Animals ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid ; Disease Models, Animal

Objective This study is to investigate the expressions of MACC1 and c-Met genes in prostate cancer tis?sues and to explore the relationship between these gene expressions with the development, invasion and metastasis of pros?tate cancer. Methods The expressions of MACC1 and c-Met genes were examined in 30 cases of benign prostatic hyperpla?sia and 67 cases of prostate cancer using citron acid-microwave-SP immunohistochemical method and analysed with their clinical pathological features. Results Expressions of MACC1 and c-Met in prostate tissues show statistical difference ac?cording to Gleason score, PSA level, pathological stages and whether bone metastasis occurs after radical surgery ( P<0.05 or P < 0.01), but their expressions in prostate tissue show no significant difference among different sex, age and whether smoking or not. Expression of MACC1 in prostate tissue of stageⅢandⅣcancer is significantly higher than that in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissues (P<0.05) while the expression of c-Met only shows statistical difference in prostate tis?sue of stage Ⅳcancer compared with that in BPH (P < 0.05). There is a positive correlation between the expression of MACC1 with expression of c-Met in prostate cancer tissues (P<0.01). Kaplan-Meier curves revealed that the survival rates was lower and survival time of bone-free metastasis were shorter in patients with high MACC1 and c-Met expressions in prostate tissue than those with low expressions of MACC1 and c-Met in prostate tissue. Conclusion Expression of MACC1 and c-Met is closely related to the development, invasion and metastasis of prostate cancer, so MACC 1 and c-Met may be used as promising diagnostic and prognostic markers for prostate tumor, and as new therapeutic targets for prostate cancer.

Objective To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on lung injury induced by extremity ischemia-reperfusion.Methods Forty patients,aged 18-60 yr,with body mass index of 20-25 kg/m2,of ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ,with 1 h ≤ predicted duration of surgery ≤ 1.5 h,were randomly divided into 2 groups (n =20 each) using a random number table:control group (group C) and dexmedetomidine group (group D).In groupD,dexmedetomidine 1 (g/kg was infused intravenously for 10 min,followed by continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine at 0.5 μg· kg-1 · h-1 until the end of the surgery,while in group C the equal volume of normal saline was given instead.Immediately before induction of anesthesia (T1,baseline),at 60 min after tourniquet was inflated (T2) and at 30 min,2 h and 6 h after tourniquet release (T3-5),blood samples were collected from the radial artery for blood gas analysis and for measurement of the levels of plasma interleukin-6 (IL-6),IL-8,tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α),malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD),and arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) and partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) were recorded.Alveolar-arterial oxygen difference (A-aDO2) and respiratory index (RI) were calculated.Results Compared with group C,PaO2 was significantly increased at T5,and A-aDO2 and RI at T5,the levels of plasma IL-6 and IL-8 were decreased at T4,5 and the levels of plasma TNF-α,MDA and SOD were decreased at T3-5 in group D.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine can attenuate lung injury induced by extremity ischemia/reperfusion via inhibiting inflammatory responses and lipid peroxidation.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the concepts and contents of the Chinese precision medicine,and to provide reference for the development of precision medicine in China.METHODS:By evidence-based evaluation method,using jingzhun yixue jingzhun yiliaoprecision medicineas keywords,all literatures were retrieved from CBM,CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,PubMed and Ovid EMBase databases up to Nov.17th,2015.The relevant information were extracted,including researchers (first author or correspondence author's unit belonged to China),domains and concepts.The concepts and contents of the Chinese precision medicine based on China's national condition were summarized and analyzed,and the difference between precision medicine and personalized medicine was compared.RESULTS:54 studies were included,the results indicated most studies (51 literatures) were published in 2015 by hospitals (28 literatures) and high schools (14 literatures);most literatures (23 literatures) presented the concept of precision medicine,followed by disease precision medicine (19 literatures) and relevant technology of precision medicine (7 literatures);a total of 39 literatures presented the specific concept of precision medicine.Besides genetic information involved in American precision medicine,the Chinese one expanded the disease diagnosis and treatment technology,as well as the application.Personalized medicine and precision medicine were in common partially,however,the latter one underlined the disease classification and diagnosis,which was more practicable.CONCLUSIONS:Chinese precision medicine involves disease diagnosis and treatment technology as well as influential factors based on genetic information,and includes disease classification and diagnosis so as to perform personalized precision intervention.The Chinese precision medicine is overall developed and focused.

Objective To investigate the effects of continuous stellate ganglion block (SGB) on serum thyroid hormone and cortisol levels in patients with severe brain injury.Methods Eighty ASA Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients with severe brain injury aged 22-61 yr undergoing emergency craniotomy were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n = 40 each): control group (group C) received routine treatment only and continuous SGB group (group SGB) received continuous SGB with 0.2% ropivacaine besides routine treatment. SGB was performed on the operated side after induction of general anesthesia and tracheal intubation. An epidural catheter was placed. A bolus of 0.2% ropivacaine 7 ml was followed by continuous infusion of 0.2% ropivacaine at a rate of 2 ml/h. Continuous SGB was maintained for 48 h. Successful SGB was confirmed by increase in skin temperature by ≥1.5℃ behind earlobe on the operated side.Venous blood samples were obtained at 30 min before and 3 and 7 day after operation for determination of serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T3) ,thyroxine (T4) , reverse triiodothyronine(rT3) and cortisol concentrations. Glasgow prognosis score was used to evaluate the clinical results at 3 months after operation. Results Serum T4 , rT3 , TSH and cortisol concentrations were significantly lower while the serum T3 concentration was higher in the SGB group than in group C at 3 and 7 d after operation. The clinical results were significant better in SGB group than in group C according to Glasgow prognosis scores at 3 months after operation. Conclusion Continuous SGB can inhibit the stress response, and improve hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid gland axis function and is helpful to patient's recovery from injury.

Objective To evaluate the CT features of primary adrenal lymphoma and its relationship with pathology.Methods Pathologically proven primary adrenal lymphoma 6 cases were reviewed.There were 4 males and 2 females.The age was 18-62 years,average age was 51 years.5 cases was single tomur in unilateral,1 case was bilateral disease.The main clinical manifestations were abdominal pain,abdominal discomfort.All patients had CT scan and were treated surgically.Results CT scan showed the characters of adrenal little low-density soft tissue mass:the maximum diameter of 3-11 cm,irregularly shaped or ovalshaped,multi-state a clear,homogeneous or slightly inhomogeneous density,CT value was 30-40 HU.Lesions could be embedded or close to blood vessels and the ipsilateral kidney.The lesions were not enhanced arterial phase enhancement,CT value was 39-50 HU.The lesions showed vein phase of mild to moderate enhancement,CT value was 47-66 HU.At the delay of continuing to strengthen phase,CT value was 60-78 HU.The pathology charaters showed that:Diffuse of tumor cells under light microscope dense,more uniform size,and a large,granular chromatin,tumor stromal components was relatively small.There was no significant bleeding,necrosis and calcification.one lesion showed sheet,tumor cell necrosis.Conclusions CT scan characteristics and pathological features of primary adrenal lymphoma might have a certain correlation.

Objective To evaluate the CT image features of urinary tract inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) for use in clinical and differential diagnosis.Methods Eight pathologically proven IMT cases were retrospectively analyzed in this study.There were six female patients and two male patients.Patient average age was 35 (13-62) years.The main clinical manifestations were hematuria and urination pain.Tumors were found in the bladder in 5 cases,in ureter in 2 cases and in urethra in 1 case.All the 8 cases accepted CT scan five of which had contrast enhanced CT scan.The imaging features were then analyzed.Results Of the IMT in bladder,CT scan showed a cauliflower like bladder tumor or round soft tissue mass with even or uneven density of 11.5-36.0 HU.Three tunors were accompanied with necrosis.Four cases had associated adjacent bladder wall thickening and two cases were found with fuzzy surrounding fat space.Ureteral lesions in two cases showed a solid mass with smooth edges and even density of 40.3 HU compared to the surrounding muscle.The urethral lesions had clear mass realm of 17.5-22.6 HU accompanied with calcification.Enhanced CT scan showed that homogeneous or heterogeneous mild to moderate enhancement was found in the tumor.Delayed phase showed consistant enhancement of 102.7-118.6 HU.Conclusion Tumor CT imaging features,particularly the significant and consistant enhancement in delayed phase,provide important information for diagnosis and differential diagnosis of the urinary tract IMT.

Objective To explore the influence of autologous blood salvage on the gastric intramucosal pH(pHi)in operation for orthopedic patients.Methods 40 patients nnderwent orthopedic surgery were randomly divided into two groups(n=20 each).Salvage group received autologous blood transfusion.The pHi was measured by a nasogastric tube air carbon dioxide tension instrument.The blood samples were collected before operation(T0),1 h after operation(T1),2h after operation(T2)and the end of surgery(T3)for the measurement of pHi.The volume of blood recovery,erythrocyte suspension and plasma were counted.Results The volume of erythrocyte suspension and plasma were significantly higher in control group than in salvage group during operation(P＜0.05).There was no obviously different in blood gas indexes in the two groups(P＞0.05).The phi was significantly higher in salvage group[(7.381±0.023),(7.386±0.025)]than those in control group[(7.361±0.022),(7.375±0.024)]at T2 and T3(all P＜0.05).Conclusion Autologous blood salvage could recover loss blood in time,and make pHi decline,and maintain effective circulation,and significantly improved visceral microcirculatory perfusion and oxygenation in patients under went orthopedic surgery.

Objective To observe the effect of continuous elastic outside distraction on the expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) in the female porcine nipples,and to further investigate the mechanism of continuous elastic outside distraction stimulation on the proliferation of supporting tissue in nipples.Methods Three female minipigs were employed,each of them had 12 nipples.Four nipples of each minipig were used as control group,while the other eight nipples were continuously distracted with prefabricated instruments.One nipple without distraction and two distracted nipples of each minipig were excised at 2,4,8,and 12 weeks after operation under general anesthesia respectively.The excised nipples were prepared for immunohistochemical staining to observe the expression of bFGF and TGF-β1.Image analysis software was employed for quantitative analysis.Results bFGF and TGF-β1 expression of control groups was weaker than those of the distracted groups at any time (P＜0.01).The expression of bFGF increased gradually after tracted and reached the peak at 4 weeks.There was significant difference (P＜0.05) in the expression of bFGF between 4 weeks and 12 weeks groups.The expression of TGF-β1 was increased to the peak after 2 weeks.The expression of TGF-β1 between 8 weeks and 12 weeks groups and 2 weeks group had statistical significance (P＜0.05).The expression of bFGF and TGF-β1 had a positive correlation during the traction.Conclusions Continuous elastic outside distraction can promote female minipig nipple to synthesis and secretion of b-FGF and TGF-β1.

The solvent sublation technique was applied for the separation and enrichment of L-Arg using dodecylbenzene sulfonic (DBSA) as the surfactant, di (2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid (P204) as the extractant and n-heptane as the organic solution. The solvent sublation was compared with the floatation complexation extraction, foam floatation and solvent extraction. The experimental results showed that enrichment ratio of 16.2 and removal rate of 97.2% to L-Arg were obtained by the solvent sublation under the conditions of room temperature, 0.09 g/L L-Arg aqueous solution 250 mL, DBSA concentration 0.15 g/L, the initial pH 7.0, volume of n-heptane 10 mL, volume of P204 4.5 mL, gas flow rate of 200 mL/min. The study of the kinetics indicated that the solvent sublation process could be divided into three stages distinctly. The processes of the first stage and the second stage followed the first order kinetics equation; the process of the third stage followed the zero order kinetics equation. The separation mechanism of solvent sublation was also discussed.