Objective To study the distribution characteristics and relationship of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) .substance P(SP), vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) and nitric oxide synthase ( NOS)-positive neurons in intestinal tract of rats. Methods The distributions of AChE,SP, VIP and NOS-positive neurons in duodenum,jejunum,ileum,colon and rectum of rats were respectively observed by using enzyme histochemical and immunohistochemical methods. Results Four types of positive neurons distributed throughout in each laminae of intestinal tract of rats,and there was accompanying and resemble distribution regularity. From duodenum,jejunum to ileum,four types of positive neurons showed gradual increase tendency in quantity, while from colon to rectum, they showed gradual decrease tendency in quantity. There were extremely abundant AChE-posi-tive neurons in each laminae of intestinal tract of rats,comparatively rich NOS and SP-positive neurons in Auerbach'myenteric plexus(AMP) ,and comparatively rich VIP-ir positive neurons in the Meissner's submucosal plexus(MSP)and mucosa. Density on the distribution of four types of positive neurons was AChE>NOS>VIP>SP. There was coexistence of four types of neurons, and there were synapse-like contacts in four types of neurons in AMP. Conclusion There were significant differences in the density on the distribution of AChE,SP, VIP and NOS-positive neurons in different segments of intestinal tract of rats,and there was close morphological relationship among four types of neurons in AMP. It was deduced that they exerted synergistic effects in regulating motility of the intestine.

Adult ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Endometriosis ; drug therapy ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Middle Aged ; Phytotherapy

Objective To explore the effect of STI571 on the CD_~117 expression and differentiation of bone marrow mononuclear cells in patients with acute non-lymphocytic leukemia(ANLL). Methods CD_~117 expression before and after STI571 treatment in vitro was assayed by FACS, and the cell differentiation was observed by Giemsa and peroxidase staining. Results After different concentrations of STI571 treatment in vitro, there was different degrees of differentiation in granulocytes and monocytes from patients with ANLL. With the increase of STI571 concentration, the number of progranulocyte and promyelocyte gradually decreased, the number of myelocyte, metamyelocyte and monocyte increased, and the positive degree of peroxidase staining increased. CD_~117 expression significantly decreased after STI571 treatment compared with before it. Conclusion STI571 could induce leukemia cells of ANLL into terminal differentiation by inhibiting c-kit tyrosine kinase.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of pravastatin on serum levels of CRP and TNF-? in patients with diabetic nephropathy and study its possible mechanism in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy. METHODS:28 patients with diabetic nephropathy were treated with provastatin plus routine therapy (trial group),another 28 patients with diabetic nephropathy were treated with routine therapy alone (control group). Serum levels of CRP and TNF-? in the two groups were detected after treatment for 24 weeks. RESULTS:The total effect rate in the trial group was 67.9% versus 42.9% in the control group(P

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of pinacidil, an ATP-sensitive K + channel opener in protecting myocardium of immature rabbit heart from ischemia-reperfusion injury.Methods Fifty-two rabbits of 3-4 weeks old, weighing 350-450g were anesthetized with intraperitoneal pentobarbital sodium(50mg/kg). Hearts were excised and connected to modified Langendorff perfusion system and passively perfused with Krebs-Henseleit buffer(KHB) at 76 cmH 2O. Hearts were made globally ischemic for 30 min by aortic crossclamping and then reperfused for 30min. During ischemia the hearts received 20-25 ml cardioplegic solution of diferent constituents every 15 min. There were four groups with 13 hearts in each group based on the diferent constituents of cardioplegic solution: group Ⅰ(control, no cardioplegic solution); group Ⅱ(KHB+K + 16mmol/l); group Ⅲ(KHB+K +16mmol/L+pinacidil 50?mol/L); group Ⅳ (KHB+K +16mmol/L+glibenclamide 10?mol/L). Left ventricle developed pressure (LVDP), left ventricle diastolic pressure (LVEDP),?dp/dtmax, coronary flow (CF), and the levels of CK, LDH and AST in coronary sirnus veneous effluent and by myocardial ultrastructural changes. Myocardial ultrastructure was examined before and after ischemia.Results Before myocardial ischemia, there were no significant differences in the above mentioned parameters among four groups. Group Ⅲ was the best in terms of postischemic recovery of LVDP, LVEDP,?dp/dtmax and CF. The changes in CK,LDH,AST levels and myocardial ultrastructure were the least in group Ⅲ.Conclusions Pinacidil can afford best myocardial protection against ischemia-reperfusion injury in immature rabbit hearts.

Interleukin 33 (IL 33) is a recently described member of the IL 1 family and widely exists in cells and tissues.IL 33/ST2 axis is mainly associated with the secretion of IL 4,IL 5 and IL 13,which are involved in the initiation or progression of specific Th2 responses.It contributes to the macrophage alternative polarization,dendritic cell regulation,and direct effects on T cells.These effects explain how IL 33/ST2 axis plays contrasting roles in lung diseases.Although IL 33/ST2 axis has been extensively studied in various lung inflammatory diseases,a comprehensive overview on the role of this cytokine in infectious pneumonia is actually lacking.Therefore,we summarize the recent advances on the role of IL 33/ST2 axis in pneumonia caused by various viral,bacterial,fungal and helminth.

Hematologic Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Humans

AIM To study the central role of genistein (GST) in regulating cardiovascular function of nervous center by examining the effects of GST on the electrical activity of rat paraventricular nucleus neurons in slice preparation and to elucidate the mechanism involved. METHODS Using extracellular single-unit discharge recording technique to examine discharges of neurons in paraventricular nucleus of hypothalamic slices at the resting potential level. RESULTS ①In response to the application of GST 10, 50 and 100 μmol·L-1, respectively, in the perfusate for 2 min, the spontaneous discharge rates (SDR) of neurons in 25/26 hypothalamic slices were significantly decreased in a concentration-dependent manner. ②Pretreatment with L-glutamate 0.2 mmol·L-1 led to a marked increase in the SDR of slices in an epileptiform pattern. GST 50 μmol·L-1 significantly attenuated the increased SDR in all 7 slices. ③In 8/8 slices, the G protein-coupled inwardly rectifying K+ channels (GIRKs) antagonist, tetraethylammonium 1 mmol·L-1 completely blocked the inhibitory effect of GST 50 μmol·L-1. ④Pretreatment with nitric oxide synthase inhibitor Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester 50 μmol·L-1 increased SDR in all 7 slices, but did not affect the inhibitory effect of GST 50 μmol·L-1. CONCLUSION GST can inhibit the electrical activity of paraventricular neurons, and play a protective role on the central neurons. The inhibitory effect of GST may be related to the activation of GIRKs which induce K+ outward current and then engender the cell membrane hyperpolarization, but be not due to the NO release.

ObjectiveTo investigate the influence on efficacy and quality of life of amisulpride in schizophrenia with predominantly negative symptoms.MethodsSeventy cases of schizophrenia with predominantly negative symptoms were randomly assigned to amisulpride group and clozapine group for 12weeks.The clinical efficacy and side effects were evaluated with SANS,BPRS and TESS before and 1,2,4,8,12 weeks after treatment respectively. GQOLI-74 were used to evaluate the patients' quality of life before and after drug administration.ResultsFor the last assessment,the score of BPRS decrease to 30.68 ±4.62 in amisulpride group,was significantly lower than the beginning(P＜0.01 ) ; the score of BPRS decrease to 31.31 ±4.78 in clozapine group,was significantly lower than the beginning (P ＜ 0.01 ).Two groups showed similar effects,with no significance.12weeks after treatment,the scores of emotional dull,poverty of thought,volition abulia,interest-social lack,attention dysfunction in amisulpride group were 12.31 ± 4.43,9.66 ± 3.07,8.91 ± 2.56,10.29 ± 2.68,5.58 ± 1.43 ; and the scores of emotional dull,poverty of thought,volition abulia,interest-social lack,attention dysfunction in clozapine group were 14.62 ± 4.27,9.32 ± 2.81,8.22 ± 2.60,9.54 ± 2.67,6.62 ± 1.59,and the efficacy of amisulpride in emotional dull and attention dysfunction were better than those of clozapine.And the scores of material life,physical function,psychological function,social function in amisulpride group were not higher than those in clozapine group(P＞ 0.05).And the scores of four domains in GQOLI-74 had been improved significantly in two groups(P＜0.01).The domains of physical function,psychological function,and social function in amisulpride was superior to clozapine(P＜0.01).The side effects were more in clozapine group than those in amisulpride group.ConclusionAmisulpride is as effective as clozapine for the treatment of schizophrenia with predominantly negative symptoms,but it has more advantage than clozapine to improve emotional dull,attention dysfunction and quality of life in schizophrenia with predominantly negative symptoms.