Studying of atherosclerosis is more than a hundred year.There are many theories about this disease,but now most of us seems to agree with the stress-reponse theory.Heat shock proteins are the products produced at the first stage of atherosclerosis.And someone think that it may have something to do with atherosclerosis.This paper discussed the heat shock proteins and atherosclerosis respectively,and emphasized the relationship between them.

Objective To explore the changes of colon motility of the rats in multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) induced bacterial peritonitis and the effects of IL-6, TNF-? and induce nitricoxide synthase (iNOS) on colon motility. Methods Wistar rats were divided into two groups, which were the control group and the MODS group. The number of stool, the amplitude changes of circular smooth muscle strip, the length of smooth muscle cell, and the changes of serum NO in two groups were observed. The expressions of IL-6, TNF-? and iNOS protein and IL-6 mRNA, TNF-? mRNA and iNOS mRNA in distal colon were investigated by using immunohistochemical methods and RT-PCR. Results The numbers of stool and the amplitude in the MODS group were lower than those of the control group (P

Objective To explore the value of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) in children. Methods A total of 52 children underwent laparoscopic appendectomy by using the 3-port technique from October 2002 to December 2004. Results The operations were performed smoothly in all the 52 cases. The operating time was 20~50 min (mean, 30 min). The patients were discharged from hospital at 2~4 postoperative days. Peri-port subcutaneous emphysema occurred in 2 cases. No other complications were found. Follow-up checkups for 3~29 months (mean, 14 months) in 49 cases found no intestinal obstruction or abdominal residual infection. Conclusions Laparoscopic appendectomy in children is safe, effective and minimally invasive.

OBJECTIVETo explore the scavenging action of tenuigenin (TEN) on intracerebral amyloid β protein (Aβ) aggregation and the abnormal phosphorylated tau protein and its mechanism in Alzheimer's disease (AD) rats' brain.

METHODSAβ1-40 was injected into the right CA1 region hippocampus to establish the AD model. Successfully modeled rats were divided into the model group, the low, middle, high TEN group. Rats were administered with TEN (18.5, 37.0, 74.0 mg/kg) by gastrogavage. Besides, a sham-operation group was set up. Expression levels of Aβ1-40 and Tau p-Ser262 were detected by immunohistochemistry. Expression levels of ubiquitin (Ub) and Ub-protein ligase E3 were measured by Western blotting.The content of 26S proteasome was detected by ELISA.

RESULTSImmunohistochemical results showed that the number of Aβ and Tau p-Ser262 positively reacted neurons significantly increased in model group, when compared with the sham-operation group (P < 0.01). Results of Western blot showed expression levels of ubiquitinated protein were up-regulated and those of Ub-protein ligase E3 were down-regulated in the model group (P < 0.01). ELISA results showed that the content of 26S proteasome significantly decreased in AD rats' brain (P < 0.01). Compared with the model group, expression levels of Aβ1-40, Tau p-Ser262, and Ub significantly decreased; expression levels of Ub-protein ligase E3 apparently increased; the content of 26S proteasome significantly increased in each TEN treatment group (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). Best effect was shown in 37.0 mg/kg and 74.0 mg/kg TEN groups.

CONCLUSIONSUb proteasome pathway (UPP) participated in the occurrence of AD. TEN could obviously reduce intracere- bral Aβ1-40 accumulation and abnormal tau phosphorylation.

Alzheimer Disease ; metabolism ; Amyloid beta-Peptides ; Animals ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Hippocampus ; metabolism ; Neurons ; metabolism ; Phosphorylation ; Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex ; metabolism ; Rats ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases ; metabolism ; Ubiquitins

Aim To evaluate the effects of fibrinolytic enzyme FⅡ from agkistrodon acutus venom on an experimental model of kidney thrombus induced by lipopolysaccharide(LPS). Methods The model of microvascular thrombosis in the rabbits kidney was performed by the method of Hermida, which was induced by infusing LPS. Treatments were begun simultaneously with LPS infusion, through the contralateral marginal ear vein. Six different groups were established: NS 10 ml?h~-1 was infused as the negative control group, urokinase ~20 000 IU?kg~-1 ?h~-1 as positive control group, FⅡwas infused with the dosage of 0.1(Low-dose), 0.3 (medium-dose),0.6 (high-dose) mg?kg~-1 ?h~-1 . The further rabbits, which were given neither LPS nor FⅡ, were infused with saline solution through both marginal ear veins. Kinney sections were examined for the presence of fibrin microthrombi. The measurement of FDP concentrations was used to assess the degradation of microvascular thrombosis. Results Intense fibrin deposition was also detected and FDP concentrations were (78.21?4.79)% and (84.27?6.21)% at 2 and 6 hours after LPS administration in LPS-control group. Little fibrin deposition was detected and FDP concentration also increased in urokinase control group. A lot of fibrin deposition was detected in Low-dose FⅡ group,little fibrin deposition was detected in medium-dose FⅡ group, and no fibrin deposition was detected in high-dose FⅡ group. Additional all doses of FⅡ led to a significant increase in FDP concentration as compared with LPS-control group (P

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the epidemiological features in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) in Yichang city, and put forward effective prevention and control measures. METHOD: Collecting the data of allergic rhinitis in city proper from 2010 to 2013, input the data into the database and used statistical analysis. RESULT: In recent years, the AR patients in this area increased year by year. The spring and the winter were the peak season of onset. The patients was constituted by young men. There was statistically significant difference between the age, the area,and the gender (P < 0.01). The history of allergy and the diseases related to the gender composition had statistical significance difference (P < 0.05). The allergens and the positive degree in gender, age structure had statistically significant difference (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Need to conduct the healthy propaganda and education, optimizing the environment, change the bad habits, timely medical treatment, standard treatment.
Allergens ; China ; epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; epidemiology ; Seasons

Humans ; Male ; Osteosarcoma ; complications ; diagnostic imaging ; surgery ; Ultrasonography ; Wounds and Injuries ; complications ; Young Adult

Objective To explore the management therapy of pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma.Methods Retrospective analysis of treatment of 29 cases with rhabdomyoscroma from Oct.1998 to Jun.2006.Primary sites included 5 cases of neck,1 chest wall,2 abdominal wall,12 retroperitoneal pelvic cavity and 9 extremity.Pathologic types included embryonal type 19(65.5%),alveolar 8(27.6%),pleomorphic 2(6.9%).According to IRS staging system they were Ⅰstage(n=2),Ⅱstage(n=6),Ⅲstage(n=9)and Ⅳstage(n=12).Most tumors were large than 5 cm(n=26).Results Twenty-seven cases were followed up but 2 of the cases were lost,19 cases got complete remission(4 cases relapsed or died after stopping treatment for 3 months to 3 years and 1 case relapsed after giving up treatment for 3 months),4 cases got partial remission(3 cases relapsed after 6 months diagnosed),4 cases got no response(3 of which deteriorated or relapsed and 1 case surved with tumor).Fourteen cases had constant remission between 5-77 months,averaging 22.9 months with average guitting time of treatment 16.9 months.Conclusion Total tumor resection,chemotherapy and radiotherapy play an important role in management of pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma.

Objective To study the diagnosis and treatment of the model of multidisciplinary team treatment on hepatoblastoma in children.Methods Retrospective analysis of treatment and long term follow-up of 16 patients with hepatoblastoma(8 cases were boys,8 cases were girls;aged 3 months to 11 years old,average age was 2 years old) during Aug.1998 to Jan.2006 in Shanghai Children's Medical Center.Special in multidisciplinary team treatment,preoperative evaluate and operation.Results The morbility locum of 8 cases were in right liver lobe,8 cases were in left liver lobe.Fifteen cases of the clinical presentation were abdominal mass,1 case was peritonitis.According to International Society of Pediatric Oncology(SIOP) Pretext staging system,43.7%(7/16)cases were stage Ⅱ,43.7%(7/16)cases were stage Ⅲ,12.5%(2/16)cases were stage Ⅳ.In 7 cases of stage Ⅱ,6 cases were accepted tumor total resection,1 case was accepted emergency surgery because tumor was fracture.Patients were given ICE protocal.In 7 cases of stage Ⅲ,6 cases were able to undergo delayed tumor resection following open biopsy and subsequent treatment with chemotherapy 2-3 courses.One case gave up treatment because its had poor response to chemotherapy.In 2 cases of stage Ⅳ,1 case was received liver transplantation due to poor respond to chemotherapy.One case was not received any treatment.In 7 cases of stage Ⅱ,6 cases were alive,1 case died,3-year free survival rate was 100%(4/4).In 7 cases of stage Ⅲ,5 cased were alive,3-year free survival rate was 75%(3/4).Two cases of stage Ⅳ all died.Conclusions Surgery play a very important role in the treatment of hepatoblastoma in children.Chemotherapy has improved the resectability of the tumor.Multidisciplinary team treatment is an effective model for diagnosis and treatment on childhood hepatoblastoma.

In order to investigate the strength, structure and cell cytocompatibility of injectable thermosensitive chitosan (CS)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) composite hydrogel, chitosan hydrochloride solution was transferred to a neutral pH and mixed with different proportions of PVA, then the gelation time and strength of these different hydrogels were tested and spatial structures were observed under a scanning electron microscopy (SEM) after freeze-drying. The cytocompatibility of the hydrogels was evaluated through cytotoxicity test and three-dimensional culture with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. The results showed that the CS/PVA solution kept in liquid state at low temperature (0-4 degrees C) and turned into transparent elastomer about 15-20 min at 37 degrees C. Gelation time was prolonged, the strength increased and porous structure became dense with the PVA content increased in the mixed hydrogel. The cytotoxicity grades of these gels were from 0 to 1. Rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells could survive and proliferate in the gel within 3 weeks, and the gel had good cytocompatibility. It was concluded that thermosensitive CS/PVA composite hydrogel not only has interpenetrating network structure and better mechanical strength, but also has good cytocompatibility, and may be used as an injectable scaffold for tissue engineering.