Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of arthroscopically assisted percutaneous screw fixation for treating patella fractures.Methods A total of 14 cases of patella fractures were treated by percutaneous reduction and internal fixation with screws under arthroscope from November 2001 to June 2004 in this hospital.The fracture was reduced by closed manipulation or percutaneous leverage force using the Kirschner wire.Then the patella was temporarily fixed by using a large-sized towel clamp or Kirschner wires.Under the guidance of knee arthroscopy or C-arm fluoroscopy,a micro-incision was made at the site of screw placement,the pilot holes were drilled at a proper depth,and the thread was configured.Two titanium screws or absorbable screws were inserted parallelly.Results Follow-up checkups for 6~18 months(mean,10 months) in 13 cases showed a satisfactory recovery of knee functions.According to the Xu Shaoding's standard,excellent effects were obtained in 11 cases(84.6%) and good effects,2 cases(15.4%).Conclusions Treatment of patellar fractures by percutaneous screw fixation under arthroscope offers advantages of minimal invasion,accurate reduction,reliable fixation,and excellent recovery of joint functions.

Objective To investigate the changes of iron-related proteins in different sex mice before and after burns.Methods The burn model in mice were prepared with 90 ℃ vapor.Both liver and spleen iron contents were measured by colorimetric method.Hepatic hepcidin and Fpn1 mRNA content were determined with RT-PCR.The Fpn1 protein was determined with Western blot.Results After burns,the content of spleen iron was increased and the expression of hepatic hepcidin was decreased in male mice,and at the same time the Fpn1 of liver and spleen was reduced.The content of iron homeostasis abnormality in female mice was less serious.Conclusion The change of iron-related proteins after burns may be one cause of iron homeostasis abnormality.The differences of iron-related protein expression in different sex after burns suggest that estrogen has a potentially protective function.

Objective To investigate the mechanism of PBEF in pulmonary vascular endothelial permeability increasing after car-diopulmonory bypass ,in order to provide the basis for a better lung protective measures during cardiopulmonary bypass .Methods Animal models were established ,group A :the rats were transfected with the lentiviral AD-PBEFshRNA ;group B :the rats were took 30 min deep hypothermic circulatory arrest ;group C :the rats were took 30 min deep hypothermic circulatory arrest ,then trans-fected with the lentiviral AD-PBEFshRNA ;control group :the rats were anesthetized and established CPB tube ,without CPB by-pass .Lung tissue was detected with Western blotting and ELISA .Results PBEF ,phosphorylation of P38MAPK ,ERK ,MLC ,VE-cadherin ,FAK in group C had significant difference with group A ,B and the control group(P<0 .05) .VEGF ,MMP2 ,MMP9 ,W/D in group C had significant difference with group A ,B and the control group(P<0 .05) .The pathological results showed that rat lung tissue of the control group was normal ,while in group C ,it had severe pathological damage ,the pathological damage degree in group A ,B reduced compared to group C .Conclusion PBEF can through MAPK/PI3K-Akt/VEGF signaling pathway ,increase pulmonary vascular endothelial permeability .

Purpose To investigate the adsorptive effect of attapulgite on Tanshinone Ⅰ and TanshinoneⅡ_A in decoction of Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Mihiorrhizae and Composite Dansen Pill.Methods Using the amount of solid component and the content of Tanshinone Ⅰ and Tanshinone Ⅱ_A as index,the adsorptive effect of common attapulgite and acidified attapulgite on decoction of Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae and Composite Dansen Pill was investigated respectively and the content of Tanshinone Ⅰ and Tanshinone Ⅱ_A was determined by HPLC.Results Common attapulgite could not markedly decreased the amount of solid component and had a litfle effect on the content of Tanshinone Ⅰ and TanshinoneⅡ_A in decoction of Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae and Composite Dansen Pill.The acidified attapulgite could obviously decrease the amount of solid component and had a little effect on the content of Tanshinone Ⅰ and TanshinoneⅡ_A in decoction of Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae and Composite Dansen Pill.Conclusion Acidified attapulgite could be used as adsorptive clarifier in decoction of Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae and Composite Dansen Pill.

OBJECTIVE: To study the expression of Interleukin2 (IL-2) signaling pathway related factors and Treg cell in nasal tissue of nasal polyps, so that to investigate the possible mechanism of IL-2 signaling pathway in the progress of nasal polyps and the correlation between IL-2 pathway and Treg cell. METHOD: Thirty patients were enrolled for study, including the patients with nasal polyps and those with only deviated nasal septum as normal control. The nasal polyps tissue and the turbinate mucosa of the patients were collected during surgery. The expression levels of IL-2 and IL-2R were measured by means of ELISA. The level of pSTAT5 was evaluated by Western blot. We measured the level of Foxp3 mRNA in the tissue by real-time PCR, and the proportion of Treg cells was evaluated by flow cytometry. Finally. we analyzed the correlation between IL-2 pathway related factors and Treg cells in nasal polyps. RESULT: The expression levels of IL-2. IL-2R and pSTAT5 were significantly decreased in the nasal polyps compared with normal control (P < 0.05), and the level of Foxp3 mRNA and proportion of Treg cells in patients with nasal polyps were significantly lower than in normal control (P < 0.05). Moreover, there was positive correlation between the levels of IL-2 pathway related factors and the levels of Foxp3 mRNA and Treg cells proportion in nasal polyps. CONCLUSION The activated state of IL-2 signaling pathway got changed in nasal polyps tissue, the level of which was positively correlated with the expression of Treg cells, indicating that the IL-2 signaling pathway may play a crucial role in the development of nasal polyps, and the decreased level of Treg cells in nasal polyps may result from the downregulation of IL-2 signaling pathway.
Adult ; Female ; Forkhead Transcription Factors ; metabolism ; Humans ; Interleukin-2 ; metabolism ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Nasal Polyps ; metabolism ; Receptors, Interleukin-2 ; metabolism ; STAT5 Transcription Factor ; metabolism ; Signal Transduction ; T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory ; cytology

To study the clinical efficacy of Pihui Fanggan Sachet (PHFGS), a sachet of traditional Chinese herbs, in preventing influenza and its immune regulation on mice.

Objective To investigate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen(HBO)combined with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)chemotherapy on colon carcinoma Lovo cells.Methods Lovo ceils were exposed to 0.20 MPa HBO combined with 5-FU at different concentrations.The cell cycle was monitored with flow cytometry,and cell proliferation was detected using a methylthiazol tetrazolium test(MTT).Results ①After exposure to HBO,phase accumulation of Lovo cells was significantly higher than in the control group,and the accumulation of Lovo cells exposed to HBO after 24 h was significantly higher than at 12 and 48 hours.②There was difference between HBO(0.20 MPa,post 24 h)+ 5-FU(≤8 pM)group and 5-FU(≤8 μM,12 h)group on the inhibition of cells proliferation(P ＜0.05),and significan difference could be seen between the two groups after treatment for 48 h(P ＜ 0.01); ③There was no significant difference between HBO + 5-FU group and 5-FU group treatment with the concentration(16,32,64 μM)of 5-FU(P ＞ 0.05)for 12 h ;however,the difference could be seen after treatment for 48 h between the two groups(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The lethal effect on Lovo cells of 5-FU can be enhanced by exposure to 0.20 MPa HBO,especially with low concentrations of 5-FU.

Objective To investigate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) on the expression of hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) mRNA and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) mRNA in colon adenocarcinoma cells. Methods SW480 colon cancer cells were divided into a control group and an HBO group, which was in turn divided into various subgroups according to the various HBO pressures (0.15 MPa, O. 20 MPa, 0.25 MPa) and exposure times (12, 24 and 36 h) tested. The expression of HIF-1α and VEGF mRNA was evaluated with RT-PCR after the various treatments. Results The expression of HIF-1α mRNA was lower in the SW480 cells than in the controls after exposure to 0.25 MPa HBO for 12 h. No expression of HIF-1α mRNA was detected after exposure to 0.25 MPa HBO for 24 h. The expression of VEGF mRNA was lower after exposure to 0.25 MPa HBO for 36 h than in the controls. Conclusion Absence of HIF-1α mRNA expression and decreased expression of VEGF mRNA in SW480 can be observed after exposure to 0.25 MPa HBO for 24 h, suggesting that HBO may inhibit the formation of tumor blood vessels through down-regulating the expression of these mRNAs.

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of domestic porous tantalum rod in treatment of early avascular necrosis of femoral head (ANFH).Methods A prospective study was made on 18 cases (19 hips) diagnosed as early ANFH treated by domestic porous tantalum rod from July 2014 to December 2015.There were 14 males and four females, with a mean age of 44.2 years (range, 30-62 years).According to the modified Ficat staging, four cases were identified as stage Ⅱa and 14 stageⅡb.Efficacy of the treatment was evaluated by Harris score, Womac score, radiological images of the hip, complications and bone growth.Results All cases were followed up for 8-24 months (mean, 16 months).No complications such as infection, wound healing problems, immunological rejection, tantalum rod breakage, loosening or displacement were observed at last follow-up.Harris score was (82.7±9.0)points, (84.5±10.8)points and (87.2±10.0)points at postoperative 3, 6 and 12 months respectively, significantly higher than that pre-operation [(75.5±11.9)points] (P<0.05).Harris score was rated excellent in 10 cases, good in three, fair in five and poor in one at the last follow-up, with the excellent and good rate of 68%.Womac score was (17.4±9.4)points, (12.4±7.3)points, and (11.1±8.4)points at postoperative 3, 6 and 12 months respectively, significantly lower than that pre-operation [(28.3±13.1)points] (P<0.05).Seventeen cases (18 hips) showed no obvious deterioration in femoral head necrosis, with femoral head survival rate of 95%.One case underwent total hip arthroplasty after operation because of progressive hip pain and collapsed femoral head.Bone ingrowth was detected in the porous tantalum biomaterial after operation.Conclusion Domestic porous tantalum rod can effectively promote bone ingrowth, relieve pain, prevent the collapse of the femoral head, delay total hip arthroplasty time and finally improve hip function in treatment of early avascular necrosis of femoral head.

Objective To investigate the prevalence and dissemination mechanism of 16S rRNA methylase genes in extended-spectrum beta-lactamases(ESBLs)-producing Enterobacteriaceae in China.Methods PCR amplification and DNA sequencing were used for screening and identifing 16S rRNA methylase genes and ESBLs genes.Minimal inhibitory concentrations(MICs)of the antimicrobial agents were detected by Etest.Conjugation and plasmid extract were performed to study dissemination mechanism of 16S rRNA methylase genes and ESBLs genes.Results Only one strain.Klebsiella oxytoca strain ZJ157 was screened as positive for armA gene from 447 ESBLs-producing isolates,which also contained CTX-M-15 and TEM-1 genes.It was resistant to aminoglycesides,ciprofloxacin,and most β-lactams,except carbapenems,polymyxin E and tigecyeline.Resistance to amikacin and β-lactams was transferred to a recipient Escherichia coli 600 by conjugation experiment.arntA.CTX-M-15 and TEM-1 genes were detected in the transconjugant.A plasmid about 55 kb was extracted from Klebsiella oxytoca ZJl57 and the transconjugant.Conclusions A 16S rRNA methylase gene armA was detected in an isolate of Klebsiella oxytoca.armA,CTX-M-15 and TEM-1 genes can be co-transferred in the same plasmid leading to multi-drug resistance.