Objective To explore the effect of auricular plaster therapy on associated symptoms and quality of life in patients with constipation induced by strong opioid drugs for pain.Methods A total of 60 patients selected were randomly divided into the intervention group and the control group with 30 cases in each group.The intervention group was treated with auriculotherapy based on the pattern/syndrome differentiation after detecting the auricular sensitive acupoints' distribution in patients with opioid-induced constipation after receiving opioid therapy.BFI,self-made scale on symptoms accompanied by constipation and PAC-QOL were used to collect data about constipation symptoms and the level of quality of life before or after the intervention,and still with a subset of the intervention group followed for more than two weeks.Results The BFI and PAC-QOL scores of the intervention and control group were lower after intervention,and the decline score of the two groups showed significant difference.But for the self-made scale,the score of each item was slightly lower compared with that before treatment,which showed no statistically significant difference between groups.A follow-up of 2 weeks showed that the long-term efficacy of auricular plaster therapy was significantly lower than before,but was less desirable than short-term.Conclusions Scientific and reasonable choice of acupoint prescription according to syndrome differentiation can effectively improve symptoms accompanied by constipation and patients' quality of life.

Objective To compare the effects of upstream versus downstream tirofiban on tissure level perfu-sion and troponin Ⅰ release in high-risk non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary patients treated with percutaneous coronary intervention. Methods We randomized 138 non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome patients un-dergoing PCI to receive upstream(in the coronary care unit) and downstream(just prior to PCI) tirofiban. We com-pared the effects between the two drug regimens on tissue-level peffusion using Thrombolysis In Mycardial Infarction (TIMI) fram count,the TIMI myocardial perfusion grade(TMPG) and cardiac tropinin Ⅰ (cTn Ⅰ) release before and after PCI. Results There was no significant difference between two groups in TIMI 3 flow(P>0.05). High percent-age of TMPG 3 perfusion were observed in upstream tirofiban group than in downstream tirofiban group (P < 0.05). Post-procedual cTnI elevation was significantly less frequent among patients in the upstream group (P < 0.05). The cTnI level after PCI was significantly lower with upstream tirofiban compared with downstream tirofiban group (P<0.05). Conclusion Among high-risk non-ST-segment elevation ACS patients treated with an early invasive strategy, upstream tirofiban is associated with improved tissue-level perfusion and attenuated myocardial damage.

Objective To study different effects of control heart rhythm by radiofrequency catheter ablation and control heart beat by drugs on quality of life in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Methods Sixty patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation were divided into two groups,radiofrequency catheter ablation group and heart beat control group. Quality of life grades were calculated in each group according to SF - 36. Results Quality of life grades were significantly higher in radiofrequency catheter ablation group than heart beat control group. Conclusions Radiofrequency catheter ablation can improve quality of life than heart beat control therapy in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

Objective To investigate the effects of S100B on the expressions of dopamine receptors and the synthesis,metabolism of neurotransmitters dopamine,5-hydroxytryptamine which are related to the abnormal motor coordination of Parkinson's disease (PD).Methods The hS100B transgenic mice were established.The mice were divided into S100B transgenic group (TG,n =14),S100B knockout group (KG,n =14) and the non-transgenic control group (CG,n =14).The motor coordination ability of mice was measured by the Rota-rod test.The expressions of dopamine D1 receptor (D1DR),dopamine D2 receptor (D2DR),tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and phosphorylated TH at Ser19,Ser31,Ser40 in brain tissue were detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting.The levels of Tyr,levodopa,dopamine,homovanillic acid,Trp,5-hydroxytryptamine and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid in mesencephalon were measured by high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection.Results Compared with CG,the motor coordination ability of mice (s) showed progressive decline in TG (3 months:4.60±0.30vs4.25±0.21,q =5.194;6 months:4.52±0.31 vs4.07±0.22,q =6.139;9 months:4.43 ± 0.25 vs 3.60 ± 0.18,q =13.484;all P ＜ 0.05),the expressions of D2DR mRNA and protein decreased (1.34 ± 0.13 vs 0.48 ± 0.07,q =21.578;1.05 ± 0.15 vs 0.69 ± 0.10,q =8.063,both P＜0.05) and phosphorylated TH at Serl9 and Ser40 increased (0.95 ±0.10 vs 1.14-0.13,q =4.972;0.94 ± 0.12 vs 1.17 ± 0.14,q=5.382,both P＜ 0.05),the levels of levodopa,dopamine and homovanillic acid were elevated (87.04 ± 11.77 vs 115.28 ± 16.80,q =4.764;56.66 ± 9.87 vs 72.96 ± 11.02,q=3.923;26.58 ± 8.11 vs 38.65 ± 6.67,q=3.981,all P＜ 0.05),the leve1 of 5-hydroxytryptamine was reduced (925.50 ± 74.26 vs 637.87 ± 56.76,q =11.084,P ＜ 0.05),the ratios of homovanillic acid/dopamine and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid/5-hydroxytryptamine increased (0.45 ± 0.05 vs 0.54±0.08,q =3.325;0.94±0.07 vs 1.42±0.12,q =12.367,both P＜0.05) in the brain of TG at the age of 9 months old.There was no significant difference of detection indexes between KG and CG.Conclusions S100B plays an important role in the development of PD and the brain-specific S100B transgenic mice can be used to investigate the function of S100B gene on the development of PD.

Objective:To explore the independent risk factors of death during hospitalization in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) .Methods :Clinical data of 614 cases ,who were diagnosed as AMI during hospitaliza‐tion in our hospital from 2011 to 2013 ,were retrospectively analyzed .According to AMI patients'survival or not during hospitalization ,they were divided into death group (n=62) and survival group (n=552) ,single and multi-variable Logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the relationship among baseline feature factors and thera‐peutic methods of all patients and hospital mortality .Results:The mean age was (66.58 ± 12.87) years and there were 39 males (62.9% ) among the 62 dead patients .Hospital mortality was 10.10% (62/614) .Multi‐variable Lo‐gistic regression analysis screened following factor were independent risk factors related to AMI hospital mortality :age (OR= 3.065 ,95% CI:1.188~ 7.915) ,female (OR= 2.775 ,95% CI :1.200~ 6.419) ,heart rate (OR=2.836 ,95% CI:1.405~ 5.722) ,blood glucose (OR = 1.943 ,95% CI :1.186 ~ 3.184) ,Killip class IV (OR=1.744 ,95% CI:1.211~2.513) and left main or triple -vessel coronary disease (OR= 3.157 ,95% CI :1.244 -8.014) . P < 0.05 ~ < 0.01 .Conclusion : Advanced age ,female ,rapid heart rate ,elevated blood glucose level at hospitalization ,Killip class IV and left main or triple‐vessel coronary disease may be independent risk factors of death during hospitalization in patients with acute myocardial infarction .

Objective To explore the possibility of three-dimensional (3D) kidney replications for clinical and teaching of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).Methods The CT urography (CTU) DICOM format data from 5 patients with kidney calculi were selected from March 1st to June 1st,2015.Thresholding technique,region growing technique,edit mask technique and multiple slice edit technique were used in sequence by Mimics software.And five 3D replications were printed by Object 500 3D printer.The sizes of the replications were measured and the replications were punctured.Results The 3D replications of the kidneys were successfully designed and printed.The average difference of the long axes between 3D replications and patients' kidneys was 0.283cm,the average difference of the diameters was 0.212cm,and the average difference of the diameter of the stones was 0.244cm.The sizes of the 3D replications were basically consistent with those of patients' kidneys.The simulative puncturing was successful.Conclusions After comparing the 3D replications with their original 2D CT images,the anatomical details are found basically the same.The 3D replications could provide 3D visual observations of organ anatomy for surgeons.

Objective To investigate the duodenum absorptive character of monosialotetrahexosylganglioside sodium (GM1) in rats.Methods The contents of phenolsulfonphthalein (as indicators) and GM1 were determined with ultraviolet-visible (UV) method and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method in rats with in situ cycle intestinal perfusion model.Results The ratio of duodenum absorption of GM1 was 10％ in 2 h after cycle and 22％ in 6 h after cycle,respectively.The Ka was (0.030± 0.012)h,and absorption t1/2 was (25.50 ± 8.56)h in 8 h after cycle.Conclusions GM1 is absorption in rat duodenum,and the accumulate absorption of GM1 is almost linearly related to the cycle time.The absorption dynamics of GM1 may be first-order kinetic process.

Objective: To study the effects of UV treatment of different zirconia surfaces on the function of MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts. Methods: Disks of zirconia-based materials with smooth(S) and rough(R) surfaces were treated and with and without UV light(15 W) for 48 h,respectively. MC3T3-E1 cells were cultured on zirconia disks and divided into 4 groups: smooth group(S),UV treated smooth group(S-UV),rough group(R) and UV treated rough group(R-UV). Cell proliferation was assessed by MTT 3 and 5 days after culture. Alkaline phosphatase(ALP) activity was determined 3 and 7 days after culture. Cell mineralization was observed by Alizarin red dye staining 21 days after culture. The mRNA expression of OCN and OPG were examined by RT-PCR 7 and 14 days after culture. Results: Proliferation and mineralization of MC3T3-E1 cells in R-UV group were more than in other groups(P ＜ 0. 05). R groups showed higher ALP activity than S groups at day 7. R-UV treatment increased the mRNA expressions of OPG and OCN in a time-dependent manner(P ＜ 0. 05). Conclusion: Ultraviolet light-treated zirconia surface may promote the proliferation,mineralization and the expression of OCN and OPG of MC3T3-E1 cells.

Objective To investigate the impact of cancer-associated fibroblasts(CAFs)on immunotherapy and liver metastasis in colorectal cancer(CRC).Methods The single-cell sequencing data(GSE205506)of CRC patients with mismatch repair deficiency(MMRd)were downloaded from the gene expression omnibus database,and R software was used to preprocess the original sequencing data and establish the umap of fibroblast subpopulations,with each subpopulation named based on signature genes.GraphPad was used for the statistical analysis of the proportion of each fibroblast subpopulation,and the key subpopulations with significant differences were analyzed among CRC patients before and after PD-1 immunotherapy,as well as between the patients with pathological complete response(pCR)and those without pCR(non-pCR)after treatment.The analysis of differentially expressed genes and the gene pathway enrichment analysis were performed for the key subpopulations.The TCGA database was used to perform a prognostic and survival analysis of the signature genes of key CAF subpopulations,and RNA sequencing data were used to score and calculate the proportion of key CAF subpopulations in the primary lesions of CRC patients with liver metastasis.The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups;the Kaplan-Meier method was used to plot survival curves,and the log-rank test was used to calculate survival rates.CellPhoneDB software was used to analyze the receptor-ligand interaction between fibroblast subpopulations and tumor cells,and in vitro cell experiments were used to validate the effect of NRG1,a key ligand molecule,on the migration and invasion abilities of CRC cells.Results After PD-1 immunotherapy for CRC patients,there was a significant reduction in the proportion of F6_MMP1+CAFs(P＜0.001),which was only observed in patients achieving complete remission after immunotherapy.F6_MMP1+CAFs were upregulated,as well as the genes and signaling pathways associated with tumor migration and invasion,and in addition,there was a significant increase in F6_MMP1+CAFs in the tumor tissue of CRC patients with liver metastasis(P＜0.000 1).As a ligand,NRG1 expressed by F6_MMP1+CAFs interacted with ERBB3 receptor expressed by tumor cells,and the in vitro experiments confirmed that NRG1 promoted the migration and invasion abilities of tumor cells by activating the ERBB signaling pathway(P＜0.05).Conclusion F6_MMP1+CAFs may affect the efficacy of PD-1 immunotherapy in CRC patients and play an important role in promoting liver metastasis in CRC.F6_MMP1+CAFs,along with NRG1 that is produced by them and can promote tumor metastasis,can be used as potential therapeutic targets and prognostic markers for CRC.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell (MSC ) treatment of refractory chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD ) after allogene hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Methods Seven patients developed with cGVHD following allogene hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Conventional immunosuppressive agent treatment yielded no efficacy. Based upon immunosuppressive agent therapy,umbilical cord-derived MSC treatment was supplemented with a cell density of 1 ×1 06/kg,once a week for consecutive 4 times. Clinical efficacy,safety and survival of the patients were observed. Results Among 7 patients receiving MSC injection,2 obtained complete response (CR)and 3 had partial response (PR)with an overall response rate of 5/7,and the remaining 2 cases achieved no response (NR). No adverse reactions were induced by MSC injection. No patient had primary disease recurrence. One patient developed secondary cytomegalovirus pneumonia after PR and died from severe pneumonia. The remaining patients survived. Conclusions Umbilical cord-derived MSC injection is an efficacious and safe therapy of cGVHD.