OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of Birinapant on hepatocellular carcinoma cells and its related molecular mechanisms. METHODS: Human hepatocellular carcinoma cells QGY-7701 were treated with 0, 1, 5, 25 and 125 nmol/L Birinapant for 24, 48 and 72 hours respectively, each experiment 3 wells.The proliferation activity of cells, the apoptosis levels, the cells nuclear type, the mitochondrial membrane potential, the transcription and expression levels of genes and the cytotoxicity of Birinapant were analyzed.At the same time, 4-week-old male BALB/C mice were randomly divided into 5 groups, with 20 mice in each group.The mice were inguinal injected with QGY-7701 cells, and then subcutaneous injected with Birinapant (concentrations ranging from 0, 1, 5, 25, 125 μg/kg) in each group after two days, once every other day.On 18 day since first Birinapant injection, 10 mice were killed in each group to weigh tumor tissue and survival time was recorded from the remaining 10 mice.The effects of Birinapant on the growth of the tumor and the survival time of tumor-bearing mice were observed. RESULTS: Compared with the negative control (NC) group, the proliferation activity of QGY-7701 was inhibited significantly after Birinapant treatment and the apoptosis levels were increased significantly (<0.01).The cell mitochondrial membrane potential was decreased and the karyotype was changed (<0.01).At the same time, the transcription and expression levels of genes cellular inhibitor of apoptosis protein 1(cIAP-1), cellular inhibitor of apoptosis protein 2(cIAP-2), ras, raf, mek and erk were significantly decreased (<0.01), while the expression levels of caspase-3 and caspase-9 genes were up-regulated (<0.01).Compared with the model group (MG), the growth of the tumor was inhibited significantly and the survival time of the tumor-bearing mice was prolonged after Birinapant treatment (<0.01). CONCLUSIONS Birinapant can inhibit the expression of cIAP-1, cIAP-2 and the proteins of Ras-Raf-MEK-ERK signal pathways, so as to activate the mitochondria mediated endogenous apoptosis pathway.Birinapant shows a certain inhibitory effect on liver cancer.
Animals ; Apoptosis ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Dipeptides ; Humans ; Indoles ; Liver Neoplasms ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mitochondrial Proteins

Animals ; Apoptosis ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; Disulfides ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases ; Stomach Neoplasms/drug therapy* ; Sulfoxides

Aged ; Anxiety ; Health Status ; Humans ; Nurses ; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/epidemiology* ; Workplace Violence

0.05).CONCLUSION:Single oral dose of atenolol had no significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of nitrendipine.

Objective To investigate the effects of nordihydroguaiaretic acid(NDGA), a general lipoxygenase inhibitor, on the proliferation and apoptosis of human prostate cancer PC-3 ceils and ex-plore the mechanism. Methods The cultured PC-3 ceils were exposured to NDGA at the different concentrations of 0 (control group), 20, 40, 80 and 160 μmol/L, respectively. The effect of NDGA on growth inhibition and apoptosis inducement were measured with morphometry, MTT and TUNEL as-say. The activity of caspase-3 was determinated with flow cytometry. Results The survival rate of PC-3 cell decreased significantly after treated with 40, 80, 160 μmol/L NDGA. The apoptosis indices of PC-3 cell dealt with 0, 20, 40, 80 and 160 μmol/L NDGA for 48 h were (2.9±0.2)%, (3.2±0.3)%, (68.5±0.8)%, (86.2±0.3)% and (86.9±0.6)%, respectively. When PC-3 cells were treated with 0, 20, 40, 80, 160 μmol/L NDGA for 48 h, the positive rates of activated caspase-3 were (3.9±0.0)%, (4.15±0.1)%, (55.5±0.8)%, (75.1±0.3)%, and (76.3±0.7)%, respectively. Compared with the control group, the apoptosis indices and positive rates of activated caspase-3 in the groups of 40, 80, and 160 μmol/L NDGA increased significantly(P<0.05). Conclusions NDGA can inhibit the growth and induce apoptosis of PC-3 cells. The mechanism may be related with intra-cellular activation of caspase-3.

Objective To evaluate the clinical value of laparoscopy in adrenal surgery.Methods From December 2000 to May 2006,86 cases of adrenal space-occupying lesion received laparoscopic adrenalectomy via transperitoneal(n=1),retroperitoneal(n=81) and hand-assisted transperitoneal(n=4) approach,respectively.Results All the operations were successful without conversion to open surgery and severe complications.The mean operative time was 72 min(range,50-175 min).The mean blood loss was 54 ml(range,15-120 ml).The postoperative hospital stay was 6.3 d(range,5-8 d).Imaging examinations revealed no tumor recurrence and metastasis during the mean follow-up period of 26.5 months(range,2-65 months)in 86 patients.The symptoms of patients with functional tumor was alleviated or disappeared.Conclusions Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has advantages of minimal invasion,less blood loss,and quicker recovery,and it should be the fist choice for most adrenal space-occupying lesions.

Animals ; Apoptosis ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms/drug therapy* ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Naphthoquinones ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the short-term clinical effect of direct anterior approach (DAA) in total hip arthroplasty(THA). METHODS: From January 2018 to September 2018, the data of 30 patients(33 hips) who underwent the first THA using the side lying DAA completed by the same operation team were followed up and evaluated. There were 19 males and 11 females;the age was 58 to 80 (69.0±5.4) years old;the visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain was used, Harris scoring system, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, related complications and hip radiographs were evaluated in clinical and imaging aspects. RESULTS: Thirty patients (33 hips) were followed up for 12 to 20(14.3±3.7) months, operation time (66.0±7.2) min and intraoperativehemorrhage (156±32) ml. The position of acetabulum prosthesis was examined by imaging:anteversion angle (18.6±3.6)° and abduction angle (41.2±4.8)° respectively. The VAS score was improved from 7 to 9(8.1±1.4) before operation to 1 to 3(1.9±0.7) at 1 month after operation. Harris score of hip joint improved significantly, from 28 to 46(35.4±5.2) before operation to 76 to 92 (88.6±4.5) at 1 month after operation, 74 to 93 (85.6±6.9) at 6 months after operation, and 79 to 95 (90.7±8.1) at 12 months after operation, the difference was statistically significant(<0.05). Complications occurred in 3 cases of fracture of the proximal femur, including 1 case of hip sprain fracture due to careless walking one month after operation. Considering that incomplete fracture may have occurred during the operation, 1 case of avulsion fracture of anterior inferior iliac spine, no deep infection, no dislocation. There were 1 case of injury of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve and 2 cases of injury of tensor fascia lata, among which 1 case was complete incision of the edge of the hook. CONCLUSION The primary THA with DAA in lateral position has a good short;term clinical effect, can meet the needs of patients' rapid recovery, and is a safe and effective surgical approach.
Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Antiviral Agents ; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip ; Female ; Hepatitis C, Chronic ; Hip Joint ; Hip Prosthesis ; Humans ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome

Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of a quality improvement program for facilitating breastfeeding and improving clinical outcomes for very low birth weight infants (VLBWI). Methods: VLBWI admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Shaoxing Women and Children's Hospital before the implementation of the quality improvement program from February 2016 to January 2017 were retrospectively selected as control group (n=84), while those admitted after the implementation from August 2017 to July 2018 were enrolled as intervention group (n=75). Primary outcomes included breastfeeding rates by biological mothers and duration of achieving full enteral feeding and the secondary outcomes included duration of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC) and parenteral nutrition, PICC associated infections, average body weight growth rates during hospitalization, preterm-associated complications and mortality between the two groups were compared. Two independent sample t test, rank-sum test and Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test were used as statistical methods. Results: Compared with the control group, the intervention group had significantly increased breastfeeding rate [82.7% (62/75) vs 36.9% (31/84), χ²=34.183, P<0.001] and a shorter time to achieve full enteral feeding [M(P₂₅-P₇₅): 13(10-16) vs 17(14-23) d, Z=-4.542, P<0.001]. Moreover, the PICC indwelling time and parenteral nutrition duration were both significantly shortened after the implementation of quality improvement program [M(P₂₅-P₇₅): 10(7-13) vs 14(11-20) d, 12(9-15) vs 16(13-22) d, Z=-4.902 and -4.677; both P<0.001], but no statistical differences were found in any other secondary outcomes. Conclusions The quality improvement program is a feasible and practical approach to effectively improve breastfeeding rates in VLBWI and shorten the time required to achieve full enteral feeding.

OBJECTIVE: To study whether tricalcium phosphate(TCP) wear particles cause injuries of periprosthetic osteocytes in the mouse calvaria, and to explain its molecular mechanism. METHODS: Thirty six-week(ICR)male mice were randomly divided into sham group, model (TCP) group and 3-methyladenine (3-MA) group. A murine calvarial model of osteolysis was established by 30 mg of TCP wear particles implantation over the periosteum around the middle suture of calvaria in mice. On the second postoperative day, the autophagy specific inhibitor 3-MA (1.0 mg/kg) was subcutaneously injected to the calvaria in the 3-MA-treated mice every other day. After 2 weeks, blood and the calvaria were obtained. Micro-CT was used to detect bone mineral density(BMD), bone volume fraction (BVF) and porosity number. HE staining and flow cytometry were performed to analyze the viability and apoptosis of periprosthetic osteocytes. The serum levels of dentin matrix protein 1(DMP-1) and sclerostin (SOST) were determined by ELISA. The proteins expressions of DMP-1, SOST, Beclin-1 and microtuble-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC-3) were detected by Western blot in the calvaria osteocytes. RESULTS: Compared with the sham group, the mice in the TCP group showed that a significant decrease in the viability of periprosthetic osteocytes, but obvious increases in number of osteocytes death and osteocytes apoptosis (<0.05), and in serum level and protein expression of SOST; significant decreases in serum level and protein expression of DMP-1 (<0.05), and remarkable up-regulation of autophagy-related factors beclin-1 and the conversion of LC3-Ⅱ from LC3-I in the calvaria osteocytes. Compared with TCP group, the mice in the 3-MA group showed that injuries of calvaria osteocytes were obviously aggravated, and osteocytes apoptosis was significantly increased (<0.05). CONCLUSIONS TCP wear particles can cause injuries of periprosthetic osteocytes via activation of apoptosis and autophagy, which promotes osteolysis around the prosthesis osteolysis and joint aseptic loosening.
Animals ; Apoptosis ; Beclin-1 ; metabolism ; Bone Density ; Calcium Phosphates ; adverse effects ; Extracellular Matrix Proteins ; metabolism ; Glycoproteins ; metabolism ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred ICR ; Microtubule-Associated Proteins ; metabolism ; Osteocytes ; pathology ; Osteolysis ; Prostheses and Implants ; adverse effects ; Skull