Serum concentrations of total and ester cholesterol and Lp-X of 82 hepatobi-liary diseases were determined. It shewed that the levels cf total cholesterol and LP-X in cholestasis due to extrahepatic obstruction are significantly higher than that in intrahepatic cholestasis. Both levels exceeded 200 mg/dl in 12 out of 18 cases of extrahepatic obstruction caused by carcinoma, but they never exceeded 200 mg/dl in 41 cases of intrahepatic cholestasis.Quantitation of both Lp-X and total cholesterol in cholestasis appears to provide more informafions than the determination of other one of them alone. Determination of free or ester cholesterol gives little clinical value in distin-quishing extrahepatic from intrahepatic cholestasis.

Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT),a highly effective,safe and non-invasive therapeutic method,exerts good therapeutic effects on various diseases in dermatology,such as actinic keratosis,condyloma acuminatum,acne,and so on.The major drawback of PDT is pain during the treatment.Some patients have to interrupt or terminate the treatment because of pain intolerance.Some progress has been made in the management of PDT-related pain.It has been revealed that multiple factors are associated with PDT-related pain,including individual factors,lesion characteristics,therapeutic parameters (such as light sources,photosensitizers).Many methods can be used to manage PDT-related pain,including local cooling,oral analgesics,two-step irradiance protocol,topical anesthesia,injection anesthesia,inhalation anesthesia,transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation,hypnosis.

This paper reported protein (50. 81%),rude fat (6. 24%),amio acids and mineral elements of abalone Haloitis discus hannai. And the shell and meat of the abalone for medical use was also introduced.

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of islet auto-antibodies and ?-cell function in patients with ketosis-prone diabetes(KPD). Methods A total of 78 patients with KPD were divided into four categorical groups based on the presence or absence of auto-antibodies (A+ or A-) and of ?-cell functional reserve(?+ ?-):A+?+(group 1,n=13),A-?-(group 2,n=18),A-?+(group 3,n=28),A+?-(group 4,n=19).Islet auto-antibodies,including glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody(GAD-Ab),islet cell antibody(ICA)and insulin autoantibody(IAA) were measured. The clinical characteristics,biochemical parameters and serum peptide were compared among four groups. Results Compared with group 1,2 and 4,group 3 showed the oldest age at onset,and higher levels of BMI,hypertension,serum triglyceride,cholesterol,fasting and postprandial C-peptide. Patients in group 2 had the youngest age at onset,the lowest level of serum C peptide. The phenotypes of patients in group 1 and group 4 were intermediate between group 2 and group 3. Conclusions About 39.7% of patients with KPD have positive islet auto-antibodies. Patients with KPD show significantly different levels of ?-cell function,clinical characteristics and biochemical parameters,which may need different therapeutic strategies.

Objective To determine the role and mechanism of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (PPAR) α in a mouse model of D-galactosamine/lipopolysaccharide (D-GalN/LPS)-induced acute liver failure(ALF).Methods Firstly,C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control group(n =8),ALF 2h group(n =8),ALF 4h group (n =8),ALF 6h group (n =8).Secondly C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control group(n =8),ALF group(n =8),WY14643 group(n =8).To induce ALF,the mice were injected intraperitoneally with D-GalN (700 mg/kg) and LPS (10 μg/kg).WY14643 (6 mg/kg),the selective agonist of PPAR α,was administered via tail vein two hours prior to D-GalN/LPS exposure.Two,four,and six hours after D-GalN/LPS treatment in the first study,mice were anesthetized and blood was collected,6h after D-GalN/LPS treatment in the second study,blood was collected.The liver tissue was harvested for histology and mRNA extraction.Serum levels of ALT and AST were measured to evaluate the hepatic damage.Inflammatory cytokines (TNFα,IL-1β,IL-6) and chemokines (CXCL-1,CXCL-10) were detected by real-time quantitative PCR.Differential protein expression of p-NF-κBp65,p-JNK,p-ERK,p-p38 in inflammatory pathways was detected by Western blotting.Significance of inter-group differences was assessed by one-way ANOVA,and pairwise comparison was performed by the least significant difference test.Results The gene and protein expression of PPAR α were gradually reduced during the development of ALF.Compared with the model group,the liver architecture was better preserved almost with normal morphology in WY14643-treated mice.Serum ALT and AST levels in WY14643-treated group were significantly lower [ALT:(555 ±62)U/L vs (2 898 ±822) U/L,P ＜0.05; AST:(791 ±58) U/L vs (3 013 ±997)U/L,P ＜ 0.05].The expression of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines was significantly suppressed during the activation of PPAR α.In the second study,the levels of gene expression of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines were detected in control group,ALF group and WY14643 group respectively as followings:TNFα (0.161 ± 0.085,7.996 ± 1.068,3.346 ± 0.94,P ＜ 0.05),IL-1β(0.041 ±0.002,3.657 ±0.904,0.176±0.089,P＜0.01),IL-6 (0.018 ±0.008,1.762 ±0.589,0.163±0.0487,P ＜0.05),CXCL-1 (0.063 ±0.008,7.881 ±0.966,2.737 ±0.864,P ＜0.01),CXCL-10 (0.054 ±0.005,5.671 ±0.948,2.578 ±0.804,P ＜0.05).Conclusion Our findings first demonstrate that PPARα protects liver from injury in an ALF mouse model by suppressing inflammatory response,indicating PPARα as a potential new therapeutic target for ALF.

Object To investigate the feasibility that Rhizoma Dioscoreae in different areas was identified by thermal analysis Methods By comparison of the figures for the character of the DTA and DTG curves in N 2 and air environment, Rhizoma Dioscoreae from five areas was identified Results The DTA and DTG curves of varied Rhizoma Dioscoreae were different from each other Conclusion The method can be used in the identification of a variety of Rhizoma Dioscoreae from different areas

Objective To discuss compatibility regularity of Banxia Xiexin Decoction adjusting gastric mobility. Methods Ninty healthy SD male rats were divided into normal group (10 rats) and model group (80 rats). Rat models of electrogastric dysrhythmias were established. After the evaluation of gastric electrophysiology, Banxia Xiexin Decoction were divided into Xinkai, Kujiang, Ganbu, Xinkaikujiang, Xinkaiganbu, and Kujiangganbu groups according to the compatibility regularity of Banxia Xiexin Decoction, 10 rats for each group. Rats in each medication administration group received gavage with same concentration but different volume for 4 weeks. Each group was analyzed for gastric electrical parameters after administration. The expressions of Cx43 and Cx43 mRNA in the gastric tissue of rats in each group were analyzed by immunohistochemistry and real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR. Results Compare with the normal group, the expressions of Cx43 and Cx43 mRNA in the gastric tissue of rats increased significantly in the model group. Compared with the model group, variable coefficient of electrogastric slow wave frequency in all medication administration groups decreased obviously. Banxia Xiexin Decoction and its components had decreased the expression of Cx43 and Cx43 mRNA to some extent, among which Xinkaiganbu group had best effects. Conclusion The mechanism of Banxia Xiexin Decoction adjusting gastric motility maybe related to its function of decreasing the expressions of Cx43 and Cx43 mRNA, as to adjust disordered electrogastric rhythm.

Objective To evaluate the influences of abnormal glucose challenge test (GCT) on pregnancy outcomes and neonatal anthropometric data in women with normal oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).Methods Totally 214 women who delivered in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from November 2006 to December 2007 were enrolled.50 g GCT was performed at 24-28 weeks of gestation and 75 g OGTT would be followed if GCT≥7.8 mmol/L.Those patients,whose OGTT results below the following criteria (5.3 mmoL/L,10.0 mmol/L,8.6 mmol/L,7.8 mmol/L),were classified as normal OGTT.Altogether,116 of the 214 women with abnormal GCT and normal OGTT were collected as the study group and the rest 98 women with normal GCT as the control group.The pregnant outcomes of the two groups were analyzed.The neonatal anthropometry,including birth weight,body length,head circumference and shoulder circumference,were recorded.Other neonatal anthropometric data,such as upper arm circumference,tricep skinfold thickness and hypodermic fat thickness of abdomen were measured by a tape measure within 24 hours after birth.Results (1) Pregnant outcomes:No significant difference was found in the rate of assisted vaginal delivery,polyhydramnios,premature rupture of membranes and fetal distress between the study and control group[10.3% (12/116) vs 4% (4/98),5.2% (6/116) vs 10% (10/98),13.8% (16/116) vs 17% (17/98),20.7% (24/116) vs 13% (13/98),P ＞0.05,respectively],but the rate of cesarean section,spontaneous vaginal delivery and large for gestational age babies in the study group were different from those of the control[72.4% (84/116) vs 51% (51/98),17.2%(20/116) vs 45% (44/98),25.9% (30/116) vs 6% (6/98),P ＜0.05,respectively].(2)Neonatal anthropometry:The birth weight of the study group was significantly higher than that of the control group[(3.4 ±0.4) kg vs (3.3±0.4) kg,P ＜0.05],but no significant difference was shown in any other neonatal anthropometric results between the study and control group,including body length[(49.9 ±1.3)cm vs (49.7±1.4) cm],head circumference[(33.4±1.5)cm vs (33.8±1.7) cm],shoulder circumference [(35.4±2.3)cm vs (35.0±2.3)cm],upper arm circumference[(11.0±0.7)cm vs (10.9±0.8)cm],tricep skinfold thickness[(9.7±1.0)mm vs (9.9± 1.4)mm]and hypodermic fat thickness of abdomen[(7.2±1.2)mm vs (7.2+1.0)mm;all P＞0.05].Conclusion Women with abnormal GCT alone may have no significant influences on neonatal anthropometric data,but might have more cesarean section,large for gestational age babies,and neonatal birth weight than those women with normal GCT.

Objective To analyze the types and risk factors of community-acquired infections (CAI)in diabetic patients by system analysis method of evidence-based medicine.Methods China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI),Wanfang database,VIP database were searched by computer,domestic published researches on CAI and related risk factors in dia-betic patients were aggregated,Meta-analysis was conducted by stata 1 1 .0 software.Results A total of 1 2 literatures were included in the study .The average rate of CAI in diabetic patients was 39.55% (22.12%-55.86%).The major infec-tions were respiratory system infection(40.74%),urinary tract infection(27.35%),tuberculosis(10.80%),skin and soft tissue infection(9.19%),and hepatobiliary system infection (5.57%).Stratified analysis on risk factors revealed that OR and OR95%CI of chronic complication,age,disease course,glycemic control,gender,type of diabetes,subtype of ketoac-idosis was 1.63(1.45,1.82),1.30(1.19,1.42),1.47(1.35,1.61),0.68(0.61,0.76),0.69(0.64,0.75),1.37 (1.13,1.66 )and 0.87(0.62,1.23),respectively.There was no publication bias and combined results were stable. Conclusion The main CAI in diabetic patients are respiratory system infection,urinary tract infection,tuberculo-sis,skin and soft tissue infection,and so on ;several factors,such as female,older age,long-term disease course, poor glycemic control,and complication,can contribute to the increase of CAI in diabetic patients.

Objective To explore the effects of Compound Antler capsule on the NO secretion of macrophages, cell cycle and[Ca2 +]i of mouse T lymphocytes.Methods ICR mice were randomly divided into 4 groups:experimental groups were respectively given Compound Antler capsule 233, 467, 1400 mg/kg via intragastric administration once a day and the control group were given the same volume of water for 30 days.NO concentration of mouse peritoneal macrophages was measured by Griess assay.The cell cycle distribution of activated mouse spleen lymphocytes was measured by flow cytometry.Fluorescent probe Fluo 4-AM was used to mark Ca2 + in lymphocytes, and the changes of its fluorescence intensity were observed with the multiscan spectrum.Results The result showed that NO concentration in experimental groups was higher than that in control group (P<0.01).More activated spleen lymphocytes of 467, 1400 mg/kg dose groups were entried into S and G2/M phase than control group (P<0.05).After activated by ConA for 8 min, the intracellular[Ca2 +]i in mouse spleen lymphocytes of 233, 1400 mg/kg dose group was higher than that of control group, respectively (P<0.05).After activated by LPS for 1, 4, 8 min, the[Ca2 +]iin mouse spleen lymphocytes of 233 mg/kg dose group was higher than that of control group, especially at 1 min(P<0.01).Conclusion Compound Antler capsule can improve NO secretion of macrophages and facilitate the entry of mouse spleen lymphocytes from the G0/G1 into the S phase.It also can increase the [ Ca2 +] i of activated lymphocytes to promote their proliferation.Thus Compound Antler capsule can improve the immune regulating ability.