Objective To determine whether kringle 4-5 could inhibit choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in mice induced by argon laser photocoagulation. Methods Fundus laser photocoagulation was performed on C57BL/6J mice to induce CNV. In treatment group, 20 ?g (low dosage group) and 50 ?g (high dosage group) kringle 4-5 were injected retrobulbarly after photocoagulation. In control group, equilibrium liquid was injected retrobulbarly. Choroidal neovascularization was evaluated on the 7th and 14th day after photocoagulation by fundus fluorescein angiography. The mice were killed on the 14th day after photocoagulation, the lesions were evaluated histologically and immunohistochemically, and the expression of CD105 was detected. The Expression of VEGF and bFGF was detected by immunohistochemistry on the 4th day after photocoagulation. Results The incidence of CNV was 64.3% in control group, 51.2%(P

0.05).Operation time in group A was shorter than that in group B,with significant difference(P0.05).No postoperative complication was found in two groups.[Conclusion]Unilateral TLIE technique has achieved satisfying postoperative effect compared with bilateral TLIF,with a good prospect in clinical application.

Objective To compare the efficacy of tramadol for patient-controlled intravenous versus provicial epidural analgesia (PCIA vs PCEA) and their effects on the T-lymphocyte subsets and natural killer (NK) cells during postoperative period in patients undergoing gynecological operation for tumor. Methods Thirty-nine ASA Ⅰ-Ⅱ patients aged 18-83 yr undergoing elective surgery for ovarian cancer or uterine cancer or myoma were randomly divided into two groups : PCIA group (n = 21) and PCEA group ( n = 18). Premedication consisted of intramuscular atropine 0.5 mg and phenobarbital 0.1 g. Operation was performed under epidural anesthesia. Epidural catheter was inserted at T12 -L1 approximately 3-4 cm into epidural space cephalad. The patients received a test dose of 2% lidocaine 5 ml. The first dose was 2% lidocaine 10-12 ml followed by 0.5% bupivacaine 5 ml every 45-60 min. Tramadol 100 mg was given iv in PCIA group or epidurally in PCEA group 15 min before the end of surgery. 100 ml of PCIA solution contained tramadol 800 mg (16 ml), haloperidol 5 mg (1 ml) and normal saline 83 ml and 100 ml of PCEA solution contained tramadol 400 mg (8 ml), haloperidol 5 mg (1 ml) and NS 91 ml. The PCA pump was set to deliver a background infusion at 2 ml?h-1 and a bolus dose 0.5 ml with lock-out interval of 15 min. Analgesia was assessed using VAS. Venous blood samples were taken for determination of T-lymphocyte subset (CD3+ , CD4+ , CD8+) and NK cell counts by flow cytometry the day before surgery and on 1st and 2nd postoperative day. Results The postoperative analgesia was satisfactory in both groups, and there was no significant difference in VAS scores between the two groups. No vomiting and respiratory depression were observed in both groups. The NK cell counts decreased significantly on the 1 st and 2nd postoperative day as compared with the preoperative value (P

A 7?year?old girl presented with a plaque on the left side of the face for 4 years. Skin examination revealed a well?marginated circular firm plaque measuring 6 cm × 5 cm in size on the left side of the face with purulent crusts on the surface, which was nontender to palpation. Histopathologic study showed ulceration and necrosis in some areas in the epidermis, diffuse dermal infiltration of lymphocytes, histiocytes and epithelioid cells with the presence of many neutrophilic granulocytes in some regions. Both periodic acid?Schiff(PAS)staining and acid?fast staining were negative. After 25 days of tissue culture, scotochromogenic Mycobacterium colonies grew, and colony smears showed positive acid?fast staining. The sequences of 16S rRNA and hsp65 genes of the fungal isolate showed 100%and 99%homology with those of Mycobacterium szulgai, respectively. After the treatment with rifampicin, isoniazid and ethambutol, the patient′s condition was improved.

Objective: The antitumor mechanism of Pleurotes sapidus on 4 kinds of tumor cell lines was studied. The active components of its ethanol extracts were studied. Methods:Using techniques of cell culture in vitro, phytochemical methods, FACS and RT-PCR, expressions of p53 and fas gene of four tumor cell lines treated with Pleurotas sapidu were analysed. Results:The apoptosis rates were remarkably increased after treated by ethanol extracts (0.1g/ml) and water extracts (0.1g/ml) for 12 h and 24 h respectively. The expression of P53 protein in the groups of ethanol and water extracts were significantly increased, and the gene expressions of p53 and fas were aslo highly up-regulated. Conclusion:The antitumor effect of Pleurotas sapidus on tumor cell lines in vitro is evident, and its mechanisms are probably associated with the regulation of apoptosis by inducing the gene expressions related to apoptosis.

ObjectiveUsing large sample clinical study to reevaluate the safety and efficacy of recombinant human growth hormone(ANSOMONE) in treating pediatric growth hormone deficiency(GHD).Methods1012 cases were administered with ANSOMONE at a dose of 0.1 IU · kg-1 · d -1 in bedtime for 6 months.The alteration of mean height,growth rate,height standard deviation scores,bone age,and anti-GH antibody and occurrence of adverse effects were observed.ResultsThe growth rate was promoted from ( 2.50 ± 0.85 ) cm/year to ( 13.44 ± 4.27 ) cm/year,the net growth rate was( 10.94 ±3.69)cm/year.There was significant difference between the pre-treatment and post-treatment patients ( P ＜ 0.01 ).The post-treatment anti-GH antibody positive rate was 13.34％,which had no obvious effect on the efficacy.Few patients exert transient inflammation reactions,which disappeared with any treatment.ConclusionANSOMONE had significant efficacy,and could promote the height increase obviously.It had good safety without any obvious side effect and early-maturing effect.

OBJECTIVETo observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) with branch-foundation acupoint combination on the indices regarding pituitary-target gland axis in aging rats with yang deficiency, so as to explore its regulating mechanism on aging rats with yang deficiency.

METHODSForty healthy Sprague-Dawley female rats were randomly divided into a normal control group, a model group, an EA group and an EA control group, 10 rats in each group. Except the normal control group, the rats in the rest 3 groups were all treated with subcutaneous injection of D-galactose for 40 d, followed by intramuscular injection of hydrocortisone for 7 d to establish aging model with yang deficiency. After the successful establishment of model, the EA group was treated with EA at "Guanyuan" (CV 4), "Housanli" (ST 36) and "Baihui "(GV 20) while the EA control group was treated with EA at "Zhongji" (CV 3) "Yinlingquan" (SP 9) and "Yintang" (GV 29); the rats in the normal control group and model group were immobilized and fixed during the same time period. The treatments were given 6 times per week totally for 4 weeks. With radiation immunity analysis method, the 8 biological indices of pituitary-target gland axis, including thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T3), tetraiodothyronine-4 (T4), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), corticosterone (CORT), estradiol (E2), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) were detected to observe the changes of their content.

RESULTSCompared with the normal control group, the serum level of TSH, T3, T4 and E2 were reduced in the model group (P<0.05, P< 0.01) while those of ACTH, CORT, FSH and LH were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the serum level of TSH, T3, T4 and E2 were increased in the EA group (P<0.05, P<0.01) while those of ACTH, CORT, FSH and LH were significantly reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the EA control group, the content of TSH was increased in the EA group without statistical significance (P>0.05), that of T3, T4 and E2 was increased (all P<0.05) and that of ACTH, CORT, FSH and LH was significantly reduced (all P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe electroacupuncture with branch-foundation acupoint combination has benign regulating effects on the key hormones of pituitary-target gland axis, which could effectively improve the dysfunction of pituitary-target gland axis that is caused by aging with yang deficiency; the efficacy of electroacupuncture with branch-foundation acupoint combination is superior to that of adjacent control acupoint combination.

Acupuncture Points ; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone ; blood ; secretion ; Aging ; blood ; metabolism ; Animals ; Disease Models, Animal ; Electroacupuncture ; Estradiol ; blood ; secretion ; Female ; Follicle Stimulating Hormone ; blood ; secretion ; Humans ; Pituitary Gland ; secretion ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Thyroid Hormones ; blood ; secretion ; Yang Deficiency ; blood ; metabolism ; therapy

Objective To investigate the clinical features and prognostic factors of nasal type NIGT cell lymphoma(NKTCL).Methods Records of 61 patients with pathologically confirmed nasal type NKTCL were reviewed.Detailed clinical and laboratory data were included in univariate analysis, and statistically significant factors in univariate analysis were then included in multivariate analysis.Results In univariate analysis,Ann Arbor stage,performance status,IPI,number of extra-lymphatic site,B symptoms,LDH and β-MG level.were found to be the prognostic factors associated with time to overall survival in nasal type NKTCL.In multivariate analysis, Ann Arbor stage,performance status,LDH and β2-MG level were independent prognostic factors of overall survival.Conclusion Ann Arbor stage,performance status,LDH and β2-MG level were demonstrated as independent prognostic factors of the overall survival in nasal type NKTCL.

Objective To study the characteristics of patients with acute arsine poisoning and its possible treatments. Methods The only use of drugs,or drugs with plasma exchange(PE)were used to treat 36 patients with acute arsine poisoning.The blood haemolysis,enzymes of creatinc kinase(CK),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),alkaline phosphatase (ALP),alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),?-hydroxybutyric dehydrogenase(HHBD), total bihrubin(TBIL),indirect bilirubin(IBIL),direct bilirubin(DBIL),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),serum creatinine (Cr)were observed.Results There was an exposure time-effect relation in clinical characteristics,and a linear correlation between the concentrations of arsenic in blood and urine(r=0.718,P=0.019),but no significant correlations were found between the concentrations of arsenic in blood or urine with CK,LDH,ALP,ALT,AST,HHBD,TBIL,IBIL, DBIL,BUN,Cr(P＞0.05).In patients with severe acute arsine poisoning,PE quickly controlled hemolysis within 24 hours,and prevented secondary damage in kidney and other organs,oliguria stage got much shorter,and CK,LDH,ALP, AST,HHBD,TBIL,IBIL,BUN significantly reduced at 24 to 72 hours after PE treatment(P＜0.05).Conclusions The only use of drug was enough for the treatment of mild acute arsine poisoning.To the patients with severe acute arsine poisoning,PE may be an effective method to control its blood hemolysis and prevent complications,which should be taken as early as possible.

Objective To develope both qualitative and quantitative analytic method of the four urinary markers,i.e.lactate,uracil,orotate and hippurate,from ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency(OTCD) by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry(GC-MS).Methods Urea in urine samples was decomposed with urease,and heptadecanoiate was added as internal standard,then protein was denatured with ethanol and removed by centrifugation.After evaporation,the residue was derivatized trimethylsilylly by BSTFA/TMCS,and analyzed by GC-MS.ResultsThe markers can be separated in total ion current profiles,with indentifications confirmed by mass spectra.The significantly elevated levels of lactate,uracil and orotate in urine from OTCD patient were droped to normal or subnormal levels,together with large amount of hippurate excretion in the urine,after clinical therapeutic measures,including introduction of benzoic acid,were performed.Conclusion GC-MS analysis of the urinary markers is a valuable tool for the diagnosis and evaluation of the therapeutic outcome of OTCD.