OBJECTIVETo compare anatomical differences between subinguinal and ilioinguinal approaches for the treatment of acetabular fracture and investigate clinical therapeutic effect of subinguinal approach.

METHODSSeven fresh human bodies were chosen, comparative study were performed on the right and left side on the same specimen. Ilioinguinal approaches were adopted on the left and subinguinal were adopted on the right. Inner part of incision started to sun wild above pubic symphysis at 2 cm, and lateral incision ranged from iliac to anterior superior spine about 5 cm. Length and transverse diameter of the first window exposed and lliopsoas freeness were tested and compared. Fifteen acetabular fracture patients treated through subinguinal approach were compared from May 2010 to August 2012. Among all patients, including 12 males and 3 females aged from 20 to 65 years old with an average of 40.6 years old. Matta criteria were used to evaluate clinical outcomes.

RESULTSLength and transverse diameter of the first window exposed and lliopsoas freeness through subinguinal approach were better than through ilioinguinal approach (P<0.01). In 15 patients with acetabular fracture, 10 patients obtained anatomical reduction and 10 patients got satisfied reduction in accordance with Matta criteria. X-ray results of all patients were excellent.

CONCLUSIONCompared with ilioinguinal approach, subinguinal approach could enlarge visualization of the first window and simplify surgical procedure. It is an ideal approach to expose anterior and anterior-medialis wall of acetabulum and anterior hip capsule.

Acetabulum ; injuries ; surgery ; Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Fracture Fixation ; methods ; Fractures, Bone ; surgery ; Groin ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged

AIM: To evaluate the relationship between damages of visual field and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG)with highly myopia. POAG with highly myopia group (21 eyes of 17 cases), POAG with non-highly myopia group (17 eyes of 16 cases), highly myopia without POAG group (25 eyes of 20 cases) and normal control group (19 eyes of 17 cases).automated perimeter and thickness of RNFL was measured by optical coherent tomography(OCT). Main outcome mean deviation (MD), pattern standard deviation (PSD) and mean sensitivity at superior, inferior, nasal and temporal sectors in total deviation probability plots. Thickness of RNFL at superior, inferior, nasal and temporal sector.total deviation probability plots of the early POAG with highly myopia than that of POAG without highly myopia,and the early visual field defects of glaucoma in pattern deviation probability plots of this group. MD of POAG with highly myopia was more than those of others (P＜0.05).The differences of MD, PSD and mean sensitivity between POAG with highly myopia and others were significant(P＜0.05).Mean sensitivities in each sector of POAG without highly myopia were similar to those of highly myopia(P＞0.05). The thickness of RNFL of POAG with highly myopia was thinner than that of others and the thickness of RNFL of normality was thicker than that of others. The relationship between mean sensitivity and the thickness of RNFL in each quadrant was significant(P＜0.05).judgment of the visual field changes in POAG with highly myopia. The relationship between RNFL thickness by OCT and visual field damage may provide clinically relevant information in diagnosis of POAG with highly myopia. Field; optical coherent tomography

OBJECTIVETo study the effect of Astragalus membranaceus extract (AME) in regulating the immune function of human peripheral blood immune cells (PBIC) in vitro.

METHODSEffects of AME on the proliferation activity of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and the tumor cell phagocytosis of peripheral blood adherent monocytes (PBAM) were measured by using 3H-TdR incorporation. Effect of the tumor-killing activity of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) was determined by using 51Cr-releasing assay. Effects on production of IgG by peripheral blood B cells (PBBC) and IL-6 by PBAM were tested by means of ELISA, and effect on production of TNF-alpha by PBAM was studied by means of biological method. Besides, the protein elements of AME were analysed by SDS-PAGE.

RESULTSAME could promote the proliferation of human PBMC, elevate the tumor cell-killing activity of CTL, strengthen the tumor cell phagocytosis and cytokines (TNF-alpha and IL-6) production of PBAM, and promote the IgG production of PBBC. AME contained multiple protein elements.

CONCLUSIONAME has effect in enhancing human immuno-function and anti-tumor activity, it could be applied in clinical practice for immuno-modulation and tumor treatment.

Adjuvants, Immunologic ; pharmacology ; Antineoplastic Agents ; pharmacology ; Astragalus membranaceus ; chemistry ; Cytotoxicity, Immunologic ; drug effects ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Humans ; In Vitro Techniques ; Interleukin-6 ; blood ; Leukocytes, Mononuclear ; immunology ; Phagocytosis ; drug effects ; T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic ; immunology ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo construct COL1A1-targeted short hairpin RNA (shRNA) vector with pSilencer 4.1-CMV neo siRNA expression vector and to evaluate its effect on proliferation and migration of gastric cancer BGC-823 cells in vitro.

METHODSThree COL1A1-shRNA plasmids (COL1A1-shRNA-1, COL1A1-shRNA-2, COL1A1-shRNA-3), targeting different sites of COL1A1 gene, were constructed using pSilencer 4.1-CMV neo siRNA expression vector and transfected into gastric cancer BGC-823 cells. Real time quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot were performed to detect expression levels of COL1A1. MTT and Transwell migration assays were employed to evaluate the effects of COL1A1 gene silence on cell proliferation and migration.

RESULTThree recombinant plasmids targeting COL1A1 were constructed successfully. The expressions of COL1A1 in BGC-823 cells, including mRNA and protein levels, were significantly inhibited by the COL1A1-shRNA transfectants, which resulted in a clear reduction of cell proliferation and migration capacity.

CONCLUSIONThe COL1A1-shRNA can effectively knock down gene expression and inhibit proliferation and migration of gastric cancer BGC-823 cells.

Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; Collagen Type I ; genetics ; metabolism ; Genetic Vectors ; Humans ; Plasmids ; genetics ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; RNA, Small Interfering ; genetics ; Stomach Neoplasms ; pathology ; Transfection ; Transformation, Bacterial

Objective To investigate the sensitivity of mouse models of chronic restraint stress to conditions that induce epileptic seizures.Methods Male C57BL/6J mice were randomized into chronic restraint stress(CRS)group and normal control(NC)group. The modeling results were evaluated by sucrose preference test and forced swimming test. Kainic aicd(KA)was intraperitoneally injected to induce acute seizures. Seizure onset time,duration,and scores were recorded and compared.Results During the forced swimming test,the immobility time was(120.9±13.5)s in CRS group and only(59.1±9.8)s in NC group(t=3.700,P=0.0019). During the sucrose preference test,the water consumption proportion at 0-24 h and 0-48 h were(64.7±4.7)% and(73.3±3.0)%,respectively,in CRS group,significantly lower than those[(77.2±2.5)%(t=2.672,P=0.0167)and(83.0±2.8)%(t=2.386,P=0.0297)] in NC group. Although there was no significant difference in the total number of acute seizures[(11.5±1.1)times vs.(13.7±2.1)times;t=0.9767,P=0.3465],mice in CRS group had significantly higher severe seizure score than in control group[(66±10)scores vs.(37±5)scores;t=2.777,P=0.0157]. The seizure onset time was(138±26)s in CRS group,which was significantly shorter than that in NC group[(234±28)s;t=2.485,P=0.0274]. The seizure duration of the CRS group was(61±16)min,which was significantly longer than that of the NC group[(37±5)min;t=3.342,P=0.0053].Conclusion CRS mice are more susceptible to KA-induced acute epileptic seizures.

Rapid discrimination of compounds with similar structures and properties is a hot topic in analytical chemistry. In this study, a cyclic chemiluminescence (CCL) system was designed by using nano-magnesium oxide as catalyst. The effects of reactant concentration, reaction temperature and detection wavelength on CCL analysis were studied. It was found that the CCL signal satisfied the first order exponential decay law. Each reaction had an exponential decay equation (EDE) describing its signal change law. The initial variable A was proportional to the reactant concentration. The decay-coefficient k was a characteristic constant that was independent of the reactant concentration. For iso-butanol, it's A-values versus concentration was linear in 0. 89-14. 24 mg / L, the average of k-value in this range was 32. 0 with a RSD of 2. 2% . Thus, qualitative and quantitative analysis could be conducted according to the A and k values. The system was used to analyze eight kinds of alcohol compounds, and it was found that there were significant differences in the k-values for different alcohols. For example, the k-values for n-butanol, iso-butanol and sec-butanol were 27. 2 ±0. 2, 32. 0±0. 8 and 19. 5±0. 1, respectively.

Objective To investigate in vivo pharmacokinetics and bioequivalence of Meloxicam Chewable Tablets in healthy Beagle's dogs.Method Twelve healthy adult Beagle's dogs were randomized into two groups.Using the double-preparation,double-cycle,cross-over method and administering orally of testing and reference tablet (2 mg) respectively.The plasma concentration of meloxicam was determinated by RP-HPLC.The 3P97 software was adopted to calculate the pharmacokinetic parameters and evaluate the bioequivalence of two preparations.Results The area under the curves (AUC0-96 h) of the testing tablets and innovator tablets were (2.85±0.64) and (2.79±0.48) μg/mL·h.The peak time (Tmax) was (4.33±0.65) and (4.16±0.71) h.The peak concentration (Cmax) was (0.091±0.017) and (0.086±0.021) μg/mL.The half time (t1/2) was (26.08±3.64) and (26.94± 4.21) h.After the double unilateral t test,there was no statistical significance in the difference of lnAUC and lnCmax between the testing tablets and innovator tablets.Conclusion The testing tablets and innovator tablets are bioequivalent.The relative bioavailability of generic tablet is (98.0±9.76)％.

OBJECTIVETo assess the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of forkhead box P3 gene (FOXP3) and endometriosis in Chinese Han women from central China.

METHODSMassARRAY IPLEX and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) technique was used to determine the genotypes of FOXP3 gene in 314 patients with endometriosis and 358 healthy controls.

RESULTSGenotypes of C/T polymorphism for the rs2280883 locus, A/C for the rs3761548 locus, and C/T for the rs3761549 locus were determined. No significant difference was detected in distribution of genotypes CC, CT and TT (P=0.770, OR=0.960; P=0.923, OR=1.013) and frequencies of C and T alleles (P=0.772, OR=0.960; P=0.925, OR=1.013) for rs2280883 and rs3761549 between the two groups. And no significant difference was detected in distribution of genotypes AA, AC and CC (P=0.762, OR=0.958) and frequencies of A and C alleles (P=0.715, OR=0.950) for rs3761548 was detected between the two groups. Based on r-AFS classification, the patients were divided into two groups (respectively with I-II stage and III-IV stage endometriosis). Again, no significant difference was detected in distribution of genotypes CC, CT and TT (P=0.454, OR=1.198, P=0.526, OR=0.909; P=0.220, OR=0.750, P=0.548, OR=1.094) and frequencies of C and T alleles (P=0.473, OR=1.215, P=0.532, OR=0.912; P=0.204, OR=0.737, P=0.558, OR=1.089) for rs22080883 and rs3761549 loci between the two patient groups. No association was found between distribution of genotypes AA, AC and CC (P=0.431, OR=1.211; P=0.508, OR=0.905) and frequencies of A and C alleles (P=0.417, OR=1.226; P=0.516, OR=0.908) for rs3761548 locus between the two patient groups.

CONCLUSIONOur study has failed to found any association between FOXP3 gene polymorphisms rs2280883, rs3761548 and rs3761549 with endometriosis in Chinese Han patients.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Alleles ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; genetics ; Case-Control Studies ; China ; Endometriosis ; genetics ; Female ; Forkhead Transcription Factors ; genetics ; Gene Frequency ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; Genotype ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Retrospective Studies ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo investigate the expression of indoleamine 2, 3-dioxygenase (IDO) in breast cancer and its correlation with clinicopathologic factors and prognosis.

METHODSThe expression of IDO, CD31, CD105 proteins in 40 specimens of breast cancer were assessed by immunohistochemistry.

RESULTSThe overexpression rate of IDO in breast cancer was 67.5% (27/40), and expression of IDO was closely associated with clinical stage and lymph nodes metastasis. The disease-free survival rate in patients with IDO overexpression was not significantly lower than that in patients with negative or low expression of IDO (P > 0.05). Moreover, the expression of IDO was positively correlated with CD105-labeled microvessel density (r = 0.659, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONSExpression of IDO is associated with clinical stage and lymph nodes metastasis, and microvessel densitty. IDO expression may promote the growth and metastasis of breast cancer, probably via the increased agiogenesis. A larger sample study is needed to verify whether the prognosis of beast cancer is significantly correlated with IDO expression.

Adenocarcinoma ; enzymology ; immunology ; pathology ; Adult ; Aged ; Antigens, CD ; metabolism ; Breast Neoplasms ; enzymology ; immunology ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast ; enzymology ; immunology ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Medullary ; enzymology ; immunology ; pathology ; Disease-Free Survival ; Endoglin ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Indoleamine-Pyrrole 2,3,-Dioxygenase ; metabolism ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Microvessels ; enzymology ; immunology ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Staging ; Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 ; metabolism ; Receptors, Cell Surface ; metabolism ; Survival Rate

Objective To observe the influence of spinal cord injury on lower limbs weight support capacity,and the changes with time. Methods Six adult female rhesus monkeys with thoracic(T7-9)right spinal cord hemi-section were measured the plantar pressure ratio of both lower limbs with Foot-Scan system before,and six and twelve weeks after operation. Results There was no statistical difference between both sides of limbs before operation(Z=-1.330,P>0.05),while the plantar pressure ratio was more on the left limbs six and twelve weeks after operation(Z>4.783,P<0.001).The plantar pressure ratio of right lower limb became less and less during observation(Z=3.191,P<0.001). Conclusion The weight support capacity of affected limbs is injured after spinal cord hemi-section in monkeys, and would become worse without intervention.