Objective To assess the value of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of abdominal emergency during pregnancy.Methods Clinical data of 40 cases of abdominal emergency at 7~17 gestational weeks(mean,13.2 weeks) from June 1997 to October 2004 were retrospectively reviewed.There were 16 cases of uterine with ectopic pregnancy,3 cases of twisted ovary,5 cases of pedicel torsion of ovarian cyst,5 cases of acute cholecystitis,and 11 cases of acute appendicitis.The diagnosis and treatment were conducted under laparoscope. Results The confirmative diagnosis was clarified under laparoscope in all the cases.Except 1 case of conversion to open surgery,the operation was accomplished laparoscopically in all cases. The operation time was 25~70 min(mean,38.2 min).Surgical complications occurred in 1 case.During postoperative follow-up observations,there were 3 cases of threatened abortion,3 cases of inevitable abortion,and 1 case of premature delivery. Conclusions Laparoscopic operation is safe and effective for acute abdominal emergency during early-to-middle pregnancy.

Objective To investigate the role and mechanism of resveratrol in a rat model of complex region-al pain syndrome type Ⅰ(CRPS1). Methods 50 male SD rats were divided into control group(group A),sham operation group(group B),model group 1(group C),model group 2(group D),and model group 3(group E). Groups A,B and C received 5%DMSO;group D received ISO-1 of 1 mg/(kg·d);and group E received resveratrol of 20 mg/(kg · d)for 14 days. Pain behaviors were assessed on days 0,7,and 14. Serum levels of MIF and TNF-αwere detected by ELISA. MIF ,total ERK1/2 and p-ERK1/2 in sciatic nerve were detected by Western blot. Re-sults On days 7 and 14 after treatment,resveratrol injection,similar to ISO-1,significantly improved the pain threshold;serum levels of MIF and TNF-α were significantly decreased;expressions of MIF ,total ERK1/2 and p-ERK1/2 in sciatic nerve were also decreased significantly in group E,which were significantly lower than group C (P < 0.05). Conclusions Resveratrol can significantly improve pain threshold ,decrease expressions of MIF and p-ERK1/2 in a rat model of CRPS1,which might be involved in the inhibition of ERK signaling pathway.

Objective To investigate the clinical value of laparoscopic hysteromyomectomy.Methods The clinical data of 98 cases of laparoscopic hysteromyomectomy(LM)and 76 cases of transabdominal Myomectomy(TAM)were retrospectively analyzed and comparison was made on the operative time,operative blood loss,postoperative blind enema time,body temperature recovery time,the rate of postoperative complicating disease and hospitalization after operation.Result Though the mean opertative time is the same,the mean operative blood loss,the mean body temperature recovery time,postoperative blind enema time,and the mean hospitalization was smaller in LM group than in TAM group(P＜0.05).Conclusion Laparoscopic hysteromyomectomy has the advantage of minimal invasion,short in-hospital days,fast recovery and low complication rate,which is an ideal treatment of hysteromyoma.

Objective To investigate the effect of adrenomedullin on rat renal tubular epithelial cell line (NRK-52E) apoptosis induced by hypoxia-reoxygenation (HR) injury and its mechanism.Methods NRK-52E cells were cultured and randomly allotted to the following 4 groups:control group,HR group,empty plasmid + HR group,ADM + HR group.NRK-52E cells were transfected with pcDNA3.1-myc-his B empty vector or pcDNA3.1-ADM by transfection complex comprising optimal proportion of plasmid and Fugene HD reagents.Cells were counted by trypanblau and cell survival rate was computed.The concentration of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) was detected by spectrophotometric method to evaluate cell vitality.The apoptotic rate of NRK-52E cells was measured by flow cytometry.The transfer efficiency was detected by immunocytochemistry.The mRNA expressions of ADM,Bax,Bcl-2 and Fas were determined by Semi-quantitative RT-PCR,and active caspase-3,8,9 protein expression were examined by Western blotting.Results Compared with control group,the expression of ADM significantly increased in HR group (P ＜ 0.05).The expression of ADM significantly increased in ADM + HR group than that in empty plasmid + HR group.Compared with control group,in HR group,the living cell counts and cell survival rate significantly decreased; the LDH concentration in media,apoptotic rate and the levels of Bax,Bcl-2,Bax/Bcl-2,Fas,active Caspase -3,8,9 significantly increased (all P ＜ 0.05).Compared with HR group,in ADM + HR group,the living cell counts and cell survival rate significantly increased; the LDH concentration in media,the cell apoptotic rate and the levels of Bax,Bax/Bcl-2,Fas,active Caspase-3,8,9 significantly decreased,while Bcl-2 was promoted (all P ＜ 0.05).The above indexes had no differences between empty plasmid + HR group and HR group (all P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion The increased expression of ADM can inhibit NRK-52E apoptosis induced by HR,and the mechanism might be achieved by inhibiting mitochondrial and death receptor-mediated apoptotic pathways.

AIM: To study the chemical constituents from the leaves of Phyllanthus emblica L. METHODS: The constituents were extracted by percolation with 95% ethanol.Then the extract was separated by systemic solvent separation methods.The ethyl acetate portion from the leaves were separated and purified by silica gel column chromatography and polyamide column chromatography with gradient elution,liquid preparation and recrystal methods.The structures of crystals were identified by physiochemical properties,spectrum analysis and literatures ontrast. RESULTS: Five compounds were isolated and identified.They were ?-sitosterol(Ⅰ);?-carotene(Ⅱ);kaemferol(Ⅲ);quercetin(Ⅳ);avicularin(Ⅴ). CONCLUSION: Chemical compound Ⅴ is isolated from this plant for the first time.

Objective To analyze the variations of PTPS gene in patients with suspected 6-pyruvoyl-tetra hydropterin synthase deficiency (PTPSD) and to make prenatal diagnosis in high-risk families. Methods Chemiluminescence was used for phenylalanine detection in blood or dried blood spots.Patients with phenylalanine concentration over 120μmol/L were detected by urine pterin analysis, and the activity of dihydropteridine reductase (DHPR) was detected. tetrahydrobiopterin loading tests were performed in suspected patients with abnormal urinary pterin profiles. PTPS gene variation analysis was performed by direct Sanger sequencing based on PCR amplification. Prenatal diagnosis in 7 high-risk families was performed by chorionic villus sampling when the genotype was identified. Results In 656 patients with hyperphenylalanine, 22 cases were diagnosed as PTPSD clinically. 16 variations were detected in the 22 PTPSD cases. The 5 variations, p.Lys77Arg, p.Ile84Phe, c.315-2A>G, c.244-2A>T, c.187-1G>T, were identified as novel variations. Two fetuses carried the same mutation with the proband and therefore were thought to be PTPSD fetuses. Three fetuses carried only one mutant allele and thus were thought to be PTPSD carriers.

Objective:To establish cell lines stably expressing Rab5a and its the inactive mutant Rab5aN133I,analyze the effect of Rab5a on the expression of cytokines in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells .Methods:RAW264.7 cells were transfected with Rab5a and its inactive mutant vector Rab5a N133I separately,and then screened by G418.Rab5a stable expressing cell lines were identified by Real time-PCR.The growth of the stable cell lines was analyzed by MTT assay.After the stable cell lines were stimulated by LPS for different time periods,the expression of iNOS,TNF-αand IL-6 was detected.Results:Rab5a and Rab5aN133I transfection resulted in elevated Rab5a mRNA expression compared with the control cells ( P<0.05 ).Rab5a overexpression enhanced the proliferation of RAW264.7 cells.However,the proliferation of Rab5aN133I cells was significantly slower than the control cells ( P<0.05).Overexpression of Rab5a promoted LPS-induced production of iNOS,TNF-αand IL-6 in RAW264.7 cells (P<0.01). Conversely,overexpression of Rab5aN133I abolished the stimulating effects of Rab5a.Conclusion: Rab5a promoted LPS-induced expression of iNOS,TNF-αand IL-6 in RAW264.7 macrophages in a GTP-binding ability-dependent manner.

OBJECTIVE To observe the protection of vitamin C on the cardiac injury induced by 50 nm titanium dioxide inmice.METHODS Kunming mice were ad mistered by ig of vitamin C 100,200 and 400 mg·kg -1 for 2 d.And then the mice were ad mistered by ig of nano-TiO2 2 g·kg -1 and vitamin C (100.0,200.0 and 400.0 mg·kg -1 )for 3 d,the interval of treatment with nano-TiO2 and vitamin C was 4 h.The mice were scarified 24 h later after the last ad ministration.Electrocardiogra m (ECG)was determinated by physiological recorder.The myocardial enzy mes activities in serum and superoxide dismutase (SOD)and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)activities in serum and myocardial tissue were determinated by bioche mical method.Cometassay was used to detect the DNA da mage of the heart. Heart tissue was used for histopathological exa mination by HE staining.RESULTS Co mpared with the control,ECG showed higher S-T and T-wave a mplitude of nano-TiO2 2 g·kg -1 (P<0.05).The myocar-dial enzy mes activities significantly increased and activities of SOD and GSH-Px significantly decreased in nano-TiO2 group,compared with the control group(P <0.05).Cometassay showed that olive tail mo ment (OTM)was significantly increased after nano-TiO2 2 g·kg -1 ,compared with the control group (P<0.05).The histopathology showed ede ma of myocardial cells,myofibril disorders and increasing infla mmatory cells.Vita min C 100,200 and 400 mg·kg -1 can decrease S-T in ECG,OTM,myocardial enzy mes activities,increase the SOD and GSH-Px activities in serum and myocardial tissue;reduce myocardial hypertrophy and infla mmatory cells.CONCLUSION nano-TiO2 can induce myocardial injury inmice and vitamin C can alleviate the da mage.The mechanism may be associated with the antioxidant ability of vitamin C inmyocardial tissue.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) on occurrence of postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing radical mastectomy. Methods: Sixty elderly patients, aged 65-78 yr, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ, scheduled for elective radical mastectomy, were allocated into 2 groups (n=30 each) using a random number table method: control group (group C) and RIPC group.Three cycles of 5-min ischemia/5-min reperfusion induced by a blood pressure cuff placed on the upper arm of the right upper arm served as RIPC treatment at 5 min after induction of anesthesia in RIPC group.The blood pressure cuff was only placed on the upper arm of the right upper arm without inflation and deflation in group C. Jugular bulb venous blood samples were obtained at 10 min before anesthesia induction (T₀) and 1, 12, 24, 48 and 72 h after the end of operation (T_1-5) for determination of S-100β protein and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) concentrations in serum.The occurrence of delirium within 72 h after operation was estimated using Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit.The occurrence of hypotension, sinus bradycardia and reintubation was recorded.The Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) was used to evaluate the early postoperative quality of recovery at 1 and 2 days after operation. Results: Compared with group C, the concentrations of S-100β protein and NSE in serum and incidence of delirium within 72 h after operation were significantly decreased at T₁-T₅, and the Quality of Recovery-15 scores were increased at 1 and 2 days after operation in group RIPC (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the duration of delirium or incidence of hypotension, sinus bradycardia and reintubation between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion RIPC can decrease the development of postoperative delirium and is helpful for the early postoperative recovery of elderly patients undergoing radical mastectomy.

To screen the interactive proteins with IBDV Gt VP2 protein from cDNA library of B Lymphoid cells of the bursa of Fabricius. The expression cDNA library plasmids was transformed to the yeast competent cells, which have the bait plasmid-Gt VP2. After testing for growth in synthetic complete medium lacking histidine and uracil and for production of beta-galactosidase (X-gal), we obtained 16 positive clones. We searched the gene sequences of positive clones in the NCBI website. The blast results showed that five positive clones were the gallus sequences. They were Gallus gallus breed mitochondrial DNA, O_G1cNAc transferase, Tumor protein p53 binding protein, Stathmin and Chondroitin sulfate Ga1NAcT-2, respectively. This study is helpful for the further identifying the receptors of IBDV in B Lymphoid cells of the bursa of Fabricius.
Animals ; B-Lymphocytes ; metabolism ; virology ; Bursa of Fabricius ; metabolism ; Chickens ; DNA, Mitochondrial ; metabolism ; Gene Library ; Infectious bursal disease virus ; Protein Binding ; Protein Interaction Mapping ; Receptors, Virus ; metabolism ; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 ; metabolism ; Two-Hybrid System Techniques ; Viral Structural Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism