0.05).The survival area and capillary density were more favorable in the EPCs-injection sites than the controls(P

Objective To compare everolimus (EVR) with calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) minimization or withdrawal on renal function of liver transplant patients with standard CNI therapy.Methods A search was conducted on databases which included the PubMed,Embase and Cochrane library for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing EVR with CNI with minimization or withdrawal (the EVR group) with standard CNI therapy (the standard CNIs group) on renal function of liver transplant patients.A metaanalysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software.Results Five RCTs which included 1 264 patients were selected into this study.There were 790 patients in the EVR group and 474 patients in the standard CNIs group.On meta-analysis,the EVR group had significantly better renal function (SMD =0.36,95％ CI 0.09 ～ 0.64,P ＜ 0.05),but higher rates of infection (RR =1.37,95％ CI 1.08 ～ 1.74,P ＜ 0.05),dyslipidemia (RR =2.46,95％ CI 1.79 ～ 3.38) and leukopenia (RR =2.37,95％ CI 1.32 ～ 4.26).No significant differences were found on the mortality and the acute rejection rates between the two groups (all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions EVR with CNI minimization or withdrawal after liver transplantation provided effective immunosuppression and improved patients' renal function.The treatment increased the rates of infection,dyslipidemia and leukopenia.

Objective: To investigate hyperthermia enhanced expression of heat shock protein70 (HSP70) in breast cancer drug sensitive cell line MCF7 and multi-drug resistant (MDR) cell line MCF7/ADR, so as to increase cytotoxic activity of immunologic effector cells against the target cells, and to provide an experimental basis for cell immunotherapy based on hyperthermia. Methods: The immunological effector cells were induced and expanded by cytokines. Breast cancer cell lines MCF7 and MCF7/ADR were treated at 42 ℃ for an hour. Then after being incubated for additional 4 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours, the cells were digested. Flow cytometry (FCM) was used to detect the expression of HSP70 on the target cells. MTT assay was employed to evaluate cell proliferation and the cytotoxic activity of immunologic effector cells against target cells. Results: The expressions of HSP70 in both the target cells had significant difference. The expression of HSP70 in MCF7/ADR cells was higher than in MCF7 cells before hyperthermia. After hyperthermia the expression of HSP70 increased by 6 folds in MCF7/ADR cells, and 22 folds in MCF7 cells and was higher than in MCF7/ADR cells at hour 4. The proliferation inhibition fraction of hyperthermia against MCF7 was significantly lower than that of MCF7/ADR. The cytotoxic activity of immunologic effector cells against MCF7 cells was lower than against MCF7/ADR cells before hyperthermia. After hyperthermia the cytotoxic activity of immunologic effector cells against MCF7 cells rose by 86.23%, and was higher than against MCF7/ADR cells (rose by 30.32%). Conclusion: The expression of HSP70 in breast cancer drug sensitive cell line MCF7 and MDR cell line MCF7/ADR were enhanced significantly by hyperthermia. Cytotoxic activity of immunologic effector cells against both the target cells were increased by hyperthermia. The differential expressions of HSP70 in breast cancer drug sensitive cell line MCF7 and MDR cell line MCF7/ADR affect the cytotoxic activity of immunologic effector cells.

Objective To conduct a systematic review on the safety and efficacy of enhanced recov -ery after surgery ( ERAS) in perioperative management of hepatectomy .Methods A literature search was conducted on databases which included the PubMed , Embase, Cochrane Library, Sinomed, Wangfang, VIP and CNKI for randomized controlled trials ( RCTs) on application of ERAS in patients after hepatectomy . The data collection ended in August 2015.A meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software.Re-sults Eleven RCTs which included 1074 patients were selected into this study .There were 530 patients in the ERAS group and 544 patients in the control group .On Meta-analysis, when compared with the control group, the ERAS group had significantly shorter length of hospital day (WMD=-2.36, 95%CI: -3.19~-1.54 , P<0.05 ) , shorter time for functional recovery ( WMD=-2.30 , 95%CI: -3.77 ~-0.83 , P<0.05), lower total complication rate (RR=0.65, 95%CI:0.52~0.80, P<0.05), and significantly decreased rates of postoperative pulmonary infection (RR=0.36, 95%CI:0.14~0.91, P<0.05) and nausea and vomiting (RR=0.48, 95%CI:0.26~0.89, P<0.05).There were no significant differences between the two groups on the rates of postoperative bleeding , biliary fistula, abdominal infection, delayed incisional healing, wound infection and urinary tract infection (P>0.05).The ERAS group had significant-ly lower hospitalization cost (SMD=-1.61, 95%CI:-2.42~-0.80, P<0.05), but the differences between the two groups on mortality and re-admission rates were not significant (P>0.05).When compared with the control group , the drainage tube removal time ( WMD=-2.83 , 95% CI:-3.92~-1.76 , P<0.05), time to first mobilization (SMD=-2.34, 95%CI:-2.98~-1.70, P<0.05), time to first feeding ( SMD=-5.08 , 95%CI: -9.33~-0.83 , P<0.05) , time to passage of first flatus ( SMD=-3.60, 95%CI:-4.85~-2.34, P<0.05) in the ERAS group were significantly shorter , but there was no significant difference on the time to the first bowel motion ( P>0.05 ) .Conclusions ERAS in the peri-operative management of hepatectomy was safe and beneficial .

Objective To explore the effect of iron chelators on labile iron pool and expression of apoptosis associated genes in cells of K562, an erythroleukemia cell line.Methods K562 cells were incubated at 37 ℃ in RPMI 1640 containing 10% heat-inactived fetal bovine serum in an saturated humidity and 5% CO_2 incubator. K562 cells were incubated with different concentrations of desferro-(xamine(DFO)). The study groups were divided as following: DFO group, iron+DFO group and the control group. Following indices were detected which included apoptosis by flow cytometry (FCM) assay, expression of Rb, c-myc, bax mRNA by RT-PCR. The intracellular LIP was measured with a fluorimetric assay using the metalsensitive probe calcein-AM.Results 1. The viability of K562 cells incubated with different concentrations of DFO was lower than that of control group at 12 h,24 h and 48 h (P

Abstract: Objective　To investigate the prevalence and genetic characterization of Blastocystis in primary and middle school students in Baisha Li Autonomous County, Hainan Province, in order to understand the infection status of Blastocystis and its subtype distribution characteristics in this area. Methods　From March to November 2021, fecal samples were collected from two primary and middle schools in Baisha Li Autonomous County. Nested PCR targeting the SSU rDNA was employed in this study, sequence analysis were performed to determine the prevalence and subtype. A neighbor-joining tree was built using Mega 7. Meanwhile, the risk factors of the Blastocystis infection among different grades and genders were evaluated. Results　The infection rate of Blastocystis was 4.1% (13/314), there was no statistical difference in infection rates among genders and grades (P>0.05). Sequence analysis revealed that three Blastocystis subtypes were identified, namely ST3 (n=7), ST7 (n=4) and ST1 (n=2), all of which have zoonotic potential. Conclusions　This is the first report of the identification of Blastocystis in humans in Hainan at the subtype level, and provide the basic data for the prevention and control of Blastocystis in this area. The zoonotic subtypes identified in this area indicated more studies should be taken in humans and various animals, to better evaluate the transmission of Blastocystis and provide scientific support for the prevention and control of Blastocystis.

Objective To investigate the relationship between proinflammatory cytokines and cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).Methods From May 2007 to May 2009,70 patients (aged ≥ 60 years) with MCI were collected.Among them,50 cases were amnestic MCI,and 19 cases developed into AD.The cognitive function was assessed,and all patients were followed up.The venous blood samples were obtained and proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1α,IL 1β,IL-6,TNF-α) were detected by using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.Results There were differences in the levels of proinflammatory cytokines between patients with aMCI and patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) [IL-1β,(40.5 ± 7.7) μg/L vs.(38.6 ± 7.3) μg/L ; IL 6,(70.4 ±24.3) μg/'L vs.(53.6±20.5) μg/L;TNF-α,(58.6±13.5) μg/'L vs.(50.3±-17.1) μg/'L;t=3.537,2.229,2.226,P=0.002,0.039,0.039,respectively].Conclusions MCI is a preclinical state of AD.The cognitive function damage of MCI patients are different from that of AD patients,and the immune status of MCI patients is also changed.

Objective: To determine the molecular weight and p urity of porcine platelet-derived growth factor (pPDGF) and to investigate its effect on DNA synthesis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Metho ds: In the present experiment, the high performance liquid chromatograph y was used and the molecular weight and purity of pPDGF were studied. Human umbi lical vein endothelial cells was cultured and effects of pPDGF on DNA synthesis of endothelial cells was observed by 3H-TdR incorporation in vitro. Results: The findings of high performance liquid chromatography showed that the molecular weight of pPDGF was 29 120 and the purity was 89.46%, a nd pPDGF significantly promoted DNA synthesis of quiescent endothelial cells wit h a maximal response at a concentration of 40 ng/ml at 48 h. Conclusion: The molecular weight of pPDGF is 29 120, and it can promote DNA synthes is of cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells.

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of partial splenic embolization using polyvinyl alcohol versus gelfoam to treat hypersplenism in cirrhotic patients.Methods A literature search was performed in databases which included PubMed,Embase,Cochrane library,Sinomed,CNKI,Wangfang data and VIP for trials on partial splenic embolism using PVA or gelfoam to treat hypersplenism in cirrhotic patients.The study was censored in May 2016.After data extraction and assessment of quality,a meta-analysis was performed using the RevMan 5.3 software.Results Five studies which involved 197 patients were selected in this study.Included into the PVA group were 92 patients and the gelfoam group 105 patients.On Meta-analysis,the PVA group had a higher value of WBC a month after PSE (WMD =0.4,95％ CI:0.05 ～ 0.75,P ＜ 0.05),higher values of WBC (WMD =0.39,95％ CI:0.06 ～ 0.71,P ＜0.05) and PLT (WMD =8.08,95％ CI:1.65 ～ 14.51,P ＜ 0.05) on month 6 post-embolization.The degree of post-embolization pain was more severe (RR =1.32,95％ CI:1.14 ～ 1.54,P ＜ 0.05) and the length of painful time was longer (RR =2.01,95％ CI:1.36 ～ 2.66,P ＜0.05) in the PVA group.There were no significant differences in the values of PLT,fever and complications (all P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions PSE using PVA achieved better short-term and long-term results in hematological indicators than gelfoam.However,the degree and extent of duration of pain were significantly longer.

Objective To introduce extrapedicular infiltration anesthesia as an improved method of local anesthesia which applied to unipedicular percutaneous vertebroplasty or percutaneous kyphoplasty.Methods From March 2015 to March 2016,20 patients in our hospital received percutaneous vertebroplasty or percutaneous kyphoplasty with 1％ lidocaine local infiltration anesthesia and extrapedicular infiltration anesthesia.The visual analogue score of patients during the operation and whether they needed additional sedative anesthesia were evaluated.The anaesthetic effect of nerve root block was observed.Results The visual analogue score of all the patients ranged from 1 point to 3 point,averagely (2.5 ± 0.7) point.Among the 20 patients,there were 2 cases of 1 point,7 cases of 2 point and 11 cases of 3 point.No patients required additional sedative anesthesia,and no nerve root block effects were observed.Conclusion Extrapedicular infiltration anesthesia provides good local anesthetic effects without significant complications,which deserved further use in unipedicular percutaneous vertebroplasty and percutaneous kyphoplasty.