Objective To investigate the pathological and physiopathological difference between the ruptured” and the “degenerated” typed lumbar disc herniation (RDH and DDH) by measurement of the pressure of the herniated lumbar disc both in the herniated site and in the nucleus pulposus during the surgery, combined with the clinical,light microscopical and immunohistochemical properties. Methods Fifty seven cases of lumbar disc herniation undergone operation in the Tianjin Medical University Hospital were included in this study. The patients were divided into 2 groups. 1) Rupture typed lumbar disc herniation in which the herniated chip of the lumbar disc separated from the parent disc and was squeesed or drew out easily when the superficial posterior longitudenal ligament and anulus fibrosis were opened in the herniated site. 2) Degenerated typed lumber disc herniation in which no herniated chip of the lumber disc escaped; the herniated material can not be taken out unless the disc was resected by the instrument. Before the herniated disc was incised, the intervertebral disc pressure was measured using GENERAA710 multifunctional monitor. Both the light microscopical and the immunohistochemical difference between the RDH and the DDH was studied. Results 1) In the herniated site, the pressure in the RDH is higher than that in the DDH(P0.05). 3) In the RDH, the pressure in the herniated site is higher than that in the nucleus pulposus (P0.05). 5) The“lumbar pain score”and the pressure have obviously relationship in all of 35 patients(r=0.539,P

Objective To investigate the relationship among electrocardiogram QRS complex duration,left ventricular ejection fraction( LVEF),N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide( NT-proBNP)and their relation to New York Heart Association (NYHA)functional classification in patients with chronic heart failure(CHF),and observe the intervention effects of Shenfu injection(SFI)on patients with CHF. Methods A total of 72 CHF patients were randomly assigned to treatment group(36 cases)and control group(36 cases). Patients in the control group received standard care,and those in the treatment group received standard care plus 1. 0 mL·kg-1 ·d-1 of SFI in 5% glucose for two weeks. Before and after the treatments,the electrocardiogram QRS complex duration,LVEF,NT-proBNP were measured and NYHA functional classification was evaluated. Results Electrocardiogram QRS complex duration was negatively correlated with LVEF and was positively correlated with NT-proBNP and NYHA functional classification( P〈0. 05 ). After the treatment,the proportion of patients with NYHA classⅠ-Ⅱsignificantly increased and classⅢ-Ⅳsignificantly decreased in both groups. The treatment group was superior to the control group in reinstating cardiac function( P〈0. 05 ). After the treatment,electrocardiogram QRS complex duration and the levels of NT-proBNP were significantly descended and LVEF were significantly ascended in both groups(P〈0. 05). The level of NT-proBNP in the treatment group was significantly lower than in the control group(P〈0. 05),but electrocardiogram QRS complex duration and LVEF did not show significant difference. The prior-and post-treatment difference in electrocardiogram QRS complex duration and LVEF was more obvious in the treatment group than in the control(P〈0. 05). Conclusion The extension of electrocardiogram QRS complex duration is correlated with plasma NT-proBNP elevation and cardiac dysfunction,which can be used as a reference for disease progression or medication efficacy. SFI is effective on CHF of the yang-qi deficiency type.

Using the high efficient copper-adsorbing yeast strain Y17 as absorbing material, the major affect factors including pH, original concentration of Cu2+, cell biomass, adsorption time and temperature were examined, and then the absorbing sites of the Y17 was determined. The results showed that the solution pH was the most dominate factor which affected the biosorption of Cu2+, the other affecting factors were the ini- tial concentration of Cu2+, the cell biomass added, and adsorption time, respectively; the temperature had lit- tle effect on the rate of biosorption. The orthogonal experiment showed that the optimal absorption condition was as follow: the solution pH was 5.0, the absorption time was 40 min, the cell biomass of Y17 added was 5.0 g/L, and the concentration of Cu2+ was 8 mmol/L; the highest adsorbing rate was up to 82.7% at this condition. Based on the results of different pretreatments and the desorption of Cu2+, the cell wall of Y17 was identified as the main place occurring boisorption process, and the -NH2 group, -COOH group on the surface of the yeast cells played an important role on the boisorption process.

Objective To observe the anti-atherosclerosis effects of Guizhi Fuling Capsule. Methods 50 healthy SD male rats were randomly divided into 2 groups: normal group (n=12) and AS model group(n=38). The model of experimental AS rats was established by feeding high cholesterol diet and intraperitoneal injecting VitD3. The normal control group was fed by ordinary diet. AS model group was further divided into 3 groups randomly: AS group(n=12), control group (n= 12), and therapy group(n= 12). The therapy group was given Guizhi Fuling Capsule by intragastric administration.The control group was given simvastatin and captopril by intragastric administration. 0.9% NaCl was given to the AS group instead of Guizhi Fuling Capsule. The rats were killed at the 16th weekend, and their aorta arch and breast aorta were observed.Blood fat and serum levels of Endothelin-1 (ET-1), Nitric oxide (NO), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were detected respectively. Immunohistochemistry technology was used for observing the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule- 1 (ICAM- 1 ) in breast aorta. Results The values of ET- 1, NO, hs-CRP and the amount of ICAM- 1 were (142.61 ±25.67)ng/ml, (66.05 ± 8.63) μmol/L, (2.86±0.40)mg/L, (0.29±0.05) in the normal group; (182.38±22.96)ng/ml, (28.70±4.49)μmol/L, (5.60±0.49)mg/L, (0.58±0.06)in the AS group; (154.37±21.11)ng/ml, (45.88±11.36)μmol/L, (3.66±0.34)mg/L, (0.37±0.04)in the control group and (152.13±23.23)ng/ml, (57.67±8.96)μmol/L, (3.70±0.40)mg/L, (0.36±0.04) in the therapy group respectively. The levels of ET-1, NO, hs-CRP and the amount of ICAM-1 have significant difference between the AS group and the normal group(P=2.47E-4, 6.02E-19, 1.11E-12, 2.51E-18). There was also significant difference between the control group and the AS group(P=0.005, 1.59E-14, 1.87E-5, 3.87E-14). The level of NO in the therapy group was higher than that in the control group (P=0.002). The levels of ET-1, hs-CRP and the amount of ICAM-1 did not have significant difference between the therapy group and the control group(P=0.81, 0.81, 0.48) Conclusion Guizhi Fuling Capsule has effects of Anti-atherosclerosis on rats with AS.

Objective To study antioxidation functions effect of Guizhi-Fuling Capsule in rats with atherosclerosis(AS). Methods 50 healthy SD male rats were randomly divided into 2 groups: normal group(n=12), and AS model group (n=36). The model of experimental AS rats was established by high cholesterol diet and intraperitoneal injecting Vit D3. The normal control group was fed by ordinary diet. AS model group was randomly divided into 3 groups: AS group (n= 12), control group (n= 12), therapy group (n=12). Therapy group was given Guizhi-Fuling Capsule (0.24 g/kg · d-1) , control group was given simvastafin (0.86 mg/kg · d-1 ) and captopril(4.3 mg/kg · d-1)by intragastric administration for four weeks. Oxidized-low density lipoprotein (oxLDL),malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase(SOD) in serum were detected at the end of therapy. Results Compared with the normal group The oxLDL [ (83.46 ± 19.42)pg/dl], MDA [ (7.38 ±2.46)nmol/ml] in serum were increased significantly(both P＜0.01 ), while SOD[ (135.70±23.49)nu/ml] was decreased significantly (P＜0.01 )in AS model group. Compared with the model group, the oxLDL[(45.87± 1l.91)pg/di], MDA[ (5.27 ±1.95)nmol/ml] in serum in control group ,the oxLDL[(26.73±9.06)pg/dl], MDA[(4.05±1.83)nmol/ml] in serum in therapy group were lower significandy (all P＜0.01 ), and the lowering effect in therapy group was better than that in control group. SOD in serum was higher significantly in the two treatment groups [in control group (185.87±37.36)nu/ml (P＜0.01)、 in therapy group (158.65±31.4S) nu/ml (P＜0.05) ], and the increasing effect in therapy group was better than that in control group. ConclusionGuizhi-Fuling Capsule has the effects of resisting atherosclerosis to rats with AS. Its mechanisms maybe relate to its antioxidation functions.

OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for analyzing the volatile components in Cuscuta chinensis,and compare the difference of the volatile components in C. chinensis. METHODS:HS-SPME-GC-MS was adopted:sampling amount was 1.0 g, extracting fibers was 65 μm PDMS/DVB,equilibrium temperature was 120 ℃,equilibrium time was 15 min,extraction time was 30 min,resolution time was 3 min;GC conditions:the column was HP-5MS quartz capillary column,programmed temperature, inlet temperature was 230 ℃,carrier gas was high purity helium,the flow rate was 1.0 ml/min,splitless injection;MS condi-tions:ion source was electron ionization,temperature was 230 ℃,quadrupole temperature was 150 ℃,electron energy was 70 eV,photomultiplier tube voltage was 1.2 kV,the interface temperature was 280 ℃,and scanning range was m/z 35-550. Com-bined with the qualitative analysis for volatile components of C. chinensis from different habitats by HP ChemStation,the relative content was calculated by peak area normalization,and the data was analyzed by principal component analysis and cluster analysis. RESULTS:Totally 52 components were identified,9 of which were the common components in C. chinensis,namely leaf alcohol, 1-octene-3-ol,3-octanol,malt alcohol,diethyl phthalate,caryophyllene,nonaldehyde,octanol and palmitic acid. sample 1,2,3 were clustered into a group,then clustered with 4,5,6 into a group,sample 7,8,9 was clustered into a group,then clustered with 10,11,12 into a group,and sample 13,14,15 clustered into a group individually. CONCLUSIONS:The method is stable and reliable,and suitable for the rapid analysis of volatile components in C. chinensis;and differences of volatile components in C. chinensis from diflerent habitats are discernible.

Objective To observe the effect ofprostaglandin E1 intravenously in the improvement of the function of renal glomeruli and renal tubules in hypertensive patients complicated with microalbuminuria.Methods Totally 60 hypertensive patients complicated with microalbuminuria and nocturia who had received losartan for above 12 weeks,according to random number table method were divided into treatment group and control group,with 30 cases in each group.Original antihypertensive drugs were used continuously in treatment group and control group,and patients in treatment group received prostaglandin E1 intravenously for 3 courses of treatment,with losartan and other antihypertensive drugs routinely.Using self-contrast before and after treatment and contrast with control group,the change of urinary level of microalbumin (mALB),osmotic pressure,β2-microglodulin (β 2-MG) and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) were compared.Results The blood pressure after treatment in both groups were decreased,but there was no statistically significant difference compared with that before treatment (P ＞ 0.05).After treatment of 12 weeks,urinary levels of mALB,β 2-MG and NAG in treatment group were lower than those in control group [(88.6 ± 14.2)μg/min vs.(123.9 ± 14.8) μg/min,(0.84 ±0.41) mg/L vs.(1.61 ±0.49) mg/L,(30.2 ± 10.5) U/L vs.(75.7 ± 12.8) U/L],and osmotic pressure was higher than that in control group [(591 ± 71) mmol/L vs.(454 ± 67) mmol/L],the difference had statistical significance (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion Prostaglandin E1can reduce the renal ischemic state in early stage of hypertensive renal damage and can improve renal function.

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Objective　To explore the correlation between the expression of p33/ING1 and the clinicopathological features in patients with colorectal cancer, and to understand the possible mechanism of p33/ING1 in the oncogenesis of colorectal neoplasms. Methods　All samples of normal mucosa and cancer tissues from 52 patients with colorectal cancer were detected for their expression levels of p33/ING1 by RT-PCR. Results　A significant decrease in p33/ING1 mRNA expression was found in 30 out of 52(57.7%) colorectal cancer tissues. The results also showed that repression of p33/ING1 expression markedly related to both the Duke's stage and metastasis. Conclusion　Down-regulation of p33/ING1 may play an important role in the oncogenesis and development of colorectal carcinoma.

Objective To determine medium-term curative effect of extensively coated non-modular femoral stems in twostage infection revision after joint replacement.Methods We retrospectively analyzed 33 patients (33 hips) who had a two-stage infection revision after total hip replacement arthroplasty from March 2005 to December 2006.Among of them,there were 20 men (20 hips) and 13 women (13 hips).Their mean age was 66.1±7.2 years with a range from 52 to 80.The two-stage revision protocol consisted of joint prosthesis taken out in the first stage,thorough debridement,hand-molded antibiotic bone cement spacer,and two-stage joint revision after anti-infective therapy.Anti-infective therapy included intravenous antimicrobial therapy for 4 weeks and oral antibiotics for 6 weeks.Harris hip score (HHS) was used to evaluate functions of hip joint.X-ray films were used to perform clinical and radiological evaluations of prosthesis stability,displacement and looseness.Reinfection criteria were the same as the criteria used to diagnose the joint infection.Results Follow-up visit was carried out for all patients for 5-9 years (6.1±1.7 years on the average).No infection or prosthesis looseness happened after two-stage revision.Microculture of samples taken during two-stage revision or pathological examination was negative.Harris hip joint score rose to 89.1 ±8.5 in the last follow-up visit from preoperative 42.3±6.5.30 patients achieved stable bone ingrowths and the remaining three had stable fibrous ingrowths.Impacted bone graft at acetabulum side for 11 patients and all impacted bone graft in marrow cavity were fused well with the host bones.Allogeneic cortical bone plate grafts were used in 10 hips on the femoral side.Nine of these cortical bone plates fused with the host bones after postoperative 1 year,whereas one fused after 2 years.Conclusion Using extensively coated non-modular femoral stems combined with intramedullary allograft in two-stage revision for treating infection can achieve satisfactory medium-term survival rate of prosthesis and infection clearance rate.