[Objective] To observe the therapeutic effect of Qingfei Jianpi Decoction (QJD) for the treatment of acne vulgaris (AV) . [Methods] One hundred and five cases of AV were randomized into two groups: group A (n =64) was treated with QJD, a prescription medicine mainly composed of Herba Houttuyniae, Cortex Lycii, Cortex Moutan, Radix Scutellariae, Radix Fici Simplicissimae, Radix Flemingiae Philippinensis, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Poria, etc. , and group B (n=41) with tetracycline for 4 weeks. After treatment, the therapeutic effect, changes of facial lesion and signs, and side effects were observed. A 3-month follow-up was made for the cured patients to investigate the recurrence rate. [Results] Facial lesion and seborrheic degree were relieved in group A, the difference being significant as compared with those before treatment (P0.05 ) . The therapeutic effect was better in group A than that in group B (P

Objective: To investigate the effect of mitoxantrone (MIT) on calreticulin (CRT) expression in B16 cells, and to observe the immune effect of B16-membrane antigen vaccine highly expressing CRT on B16 tumor-bearing mice. Methods: The expression of CRT on membrane of B16 cells was detected by immunofluorescence after treatment with different concentrations of MIT. B16-implanted mouse model was established, and the growth of B16-implanted tumors and CRT expression in B16-implanted tumor tissues were observed after treatment with different concentrations of MIT. Membrane antigen vaccines from both normal B16 cells and MIT-treated B16 cells were prepared, and mice were immunized before B16 cell implantation. The infiltration of immune cells into B16 tumor tissues and the ratios of CD4~+ and CD8~+ T cells in the spleen of B16 tumor-bearing mice were examined by immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry, respectively. Results: Flow cytometry results showed that MIT dose-dependently increased CRT expression on B16 cell membrane, with CRT expression in control and high dosage MIT groups being (29.40±3.57)% and (72.20±2.94)% (P<0.05), respectively. MIT also increased CRT expression in B16 tumor tissues, with those in the control and high dosage MIT groups being 3.21±1.37 and 9.17±1.06 (P<0.05), respectively. MIT effectively inhibited the growth of B16 tumors (P<0.05). Compared with normal B16 cell membrane antigen vaccine, the vaccine highly expressing CRT increased the numbers of DCs and T cells in B16 tumors tissues and the ratios of CD4~+ and CD8(+) T cells in the spleen (P<0.05). Conclusion: MIT can increase CRT expression on membrane of B16 cells. B16-membrane antigen vaccine highly expressing CRT can enhance the infiltration of DCs and T cells in melanoma, thus improving the immune effect of B16-membrane antigen vaccine.

Objective To observe the effect of contortrostafin on human glioma xengoraft model and explore its mechanism.Method Animal models were established on BALB/c nude mice with subcutaneously transplanted neoplasma of U87 glioma.The nude mice bearing withU87 slioma were devided randomly into two groups,which were treated without drugs or with doses of 40 μg/d.The dimension of xenografts was measured and the living state of nude mice with U87 glioma was observed.The protein expression of microvesel density(MVD),bFGF in each paraff in imbedded xenograft of nude mice bearing with U87 glioma were detected by immunohistochemistry staining.Result Contortrostafin inhibited the growth of xenografts in nude mice with U87 glioma(P＜0.05),and the tumor volume was reduced by 50%.Meanwhile the control group highly expressed bFGF at the level of protein,coupling with increase of MVD.Compared with the dissolvent control group,contortrostatin treated group showed lower expression of bFGF,(P＜0.01)and more decrease in MVD(P＜0.01).Conclusion Contortrostatin diffusa has significant inhibitive effect on human glioma xenograft.

Background Senescence marker protein 30 (SMP30) is a new calcium regulatory protein,which plays anti-oxidation,stable calcium and anti-apoptosis roles in vivo.Researches determined that the expression of SMP30 in human cells gradually decreased as ageing.However,the study on the relationship between SMP30 and age-related cataract is rarely.Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of SMP30 in lens epithelial cells (LECs) of different ages of cataract patients.Methods This study was approved by Ethic Commission of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University.A non-randomized controlled trail was designed.The samples of the anterior capsular membrane of lens were collected during the cataract surgery from the children group (1-18 years),youth group (19-45 years),mid adult group (46-60 years) and elder group (＞60 years) and 12 pieces of capsular membrane for each group.In addition,12 pieces of lens capsular membrane from normal donors aged 19-45 years were obtained as normal control group.The expression of SMP30 in the samples was detected by indirect immunofluorescence method.The average fluorescent values were calculated as absorbance (A) / area.Results SMP30 was expressed in LECs of different groups with the green fluorescence primarily in the cytoplasm.The mean fluorescence intensity was 0.185±0.020,0.181±0.034,0.207±0.018 and 0.126±0.027 in the children group,youth group,mid adult group and elder group,respectively,which were significantly enhanced than 0.087±0.007 of the normal control group(q=3.96,3.82,4.01,3.55,all at P＜0.01).No significant differences in the expression of SMP30 among the children group,youth group and mid adult group (all at P＞0.05).However,the expression of SMP30 in LECs in the elder group was significantly lower than that in the children group,youth group and mid adult group (q =3.42,3.21,3.80,all at P＜ 0.05).Conclusions Expression of SMP30 in LECs dramatically increases in cataract patients,suggesting that SMP30 may be a protective factor for LECs.But SMP30 contents are lower in age-related cataract patients,which may be one of causes of senior cataract.

Objective To investigate the efficacy, technical tip, safety and complication prevention of combining Neuroform stents and Guglielmi detachable coils for treating acute ruptured giant intracranial aneurysms. Methods Among 10 cases who were diagnosed with giant intracranial aneurysms,Neuroform stents were released for supporting the neck of aneurysms, then micro-catheters were inserted into aneurysms through lumina of stents and coils were implanted. Results All the operations were completed successfully. There was no complication in these cases. The aneurysms were packed totally in 9 cases and partly in 1 case.Eight postoperative cases were followed up by 6 to 17 months. Neither bleeding nor thrombus was found, and all the patients recovered well. Conclusion Combining Neuroform stents and Guglielmi detachable coils for treating acute ruptured giant intracranial aneurysms is a safe and effective method.

Objective To investigate the effects of acute oxidative stress induced by H2O2 on expression of senescence marker protein30 (SMP30) and morphology,survival rate of human lens epithelial cells (HLECs).Methods HLECs were treated with H2O2(0 μmol · L-1,100 μmol · L-1,200 μmol · L-1,300 μmol · L-1) for 24 hours,the acute oxidative stress models were established,the changes of cell morphology was observed,and MTT was used to analyze the cells state,the expressions of SMP30 were measured by Western blot.Results The cell density decreased,morphological changed and viability of cells significant decreased in 100 μmol · L-1 and 200 μmol ·L-1 treated group,the large and round cells appeared,the cell body stretched with unclear boundary.With the H2O2 concentration increased,the viability of cells were gradually decreased in treated group,there were statistical differences compared with 0 μmol · L-1 treated group (all P ＜ 0.05).The relative expression of SMP30 in control group and 100 μmol · L-1 and 200 μmol · L-1 treated group were 0.273 ±0.055,0.464 ± 0.058,0.442 ± 0.050,respectively.There were significant differences between 100 μmol · L-1,200 μmol · L-1 treated group and control group (all P ＜ 0.05),and there was no statistical difference between 100 μmol · L-1 and 200 μmol · L-1 treated group (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion SMP30 is up-regulated in HLECs under acute oxidative stress induced by H2O2,the cell morphology is changed,the viability of cells is decreased,and SMP30 may be involved in the process of acute oxidative stress in HLECs.

Infectious clone is a useful tool in exploring viral replication and pathogenesis. In order to prevent linear PCV2 cyclization, PCR mutagenesis was used to construct the first molecular clone (pSK-2PCV2) by ligating two copies of the complete PCV2 genome with the pBluescript SK (pSK) vector. In addition, pSK-PCV2 and ds-PCV2 were constructed. PK-15 cells were transfected with above three infectious clones. Indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) revealed that the virus antigen mainly localized in infected cell nucleolus and cytoplasm. PCV2 specific nucleotide fragment in cell culture was amplified by RT-PCR. Typical porcine circovirus particles with diameter about 17 nm were also observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM) in the infected cells. The rescued virus sequences from the cultures had 100% homology with the inserting PCV2 genome. The rescued virus shared similar properties with that of the parental virus. The study establishes a platform for further research on the virus molecular biology and pathogenicity.
Animals ; Cell Line ; Circoviridae Infections ; virology ; Circovirus ; genetics ; growth & development ; pathogenicity ; physiology ; Cloning, Molecular ; DNA, Viral ; genetics ; physiology ; Recombination, Genetic ; genetics ; Swine ; Transfection ; Virulence ; Virus Replication

The Assistive Devices Program was funded and supported sufficiently, and improved the qulity of life of the disabled persons significantly (scores of SF-36). Most disabled users were satisfied with the Program. Some problems, such as inefficient way of working,undefined screening standards, lack of integrity of the assessment content, limited categories of assistive devices and home modifications,unavailable follow-up services, needed to be improved.

Objective:To provide insight into the clinical characteristics, therapy and prognosis of patients with radiation-induced brainstem injury after radiotherapy.Methods:From August 2013 to September 2021, 13 patients with radiation-induced brainstem injury were included in this study at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, and the general information and strategy of radiotherapy were collected. A retrospective analysis was adopted to investigate the clinical and radiological characteristics, treatment and clinical outcomes.Results:There were 13 cases in total, including 4 females and 9 males. The onset age of enrolled patients ranged from 29 to 66 years with an average of (48.15±10.23) years. The median dose targeted at tumor area was 70 Gy with in 33 fractions. The median interval between radiotherapy and the diagnosis of radiation-induced brainstem injury was 24 months. The common clinical manifestations included dysphagia, bucking dysarthria, dizziness and problem with balance. The MRI radiological features were hypointense on T1WI, hyperintense on T2WI, and irregularly enhanced with contrast. The median follow-up was 45 months. Seven cases got improvements, while 3 had no obvious efficacy and 3 cases died. No significant differences in prognosis were observed between those received traditional glucocorticoid and those received bevacizumab treatment( P=0.079). Conclusions:The common symptoms of radiation-induced brainstem injury were symptoms of posterior cranial nerves injury and ataxia. Lesions mostly happened in pons and medulla, with hypointense on T1WI and hyperintense on T2WI. Half of the patients have improved after treatment. There was no significant difference in prognosis between glucocorticoid and bevacizumab treatment.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the number of dissected lymph nodes and the incidence of injury to parathyroid glands during surgery for papillary thyroid carcinoma (DTC) in young patients.

METHODSThis study collected clinicopathological data of 51 young patients with PTC. Of the 51 patients, 18 patients were classified into carbon nanoparticles group (CNP group) and 33 patients into traditional surgical group (TS group). The number of dissected lymph nodes and the incidence of injury to parathyroid glands were analyzed using Wilcoxon rank sum test and chi-square test.

RESULTSThere were 16 males and 35 females, with a male/female ratio of 1: 2.19. The age ranged from 14 to 29 (25 ± 3.9) years. There was no statistically significant difference in age, gender, T-classification, TNM stage and surgical procedures between two groups (P > 0.05). The total number of dissected lymph nodes in CNP group was higher than that in TS group (Z = -2.258, P < 0.05) . However, significant difference in the total number of metastatic lymph nodes between the two groups was not found (Z = -0.396, P > 0.05). In level VI, the detected lymph node number of group CNP was higher than that of TS group (Z = -2.461, P < 0.05) but there was no significant difference in the detected number of metastatic lymph nodes (Z = -1.396, P > 0.05) . The rates of injury to parathyroid gland were 5.5% in CNP group and 18.2% in TS group, respectively (χ(2) = 1.568, P > 0.05).

CONCLUSIONCarbon nanoparticles could be an effective lymph nodes tracer applying to PTC operation in young patients.

Carbon ; Carcinoma ; therapy ; Carcinoma, Papillary ; Female ; Humans ; Lymph Node Excision ; Lymph Nodes ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Male ; Nanoparticles ; Nanotubes, Carbon ; Parathyroid Glands ; Thyroid Neoplasms ; therapy