Objective To observe the expression of stromal cell derived factor-1?(SDF-1?) in vessels after common carotid artery balloon injury. Methods Sixty male SD rats were randomly divided into control group(group C) and balloon injury group(group S).The latter was subdivided into group S0(just after surgery),group S1(1 d after surgery),group S4(4 d after surgery) and group S7(7 d after surgery).Rats in group S were performed left common carotid artery balloon injury.For all the rats,peripheral blood samples were taken,and CD34+CXCR4+cells were detected with flow cytometer.The left common carotid arteries were obtained to detect the expression of SDF-1? mRNA and protein by RT-PCR and Western blotting,respectively. Results The number of CD34+CXCR4+ cells increased significantly in peripheral blood(P

Objective To investigate the influence of in vitro artificial CO 2 cavity on matrix metallopro-teinase 2(MMP-2), adhesion molecule vascular cell adhesion molecule 1(VCAM-1), and intercellular adhesion molecule 1(ICAM-1)expression in MDA-MB-231 cell.Methods An in vitro artificial CO2 cavity model was es-tablished.MDA-MB-231 cells were exposed to CO2 under the pressure of 7 mmHg for 1, 2 and 4 hours, respective-ly.MMP-2 concentration was measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 ex-pression were measured by flow cytometry 0, 24, 48 and 72 hours after CO2-insufflation.Hypoxia group was ex-posed to 0 mmHg helium for 1 h, and the control group was exposed to 37℃incubator only .Results Compared with that in the control group , MMP-2 expression in the 1, 2 and 4 hours treatment group was significantly elevat-ed at 0 hour(F=15.045, P<0.05), and the MMP-2 expression in the 2 hours CO2 treatment group was signifi-cantly elevated after 24 hours compared with that in the control group and 1, and 4 hours CO2 treatment group (F=5.976, P<0.05).The VCAM-1 expression was significantly elevated at 0 hour and after 24 hours in the 1, 2 and 4 hours CO2 treatment group compared with that in the control group ( F1 =18.321, F2 =20.443, P<0.05), and significantly declined after 72 hours in the 4 hours CO2 treatment group compared with that in 1, and 2 hours CO2 treatment group(F=15.045,P<0.05).ICAM-1 expression was significantly elevated at 0 hour in hypoxia group and 1, 2, 4 hours CO2 treatment group compared with that in the control group , Meanwhile it was higher in 2 hours CO2 treatment group than in 1 hours and 4 hours CO2 treatment group(F=73.765, P<0.05). ICAM-1 expression was significantly elevated after 24 hours in 2 and 4 hours CO2 treatment group compared with that in the control group and 1 hour CO2 treatment group(F=46.322, P<0.05), and it was significantly elevat-ed after 48 hours in 2 hours CO2 treatment group compared with that in the control group and 1, and 4 hours CO2 treatment group(F=22.315, P<0.05).Conclusion The expression of MMP-2, adhesion molecule VCAM-1, and ICAM-1 in MDA-MB-231 cells is elevated after exposure to artificial 7 mmHg CO2 cavity, and CO2 cavity of mastoscopy may modulate the metastasis capacity of breast tumor cells .

BACKGROUND: Bone marrow stromal cells(BMSCs) are the ideal gene target cells and will have a bright future in the gene therapy of spinal cord injury.OBJECTIVE :To detect the expression of glial cell line - derived neurotrophic factor(GDNF) gene after BMSCs were infected by adenovirus-medialed GDNF (Adv-GDNF) in vitro and to explore its biological activity.DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial study.SETTING: Laboratory of Orthopedic DepartmentMATERIALS: The experiment was completed in the Laboratory of Orthopedic Department, Affiliated Tongji Hospital of Tong ji Meidcal College,Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Twenty-four SD rats of either gender, weighing (180 ± 20) g.INTERVENTIONS: BMSCs were infected by Adv-GDNF in vitro and then cocultured with spinal cord dorsal root ganglion. The three methods, immunofluorescent chemistry, reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) were used to evaluate GDNF expression in the BMSCs. The biological activity of GDNF was observed by a phase contrast microscope.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Primary outcomes:①RT-PCR;②results of immunofluorescent chemical examination;③biological activity of GDNF in vitro. Secondary outcomes:①culturing and identification of BMSCs②time-effect relationship of GDNF expression revealed by ELISA.RESULTS: Immunofluorescence displayed expression of GDNF in BMSCs 48hours after Adv-GNDF infection. RT-PCR analysis demonstrated expression of GDNF mRNA 24 hours after Adv-GNDF infection. ELISA confirmed the presence of GDNF in the liquid supernatant of BMSCs 24 hours after Adv-GDNF infectionn and showed that GDNF was secreted. The supernatant can promote the neurite outgrowth in the rat dorsal root ganglion(DRG).CONCLUSION: It is demonstrated that BMSCs infected by Adv-GDNF can express GDNF steadily and the expressed GDNF has the activity of promoting neurite outgrowth, which lays a foundation of the GDNF gene therapy for spinal cord injury.

ObjectiveTo investigate the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)of rs11833579 and rs12425791 on chromosome 12pl3 with cerebral infarction in the Fujian Han population.MethodsA case-control association study containing a total of 216 cases and 279 controls was carried out.The genotypes of two polymorphisms were evaluated by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and direct DNA sequencing followed by association analysis.Results The frequency of G ＞ A genotype of rs12425791 in patients with cerebral infarction was lower than that in the controls (34. 3％ vs 43.4％ , x2 = 4. 298 ,P ＜ 0. 05 ) after stratified by causes of cerebral infarction, there was no significant difference in this genotype between large-artery atherosclerosis and controls.Association analysis was performed by logistic regression model after adjusting by sex, age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, smoking and drinking. Rs12425791 G ＞ A genotype was significantly associated with both cerebral infarction ( OR = 0. 627, 95％ CI 0. 417-0. 941, P = 0. 024 ) and large-artery atherosclerosis ( OR =0. 613, 95％ CI 0. 396-0. 949 ,P =0. 028). G ＞ A genotype might be a potential protective factor in male( OR =0. 597, 95％ CI 0. 364-0. 978, P =0. 041 ). rs11833579 G ＞ A genotype frequency was similar between cases and controls.Conclusion rs12425791 G ＞ A on chromosome 12p13 might be a genetic marker for atherothrombotic brain infarction in Han population of Fujian.

Objective To investigate the values of three-dimensional visualization technology in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of hepatic hemangioma. Methods Thirty two patients with hepatic hemangioma who had been hospitalized during the period from July 2010 to January 2014 in our hospital were scanned by 64-slice spiral computerized tomography (CT) before surgical treatment. Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction based on the CT data was carried out to achieve dignosis and surgical planning. Assisted with the 3D model , we chose the best surgical procedure for liver resection, protecting the major blood vessels near hemangioma and retaining normal liver tissue as far as possible. Results The location, size and shape of hepatic hemangioma, vascular variation, and spatial relationship with intrahepatic vessel were shown factually by three-dimensional reconstruction. All the hemangiomas were preoperatively assessed to be resectable. The compliance rate for preoperative surgical planning to actual surgery was 100%. Under assistance of the 3D model during surgery , 14 patients received laparoscopic hepatectomy and 18 underwent hepatectomy. Pringle′s maneuver was applied in 18 patients , with blocking time of (15.32 ± 7.12) min and blood loss of (188.63 ± 66.37) mL. The postoperative complications included pleural effusion in 5 patients and incision infection in one patients. Conclusions Three-dimensional visualization technology for the individualized diagnosis and treatment of hepatic hemangioma helps reduce surgical trauma and incidence of postoperative complications.

Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Kidney ; pathology ; Kidney Neoplasms ; pathology

Objective To evaluate the diagnosis and surgical treatment of parathyroid carcinoma (PTC). Methods Clinical data of 8 PTC cases were analyzed retrospectively. Results PTC accounted for 5. 7% of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in our hospital. There were 4 men and 4 women. Male patients had younger mean onset age compared with female patients. The disease history of PTC was shorter than PHPT of benign causes. Six patients were admitted for acute hypercalcemia. Seven patients complained of palpable neck mass. Calcium level was 3.75?0.34 mmol/L,and PTH level was 1429.47?841.75 pg/ml. Frozen section established diagnosis in only one case. Four patients underwent radical en bloc resection. Other 4 cases received routine simple parathyroidectomy, 3 patients developed recurrence in 12 - 18 months postoperatively. Conclusions Acute hypercalcemia is common in PTC. Frozen biopsy diagnosis is not satisfactory. An initial en bloc resection of tumor and adjacent structures contributes most to the prognosis.

Objective To investigate the methods for reconstructing portal vein in liver transplantation patients with grade Ⅳ portal vein thrombosis.Methods Clinical data of 6 patients with grade Ⅳ portal vein thrombosis who underwent liver transplantations were analyzed retrospectively.Different portal vein reconstructing approaches were applied: 4 patients underwent portal vein anastomosis with internal organ varicosis vein (group A),and 2 patients underwent portal vein arterialization (group B). Portal venous flow was monitored by intraoperative ultrasound and postoperative liver function was tested periodically during follow-up.Results In group A,one patient died of celiac infection 2 months post-transplantation.The remaining three patients were followed up for 14-17 months,and their portal veins remained smooth without thrombosis and with mitigated esophageal varicosity.In group B,one patient,with recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding,died of celiac infection 47 days after liver transplantation.The patient was followed up for 33 months with satisfactory liver and kidney functions although stomach esophagus varicosity was aggravated.Portal vein blood flow in groups A and B was 1258 ± 345 and 2275 ± 247 ml/min respectively after anastomosis by intraoperative color Dopplar ultrasound monitoring. Aspertate aminotransferase (AST) in group B was significantly lower on the fourth day after liver transplantation,and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in group B was significantly lower on the 3rd,4th,5th and 6th day after liver transplantation than in group A (all P＜0.05).Serum total bilirubin (TBIL) had no statistically significant difference during the 10 days post-operation (P＞0.05).Conclusion Patients with grade Ⅳ portal vein thrombosis may achieve a satisfactory clinical effect by reconstructing portal vein through anastomosis of donor portal vein with internal organ? varicosis vein.PVA may be associated with early recovery of graft function and may be an effective remedial measure for patients with grade Ⅳ portal vein thrombosis who undergo liver transplantation.

Objective To evaluate the values of bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling ( BIPSS),high dosage dexamethasone suppression test (HDDST) and pituitary image in the differential diagnosis of ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome. Methods Totally 87 patients with confirmed pathological diagnosis were recruited in the study.All received the procedure of BLPSS,HDDST,and pituitary MRI with dynamic enhancement.The diagnostic performances of three differential diagnosis methods in ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome were evaluated.Results Seventy-eight patients were diagnosed as cases of pituitary ACTH adenoma,and the remaining 9 were confirmed cases of ectopic ACTH syndrome due to the thymic carcinoid.The sensitivity and specificity of HDDST,pituitary MRI,and BIPSS for the diagnosis of ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome were 82.1％ and 100％,79.5％ and 44.4％,92.3％ and 100％,respectively.In Cushing's disease,the diagnostic accuracy was 83.9％ with HDDST,77.0％with pituitary MRI,and93.1％ with BIPSS.In those patients with Cushing's disease,the coincidence of lateralization was 83.9％ with BIPSS and 64.5％ with MRII.Conclusion BIPSS was better than the other two methods in differential diagnosis of ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome.Compared with the pituitary MRI,the concordant rate of BIPSS in lateralization of the tumor is higher,and it is more reliable.

Objective:To explore the characteristics of the immunophenotypic expression of bone marrow monocytes (M ) and its clinical significance in patients with multiple myeloma (MM ). Methods:The monocyte immunophenotypes expression of 67 MM and 30 anemic patients (control group)were detected by flow cytometry.The immunophenotypes that exhibited statistical differences from the control group were screened out.Further univariate and multivariate regression was used analyze the risk factors affecting the prognosis. The effect of monocyte immunophenotype on the prognosis of MM was analyzed.The correlation of CD38+monocytes with clinical features was explored.Results:The percentages of CD138+monocytes (CD138+M％),CD27+monocytes (CD27+M％),and CD56+monocytes (CD56+M％)in the MM group were significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05),but the percentages of CD38+monocytes (CD38+M％)and HLA-DR+monocytes (HLA-DR+M％)were significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.01 ).The median progression-free survival (PFS)was shorter in the low CD38+monocyte proportion (LCD38+M％)group compared to the high CD38+monocyte proportion (HCD38+M％) group.Additionally,the median overall survival (OS)was significantly shorter in the low CD138+monocyte proportion (LCD138+M％),low CD27+monocyte proportion (LCD27+M％),low CD38+monocyte proportion (LCD38+M％),and low HLA-DR+monocyte proportion (LHLA-DR+M％)groups.Cox regression analysis showed that the low CD38+M％ was an independent risk factor for OS.The LCD38+M％group had significantly higher proportions of involved/uninvolved free light chain ratios ≥100 and 1q21+compared to the HCD38+M％ group (P<0.05 ). Moreover,the proportion of CD38-myeloma cells was significantly higher in the LCD38+M％ group than that in the HCD38+M％ group (P<0.05).Conclusion:The expression of CD38+monocytes in bone marrow of MM patients is closely related to the prognosis and clinical characteristics.CD38+monocytes maybe used to predict prognosis and guide treatment decisions.