Objective To investigate the expressions of transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),and to explore the mechanism of pathogenesis in COPD.Methods A total of 40 patients undergoing lung resections for pulmonary tumor were selected.Patients were divided into 2 groups according to COPD diagnostic criteria:the control group [patients without COPD,13 males,7 females,with an average age of (61.7±8.8) years] and the COPD group [patients with COPD,15 males,5 females,with an average age of (60.5 ± 9.4) years].Peripheral lung tissues from tumor lesions were detected in this study.The qualitative and quantitative expressions of NF-κB were determined by immunohistochemistry and Western blot,respectively.TGF-β31 mRNA level was determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Results The levels of TGF β1 mRNA and NF-κB protein and the NF-κB nucleus positive rate were significantly higher in the COPDgroup than in the control group [(0.42±0.11) vs.(0.34±0.13),(0.24±0.08) vs.(0.12±0.04),57.9％ vs.26.7％,respectively,all P＜0.05].The TGF-β31 mRNA level was positively correlated with the NF-κB protein expression in the 2 groups (r=0.497,0.618,both P＜0.01).The ratio of 1 second forced expiratory volume/forced vital capacity (FEV1/ FVC) was negatively correlated with TGF-β1 mRNA level and NF-κB protein expression (r=-0.624,r=-0.659,both P ＜0.01) in the COPD group.Conclusions The expression levels of NF-κB and TGF-β1 are significantly increased in patients with COPD,and there is a positive correlation between TGF-β1mRNA level and NF-κB protein expression.NF-κB may participate in regulating TGF-β1 mRNA expression and in contributing to the airway remodeling,thereby in effecting pulmonary function.

Objective To explore the effects and mechanism of cigarette smoke extract (CSE) on the proliferation of air?way smooth muscle cells (ASMCs) and the expression of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein (CEBPα) and calreticulin. Meth?ods (1) The ASMCs were stimulated with different concentrations of CSE for twenty-four hours. According to the concentra?tions of CSE,the cells were divided into control group, 2.5%CSE group, 5%CSE group and 10%CSE group. The prolifera?tion of ASMCs was measured by MTT colrimetric method. The CEBPαmRNA was analyzed by RT-PCR. Western bloting as?say was performed to detect the levels of CRT and CEBPαprotein. (2) In 10%CSE group, transfection of the siRNA respec?tively for negative control or calreticulin was performed in accordance with instructions. The cell proliferation and the expres?sion of calreticulin and CEBPαwere compared in negative control siRNA group and calreticulin siRNA group. Results (1) With the increasing of the concentrations of CSE, the protein expression of CEBPαdecreased gradually (P<0.05), while the proliferation of ASMCs and the protein expression of calreticulin increased (P<0.05), but the expression of CEBPαmRNA in ASMCs showed no significant difference in groups with different concentrations of CSE (P>0.05). (2) Under the 10%CSE, the expression of CEBPαwas significantly higher in CRT siRNA group than that in negative control group (P<0.05),but the cell proliferation and CRT were significantly lower in the calreticulin siRNA group than those in negative control siRNA group (P<0.05). Conclusion The CSE exposure contributes to the expression of calreticulin protein,and then inhibits the translation of CEBPαmRNA,thus promotes the proliferation of ASMCs.

Catechols ; urine ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; methods ; Electrochemistry ; methods ; Humans ; Hydroquinones ; urine

Objective To study the clinical significance of the gene protein expression of p16,nm23 and PTEN in bile duct carcinoma.Methods The expression of p16,PTEN and nm23 gene protein in tissues of 63 cases of malignant tumors of biliary system(33 cases of bile duct carcinoma,30 cases of carcinoma of gallbladder) and 20 cases of benign bile duct lesion were studied by SP immunohistochemical technique and analyzed together with clinicopathologic data.Results The positive expression of p16,PTEN and nm23 in bile duct carcinoma tissue was low to medium,their expression rate was 36.5%,38.1% and 23.8%,(respectively),and was significantly lower than that of bile duct benign lesions(P

OBJECTIVE To approach the pathogenic distribution of nosocomial infection and drug-resistance in tumor department to formulate the intervention strategy.METHODS Prospective monitoring and retrospective investigation were performed to analyze the 198 cases of nosocomial infection in tumor department.RESULTS The lower respiratory tract infection was the main infection in tumor department,accounted for 68.2%.The urinary tract infection rated the second,accounted for 16.7%.Pathogenic bacteria mainly included Pseudomonas aeruginosa(20.2%),Klebsiella pneumoniae(19.2%),Escherichia coli(16.2%),Staphylococcus aureus(10.6%),etc.Above pathogenic bacteria were all multidrug-resistant.Detection rate of extended spectrum ?-lactamases(ESBLs) producing Enterobacteriaceae strains was 45.7%.Detection rate of meticillin-resistant staphylococci(MRS) was 40.6%.CONCLUSIONS The drug-resistance status of nosocomial infection is very serious in tumor department.Comprehensive intervention strategy should be adopted to decrease the infection rate.

Terahertz waves have unique properties and advantages, which makes it gain increasing attention and applications in the biomedical field. Burns is a common clinical trauma. Since the water-sensitive and non-destructive characteristics of terahertz, terahertz imaging techniques can be used to detect burns. So far, terahertz imaging technology in the assessment of burn injuries has been developed from ex vivo to in vivo, and high-resolution images can be obtained through the gauzes and plasters. In this paper, we mainly introduces the application of terahertz imaging technology and development in the assessment of burn injuries.
Bandages ; Burns ; diagnosis ; Humans ; Terahertz Imaging

OBJECTIVETo explore the mechanism underlying the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by Keshiling (KSL) in the rats model of FCA-induced arthritis.

METHODThe experimental arthritis was induced by FCA in the rats. The content of PGE2 in the inflammatory swelling toes was evaluated by ultraviolet spectrophotometric method. The ConA and LPS-induced lymphocytes proliferation and the production of interleukin-2 (IL-2) secreted by thymus were determined by MTT assay.

RESULTResults showed that the increases of lymphocyte proliferation and IL-2 production in AIA rats could be inhibited by KSL at the concentrations of 540 and 270 mg x kg(-1) in vivo and vitro. KSL at the same doses decreased the contents of PGE2 in inflammatory swelling toes, and the decreased A values were 25.6,16.1, 10.0 (A x 10(3)), respectively. After administration of KSL in vivo at 540 and 270 mg x kg(-1) the T lymphocyte proliferation were attenuated by 32.1% and 31.0%, and the production of IL-2 was inhibited by 17.5% and 14.0% respectively. While the inhibitory rates of T lymphocyte proliferation were reduced by 39.0% and 22.1% and the production of IL-2 was diminished by 27.3% and 18.2% respectively following the administration of KSL in vitro.

CONCLUSIONKSL possesses the anti-inflammation function.

Animals ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Ants ; chemistry ; Arthritis, Experimental ; metabolism ; pathology ; Cell Proliferation ; Dinoprostone ; metabolism ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Drug Combinations ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Interleukin-2 ; metabolism ; Male ; Materia Medica ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; T-Lymphocytes ; metabolism ; pathology

0.05)in the frequency of alleles and genotypes between controls and coronary heart disease.In additional,at the 325 position,the TAFI antigen of the Thr325Thr was higher[(114.89?2.53)%]than that of the other genotype(Thr325Ile and Ile325Ile),there was significant difference between the TAFI antigen of the Thr325Thr and the others(P 0.05).But the TAFI activity of the Ile325Ile was lower(3.08?3.63 ?g/ml)than that of the other genotypes(Thr325Ile and Thr325Thr),there was significantly difference between the TAFI activity of the Thr325Thr and the other(P

Objective To explore the causes of biliary complications related with liver donor fol- lowing liver transplantation.Methods Ninty-nine patients with improved liver donor treatment during liver transplantation from May 2005 to April 2006 were followed up and the clinical data were ana- lyzed.At the same time,the rate of biliary complications was compared with that occurring on 43 pa- tients with unimproved liver donor treatment.Results Only 4 in 99 patients with improved liver donor treatment had biliary leakage with the rate of biliary complications being 4% in comparison with 11% in those with unimproved liver donor treatment.Conclusion The improvement of liver donor treat- ment,including shortening heat-ischemia time,completely washing bile duct and remaining the whole blood supply of bile duct,can decline the occurrence of biliary complications.

OBJECTIVETo explore surgical management and the effects of surgical treatment of severely comminuted fractures of humeral intercondylar through approach of osteotomy olecranon with double-plate internal fixation.

METHODSThirty patients of severely comminuted fractures of humeral intercondylar were treated by double-plate internal fixation through osteotomy olecranon. There were 19 males and 11 females, with an average age of 42.3 years ranging from 21 to 62. According to AO/ASIF classification, there were 17 cases of type C2 and 13 of C3. Twenty-one cases were applied with reconstructive plate medially and laterally, 9 cases were applied with reconstructive plate laterally and 1/3 tubular plate medially.

RESULTSAll patients were followed-up for 6 months to 3 years (means 1.5 years). The complications such as bone defect, ossifying myositis, tardive ulnar nerve compression, internal fixation fail were no occurenced. According to Aitken-Rorabeck scale the function of the elbow showed excellent in 16 cases, good in 10, fair in 2 and poor in 2.

CONCLUSIONAnatomical reduction surgically reconstructed stabilization of the elbow and early active rehabilitation are crucial factors of functional rehabilitation of the elbow. The technique of osteotomy olecranon with double-plate internal fixation for treatment of severely comminuted fractures of humeral intercondylar is a good approach.

Adult ; Female ; Fracture Fixation, Internal ; methods ; Fractures, Comminuted ; therapy ; Humans ; Humerus ; surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Osteotomy ; methods ; Rehabilitation ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult