Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of glycyrrhiza active substance on guinea pig model of vitiligo,and to clarify its mechanism on promoting synthesis of melanin,and to provide the basis for its clinical application.Methods Guinea pigs decolorized by H2O2 were used as experimental models,and normal control group was set up.After treatment of glycyrrhiza active substance in three doses groups(20,40,and 80 mg?kg-1),the therapeutic effect was observed by visual observation,macrography,histological examination as well as immunohistochemical study.Results The significant differences of skin color among control group,model group and treatment groups were observed by macrography.The total effective rates in 40 or 80 mg?kg-1 groups were higher than that in control group(P

Objective:To investigate the influence of compound glycyrrhizin on expression of HMB45,TNF-? and IL-6 in lesion of compound. using vitiligo guinea pig model induced by chemical decolorized compound.Methods:Two Guinea pig model groups were respectively treated with compound glycyrrhizin in 27.8 mg/kg and 55.6 mg/kg dosage. Immunohistochemical studies were performed to study the expression of HMB45,TNF-? and IL-6 in compound glycyrrhizin treated group,vitiligo model group and normal control group.Results:The expression of HMB45 in lesion of vitiligo model group was lower than the normal control group.The expression of HMB45 in lesion of compound treated group was higher than the vitiligo model group and the expression of HMB45 increased accompany by the increase of dosage.The expression of TNF-? and IL-6 in vitiligo model group was significantly higher than the normal control group (P

Objective:To compare the efficacy and adverse reactions between intralesional betamethasone injection combined with botulinum toxin type A and topical hyaluronic acid and simple intralesional betamethasone injection and topical hyaluronic acid in treatment of keloid.Methods:A total of 58 patients with keloid were divided into two groups: intralesional betamethasone injection combined with botulinum toxin type A and topical hyaluronic acid group (combined group, n=28) and intralesional betamethasone injection combined with topical hyaluronic acid group (control group, n=30).In both two groups, the intralesional betamethasone injection was given once every 4 weeks for 3 times totally, and topical hyaluronic acid was applied every day.In combined group, an injection of botulinum toxin type A was given around the lesion after the first intralesional injection of betamethasone.The parameters for therapeutic efficacy and adverse reactions of the patients in two groups were recorded, and the clinical pictures were taken before and after each treatment, and they were analyzed and compared.Results:After 3 treatments, compared with control group, the lesion appearance in combined group was improved.In control group, the VAS value was reduced at 1 month, but was increased gradually at 2 and 3 months. In combined group, the VAS value was reduced gradually in 3 months. There was a significant difference in VAS value at 2 and 3 months between two groups (P<0.05).In combined group, the thickness of keloids were reduced gradually in 3 months, while the reduction was not obvious in control group (P<0.05).The recurrence of pain, itching and lesion height were observed 2 weeks after each treatment in control group, but there was no recurrence in combined group.The incidence rate of adverse reactions was 26.7% in control group, which had no significant difference compared with combined group(25.0%) (P>0.05).Conclusion:Compared with control group, the combined group shows better efficiency in the treatment of keloid and there is no increase of adverse reactions.The therapy is worthy of clinical application.

Objective To confirm the protective effect of berberine (BBR) on cold ischemia reperfusion (I/R)-induced liver injury and to show whether the hepatic protection conferred by BBR involves the activation of phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) / protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR) signal pathway.Method Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were assigned randomly to four groups:BBR group (BBR was intragastrically administered at a dose of 100 mg·kg-1 · d-1 2 weeks before hepatic cold I/R treatment),dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) group (BBR was replaced by DMSO,and others were the same as BBR group),I/R group (BBR was replaced by normal saline,and others were the same as BBR group) and sham group (normal saline was administered 2 weeks before opening and closing abdomen treatment).Then the rats were sacrificed at 3,6,and 24 h after reperfusion.The liver function,oxidative stress level,apoptosis rate,and the expression of PI3K/Akt/mTOR related pathway proteins were assayed.Result As compared with sham group,the I/R-induced liver tissue displayed severe lobular distortion with widespread necrosis,high level of oxidative stress and apoptosis rate.As compared with I/R group,BBR dramatically attenuated the histopathologic damage,restored the liver function and decreased the oxidative stress level.Simultaneously,BBR significantly ameliorated the apoptosis by decreasing the apoptosis rate,increasing the Bcl-2/Bax ratio and inhibiting caspase-3 activity in rats subjected to hepatic I/R.The expression of p-Akt was effectively upregulated with the inhibited expression of p-mTOR.Conclusion Our result provides robust in vivo evidence that BBR can prevent I/R-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis.The mechanisms involved can be attributed to the activation of P]3K/Akt/mTOR signal pathway.

Objective To investigate the relationship between dynamic changes of plasma D-dimer and survival rate of the esophageal carcinoma patients pre-and post-operation.Methods 30 cases of normal control group,160 cases of esophageal cancer group( including operation cases n =112),with the gold standard method for the determination of plasma D-dimer.Results There was a link between the level of D-dimer,TNM staging,lymph node metastasis and tumor size in esophageal carcinoma patients.Compared with the preoperation,the plasma D-dimer is significantly elevated 2 years later( t =7.35,P ＞ 0.05 ).Conclusion Before or after the operation,dynamic changes of plasma D-dimer had a relationship with short-term survival rate.

Objective To evaluate the early diagnosis value of MRI combined with DSA in cirrhotic nodules (regenerative nodules, dysplastic nodules) becoming small hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods 40 patients diagnosed as cirrhosis and whose liver nodules detected by ultrasound were followed up as MR dynamic study. All patients were followed up by three dynamic contrast-enhanced MR scanning once every 3 months,and the changes of cirrhotic nodules were observed and analyzed in the signal. If MRI suggested cancerous nodules cirrhosis, hepatic artery DSA would be carried out. Results 40 patients were followed up for 1.5 to 3 years,all patients MR nodules were found in liver regeneration. Follow-up process, the dysplastic nodules were founded in 28 cases and the small hepatocellular carcinoma were founded in 18 patients. 16 cases of 18 patients with small hepatocellular carcinoma carried out routine DSA all had typical of hepatic arterial blood supply and angiogenesis, and were given to Integrated Traditional and Western intervention simultaneously. Conclusion Combined use of MRI-DSA in the evaluation of cirrhotic nodules had a definite value, and could find smaller hepatocellular carcinoma,provide the basis for smaller hepatocellular carcinoma therapy.

Objective To isolate, clone and identify the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) fragment from the mosquito, Aedes albopictus, in relation to exploring mechanism of insecticide resistance. \ Methods\ The genome DNA extracted from the mosquito was used for degenerate polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and the two pairs of oligonucleotides encoding the highly conserved protein sequences were used as primers. The reaction products were cloned to T\|vector and transfected into E\^coli JM 109. The replicative form DNA of recombinant vector extracted from E\^coli JM 109 through alkalilysis was identified by the methods of digestion with EcoRⅠand SalⅠ and PCR. \ Results\ The products of degenerate primers polymerase chain reaction were obtained and the identified clone belongs to the AChE fragment of the mosquito.\ Conclusion\ The clone was identified as the AChE fragment of Aedes albopictus.

Objective To review the clinical treatment and outcome of ultrasonographic soft markers in prenatal diagnostics. Methods This study recruited 268 pregnant women who underwent prenatal diagnostics in our hospital between Jun 2005 to Mar 2009. Fetuses were followed up postnatally. The outcome and chromosomal abnormalities of ultrasonographic soft markers were assessed. Results Of 268 cases consulted, 29 cases were missed (10.8%), 34 cases (12.7%) chose abortion, and 205 cases (76.5%) delivered. The top four most common delivered isolated markers were thickened nuchal fold, mild pyelectasis, echogenic bowel and rhizomelic limb shortening. Mild ventriculomegals had the highest aborted rate (17.2%). Six chromosomal structural abnormalities and one 21-trisome were detected in 59 fetuses who received chromosomal examination. Conclusions Ultrasonographic soft markers are risks to both fetal trisome and chromosomal structural abnormalities. Owing to extinction in most cases, consultant should be strengthed to avoid unnecessary invasive examination and abortion.

Objective To investigate the effect of oral nutritional supplementation on the nutritional status and quality of life in patients with gastric cancer after operation.Methods In this prospective,single blind,randomized,controlled clinical study,25 postoperative patients with gastric cancer received neoadjuvant chemotherapy in outpatient clinic were enrolled.All patients received dietary guidance.In the intervention group,in addition to standard diet,oral nutritional supplements with 2 090 kJ/d of Intacted Protein Enteral Nutrition Powder were added,which lasted 90 days.The changes of body mass,body mass index(BMI),hemoglobin,prealbumin,albumin,gastrointestinal function score,and life quality score 30,60,and 90 days after discharge were recorded.Patients on standard diets were used as the control group.Results In the intervention group,the body mass increased by(0.66 ±1.47)kg 60 d after discharge and(-0.90±1.82)kg on 90 d after discharge,which were [60 d:(-5.13±1.79)kg,90 d:(-9.56±2.44)kg] in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P=0.027,P=0.015).The BMI of intervention group increased by(0.20 ±0.55)kg/m2 on 60 d and(-0.32±0.55)kg/m2 on 90 d after discharge,which were(-2.06±0.67)kg/m2 on 60d and(-3.21± 0.73)kg/m2 on 90 d in the control group(P=0.014,P=0.003).There was no significant difference in terms of serum albumin,prealbumin and other laboratory indicators.Intestinal functional status and quality of life also showed no significant difference between these two groups.ConclusionOral nutrition supplementation can reduce the body mass loss and improve the nutritional status in patients with gastric cancer during chemotherapy after operation.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of 125Ⅰ brachytherapy alone for the treatment of recurrent parotid gland carcinoma.Methods Recurrent parotid gland carcinoma patients (n =24) treated by 125Ⅰ brachytherapy alone between 2006 and 2013 at Peking University Hospital of Stomatology were enrolled in this retrospective study.All patients underwent surgery or radiotherapy.The local control rate,survival rate,and side effects were evaluated.Results The median follow-up time was 21 months (range,4-59 months).Among the 24 patients,6 had local failure and 10 died during the follow-up period.The 1-and 3-year overall survival rates,progression-free survival rates,local control rates were 74.8％ and 39.3％,74.8％ and 31.5％,82.0％ and 69.4％,respectively.No grade 3 or over radiation injury was found.Conclusions 125Ⅰ seed brachytherapy alone could provide an ahernative treatment method for inoperable recurrent parotid gland carcinoma patients.