Objective: To study the effects of betaxolol hydrochloride (BH) cationic liposomes on intraocular pressure (IOP), blood pressure ( BP) and heart rate ( HR) in rabbits to lay foundation for the development of new BH eye preparations. Methods:N-trimethyl chitosan (TMC60) was used as the coating material, the BH-loaded cationic liposomes (TMC60-BHL) were prepared. Total-ly 24 healthy rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups using number method. Unilateral carotid artery intubation was carried out in the rabbits and connected a physiological recorder. TMC60-BHL, uncoated BHL, the marketed BH eye drops ( the positive control) and sterilized distilled water ( the negative control) with the volume of 50 μl was respectively used in one eye of the rabbits. IOP was detected by an ophthalmotonometer, and BP and HR were determined by the physiological recorder at the predetermined time intervals. Results:In the ipsilateral eyes, the maximum decrease in IOP for uncoated BHL and TMC60-BHL was 23. 00% and 26. 65%, respec-tively. In the contralateral eyes, the maximum decrease in IOP for uncoated BHL and TMC60-BHL was 18. 54% and 24. 33%, respec-tively. Compared with that of the positive control (19. 01%,15. 19%), the IOP decrease effect of uncoated BHL and TMC60-BHL was significant higher(P<0. 05), and that of TMC60-BHL was the highest(P<0. 05). BP and HR were both reduced in the various BH groups, while there was no notable difference when compared with those in the negative group(P>0. 05). Conclusion:TMC60-BHL shows significant IOP decrease effect without notable effect on BP and HR, which is valuable to be studied further.

Objective To set up the molecular cytobiological model of endogenous coagulation factor Ⅷ (FⅧ) re-expressing in human liver cells L02,and to study the regulation pathway and molecular basis of the re-expression of FⅧ in L02 cells activated by NO signal.Methods The L02 cells at logarithm growth phase were selected and randomly divided into blank control group and experimental group, inhibitor group and inhibitor control group;they were cultured for 0,12,24,36,48,and 60 h.Flow cytometry was used to detect the expression of human FⅧ protein in L02 cells after treated for 48 h.Griess experiment was performed to detect the levels of NO in L02 cells at different time points;the transcription levels of human FⅧ gene,iNOS gene,NF-κB1 gene and I-κB alpha gene were detected by RT-PCR method.Western blotting method was used to detect the expression levels of human phosphorylated I-kappaB (phosphorylated I-κB)in L02 cells.Results The results of flow cytometry showed that the expression of human L02 FⅧ protein was found after treated with L-arginine for 48 h. The Griess results showed that the levels of NO in L02 cells in experimental group were significantly increased at 3,6,12,and 24 h (P<0.05)and the levels of NO in blank control group,inhibitor group and inhibitor control group had no changes. The RT-PCR results showed that the transcription of human FⅧ mRNA in L02 cells was found in experimental group,but there was no transcription of human FⅧ mRNA in blank control group,inhibitor group and inhibitor control group;the transcription levels of iNOS,NF-κB1 and I-κB alphain experiment group were increased(P<0.05)and the transcription levels of these genes in blank control group,inhibitor group and inhibitor control group had no changes. The Western blotting results showed that after adding L-arginine the expression level of phosphorylated I-κB was significantly increased (P < 0.05 ), other groups had no such change. Conclusion L-arginine can activate the phosphorylation of I-κB by NO signal pathway to lead to the changes in the expression of human FⅧ gene promoter upstream regulatory-related transcription factors NF-κB to activate the expression of human FⅧ in human liver cells L02.

OBJECTIVETo observe the effects of Xinshuai Mistura (XM) on plasma angiotensin II (Ang II), atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and N terminal pro- brain natriuretic peptide (Nt-proBNP) in patients with heart failure (HF).

METHODSFifty-nine patients with HF (NYHA class II-IV) were randomly divided into two groups, the treated group treated with XM and the control group with Wuling Pulvis (WP), both on the base of captopril treatment. The treatment course was two weeks. Plasma levels of Ang II , ANP and Nt-proBNP were observed.

RESULTSThe plasma levels of Ang I, ANP and Nt-proBNP showed an ascending tendency along with the increasing in severity of HF(P < 0.01), and significantly decreased after treatment in the treated group (P < 0.01), but with no remarkable difference as compared with those in the control group (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSIONXM had definite therapeutic effects on excessive neuroendocrine activation in HF patients.

Adult ; Aged ; Angiotensin II ; blood ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors ; therapeutic use ; Atrial Natriuretic Factor ; blood ; Captopril ; therapeutic use ; Drug Therapy, Combination ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Heart Failure ; blood ; drug therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Natriuretic Peptide, Brain ; blood ; Peptide Fragments ; blood ; Phytotherapy ; Single-Blind Method ; Treatment Outcome

Acute Disease ; Adult ; Aged ; Chemokines ; blood ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Paraquat ; poisoning ; Prognosis ; Young Adult

Objective To study CT features of cerebral paragonimiasis and the values of CT examination.Methods 14 patients with cerebral paragonimisis underwent CT scanning including plain and contrast-enhanced CT scans.The CT findings were analyzed.Results The lesions of most cases were multiple on CT finding and manifested as nodular,hemorrhage and cystoid change and so on.The calcification may be appeared in cyst.Most of lesions were mixed change.There were no enhancement or spotted or ringshape enhancement .Conclusion CT variable findings of above multiple lesions in childhood brain may suggest as paragonimiasis,CT findings are corresponding to pathological change of cerebral paragonimiasis.

OBJECTIVE:To prevent and reduce the occurrence of nosocomial deep mycosis.METHODS:The medical records of patients with nosocomial deep mycosis in the period from January2001to December2002in this hospital were ret?rospectively analysed.RESULTS:There were43patients with nosocomial deep mycosis,which accounted for10.54%of all nosocomial infections in the same period.The predilection sites were respiratory tract(34.88%)and digestive tract(30.23%). The main pathogen was Candida albicans(77.78%).All patients had serious underlying diseases and were treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics,and some of them had received adrenocortical steroids.CONCLUSION:Rational use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and adrenocortical steroids is the most important way to prevent deep mycosis and improve the prognosis.

3' Untranslated Regions ; genetics ; 5' Untranslated Regions ; genetics ; Enterovirus B, Human ; genetics ; Genome, Viral ; genetics ; Humans ; Poly A ; genetics

Objective To detect the expression of Bmi-1 and p16 gene in transitional cell carcinoma of bladder(TCC) tissue and explore its clinical significance.Methods The expression of Bmi-1 and p16 gene were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction in 61 cases of TCC tissue and 12 cases of normal bladder tissue.Results The expression of Bmi-1 gene in TCC tissue was significantly higher than that in normal bladder tissue (0.242 ± 0.129 vs.0.031 ± 0.011),and the expression of p16 gene was significantly lower than that in normal bladder tissue (0.059 ± 0.021 vs.0.165 ± 0.029),there was significant difference (P ＜ 0.05).The expression of Bmi-1 and p16 gene were highly correlated with pathological grades,clinical stages and tumor recurrence (P ＜ 0.05 or ＜ 0.01).But there were not correlated with age and gender (P ＞ 0.05).There was a negative correlation between the expression of Bmi-1 gene and p16 gene in TCC tissue(rs =-0.714,P＜ 0.05).Conclusions Bmi-1 gene high expression and p16 gene low expression may be involved in the occurrence and development process of TCC.Bmi-1 may decrease the expression of p 16 gene in some ways,and then lead to the occurrence and development of TCC.

Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Anthracosis ; blood ; C-Reactive Protein ; analysis ; metabolism ; Cross Infection ; diagnosis ; therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pneumonia ; blood ; Serum ; chemistry

Objective To construct survivin-targeting siRNA-expressing plasmid.Methods DNA sequence correspond to siRNA targeting survivin was designed and synthesized,and cloned into plasmid pRNAT-U6.1/Neo to produce surviving-targeting plasmid.Two oligos in the template with cohesive BamHⅠ and HindⅢ sites were prepared and annealled to form the insert fragment for siRNA vector.The vector was cut with BamHⅠ and HindⅢ and ligated with the insert fragment using T4 ligase.The recombinant vector was confirmed by restriction digestion and DNA sequencing,and then was transfected into T24 cells with Lipofectamine TM2000 and the expression of survivin was detected by real-time quantitive PCR.Results DNA sequencing for the PCR product showed that the recombinant vector pRNAT-U6.1/Neo-survivin was successfully constructed without any base pair mutation.The plasmid pRNAT-U6.1/Neo-survivin could efficiently reduce the expression of survivin and confer G-418 resistance in T24 cells.Conclusion The siRNA-expressing plasmid which were successfully constructed and transfected into T24 cells in this study may facilitate the application of RNA interference technique,and lay foundation for further studies on the function of survivin.