Objective To observe the pain behavior of rats with Oxaliplatin‐induced peripheral neuropathy(OXIPN)and cal‐citonin gene related peptide(CGRP)expression.Methods Twenty Wistar rats were randomly divided into 2 groups :normal con‐trol group and model group.Oxaliplatin(20 mg/kg)was injected intraperitoneally to the rats in the model group.Mechanical pain threshold and cold allodynia were detected before and 6 ,24 ,72 h and 7 days after modeling ,respectively.Western blot and im‐munohistochemical method were employed to measure the expression of CGRP in dorsal spinal root ganglion of control group and model group.Results The mechanical pain threshold of modal group rats decreased 6 h after injection of Oxaliplatin as compared with the normal group[(11.6 ± 2.2)g vs. (13.9 ± 3.7)g] ,and decreased with prolongation of time ,reduced to the lowest at 72 h[(3.9 ± 1.4)g]and maintained to day 7 ,and the same trend was found in cold chemical allodynia test.CGRP ex‐pression of dorsal root ganglion increased significantly in the model group rats ,and there was a significant positive correlation between the expression of CGRP and the degree of mechanical pain threshold.Conclusion CGRP plays an important role in Ox‐aliplatin‐induced central sensitization of rats with peripheral neuropathy.

Objective To investigate the effect of parathyroid hormone(PTH)on the proliferation and invasion of chondrosarcoma cells,and the relationship between PTH and the regulation of primary cilia expression.Methods After stimulation of the chondrosarcoma cell line SW1353 with different concentrations of PTH,induction of the expression of cilia with hypoxia and destruction of cilia structure with chloral hydrate,the cell viability was detected by CCK8 assay,the proliferation and invasion of SW1353 by Western blotting and Transwell method,the primary cilia expression by immunofluorescence assay and the GLI1,PTCH1 and IFT88 expression levels by real-time PCR.Results PTH could promote the proliferation of chondrosarcoma cells in a concentration-dependent manner and this effect was correlated with the structural integrity of the primary cilia.PTH could up-regulate the invasive ability of SW1353 cells and increase the expression levels of MMP9,which was suppressed when the primary cilia structure was damaged.Additionally,it was found that PTH could down-regulate the number of primary cilia,which was related to the structural integrity of the primary cilia.It could also regulate the expression levels of GLI1 and PTCH1,the target genes in Hedgehog pathway,and the expression levels of IFT88,the gene associated with the cilia function.Conclusion PTH can promote the proliferation and invasion of chondrosarcoma cells,down-regulate the expression of primary cilia and the downstream target genes.PTH may regulate the malignant biological features of chondrosarcoma by regulating the primary cilia expression.

Objective To determine the efficacy of stent based rapamycin (Rapa) and methotrexate (MTX) alone or in combination of them to reduce in stent neointimal hyperplasia Rapamycin is a potent immunosuppressive agent that inhibits smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation by blocking cell cycle progression Methods Stents were coated with PLGA (poly/lactic co glycolic acid) polymer containing 68-96 ?g Rapa or 250-300 ?g MTX or 58-81 ?g Rapa and 120-170 ?g MTX respectively Twenty five stents (metal, n =8; MTX, n =5; Rapa, n =7; Rapa and MTX, n =5) were implanted in the coronary arteries of 25 pigs Results After 28 days, the mean neointimal thickness was (2 18?1 03) mm 2 in the bare metal stent group; (0 94?0 88) mm 2 in the Rapa group; (0 47?0 24) mm 2 in the combination Rapa and MTX group, (3 93?1 48) mm 2 in the MTX group Compared with metal group the mean neointimal thickness was significantly decresed in Rapa groups and combined group The in stent restenosis was 25% (2/8) in metal group and 80% (4/5) in MTX group after 28 days, and there was no restenosis in the other two groups Conclusion Stent based delivery of Rapa via PLGA polymer can feasibly and effectively reduce in stent neointimal hyperplasia by inhibiting cellular proliferation However there are no effects to reduce in stent neointimal hyperplasia by MTX eluting stents in this study

Objective To investigate the feasibilty of the disposable tracheotomy tube as trocar in the electronic bronchoscope instead of thoracoscope. Methods 86 patients with effusion of unknown origin undergoing medical tho-racoscopy from January 2015 to October 2015, 59 male (68.6%) and 27 female (31.4 %), mean age (49.00 ± 20.00) years (15 ~ 83) years, were randomly divided into two groups, Tracheostomy tube group (group T) and Conventional chest tube group (group C). Group T uses disposable cannula tracheostomy tube as trocar, and group C received conventional medical thoracoscopy chest tube. Then compare the positive rate of pathological diagnosis, operation time, inspection fees, and other adverse reactions between the two groups. Results 40 cases (93.0%) in group T were confirmed diagnosis, including 8 cases of lung pleural metastasis, 31 cases of erculous pleurisy, 1 case of empyema, while 4 cases of unknown diagnosis (7.0%). 33 cases (76.7%) in group C were confirmed diagnosis, in-cluding 4 cases of lung pleural metastasis, 29 cases of tuberculous pleurisy, while 10 cases of unknown diagnosis (23.3 %). The difference was statistically significant between the two groups ( < 0.05). Operative time in group T was (23.86 ± 2.45) minutes, while in group C was (29.88 ± 3.67) minutes, the difference was statistically significant ( <0.05). While the complication rate was no significant difference. Conclusions It is demonstrated that the dispos-able tracheotomy tube as trocar in the electronic bronchoscope instead of thoracoscope which can shorten the opera-tion time, improve the diagnosis rate, reduce costs, worthy of promoting.

OBJECTIVE:To determine the plasma mycophenolic acid concentration by HPLC, and study the multidoses pharmacokinetics character of mycophenolic acid in Chinese kidney transplantation patients. METHODS: The samples were precipitated with acetonitrile before injection. Diamonsil C18 column was used. The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-10 mmol?L-1 KH2PO4 (5∶6) at a flow rate of 1.1 mL?min-1. The detection wavelength was 254 nm and the column temperature was 40 ℃. This method was used to determine the multidoses pharmacokinetics in 12 kidney transplantation patients. RESULTS: MPA was well-separated from internal standard in chromatography, and endogenous foreign substance in plasma had no interference on the determination. The liner range for MPA was 0.38～59.00 ?g?mL-1,and the lowest detectable concentration of MPA was 0.38 ?g?mL-1. The recovery rate stood at 89.32%～97.63%; Both intra-day and inter-day RSD were less than 8.00%. Significant individual difference was noted among the patients treated with MMF in pharmacokinetic results, which was in line with the literature. CONCLUSION: This method is accurate and simple and applicable for the pharmacokinetics study of mycophenolic acid.

Objective To investigate the effect of TanshinoneⅡA on nerve conduction of oxaliplatin induced peripheral neuropathy in rats. Methods Fifty Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal control group, model group, treatment group, prevention group, prevention and treatment group. Except for those in model group, Wistar rats were injected i.p. with oxaliplatin (20 mg/kg). The electrophysiological instrument were employed to detect the sciatic nerve conduction velocity, latency, amplitude 6 h, 24 h, 72 h and 7 d after modeling. Results In the model group, velocity of sciatic nerve conduction slowed, and latency prolonged 24 h after modeling (P<0.05) which continued to slow and prolong until 7 d after modeling (P<0.05). After the application of Tanshinone ⅡA, nerve conduction velocity became faster and latency shorter significantly (P <0.05), especially in the prevention and treatment group, in which no significant difference was found when compared with those in the normal control group (P > 0.05). Conclusions During the chemotherapy with oxaliplatin , TanshinoneⅡA can increase the conduction velocity of sciatic nerve , shorten the disease duration and play a protective role for peripheral nerve.

Objective Astrgaloside Ⅳ derivative (ASId) is one of Astragaloside Ⅳ (ASI) derivatives with higher water-solubility and may have more druggability than ASI. The present study aims at observing the effects of ASId on cardiovascular parameters in chronic heart failure in rats. Methods Using echocardiographic and haemodynamic measurements, the effects of ASId on congestive heart failure (CHF) induced by ligation of the left coronary artery in rats were investigated.ventricle (LV) pressure (dp/dt) in ASId treated groups were significantly increased. Both LV volumes in diastole and in systole were decreased significantly after ASId treatment, accompanied with a trend towards normalization of relative stress. ASId treatment also inhibited compensatory hypertrophy of depressed heart. Conclusion ASId could improve cardiac functions and inhibite compensatory hypertrophy and LV remodelling, which suggests the possibility of ASId as a new therapeutic drug for the treatment of CHF.

Objective To explore the prognostic value of ventricular wall motion score (WMS) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) combined with heart failure (HF) in the recent 12 months Methods We selected hospitalized AMI patients in our department from Jan. 2014 to Nov. 2014. Cardiac ultrasound was performed to detect WMS and LVEF within 48 hours and during the 6?month follow?up period and the occurrence of HF was recorded. Results Totally 127 AMI patients were recruited, including 20 cases combined with HF. The WMS was higher in HF group than those in non?HF group (23.55 ± 3.73 vs 20.11 ± 3.13, P<0.01), while the LVEF in HF group was lower than those in non?HF group (48.77 ± 8.08 vs 56.99 ± 5.17, P<0.01). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that WMS and LVEF were both independent predictors of HF in the recent 12 months (P < 0.05). The prediction effect of WMS ROC curve area was 0.81 (P < 0.01) , and LVEF 0.76 (P < 0.05). WMS and LVEF combined assessment area under ROC curve was 0.82 (P < 0.01). Conclusion WMS and LVEF are independent predictors of HF in patients with AMI in the recent 12 months and the combined application of WMS and LVEF can significantly improve the prediction effect.

Objective To investigate the suppressive effect of exogenous carbon monoxide (CO) on abnormal platelet exocytosis and its possible molecular mechanism. Methods Venous blood was collected from healthy volunteers. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was isolated from the blood by differential centrifugation. The PRP was randomly divided into five groups by random number table, namely normal control group, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) group (challenged with 10 mg/L LPS), inactively exogenous carbon monoxide releasing molecule 2 (iCORM-2) group (given 10 mg/L LPS + 50 μmol/L iCORM-2 for intervention), exogenous carbon monoxide releasing molecule 2 (CORM-2) 10 μmol/L and 50 μmol/L groups (given 10 mg/L LPS + CORM-2 10 μmol/L or 50 μmol/L for intervention). After 30 minutes, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to determine the platelet-derived growth factor BB (PDGF-BB) and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2). Chemical fluorescein method was used to determine the platelet adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Flow cytometer was used to determine the expression of P-selectin. The expressions of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), phosphorylation of protein kinase Cθ (PKCθ) and syntaxin binding protein 1 (STXBP-1) were determined by Western Bolt. The soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor-attachment protein receptors (SNAREs) complex formation [syntaxin 2-synaptosomal-associated protein 23-vesicle associated membrane protein 8 (STX2-SNAP23-VAMP8)] mediated by STXBP-1 was determined by immunoprecipitation. Results ① Compared with normal control group, the platelet release of PDGF-BB, MMP-2 and ATP was significantly increased after LPS challenge, and the P-selectin expression of platelet was also obviously up-regulated [PDGF-BB (μg/L): 127.53±1.78 vs. 94.35±5.84, MMP-2 (ng/L): 51.87±9.20 vs. 35.83±3.17, ATP (μmol/L): 1.288±0.056 vs. 0.975±0.010, P-selectin: (3.93±0.19)% vs. (0.44±0.10)%, all P < 0.05]. The increases in platelet release of PDGF-BB, MMP-2 and ATP were suppressed by 10 μmol/L or 50 μmol/L CORM-2 administration, as well as high-expression of P-selectin in a dose-dependent manner [PDGF-BB (μg/L): 114.68±1.35, 97.08±6.14 vs. 127.53±1.78, MMP-2 (ng/L): 32.67±8.00, 24.63±1.63 vs. 51.87±9.20, ATP (μmol/L): 0.999±0.015, 0.965±0.008 vs. 1.288±0.056, P-selectin: (1.95±0.27)%, (0.94±0.11)% vs. (3.93±0.19)%, all P < 0.05]. ② Compared with normal control group, LPS challenge resulted in a significant increase in the expression of TLR4 and the phosphorylation of PKCθ and STXBP-1 [TLR4 (gray value): 1.21±0.38 vs. 0.67±0.06, p-PKCθ (gray value): 1.36±0.20 vs. 0.44±0.03, p-STXBP-1 (gray value): 1.13±0.06 vs. 0.59±0.04, all P < 0.05]. The increases in above parameters were suppressed by 10 μmol/L or 50 μmol/L CORM-2 administration in a dose-dependent manner [TLR4 (gray value): 0.76±0.05, 0.65±0.04 vs. 1.21±0.38; p-PKCθ (gray value): 0.71±0.07, 0.47±0.10 vs. 1.36±0.20; p-STXBP-1 (gray value): 0.56±0.02, 0.48±0.01 vs. 1.13±0.06, all P < 0.05]. ③ Compared with normal control group, the SNAREs proteins in platelet that combined with STXBP-1, including STX2, SNAP23 and VAMP8, were obviously increased after LPS challenge [STX2 (gray value): 1.35±0.06 vs. 0.57±0.04, SNAP23 (gray value): 0.97±0.04 vs. 0.30±0.12, VAMP8 (gray value): 1.37±0.12 vs. 0.77±0.10, all P < 0.05]. The increases in SNAREs complex formation were suppressed by 10 μmol/L or 50 μmol/L CORM-2 administration in a dose-dependent manner [STX2 (gray value): 0.77±0.02, 0.39±0.03 vs. 1.35±0.06, SNAP23 (gray value): 0.41±0.03, 0.22±0.08 vs. 0.97±0.04, VAMP8 (gray value): 0.85±0.07, 0.66±0.07 vs. 1.37±0.12, all P < 0.05]. There was no significant difference in the above mentioned parameters between iCORM-2 group and LPS group. Conclusions LPS-induced abnormal secretion of platelet was suppressed by CORM-2 administration. The mechanism may involve the TLR4/PKCθ/STXBP-1 signaling pathway activation and the SNAREs complex formation.

Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of kukoamine B (KB) on lung inflammatory responses in mice with sepsis and its possible molecular mechanism.Methods Twenty-eight male mice were randomly divided into control group (n=8),lipopolysaccharide (LPS) group (n=10),and LPS + KB group (n=10).Sepsis model was reproduced by intra-peritoneal injection of 20 mg/kg LPS,while equivalent normal saline was given in control group,and 20 μg/kg KB was injected through caudal vein 4 hours after LPS challenge in LPS + KB group.After 8 hours of LPS challenge,the concentration of LPS in plasma and the activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO) in the lung tissue were determined.The contents of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-lβ (IL-1β) in plasma,alveolar lavage fluid and lung tissue homogenates were assessed by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in lung tissue were determined by Western Blot.The pathological changes in lung tissues were observed with hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining.The expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in lung tissue was determined by immunohistochemistry.Results Compared with control group,the concentration of LPS in plasma (kEU/L:1 155.650 ± 147.149 vs.31.390 ± 18.859),MPO activity (U/g:1.177 ±0.093 vs.0.775 ±0.166),NF-κB activity (gray value:1.557 ±0.105 vs.0.824 ±0.032) and the expression of iNOS (gray value:0.650 ±0.129 vs.0.392 ±0.097) were significantly increased in LPS group (all P＜0.05).After KB intervention,the concentration of LPS (624.461 ± 149.012),MPO activity (0.919 ±0.023),NF-κB activity (1.127 ±0.074) and the expression ofiNOS (0.425 ± 0.066) were significantly lowered (all P＜0.05).Compared with control group,the contents of TNF-α (ng/L:47.325 ± 13.864 vs.6.534 ± 0.544,13.382 ± 2.231 vs.3.748 ± 0.692,31.127 ± 7.399 vs.14.948 ± 4.673) and IL-1β (ng/L:74.329 ± 11.890 vs.29.921 ± 6.487,9.422 ± 2.674 vs.1.105 ± 0.364,528.509 ± 32.073 vs.109.945 ± 13.561) in plasma,alveolar lavage fluid and lung tissue homogenates were obviously enhanced in LPS group (all P＜0.05).With KB intervention,the contents of TNF-α (20.331 ± 7.789,7.145 ± 1.202,15.966 ± 2.946) and IL-1β (57.707 ±8.098,2.212 ± 0.878,426.154 ± 11.270) were markedly reduced (plasma TNF-α:F=16.052,P=0.002; IL-1β:F=20.649,P=0.000; lung tissue homogenates TNF-α:F=31.134,P=0.001; IL-1β:F=22.792,P=0.002;alveolar lavage fluid TNF-α:F=10.013,P=0.009; IL-1β:F=319.857,P=0.000).In addition,leukocyte infiltration to the lung tissue was attenuated,and the expression of ICAM-1 was reduced by KB in histological examination.Conclusion KB,as a neutralizer of LPS,can inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators,reduce the pulmonary inflammatory response and protect the function of lung in septic mice.