Objective To study the effects of Qingjinkangkuoyin (QJKKY) on TNF-α and NE in rats with bronchiectasis.Methods Models were established by intrabronchially injecting with pseudomonas aeruginosa,and divided into 5 groups by random:the QJKKY high dose treatment group (given high dose of QJKKY into stomach),the QJKKY low dose treatment group (given low dose of QJKKY),the levofloxacin group (given levofloxacin),the model group (given normal saline),and the normal contrast group (given normal saline).After 2 weeks of treatment,the histopathology of lung tissue,the levels of TNF-α and inflammatory cells in peripheral blood and NE in rats' lung tissue were detected.Results Compared with the model group (160.425±9.9293)ng/L,QJKKY could decrease the level of TNF-α in blood significantly [high dose of QJKKY treatment group was (137.133±6.1646)ng/L,P＜0.05]; the expression of inflammatory cells in serum were decreased significantly by QJKKY [high dose of QJKKY treatment group was (1.106± 0.3580) 109/L,P＜0.05].Low dose of QJKKY treatment group was (1.086 ±0.2433) 109/L,(P＜0.05) ; the expression of NE in lung tissue were decreased remarkably by QJKKY [high dose of QJKKY treatment group(80.697 ±4.5877)ng/L,P＜0.05]; low dose of QJKKY treatment group is (80.747±3.6925)ng/L,(P＜0.05); and the histopathologic change of lung tissue in QJKKY treatment groups were ameliorated under light microscope by HE staining.Conclusion Qingjinkangkuoyin could cure bronchiectasis by decreasing the expression of TNF-αin peripheral blood and NE in rats' lung tissue.

Objective To explore the mobile changes of nitric oxide(NO) and the relationship between nitric oxide and glomerular hyperfiltration in experimental diabetic rats.Methods Experimental diabetes mellitus(DM) was induced in rats with streptozotocin(STZ).The levels of NO and NOS in renal tissue homogenate were assayed after establishment of diabetesat the 4 th,8 th,12 th week.At the same time, renal morphology in diabetic rats was examined by light microscope and image of computer.Results The contents of NO and NOS in renal homegenates were evidently increased at 4 th week,and decreased gradually from 8 th week(P

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Objective To investigate the role of directly constitutive activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases(p38MAPKs)signaling in ?-globin gene expression and fetal hemoglobin(HbF)induction,and provide direct data for the relationship between phosphorylation of p38 and erythroid differentiation of human K562 erythroleukemia cells.Methods The human K562 erythroleukemia cells were transfected with pCDNA 3.1-MKK3(Glu)and pCDNA 3.1-MKK3(Ala)recombinant plasmids by lipofectamineTM 2000.Then,the stable cell lines overexpressing constitutively active p38 and constitutively inhibitive p38 activation were established by the addition of G418 to select single cell G418-resistant clones and identification with reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction(RT-RCR)and Western blot assays,named K562-MKK3(Glu)and K562-MKK3(Ala)cells,respectively.Furthermore,the direct effects of constitutively active p38 on the ?-globin gene expression and HbF induction were analyzed by RT-PCR and benzidine staining,respectively.Results The results of RT-PCR and Western blot showed that there were no evident changes in the mRNA and protein levels of p38 for various cell models,but compared with K562,K562-vect,and K562-MKK3(Ala)cells,the phosphorylation of p38 and expression of ?-globin levels in K562-MKK3(Glu)cells were significantly up-regulated.The results of benzidine staining displayed that the mean percentages of positive cells stained by benzidine in K562,K562-vect,K562-MKK3(Ala),K562-MKK3(Glu)cells,and K562-MKK3(Glu)cells treated with SB203580 were(3.2?1.4)%,(3.7?1.2)%,(2.8?0.9)%,(32.6?5.3)%,and(7.8? 2.3)%(q = 7.56 P

OBJECTIVE: To establish the linear regression equation between body height and combined length of manubrium and mesostenum of sternum measured by CT volume rendering technique (CT-VRT) in southwest Han population. METHODS: One hundred and sixty subjects, including 80 males and 80 females were selected from southwest Han population for routine CT-VRT (reconstruction thickness 1 mm) examination. The lengths of both manubrium and mesosternum were recorded, and the combined length of manubrium and mesosternum was equal to the algebraic sum of them. The sex-specific linear regression equations between the combined length of manubrium and mesosternum and the real body height of each subject were deduced. RESULTS: The sex-specific simple linear regression equations between the combined length of manubrium and mesostenum (x3) and body height (y) were established (male: y = 135.000+2.118 x3 and female: y = 120.790+2.808 x3). Both equations showed statistical significance (P < 0.05) with a 100% predictive accuracy. CONCLUSION CT-VRT is an effective method for measurement of the index of sternum. The combined length of manubrium and mesosternum from CT-VRT can be used for body height estimation in southwest Han population.
Asian People ; Body Height ; Female ; Forensic Anthropology ; Humans ; Linear Models ; Male ; Manubrium/anatomy & histology* ; Regression Analysis ; Sternum/anatomy & histology* ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Objective To observe the protective effect of acetylcysteine against radiation pneumonia.MethodsTotal of 80 patients who were inoperable were randomly allocated into treatment group and control group.Using conformal radiation technology and the total dose was 65 ～ 75Gy.The patients in treatment group were given acetylcysteine and radiotherapy;the patients in control group were given radiotherapy only.ResultsAll patients were treated radiotherapy.The effective rate( CR and PR) of treatment group was 90％,and that of control group was 85％(P ＞ 0.05);The incidence of acute radiation pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis in treatment group were 15％ and 20％,respectively;and that of control group were 33％ and 45％ respectively.There was significant difference between the two groups ( P ＜ 0.05 ).ConclusionUsing acetylcysteine during radiotherapy could prevent radiation pneumonia in the non-small cell lung cancer patients.

Objective To evaluate the potential risk of aorta injury by simulating different lateral misplacement patterns of thoracic pedicle screws (TPS) in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).Methods From December 2010 to August 2011,50 AIS patients were admitted to our hospital,including 7 males and 43 females,aged from 13 to 18 years (average,15.3±2.6 years).All patients underwent axial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans from T5 to T12.The left pedicle-aorta (LtP-Ao) angle and distance were measured on the axial MR images by the software of PACS Client.The lateral misplacement of pedicle screw was simulated with variable direction errors (10°,20°,30°) and different lengths of pedicle screw (30 mm,35 mm,40 mm).A total of nine patterns of lateral pedicle screw misplacement were set up,and a warning misplacement was defined as the mimic pedicle screw crossed the aorta.The percentages of warning misplacement were compared in each pattern of lateral pedicle screw misplacement and each level from T5 to T12.Correlation analysis was made between the percentages of warning misplacement and the direction errors as well as length of pedicle screw.Results The mean LtP-Ao angle increased from 34.3°±8.5° at T5 level to 45.7°±4.1° at T7 level,and then gradually decreased to 9.2°±5.6° at T12 level.The mean LtP-Ao distance increased from 28.2±7.3 mm at T5 level to 37.7±6.5 mm at T12 level.The percentages of warning misplacement were positive correlation with the direction errors and length of pedicle screw.The percentage of warning misplacement was higher at the T11 level.Conclusion The potential risk of aorta injury increases with enlarging of direction error and lengthening of thoracic pedicle screw,particularly at the T11 level.

Objective To compare the efficacy of laryngeal mask airway Guardian (GLMA) and laryngeal mask airway Supreme (SLMA) in patients undergoing gynecological surgery. Methods One hundred and twenty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients aged 19-80 yr weighing 50-70 kg undergoing gynecological surgery were randomly divided into 2 groups: SLMA group (group S, n = 59) and GLMA group (group G, n =61). LMA was inserted after induction of anesthesia with propofol 2.0-2.5 mg/kg, sufentanil 0.2 μg/kg and rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg. All the patients were mechanically ventilated. BP, HR, SpO2, PETCO2 and Ppeak were monitored during operation. The rate of successful placement, placement time, fiberoptic bronchoscope grade, airway sealing pressure, airway pressure during normal ventilation with tidal volume of 8 ml/kg, airway pressure and air leakage during ventilation with large tidal volume of 20 ml/kg, air leakage during opertion, complications, anesthesia time, duration of surgery, extubation time and emergence time were recorded. Results There was no significant difference in the rate of successful placement, placement time, airway pressure during normal ventilation and during ventilation with large tidal volume, blood stain at LMA removal, incidence of sore throat, choking hoarseness and dysphagia, anesthesia time, duration of surgery, extubation time, and emergence time between the two groups (P ＜ 0.05). The BP,HR, SpO2, Ppeak and PETCO2 were within the normal range during operation in both groups. The fiberoptic bronchoscope grade and airway sealing pressure were significantly higher, and the incidence of air leakage during ventilation with large tidal volume and during operation was significantly lower in group G than in group S (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion GLMA and SLMA can provide adequate ventilation during operation with fewer complications and can be used effectively for gynecological surgery. The efficacy of GLMA is better.

This study aims to investigate the genetic characteristics of hemagglutinin in wild-type measles viruses in Henan Province, China and to provide a basis for measles control and elimination. Specimens were collected from suspected measles cases in Henan during 2008-2012. Cell culture was performed for virus isolation, and RT-PCR was used to amplify hemagglutinin gene. The PCR products were sequenced and analyzed, including construction of phylogenetic tree and analysis of the distance between the isolated virus and the reference virus; then, the variations in predicted amino acids were analyzed. The results showed that 12 measles viruses were isolated in Henan Province and identified as H1a genotype; the nucleotide and amino acid homologies were 98.0%-100% and 97.2%-99.8%, respectively. One glycosylation site changed in all the 12 sequences because of the amino acid mutation from serine to asparagine at the 240th site, as compared with Edmonston-wt. USA/54/A. Overall, the wild-type measles virus genotype circulating in Henan Province from 2008 to 2012 was H1a, with high homology between strains; there were some variations in amino acid sequences, resulting in glycosylation site deletion.
China ; Hemagglutinins ; genetics ; Humans ; Measles ; virology ; Measles virus ; classification ; genetics ; isolation & purification ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Phylogeny ; Viral Proteins ; genetics

Colitis, Ulcerative ; complications ; drug therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Psoriasis ; complications ; drug therapy ; Pyoderma Gangrenosum ; drug therapy ; etiology