The epithelial cells of human prostatic hyperplasia had been studied cytochemically for 5'-nucleotidase and thiamine pyrophosphatase activity with light and electron microscopy. The 5'-nucleotidase (5'-Nase) activities were present in the epithelial cells at lysosomes, Golgi vacuoles, vesicles, secretory vacuoles and free surface of plasmic membrane, the secretion material within the acinar lumina of the prostate gland also showed 5'-nucleotidase reaction product. The activity of 5'-nucleotidase has not markedly changed by the actinomyces globispores treatment, but slightly decreased after estrogen treatment. It was no enzyme reaction after treated by testectomy.Activities of thiamine pyrophosphatase (TPPase) were restricted to the Golgi area, and there were heavy deposits of reaction products in concave face of Golgi saccule. The activities of TPPase were not markedly changed by estrogen and actinomyces globispores treatments but none of enzyme activities could be seen after testectomy.

Long tracheal lesions are mainly caused by stenosis, infection, trauma, malignant tumors and other factors. Resection of the diseased tissue or stenosis and end-to-end anastomosis is currently the gold standard for long tracheal lesions treatment. However, these treatment programs have proven to have major limitations. In recent years, tissue engineering technology has been regarded as a promising medical alternative treatment method, and the selection of scaffold materials is one of key parts. With the continuous exploration of domestic and foreign researchers, biological materials have been continuously developed and applied to the research of tissue engineering trachea. Tissue engineering degradable scaffold materials can be divided into natural polymer material scaffolds and synthetic polymer scaffolds according to the different sources. The scaffold material can be modified or compounded as needed to improve the biological properties of scaffolds. In addition, with the continuous development of biological printing technology, different scaffold materials can be better combined and used. Biodegradable scaffolds have become a new research direction in the field of tissue engineering trachea due to their polymer properties, and have good application prospects.

AIM: To observe the effect of Jiawei sinisan (JWSNS) on some amino acids in hippocampus of rats with chronic stress. METHODS: Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: control, model and JWSNS group. OPA (HPLC) was adopted to detect the contents of amino acids in hippocampus. RESULTS: The contents of Glu and Asp in hippocampus of model group increased significantly ( P

Objective To learn the effect on carcinoma xenograft in nude mice by inhibiting human papillomavirus 16(HPV16) E6 gene expression in CaSki cell. Methods The recombinant plasmids expressing HPV16 E6 small interference RNA (siRNA) were transfected into CaSki cell. The cells expressing recombinant plasmid was screened out with G418. The expression of E6 mRNA was determined by RT-PCR. The cells were inoculated into BALB/c nude mice subcutaneouly and the growth of the xenograft carcinoma was observed. After the pGensil-CH2 recombinant was injected into the carcinoma, the growth of carcinoma and pathological changes of carcinoma were observed. Results The CaSki cell expressing E6 siRNA was obtained, and HPV16 E6 mRNA expression in CaSki cell was down-regulated. The oncogenicity of the CaSki cell expressing E6 siRNA was degraded, the inhibition rate was up to 71.4% as compared with that of control group. The growth of tumor in nude mice was inhibited after the E6 siRNA plasmids were injected into the nude mice. The volume and weight of the tumor treated by siRNA were smaller than that of control group significantly. More necrotic area and less cell division phase were observed under light microscope in the E6 siRNA treated tumor. Conclusion The oncogenicity of the CaSki cell was degraded after silencing HPV16 E6 gene in CaSki cell by E6 siRNA.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of intensive dose atorvastatin on preventive contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in elder with coronary heart disease (CHD) after elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).Methods110 subjects older than 60 who received elective PCI,were randomly divided into intensive dose atorvastatin group (the study group,n =50) and conventional treatment group (the control group,n =50).On the ba sis of the hydration therapy,the study group received atorvastatin and the control group received atorvastatin.Scr、β2- MG and liver function were checked for evidence of tubular or glomemlar damage before and after elective PCI were compared between the two groups.Ccr was calculated according to Cockcroft-Gault formula;The incidence of the major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and cytotoxicity and hepatotoxicity of rosuvastation were respectively recorded in 30 days follow-up period.ResultsCcr in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group at day 1 [( 73.12 ± 16.89 ) ml/min vs ( 63.89 ± 18.42 ) ml/min,P =0.036],day 2 [( 65.32 ± 13.46 ) ml/min vs (55.63 ± 15.47 )mL/min,P =0.021] ;Blood β2-M in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group at day 1 [( 2.44 ± 0.42 ) ml/min vs ( 2.69 ± 0.63 ) mL/min,P =0.009],day 3 ( 2.52 ± 0.46 ) mL/min vs (2.81 ±0.63) ml/min,P =0.011],day 3[(2.37 ±0.43) ml/min vs (2.54 ±0.65 ) ml/min,P =0.021].The incidence of CIN was lower in the study group than that in the control group(6％ vs 24％,P =0.012).During 30days clinical follow-up,the incidence of the MACE in the control group was more than the study group ( x2 =5.316,P =0.021).There was no significant difference between the two groups for the cytotoxicity and hepatotoxicity.ConclusionHigh dose atorvastatin may be more efficient in prevention CIN in elder before elective PCI and this higher dose may be safe to the elder.

BACKGROUND: When one is in a stress state, some amino acids as neurotransmitter in his brain are of important regulating action to his cerebral functions and his psychic behaviors,and some traditional Chinese drugs can regulate the stress state of the body.OBJECTIVE:To observe the content changes of glutamic acid,aspartic acid, γ-aminobutyric acid and taurine in the hypothalamus and hippocampus of rats under repeatedly psychic stress so as to investigate the effects of tiaogan recipe, jianpi recipe, bushen recipe and ginsenoside on them.DESIGN: A randomized grouping and controlled observation trial.SETTING:Department of Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) of Basic Medical Science College, Guangzhou University of TCM.MATERIALS:The experiment was completed from March 2002 to January 2003 at the Animal Center of Guangzhou University of TCM.Totally60 Wistar rats were randomly divided into 6 groups: normal, model, tiaogan, bushen, jianpi and ginsenoside groups, with 10 in each group. Compositions and doses of tiaogan recipe: radix bupleuri 5 g, fruetus gardeniae 5 g,radix paeoniae alba 15 g,fructus lycii 15 g,fructus aurantii 6 g,radix rehmanniae 18 g, concha haliotidis 30 g. Compositions and doses of shenqi pill: radix rehmanniae 30 g, rhizoma dioscoreae 15 g, fructus corni 15 g,rhizoma alismatis 10 g,poria 10 g,cortex moutan radicis 10 g,ramulus cinnamomi 4 g, radix aconiti praeparata 4 g. Compositions and doses of sijunzi decoction:radix codonopsis pilosulae 20 g,rhizoma atractylodis macrocephalae 15 g, poria 15 g, radix glycyrrhizae preparata 6 g.METHODS:① The traditional Chinese medicines were conventionally decocted; and the tiaogan recipe condensed to the liquid containing1.69 g/mL crude drug, shenqi pill containing 1.76 g/mL crude drug,sijunzi decoction containing 1.01 g/mL crude drug.Ginsenoside was prepared as 7 g/L water solution.The rats in the normal and model groups were by gavage given 2 mL of 9.0 g/L sodium chloride injection.The rats in the tiaogan, bushen, jianpi and ginsenoside groups were respectively by gavage given 2 mL of tiaogan recipe, shenqi pill, sijunzi decoction and ginsenoside solution 1 hour before immobilization stress. ② Except for rats in the normal group, those in the rest groups were all conducted for establishment of psychic stress reaction model.The rats were put into an immobilization tube,their action space was gradually reduced by using a mobile insertion piece,they were regulated to a nervous state without prpduction of intense revolting, which was done once a day, starting with 4 hours immobilization on the first day, and later on increased by 30-60 minutes per day, for consecutive 14 days. ③ The whole brain of the rats in each group was collected by decapitation,OPA high-performance liquid chromatography was used for assays of the contents of glutamic acid, aspartic acid, γaminobutyric acid and taurine in hypothalamus and hippocampus of the rats.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The content changes of glutamic acid,aspartic acid,γ-aminobutyric acid and tanrine in the hypothalamus and hippocampus of rats in each group.RESULTS: Totally 60 rats involved all entered into the result analysis. ①The content changes of glutamic acid in the hypothalamus and hippocampus of rats in each group:Compared with normal group,the contents of glutamic acid in hypothalamus of rats in the tiaogan, jianpi,bushen and ginsenoside groups were markedly decreased [(21.85±8.19), (15.76±1.80),(14.68±7.91), (21.46±5.45), (13.43±7.68) μmoL/g]; compared with model group,the contents in the tiaogan, bushen, jianpi and ginsenoside groups were obviously raised [(11.04±3.65), (11.78±2.17), (18.67±2.98), (20.91 ±3.96),(17.71±1.83) μ moL/g, P ＜ 0.05, P ＜ 0.01, P ＜ 0.01, P ＜ 0.05]. ② The content changes of aspartic acid in the hypothalamus and hippocampus of rats in each group:Compared with model group,the contents of aspartic acid in the hypothalamus in the jianpi and ginsenoside groups were obviously decreased [(8.65±1.18), (5.72±1.32), (4.67±1.88) μmoL/g, P ＜ 0.01,P ＜ 0.01], while the contents in the hippocampus of rats in the jianpi,bushen and ginsenoside groups were markedly raised[(2.58 ±0.87),(3.93±0.49), (4.52±0.98), (3.83±0.41) μmoL/g, P ＜ 0.01, P ＜ 0.01, P ＜ 0.05].③ The content changes of γ-aminobutyric acid in the hypothalamus and hippocampus of rats in each group:Compared with model group,the contents of γ-aminobutyric acid in the hypothalamus of rats in the tiaogan,jianpi,bushen and ginsenoside groups were markedly decreased[(20.92±4.96), (15.87±2.90), (13.84±2.63), (14.94±3.98), (10.94±3.68) μ moL/g,P ＜ 0.05, P ＜ 0.05, P ＜ 0.01, P ＜ 0.01], while the contents in the hypothalamus were obviously raised [(4.12±1.66), (4.18±1.04), (6.67±1.29),(6.11±0.99), (6.37±0.78) μmoL/g, P＜ 0.05, P＜ 0.01, P＜ 0.01, P＜ 0.01].④ The content changes of taurine in the hypothalamus and hippocampus of rats in each group: Compared with model group, the contents of taurine in the hypothalamus of rats in the tiaogan, jianpi, bushen and ginsenoside groups were markedly decreased [(10.24±1.72), (7.82±1.14), (8.00±2.05),(6.42±3.17) μmoL/g, P ＜ 0.05, P ＜ 0.05, P ＜ 0.01], while the contents in the hippocampus in the jianpi and ginsenoside groups were obviously raised [(12.61±3.51), (17.03±2.74), (18.04±2.14) μnoL/g, P＜ 0.01, P＜ 0.01].CONCLUSION:The central acting site of tiaogan recipe may mainly be in the hypothalamus,possibly being related with down-regulating amino acids.While the central acting sites ofjianpi recipe,bushen recipe and ginsenoside may include the hippocampus and hypothalamus, being mainly related with up-regulating amino acids,through enhancing the integration of the hippocampus on stress so as to gain the effect of anti-injury of stress.

Obiective To compare the sensitivity and specificity of strain imaging(SI)and restredistribution Tl-201(RR-201 TI)SPECT imaging in evaluating myocardial viability among patients with STelevation acute myocardial infarction(AMI).Methods Twenty-six AMI patients underwent echocardiography and RR-201 Tl-SPECT imaging a week(baseline)after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)therapy.At baseline,wall motion score(WMS)and systolic strain were assessed,SPECT scoring were performed on 16 segments of left ventricle(LV).WMS was repeated more than 3 months later to assess myocardial viability,which is deemed as reference.Results ①Two hundred and sixty segments in the"at risk"regions were followed up for(5±2)months,among which 201 were identified as viable and 59 were not,according to the WMS.②In comparison to the reference standard,the sensitivity and specificity of RR-201 Tl-SPECT to predict myocardial viability were 87%(175/201)and 58%(34/59)respectively.③The sensitivity and specificity of systolic strain(Set)to predict myocardial viability after AMl were 81% and 66% respectively at the optimal cut-off value of-60%.④Set was moderately concordant with SPECT scoring(Kappa=0.40)and the agreement between the two methods was 77%(199/260).Conclusions In ST-elevation AMI,SI and RR-201 Tl-SPECT appears equivalent in predicting segmental recovery after reperfusion,and SI could be a convenient and low-cost alternative for the non-invasive evaluation of myocardial viability.

Objective To investigate whether gut microbiome dysbiosis and translocation occurred in experimental uremia,and whether they consequently contribute to microinflammation.Methods Health male SD rats were randomly divided into uremic group and sham group.Uremic group were operated for 5/6 nephrectomy to establish uremic models,while sham group were only operated for nephrocapsulotomy.Postoperative blood,livers,spleens,and mesenteric lymph nodes (MLNs) were subjected to bacterial 16S ribosomal DNA amplification to determine if bacteria were present.Bacterial genomic DNA samples from the MLNs and colon were amplified with specific primers designed by the 16SrRNA sequence of the species obtained from blood,livers and spleens.Pyrosequencing was used to analyze the ileum and colonic microbio.me of each subject.Intestinal permeability to 99mTc-DTPA,plasma hs-CRP,and IL-6 were measured.Results Bacterial DNA in extraiutestinal sites and altered colonic microbiomes at the phylum,family,and genus levels were detected in some rats in the uremic group.Bacterial genomic DNA in MLNs and colon were obtained by primers specific for bacterial species observed from blood,livers,and spleens of identical individuals.Intestinal permeability,plasma hs-CRP,and IL-6 levels were statistically higher in the uremic group compared with that in sham group(all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Gut microbiome dysbiosis occurs and presumably bacteria translocate to the systemic and lymph circulation,thereby contributing to microinflammation in experimental uremia.

Objective To analyze the difference of the venous port access (VPA) and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in cancer chemotherapy.Methods All eligible studies on VPA and PICC were searched in the databases of PubMed,China National Knowledge Internet (CNKI),Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM),WANFANG Database and VIP Database.Literatures screening,quality evaluation and data extraction were conducted according to Cochrane Handbook;Meta-analysis was calculated by using RevMan 5.2.Results Twenty-nine studies with a total of 4 449 cases of patients were included in this Meta-analysis,with 1 912 cases in experimental group which adopted VPA and 2 537 cases in controlled group which adopted PICC.Experimental group had advantages in the average catheter retention time (SMD=3.36,95％CI 2.51-4.21) and quality of life (RR=1.61,95％CI 1.15-2.24) compared with controlled group.The overall complication rate (RR=0.26,95％CI 0.20-0.34,P＜0.01),phlebitis incidence (RR=0.08,95％CI 0.04-0.16,P＜0.01),catheter infection incidence (RR=0.32,95％CI 0.23-0.44,P＜0.01),catheter obstruction incidence (RR=0.32,95％CI 0.22-0.48,P＜0.01),catheter dystopy incidence (RR=0.18,95％CI 0.09-0.37,P＜0.01) in experimental group were remarkably lower than that in controlled group.However,no significant difference was found between the two groups in the incidence of the puncture success rate for the first time,errhysis or hematoncus,thrombus and catheter leakage (P ＞0.05).Conclusions Compared with PICC,VPA had advantages in a long retention time,fewer complications and few influence on quality of life.Therefore,VPA should be widely used in cancer chemotherapy.

AIM: To observe the effect of Jiawei Sini Decoction (JWSND) on glucocorticoid receptor (GCR) in thymocytes of chronic psychological stress rats. METHODS: The rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, control group (C), model group (M), group treated by JWSND (C 1), group treated by ginsenosides (C 2). The number of thymocyte GCR sites and the GCR nuclear thanslocation rate were detected by radioimmunoassay. RESULTS: Compared with the control group, in the model group, the thymocyte weight index lowered significantly ( P