubei Province.Methods Questionnaires were used to investigate the basic situation of HAI management and MDRO infection in 47 tertiary and secondary hospitals in Hubei Province.Results 47 hospital were enrolled in this study,HAI management full-time staff was allocated with a median of 0.90/250 beds;in 2015,the isolation rates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus,carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae,carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa,carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii,and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus were 39.13%,4.13%,19.44%,63.60%,and 2.77%respectively.47 hospitals all carried out surveillance on MDROs,28(59.57%)hospitals were installed HAI monitoring system software,could directly obtain data through collecting with the laboratory system.The diagnosis of MDRO infection was mainly based on the combined diagnosis by HAI full-time personnel and clinicians(26 hospitals,55.32%).44(93.62%)hospitals regularly convened coordination meeting on prevention and control of MDROs,in 2015,hand hygiene compliance rate were 10.0%-89.2%by self-inspection;42(89.36%)hospitals routinely prescribed isolation orders for patients with MDRO infection,33(70.21%)hospitals conducted environmental clean and disinfection twice a day,24(51.06%)hospitals performed personal protection by using complete set of protective equipment.Conclusion This investigation is helpful for understanding the general situation of HAI management in medical institutions,as well as the detection and control of MDROs in this area,and make continual improvement on the problems and weakness found in the investigated project,so as to promote the development of HAI management in this area.

Objective To investigate the effects of methylprednisolone(MP) on the expression of matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-9 and airway inflammation in murine models of asthma. Methods Thirty female BALB/c mice were randomly divided into asthma group,MP group and control group(n=10).Murine models of acute asthma were established by ovalbumin(OVA) via peritoneal injection and intranasal instillation.The pathological changes of lung tissues were observed with HE staining,and cell quantitation was conducted in bronchalveolar lavage fluid(BALF).The expression of MMP-9 protein was determined by immunohistochemistry and gelatin zymogram,and the expression of MMP-9 mRNA was detected by RT-PCR. Results Compared with control group,there were more significant airway spasm and more infiltration of inflammatory cells in histologic examination,and there was higher eosinophil cell quantitation in BALF in asthma group(P

The GFP(green fluorescence protein)-streptavidin(SA) bi-functional fusion protein was generated and characterized in order to demonstrate novel platform for efficiently and durably modifying the cell surface with SA-tagged bi-functional proteins.The GFP-SA/pET24d construct was generated and expressed in BL21(DE3) host bacteria at the high level.The recombinant protein GFP-SA was purified through the Ni-NTA affinity chromatography,and then refolded.After biotinylation B16 tumor cells were modified with GFP-SA bi-functional fusion protein and then subjected to fluorescent microscopy and FACS analysis.The effect of surface modification on the viability and growth of B16.F10 tumor cells was evaluated by MTT staining.The GFP-SA recombinant fusion protein was expressed in BL21(DE3) at about 20 % of total bacterial proteins.The GFP-SA bi-functional fusion protein exhibited the bi-functionality,i.e.,SA-mediated high-affinity binding to biotinylated cell surfaces and GFP-emitted green fluorescence.The cell surface modification with GFP-SA bi-functional fusion protein did not affect the viability and growth of the modified B16.F10 tumor cells significantly.The GFP-SA bi-functional fusion protein was obtained and could be displayed efficiently on the surface of the biotinylated B16.F10 tumor cells through the specific and tight interaction between streptavidin and biotin,thus can be used as good trace protein and experimental control in the development of surface-modified tumor vaccine.

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of Ethibond suture and anchor fixation by arthroscopic technique for the treatment of avulsion fracture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tibial insertion.Methods Twenty patients with avulsion fracture of the ACL tibial insertion hospitalized between July 2013 and June 2014 were collected retrospectively.There were 12 males and 8 females,aged 18-41 years (mean,25.3 years).All patients were identified with type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ fractures according to the Meyers-McKeever classification.Results of Lachman test and anterior drawer test were both positive.All patients accepted the operation that avulsion fracture of the ACL tibial insertion was treated with the Ethibond suture and anchor fixation by arthroscopic technique within 3 weeks after injury.Follow-up X-ray examinations were carried out to evaluate the bone union.Lysholm and international knee documentation committee (IKDC) scores were used to evaluate the function of knee joint postoperatively.Results Operation time was 45-70 min (mean,50 min).Blood loss was 5-15 ml (mean,10 ml).Follow-up was conducted for 12-24 months (mean,16.3 months).Postoperative X-ray showed the reduction was satisfactory.Lachman test and anterior drawer test were both negative after operation.Knee functions were recovered to normal.Lysholm and IKDC scores were 89-96 points [(93.5 ± 2.3) points]and 84-96 points [(91.0 ± 3.9)points] respectively at the final follow-up,improved compared to the preoperative 42-61 points [(51.1 ± 6.2) points] and 46-68 points [(55.2 ± 7.0) points] (both P ＜0.05).Conclusion Arthroscopic Ethibond suture and anchor fixation for avulsion fracture of the ACL tibial insertion is an effective procedure with the advantages of small trauma,reliable fixation,good functional recovery and satisfactory clinical effect.

Objective To study the chemical constituents of Cynanchum auriculatum. Methods Two steroidal glycosides were purified by column chromatography and their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis. Results and Conclusion Compound 1 is a new steroidal glycoside, named kidjoranin-3-O-β-D-cymaropyranoside. Compound 2 is isolated from this plant for the first time.

In present paper, research achievements of post-harvest handling concerning decorticating, boiling, sul-fur-fumigation, drying and sterilizing as well as quality control of Radix Paeoniae Alba were reviewed. Major prob-lems in the post-harvest handling and quality evaluation of Radix Paeoniae Alba were discussed. Strategies for im-provement in post-harvest handling and quality control were proposed, so that the safety and quality consistency can be assured in the medicinal application of Radix Paeoniae Alba.

Objective To evaluate the value of high-frequency ultrasound in diagnosing the early reduced function of mice and to make sure the impact of aldosterone in cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction.Methods Twenty aldosterone silence mice were selected as the experimental group and 20 healthy wild-type mice as the control.Animal models of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) were established by the method of the left anterior descending artery ligation.Cardiac function was measured by highfrequency echocardiography before and 2 weeks,4 weeks,6 weeks after AMI.Produce biopsy and Masson staining in both the experimental and the control groups were made post 6 weeks after AMI.Results ①Left ventricular long axis view and various short-axis views of mice could be clearly displayed by high-frequency echocardiography,and accurate measurements of the cardiac function could be obtained.② Compared with that in the control,left ventricular ejection fraction progressed more gradually in the experimental group than the control group (35.81 ± 2.88 vs 29.10 ± 4.50 at 6 weeks after AMI,P ＜0.05).Conclusions Blocked aldosterone may play a positive effect in reducing the myocardial injury.