The authors have determined the effects of 261-B_2-3 and C_(12)b_3-2, extracts two strains of Alternaria alternata, on the nucleolus organizer regions (NORs) activity and the progression of cell proliferating cycle of human peripheral lymphocytes. The methods used in the experiment were selective silver staining of human NORs and cytophotometry. The result showed that the number of chromosomes bearing Ag-NORs was meaningly decreased when the cells were treated with different concentrations of 261-B_2-3 and C_(12)-b_3-2 extracts. The difference was quite significant when the data were compared with those of the control (P

OBJECTIVE:To optimize the formulation and preparation technic of azathioprine liposomes and evaluation the quality.METHODS:The liposomes were prepared by a film-vibration technique.The optimal formulation and preparation technic were selected by means of an orthogonal design test.The entrapment ratio of liposomes was studied by titrimetric method.The size distribution and appearance of liposomes were observed under microscope.RESULTS:The entrapment ratio of azathioprine liposomes was49.19%.The liposomes consisted of spherical or similar to spherical multilamellar vesicles with78.17%of particles in the liposomes smaller than2.4?m.CONCLUSION:The selected formulation and preparation technic of azathioprine liposomes are rational and stable.

OBJECTIVE:To study the pharmacoeconomic effectiveness of three antihyperlipoidemics METHODS:According to literature reports,158 patients with hyperlipoidemia were selected These patients were randomly divided into three groups which received zhibituo,pravastatin and simvastatin respectively The results were evaluated with pharmacoeconomic analysis RESULTS & CONCLUSION:The cost of zhibituo is minimal

The cultured human esophageal cancer cell line——Eca109 cells was incubated with the scorpion venom crude (SVC) collected from Buthus Martensii Karshiin Henan Province. The growth inhibition and cytotoxicity of SVC on Eca109 cells were detected. The results showed that Eca109 cell growth was inhibited by SVC. while Eca 109 cells were incubated with SVC for 24, 48, 72hrs. The rates of inhibition were 35.6%, 39.5, 36.9% respectively, the concention of SVC used was 0.017?g/ml. The mitochondrial dehydrogenase of Eca109 cells were also inhibited by SVC, Which had the cytotoxic effect on Eca109 cells. When the concentrations of SVC were 0.017?g/ml, 0.034?g/ml, 0.085?g/ml, the cytotoxicity were 63%, 56% and 59%, respectively. The effect and mechanism of cytotoxicity of SVC on the tumor cells are worth further studies.

Human fetal esophageal epithelial tissue were cultured in vitro and treatedwith mycotoxins of Alternaria alternata (AME or AOH) for 4 h. The genomic DNAwere extracted from these tissues. Genomic DNA was isolated from normal human fetalesophageal epithelium (as blank control), DNA from malignant tissue and its adjacentnormal mucosa was obtained from esophagectomy patients. DNA was amplified with PCRreaction, using genomic DNA as templet. The PCR products was a 104bp fragment from which the 12 codon of c-Ha-ras gene was contained. The excition point of restriction en-zyme Hpe Ⅱ was located in this fragment. The PCR amplified 104bp fragment was diges-ted by Hpa Ⅱ and analysed by agarose gel electrophoresis. The results showed that the104bp fragment amplified from genomic DNA of blank control and esophagectomy patientcould be digested by Hpa Ⅱ ; but that from genomic DNA of human fetal esophagealepithelium treated by AME or AOH could not. These results indicated that a mutationhad taken place at 12-codon of c-Ha-ras gene after it was treated by AME, AOH for ashort time. The mutation of Ha-ras gene might be the early event during esophageal car-cinogenesis. The effect of AME and AOH during the onset of esophageal cancer and themolecular machanisms of the effect were worth of further study.

Objective To evaluate the safety and feasibility of portal CO 2-DSA with fine needle splenic puncture. Methods The splenic tails of seven adult white rabbits were exteriorized by laparotomy, and followed by a 25 gauge fine needle inserting about 1.0 cm into the splenic parenchyma. Portal CO 2-DSA was performed (2.0 ml/s, 10ml) and the images were evaluated. After removal of the needle, the puncture site was observed for bleeding till coagulation occurred. The spleen were taken for gross and histological examination. Results All the CO 2-DSA clearly showed the portal trunk with intrahepatic branches above 3～4 orders, the main splenic vein, and the main mesenteric veins with parts of its branches. CO 2 disappeared from the intrahepatic portal vein over 2～3 minutes. In one animal, the left renal vein and the inferior vena cava were also displayed by CO 2 through communication between splenic vein and renal vein. After removal of the needle, there was small amount of bleeding at the puncture site which ceased spontaneously over 3～5 minutes. In all animals, no extravasation of CO 2 at the puncture site, no subcapsular dissection or intrasplenic hematoma was observed. Microscopically, the splenic capsule appeared intact and there was no evidence of subcapsular hematoma formation.Conclusions Portal CO 2-DSA with fine needle splenic puncture is feasible, safe and efficient. In normal adult rabbit, CO 2 may help to visualize the left renal vein and inferior vena cava through communication between splenic and renal vein.

OBJECTIVE:To compare the pharmacoeconomic effectiveness of three antiviral agents for herpes zoster ME_THODS:101 patients with herpes zoster were divided into three groups who received acyclovir injection,valaciclovir tablet and ribavirin injection,respectively Evaluation was carried out with cost-effectiveness analysis RESULTS:The cost-effectiveness ratios of three groups were $1 288 2,$863 0 and $949 8 CONCLUSION:Valaciclovir was the best antiviral agents for herpes zoster

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficiency of partial splenic embolization on portal hypertension patients of hepatocellulocarcinoma(HCC).Methods 110 patients of hepatocellulocarcinoma with portohypertension were treated with 1-3 times of TACE, and partial splenic embolization, with PVA of 355～500 ?m injecting into the arteries of inferior splenic pole. In order to control the area of splenic embolization, multi-embolizations were done according to the various conditions. Results 172 times of embolization were performed in 110 patients involving 134 times of fever lasting for 3-30 days and 126 times of bellyache with 27 times appealing for morphine. Treatable hydrothorax appeared in six, and no serious complications occurred. The area of embolization covered 30%～60%. WBC and BPC counts were increased after the 24 hour (P

Objective To discuss the clinical value of preoperative embolization of vertebral tumors. Methods Data of 54 patients were retrospectively studied. Thirteen lesions were in the cervical, 17 in the thoracic, 15 in the lumber and 9 in the sacral regions. The vertebral tumors were embolized prior to operation with gelatin sponge particles, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) particles or coils. Surgical operations were performed within 1-7 days after the embolization. Results Totally 79 vessels of 43 patients were embolized, which included ascending cervical artery,1;vertebral artery,1;intercostal artery,39; lumber artery,19;internal iliac artery,15 and median sacral artery,4. Intraoperative hemorrhage showed a mean value of 1312 ml with range of 300-3000 ml in patients after embolization, and a mean value of 2375 ml with range of 1500-5000ml in patients without embolization at the same period(P

Objective To search for a better way than DSA to display the bronchial arterial (BA) supply of spinal cord, esophagus, trachea, etc., and for further evaluation of BA supply to the above structures, along with reducing the complications of trans-BA infusion and/or embolization. Methods Multislice CT angiography of BA (BA-MSCTA) was performed on 19 patients suffering from lung cancer or hemoptysis due to bronchiectasis after undergoing digital subtraction angiography BA (BA-DSA). Totally 10ml of 45% contrast medium was injected into BA (1～2 ml/s), BA-MSCTA was started 5 s after the injection, scanning from low cervical region to the bottom of lung (collimation: 5 mm; no overlapping reconstruction ). The intra-spinal canal, esophagus, trachea, etc. were enhanced. Results On BA-DSA, except one case in which a bronchial artery was faintly displayed, no spinal artery, intra-spinal canal, esophagus or trachea enhancement could be demonstrated. While on BA-MSCTA, intra-spinal canal associated with an intercostobronchial trunk enhancement due to truncus formation were observed in seven cases, including five cases of spinal enhancement (5/19,26.3%). 15 cases of esophageal enhancement and 18 cases of tracheal enhancement were also observed. Conclusion BA-CTA is superior to BA-DSA in displaying the BA supply of spinal cord, esophagus, trachea, etc.. Spinal arteries are more likely to appear in intercostobronchial truncus cases.