Objective To investigate the effects of dexmedetomidine on plasma IL-8,IL-10 level and lung AQP1 expression in patients undergoing one lung ventilation(OLV).Methods Forty patients,ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ,scheduled for lung cancer radical surgery were randomly divided into two groups:control group (group C)and dexmedetomidine group (group D).In group D,dexmedetomi-dine 1 μg/kg (initial dose)was given over more than 10 min before anaesthesia induction,followed by continuous infusion at 0.5 μg·kg-1 ·h-1 until 30 min before the end of operation.In group C,the e-qual volume of normal saline was infused.Blood samples were collected at immediately before OLV (T1 ),30 (T2 ),60 (T3 ),120 (T4 )min of OLV,30 min after lung inflate (T5 )and 2 h after opera-tion (T6 )for determination of plasma IL-8 and IL-10 levels.Lung tissues were obtained at T1 for de-termination of AQP1 expression.Results Compared with the value at T1 ,plasma IL-8 levels in group C at T3-T6 and in group D at T3-T5 were increased,plasma IL-10 levels were increased in both groups at T2-T5 (P <0.05).Compared with group C,plasma IL-8 levels at T3-T6 were decreased and plasma IL-10 levels at T2-T5 were increased in group D (P <0.05).Compared with the value at immediately before OLV,the expression of AQP1 was decreased at the time of lobectomy of lungs in group C (P<0.05).Compared with group C,the expression of AQP1 at the time of lobectomy of lungs in group D was increased (P <0.05).Conclusion Dexmedetomidine 1 μg/kg followed by continuous infusion at 0.5 μg·kg-1 ·h-1 can reduce inflammatory response,up-regulate the expression of AQP1 in pa-tients undergoing OLV.

Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of reiniosidc C (RC) on asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA)-induced soluble interacellular adhesion molecule-1 (slCAM-1) expression and its mechanisms. Methods Human umbical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC 12) were cultured.The level of slCAM-1 in the conditioned medium was determined by ELISA. Changes in intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were determined by measuring the oxidative conversion of cell permeable 2', 7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) to fluorescent dichlorofluorescein (DCF) in fluorospectro- photometer, and the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) DNA-binding activity was determined by electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSA). Results sICAM 1 expressions [(138.02±16.40), (194.52±11.14), (274.28±13.11)ng/L]and the generation of ROS[(75.64±5.22),(100.18±11.15),(107.23±13.45)units] in HUVEC-12 were time dependently increased by ADMA (30 μmol/L). Furthermore, thc generation of ROS [(85.33±8.68), (70.69±7.65),(59.12±4.15)units], activation of NF-κB activity and expression of sICAM-1 [(336.58±23.32),(203.27±25.18) ,(174.13±14.53)ng/L] induced by ADMA were inhibited by reinioside C (1,3,10μmol/L) in a dose-dependent manner. This effect was found to be the same by L-arginine (0.5 mmol/L) as NOS substrate and by pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) (10 μmol/L)as inhibitor of NF-κB.Conclusions Reinioside C attenuates the increase of sICAM-1 induced by exogenous ADMA

Objective To evaluate the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress in ketamine-induced apoptosis in rat neurons.Methods Rat adrenal pheochromocytoma cell line (PC12 cells) was seeded in the culture dishes 100 mm in diameter (10 ml/dish) or in 6-well plates (2 ml/well) at a density of 5 × 105 cells/ml.PC12 cells were divided into 4 groups (n =6 each) using a random number table:control group (group C);ketamine group (group K);endoplasmic reticulum stress inhibitor salubrinal group (group S);ketamine + salubrinal group (group K+S).In group C,the cells were cultured in the plain culture medium.In group K,1.5 mmol/L ketamine was added.In group S,30 mmol/L salubrinal was added.In group K + S,1.5 mmol/L ketamine and 30 mmol/L salubrinal were added.At 24 h of incubation,the cell morphology was observed under light microscope,the expression of Bip and caspase-12 in PC12 cells was detected by Western blot,and the cell apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry.The apoptosis rate was calculated.Results Compared with group C,the expression of Bip and caspase-12 was significantly upregulated,and the apoptosis rate was increased in K and K + S groups (P ＜ 0.05),and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in group S (P＞ 0.05).Compared with group K,the expression of Bip and caspase-12 was significantly down-regulated,and the apoptosis rate was decreased in group K+S (P＜0.05).The degree of damage to PC12 cells was more serious in group K than in group C..The degree of damage to PC12 cells in group K+S was significantly mnilder than that in group K and more serious than that in group C.Conclusion The mechanism by which ketamine induces neuronal apoptosis is related to the enhancement of endoplasmic reticulum stress in rats.

Objective To investigate the effects of the routine needle-withdrawing method and improved needle-withdrawing method? Methods One hundred patients undergoing intravenous transfusion were randomized into the control group and the improvement group (255 times of transfusion ), with 50 cases in each group: the former was treated with routine needle-withdrawing method and the latter with the improved method? Complications after needle-withdruing were compared between the two groups? Result The rates of pains, subcutaneous bleeding or bleeding at the puncture points in the improvement group were all significantly lower than those of the control group (P<0?001)? Conclusion The improved needle-withdrawing method is effective in reducing the rate of post-withdrawal complications and improve the safety of intravenous transfusion?

Objective To evaluate the Effect of dexmedetomidine on the stress reaction for awake nasotra-cheal intubation in patients with maxillofacial tumor. Methods Forty patients,which are ASA physical status Ⅰor Ⅱ,aged 20 ~ 62 yr ,BMI < 25 and scheduled for radical operation for maxillofacial tuomr ,were randomly divided into 2 groups (n = 20 each)using a random number table:dexmedetomidine groups(group D)and mid-azolam group(group M). MAP ,HR ,SpO2 were recorded ,and the rate of respiratory depression ,the degree of tolerance and matching and the memory to intubation were recorded. Results Compared with the baseline value at T0,MAP and HR at T1-2 and HR at T3 were increased in group M. HR were increased at T1 in group D(P<0.05). Compared with group M,MAP and HR at T1-2 and HR at T3 were decresed in group D(P<0.05). The rate of respi-ratory depression in group D was decreased compared with group M ,and the degree of tolerance and matching to intubation was better in group D. Conclusion dexmedetomidine can inhibit the stress reaction caused by nasotra-cheal intubation in patients with maxillofacial tuomr ,and improve the degree of comfort and security in the process of intubation.

OBJECTIVE:To study the protective effects and the mechanism of Rabdosia serra water extract(RWE)on hepatic fibrosis(HF)induced by carbon tetrachloride(CCl4)in rats. METHODS:Sixty male SD rats were randomly divided into normal group,model group,colchicine group(0.12 mg/kg),and RWE low-dose,medium-dose and high-dose groups(4,8,16 g/kg,by crude drug),with 10 rats in each group. Except for intraperitoneal injection of olive oil for normal group,other groups were given 40% CCl4olive oil solution intraperitoneally to induce HF model. Since the first day of modeling,each treatment group was given relevant medicine (10 mL/kg) intragastrically, while normal group and model group were given constant volume of water intragastrically,once a day,for consecutive 6 weeks. After medication,biochemical process or ELISA were used to determine the contents of ALT,AST,HA,LN,PCⅢ and Ⅳ-C in serum,the activities or contents of SOD,GSH-Px,MDA,TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-1β in liver tissue. Pathological changes of liver tissue in rats were observed by HE staining. The expression of α-SMA and TGF-β1 in liver tissue were detected by Western blot. RESULTS:Compared with normal group,the contents of ALT,AST,LN,HA,PCⅢ and Ⅳ-C in serum,the contents of MDA,TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-1β in liver tissue were all increased significantly in model group (P＜0.01);the activities of SOD and GSH-Px in liver tissue were decreased significantly(P＜0.01). Liver fibrosis was obvious, and the relative expression of α-SMA and TGF-β 1were increased significantly (P＜0.01). Compared with model group,the contents of ALT,AST,HA,LN,PCⅢ and Ⅳ-C in serum as well as the contents of MDA,TNF-α and IL-6 in liver tissue in colchicines group and RWE groups,the contents of IL-1 β in liver tissue of rats in colchicines group,RWE medium-dose and high-dose groups were all decreased significantly (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01). The activities of SOD and GSH-Px in liver tissue of rats were increased significantly in colchicines group and RWE groups(P＜0.05 or P＜0.01). The fibrosis degree of liver tissue was significantly reduced, while the relative expression of α-SMA and TGF-β 1decreased significantly (P＜0.01). CONCLUSIONS:RWE can protect CCl4-induced HF model rats,the mechanism of which may be associated with regulating lipid metabolism,relieving liver lipid peroxidation injury and anti-oxidative stress response,inhibiting the release of inflammatory factors and the expression of TGF-β1.

Objective:To explore the effect of high-flow airway humidification on aspiration and residues in cases of dysphagia after a tracheotomy.Methods:Seventeen persons with dysphagia after a tracheotomy were asked to swallow 5ml of a thick liquid when their tracheal cannula was either connected to a high-flow airway humidification system or blocked, or the cuff was empty or full. Endoscopic evaluation was then used to grade the residue and aspiration in the different conditions.Results:There were significant differences in the residuals grading and aspiration among the four conditions. The average penetration-aspiration scale grade was significantly lower when the subject was connected to high-flow airway humidification than in the other three conditions. The grade of residuals was also significantly lower.Conclusion:High-flow airway humidification can effectively improve the swallowing of persons with dysphagia after a tracheotomy.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Previous research has shown maternal betaine supplementation alleviates fetal-derived hepatic steatosis. Therefore, this study examined the anti-inflammatory effect of maternal betaine intake in offspring mice and its mechanism.MATERIALS/METHODS: Female C57BL/6J mice and their offspring were randomly divided into 3 groups according to the treatment received during gestation and lactation: control diet (CD), fatty liver disease (FLD), and fatty liver disease + 1% betaine (FLD-BET). The FLD group was given a high-fat diet and streptozotocin (HFD + STZ), and the FLD-BET group was treated with HFD + STZ + 1% betaine. After weaning, the offspring mice were given a normal diet for 5 weeks and then dissected to measure the relevant indexes. RESULTS: Compared to the CD group, the offspring mice in the FLD group revealed obvious hepatic steatosis and increased serum levels of alanine aminotransferase, interleukin (IL)-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α; maternal betaine supplementation reversed these changes. The hepatic mRNA expression levels of IL-6, IL-18, and Caspase-1 were significantly higher in the FLD group than in the CD group. Maternal betaine supplementation reduced the expression of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-18, and apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing C-terminal caspase recruitment domain (ASC). Maternal betaine supplementation also reversed the increasing protein expressions of nitric oxide dioxygenase-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3), ASC, Caspase-1, IL-1β, and IL-18 in offspring mice exposed to HFD + STZ. Maternal betaine supplementation decreased the homocysteine (Hcy) and s-adenosine homocysteine (SAH) levels significantly in the livers. Furthermore, the hepatic Hcy concentrations showed significant inverse relationships with the mRNA expression of TNF-α, NLRP3, ASC, and IL-18. The hepatic SAH concentration was inversely associated with the IL-1β mRNA expression. CONCLUSIONS The lipotropic and anti-inflammatory effect of maternal betaine supplementation may be associated with the inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome in the livers of the offspring mice.

Significantly increasing crop yield is a major and worldwide challenge for food supply and security. It is well-known that rice cultivated at Taoyuan in Yunnan of China can produce the highest yield worldwide. Yet, the gene regulatory mechanism underpinning this ultrahigh yield has been a mystery. Here, we systematically collected the transcriptome data for seven key tissues at different developmental stages using rice cultivated both at Taoyuan as the case group and at another regular rice planting place Jinghong as the control group. We identified the top 24 candi-date high-yield genes with their network modules from these well-designed datasets by developing a novel computational systems biology method, i.e., dynamic cross-tissue (DCT) network analysis. We used one of the candidate genes, OsSPL4, whose function was previously unknown, for gene editing experimental validation of the high yield, and confirmed that OsSPL4 significantly affects panicle branching and increases the rice yield. This study, which included extensive field phenotyping, cross-tissue systems biology analyses, and functional validation, uncovered the key genes and gene regulatory networks underpinning the ultrahigh yield of rice. The DCT method could be applied to other plant or animal systems if different phenotypes under various environments with the common genome sequences of the examined sample. DCT can be downloaded from https://github.com/zt-pub/DCT.

Solitary cervical submental nodule is a relatively rare case in clinical procedure and prone to miss diagnosis.Differential diagnosis with various head and neck diseases is necessary.This article reported a case of solitary cervical submental metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma received in the department of surgery,Civil Aviation Shanghai Hospital,Ruijin Gubei Branch,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.The patient came to the outpatient clinic for treatment due to"consciously larger submental tubercle than before".Ultrasound examination revealed suspicious lesions in both the thyroid and submental regions.Ultrasound-guided final needle aspiration biopsy diagnosed as malignant tumor.Surgical resection was performed and the central group lymph nodes dissected Pathological examination confirmed papillary thyroid carcinoma with solitary submental metastasis.This article reported the clinical diagnosis and treatment of this case,in order to improve the disease recognition for clinicians,and make differential diagnosis with other rare neck diseases,and avoid missing diagnoses.