OBJECTIVE To study the effect of stapes footplate fixation of on the middle ear transfer function. METHODS A finite element model of stapes footplate fixation was developed by changing the Young's module after constructing a normal adult finite element ear model, which was developed based on a normal temporal bone scanning data using Micro-CT. The displacement at the umbo of tympanic membrane and at the center of the stapes footplate were calculated under certain sound pressure. RESULTS In case of stapes footplate fixation, compared with the normal data, the displacement at the center of stapes footplate was reduced significantly (-47 dB), but which was mild at the umbo of tympanic membrane. CONCLUSION The stapes footplate fixation ear model in this study showed an obvious displacement reduction of the stapes footplate. Further study using fresh temporal bone is necessary.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the expression of breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) in primary breast carcinoma and to determine whether such expression can predict survival. Methods: Expression of BCRP in 60 breast cancer patients was determined by immunohistochemistry on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor section. The relationship between the expression of BCRP with the clinicphathological characteristics and the prognosis of breast cancer patients were also analyzed. Results: ①BCRP expression was observed in 21 of 60 (35%) cases.② BCRP expression was more frequently observed in patients with lymph node metastasis or hormone receptor (P 0. 05) .③Kaplan-Meier analyses revealed that BCRP expression associated only with disease-free survival (DFS) (P 0. 05) . ④In univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses, tumor size, lymph node metastasis and estrogen receptor (ER) was associated with DFS and OS (P

The regulation of epigenetics on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) has been a research hot spot in medical area. This paper mainly summarizes the progress of the regulation of DNA methylation, histone acetylation, small interfering RNA (siRNA) induced gene silence and microRNA (miRNA) on BMSCs. Our analysis shows that the regulation of epigenetics on BMSCs plays a significant role in the repair of bone tissue, nervous tissue and cardiac muscle.
Acetylation ; Bone and Bones ; DNA Methylation ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; Hematopoietic Stem Cells ; Histones ; Humans ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ; cytology ; MicroRNAs ; Myocardium ; RNA, Small Interfering ; Wound Healing

[Objective] The efleet of sagittal orientations of articular facet on the contact force and contact regions of a lumbar spine segment was evaluated.[Methods] [Results]Three-dimensional geometrical and mechanical accurate finite element models of the lumbar L4、5 motion segment representing three sagittal-orientations articular facet were generated and invalidated by an effective CAD method.Contact force and contact regions of the articular facets of three finite element models were predicted under the pure shearing loads.[Result] Under anterior shear condition,the contact force on the facet decreased with the increase of sagittal 0rientation of articular facet.however.in posterior shear load,the contact force on the facet increased with the increase of sagittal orientation.Meanwhile,under both pure shear loading,the percentages of the sagittal and the transversal components are increased with the dectease of the sagittal angle.However,under the salne load condition,there are no difference between the contact regions of the three models with different facet joint angle.[Conclusion]The spatial orientation and geometric forms of the coronal facet articular surfaces are more effective in restricting motion in transversal and sagittal planes while assuming a minor role in resisting axial force or motion than sagittal facet articular surface.It Was presumed that anterior shear force play a more prominent contribution on the degeneration of the facet joint with coronal articular surface compared with posterior shear force.

Objective: To explore the effect of apelin on angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and intracellular signal transduction mechanism in experimental rats.
Methods: The cardiomyocyte from 1 to 3 days neonatal rats were cultured with Ang II to induce the cardiomyocyte hypertrophy, and the cells were treated by apelin at different concentrations. The [3H] Leucine incorporation, cardiomyocyte surface area and total protein expression were analyzed to evaluate the degree of cardiomycyte hypertrophy. The protein expressions of intracellular BNP, β-MHC, nuclear factor 3 of activated T cells (NFATc3), calcineurin, phospho-calcineurin, calmodulin kinase II (CaMK II) and phospho-CaMK II were assessed by Western blot analysis. The mRNA expressions of BNP andβ-MHC were examined by RT-PCR.
Results: Apelin may inhibit Ang II induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophic response in a dose-dependent manner, the maximum inhibition was achieved at Ang II 1000 nmol/L. Meanwhile, apelin may inhibit Ang II-induced elevations of intracellular resting free calcium level, mRNA expressions of BNP andβ-MHC, protein expressions of NFATc3, phospho-calcineurin, CaMK II and phospho-CaMK II in a dose-dependent manner.
Conclusion: Apelin may inhibit Ang II-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy in experimental rats which might be related to Ca2+-dependent calcineurin signal pass ways.

AIM:To study the reversal effects of multidrug resistance by transfecting tumor necrosis factor ?(TNF-?) cDNA and multidrug resistant 1(MDR1) gene antisense RNA into multidrug resistant breast cancer cell line MCF-7/ADR.METHODS:The recombinant vector of enhanced green fluorescent protein(EGFP) with MDR1 antisense RNA and recombinant vector of red fluorescent protein(DsRed2) with TNF-? cDNA were constructed by RT-PCR and DNA recombinant techniques.The recombinant vectors were transfected into multidrug resistant breast cancer cell line MCF-7/ADR.The cell growth curves,cell apoptosis rates,MDR1 gene expression at mRNA and P-gp levels,and the sensitivity to ADR were determined before and after the transfection.RESULTS:After the transfection,cells showed lower growth rate,higher apoptosis rate,lower MDR1 expression at mRNA and P-gp levels,and the sensitivity to ADR increased significantly.CONCLUSION:Transfection of TNF-? cDNA and MDR1 antisense RNA into multidrug resistant breast cancer cells may have good effects on reversal of multidrug resistance.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility of the treatment of otosclerosis using laser stapedotomy with mini incision in the external auditory meatus. METHOD: Thirteen patients(15 ears) with otosclerosis evidence on clinic history. They were all operated using the laser assisted stapedotomy by mini incision in external auditory meatus because of the wide straight canal. Laser resection the tendo musculistapedius and anterior and postrior arch, breaking the articulatioincudostapedia, removing the stapes superstructure, making a hole of 6mm diameter in the rear of stapes footplate by laser drilling, implanting the corresponding length Piston artificial ossicle. RESULT: All the surgeries were successful and the operation time was about one hour. There was only one patient manifested vertigo and nausea after the operation. But the symptoms improved three days later after the expectant treatment. All the incisions were healed in the externals. There was significant difference between the preoperative and postoperative PTA. The air conduct improved in every frequent and the bone conduct improved in 1 kHz, 2 kHz and 4 kHz. CONCLUSION Laser assisted stapedotomy by mini incision in the external auditory meatus in patients having wide straight canal with otosclerosis can shorten the operation time, minimize the tissue damage, fasten the healing of the incision and reduce the complications postoperatively. In addition, the mini incision is beauty and easy to nurse.
Ear Canal ; surgery ; Humans ; Lasers ; Otosclerosis ; surgery ; Postoperative Complications ; Postoperative Period ; Prostheses and Implants ; Stapes ; Stapes Surgery ; Treatment Outcome

Object To investigate the preparation technique and optimal formulation of Breviscapin Sustained release Pellets (BSP) and the release mechanism of breviscapin from the pellets. Methods BSP was prepared by extrusion spheronization method. Based on the studies of influential factors, optimal formulation modified to release drug over 12 h was obtained by the orthogonal design. And release mechanism of breviscapin from BSP was established by equation fitting. Results Prepared BSP has such advantages as simple technique, uniformity in diameters and high loading with even contents. They can release drug for 12 h. And the release of breviscapin could be mainly controlled by diffusion associated with slight erosion. Conclusion Extrusion spheronization method is simple for the preparation of BSP, and useful for the large scale prodution.

Objective To evaluate the effects of facial nerve reconstruction surgery by reviewing the clinical information and follow-up results of 42 cases.Methods The clinical data of 42 patients who were diagnosed as facial schwannoma and received tumor resection and facial nerve reconstruction simultaneously from January 2004 to December 2015 in our department were studied.The surgeries included anastomosis between the two faical nerves(3 cases), facial nerve transplantation(4 cases), Hypoglossal/masseteric-facial nerve anastomosis(27 cases) and cross-facial nerve graft(8 cases).We evaluated the facial nerve function using H-B grade and Fisch score post-operation (1 week, 3 months,6 months and 1 year after surgery).Results The Fisch scores were significantly different between 1 week and 3 months, 3 months and 6 months post-operation for patients received cross-facial nerve graft.The facial nerve function became better as time went by.While there were no difference between 6 months and 1 year post-operation.On the other hand, the scores were significantly different between 6 months and 1 year post-operation for patients received hypoglossal/masseteric facial nerve anastomosis.Conclusion Most patients received tumor section and facial nerve reconstruction simultaneously could gain good results, it took a long time for the facial nerve function to return to a stable state and some of them were still in recovering 1 year after surgery.

0.05).Conclusion Both PTX plus DDP and NVB plus DDP are effective to advanced breast cancer.There are no significant difference between the two groups.The two regimens can be applied to the first line chemotherapy.