Objective To investigate the expression of Human leucocyte antigen(HLA)-DP,-DQ,-DR and CD40 in human retinal pigment epithelial(RPE)cells,to determine their molecule expression in immune response process,and their abilities to stimulate T lymphocyte activation. Methods Human RPE cells were cultured with or without(-IFN respectively.Expression of HLA-DP,-DQ,-DR and CD40 was measured by immunohistochemical staining.Meanwhile,peripheral blood mononuelear cells(PBMC)were co-cultured with RPE cells in vitro,and then the expression of activated lymphocytes CD69 was measured by fluorescence activated eell sorter(FACS). Results Expression of HLA-DP,-DQ,-DR and CD40 antigen were enhanced by γ-interferon inducement.Increasing amount of CD69 positive Iymphocytes were found in the co-culture system of RPE cells and PBMC. Conclusion T-lymphocytes in the peripheral blood were activated by human RPE cells which is antigen presenting cells with immunological characteristics potential.

Objective:To investigate the capability of corneal cells to stimulate lymphocyte proliferation and the expression of costimulatory molecules on primary human corneal epithelial cells.Methods:Human corneal epithelial cells were cocultivated with peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC). Expression of HLA class Ⅱ antigens, CD40, CD154, CD80 and CD86 was measured by immunohistochemical staining,and the expression of such molecules above on rejected corneal grafts was contrastingly assessed. Activation of lymphocytes was determined by measuring upregulation of CD69 by FACS analysis.Results:HLAⅡ expression was detectable on human primary corneal epithelial cells,and furthermore, upregualtion of costimulatory molecules CD40 and CD80 were also found after induction with ?-interferon. Both of HLA and CD40 were expressed on rejected corneal grafts. T lymphocytes were activated by epithelial cells in the coculture system.Conclusion:Human corneal epithelial cells are involved in rejection process of the corneal transplantation. The immunological reaction is triggered by epithelial cells,and endothelial cells suffer as the targets.

Objective To construct the clone vector of S gene in occult hepatitis B virus infection.To analyse its mutations and to construct its prokaryotic expression vector.Methods To amplify the HBV S gene with polymerase chain reaction(PCR),recombinate the S gene and vector PUC18,sub-clone the recombination and construct its prokaryotic expression vector with pThiohis B. Results There were two samples negative with positive HBV DNA from 64 samples with negative hepatitis B surface antigen.The clone vector and prokaryotic fusion protein expression vector of an occult HBV infection′s S gene were successfully constructed.The S gene was not changed by sequencing analysis.Conclusion The fluorescence quantitive polymerase chain reaction (FQ-PCR) can examine low-copies in occult hepatitis B virus infection.Determining quantitivly HBV DNA of recombination can identify the recombination and display multiplication state intuitirely.It is very successful in constructing the clone vector and prokaryotic fusion protein expression vector.

Objective:To explore the role of hypoxia in C_2C_(12) cells proliferation.Methods:We chose 10% oxygen concentration.Cell numbers were counted with a hemacytometer.The proliferous indexes were observed with a flow cytometer.HIF-1? protein was determined by Western blot,mRNA expression was determined with reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Results:The cell numbers and proliferous indexes were higher(P

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ; surgery ; Hepatectomy ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms ; surgery

Humans ; Soft Tissue Neoplasms ; diagnosis

OBJECTIVETo compare the efficacy differences between needle-knife therapy and acupuncture-cupping for treatment of cervical spondylosis (CS) of cervical type.

METHODSSixty cases of CS were randomly divided into a needle-knife group (30 cases) and an acupuncture-cupping group (30 cases). The needle-knife therapy was applied at points among superior nuchal line of occipital bone, bilateral neck muscle, neck centerline, trapezius and medial border scapula for only once. In the acupuncture-cupping group, acupuncture was applied at Fengchi (GB 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Tianzhu (BL 10), Dazhui (GV 14), Jianjing (GB 21), Jiaji (Ex-B2, from C4 to C6), Houxi (SI 3) and Ashi point, followed by cupping on local skin, once every other day for totally six times. The score of neck stiffness and visual analogue scale (VAS) were observed before and after treatment, in follow-up of 1, 3 and 6 months after treatment in the two groups, and the efficacy was compared.

RESULTSIn the needle-knife group, 9 cases were cured, 12 cases were markedly effective, 8 cases were effective and 1 case was failed; the total effective rate was 96.7% (29/30) and the cured and markedly effective rate was 70.0% (21/30). In the acupuncture-cupping group, 8 cases were cured, 9 cases were markedly effective, 11 cases were effective and 2 cases were failed; the total effective rate was 93.3% (28/30) and the cured and markedly effective rate was 56.7% (17/30). The difference of total effective rate in the two groups was not statistically significant (P > 0.05), but the cured and markedly effective rate of needle-knife group was significantly superior to that of acupuncture-cupping group (P < 0.05). The needle-knife therapy was significantly superior to acupuncture-cupping on improvement of neck stiffness in the follow-up of 1, 3, 6 months after treatment (P < 0.05, P < 0.001); both treatments were effective on relief of neck pain, but the needle-knife group had better effects in the follow-up of 3 and 6 months after treatment compared with acupuncture-cupping group (both P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONThe needle-knife therapy has better effects on neck stiffness and pain relief than acupuncture-cupping, and it is more treatment time saving.

Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; instrumentation ; Adult ; Aged ; Cervical Vertebrae ; physiopathology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Spondylosis ; physiopathology ; therapy

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Complications of vascular access are main component of vascular complication in percutaneous cardiovascular intervention.The common complications of femoral access may include hemorrhage and hematoma at access site,vasovagal reflex,pseudoaneurysm,arteriovenous fistula,retroperitoneal hematoma and deep venous thrombosis.The common complications of radial access may include radial artery spasm,radial artery occlusion,vascular injuries or hematoma at forearm and other sites,and osteofascial compartment syndrome.The common complications of ulnar and brachial accesses may include hemorrhage and hematoma at access site,upper limb and hand ischemia,and nerve injuries.Effective prevention and treatment of vascular access complications are key steps to minimize the incidence and hazards of vascular complications in percutaneous cardiovascular intervention.

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