Objective To evaluate the influences of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) on the virulence and antigenicity of Coxsackie virus B3 (CB3 V) , to explore a new physiological method to develop an active vaccine against Coxsackie virus. Methods The phagocytosis of the macrophages in mice to the CB3 V and the TCID50 of the CB3V before and after treated by HHP were examined. Results TCID50 increased from 10-5 to 10-4 when treated by 680 MPa; viruses were inactivated at 700 MPa. Viruses were also inactivated by the pressure less than 700 MPa, but needed prolonged time. The phagocytic function, antibody and T lymphocyte transformation rate in experimental mice (heated, attenuated, and inactive viruses) exhibited a significant difference compared with control mice (P

Objective　To investigate the relationship between soluble tumor necrosis factor receptors (sTNF-R), TNF-α, TNF-α/sTNF-R and rheumatoid arthritis. Methods　 Serum levels of sTNF-RⅠ, sTNF-RⅡ and TNF-αwere measured in 28 patients with active RA and 12 patients with inactive RA and 30 healthy controls, using double antibodies sandwiched ELISA. Results　The results showed that serum levels of sTNF-RⅠ, sTNF-R Ⅱ and TNF-α　were significantly higher in the group of patients with active RA than those　found　in healthy group and　in the patients with inactive RA. Serum levels of both sTNF-RⅠ, sTNF-RⅡ and TNF-α　were also significantly higher in patients with inactive RA than in healthy group(P＜0.01 for all). In RA, the serum concentrations of sTNF-RⅠ and sTNF-RⅡ were positively correlated with the levels of ESR，CRP，Ritchie index. Conclusions　These results suggest that the serum levels of sTNF-RⅠ and sTNF-RⅡwere significantly increased and positively correlated with the disease activity. The determination of serum levels of sTNF-RⅠ and sTNF-RⅡ can be regarded as a useful laboratory parameter for diagnosis of RA,monitoring of the disease activity and assessment of prognosis.

BACKGROUND: Ischemia/reperfusion can induce degenerative alterations in articular cartilage. However, the precise mechanism remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: To observe the morphological changes and the apoptosis of articular cartilage of femoral head epiphyses with ischemia/reperfusion. METHODS: A total of 80 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to two groups: ischemia/reperfusion (model of ischemia/reperfusion in hip joint) and sham-surgery (exposure of abdominal aorta for 5 minutes) groups, with 40 animals in each group. Articular cartilages of femoral head epiphysis were col ected in 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours, 5 days, and 2 and 4 weeks after operation. Morphology of articular cartilage of femoral head epiphyses was examined by light microscope, and cel apoptosis was detected by TUNEL method. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Light microscopy showed chondrocytes degeneration and reduction, as wel as fibrosis in matrix of cartilage in the ischemia/reperfusion group. Chondrocyte apoptosis was observed in both groups by TUNEL. Several apoptotic cells, less than five, were observed in the sham-surgery, while 10-30 apoptotic cells were found in ischemia/reperfusion group at 48 hours. Results indicated that ischemia/reperfusion can induce degenerative changes in articular cartilage of femoral head epiphyses, and cel apoptosis in developing hip joint may participate in damage of articular cartilage. Inhibition of chondrocyte apoptosis in articular cartilage may be useful for the prevention and cure of early osteoarthritis.

Objective To explore the interaction model of social capital, mental health,occupational burnout, turnover intention and the related influence factors on nurses. Methods By random cluster sampling, investigated 723 nurses with Nurses' Turnover Intention Inventory, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, Social Capital Questionnaire and Chinese Health Questionnaire, then explored the interaction model by path analysis. Results Nurses' position can influence their social capital(the path coefficient was 0. 124), social capital and occupational turnout can influence nurses' mental health(the path coefficient were -0. 231,0. 151), the mental health and occupational turnout both can influence nurses' turnover intention directly(the path coefficient were 0. 088,0. 151 ), the model is acceptable(CMIN/DF 1. 645, GFI 0. 984, AGFI 0. 966, IFI 0. 941, CFI 0. 937, RMSEA 0. 037).Conclusion Social capital can provide a new perspective for nurses' management, developing the social capital resources can relieve nurses' mental problems effectively; relieving the turnout and mental problem can decrease nurses' turnover intention finally.

The prevalence of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in adults is up to 20％-25％.PFO is associated with cryptogenic stroke in young patients,transient ischemic attack and several other diseases.Echocardiography plays a critically important role in screening of PFO,guidance during percutaneous intervention and follow up.The diagnosis of PFO by echocardiography were reviewed in this article.

Objective To investigate longitudinal systolic function of transplanted heart using two dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging.Methods 56 consecutive patients with heart transplant were recruited,according to myocardial biopsy and 1 year's follow up,they were divided into non-rejection group (group A) and rejection group (group B).36 healthy controls (group C) were also randomly recruited.Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF),pulmonary arterial systolic pressure,tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE),tricuspid annular plane systolic velocity (TAS') and global longitudinal strain (GLS) were calculated via Qlab 9.0 analysis software offline.Results Compared with group C,LVEF was reduced in group B (P ＜0.01).Differences of GLS,TAPSE,and TA-S' among groups were all statistically significant (P ＜0.01),group B＜group A＜ group C.LVEF,TAPSE and TA-S' were correlated with GLS (r =-0.64,r =-0.69,r =-0.71 ; all P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions Left and right ventricles were a functional unity,the systolic function of which was impaired in patients with heart transplant.

Objective To quantitatively evaluate the difference in global longitudinal strain(GLS)and global circumferential strain (GCS)of three-layers of cardium between diabetes mellitus (DM)patients using layer-specific speckle-tracking imaging.Methods Fifty-seven DM patients and sixty matched controls were enrolled in the study.GLS and GCS of three-layer cardium were assessed using layer-specific speckle-tracking imaging,available by GE Vivid E9 and EchoPac workstation.Results GLS of three-layer cardium in DM patients were significantly lower than those in normal controls (all P <0.05).GCS of endo-and mid-cardium were significantly lower in DM patients than in normal controls (P < 0.05 ).There was no statistical difference of GCS of epi-cardium between the two groups (P > 0.05 ).GLS and GCS of three-layer cardium was highest in endo-cardium and lowest in epi-cardium.Conclusions GLS of three-layer cardium may be a sensitive indicator of early left ventricular systolic dysfunction in DM patients with normal ejection fraction.

Objective To observe the effect of tanshinone ⅡA on renal transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) p65 mRNA and protein expression in diabetic nephropathy (DN) rats, thus to evaluate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of tanshinone ⅡA. Methods SD rats were used as the experimental animal. DN rat model was induced with 40 mg/kg of streptozocin ( STZ) . The rats were randomized into normal group, model group, and tanshinone ⅡA ( 10 mg·kg -1·d -1, im) group. On the experimental day 30, we examined the body weight, water in-take volume, 24-hour urine protein, fasting glucose ( Glu) , serum creatinine ( Cr) , blood urea nitrogen ( BUN) , total protein ( TP) and albumin ( Alb). Renal slices after periodic acid Schiff staining ( PAS) were used for the observation of renal pathology. Semi-quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction ( RT-PCR) was used for the detection of renal TGF-β1 and NF-κB p65 mRNA expression, and Western blotting method was used for the measurement of TGF-β1 and NF-κB p65 protein expression in rats of different groups. Results Compared with the normal group, body weight was decreased, water in-take volume and 24-hour urine protein were increased, serum Glu, Cr, and BUN levels were elevated, TP and Alb levels were decreased, renal pathological damage occurred, and renal TGF-β1 and NF-κB p65 mRNA and protein expressin were promoted in the model group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Tanshinone ⅡA group had an effect on decreasing water in-take volume, 24-hour urine protein, serum levels of Glu, Cr and Bun, increasing TP and Alb levels, relieving renal pathological damage, and reducing the protein and mRNA expression of renal TGF-β1 and NF-κB p65 ( P<0.05 or P<0.01 compared with the model group). Conclusion Tanshinone ⅡA has protective effect on kidney probably through inhibiting renal TGF-β1 and NF-κB p65 expression in DN rats.

Aim To explore the effects of Clausena-mide(Clau) on hippocampus cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) mRNA and protein expressions in diabetic rats. Methods The diabetic rat model was produced by injecting streptozotocin (STZ,48 mg?kg-1). After 3 months,the COX-2 gene and protein expressions in hippocampus of diabetic rats were detected by RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry respectively. Results ① The results of RT-PCR showed that the expression of COX-2 mRNA in hippocampus of diabetic group rats increased significantly (P

Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of blood purification therapy in the treatment of diuretic resistance in patients with nephrotic edema.Methods 40 cases of primary nephrotic syndrome with diuretic resistance in our hospital were randomly divided into hemodialysis (HD) group and continuous blood purification (CVVH) group and each group were 20 cases.All the patients were given basic treatment (lipid modulation,anticoagulation and glucocorticoid) and the observation time was 4 weeks.The changes of biochemical indexes (24 h urine protein,plasma albumin,serum urea nitrogen and serum creatinine) were observed before and after treatment in two groups.In addition,the complications of four groups were recorded.Results After blood purification treatment,urinary volume of two groups were significantly increased,the quantity of 24 h urinary protein and serum albumin were significantly improved,levels of serum urea nitrogen and serum creatinine were significantly decreased.The differences were statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05 or P ＜ 0.01).Compared with HD group,the urine volume increased more obviously in CVYH group after 2 weeks' treatment (P ＜ 0.05).The same time,24 h urinary protein was reduced and plasma albumin was improved more significantly (P ＜ 0.05),levcls of serum urea nitrogen and serum creatinine were not differ between the two groups (P ＞ 0.05).There was no difference in urine volume and renal function between the two groups (P ＞ 0.05) after 4 weeks' treatment.24 h urinary protein was significantly decreased and serum albumin was significantly higher than HD group (P ＜ 0.05).There were no serious complications in the two groups.Conclusion Blood purification in the treatment of diuretic resistance in patients with nephrotic edema is safe and effective.Continuous blood purification treatment can effectively alleviate nephrotic edema with diuretic resistance,promote the recovcry of renal function and improve the prognosis of kidney disease.