Objective To investigate the possible influence of immunosuppressive therapy,including sirolimus (SRL) and calcineurin inhibitors (CNI, tacrolimus), on level of Treg in the liver allo-graft recipients, Methods Forty-seven liver transplant recipients with stable liver function were assessed for at least 2 years, and divided into two groups: one composed of 15 patients receiving SRL,and another, of those receiving CNI (32 patients with tacrolimus). Thirty-eight age-matched healthy subjects (HS) were used as normal controls. We examined the expression of CD4, CD25, and Foxp3 in peripheral blood monouclear cells. Treg of every group was analyzed using Cell Quest software.Results SRL significantly increased the prevalence of CD4+ CD25high T cells, compared with HS and CNI group. The prevalence of CD4+ CD25high T cells of CNIs group was significantly lower than that of HS. The percentage of CD4+ CD25high T cells in the total CD4+ T cells was 1.88 % (1.56 %-2. 60 %), 1. 15 % (0. 57 %-l. 48 %) and 0. 84 % (0. 46 %-1. 45 %) in SRL, NS and CNI group,respectively (P<0. 01 or P<0. 05). Foxp3 was expressed in more than 95 % of CD4 + CD25high T cells and less than 20 % of CD4+ CD25low T cells, whereas not expressed in CD4+ CD25- T cells.Conclusion Different immunosuppressive therapy (SRL or CNI) might have different roles in tolerance induction in liver transplant recipients. Namely, SRL promoted the induction of allo-antigen tolerance, but CNI hampered the progression.

Objective To investigate the effect of estrogen on the pain score,c-Fos and substance P expressions in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord in the mice following formalin stimulation.Methods Fifteen C57/BL6 mice were randomized to 3 groups: control group(intact mice without estrogen treatment),OVX+V group(ovariectomized mice given vehicle) and OVX+E group(ovariectomized mice with subcutaneous injection of 2 ?g/d 17?-estradiol for 10 d).Pain score was used to assay the role of estrogen in affecting pain threshold in the mice following formalin injected into the right hind paw,and expressions of c-Fos and substance P in the dorsal horn of spinal cord(L3 to L5) in 2 h after injection of formalin was tested with immunohistochemisty to evaluate neuron activity and pain afferent fibers.Results Pain score was increased in ovariectomized mice following formalin stimulation,which was inhibited by estrogen especially in the early stage of secondary phase.The number of c-Fos-like immunoreactivity neuron(FLIN,P

Objective To isolate,purify and identify pancreatic duct derived stem cells (PDSCs) from the pancreatic duct of rats,and culture in the three-dimension cell culture system.Methods Adult male Wistar rats underwent perfusion with collagenase V via the pancreatic duct,then the pancreas was surgically procured,digested,followed by discontinued density gradient centrifuge to isolate ductal tissue from islets.The acinar and ductal tissue was cultivated in serumcontaining medium in the three-dimension cell culture to obtain adherent cells,as PDSCs,which were expanded by consecutive passages.The morphology and characterization of PDSCs on phenotype were examined.Results PDSCs could be obtained through in situ collagenase V digestion,discontinued density gradient centrifuge,and culture in the three dimension cell culture system.Morphologically,PDSCs had remarkable size,most with one nucleus.PDSCs grew in many layers in three-dimension cell culture system.PDSCs was revealed to express CD29,CD73,CD90,CD105,but not CD14,CD19,CD34,CD45 by FACS,in agreement with MSCs.Conclusion PDSCs of rats could be obtained through in situ collagenase V digestion,discontinued density gradient centrifuge,and culture in the three-dimension cell culture system.PDSCs lines were successfully established.

Objective To evaluate intraoporative ultrasonography (IOUS) of liver tumors. Methods In this study, 45 patients with liver tumors were examined by the IOUS(Logiq 500 scanner with a dedicated 5 ～ 7.5 MHz linear-array intraoperative transducer), and the results of IOUS were compared with those of preoperative ultrasonography (PHILIPS HDI 5000 scanner with a 3.5 ～ 5 MHz convex-array transducer) and computed tomography (CT). Results For tumors with a diameter ≥ 1 cm, the detection rate of IOUS was 100%, which was higher than that of preoperative ultrasonography and CT (100% vs 89.80% and 97.96%), though there was no statistical significance(xc2 = 3.372 ,P >0.05 and Fisher exact probability was 1.00) ; For tumors with a diameter < 1 cm, IOUS had a significantly higher detection rate than preoperative uhrasonography and CT(90.70% vs 62.79% and 74.42%, respectively,the former x2= 9.382, the latter x2 = 3.957, both P < 0.05) ;The total detection rate of IOUS was significantly higher than that of preoperative ultrasonography and CT (95.65% vs 77.17% and 86. 96%, respectively, the former x2 = 13.378, the latter x2 = 4.381, both P < 0.05). All the detected lesions underwent surgical resection or intratumoral injection of ethanol with the guidance of IOUS. Conclusions Compared with preoperative imaging examination, IOUS not only can enhance the detection rates of preoperatively overlooked lesions, but also can provide more valuable information to guide the surgical procedures.

The measurement of portal vein pressure (PVP) is important for the evaluation of therapeutic efficacy and prognosis in patients with liver cirrhosis.Aims: To investigate a non-invasive method for evaluating PVP in model of liver cirrhosis in rats.Methods: Liver cirrhosis model in rats was induced by intraperitoneal injection with thioacetamide.Magnetic resonance imaging with TOF sequence was used to measure portal vein diameter (PVD).PVP was detected directly by transvenous catheterization of portal vein.Body weight, liver weight, spleen weight, liver volume and spleen volume were determined.The hydroxyproline content in liver was determined by alkaline hydrolysis assay, proportion of collagen area in liver was detected by Sirius red staining.Results: Liver cirrhosis model in rats was successfully established after intraperitoneal injection for 20 weeks.Compared with control group, mean PVP, liver weight, liver volume, spleen weight, PVD, liver volume/body weight (LV/BW) ratio, spleen volume/body weight (SV/BW) ratio, hydroxyproline content and proportion of collagen area were significantly increased in model group (P<0.05), and body weight was significantly decreased (P<0.001).PVP was positively correlated with LV/BW ratio and proportion of collagen area (P<0.05).Conclusions: LV/BW and proportion of collagen area can indirectly reflect the PVP, and may provide a non-invasive approach for evaluation of portal hypertension.

Periampullary carcinoma is a rare malignant tumor of digestive system,and its accurate diagnosis is still difficult.From January 2007 to July 2012,12 patients with periampullary carcinoma had been admitted to the Southwest Hospital of Third Military Medical University,and the imaging data were retrospectively analyzed.The results of ultrasonography revealed that all tumors were hypoechoic.The tumor displayed hyperenhancement in 3 patients,isoenhancement in 1 patient,hypoenhancement in 8 patients during the arterial phase on contrastenhanced ultrasonography (CEUS),while the tumor displayed hypoenhancement in all patients during the venous phase.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plain scanning showed duodenal papilla enlargement in 1 patient,ampullary tissue mass signal in 2 patients,tissue mass signal at distal common bile duct in 2 patients,the rest 7 patients did not show tissue mass signal.Lower biliary obstruction was the common manifestation of the 12 patients on magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP),intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile vine-like expansion in 4 patients,double duct sign in 2 patients,the bottom of common bile duct with filling defect in 2 patients and it revealed beak-like narrow in 1 patient.CEUS,MRI and MRCP could both play an important role as conventional methods in diagnosing periampullary carcinoma.

Objective To Study the effects of high mechanical index ultrasound radiation microbubble on colon cancer cell skeletal.Methods Lovo cell were cultured in vitro,and this study was divided into control group,simple contrast agent group,microbubble plus ultrasound radiation group and simple ultrasound radiation group.Ultrasound contrast agent SonoVue and ultransound (frequency 1.5 MHz and MI 1.7) were used.Results In the control group,the microtubes were densest in dyeing silk,and extended to the edge of a cell.In the ultrasound and microbubble group,the microtubes were weaker and thin,the.network was mainly in the structure of the long axis.The cells arranged in a slight pigmentation to the density cell,to reach out many fine short hair,there were obviously a sense of silk and directional.In the microbubble and ultrasound group,Lovo cells streamed of the central significantly reduced,fluorescent lighting,with short hair.There was no difference in the ultrasound group and the microbubble group with microfilament and microtubule.Conclusions High mechanical index ultrasound radiation can changed into vacant,a trace of the assembly and distributed to the tumor cells are attacking,the transfer of restraining.

PurposeTo explore the value of prenatal ultrasound in diagnosis of fetuses with limb body wall complex (LBWC).Material and MethodsThe ultrasound images and follow-up results were studied retrospectively in 20 cases of LBWC, and the ultrasonic features of LBWC were analyzed.ResultsAll 20 cases showed rather severe body wall defect and spinal abnormality, including 16 cases of abdominal wall defect, 4 cases of abdominal thoracoabdominal defect, 8 cases of idiopathic scoliosis, 2 cases of kyphosis, 3 cases of twist into a corner, 1 cases of distortion as S shape, and 6 cases of vertebral body arranged in disorder. Moreover, 16 cases presented abnormal umbilical cord,among which 11 had too short umbilical cord, 1 without umbilical cord, and 7 as single umbilical artery (3 cases with short cord). Five cases showed limb abnormalities, among which 2 cases were left lower limb absence, 1 cases as left upper limb absent, 1 cases as left foot varus and right foot slightly varus, and 1 cases as left foot drop.ConclusionPrenatal ultrasonography can accurately diagnose LBWC in time, so as to provide evidence for early clinical intervention.

Objective To explore the effects of sedationand hemodynamics on different ages patients with the same concentration of dexmedetomidine under general anesthesia.Methods A total of 264 patients (ASAⅠ-Ⅱ)with orthopaedic surgery under general anesthesia in our hospital from April 2013 to May 2015 were divided into 3 groups by age,the young group (group Y,n =76),middle age group (group M, n =107),and old age group (group O,n =81 ).Fifteen minutes before anesthesia,patients were infused dexmedetomidine with 1 μg/kg, maintain the concentration of 0.5 μg·kg-1 ·h-1 and stop at 30 minutes before surgery finished.The SBP、DBP、BIS、HR before anesthesia (T1),pump injection start(T2),tracheal intubation(T3),1 minute after intubation(T4),5 minutes after skin incision(T5),endotracheal ex-tubation(T6)were observed.The dosage of propofoland remifentanil in anesthesia,duration from stop infusion to endotracheal extubation, Ramsay score and adverse reactions 5 minutes after PACU also need to be recorded.Results The level of SBP and DBP were significantly increased at T2,T3 in all groups.Compared with group O,both group Y and group M increased significantly,the difference was statistically significant(P <0.05).The level of SBP and DBP were significantly decreased at T5 in all groups,the difference was statistically significant (P <0.05).There was no significant difference in 3 groups at T4-T6(P >0.05).Compared with T1,the level of HR and BIS were signifi-cantly decreased at T2-T5,the difference was statistically significant(P <0.05).The dosage of propofol and remifentanil in group Y and group Mwas more than that of group O.The extubation time was significantly shorter and the Ramsay score was significantly less than those of the group O,the difference was statistical significance(P <0.05).SAS scores among the three groups was not significant difference (P >0.05). There was no significant difference in the total adverse reaction between group Y and group M(P >0.05),but it was significantly lower than that of group O(P <0.05).Conclusion Dexmedetomidine has good sedative effect in all groups,but older group have more adverse reac-tions and wake up time is extended.The concentratiuon of dexmedetomidine should be adjusted according to the age of patients.

Objective To investigate influence of dexmedetomidine on postoperative cognitive function in elder patients after hip re-placement surgery under spinal anesthesia. Methods Forty elderly patients with ASAⅠ~Ⅲ,undergoing hip replacement with spinal anesth-sia,were randomly divided into dexmedetomidine group( group A) and normal saline group( group B) ,with 20 patients in each group. Dexme-detomidine was given with 1 μg/kg after anesthesia and followed with 0. 5 μg·kg-1 ·h-1 in group A. The equal volume of normal saline was infused in group B. Cognitive function was evaluated before anesthesia,3 and 7 days after surgery by mini-mental state examination( MMSE) . The intraoperative concentration of TNF-α,IL-6,MDA were detected at the time of before surgery(T0),end of surgery(T1),3 days after sur-gery(T2),7 days after suegery. Results There was no significant difference in MMSE score before anesthesia between the two groups (P>0. 05). The difference of MMSE score at postoperative 3 days between two groups was statistical significance (P<0. 05). The MMSE score recovered normal in both groups 7 days later. There was no significant difference of TNF-α,IL-6,MDA concentration at T0 between two groups(P>0. 05). Compared with T0,the concentration of TNF-α,IL-6,MDA at T1,T2 in group B increased,the difference was significant. And the concentration of IL-6 at T1 in group A decreased,compared with that at T0,the difference was significant(P<0. 05). The concentra-tion of TNF-α,IL-6 at T1,T2 and MDA at T2 in group A were lower than those in group B,the difference was significant. (P<0. 05). Con-clusion Dexmedetomidine can decreased the concentration of TNF-α,IL-6,MDA,and improve the postoperative cognitive dysfunction of eld-erly patients who finished the hip replacement surgery under spinal anesthesia.