A batch affinily adsorption method with heparin-sepharose 4B gel has been described for preparation and purification of antithrombin Ⅲ from plasma. The me- thod is suitable for batch preparation. The processes of each batch are completed only in 3 days. The recovery of activity was 22.4-42.3% from 20 liters of plasma. By fur- ther purification, the recovery of activity and antigen was 26.3% and 20.3% respec- tively, the specific activity was 9.9U/mg. The purified AT-Ⅲ showed a single band on disc gel electrophoresis, and the levels of purity, biologic activity and the recov- ery of activity are similar to those of for- eign reports.

Aim To investigate whether the annexation of bradykinin and papaverine had some synergetic effects on the opening of blood-tumor barrier,and find out the action of cytokine in this mechanism.Methods 160 female rats were divided into 8 groups:sham operated group;model group,PA group,BK group,PA+BK group,1/2PA+BK group,1/2BK+PA group and 1/2PA+1/2BK group.20 rats were needed in each group.The C6 brain tumor model was built.The drug was pumped into rat's brain via the carotid artery.The opening of the tight junction was detected by electron microscop.And the permeability of the blood-tumor barrier was tested by Evans blue.The expression of IL-1? was tested by Western blot and the expression of IL-1? on/around the capillary in the brain of the cerebral glioma rats was tested by SABC immunochemistry.Results In contrast to sham operated group/model group,the expression of IL-1? in PA group,BK group and PA+BK group increased obviously(P

BACKGROUND:Vaginal smooth muscle cells are mainly cultured by enzyme digestion method and explant method.The former method requires a short culture time with a high output,but this method demands a large number of tissues with a high opportunity of pollution,and the optimal digestion time is difficult to control.The latter method is simple and effective,but the culture needs a long time.OBJECTIVE:To observe the culture time of rabbit vaginal smooth muscle cells using explant + enzyme digestion methods,and to compare with the explant method.DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:The in vitro observation experiment was performed at the Burn Institute and Animal Laboratory of First Affiliated Hospital,Nanchang University from February 2005 to February 2006.MATERIALS:Female New Zealand rabbits aged 4-5 months,with the body mass of 2.0-2.5 kg were selected for this study.METHODS:Vaginal smooth muscle cells using explant method:1 mm?1 mm?1 mm explants were uniformly incubated in a culture medium,and then placed in a incubator at 37 ℃ for 3.0-4.0 hours.After tissue confluence,tissues were immersed in DMEM containing 0.1 volume fraction,stored at 37 ℃ for 3.0-4.0 days.Following cells grew from the tissue islets,the medium was changed about once every three days.Vaginal smooth muscle cells using explant + enzyme digestion methods:The tissue pieces were digested by 0.1% collagenase type Ⅳ at 37 ℃ for 0.5-1 hour,and then enzymatic digestion was interrupted when the edge of tissue pieces became coarse.These pieces were cultivated in culture dishes.The remaining steps were the same as the explant method.Serial subculture:The 1st subculture was made when 50%-60% cells were confluent.After the 2nd passage of cells was obtained,subculture was made when 80% cells were confluent.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Time of primary culture;Surface structure and ultrastructure of the 3rd passage of vaginal smooth muscle cells.RESULTS:The eruption time and the confluent time of vaginal smooth muscle cells could be shortened by the explant + collagen digestion methods about 1-2 days and 3-4 days respectively compared with the explant method only.Vaginal smooth muscle cells,which were obtained by the two methods mentioned above,could propagate for 5-6 passages.The attached cells were polygonal or spindle and after confluence could be seen,the marked smooth muscle cells "Peak-Valley" structure in some domains under the inverted microscope.The third passage of smooth muscle cell nuclei were serration;the cytoplasm contained the marked smooth muscle cell structural myofilaments and dense bodies and plenty of golgi bodies;the rough endoplasmic reticulum broadened;the free ribosome were abundant under the transmission electron microscope.This indicated that vaginal smooth muscle cells with synthesis phenotype could be greatly collected.CONCLUSION:Explant + enzyme digestion methods need a short cycle of primary culture.Vaginal explants should be kept moisture during drawing materials,isolation and the whole.The time of enzymatic digestion should not be too long,to the point that palpi pilosi is seen surrounding the explants.Primary culture should remain static state and use of plastic culture dishes.

Objective To explore the establishment of peptide mapping database of Candida albicans ,laying the foundation for rapid diagnosis of Candida albicans infection .Methods 96 Candida albicans were collected clinically ,and its DNA was extracted . Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) was used to amplify the ITS1-5 .8S-ITS2 gene fragments and restriction endonucleases were a-dopted to identify them .Surface enhanced laser desorption ionization-time of flight-mass spectrometry(SELDI-TOF-MS) instrument was applied to detect the Candida albicans peptide mapping ,and Ciphergen ProteinChip software was used to collect data automati-cally .The established peptide mapping database was verified by confirmed Candida .Results According to restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis ,96 strains were confirmed as Candida albicans .15 peptide peaks were captured by SELDI-TOF-MS chips .Five peptide peaks of them with stable expression were screened out ,and the similarity analysis software was used to estab-lish peptide mapping database of Candida albicans .More than 95% of similarity was found between peptide mapping of Candida albicans and established database ,while less than 50% was found between peptide mapping of other Candida species and database . Conclusion The establishment of peptide mapping database of Candida albicans provides a theoretical basis for the rapid diagnosis of Candida albicans infection .

Objective To study the clinical characteristics and the influencing factors of hypertension in IgA nephropathy(IgAN)patients with normal renal function.Methods From 2002 to 2006,a total of 507 idiopathic IgAN patients with normal renal function(eGFR≥90 mL/min)confirmed by renal biopsy were treated in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University.The patients were divided into a hypertension group(n=93)and a normal group(n=414)according to the BP levels.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the relationship between the hypertension and the clinical characteristics.Results We found that 18.3%(93/507)of the IgAN patients had hypertension,with hypertension as the main symptom in some cases.Univariate analysis showed that male sex,older age,higher BMI,elevated level of triglyceride and cholesterol were the clinical risk factors for hypertension in IgAN patients(P

Objective To explore the role of cell proliferation and apoptosis, and the expression significance of involved protein as Bcl-2(B-cell lymphoma/leukemia-2) and Bax (Bcl-associate X protein) in the developing small intestine of human fetus. Methods The expression product of Bcl-2 and Bax was investigated with immunohistochemical methods in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th months of gestation respectively. Results In the second, the third and the fourth month of gestation, the Bcl-2 immunoreactive positive signals were found in the ganglion cells of intermuscular and submucous nerve plexus. Bax positive cells were observed in the cytoplasm of the simple columnar epithelium cells of the small intestinal mucous layer.Conclusion Bcl-2 and Bax proteins regulate the developing small intestine of human fetus.

Objective To interpret the clinicopathological features and the key factors for diagnosis of polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (PVAN).Methods Clinicopathological data of 13casesof polyomavirus-associatednephropathyduring2008-2011inour hospitalwere retrospectively analyzed.Three cases received repeat biopsy.The clinicopathological features were analyzed according to thelight microscopicsceneandSV40-Timmunochemicalexpression.Results Recipients had a peak incidence of PVAN in 12 to 18 months period after renal transplantation,accompanied by elevated serum creatinine.Due to the progression of the disease,3patterns of histological findings could be identified.The early lesion was confined to the collected ducts,with slightly inflammatory infiltration in medullary interstitium,viral inclusions were not necessarily seen.The only findings could be enlarged nuclear and irregular arrangement of the tubular epithelial cells.At the developing stage,prominent tubulointerstitial nephritis was detected,and the involved tubules extended to other segments of renal tubule,even the parietal epithelial cells of Bowman's capsule could be compromised.The epithelial cells shed off,leading the tubular basement membrane exposed.Typical intra-nuclear inclusions as well as variable nuclear changes were found.At the end stage,the allograft showed notable chronic tubulointersititial change,with diffuse tubular atrophy and interstitial fibrosis.Although in this period,typical viral inclusions were rare, stillIHCshowedpositiveexpression of SV40-T. After immunosuppressantreductionor exchange,2 cases developed renal failure,4 cases showed sustained increment in serum creatinine,while 7 cases had a stabilized serum creatinine level.Conclusions Polyomavirus-associated nephropathy can display uneven pathological changes,as well as the morphology of the infected epithelial cells.Segments of the involved tubule are associated with the course of disease.Reduction of immunosuppressant at the early stage has a favorable effect.A prompt renal biopsy should be done in renal transplant recipient if who shows increased serum creatinine,and a routine polyomavirus immunohistochemical staining should be applied as well.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the treatment of auricular keloid with dinuclear surgery and intralesional injection of compound Betamethasone.

METHODSFrom Jan. 2008 to Jan. 2012, a total of 186 cases of ear keloid were treated by surgery only (22 cases), or intralesional injection of compound Betamethasone (34 cases), or combined dinuclear surgery with compound Betamethasone (130 cases). All the patients were followed up for one year. SPSS 16.0 software was used for statistical processing and analysis, and GraphPad inspection method for inspection.

RESULTSThe effective rate was 54.55% (12/ 22) in surgery group and 55.88% (19/34)in injection group. The recurrence was obvious in injection group during the follow-up period. The effective rate was as high as 96.92% (126/130) in combined group with recurrence in 4 cases, which was significantly higher than that in other 2 groups (P < 0. 01).

CONCLUSIONCombined dinuclear surgery and compound Betamethasone injection has a good therapeutic effect on auricular keloids.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Betamethasone ; therapeutic use ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Ear Auricle ; pathology ; Female ; Humans ; Injections, Intralesional ; Keloid ; surgery ; therapy ; Male ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult

Objective: To investigate the motivation for weight self-management and analyze its influencing factors among pregnant women in a tertiary hospital in Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, so as to provide insights into body weight management during pregnancy. Methods: Pregnant women at ages of 18 years and older that underwent prenatal examinations in a tertiary hospital in Hohhot City from January to March, 2022 were sampled using a convenience sampling method. Subjects' age, height, weight, occupation, residence, monthly household income, history of gestation and childbirth and gestational period were collected, and the motivation for weight self-management was evaluated among pregnant women using a pregnancy weight management protein motivation scale. The factors affecting the motivation for weight self-management were identified among pregnant women using a multivariable linear regression model. Results: Totally 969 pregnant women were recruited, including 841 women at ages of <35 years (86.79%), 780 women with an educational level of diploma and above (80.50%), 794 women living in urban areas (81.94%), 729 primiparas (75.23%), 421 women in the third trimester of gestation (43.45%) and 758 women with pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) of <25 kg/m2 (78.22%). The mean score of motivation for weight self-management was 127.53±14.60 among the pregnant women. Multivariable linear regression analysis showed that an educational level of high school and below (β′=-0.201), unemployed/self-employed individuals (β′=-0.077), living in rural areas (β′=-0.059), monthly household income of <10 000 yuan (<5 000 yuan, β′=-0.238; 5 000 to 10 000 yuan, β′=-0.169), in the third trimester of gestation (β′=-0.135), pre-pregnancy BMI of 25 kg/m2 and higher (β′=-0.214) and reduced the motivation for weight self-management among pregnant women. Conclusion The motivation for weight self-management correlates with gestational period, pre-pregnancy BMI, residence, occupation, educational level and monthly household income among pregnant women.

Objective:To observe the effects of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO)combined with prone position ventilation (PPV) on oxygenation index (PaO 2/FiO 2), respiratory compliance (Crs) and vasoactive inotropic score (VIS) in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients. Methods:Eighteen patients with severe ARDS requiring VV-ECMO support in Liuzhou People's Hospital from June 2018 to April 2020 were selected for retrospective analysis, and 8 patients among of these cases received PPV after VV-ECMO. The differences in PaO 2/FiO 2, VIS and Crs before and 1, 2 or 3 days after treatment were compared between VV-ECMO group and VV-ECMO combined with PPV group, as well as the differences in these indices before PPV and 2 hours after PPV daily in VV-ECMO combined with PPV group. The incidence of adverse events in two groups were also observed. Results:Before treatment, there was no significant difference in PaO 2/FiO 2, Crs between two groups. Over time, PaO 2/FiO 2 and Crs increased and VIS decreased in both groups. Compared with before treatment, there were statistically significant differences in PaO 2/FiO 2 and VIS from 1 day after treatment [PaO 2/FiO 2 (mmHg, 1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa): VV-ECMO group was 197.75±39.80 vs. 75.57±7.44, VV-ECMO combined with PPV group was 255.20±31.92 vs. 68.24±11.64; VIS: VV-ECMO group was 5.51±3.72 vs. 10.20±7.10, VV-ECMO combined with PPV group was 6.73±3.32 vs. 14.50±2.48, all P < 0.05], up to 3 days after treatment [PaO 2/FiO 2 (mmHg): VV-ECMO group was 231.96±32.76 vs. 75.57±7.44, VV-ECMO combined with PPV group was 285.61±19.40 vs. 68.24±11.64; VIS: VV-ECMO group was 2.26±1.90 vs. 10.20±7.10, VV-ECMO combined with PPV group was 2.13±1.55 vs. 14.50±2.48, all P < 0.05], and the PaO 2/FiO 2 1 day and 3 days after treatment in VV-ECMO combined with PPV group were significantly higher than those in VV-ECMO group (mmHg: after 1 day of treatment was 255.20±31.92 vs. 197.75±39.80, after 3 days of treatment was 285.61±19.40 vs. 231.96±32.76, both P < 0.05). Before treatment, Crs of VV-ECMO combined with PPV group was significantly lower than that of VV-ECMO group (mL/cmH 2O: 17.91±0.82 vs. 20.54±1.26, P < 0.05). From 1 day after treatment, the Crs in VV-ECMO combined with PPV group was significantly higher than that before treatment (mL/cmH 2O: 21.20±1.50 vs. 17.91±0.82), the peak value was (24.93±2.18) mL/cmH 2O on 3 days after treatment, however, there was no significant difference between the two groups (all P > 0.05). In VV-ECMO combined with PPV group, compared with before PPV treatment, the PaO 2/FiO 2 and Crs of 2 hours after PPV treatment in 1, 2 and 3 days were significantly rose, and it reached the highest level in 3 days [PaO 2/FiO 2(mmHg): 285.61±19.40 vs. 189.91±28.34, Crs (mL/cmH 2O): 24.93±2.18 vs. 23.35±1.45, both P < 0.05]; the VIS was only increased in 2 hours after PPV treatment on the first day than before (6.73±3.32 vs. 6.38±3.22, P < 0.05). There were no related serious adverse events happened after PPV treatment. Conclusions:The combination of PPV during VV-ECMO could further increase PaO 2/FiO 2, improve hypoxemia and implement further protective lung ventilation to reduce the potential hazards during mechanical ventilation. In addition, no serious adverse events were observed in this study, suggesting PPV is safe during VV-ECMO.