This study is to investigate the effect of small interfering RNA targeting STAT3 (STAT3-siRNA) enhancing antitumor activity of doxorubicin. RT-PCR and Western blotting were used to test the expression of STAT3 mRNA and protein in the HepG2, HeLa and K562/DOX cells and the effect of STAT3-siRNA on the expression of STAT3 mRNA and protein. MTT and Trypan blue assay were performed to determine the inhibitory effect of STAT3-siRNA on HepG2, HeLa and K562/DOX cells and the effect of STAT3-siRNA enhancing antitumor activity of doxorubicin. The effects of STAT3-siRNA on intracellular accumulation of doxorubicin and cell apoptosis were performed by Arrary Scan V(TI)HCS600 High-Contents. The results showed that STAT3 gene, STAT3 and pSTAT3 protein were highly expressed in HepG2, HeLa and K562/DOX cells and STAT3-siRNA decreased the expression of STAT3 mRNA and protein. STAT3-siRNA inhibited the growth of HepG2, HeLa and K562/DOX cells. STAT3-siRNA in combination with doxorubicin decreased by 3.13, 5.22 and 1.74 fold of IC50 of HepG2, HeLa and K562/DOX cells compared with doxorubicin only. Intracellular accumulation of doxorubicin increased by 16.8%, 12.87% and 25.67% respectively in HepG2, HeLa and K562/DOX cells in the presence of STAT3-siRNA. An enhancement of doxorubicin-induced cell apoptosis was observed in HepG2, HeLa and K562/DOX cells treated with STAT3-siRNA. The results suggested that STAT3-siRNA could enhance the antitumor activity of doxorubicin on HepG2, HeLa and K562/DOX cells.

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive malignant gastrointestinal tumor,surgical resection offers the only chance of cure. Due to its anatomic and biological characters,early stage pancreatic cancer is usually clinically silent,80％-85％ of patients present with advanced unresectable disease. Furthermore,pancreatic cancer responds poorly to most radiochemotherapeutic agents.In this article,we discuss some clinical aspects including early diagnosis,preoperative systemic assessment,surgery and perioperartive adjuvant therapy,and we hope to find the challenges as well as strategies for pancreatic cancer in order to further improve the current level of diagnosis and treatment in China.

This study is to investigate the inhibitory effect and mechanism of prosapogenin A (PSA) on MCF7. MTT assay was performed to determine the inhibitory effect of PSA on MCF7 cells. PI/Hoechst 33342 double staining was used to detect cell apoptosis. RT-PCR was used to test the mRNA levels of STAT3, GLUT1, HK and PFKL. Western blotting was performed to determine the expression of STAT3 and pSTAT3 protein in MCF7 cells. The results showed that PSA could dose-dependently inhibit cell growth of MCF7 followed by IC50 of 9.65 micrmol x L(-1) and promote cell apoptosis of MCF7. Reduced mRNA levels of STAT3, HK and PFKL were observed in MCF7 cells treated with 5 micromol x L(-1) of PSA. PSA also decreased the level of pSTAT3 protein. STAT3 siRNA caused decrease of mRNA of GLUT1, HK and PFKL which indicated STAT3 could regulate the expressions of GLUT1, HK and PFKL. The results suggested that PSA could inhibit cell growth and promote cell apoptosis of MCF7 via inhibition of STAT3 and glycometabolism-related gene.

Objective To observe the practice of speech therapists (ST) in various grades hospitals in China. Methods Speech therapists of 457 hospitals of various grades in 30 provinces, autonomous regions or municipalities were investigated with self-developed question-naire. Results 657 valid questionnaires were returned among 685 questionnaires. The distribution of speech therapists in grades of hospitals was varied with the size of cities (P<0.001), which was concentrated in the grade 3 hospitals in the large cities. For the degree of education, professional background, qualification certificate, employment nature, work time, part-time work, and annual income of the speech thera-pists, it was varied with the grades of hospitals (P<0.05), which trended to be better in the grade 3 hospitals. The first 4 subjects the speech therapists dealt were dysarthria (91.3%), dysphagia (84.7%), aphasia (73.6%) and language development delay (52.7%). Conclusion It is im-portant to support the practice of speech therapists, especially in grade 1 or 2 hospitals in order to match with the international standards.

Objective To discuss the clinical application of medical coordination and hierarchical responsibility system in interventional nursing care which is carried out based on the “Henan Province Model”. Methods From November 2003 to April 2014 at authors’ hospital, medical coordination and hierarchical responsibility system was executed through setting up a ranking system of nursing position , optimizing shift process , dividing physician-nurse medical liability groups , strengthening medical training , implementing medical coordination service mode, etc. The clinical results were compared with those of conventional nursing care that were recorded during the period from May to Oct. of 2013. Results After implementation of medical coordination and hierarchical responsibility system, the quality of medical care, the patent’s satisfaction, the cooperation satisfaction of physicians and nurses were significantly improved. Compared with those before implementation of medical coordination and hierarchical responsibility system , the differences in the above indexes were statistically significant(P<0.01 or P<0.05). Conclusion Based on multidisciplinary joint diagnosis and treatment, and combined with coordination physician-nurse service mode, the enthusiasm of nursing staff can be motivated and the tacit understanding between physicians and nurses as well as the quality of nursing service can be improved. All of the above will promote the development of nursing discipline.

Objective To compare the effects of thoracoscopic 2 hole and 3 hole for congenital pulmonary bulla resection.Methods 38 cases of congenital pulmonary bulla patients,both in the VATS downlink congenital pulmonary bulla resection.According to the number of holes,thoracoscopic operation were divided into the two groups. To observe the use of group 19 cases of 2 holes,19 cases 3 holes were adopted in the control group.Pull the chest tube operation time,operation time of the two groups were compared after.and the average hospitalization time after opera-tion,postoperative analgesia drug application.Results The observation group operation time,operation time,pulling the chest tube after operation the average hospitalization time, analgesic drug application rate respectively were (46.89 ±9.11)min,(3.95 ±0.85) d,(7.37 ±1.34) d,21.1%,The control group were (66.05 ±12.09) min, (4.37 ±0.98)d,(7.32 ±1.57)d,52.6%.There were statistically significant differences in rate of the two groups in operation time,analgesic drug application.(t=-5.516,χ2 =4.071,P<0.05);38 cases were cured,followed up for 3-24 months,no recurrence occurred in 1 cases.Conclusion Video assisted thoracic descending congenital pulmona-ry bulla resection,the 2 hole 3 hole more than minimally invasive,short operation time,postoperative analgesic use rate is low.

Objective To explore the lesion types of renal branches and evaluate the clinical results of endovascular treatment for renal artery branch lesions associated with fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD).Methods Eight cases with renal artery branch lesions due to FMD from June 2014 to December 2015 in Department of Vascular and Endovascnlar Surgery,Henan Provincial People's Hospital were retrospectively reviewed.The computed tomography angiography was routinely performed to ascertain the property of renal artery lesion,and digital-subtraction angiography was further performed to confirm FMD diagnosis and analyze lesion characteristics.The renal artery branch lesion types,blood pressure (BP),renin activity,glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and restenosis after operation were observed,and the outcomes were recorded.Results In 8 patients,6 patients were found with the second grade renal branch lesions and 2 patients were found with tertiary branch lesions,involving 2 and more branch arteries for 4 cases and 1 branch for 4 cases.Five cases with branch-type cystic dilatation or aneurysms with coexisting stenosis including 1 case with dissecting aneurysm and renal local infarction,and 1 case with aneurysm located in the bifurcations of branches,and 3 cases with only branch stenosis were found.The angiography showed the small branch lesions of renal artery indicating FMD-mediated focal (5 cases) and multiple stenosis (3 cases).The branch stenosis was not operated in 1 case with dissecting aneurysm and renal local infarction,as BP could be controlled by antihypertensive treatment.Other 7 cases underwent endovascular angioplasties and the technical successful rate was 100％ without complications.After 1 week of operation,BP was improved,renal function remained normal,plasma renin activity was reduced and GFR was recovered for all patients.During the follow-up period (3 to 12 months),BP improvement was observed in 3 cases,and cure were found in 4 cases,and patient's GFR and plasma renin activity were improved in all patients.There were 2 cases with re-intervention during the follow-up period due to restenosis,and the involved branches were unobstructed without obvious stenosis after 1-year follow-up.Conclusions FMD can affect the renal branch artery with different lesions types and endovascular treatment is the first choice for the renal branch lesion of FMD.

Objective To construct a recombinant adeno-associated virus(rAAV)vector containing a human anti-epidermal growth factor receptor(anti-EGFR)single-chain variable fragment antibody gene,and observe its inhibitory effects on pancreatic cancer cell lines.Methods Human anti-EGFR single-chain variable fragment antibody gene was inserted into the Kpn I and Bgl Ⅱ sites to construct a rAAV-anti EGFR vector,and then rAAV1-EGFP group and rAAV1-anti EGFR group were established.The expression of anti-EGFR antibody was observed.Antibody expression was detected by Western blot,and the inhibition and apoptosis rates of human pancreatic cancer cell lines(PCT-3,SW1990,Capan-1,ASPC-1,MiaPaCa-2 and PANC-1 cells)were detected by CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry,respectively.All data were analyzed using the t test.Results The results of Western blot assay demonstrated that anti-EGFR antibody was expressed in 6 pancreatic cancer cell lines.The inhibition rates of rAAV1-EGFP and rAAVl-anti EGFR on pancreatic ASPC-1 cells were 1.1%± 2.4% and 15.1%±3.5%,respectively,with a significant difference between the 2 groups(t =6.598,P ＜0.05).The apoptosis rates of PANC-1 cells were 7.0% ± 3.0% in the rAAV1-EGFP group and 1 1.4% ± 2.5% in the rAAV1-anti EGFR group,with no significant difference between the 2 grouvs(t = 1.952,P ＞0.05).The apoptosis rates of SW1990,ASPC-1,Capan-1,PCT-3,MiaPaCa-2 cells were 1.1% ± 0.8%,1.5% ± 0.7%,1.7% ± 1.2%,1.1%±0.7% and 2.2% ± 1.1% in the rAAV1-EGFP group,and 17.6% ± 2.2%,46.9% ± 3.9%,20.0% ±2.8%,12.1% ± 1.6% and 31.1% ±2.5% in the rAAV1-anti EGFR group,respectively,with significant differences between the 2 groups(t = 12.208,19.846,10.405,10.909,18.327,P ＜0.05).Conclusions A rAAV-anti EGFR vector with human anti-EGFR single-chain variable fragment antibody gene was constructed.Anti-EGFR antibody has obvious inhibition effects on pancreatic cancer cell lines.

Objective EGFR targeted therapy mediated by adeno-associated virus is a promising way to treat pancreatic cancer.This study aimed to assess the feasibility and activity of combining rAAV-anti EGFR,gemcitabine,and radiation in pancreatic cancer cells.Methods Aspc-1 human pancreatic carcinoma cells were divided into several groups,in vitro and in vivo,which were respectively exposed to gemcitabine alone,radiation alone,rAAV-anti EGFR alone,the combination of rAAV-anti EGFR with gemcitabine,the combination of rAAV-anti EGFR with radiation,and the combination of all three agents.The pancreatic cancer tumor growth and apoptotic rate were measured.Results The apoptotic rate was higher in cells treated with a single or combination of agents compared to the negative control (P＜0.05).The combination of rAAV-EGFR,gemcitabine,and radiation produced the highest induction of apoptosis compared to a single agent alone (P ＜ 0.05).Treatment with rAAV-anti EGFR greatly inhibited growth in the tumor xenografts (P＜0.05),and a synergistic effect of rAAV-anti EGFR,gemcitabine,and radiation was found.The number of tissue cancer cells that expressed cleaved caspase-3 after treatment with rAAV EGFR was more than that of the control group (P＜0.05).The combined treatment of rAAV-anti EGFR,gemcitabine,and radiation induced the highest numbers of cells expressing cleaved caspase-3 compared to that with a single agent alone (P＜0.05).Conclusions The rAAV-anti EGFR therapy in combination with chemotherapy and radiation therapy demonstrated a greater efficacy over therapy with a single agent alone.rAAV-anti EGFR increased the efficacy of gemcitabine and radiation in the treatment of pancreatic cancer cells.

Objective To investigate the clinical feature of perioperative management of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) in aged patients and improve the efficacy of surgical treatment.Methods The clinical data of 35 aged patients with NSCLC were retrospectively analyzed.The risk factors of postoperative complications were analyzed by single factor analysis,the factors had statistical significance were included in Logistic regression analysis.Results Postoperative complications occurred in 10 cases,accounting for 28.6％,and 1 case died,accounting for 2.9％.Logistic regression analysis showed that smoking,chronic bronchitis,coronary heart disease,pulmonary lobectomy were independent risk factors of postoperative complications.ConCLusion Correct staging before operation,strict surgical indication,choose the standard surgical method to reduce surgical trauma,strengthen the perioperative management can still achieve satisfactory therapeutic effect in surgical operation for aged patients with NSCLC.