Objective To observe the effects of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride on the cisatracurium-induced neuromuscular blockade in geriatric, young and middle-aged patients. Methods Forty elderly patients and forty young and middle-aged patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery under general anesthesia were randomly divided into 4 groups ( n=20 each):elderly dexmedetomidine hydrochloride group (group DE),elderly control group (group CE),young and middle-aged dexmedetomidine group (group DY) and young and middle-aged control group (group CY).In groups DE and DY,a loading dose of 0.5 μg?kg-1 dexmedetomidine was intravenously infused over 10 min before induction of anesthesia,respectively,followed by infusion at a rate of 0.4μg?kg-1?h-1 until the end of surgery.Equal volume of 0.9% sodium chloride was given in groups CE and CY.Anesthesia was induced with midazolam,fentanyl,propofol and cisatracurium 0.15 mg?kg-1.Four groups were maintained with infusion of propofol and remifentanil. Neuromuscular blockade was maintained with continuous cisatracurium infusion in the four groups and was monitored with TOF-Watch SX acceleromyography at the adductor pollicis.The onset time,TOF no reaction period,duration of action,the amount of cisatracurium consumption,and the spontaneous recovery index ( T1 25% to 75%) were recorded. Results The four groups were comparable in the demographic data.Intubation conditions,the onset time and recovery index were not significantly different among the four groups. The duration of blockade action in groups DE and DY was ( 61. 1 ± 8.9) min and (53.6±9.3) min,which was significantly longer than that in group CE [(49.9±5.8) min] and group CY [(44.8± 6.4) min] (P<0.01).The duration of blockade action was significantly longer in groups DE and CE than in groups DY and CY (P<0.05).The amount of cisatracurium consumption in groups CE and CY was significantly higher than that in groups DE and DY (P<0.05). Conclusion The neuromuscular blockade is longer and the requirement of cisatracurium is less in elderly patients than in young and middle-aged patients.Continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride can't accelerate the onset time of cisatracurium.But duration of action is prolonged and the amount of cisatracurium consumption is lower in patients with infusion of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride.

Objective To investigate the application value of functional exercise pathway in enhanced recovery of patients undergoing hepatectomy.Methods Fifty primary hepatic carcinoma patients who had undergone liver resection in Anhui Province Hospital from December 2014 to August 2015 were randomly divided into experimental group (n =25) and control group (n =25).Postoperative length of hospital stay,hospitalization charges,complications,postoperative pain score,postoperative ambulation and intestinal ventilation time were compared between these groups.Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as ((x) ± s) and comprison between groups was analyzed using the t test.Comparisons of count data were analyzed by the x2 test.Results Postoperative length of hospital stay of the experimental group [(7.00 ± 2.27) days] were shorter than control group [(9.36 ± 4.58) days] (t =3.090,P =0.003),and hospitalization expense was lower in the experimental group [(28 184.57 ± 8 675.65) yuan] (t =2.281,P =0.025).Compared with control group (40％),the experimental group (20％) had lower overall complication incidence (t =4.286,P =4.286),and general complications incidence (8％) is lower than that in control group (24％),however,the incidence of operation characteristic complications had not statistical significance in two groups.Besides,the intestinal recovery time in the experimental group was shorter than control group (experimental group 36.56 hours,control group 45.24 hours,t =2.390,P =0.019).Conclusion The application of functional exercise pathway in postoperative enhanced recovery exercise of patients undergoing hepatectomy is safe and effective,which can reduce the patients' postoperative hospital stay,hospital costs,and the general incidence of complications incidence,and be helpful for the intestinal function recovery.

Objective To investigate the common chromosome abnormalities in the patients with multiple myeloma and the relationships of cytogenetic abnormalities and clinical features. Methods The interphase fluorescence in situ hybridization (I-FISH) analysis method was designed to detect RB1-/13q14-and 14q32 rearrangements in 49 MM patients. The statistic value of its effect on clinical features were determined. Results FISH disclosed 14q32 translocations in 26 of the 40 (53.1%) patients. 25 out of the 49 (51.02 %) cases were found with deletion of chromosome 13q14 included del(RB1) in 9 (18.4 %) and del(13q14.3) in 18 (36.7 %). 13q14 deletion and 14q32 translocation were simultaneously observed in 18 (36.7 %) cases. Spearman correlation analysis were found associated of 14q32 rearrangement with the percentage of plasma cells in bone marrow (r=0.316, P=0.27). Conclusion The frequency of 13q14 deletion and 14q32 gene translocation in multiple myeloma are high. There is a significant correlation between the presence of 14q32 translocations and chromosome 13 abnormalities in MM patients. The percentage of 14q32 translocation in plasma cells was increased significantly. The 14q32 translocation is an independent prognostic factor.

BACKGROUND:Previous tudies have shown that the anti-aging effects of stem cel s with lycopene are more significant, and can also significantly improve the aging body immune function.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the anti-aging effects of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cel s combined with lycopene on the aging beagles.
METHODS:Sixteen aging beagles (6-7 years old) were randomly divided into two groups:aging control group and aging treatment group;young beagles (3-4 years old) were chosen as young control group. In the aging treatment group, human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cel s combined with lycopene was given;while in the other two group, an equal amount of DMEM/F12 cel culture medium and sunflower oil was given. Each dog's general conditions were observed regularly during the whole progress. The changes of superoxide dismutase,
malondialdehyde, glutathione peroxidase in the serum were detected at regular time of the whole process, and the structure changes of each organ were observed at 24 weeks of treatment.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) Before treatment, the levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in the aging control and treatment groups were lower than those in the young control group (P<0.05), while the malondialdehyde content was higher than that in the young control group (P<0.05). However, there was no significant statistical difference between aging control and treatment groups (P>0.05). (2) For the aging treatment group at 24 weeks of treatment:the beagle fur became clearer and smoother, motility was strengthened, appetite became better;and the activity of superoxide dismutase in serum at 8 to 24 weeks of treatment increased significantly compared with before treatment (P<0.05), the activity of glutathione peroxidase significantly increased from 6 weeks (compared with treatment before, P<0.05), the malondialdehyde content decreased significantly from 4 weeks of treatment to the completion of the experiment (compared with before treatment, P<0.05). (3) After the experiment, the microscopic observation showed that compared with the aging control group, the tissues and organ structures of the aging treatment group were al clear, had no inflammatory infiltrates, no obvious necrosis and fibrosis lesions. These results were mainly consistent with the observations of young control group. The above results show that umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cel s combined with lycopene therapy on the natural aging beagles may enhance the activities of antioxidant enzymes, reduce malondialdehyde content, and their combination also can repair tissue structures and promote the functions, which has obvious anti-aging effects.

Objective To compare the MRI manifestations and characteristics of ≤ 3 cm nonepithelial hepatic angiomyolipomas (HAML)and small hepatocellular carcinoma (SHCC),then improve the preoperative diagnostic accuracy.Methods A retrospective analysis of 20 patients ≤3 cm nonepithelial HAML and 26 cases of SHCC,confirmed by clinical pathology,with both in clinical data and MRI characteristics.Results ≤3 cm nonepithelial HAML commonly occurs in women;The enhancement patterns“wash in and wash out”in 1 1 cases,6 cases “wash in but slow out”,3 cases with delayed enhancement;Mature adipose tissue found in 5 cases, 3 cases has pseudocapsule enhancemen in delayed phase,13 cases can see central vessels;While SHCC often occurs in men,with“wash in and wash out”enhancement pattern in 23 cases,1 7 cases with pseudocapsule enhancemen in delayed phase,12 cases can see central vessels in lesions.ADC values for SHCC was significantly lower than that for ≤3 cm nonepithelial HAML,the ADC values of SHCC significantly lower than the surrounding liver parenchyma;The ADC values between ≤3 cm nonepithelial and liver parenchyma around has no significant differences.ADC values of liver parenchyma with liver cirrhosis was lower than that without cirrhosis.Conclusion The existence of mature adipose tissue,the MRI enhancement pattern and the value of ADC can help to distinguish between ≤3 cm nonepithelial HAML and SHCC,then improve the preoperative diagnostic accuracy.

CMTM family is silenced and down-regulated in several kinds of tumors.Its aberrant expression has a strong association with the development,progression and metastasis of tumors.Thus,CMTM family is potential tumor suppressor genes.Epigenetics mechanism is the essential mechanism of the aberrant expression in this gene family.The discovery of this research gives a new direction to the clinical treatment of tumor.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect and possible mechanism of BDNF-AS on renal tubular epithelial cell injury induced by high glucose. METHODS: Human renal tubular epithelial cells HK-2 were cultured in vitro and transfected with BDNF-AS small interfering RNA or miR-145-5p mimic, or co-transfected with BDNF-AS small interfering RNA and miR-145-5p inhibitor, respectively. The cells were then intervened with 30 mmol/L glucose for 24 hours. The expression of BDNF-AS and miR-145-5p were detected by RT-qPCR. Cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8, and apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. The expression of Bcl-2 and Bax proteins were detected by Western blotting, and the levels of IL-1β and IL-6 in cell culture supernatant were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Dual luciferase reporter gene experiment was used to verify the regulatory relationship of BDNF-AS with miR-145-5p. RESULTS: High glucose promoted the expression of BDNF-AS in HK-2 cells (P<0.05), but inhibited that of miR-145-5p (P<0.05). Interfering with BDNF-AS or overexpression of miR-145-5p decreased the inhibition rate, apoptosis rate and expression of Bax protein, IL-1β and IL-6 of HK-2 cells induced by high glucose (P<0.05), but promoted the expression of Bcl-2 protein (P<0.05). Interfering with miR-145-5p reversed the effect of interfering with BDNF-AS on the proliferation, apoptosis rate and the expression of IL-1β and IL-6 of HK-2 cells induced by high glucose. BDNF-AS could target and down-regulate miR-145-5p. CONCLUSION Interfering with BDNF-AS may promote the proliferation of renal tubular epithelial cells induced by high glucose and inhibit cell apoptosis and the expression of inflammatory factor by down-regulating miR-145-5p.
Apoptosis ; Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor/genetics* ; Cell Proliferation ; Epithelial Cells ; Glucose ; Humans ; MicroRNAs/genetics*

Objective To observe the effect of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane blockon median effective dose of sufentanil in pediatric postoperative analgesia. Methods Forty-fivepediatric patients under-going elective hernia repairsurgery were randomly divided into two groups:group Rop and group Sal. Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane blocks were performed on both groups after general anesthesia induction before the start of surgery. Group Rop received 0.3 mL/kg of 0.25%ropivacaine,and group Sal received 0.3 mL/kg of 0.9%saline. Patient controlled intravenous analgesia pump within sufentanil was used in both groups after operation. Used the sequential method to determine the median effective dose of sufentanil ,recorded the times of the pressing self-control analgesia within 6h after operation,the use of sufentanil,postoperative pediatric pain(FLACC)score and adverse reactions. Results 1. The median effective dose of sufentanil in group Rop was lower than group Sal (0.0259 μg/(kg · h)vs 0.0379 μg/(kg · h)). 2.The times of the pressing self-control analgesia within 6 h after operation and the use of sufentanil in group Rop were less than in group Sal. 3.The postoperative FLACC score at different points in group Rop was lower than in group Sal(P < 0.05). 4.There were no significant difference(P >0.05)in incidence of adverse reactions in both groups. Conclusion The ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in pediatric lower abdominal surgery can effectively reduce the median effective dose of sufentanil.

OBJECTIVETo assess the association of rs13405728 polymorphism of luteinizing hormone receptor (LHR) gene with slow ovarian response during assisted reproductive technology (ART).

METHODSTwo hundred and thirty-six women were enrolled and grouped according to their genotypes. The rs13405728 polymorphism was genotyped by DNA sequencing.

RESULTSNo signifiicant difference was found in antral follicle count and anti-Mullerian hormone between the three genotypes (P>0.05). The incidence of slow response in genotype GG was lower than in the other two genotypes (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the amount of follicle stimulating hormone required, the number of follicles ≥14 mm on human chorionic gonadotrophin day, oocytes, mature oocytes, available embryos, and the clinical pregnancy rate among the three genotypes (P>0.05). There was an independent correlation between slow ovarian response with the genotypes of rs13405728, the initial dose of gonadotropin, and the dose of luteinizing hormone required (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONRs13405728 of the LHR gene may be associated with slow ovarian response in ART. Various mechanisms may be involved in the poor response and slow response.

Adult ; Female ; Fertilization in Vitro ; methods ; Gene Frequency ; Genotype ; Humans ; Logistic Models ; Ovarian Reserve ; genetics ; Ovulation Induction ; methods ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Receptors, LH ; genetics ; Reproductive Techniques, Assisted ; Sequence Analysis, DNA ; methods

OBJECTIVETo explore the effects of parthenolide (PTL) on high glucose-stimulated cell proliferation, NF-κB activation and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) expression in rat mesangial cells (MCs).

METHODSMCs were cultured in normal glucose (5.6 mmol/L), high glucose (30 mmol/L), or high glucose with PTL. MTT assay was used to detect the cell proliferation. MCP-1 content in the supernatant was measured by ELISA, and the level of IκBα was detected by Western blotting to reflect NF-κB activity. EMSA method was used to measure the activation of NF-κB.

RESULTSMC proliferation, MCP-1 expression and NF-κB activation were significantly enhanced and the expression of NF-κB-binding protein IκBα was obviously reduced in cells cultured in high glucose. Application of PTL obviously abolished the effects of high glucose.

CONCLUSIONPTL can suppress high glucose-stimulated NF-κB activation and MCP-1 expression in rat MC. These data provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of PTL in prevention and control of diabetic nephropathy.

Animals ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Asteraceae ; chemistry ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Cells, Cultured ; Chemokine CCL2 ; metabolism ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Glucose ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; I-kappa B Proteins ; metabolism ; Mesangial Cells ; cytology ; metabolism ; NF-KappaB Inhibitor alpha ; NF-kappa B ; antagonists & inhibitors ; metabolism ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry ; Rats ; Sesquiterpenes ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology