Objective To observe serum sCD40L,MMP9 levels and their relevance with different types of coronary heart disease(CHD).Methods The present study was involved in 90 patients with CHD,including acute myocardial infarction(AMI)30 case,unstable angina pectoris(UAP)31 case,stable angina pectoris (SAP)29 case and another 25 normal controls.The serum MMP9 and sCD40L levels were detected with enzyme-linked immunosor-bent assay.Results The levels of MMP9,sCD40L in AMI and UAP group were significantly higher than those in SAP group[(69.48 ±4.76)ng/mL,(66.61 ±5.30)ng/mL,(30.44 ±7.66)ng/mL,t=1.425,0.075,all P<0.05], there were no statistically significant differences in the serum MMP9,sCD40L levels between AMI group with UAP group (all P>0.05 ),and also there were no ststitically signiticant differeces in the serum MMP9,sCD40L levels between SAP group with control group (all P>0.05).MMP9 level in AMI and UAP group was positively related with sCD40L (r=0.96,P<0.01 and r=0.97,P<0.01 ).Conclusion The serum sCD40L and MMP9 levels of acute coronary syndrome(ACS)increase significantly,and can be used as an important index to assess the severity of CAD and predict the instability of plaque in CAD patients.

AIM: To explore the effects of selenium-enriched Spirulina platensis (Se-SP) on proliferation of hepatocytes in rat hepatectomy. METHODS: Rat hepaectomy model was conducted using male Wistar rats. The rats were randomized into five groups: operation groups with 150 (H), 50 (M) and 15 (L) mg?kg-1?d-1 of Se-SP, placebo-control (P) and sham operation group (F). Activities of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and thioredoxin reductases (TR) in hepatocytes were determined by chemical colorimetry. The expression index of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in hepatocytes was detected by immunohistochemistry, and the level of [3H]-TDR incorporation in regenerative hepatocytes was analyzed by radio-immunity. RESULTS: Activity of GPx and TR, PCNA expression index as well as [3H]-TDR insertion in hepatocytes (in vitro) were obviously higher (P

Objective To investiGate the distribution of clinical infectious pathoGens and druG resistance status of common bacteria in the Ninth Peopleˊs Hospital Affiliated to medicine School of ShanGhai Jiao TonG University in 20l2. Methods Clinical isolated bacterial strains were collected from the Ninth Peopleˊs Hospital Affiliated to medicine School of ShanGhai Jiao TonG University durinG 20l2. The identification of bacteria and antimicrobial susceptibility were determined by VITEK 2 COMPACT automatic microbioloGy analyzer. The data were analyzed by WHONET 5. 4 software. Results A total of 3456 pathoGenic strains were collected. Of them,Gram positive cocci,Gram neGative bacilli and funGus accounted for 20. 3%,76. 8% and 2. 9% respectively. Methicillin resistant strains in S. aureus( MRSA ) and coaGulase neGative Staphylococcus ( MRCNS)accounted for averaGe of 44. 4% and 85. 5% respectively. No vancomycin and linezolid resistant strains were found. Extended spectrumβ-lactamases strains accounted for 66. 4% and 30. 6% in Escherichia coli ( E. coli)and Klebsiella spp respectively. Strains of E. coli and Klebsiella spp were still hiGhly susceptible to imipenem. Resistance rates of P. aeruGinosa and A. baumannii sppstrains to imipenem were 8. 3% and 58. 4%respectively. Conclusion The major clinical pathoGenic microorGanisms in the Ninth Peopleˊs Hospital Affiliated to medicine School of ShanGhai Jiao TonG University are still Gram neGative bacilli. Baterial resistance is serious. It is important to strenGthen the detection of resistant bacteria in routine work,which is useful for rational use of antimicrobial aGents.

Objective To observe the changes of ischemia modified albumin (IMA),high -sensitivity C -reactive protein (hs -CRP)after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).The factors related to intervention procedures to patients with IMA and hs -CRP elevation after PCI and impact of the risk of IMA and hs -CRP on the clinical outcomes were investigated.Methods IMA,hs -CRP from vein blood of 90 cases received PCI were detec-ted before operation and after operation at time of 30 min,2h,6h and 24h.The clinical characteristics of patients and factors related to intervention procedures were recorded.The number of lesion vessels and the relative factors in PCI were compared.The clinical outcomes of the patients were followed up.Results After operation,IMA was significantly different compared with that before operation (t =2.293,P <0.05).The concentration of IMA peaked at 2h after operation,which was significantly different from that before surgery (t =1.116,P <0.01).The increase of IMA and hs -CRP were closely related with the inflation pressure,total times of inflation,dilated times,length and diameter of stent and the number of stents (t =3.678,P <0.01 ).The angina onset was more common and length of stay was longer in the patients with the rise of IMA and hs -CRP.Conclusion PCI may cause myocardial injury,which is associated to inflation pressure,total time of inflation,dilated times,length and diameter of stent and the number of stents.To a certain extent the level of troponin can predict the outcomes.

Objective To explore the effects of selenium enriched Spirulina platensis(Se-SP) on(antioxidation) and regeneration of rat hepatocytes after partial hepatectomy.Methods Sixty-seven percent(hepatectomy) was performed in rats after high dose(H) and low dose(L) Se-SP was given via gastric tube for 7 days.Then selenium(Se),glutathione peroxidase(GPx),superoxide dismutase(SOD) and(malondiaoldehyde)(MDA) in hepatocytes were determined.The results were compared with normal saline(giving) via gastric tube before hepatectomy(C) and sham operation(S) groups.Hepatocytes were obtained(before) operation and 24h after operation,and the expression index of proliferating cell nuclear antigen((PCNA)) in hepatocytes was detected by immunohistochemistry,and the DNA damage of hepatocytes induced by peroxide was analyzed by comet assay.Results After partial hepatectomy,Se content,GPx and SOD(activity),and PCNA expression index were obviously higher(P

AIM: To investigate the effect of Se-containing spirulina phycocyanin (Se-SPC) on liver injury of mice induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4). METHODS: The mouse model was conducted by intragastric feeding with 2% CCl 4 oil for three times, meanwhile Se-SPC, spirulina phycocyanin (SPC) and Na 2SeO 3 were injected (ip) to various groups for 7 days. Then selenium (Se), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), malondiaoldehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in blood and liver were measured. RESULTS: The level of Se, GPx and SOD activities were obviously higher ( P

Objective To evaluate the role of astrocyte chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2 (CCL2) in microglial activation in an in vitro experiment.Methods Primary astrocytes and microglias were isolated from the brain tissues of C57BL/6J mice at postnatal day 1-2.The experiment was performed in two parts.Experiment Ⅰ Astrocytes were inoculated in 6-well culture plates at a density of 3 × 104 cells/well (2 ml/well) and divided into 5 groups (n=3 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-cα) group,1 μg/ml CCL2 small interference RNA (siRNA) group (group CCL2-siRNA1),2 μg/ml CCL2-siRNA (group CCL2-siRNA2) and negative control siRNA group (group NC-siRNA).Astrocytes were cultured routiuely in group C,and 10 ng/ml TNF-α was added and astrocytes were incubated for 15 min followed by washout with phosphate buffer solution (PBS),and then astrocytes were incubated for 3 h in the other 4 groups.At 24 h before TNF-α was added,CCL2-siR-NA 1 and 2 μg/ml were added in CCL2-siRNA1 and CCL2-siRNA2 groups,respectively,and NC-siRNA 2 μg/ml was added in group NC-siRNA.The concentrations of CCL2 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Experiment Ⅱ Microglias were inoculated in 6-well culture plates at a density of 3×104 cells/well (2 ml/well) and divided into 3 groups (n=3 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),TNF-α group and CCL2-siRNA group.Microglias were cultured routinely in group C.In group TNF-α,10 ng/ml TNF-α was added to astrocytes which were incubated for 15 min followed by washout with PBS,astrocytes were then incubated for 3 h,and the supernatant was collected and added to microglias which were incubated for 24 h.In group CCL2-siRNA,2 μg/ml CCL2-siRNA was added to astrocytes which were incubated for 24 h,10 ng/ml TNF-α was also added to astrocytes which were incubated for 15 min followed by washout with PBS,astrocytes were then incubated for 3 h,and the supernatant was collected and added to microglias which were incubated for 24 h.The activity of microglias was measured by immunofluorescence,and the migration of microglias was evaluated by Transwell migration assay.Results Experiment Ⅰ The concentrations of CCL2 were significantly higher in TNF-α,CCL2-siRNA1,CCL2-siRNA2 and NC-siRNA groups than in group C (P＜0.05).The concentrations of CCL2 were significantly lower in CCL2-siRNA1 and CCL2-siRNA2 groups than in TNF-α and NC-siRNA groups (P＜0.05).There was no significant difference in CCL2 concentrations between group TNF-α and group NC-siRNA (P＞0.05).Experiment 1Ⅱ Compared with group C,the activity of microglias was significantly increased,and the migration of microglias was enhanced in TNF-α and CCL2-siRNA groups (P＜0.05).Compared with group TNF-α,the activity of microglias was significantly decreased,and the migration of microglias was weakened in group CCL2-siRNA (P＜0.05).Conclusion Astrocyte CCL2 is involved in mieroglial activation in an in vitro experiment.

In dietetic atherosclerotic models, contents of plasma atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and serum lipids were determined. The results showed that plasma ANP contents of the atherosclerotic group (14.33 ? 3.58?g/L)were higher than those of the control group (9.43 ? 3.14 ?g/L) (P

Objective To explore the relationship between the ET-1 and the oncogenesis, development of human esophageal cancer. Methods RT-PCR and Western blotting were employed to detect the expression of ET-1 and ETAR in the tissues of esophageal cancer and normal esophageal mucous membrane from 76 esophageal cancer patients admitted by our hospital from March to December in 2002. Results There was positive ET-1 mRNA expression in 82.7% (62/75) of the specimens of esophageal cancer and in 60% (45/75) of normal tissue and the ET-1 mRNA expression had a relation with histological grade, lymph node metastasis and clinical staging of esophageal cancer (P

Objective To study the influence of survivin targetedly inhibited with antisense oligonucleotide (ASODN)technique on the apoptosis of hepatoma carcinoma cells SMMC-7221,and to clarify the mechanism of promotion effect of survivin-ASODN on the apoptosis of SMMC-7721 cells.Methods The ASODN sequence of survivin marked by FAM fluorescein was designed and synthized. The SMMC-7721 cells were transfected by different concentrations (100,200,300,400,and 600 nmol· L-1 )of survivin-ASODN (ASODN transfection groups),at the same time blank control group and blank liposome control group and sense oligonucleotide (SODN) control group were set up.The apoptotic rates and the changes of cell cycle of the SMMC-7721 cells 24,48,and 72 h after transfected with different concentrations of survivin-ASODN were detected by FCM. The expression levels of survivin were measured by Western blotting method.Results Compared with each control group,24 h after transfection,the apoptotic rates of survivin-ASODN transfected SMMC-7221 cells were increased,the growth of cells was inhibited (P<0.05),and the effects had time-dose dependent tendency.48 h after transfection,the hypodiploid apoptotic peak appeared in ASODN transfection groups before G1 phase, the number of the cells at G0/G1 phase was decreased (P<0.05)and the number of the cells at G2/M phase wsa increased (P<0.05). Compared with each control group,the survivin expression levels in the SMMC-7721 cells in ASODN transfection groups were decreased (P<0.05 ), and the effects of survivin-ASODN was time-dose dependent (P<0.05 ). Conclusion Survivin-ASODN can block the expression of survivin in SMMC-7721 cells and inhibit the proliferation of SMMC-7721 cells by changing the cell cycle and increasing apoptosis in a time-dose dependent manner.