Animals ; Apigenin ; pharmacology ; Female ; Follicle Stimulating Hormone ; blood ; Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone ; blood ; Luteinizing Hormone ; blood ; Phytoestrogens ; pharmacology ; Rats

Objective To investigate the efficacy of gelatin sponge particles(GSP)or polyvinyl alcohol particles (PVA) for hemoptysis secondary to bronchiectasis or pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods The clinical data on 271 patients with bronchiectasis- or tuberculosis-induced hemoptysis were retrospectively analyzed. The efficacy and rates of recurrence and complications were analyzed. Results A total 271 patients were included in this study, 176 of whom suffered from bronchiectasis and the rest 95 had tuberculosis. One-week cure rate was signifi-cantly higher in bronchiectasis group than in tuberculosis group(73.3%vs. 46.3%,P<0.05),and one-year recur-rence rate was significantly lower in bronchiectasis group(17.6%vs. 26.3%,P<0.05). One-year recurrence rate was slightly higher in patients receiving GSP than in those undergoing PVA(bronchiectasis group:22.2%vs. 10.3%, P<0.05;tuberculosis group:28.8%vs. 22.2%,P>0.05). No severe complications occurred. Conclusions In-terventional artery embolization therapy for hemoptysis secondary to bronchiectasis is better than tuberculosis-induced hemoptysis,and PVA is more effective than GSP. Recurrence of massive hemoptysis mostly occurrs within one month ,and most of the patients are complicated with blood supply and have a history of hemoptysis.

Objective To determine normal reference ranges for venous blood count among children aging from 1 year old to 12 years old.Methods These normal reference ranges were defined in a population of 526 healthy children who had no blood system diseases,allergic diseases,respiratory system diseases,urinary system diseases,digestive system disease,rheumatoid disease,thyroid disease,parasitic infections,malignancies and genetic disease,etc.Values of white blood cell count (WBC),red blood cell count (RBC),hemoglobin (Hb)concentration,red blood cell specific volume (Hct),mean corpusular volume(MCV),mean cell hemoglo-bin (MCH),mean corpuscular hemoglobin(MCHC),platelet (PLT),percentage of neutrophil (NE%),percentage of lymphocyte (LY%),percentage of mononuclear cells (MO%),percentage of acidophilic granulocyte (EOS%).Statistical analysis was done on various parameters that we recorded,and then for every parameter,we could get the various reference ranges for different age groups.Results The subjects were divided into 4 groups based on age.Besides the parameters of WBC count and classification of WBC,the rest of parameters were proved to be of no statistical difference between 4 groups..After an integration of the values,we could get the results as follows:RBC(4.02-5.2)×10 1 2/L,HGB 108-144 g/L,Hct 35.2%-40.4%,MCV 74.6-89.9 fL,MCH 20.9-34.7 pg,MCHC 332- 340 g/L,PLT(157 - 409 )× 10 9/L.WBC count did not have statistical difference between the age group 6-<9 and 9-12,but did have between the rest groups.After an integration of the values of WBC count,it could be conclu-ded that WBC count of age group1-<3 was(4.88-13.38)×10 9/L,that of age group 3-<6 was(4.26-1 1.6)×10 9/L and that of age group 6-12 was (4.24-10.24)×10 9/L.WBC classification results were various in different age groups.The values showed as follows:age group 1-<3 NE:29%-32%,LY:58%-61%;age group 3 -<6 NE:43%-46%,LY:43%-46%;age group 6-<9NE:49%-52%,LY:38%-40%;age group 9 to 12NE:5 1% - 58%,LY:33% - 39%.Conclusion WBC classification re-sults and WBC count do have statistical difference in different age groups.Besides the parameters of WBC count and classification of WBC,the rest of parameters are proved to be of no statistically difference in different age groups.The values of WBC count decrea-ses as the age increases.From WBC classification results,the most apparent fact is that the percentage of neutrophil increases as the age increases but the percentage of lymphocyte is just the contrary.As mentioned above,we suggest that we should establish a spe-cific whole blood count normal reference range for each age group during our laboratory testing work.

Objective To investigate the expression of VEGF and VEGFR in non?small cell lung cancer patients with malignant pleural effusion, and analyze the relationship between VEGF and VEGFR and malignant pleural effusion. Methods The VEGF and VEGFR expression were detect?ed using immunohistochemistry in pleural and lung tumors tissues of 30Ⅳstage non?small cell lung cancer patients,and the relationship between VEGF and VEGFR expression and malignant pleural effusion was analyzed. Results The expression of VEGF and VEGFR in pleural tissue of pa?tients with malignant pleural effusion was significantly higher than those without malignant pleural effusion(P<0.05). Conclusion There is a very close correlation between high expression of VEGF and VEGFR and formation of malignant pleural effusion.

Objective To study the changes of resting-state brain activity in knee osteoarthritis(KOA)patients with chronic pain.Methods The data of 21 KOA patients (KOA group) and 21 healthy controls (HC group) who underwent standard resting-state fMRI scan were analyzed with regional homogeneity (ReHo) method to observe the changes in the patients in contrast to the controls.Results Compared to HC group,patients of the KOA group showed ReHo changes in bilateral frontal lobe,bilateral parietal lobe,bilateral temporal lobe,bilateral cerebellum,limbic system and default-mode network.Conclusion Patients with chronic pain demonstrate abnormal neuron activities in the brain regions, and control loops not only related with pain but also related with emotive function disorder and cognitive impairment.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and adverse reactions of CT-guided 125I radioactive seed implantation in treatment of locally recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC).Methods Thirty patients with LRRC who refused operation or were unable to endure pelvic radiotherapy received 125I seed implantation under CT guidance.Three-dimensional treatment planning system was used to calculate the number,activity,and dose of the seeds needed.The activity of seeds ranged from 14.8 to 29.6 MBq with a median of 25.9 MBq,the seed numbers ranged from 33 to 137 with a median of 74.5,the prescription doses ranged from120-160 Gy,and the actual verification dose D90 ranged from 75.91 to 159.32 Gy with a median of 119.77 Gy.Dosimetric verification by CT scanning was conducted immediately after the treatment.Follow-up was conducted for 15.2 months(4.2-35.0 months).Results The follow-up rate was 93.3％.The pain relief rate was 95.2％.The overall response rate was 50.0％,including a complete response rate of 13.3％ and a partial response rate of 36.7％.The 1-and 2-year local control rates were 30.0％ and 8.0％ respectively.The median local control survival time was 7.8 month.The 1-and 2-year survival rates were 66.5％ and 32.9％ respectively.The median overall survival time was 21.5 months.Complications,mainly adverse effects of skin and urinary system (frequent urination,urgent urination,and dysuria) occurred in 6 patients with a rate of 20.0％.Conclusions Minimally invasive and with satisfying efficacy and tolerable complications,CT-guided 125I radioactive seed implantation is a favorable option for treatment of LRRC,especially for the patients who have undergone previous pelvic radiation.

AIMTo study the structure and anti-tumor activity of polysaccharide from Ganoderma lucidum spore treated with microwave.

METHODSDEAE-cellulose and Sephadex G-50 column chromatography were used to isolate and purify the polysaccharide whose structure was characterized by using chemical and spectral methods.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONOne polysaccharide, named Lzps-1 was obtained from the water extract, with its molecular weight estimated by HPGPC to be 8000. Its structure was investigated to be glucan. The total polysaccharides, Lzps processed antitumor activity against sarcoma 180 and Lewis lung cancer in mice and enhanced the NK cell activity. Lzps-1 is obtained for the first time from Ganoderma spore Lzps has anti-tumor activity.

Animals ; Antineoplastic Agents ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Carcinoma, Lewis Lung ; pathology ; Killer Cells, Natural ; drug effects ; Mice ; Molecular Weight ; Polysaccharides ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Reishi ; chemistry ; Sarcoma 180 ; pathology ; Spores, Fungal ; chemistry

OBJECTIVETo explore the effect and mechanism of hirudin on atherosclerotic plaques in apolipoprotein E knockout (ApoE(-/-)) mice.

METHODSTotally 24 ApoE(-/-) mice, 7-8 weeks old were fed with high fat diets. They were randomly divided into the recombinant hirudin treatment group (drug group) and the model group according to body weight and different dens, 12 in each group. Twelve C57BL/6J mice, 7-8 weeks old fed with high fat diet were recruited as the normal control group. Recombinant hirudin (0.25 mg/kg) was intraperitoneally injected to mice in the drug group from the 10th week old once every other day for five successive weeks. Equal volume of normal saline was injected to mice in the model group. Mice in the normal control group received no treatment. All mice were sacrificed after fed with high fat diet until they were 20 weeks old. Serum levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), E-selectin, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and stromal metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) were detected. The plaque/lumen area and extracellular lipid composition/ plaque area were analyzed by HE staining and morphometry. Changes of signaling molecules in store-operated calcium channels, including stromal interacting molecule 1 (STIM1), Orail protein, and transient receptor potential channel 1 (TRPC1) were determined by Western blot. Results Lipid plaque formed in the aorta vessel wall of 20-week old mice in the model group. Compared with the normal control group, serum levels of TC, TG and LDL increased (P<0.01), hs-CRP, E-selction, IL-6, and MMP-2 obviously increased (P<0.01, P<0.05) in the model group; expression levels of STIM1, TRPC1, and Orail significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the plaque/lumen area and the extracellular lipid composition/plaque area significantly decreased in the drug group (P<0.05, P<0.01); serum levels of TC and LDL, hs-CRP, E-selction, IL-6, and MMP-2 obviously decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01); expression levels of STIM1, TRPC1, and Orail were significantly down-regulated (P<0.05, P<0.01).

CONCLUSIONHirudin could significantly improve lipids and endothelial functions of ApoE(-/-) mice, down-regulate expression levels of STIM1, Orai1, and TRPC1, and thus delaying the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis.

Animals ; Aorta ; Apolipoproteins E ; metabolism ; Atherosclerosis ; C-Reactive Protein ; Cholesterol ; Diet, High-Fat ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; E-Selectin ; Hirudins ; metabolism ; Interleukin-6 ; Lipids ; Lipoproteins, HDL ; Lipoproteins, LDL ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Mice, Knockout ; Plaque, Atherosclerotic ; metabolism ; Recombinant Proteins ; metabolism ; Triglycerides

Objective To investigate the effect of early low-glucocorticoid on hemodynamics and prognosis in the patients with septic shock.Methods Sixty patients with septic shock failing in active fluid resuscitation and vasoactive drugs in our hospital from June 2013 to August 2015 were selected and divided into the control group,early-hormone group and late-hormone group.MAP,HR,PO2/FIO2 and serum lactic acid levels were monitored in all selected patients before treatment and at 12,24,48 h after treatment.Apache Ⅱ,SOFA scores were assessed before treatment and on 1,3,7 d after treatment.The ventilation time,ICU stay time,hospital stay time and intravenous use time of vasoactive agents(VDNT) were recorded.Results The Apache Ⅱ scores and SOFA scores on 3,7 d after treatment in the early-hormone group were significantly decreased compared with the late-hormone group and control group (P＜0.05).MAP and HR at 24,48 h after treatment in the early-hormone group were significantly improved compared with the late-hormone group and control group (P＜0.05).The level of serum lactic acid at 12,24 h after treatment in the early-hormone group and late-hormone group were obviously lower than that in the control group,the levels of serum lactic acid at 12,24 h after treatment in the early-hormone group were obviously lower than those in the late-hormone group (P＜ 0.05).PO2/FIO2 at 12 h after treatment in the early-hormone group and late-hormone group were obviously better than that in the control group,and PO2/FIO2 at 12 h after treatment in the early-hormone group was obviously better than that in the late-hormone group(P＜0.05).The ventilation time,ICU stay time,hospital stay time and VDUT in the early-hormone group were significantly shortened compared with the late-hormone group and control group.The ventilation times,ICU stay time and VDUT in the latehormone group were significantly shortened compared with the control group (P＜0.05).Conclusion Early using low-dose glucocorticoid may restore hemodynamics more quickly,protects the organ function and improves the prognosis in the patients with septic shock.

Objective To investigate the technological feasibility,efficacy and morbidity of cr guided ~(125)Ⅰseed implantation for recurrent rectum cancer.Methods Twenty-three patients with recurrent rectum cancer were treated with cr guided interstitial ~(125)Ⅰseed brachytherapy.In 20 patients the procedure was performed under epidural anesthesia and 3 patients under local anesthesia.Treatment planning system was used to calculate the number of seeds,the space distribution and the introduction of the seeding needles.Matched peripheral dose (MPD) of ~(125)Ⅰseed implantation ranged from 90-120 Gy for patients who had had external radiotherapy,and 140- 160Gy for those who had not.The planning target volume(PTV)was clinical target volume(CTV)plus 1 cm margin.The range of radioactivity of the ~(125)Ⅰseeds was 18.5-25.9 MBq.All these 23 patients had CT scan at 5 mm intervals after implantation for quality evaluation,together with routine chest,pelvic X-ray films within 24-48 hours after seed implantation.Three patients received three-dimensioual conformal radiation therapy(3DCRT) to a total dose of45-50 Gy,with 2-3 Gy/f.Follow-up time was from 3 to 28 months.Results All patients was able to tolerate seed implantation well.Complete pain relief was observed in 12/15,and partial relief in 2/15 and no response in 1/15,with a response rate of 93%.The local control rate was 87%.The 1-and 2-year survival rate was 93% and 50% respectively.Two of four patients have died of dissemination to the lung after 8 and 12 months. One seed has migrated into the pelvis without causing any untoward morbidity.Conclusion CT guided ~(125)Ⅰseed implantation for recurrent rectum cancer is safe,minimally invasive,causing only mild morbidity.It possesses a high efficacy,yet it should be given in combination with external beam radiation and chemotherapy,should distant metastasis be observed.