Objective To observe the location of the watershed zones of the choroidal blood supply relative to the optic disc in glaucoma by indocyanine green angiography, and to investigate the mechanisms in the development of glaucomatous neuropathy. Method Simultaneous ICGA and FFA were performed on 31 eyes of 31 patients with glaucoma (17 of POAG, 14 of NTG) and 37 eyes of 37 control subjects. The watershed zones were classified into three types according to their location relative to the optic disc: by type Ⅰ, no watershed zone around the optic disc; type Ⅱ, the optic disc surrounded partially by watershed zone; type Ⅲ, the optic disc surrounded completely by watershed zone. Each of the watershed zone types was scored (i.e., type Ⅰ=1, type Ⅱ=2, type Ⅲ=3). Results In 87.1% of the glaucomatous eyes, the watershed zones included or partially included the optic disc. However, the figure in the control group was 56.8%. The glaucoma group had a higher score of watershed zone type than the control group. Conclusions The mechanisms in the development of glaucomatous neuropathy are correlative to the choroidal blood supply around the optic disc.

Objective To observe the changes of serum CRP and plasma Fg in patients with chronic renal failure(CRF),to explore the effect of statins on inflammaory reaction in CRF patients.Methods 54 patients with CRF were randomly divided into non-statins group(routine therapy);atstina group(routine therapy plus simvastatin 20mg/d or pravastatin 20mg/d).Besides,a healthy control group consisted of 20 subjects was set up as control group.The changes of serum of CRP and plasma Fg of all groups before and four weeks after treatment were recorded.Results The serum CRP and plasma Fg levels increased in CRF patients,Which were significantly higher as compared to the control group.After treatment for four weeks,the level of CRP,Fg of matins group decreased significantly.The levels of CRP,Fg had no statistical changes in non-statins group.As compared to non-statins group,the differences of CRP,Fg levels after treatment in statins group were statistically significant respectively.Conclusions(1)Inilammaory reaction is a common condition in non-dialysis patients with CRF;(2)ststins show effects on decrease of CRP,Fg level in CRF patients,independently on the effect of decreasing hypedipemia.

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Objective To investigate the effects of siRNA targeting CD 147 gene on the expression of CD147 in melanoma cell line A375, and on proliferation of these cells. Methods Previously prepared recombinant plasmid pSUPER/CD147 siRNA was used. In this study, the recombinant was transfected into the A375 cells. The mRNA expression of CD147 was measured by semi-quantitive RT-PCR, the proliferation of the cells by MTT assay. Results After the transfection with pSUPER/CD147 siRNA1 and pSU-PER/CD147 siRNA2, the mRNA expression of CD147 in the A375 cells was significantly down-regulated by 90.81% (P

Objectives To evaluate the effect of N-Acetylcysteine on the airway inflammation and remodeling of obese asthma mice with high-fat diets. Methods Forty female C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into 4 groups, asthma group (A), obese asthma group (B), treatment group (C) and normal control group (D). Group A were sensitized and challenged by ovalbum (OVA) and normal diets. Group B were sensitized and challenged as group A but fed with high-fat diets, while group C were sensitized, challenged and fed as group B, but administrated N-Acetylcysteine 200 mg/kg. d from the third week after challenge. The cells in BALF were counted and classified after staining, IL-6 and 8-iso-PGF2α(8-iso-PGF2α) in lung tissues were detected by ELISA. WAt, WAm, Pbm, as the remodeling indices, measured in lung pathological section. All parameters were compared among 4 groups. Results In comparison with group D, the leukocytes and EOS in BALF, WAt/Pbm, WAm/Pbm in lung section were increased as well as IL-6 and 8-iso-PGF2α in lung tissue elevated in group A and group B, while the maximum changes were observed in group B (P ＜0. 05). After NAC treatment, the IL-6, 8-iso-PGF2α and WAt/ Pbm were decreased significantly (P ＜0. 05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that WAt/Pbm and IL-6 were in positive correlation with 8-iso-PGF2α (r =0. 817, 0. 737, P ＜0. 01). Conclusions N-Acetylcysteine can alleviate the airway inflammation and remodel reaction of asthma by a substantial inhibition of the oxidative stress reaction in lung.

BACKGROUND:To construct tissue engineering cartilage would open up a novel way for the repair of cartilage damage in avoidance of the disadvantages of traditional therapeutic method.OBJECTIVE: To probe the techniques for the isolation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from bone marrow, as well as the in vitro differentiation into chondrocytic phenotype in a specific culture fluid.DESIGN:A complete randomized experimentSETTING:The Department of Traumatic Orthopedics and Hand Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, and Teaching and Research Faculty of Histology and Embryology of Guangxi Medical University.METHODS: The experiment was carried out at Guangxi Medical University between August 2002 and April 2003. Twenty SD neonatal weaning rats were selected. Bone marrow was aspirated from the bones of rat limbs and was isolated by gradient centrifugation in Percoll, and MSCs could be obtained in combination with adherent screening method, which were then cultured in DMEM-LG with 15% fatal bovine serum (FBS) in the incubator of 37℃ with 5% CO2 for 10-14 days. The passage cells were induced in DMEM-HG with 15% FBS (containing TGF-β1 10 μg/L, 10-7 mol/L dexamethasone, 50 mg/L VitC).MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES :The morphology, growth, as well as proliferation and specific expression of chondrogenic matrix of in vitro cultured MSCs due to specific induction.RESULTS: Totally 20 SD rats were observed and analyzed with no loss SCs grew in visible symmetric colonies, displaying a long-spindle shape,and the morphological characteristics of marrow-derived MSCs had no obvious changes during passage-culture, but its proliferation time was found from a shuttle fibroblastic appearance to polygonal shape, displaying posiHC staining of type Ⅱ collagen of cartilage specific matrix.bronectin adherent screening technique is a convenient, effective and practical method to separate and collect MSCs from rat bone marrows in chondrogenic phenotype when induced by a specific medium and can secrete cartilage specific matrix, and they can be the optimal seed cells for cartilage tissue engineering.

ObjectiveAssess the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of schizophrenia and its social function .Methods 156 patients with schizophrenia were randomly assigned to a real rTMS treatment group (n=78) or a sham rTMS treatment group(n=78) ,each patient in the real rTMS group received 20 rTMS sessions over 4 weeks .Efficacy was evaluated using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) at baseline and at 4 weeks .Social function was evaluated u-sing the Personal and Social Performance Scale(PSP) at baseline and at 4 weeks .Results The study group is better than the control group in PANSS total and negative symptoms and PSP total after treatment (P<0 .05) .There is not serious adverse reactions in the treatment .Conclusion rTMS can reduce the negative symptoms and improve social function in schizophrenia with high safety .

Schaudinn solution was used to fix the Blastocystis hominis specimen and an improved Harris hematoxylin staining was applied to stain it.The method shows clearer internal structure of the parasite, simpler and less timeconsuming than the traditional iron hematoxylin solution.

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics (social background,comorbidity,complications and outcomes of pregnancy) of multipara in Beijing area.Methods A systematic cluster sampling survey was conducted on 15 194 pregnant women who gave birth at 15 hospitals in Beijing from January to June in 2013.The age,gestational weeks at delivery,education background,geographical distribution,health insurance coverage,mode of delivery,comorbidity and complications of pregnancy,pregnant outcomes and other relevant clinical data were collected and analyzed with two-sample t test or Chi-square test.Results The proportion of multipara in Beijing area was 21.12％ (3 209/15 194),the per capita number of delivery was 1.23 (18 745/15 194).The ratio of women with higher education background,average monthly household income over 3 000 yuan,urban residence and social insurance in multipara were much lower than those in primipara (all P＜0.05).The mean maternal age of multipara was (30.02±4.88) years,pre-pregnancy body mass index was 22.24 ± 3.48,which were all higher than those of primipara [(27.82 ± 4.03) years and 21.54 ± 3.29,respectively,t=23.440 and 11.115,all P＜0.01].And the gestational weeks at delivery and mean weight gain during pregnancy of multipara was less than that of primipara [(39.15 ±1.67) vs (39.49 ± 1.67) weeks,t=-14.044,P=0.000;(14.66±6.24) vs (15.81 ± 5.86) kg,t=-9.448,P=0.000],while the levels of total cholesterol,triglyceride and low density lipoprotein-cholesterol and the incidence of macrosomia were significantly higher [(5.59± 1.14) vs (5.24± 1.15) mmol/L,(2.31± 1.38) vs (1.96± 1.34) mmol/L,(3.03±0.91) vs (2.82±0.87) mmol/L,t=12.867,15.718 and 10.275,all P＜0.01;9.29％ (298/3 209) vs 7.24％ (868/11 985),x2=14.926,P=0.000].Significantly lower incidences of abnormal amniotic fluid volume,premature rupture of membranes,fetal distress,abnormal labor and vaginal delivery (all P ＜ 0.01),but higher neonatal birth weight [(3 374.38 ±504.57) vs (3 328.39±488.70) g,t=4.839,P=0.000] and cesarean section rate [45.96％ (1 475/3 209) vs 42.49％(5 092/11 985),x2=12.477,P＜0.01] were found in multipara than in primipara.Compared with primipara,multipara had higher incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus,diabetes during pregnancy,pregnancy complicated with cardiovascular problems,hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy [adjusted OR(95％CI):1.265 (1.135-1.411),1.799 (1.215 2.663),1.567 (1.221-2.347),1.647 (1.300-2.086),all P＜0.01].Conclusions The primipara is the major reproductive population in Beijing area.However,the multipara requires close antenatal care because of their susceptibility to pregnant complications.

Objective To understand and to grasp the basic situation on blood donors who were ineligible by ALT dry chemistry testing before blood donation.Methods The ALT rejection ratios used in initial screening and not used in two blood collection point were compared at the same time.The relativity between the dry chemistry testing and rate method were compared.An association was explored in various influencing factors on the activity of ALT.Results The use of ALT initial screening in blood donation had a significantly lower unqualified rate than not using it in early screening (P＜0.05).Dry chemical,biological method and the results had good correlation rates (r=0.993,P＜0.05).The B MI,drinking,sleeping,sports,diabetes,liver disease were independent factors affecting ALT activity (P＜0.05).Conclusion ALT initial screening can significantly reduce the unqualified rates and disposal of blood.