Objective To prepare a 10-hydroxycamptothecin (10-HCPT) loaded folate-receptor targeted phase-change contrast agent (FR-HCPT-PNPCA),and to study the general characteristics including drug loading,phase changing and targeting capability in vitro.Methods Using a method of two-step emulsification,the phase-change nanoparticles loading anticancer drug (10-HCPT) with lipids shell and liquid pefluorocarbon core were prepared.The entrapment efficiency and the drug-loading amounts were studied by high performance liquid chromatography,and the phase transition of the nanoparticles after heating was observed.The targeting ability was evaluated on liver cancer cell line 7721 in vitro.Results The FR-HCPT-PNPCA,with a drug encapsulation rate of about 70.42 ％ and drug loading amounts of about 20.05 ％,was prepared successfully.When being heated to 70℃,obvious phase changing and microbubbles generating could be observed under microscope.In addition,a large amount of FR-HCPT-PNPCA particles could adhere specifically around the 7721 cells.Conclusion The prepared FR-HCPT-PNPCA,which has a stable characteristic and high performance of drug loading and tumor targeting,is expected to become a promising multifunctional molecular ultrasound probe for diagnosis and treatment of tumor.

Objective To discuss the therapeutic methods and strategies of fractionated embolization in treating large cerebral arteriovenous malformation (cAVM). Methods During the period from May 2005 to May 2013 at authors’ hospital, endovascular fractionated embolization was performed in 35 cases with large cAVM. The lesions were located in the frontal lobe (n = 11), the parietal lobe(n = 8), the temporal lobe (n = 6), the occipital lobe (n = 4), the lateral temporal area (n = 2) and the deep white matter and basal ganglia (n = 4). The longest diameter of the lesions was 6 - 12 cm, with a mean of 7.23 cm. The number of supply vessels was 2 - 5. The lesions were drained by superficial veins in 13 cases, by deep veins in 9 cases and by both superficial and deep veins in 17 cases. The exit stenosis of the draining vein was seen in 3 cases, while the dilatation of the draining vein was found in 6 cases. Angiography showed that the lesions were situated at the right side in 16 cases and at the left side in 19 cases. Results A total of 297 times of embolization operating-process were carried out in the 35 patients, of which NBCA was used in 107, ONYX in 153 with, FuAiLe medical adhesive in 15, combination use of NBCA and ONYX in 9 and combination use of ONYX and FuAiLe medical adhesive in 13. No death occurred after treatment. After the first embolization, the residual malformation volume usually decreased to < 50%. The interval between the first and the second embolization was 1 - 3 months. Generally, two to four times of embolization were performed in each patient. Complete occlusion of the lesion was obtained in 26 cases, and sub - complete occlusion of the lesion (> 80%embolization) in 9 patients. Good recovery was achieved in all patients. After fractionated embolization, the volume of the cAVMs was decreased gradually and ultimate clinical cure was achieved, which laid the foundation for conducting further micro - neruosurgery or radiation therapy. Conclusion For the treatment of large cerebral arteriovenous malformation, fractionated embolization has reliable therapeutic effect. Therefore, this technique should be recommended in clinical practice.

To investigate the effects of dopamine on lactic acid and nitric oxide in severe scalded rats′ serum, 30%TBSA (total body surface area) scalded rats were placed with cardiac catheters and intravenously resuscitated with dopamine [3?g/kg?min], then the contents of lactic acid and nitric oxide in serum were measured. The results showed that treated rats have significant low serum lactic acid and nitric oxide contents than those of the control rats, especially at 3 to 12 hours after scald. Therefore, dopamine could reduce the serum lactic acid and nitric oxide contents of scalded rats in shock stage.

Objective To investigate the effects of Tong-Xin Luo (TXL) on the proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (ECV-304) cultured in vitro. Methods The TXL-contained serum was prepared, and ECV-304 were incubated with 5%, 10% and 15% serum containing TXL, respectively, for 4 hours and 8 hours. The cell morphology was observed and cell proliferation ability was determined by MTT. Results OD value of TXL group was higher than that in control group(P

Drug therapy is one of the efficient methods for prostate cancer treatment. However, drug resistance greatly hindered the treatment of prostate cancer patients. Herein, the mechanisms of drug resistance in prostate cancer have been exhaustively reviewed, and that can provide an alternative strategy and new targets for anti-prostate cancer therapy.
Drug Resistance, Neoplasm ; Humans ; Male ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; drug therapy

Arterio-Arterial Fistula ; therapy ; Cardiac Catheterization ; Coronary Vessels ; Female ; Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular ; therapy ; Heart Ventricles ; abnormalities ; Humans

Objective To explore the change of serum osteopontin levels in preoperative and postoperative patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and its clinic significance.Methods The levels of serum osteopontin were detected by ELISA.Results In 88 NSCLC patients,serum osteopontin levels were significantly higher than in benign pulmonary disease and healthy control group(P＜0.05.P＜0.01.respectively) There was no difference between benign pulmonary disease and healthy control group(P＞0.05).Serum osteopontin levels were related to clinical stage and lymph node metastasis,and the levels of serum osteopontin were lower in postoperative patients than in preoperative cases(P＜0.05).For NSCLC.the detection of osteopontin had a sensitivity of 84.1%,a specificity of 92.5%,and an accuracy of 88.1%. Conclusion Increased serum levels of osteopontin may be useful as a helpful clinical biomarker to diagnose earlier,predict prognosis and differentiate from benign pulmonary disease.

Objective To investigate the effects of Tong Xin-Luo on cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) impaired by Lysophosphatidylcholine.Methods The herbage-contained serum of TXL was prepared,HUVECs were cultured in vitro.The study was designated to 4 group:normal control,LPC group,TXL group,and TXL + LPC intervened group.The cell function was determined by cell morphology and MTT colorimetric assay.Results Compaired with normal control group (0.380 ±0.023 ),LPC ( 0.320 ± 0.024 ) could significantly decrease the cells activity,promote cells death ( P ＜0.05 ).After TXL intervened(0.424 ±0.034),cells activity was significantly increased,cells death was d significantly decreased( P ＜0.05 ).Conclusions Tong Xin-Luo could protect human umbilical vein endothelial cells function by against the LPC-induced damage.

Objective To study preliminary the accuracy of clinical target volume (CTV) and internal target volume (ITV) automatically generated by an in-house deformable registration software on fourdimensional CT (4DCT),and evaluate its feasibility of clinical application.Methods Clinic treated one lung cancer patient and one liver cancer patient were selected for the study.CTV was delineated by radiation oncologist according to a single respiratory phase image of 4DCT scanning,and then deformed to the other phases and generated the CTVdefm on each phase image.Differences between the CTVdefm and CTVmanu were then compared.A composite ITVcopm was created by overlapping all the CTVdefm of 10 phases and compared with the ITVMIP which was contoured on the maximum intensity projection (MIP) CT images,including the shape,volume and geometric center position of the ITV contour.Results For the tested lung case,average volume difference between the CTVdefm and CTV was (-2.59 ± 5.02)％ for the all 10 phases,and the vector departure of the two ITV centers was (1.04 ± 0.89) mm.The ITVcomp almost completely matched the ITVMIP on the tested liver case with a volume difference smaller the 1％ and only 1.4 mm vector departure between their geometric centers.Conclusion The validity of the CTVdefm and ITVcomp gained from automatic deformation of manual delineation reference based on 4DCT images were preliminary evaluated and proved to be good enough for clinic planning.

Objective To investigate the iodine nutritional status in the populations of Guizhou Province after implementation of a new standard of salt iodine and to provide a basis in formulating strategy for control of iodine deficiency disorders.Methods In 2011 and 2014,30 units were sampled in Guizhou Province using the sampling method of Probability Proportional to Size.One primary school was chosen in each unit,by the randomized sampling method,40 or 50 students in each school were sampled for examining their urinary iodine level and for testing their household salt iodine level;12 and 50 children were chosen before and after the adjustment,respectively,for testing their urinary iodine level;near the location of the primary school,1 township was chosen,15-20 pregnant women in each township were sampled to test their urinary iodine level.Results Totally 1215 salt samples were collected before adjustment,the median of salt iodine was 32.2 mg/kg;consumption rate of qualified salt was 96.63％;totally 364 urine samples of 8-10 children were collected,the median of urinary iodine (MUI)of children was 308.9 μg/L;450 urine samples of pregnant women were sampled,and their MUI was 216.5 μg/L,among these,121 below 150 μg/L,the proportion was 26.9％.Totally 1 538 salt samples were collected after the adjustment,the median of salt iodine was 26.6 mg/kg;consumption rate of qualified salt was 96.40％;totally 1538urinary samples of 8-10 children were collected,the MUI of children was 218.3 μg/L;and 601 urinary samples of pregnant women were collected,the MUI was 175.1μg/L,among these,241 below 150 μg/L,the proportion was 40.1％.As can be seen from the results,the percentage of sample below 150 μg/L after the adjustment was increased to 13.2％ compared to that before the adjustment,the difference was statistically significant (x2 =19.89,P ＜0.01).Conclusion After implementation of a new standard of salt iodine in Guizhou Province,the iodine nutrition is suitable in residents,but the iodine nutrition of pregnant women is in a trend of declining,which should be noticed.