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BACKGROUND:Pancreatic islet transplantationviaportal vein system leads to the apoptsis of a number of islet cels due to local hypoxia,therebyaffecting transplant outcomes. OBJECTIVE:To explore theeffect ofpre-micrvascularization network of tissue-engineered constructs on the survival of transplanted islets and the feasibility of xenogenic islet transplantation. METHODS:A 5-mm-long cylindrical silicone tube filed with Matrigel TM matrix surrounding the superficial epigastric vessel was placed in the groin ofdiabetic mice. After the syngeneic islets with 300 islet equivalents (IEQ) were transplanted into the silicone chamber on days 0, 14 and 28 post-chamber implantation, respectively, the recovery time of blood glucose was observed. The islets with the quantity of 100 IEQ, 200 IEQ and 300 IEQ, respectively, were transplanted on day 28 post-implantation and then the blood glucoselevelwas determined. Moreover, the survival of human pancreatic islets with 1 000 IEQ transplanted into the pre-vascularizated chamber or under the renal capsule of diabetic mice, folowed by the treatment of anti-CD45RB and/or anti-CD40L (MR-1) was analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:An abundant micro-vascularized network was established in the silicone chamber on day 28 post-implantation. The time of the blood glucose returningto normal level in diabetic mice was negatively correlated with the time required for pre-vascularization and the number of implanted islets. No islet grafts implanted in the silicone chamber and treated by anti-CD45RB survived for long term. However, one of seven (14.3%) grafts survived for long term, which was not significantly different from the transplantation under the renal capsule group (n=8, MST > 71 days,P> 0.05). The tissue-engineered pre-vascularization network markedly extends the survival time of the islet grafts before transplantation. The transplantation of the xenogenic pancreatic islets into the vascularized silicone chamber might be a promising method in the future clinical application.

Objective To evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in patients undergone intravesical chemotherapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and analyze the correlation of the quality of life and low urinary tract symptoms in this group of patients.Methods 31 male patients and 15 female patients were enrolled from Jan.2012 to Mar.2013.The average age was 54 (35-71) years.Questionnaires of QoL and core lower urinary tract symptom score (CLSS) were given to 46 patients before intravesical chemotherapy and the 1 st,6th month after starting the instillation.Before the instillation,the scores of QoL and CLSS were 55.7±6.2 and 6.5±2.1,respectively,the change of QoL and CLSS were compared to baseline,and then the correlation of the low urinary tract symptoms and quality of life was analyzed.Results At the end of 1st and 6th month,the QoL scores were 74.7±8.1 and 78.5± 10.6.The CLSS scores were 8.9±2.0 and 9.1 ± 1.8,respectively.The differences were significant (P ＜0.05) when compared to the baselines.The areas of working activity and free time were affected much more than other areas,and the scores increased from 8.3±2.1 and 19.2±5.7 to 14.3±5.6 and 23.7±4.2,respectively.The area of free time was found to be associated with local symptoms (r=0.61).Conclusions Intravesical treatment can impair the QoL of patients.Low urinary tract symptom is an important factor and is associated with impairment of QoL,suggesting the relief of local symptoms may improve the overall quality of life.

Gallbladder cancer is a disease associated with high mortality. Improvement of early diagnosis is of great significance to prolong the survival. Risk factors for gallbladder cancer include gallstones, cholelithiasis, anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction, focal mucosal microcalcifications, and et al.Advances in endoscopic ultrasonography, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatogram and helical computed tomography have enhanced preoperative diagnosis of gallbladder cancer. Understanding the characteristics of gallbladder cancer with the help of multiple imaging modalities can facilitate accurate diagnosis and may also help in sorting patients to undergo extended resection or an alternative therapy. Resection is currently the most effective and only potentially curative treatment for gallbladder cancer.However, owing to its non-specific symptoms, gallbladder cancer patients often suffer from late diagnosis, and few patients are suitable for surgery. Other treatment strategies such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, percutaneous biliary drainage, palliative surgery are used in patients with advanced gallbladder cancer.For jaundiced gallbladder cancer patients, preoperative biliary drainage is still under debate. Since biliary inflammation adversely affects the prognosis of gallbladder cancer patients,antibiotics with high concentration in bile is recommended for selected patients. Palliative treatment and molecular target therapy are promising for patients with inoperable gallbladder cancer.

Objective To explore the effect of Tie-2 small interference RNA(siRNA)treatment in human hepatoma transplanted subcutaneously in nude mice.Methods Tumor cells were implanted in the hind flank of male nude mice of 6 weeks.Tumor-bearing mice were divided into two groups(gene therapy group and control group)and injected intra-tumorally with Tie-2-siRNA/Lipofectamine and saline/Lipofectamine respectively.The tumor volume and weight,serum AFP and microvessel density(MVD)and the histological change of the tumor were tested after gene therapy.Results The growth inhibitory rates in gene therapy group were 26.94%,53.01% and 68.91% on day 4,7 and 10 after gene therapy respectively.The tumor volumes of gene therapy group(118.47,111.57 and 104.59 mm3)were smaller than those of the control group(162.17,237.46 and 336.41 mm3)respectively(P

ObjectiveTo observe the intraoperative techniques of artificial nasolacrimal duct and evaluate the effectiveness.MethodForty-nine cases(56 eyes) ofchronic dacryocystitis underwent artificial nasolacrimal duct placement.The artificial nasolacrimal duct was dilated and the stent was retrogradely placed.Dacryocystography was performed before operation.ResultsArtificial nasolacrimal duct placement was technically successful in 53 eyes(94.64％),improvement rate was 3.57 ％ (2/56).The total effective rate was 98.21％(55/56) after operation.ConclusionInterventional artificial nasolacrimal duct placement is a safe,simple and effective method for the treatment of chronic dacryocystitis.

To stury the pharmacokinetie of tramadol and aeetaminophen in healthy volunteers. Methods Totally 20 healthy adult male volunteers participated in the study were randomly assigned to 2 treatment groups and were given respectively the dose of one and two pills by oral administration. Serum was separated and the concentrations of tramadol and acetaminophen in human serum were determined by HPLC using fluorescence and UV detector. The values of concentration were directly detected, and AUC was calculated by linear trapezoid method. Results The main pharmacokinetie parameters of tramadol and acetaminophen of 2 dosages groups were as follow: Tramadol: AUC_(0-24h)(ng · h· mL~(-1)) were 2 724. 89 ± 1 016.54 and 1 361.61 + 441. 79; AUC_(0-∞)(ng·h·mL~(-1)) were3 065.49±1 190.66 and 1 555.04±582.51; t_(max)(h) were 1.8±0.75 and 1.9±0.57; t_(t/2)(h) were 7.34±1.39and7.63±2.02; Kel(h~(-1)) were 0. 098±0. 019 and 0. 097± 0.027; Cl_r(mL · min~(-1)) were 31.84±13.65 and 30.03 ± 9.20; MRT(h) were 7.62 ± 1.07 and 7.77 ± 0.75. Acetaminophen. AUC_(0-24h)(μg · h · mL~(-1)) were 40.28 ± 10.36 and 18.37 ± 3.84 ; AUC_(0-∞)(μg · h · mL~(-1)) were 41.63 ± 10. 96 and 18. 81 ± 4.06; t_(max)(h) were 0. 9 ± 0.46 and 0. 9 ± 0. 39; t_(t/2)(h) were5.39 ± 1. 16 and 4. 96 ± 1.03; Kel(h~(-1)) were 0. 13 ± 0. 03 and 0. 15 ± 0. 03; Clr (mL · min~(-1)) were 17.17 ± 4.57 and 18.42 ± 3.89; MRT(h) were 4.86 ± 0.48 and 4.50 ± 0.53. Conclusions No significant difference in pharmacokinetic parameters, such as t_(max), t_(t/2), Ke,Cl, MRT,AUC_(0-t)/dose, AUC_(0-∞)/dose and C_(max)/dose are shown between these two dose groups and a linear pharmacokinetic is featured.

Object To study the chemical constituents of the root bark of Lycium chinense Mill Methods Various chromatographic techniques were used to separate and purify the constituents Their structures were elucidated on the physico chemical properties and spectral data Results Five compounds were isolated from the root bark of L chinense and identified as vanillic acid (Ⅰ), apigenin (Ⅱ), linarin (Ⅲ), glucosyringic acid (Ⅳ) and digupigan A (Ⅴ) Conclusion Digupigan A is a new compound. Except vanillic acid, others were isolated from this plant for the first time

This paper digested some papers that were published from January to October,2009,and concerning about Chinese schistosomiasis control and research of schistosome,covering schistosomiasis control strategy,schistosome genomies and proteomics,immunodiagnosis of schistosomiasis,molecular biology and immunology,etc.

Objective:To explore the relationship between Jiegu pastes and blood biochemical indices and the expression of cal-catonin gene related peptide( CGRP) in the process of fracture healing. Methods: The tibial fracture model of rats was established, and the rats were randomly divided into five groups:the blank control group, model control group, positive control group, Jiegu paste at low dose group ( L, 1 g·ml-1 , calculated by raw materials) and at high dose group ( H, 2 g·ml-1 , calculated by raw materials) with 60 ones in each. The blank control group and the model control group were given 2 ml saline, the positive control group was given 2 ml concentrated dipsacus bone mixture, and Jiegu paste L group and H group was given 2 ml concentrated solution at low concentra-tion and high concentration, respectively, and all the groups were with the following regimen: ig,qd, for 28 days. The blood samples and callus specimens were obtained on the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th day after fracture. Blood biochemical indices were detected, and HE staining and immunohistochemical staining were performed. Results: Compared with those in the model control group, the serum calcium and phosphorus ion concentration in Jiegu paste H group significantly increased on the 14th and 21st day, and the serum AKP significantly increased on the 14th and 28th day (P<0. 05). The expression of CGRP in Jiegu paste H group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0. 05). There were no significant differences between H group and the positive control group (P>0. 05). Conclusion:Jiegu paste can achieve the purpose of promoting fracture healing by improving the activity of serum AKP, in-creasing the concentration of calcium and phosphorus and regulating the activity of neuropeptide CGRP.