Cell Line, Tumor ; Humans ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 ; analysis ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 ; analysis ; Melanoma ; enzymology ; Skin Neoplasms ; enzymology

Antigens, CD20 ; metabolism ; Humans ; Ki-67 Antigen ; metabolism ; Liver ; pathology ; Liver Neoplasms ; immunology ; pathology ; Lymphoma, B-Cell ; immunology ; pathology ; Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse ; immunology ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Invasiveness

Aristolochia ; chemistry ; poisoning ; Aristolochic Acids ; analysis ; isolation & purification ; poisoning ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; poisoning ; Poisoning ; prevention & control

AIM To study the protective effects of Jingqi Capsules (Cordycps Militaris,Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata,Lycii Fructus,) on the damage to rat reproductive system induced by cyclophosphamide.METHODS After low and high dose groups of Jingqi Capsules and positive group were administered for two weeks in advance,cyclophosphamide [25 mg/(kg · d)] modeling was conducted consecutively by intraperitoneal injection for five days except the normal group,while the treatment groups were administered consecutively.All the rats were executed the day after the end of the modeling.Serum testosterone content was measured by radioimmunoassay;body weight,testis,epididymis and prostate of rats were weighed and organ coefficient was calculated;morphology of testis was observed by HE;sperm count and sperm motility were detected by CASA;apoptosis of cells was observed by TUNEL.RESULTS Compared with the model group,each dose group of Jingqi Capsules increased in the level of serum testosterone and organ coefficient of testis,epididymis and prostate.The damage to seminiferous epithelium relieved and the number of all spermatogenic cells increased.Sperm count and sperm motility increased.Decrease in apoptosis of cells was demonstrated by TUNEL.CONCLUSION Jingqi Capsules has protective effects on damage to rat reproductive system induced by cyclophosphamide.

Objective To investigate the genotype of Trichophyton rubrum isolated from children and adults with dermatophytosis,and to explore the relationship between the genotype and location of lesions as well as drug susceptability of T.rubrum.Methods Dermatophytes were isolated from 67 children and 88 adults who had been diagnosed with dermatophytosis by microscopy and fongal culture.DNA was extracted from the clinical isolates of T. mbrum and random amplification of polymorphic DNA(RAPD)assay was performed with two random primers.i.e.,OPA11 5'ACCCGACCTC3'and OPD18 5'GAGAGCC AAC3',respectively.PCR products were subjected to electrophoresis to identify the genotypes of clinical isolates.Broth microdilution method was applied to assess the in vitro susceptibility of T. rubrum isolates to eight antifungal agents:fluconazole,itraconazole,terbinafine,ketoconazole,liranaflate,butenafine,econazole and bifonazole.Results T. rubrum was isolated from 47 children and 62 adults with dermatophytosis.RAPD assay yielded clear and stable DNA band profile.With primer OPA 11,these T.rubrum isolates were classified into 4 genotypes,i.e.,Ⅰ a,Ⅱ a,Ⅲa and Ⅳa.Both type Ⅰ a and Ⅲa represented 41.94%of the T. rubrmn isolates from adults,while type Ⅰa 65.96%of those from children;there was a significant difference in the genotype distribution between the two groups(P＜0.05).Also,the genotype distilbution was statistically different for tinea corporis and tinea pedis(P＜0.01,＜0.05 respectively)between adults and children,however,no significant difierence was observed for onychomycosis and tinea cruris(both P＞0.05).In vitro susceptibility test showed that all antifungal agents were effective against these T. rubrum isolates.Among these antifungals,terbinafine had the highest efficacy,and fluconazole exhibited the lowest effect against these isolates.Moreover,a higher efficacy was observed for ketoconazole and fluconazole against T. rubrum of type Ⅰ a than against other types of T. rubrum,and for bifonazole against T. rubrum isolates of type Ⅱ a than against other types.while the efficacy of itraconazole was lower against T. rubmm isolates of type Ⅲ a than against other types.Conclusions T. rubrum is the main pathogenic microorganism in adults and children with dermatophytosis.In adults,Ⅰ a and Ⅲ a are the predominate types of T. rubrum associated with dermatophytosis,while Ⅰ a is the common type in children.All the 8 antifungals tested have a good efficacy for various genotypes of T. rubrum,whereas the efficacy of fluconazole,itraconazole,kctoconazole,terbinafine and bifonazole varies with the genotypes of T. rubrum.

Objective To describe the surgical technique in reconstructing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) with six strands harmstring tendon graft fixed by bioabsurbable rigidfix cross pins under arthroseopy and to e-valuate its efficacy. Methods From March 2005 to June 2008,39 patients with ACL injury were treated with ACL reconstruction by transplantation of six strands autogenous harmstring tendon , fixed by bioabsorbable rigidfix cross pins in femoral side. There are 22 male and 17 female,ages from 22 to 55 (the average age is 37). 19 cases were hurt in traffic accident, and another 20 cases in accidental injury. The state of illness is 7 days to 38 months. 13 cases merge the meniscus rupture, and 4 cases of meniscus suture,8 partial meniscectomy, 1 meniscectomy were performed simultaneously ;4 cases associating with the medial collateral ligaments Ⅲ degree injure underwent medial collateral ligament neo-plasty or reconstruction ;no cases merge posterior cruciate ligament injury, the patients were followed up 12 to 51 months , Pre-and post-operative knee joint function and stability were evaluated according to the Lysholm scoring scale system and the results of KT-2000 arthrometer , the clinical results and the reliability of the fixation were analyzed. Results 32 patients were followed-up and there is no limitation of the extention in the knee joints. The flexation of the knee joint is greater than 120°,and the anterior drawer test in 90° of flexation were negative in all patients. The postoperative Lachman test was strong positive in 1 case, negative in 26 cases and positive in 5 cases. The Lysholm scores was (92.6±4.2) points. The results of KT-2000 arthrometer: 31 cases 0-4.5 nun, average 3.2 mm;1 case 6. 5 mm. Conclusions It is a safe and reliable method to reconstruct ACL with six strands harmstring tendon graft fixing by bioabsorbable rigidfix cross pins under arthroscopy, and this procedure can obtain primary stabilization and long term stabilization of the autografts.

Animals ; Fluorescence ; Humans ; Microscopy, Fluorescence ; Nanotechnology ; Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; Photons ; Quantum Dots ; Staining and Labeling ; instrumentation ; methods

This study is to investigate the effect of ibudilast on apoptosis of airway eosinophil in asthmatic guinea pigs and its mechanism. Experimental asthma model of guinea pigs was induced with ovalbumin (OVA). Differential count in BALF was examined. The apoptosis of eosinophils (EOS) was labeled with TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) technique. Fas mRNA expression of EOS was detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The quantification of GM-CSF and IL-5 in BALF was conducted with ELISA. After treatment of ibudilast, the number of EOS and the quantification of GM-CSF and IL-5 decreased significantly. The number of apoptotic cells as well as Fas mRNA expression of EOS obviously increased. The results indicated that anti-asthma mechanisms of ibudilast can antagonize asthma through decreasing the number of EOS, inducing apoptosis of EOS, enhancing Fas mRNA expression of EOS and reducing the content of GM-CSF and IL-5.
Animals ; Anti-Asthmatic Agents ; pharmacology ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Asthma ; metabolism ; pathology ; Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid ; Eosinophils ; cytology ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Female ; Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor ; metabolism ; Guinea Pigs ; Interleukin-5 ; metabolism ; Male ; Pyridines ; pharmacology ; fas Receptor ; metabolism

Objective To investigate the effects of levofloxacin,ciprofloxacin,ceftazidime,pip-eracillin,cefoperazone/sulbactam,erythromycin,sulfamethoxazole and gentamycin on the bacterial biofilms of Stenotrophomonas mahophilia.Methotis Biofilm and conventional susceptibilities were determined for S.maltophilia isolates from 42 patients.The model of S.maltophilia biofflms in vitro was developed in the Mueller-Hinton broth--micmtiter inoculator or silica films.After antibiotic challenge plate 20 h,each plate was sonicated and the absorbance value at 620 nm(A620)was measured on a microtiter plate colorimeter be-fore and after incubation for 6 h.Then the biofilm inhibitory concentrations were calculated.Finally,based on the acquired data.the experiments of combinafion effects of erythromycin with the 3 antibiotic agents on the formed biofilms of 5 picked strains were designed and worked out.Results The sensitive rate of 42 S.maltaphilia to levofloxacin.sulfamethoxazole and piperacillin were 83.33%,66.67%and 54.76%,re-spectively.The bilfilm inhibitory concentrations were much higher than the corresponding minimal inhibitory concentrateion after formed biofflms.Conclusion Forty-two S.maltophilia are multi-resistant to antibiotic agent.And levofioxacin may have a better effect against biofilms compared with others.The inhibition effect of combination erythromycin with levofloxacin is more obvious among all the 3 antibiotic agents.

BACKGROUND: Olfactory ensheathing cell transplantation is a better theray for spinal cord injury, and it becomes one of the most promising treatment methods. Local transplantation is applied currently, with the disadvantages of complex operation, large trauma, repeated transplantation. Looking for a simple and effective way for cell transplantation becomes a hotspot for scholars from various countries.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect and possibility of transplantation of olfactory ensheathing cells for treatment of spinal cord injury.METHODS: Wistar rats with T 10 spinal cord hemisecti on were divided into 4 groups: intramedullary local transplantation group (A),vein transplantation group (B), D/F12 transplantation group (C) and control group (D). The functional recovery of rats with spinal cord injury was observed with combined behavioral score at different phases. The tissue sections of each group were made at 5 and 10 weeks postoperatively to observe the axon regeneration and the survival of olfactory ensheathing cells.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The experiment showed that the rats transplanted with OECs at injured site and through the vein had more improvement in functional recovery and histological changes than the other two groups. The effect between A group and B group had not significant difference. The method of treating spinal cord injury by transplanting OECs via the vein not only simplifies the operation and avoids many complications but also has good curative effect similar to local transplantation.