Objective To investigate the renal protection of Chinese cobra venoms (CCV) and its mechanism in renal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R). Methods Thirty-two rats were divided into four groups. 0.1% CCV was separately infused into abdominal cavity at 0.5 h, 24 h before reperfusion in group Ⅰ and Ⅱ . Group Ⅲ suffered from kidney I/R was served as pathological control. Group Ⅳ was sham operation group. BUN and Scr were measured before ischemia and 24 h after reperfusion. Complement C3 was observed at 0, 0.5, 2, 24 h after reperfusion. The kidney samples were examined by HE stain under light microscopy. Apoptosis was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated dUTP-biotin in situ nick-end labeling(TUNEL). Results Significant histological damage, apoptosis of tubular cell and impaired renal function were found in group Ⅰ and Ⅲ.The above indexes decreased to a less extend in group Ⅱ (P

Objective:To optimize the conditions in the extraction process of Yushaoshang liposomal gels. Methods: Using the content of hydrobererine and extract yield as the indices, the optimum extraction conditions were screened by orthogonal test. Results:The optimum extraction conditions were as follows:Rhizoma coptidis was crashed into small particles as 10 mesh sieve, heating extrac-ted three times with 10-fold,8-fold and 8-fold water, and extracting 3h, 2h and 2h,respectively. Conclusion:The extraction technology is reliable and available in the preparation of Yushaoshang liposomal gels.

Adolescent ; Anti-Asthmatic Agents ; therapeutic use ; Asthma ; blood ; drug therapy ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Glucocorticoids ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Infant ; Interleukin-23 ; blood ; Male

In order to prepare the recombinant vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) using intein mediated rapid purification system,the cDNA encoding the recombinant VIP was designed and synthesized according to the preference of E.coli,and then was cloned into the expression vector PTWIN. The recombinant plasmid PTWIN-VIP was transformed into expression host E.coli strain ER2566.The fusion protein consisting of the recombinant VIP,intein and chitin binding domain was expressed and purified by chitin affinity chromatography. The target peptide was released from the fusion protein by changing the temperature and the pH of the cleavage buffer. The molecular weight of the recombinant VIP was determined by the mass spectrometry and the results was conformity with the theoretical value. The preliminary bioactivity assay indicated that the recombinant VIP decreased the serum resistin levels significantly in LPS-induced acute inflammation. The preparation and the characterization of anti-inflammatory effects of the recombinant VIP layed the foundation for its further application.

The aim of this study was to design a simple, economic, with high Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR), preamplifier and multi-channel masticatory muscle surface electromyography (sEMG) signal acquisition system assisting to diagnose temporomandibular disorders (TMD). We used the USB interface technology in the EMG data with the aid of the windows to operate system and graphical interface. Eight patients with TMD and eight controls were analyzed separately using this system. In this system, we analyzed sEMG by an optional combination of time domain, frequency domain, time-frequency, several spectral analysis, wavelets and other special algorithms under multi-parameter. Multi-channel sEMG System of Masticatory Muscles is a simple, economic system. It has high sensitivity and specificity. The sEMG signals were changed in patients with TMD. The system would pave the way for diagnosis TMD and help us to assess the treatment effect. A novel and objective method is provided for diagnosis and treatment of oral-maxillofacial disease and functional reconstruction.
Algorithms ; Computer Graphics ; Data Collection ; Electromyography ; Humans ; Masticatory Muscles ; physiology ; physiopathology ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders ; diagnosis ; User-Computer Interface

Objective To explore the correlation between anti-thyroid autoantibodies and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Methods Four hundred and sixty-two samples with positive thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) and (or) thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) were collected. Three hundred and eighty age and gender matched subjects with negative TPOAb and TgAb were selected as controls. The anti-HCV antibody was examined in all the cases using the third-generation enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), HCV RNA qualitative examination was examined further in those who had positive anti-HCV antibody. Meanwhile, 195 subjects with hepatitis C, 150 healthy subjects and 150 subjects with hepatitis B were tested for thyroid-related markers. The data were analyzed by independent-sample t test and chi square test. Results The HCV infection rate in 462 thyroid autoantibodies positive subjects was 1.30% and 0.53% in 380 thyroid autoantibodies negative subjects. There was no significant difference of the HCV infection rate between two groups (X2=1.322, P>0.05). In the subjects with hepatitis C, 30.8% were TPOAb positive, 30.8% were TgAb positive, which were significantly different from those of healthy subjects and subjects with hepatitis B (X2=21.496,X2=30.454;P<0.01). Conclusions HCV infection rate does not increase in subjects with abnormal thyroid autoimmunity. However, positive rate of thyroid autoantibodies increases in subjects with hepatitis C, which suggests that thyroid-related markers should be examined in hepatitis C patients.

Objective To systematically assess the efficacy and safety of non-indwelling urinary catheter during perioperative period of cesarean section.Methods The databases including Medline(PubMed),EMbase,Cochrane Library,CNKI and WanFang Data were retrieved by computer.The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the efficacy and safety of non-indwelling urinary catheter during perioperative period of cesarean section were comprehensively collected.Two reviewers independently screened literatures,extracted the data and assessed the quality.The Meta-analysis was conducted by using RevMan 5.3 software.Results A total of 5 RCTs involving 1 090 patients were included.The meta-analysis results showed that compared with the indwelling urinary catheter group,although the non-indwelling urinary catheter group increased the incidence rate of urinary retention[RR=11.67,95%CI(2.22,61.24),P<0.01],but significantly decreased the incidence rate of urinary tract infection(UTI) [RR=0.10,95%CI(0.04,0.26),P< 0.01] and incidence rate of initial urination discomfort [RR=0.17,95%CI (0.04,0.74),P=0.02],significantly shortened the initial time of off-bed activities [SMD=-3.68 ,95%CI(-5.25,-2.12),P<0.01]and hospitalization time [SMD=-1.03,95%CI(-1.67,-0.38),P<0.01].There were no significant differences in the operation time[SMD=-0.13,95%CI(-0.32,0.07),P=0.20] and incidence rate of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)[RR=1.50,95%CI (0.43,5.26),P=0.53],The incidence rates of bladder injury in the two groups were similar.Conclusion According to the evidence of current clinical researches,selecting non-indwelling urinary catheter in elective cesarean section is effective and safe,prompting that indwelling urinary catheter during the perioperative period of cesarean section is selective rather than routine indwelling.

Objective To investigate the mechanisms of astrocytes modulating neurons in rat supraoptic nucleus induced by hypotonic stimulation and the effect of 6-aminomethyl-3-methyl-4H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-1,1dioxide HCl(TAG,a antagonist for taurine) or carbenoxolone(CBX,a gap junction blocker)on the responses of astrocytes and neurons in SON.Methods Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups: the control group was injected with 5.5ml/kg 0.9% NaCl solution into the caudal vein;the hypotonic group was injected with 5.5 ml/kg hypo-saline(0.83% glucose plus 0.3% NaCl);TAG + hypotonic and CBX + hypotonic groups were injected with TAG(100?mol/L) or CBX(10g/L) into the lateral ventricle respectively,and were injected 2 hours later with hypotonic saline into the caudal vein.With anti-Fos,anti-vasopressin(VP),anti-glycine receptor(GlyR),anti-glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP) and anti-connexin43(Cx43) immunofluorescent staining methods,the responses of neurons and astrocytes in SON were studied.Results In control rats,Fos-,VP-,and GlyR-expression in the neurons and GFAP-or Cx43-expression in the astrocytes were lower.In hypotonic rats,GFAP-,Cx43-and GlyR signals were more than those in control rats,while Fos-and VP-signals were less.Compared with those in hypotonic rats in TAG + hypotonic or CBX + hypotonic rats,GFAP-and Cx43-signals in the astrocytes were the same,GlyR-signals in the neurons decreased,and Fos-and VP-signals increased.Conclusion Hypotonic stimulation activates SON astrocytes,which then release taurine through gap junction signaling to the neurons and inhibit the release of VP from the neurons.

Objective To study the relationships of plasma myelin basic protein (MBP) and S100B level with periventricular hemorrhage-intraventricular hemorrhage (PVH-IVH) and periventricular leucumalacia (PVL) in preterm infants.Methods There were 385 cases of preterm infants whose gestational age was less than 34 weeks and were admitted in NICUs of Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center of Guangzhou Medical University,Guangzhou Huadu District Maternal and Child Health Hospital and Dongguan Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University from Jan.2010 to Jun.2013,enrolled in the study.The plasma levels of S100B and MBP protein were detected within 24 hours and on the 3rd,7th,14th day after birth.Cranial ultrasound (US) was preformed 2-3 d,1 week,2 weeks,3 weeks and 4 weeks after birth.They also received Cranial MRI examination before discharge or when the correct gestational age reached 40 weeks.According to the exclusion standard 73 cases were excluded.The included 312 cases were divided into 3 groups (no brain damage group,PVH-IVH group and PVL group) according to the result of cranial US and MRI.The differences of the plasma levels of S100B and MBP protein among each groups were compared,and the relationship of the plasma levels of S100B and MBP protein in no brain damage group with gestational age were analyzed.Results The results of cranial ultrasound and/or MRI showed:204 cases had no brain damage (put in no brain damage group),69 cases had PVH-IVH (put in PVH-IVH group),and 27 cases had PVL,12 cases had PVL and PVH-IVH (both put in PVL group).The plasma level of S100B:within 24h and 3 d after birth,the serum levels of S100B in PVH-IVH group were significantly higher than those in no brain damage group (P ＜ 0.05) ; and the plasma levels of S100B in PVL group were significantly higher than those in no brain damage group and PVH-IVH group (all P ＜ 0.05).On 7 d and 14 d after birth,there were no significant differences between PVH-IVH group and no brain damage group (P ＞ 0.05) ;and the plasma levels of S100B of PVL group were still significantly higher than those in no brain damage group and PVH-IVH group (all P ＜0.05).The plasma levels of MBP:within 24 h,3 d,7 d and 14 d after birth,there were no significant differences between PVH-IVH group and no brain damage group (all P ＞ 0.05) ; and the plasma levels of MBP in PVL group were significantly higher than those in no brain damage group and PVH-IVH group (all P ＜ 0.05).Correlation analysis of gestational age and S100B and MBP:the plasma level of S100B in no brain damage group had negative correlation with gestational age (r =-0.483,P =0.006).The plasma level of MBP had no correlation with gestational age (r =-0.295,P =0.105).Conclusions The plasma levels of S100B and MBP increased significantly in preterm infants with brain damage within 24 h after birth,and the plasma levels of S100B and MBP of PVL infants were much higher than PVH-IVH infants.The increased plasma levels of S100B and MBP of PVL infants lasted longer than PVH-IVH infants.The increase of plasma levels of S100B and MBP in preterm infants would have certain clinical significance for judging whether early brain damage and PVL would happen.

Objective To explore the effect of carvedilol on ACE2 gene and protein expression in chronic heart failure rats after myocardial infarction.Methods The heart failure model was induced by acute myocardial infarc- tion (AMI) through ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery.One month after operation,rats were randomized to receive placebo or carvedilol 2 mg/(kg?d),by gavage.Sham-operated rats were used as the control group.Hemodynamies,body mass and left ventrieular mass index,plasma and myocardial level of angiotensin Ⅱ were determined.ACE2 gene and protein expression was assessed by using RT-PCR and Western Blot.Results The mortality of placebo and Carvedilol groups were 20%,compared with 0% in sham operated rats.Carvedilol significantly improved LVEDP,LVSP,+dp/dt_(max) and-dp/dt_(min) in CHF rats but all the hemodynamics data were still inferior than that of controls.Plasma and myocardial angiotensin Ⅱ level were increased significantly in CHF placebo rats than those of control rats (plasma Ang Ⅱ:CHF:194?19 vs controls:132?15 ng/L,myocardium Ang Ⅱ:CHF:6.7?0.4 vs control:3.8?0.3 ng/g,P