Aim To study the immunomodulatory activity of total flavonoids of Litsea Coreana Leveille (LCTF) on cyclophosphamide(CY)-induced immunosuppressive mice. Methods CY (50 mg?kg-1) was administered by intraperitoneal(ip)injection for 2 consecutive days to induce immunosuppressive model. Carbon clearance, quantitative hemolysis and DNFB-induced delayed-type hypersensitivity(DTH) were applied to assay effects of LCTF on nonspecific immunity, humoral immunity and cellular immunity. Results In carbon clearance test, the clearance index (K) and values of phagocytic index (?) were elevated by LCTF (200 and 400 mg?kg-1), indicating the phagocytosis of macrophages was enhanced in immunosuppressive mice.In quantitative hemolysis, productions of IgM and IgG in serum and hemolysin in splenocytes were enhanced in immunosuppressive mice by LCTF (100 and 200 mg?kg-1). LCTF (200 and 400 mg?kg-1) obviously increased DTH reactivity in immunosuppressive mice. LCTF not only increased percentages of T cells expressing CD4+ and CD8+,but also enhanced the ratio of the two subset of T lymphocyte,and LCTF (200 and 400 mg?kg-1) could also improve IL-2 production of spleen lymphocytes. Conclusion LCTF showed significant immunomodulatory property on immunosuppressive mice through specific and nonspecific immunity.

Objective To determine the role of fosinopril and valsartan intervention in Klotho, matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) and plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) gene expression in hypertensive renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF) in the kidney tissue of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). MethodsWe randomly divided 20 male 22-week-old SHR into 4 groups (5 in each group):a hypertension group (SHR group), a fosinopril group ［Fos group, 10 mg/( kg·d) gavage］, a valsartan group ［Val group, 10 mg/( kg·d) gavage］， and a fosinopril plus valsartan group ［Fos + Val group, fosinopril 10 mg/( kg·d) + valsartan 50 mg/( kg·d) gavage］. Another five 22-week-old male Wistar Kyoto rats (WKY) were used as controls. Through monitoring the weight of the rats, tail artery pressure, 24-hour urine protein by fosinopril and/or valsartan intervention after the 8-week trial. RT-PCR and Western blot were used to detect the mRNA and protein expression of Klotho, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and PAI-1 in the kidneys.Results RT-PCR showed that in the SHR group, Klotho mRNA and protein expression were significantly decreased(P＜0.01), while mRNA and protein expression of MMP-9, TIMP-1, and PAI-1 were significantly higher compared with the WKY group(P＜0.01). With fosinopril and / or valsartan intervention, Klotho mRNA expression in the Fos group (P＜0.01), Fos + Val group (P＜0.01), Val group (P＜0.05), Klotho protein expression in the Fos group(P＜0.05), Fos + Val group (P＜0.05), Val group (P＜0.01), were significantly increased compared with those in the SHR group. The mRNA and protein expression of MMP-9, TIMP-1, and PAI-1 in the Fos group, Val group, and Fos + Val group were significantly lower than those in the SHR group (P＜0.01). The expression of Klotho mRNA had negative correlation with the expression of MMP-9 mRNA (r= -0.864, P<0.01), TIMP-1 mRNA (r=-0.725, P<0.01) and PAI-1 mRNA (r=-0.785, P<0.01). The Klotho protein expression had negative correlation with the expression of MMP-9 protein (r=-0.614, P<0.05), TIMP-1 protein (r=-0.579, P<0.05), and PAI-1 protein (r=-0.552, P<0.05). Conclusion Anti-aging gene Klotho and the genes related with extracellular matrix degradation gene MMP-9, TIMP-1, PAI-1 are involved in hypertensive renal injury. The expression of Klotho and MMP-9, TIMP-1, and PAI-1 is closely correlated. Fosinopril and valsartan which increase the Klotho mRNA and protein expression can alter the expression of Klotho-MMPs/TIMPs, which may be the main mechanism to prevent interstitial fibrosis.

Objective To investigate the various mechanisms o f invasion in urinary bladder cancer. Methods The cloni ng efficiency and activity of adhesion of basement membrane were analysed. The f luidity of the membrane and the expression of E-cadherin, and MMP-2, and CD44 were carried out by fluorescence polarization, immunohistochemical staining and flow cytometry. Results The cloning efficiency of BLX and B LZ was 6.0% and 3.0% in soft agar, respectively. The colony of BLS was n ot formed in soft agar. The fluidity of the membrane was different in the three cell lines. The expressions of E-cadherin and CD44 in BLS and BLZ were greater than that in BLX cell line. Significant difference in MMP-2 was not found in th e three cell lines. Conclusion The research suggests that d ifference in fluidity of the membrane and expression of CD44 may play an importa nt role in invasion of urinary bladder cancer.

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AIM　To study the effects of quercetin (Que) on cell cycle and nitric oxide in H2O2-induced the human umbilical vein endothelial cell line(ECV-304). METHODS　The experiment were performed in culture of H2O2-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cell line(ECV-304) in vitro. Cell viability was assessed by MTT assay and cell cycle was observed by flow cytometry. Nitroxide(NO) of ECV-304 was monitored as NO2- with colorimetry. RESULTS　H2O2 inhabited the ECV-304 prolifteration. Preincubation of ECV-304 with Que for 24 h before H2O2 exposure significantly increased the cell viability and S-phase and G2M-phase cells. Que reduced lactate dehydrogenase(LDH) and increased the level of nitric oxide in H2O2-induced ECV-304. CONCLUSION　These results demonstrate that Que can produce the protective action on H2O2-induced cultured ECV-304 and its effect of action may be related to level of nitric oxide.

Objective Through conducting the project of quality improvement for intrahospital transport of critically ill patients from ward to ICU,to establish graded management under early warning to improve transport efficiency and quality.Methods Through setting up project team,setting goals of quality improvement,measuring and analyzing transport status,the graded management under early warning was established from three aspects:condition,equipment and transport personnel.The graded management under early warning was applied to clinical nursing practice to evaluate the effects.Results There was no statistical difference before and after the implementation of graded management under early warning in gender,age and condition of critical ill patients between two groups,but the time of transport was significantly reduced after the implementation,while there was no equipment failure,and the incidence of adverse events associated with devices decreased effectively.Conclusion The establishment and application of graded management under early warning has effectively reduced the risks of transport,improved efficiency and quality of transport.

BACKGROUND:celltherapy by the implantation of autologous bone marrow cells has been used for the treatment of ischemic heart diseases in clinical trials for decade. However, as the outcomes of celltransplantation obviously vary among patients, it is essential to identify the risk factors that may influence the level and function of progenitor cells in bone marrow, in order to identify the patients who would benefit the most from this treatment. OBJECTIVE:To observe the impact of perioperative cardiovascular risk factors on number and function of bone marrow progenitor cells from patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
METHODS:We col ected clinical and laboratory data from 44 patients scheduled to undergo sternotomy for coronary artery bypass grafting procedures. Bone marrow was aspirated from the sternum during the operation and bone marrow mononuclear cells were isolated by density centrifugation with Ficol lymphoprep and then detected using trypan blue exclusion method. Levels of progenitor cells in bone marrow were evaluated using flow cytometry. Function of bone marrow progenitor cells were assessed by clonogenic and migration assays.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:We assessed the number of bone marrow mononuclear cells out of 20 mL bone marrow in duplicate samples from patients with coronary heart disease scheduled for coronary artery bypass grafting that was (10-89)×106 cells with over 95%activity. A negative correlation was observed between the number of bone marrow mononuclear cells and the age (n=44, r=-0.788, P=0.001). Levels of CD34+, CD133+, and CD34+CD133+cells in bone marrow mononuclear cells was (0.94±0.39)%, (0.46±0.28)%, and (0.53±0.26)%. Levels of CD34+cells and CD133+cells in patients with diabetes were significantly lower than those in patients without diabetes. Female, advanced age and poor heart function were related with reduced colony-forming ability of progenitor cells. A positive correlation was observed between level of CD34+cells and migration ability of bone marrow mononuclear cells. The results show that by density gradient centrifugation, we can harvest a sufficient number of bone marrow mononuclear cells in the treatment for ischemic heart disease. Age, gender, diabetes, heart function are correlated with bone marrow mononuclear cellnumber and functions.

AIM To study the effects of quercetin (Que) on cell cycle and nitric oxide in H2O2-induced the human umbilical vein endothelial cell line(ECV- 304). METHODS The experiment were performed in culture of H2O2-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cell line(ECV-304) in vitro. Cell viability was assessed by MTT assay and cell cycle was observed by flow cytometry. Nitroxide(NO) of ECV304 was monitored as No2- with colorimetry. RESULTS H2O2 inhabited the ECV-304 prolifteration. Preincubation of ECV-304 with one for 24 h before H2O2 exposure significantly increased the Cell viability and S-phase and G2M-phase cells. one reduced lactate dehydrogenase(LDH) and increased the level of nitric oxide in H2O2-induced ECV-304. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate that one can produce the protective action on H2O2-induced cultured ECV-304 and its effect of action may be related to level of nitric oxide.

OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the development and improvement of pharmaceutical care in our hospital. METHODS:By questionnaire investigation,habits and understarding situation and demand of knowledge of drug use among pa-tients in our hospital were randomly collected by face-to-face interview or network platform. A statistical analysis was carried out on obtained results. RESULTS:In this questionnaire investigation,289 questionnaires were sent out face-to-face,and 282 valid ques-tionnaires were returned with effective feedback rate of 97.58%. Totally 51 valid questionnaires were returned through network plat-form. A total of 333 valid questionnaires were returned through two ways. The results of questionnaire investigation showed that 44.14% of the surveyed patients would read the drug instructions before taking drugs;41.14% of the surveyed patients would pay more attention to ADR and cautions stated in drug instructions. More than 60% of the surveyed patients had various bad habits of drug use. When getting better,66.07% of the surveyed patients would stop using drugs or reduce the dosage. When having not im-proved,26.73% of them would change drugs or increase dosage.Consulting with the medical staff was the most common source(69.07%)of drug use knowledge,and it was also the most trusted source(84.08%). Among the knowledge of drug use, surveyed patients most expected to understand theADR and side effects(65.46%),and the selectionindication and main us-er,cautions,drug interaction in multiple useandusage and dosagewere also selected frequently,and the choices of some options were significantly affected by the characteristics of people,such as age and education degree(P<0.05). The most expected way to acquire drug use knowledge wasface-to-face consultation with medical staff (72.97%),followed bytelephone consulta-tionandnetwork consultation,and the choices of some options were significantly affected by the characteristics of people,such as age and education (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Patients in our hospital haven't pay enough attention to drug instructions and their content,and bad habits of drug use still exist. Sources of drug use knowledge are diverse,but confidence of other sources is not enough except for source of medical staff. The demands for the knowledge of drug use are different,however,the present form and content of pharmaceutical care in our hospital cannot fully meet the needs of patients.

Objective:Increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation and by which in turn promotes cardiomyocytes apoptosis is associated with the pathogenesis and progression of various cardiac diseases. Small heat shock protein 27(Hsp27) could protect different cells from oxidative damage. By using tissue nonspecific overexpression Hsp 27 transgenic model, other investigators demonstrated that Hsp27 suppressed successfully kainate-induced seizures and hippocampal cell death in intact transgenic mice, and attenuated mimic ischemia/reperfusion injury in Langendorff-perfused isolated mice heart. As there are complicated and long distance neuro-humoral regulation associated with the development of cardiac diseases, it is better to choose a cardiac-specific overexpression transgenic model to study the effects of Hsp27 in hearts in vivo.Methods:A cDNA encoding human Hsp27 was subcloned into pBSII-SK+ containing the ?-myosin heavy chain (?-MHC) promoter (generously provided by Dr. J. Robbins, Children’s Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio). BamHI-digested linear transgene consistent with the ?-MHC promoter, Hsp27 cDNA, and poly (A) of human growth hormone (hGH) was microinjected into the fertilized eggs from CBA/BL6 mice. Mice containing the transgene were identified by polymerase chain reaction. Founders revealed by this screening were used to establish independent transgenic lines. Following successful transmission, a range of tissues including heart, lung, liver, brain, skeleton muscle, spleen and kidney was screened by Western blot to confirm the cardiac specific expression of the transgene. Results and Discussion:Transgenic mice expressed Hsp27 under the control of a-MHC promoter. Cardiac tissues from independent TG line expressed abundant Hsp27, and as expected, Hsp27 expressed in cardiac tissues only, whereas none in liver, spleen, lung, kidney, brain and skeleton muscle. Surprisingly, Hsp25, the endogenous isoform of Hsp27 in murine, was downregulated by Hsp27 overexpression (data not shown), which is in contrast to the result of Hollander’s [1]. It needs to determine in future whether Hsp27 expression profile in heart could exert any effect on the regulation of Hsp25.Conclusion: The TG mice overexpression human Hsp27 specifically in the heart by using ?MHC- promotor were created. All TG mice expressed Hsp27 abundantly and cardiac-specifically. To our knowledge, it is the first report of creation of transgenic mice which overexpressing Hsp27 cardiac specifically. This current model suggests that the Hsp27 cardiac-specific over-expression of transgenic mouse remains a robust genetic tool for dissecting molecular and genetic events involving Hsp27, which could be a therapeutic target in heart failure.