Objective: To establish an ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry ( UPLC-MS/MS) method to determine the concentration of carbamazepine and phenobarbital in human plasma, and apply in the clinical moni-toring. Methods:Diazepam was used as the internal standard, and the samples were precipitated by acetonitrile. An ACQUITY UPL-C? BEH C18 (50 mm × 2. 1 mm, 1. 7 μm) column was used as the stationary phase at 40℃ with a Waters XEVO TQD. The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile (containing 10 mmol·L-1 ammonium formate) and water (containing 10 mmol·L-1 ammonium for-mate and 0. 1% formic acid) with gradient elution pumped at a flow rate of 0. 4 ml·min-1 . ESI was applied and the samples were scanning analyzed by positive ion multi-reaction monitoring mode. The plasma was precipitated by 200 μl acetonitrile and centrifugated at 12 000 × g for 10 min and tranfer it into an Ep tube. The sample size was 20 μl. Results:The retention time of carbamazepine was 1. 23 min. Excellent linear calibration curves of carbamazepine were obtained within the concentration range of 0. 25-25μg·ml-1(r=0. 999 7). The lower limit of quantification of carbamazepine was 0. 01 μg·ml-1. The retention time of phenobarbital was 1. 11 min. Excellent linear calibration curves of carbamazepine were obtained within the concentration range of 0. 5-50 μg·ml-1(r=0. 999 6). The lower limit of quantification of carbamazepine was 0. 05 μg·ml-1. The recovery of three concentrations of carbamazepine was (82. 1 ± 6. 83)%, (82. 91 ± 4. 3)% and (84. 35 ± 3. 09)%, and the recovery of three concentrations of phenobarbital was (84. 27 ± 6. 91)%, (84. 32 ± 7. 74)% and (89. 07 ± 6. 24)%, respectively. The intra- and inter-day RSDs were all less than 10%. There were no endogenous substances existing in the incubation system, therefore, there was no interference with the determination. Conclu-sion:The simple, accurate and rapid method is suitable for the determination of carbamazepine and phenobarbital in human plasma, which can contribute greatly to the therapeutic drug monitoring service for patients.

Objective To study the effect of CsA in a therapeutic dose on the hepatic ultrastructure in rats.Methods Twenty-four SD rats were divided into 3 groups.The control group was orally administered olive oil,and the other 2 groups were orally given CsA 25 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg daily respectively.After 2 weeks.the liver samples were taken for ultrathin sections.The stereological method was used to quantify some hepatic ultrastructural parameters including volume density (Vv),surface density(Sv),numerical density(Nv) and specific surface(δ).Results CsA caused an increases of Vv and Sv and a decrease of δ in endoplasmic reticulum;a decreases of Vv and Nv in microbody;decreases of Vv in Golgi complex and glycogen inclusions;an increases of Vv and Nv in lipid inclusions.Conclusion CsA in a therapeutic dose could cause the change of hepatic ultrastructure of rat.

Objective To evaluate the protective effects of oral administration of D-methionine tablets on noise-induced hearing loss.Methods A total of 203 volunteers were recruited and randomly divided into two groups:experimental group (n=113)and control group (n=90).The subjects in the experimental group received oral administration of D-methionine tablets(1 500 mg/day)and those in the control group received placebo for 3 days before impulse noise exposure.The routine audiometric evaluation and ABR testing were performed and recor-ded 1 day and 7 days post- noise exposure.The statistical analysis was carried out with SPSS 11.0.ResuIts The changes of hearing in all participators were observed after noise exposure.The results were as follow:The hearing thresh-olds at three time points were 40.5±9.3,51.7±12.3,44.1±11.4 dB nHL in experimental group and 41.5±8.9,62.4± 13.7,47.6±12.5 dB nHL in control group,respectlvely;the ABR I-V IPLs at three time points were 3.72±0.21 ms, 3.99±0.36 ms,3.82±0.25 ms in experimental group,while 3.71±0.22 ms,4.45±0.37 ms,3.85±0.34 ms in control group,respectively.There were statistically significant differences between the two groups.ConcIusion The oral adminis-tration of D-methionine tablets pre noise exposure can protect against noise-induced hearing loss.

Objective To evaluate the effect of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)on exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Methods All of 74 patients with COPD accomplishing the reflux diagnostic questionnaire(RDQ)were.divided into GERD group(n=38)and non-GERD group(n=36)according the scores of RDQ.The clinical data including the frequency of exacerbations of COPD were compared between the two groups.Results The frequency of exacerbations of COPD was significantly higher in GERD group compared with that in non-GERD group[(2.68±0.77)times/year vs (1.38±0.49)times/year,t=8.74,P＜0.05].The mean FEV;percentage was similar in the two groups [(39.82 4-10.95)%vs(37.11±12.24)%,t=1.00,P＞0.05].The score of RDQ was probably as a factor of predicting the frequency of exacerbations of COPD(R2a=o.39,t=6.98,P＜0.05).Conclusion The presence of GERD appears to be associated with increased exacerbations of COPD.

Objective To explore the value of electronic colonoscope,MSCT and MRI in the etiological diagnosis of intestinal obstruction.Methods The clinical data of 140 ileus patients were retrospectively studied.Results 140 cases of ileus included 60 cases of colon ileus,70 cases of small intestines ileus and 7 indefinite cases.67 cases were checked with colonoscopy,among them,41 cases with colon tumors,6 cases with colon polypi,6 cases with colon set folds,2 cases with sigmoid colon turned round,2 cases with ileum tumor and 10 cases with unknown reason.80 cases were checked by MSCT checks,among them,26 cases with small intestines tumor 24 cases with small intestines muck piece,23 cases with unknown reasons,2 cases with muck stone 2,4 cases with bowel chamber outside lymphoid lump,1 case with bowel fastens film blood to bolt.30 cases were kept to cure.2 cases were turn round to reset under the eolonoscopy,3 cases were set folds air to infuse bowel to reset,6 cases with inside the mirror descend colon polyp were resected with hish frequency electricity resection.99 cases were cured by surgical operation.5 cases were dead and 135 cases were recovered from illness.Conclusion Electronic colonoscopy,MSCT and MRI checking are accurate methods to diagnose why and where of ileus,and which establish importance basts for clinical treatment.

Objective To investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the cerebral injury in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).Methods Forty ASA Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients of both sexes,aged 43-64 yr,scheduled for elective cardiac valve replacement,were randomly divided into 2 groups (n =20 each):control group (group C) and dexmedetomidine group (group D).Dexmedetomidine 0.6 μg/kg was injected intravenously over 15 min before induction of anesthesia,followed by infusion at 0.2μg· kg-1 · h-1 until the end of operation in group D.While the equal volume of normal saline was given in group C.Blood samples were obtained from the radial artery and jugular bulb for blood gas analysis before CPB,immediatelv after declamping of the ascending aorta,at the end of CPB and at 6 h after operation (T1-4).The arteriovenous blood O2 difference (Da-jvO2) and cerebral O2 extraction rate (CERO2) were calculated.The plasma concentrations of S-100β and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) in the blood samples obtained from the jugular bulb were measured at T1-4 and 24 h after operation.Results Compared with group C,the jugular venous oxygen saturation was significantly increased and Da-jvO2 and CERO were decreased at T2,3,and the plasma concentrations of S100β and NSE were decreased at T2-4 in group D (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Dexmedetomidine can decrease the cerebral O2 metabolic rate and reduce the cerebral injury in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement under CPB.

Objective To investigate the effects of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) 2 on NKG2D-mediated natural killer ( NK) cell cytotoxicity .Me thods NK cells were activated by polyinosinic-polycyti-dylic acid ( Poly I∶C ) .The activation status of JNK signaling pathway was detected .The cytotoxicity of ac-tivated NK cells and the level of IFN-γproduced were measured to determine the function of NK cells in the absence of JNK2.Tumor growth in wild type and JNK2-knockout (JNK2-/-) mice with lymphoma xenograft were measured to evaluate immune surveillance of NK cells .Results The phosphorylation of JNK and up-stream kinases were observed in the early stage of cell activation after treatment of Poly I ∶C.The expressed ligands of the activating receptors NKG2 D significantly increased NK cell cytotoxicity to lymphoma cells . JNK2 deficiency impaired the antitumor effects of NK cells , and then resulted in enhanced tumor growth in JNK2-/-mice.Conclusion JNK2 signaling pathway is involved in the NKG2 D-mediated activation of NK cells and regulates immune surveillance of NK cells against tumor .

Objective: To investigate the expression of Th1/Th2 inflammatory cytokines IL-2, interferon-γ (IFN-γ), IL-4, and IL-10 in rat treatment model of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) -induced ulcerative colitis. Methods: Forty Sprague Dawley (SD) male rats were divided into a normal group, a colitis model group, a sulfasalazine(SASP)-treatment group (SASP group) and a Jiechangning-treatment group (Jiechangning group) (each groupn=10). Disease activity index (DAI) and colorectal histological damage scale were assessed. The expression levels of cytokines IL-2, IFN-γ, IL-4, and IL-10 in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues were detected by enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay (ELISA) and real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).
Results: Compared with the colitis model group, the DAI and colorectal histological damage scale were decreased in the Jiechangning group (bothP<0.05), but there was no obvious difference compared with the SASP group (P>0.05). There was no signiifcant difference in IL-2 expression both in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues before or after the treatment in various groups (P>0.05). Compared with the colitis model group, IFN-γ level both in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues was decreased in the SASP group and the Jiechangning group, with significant difference in the serum (bothP<0.05), but there was significant difference in the colon mucosa tissues only in the Jiechangning group (P<0.05). The serum IL-4 level in the SASP group and the Jiechangning group was increased compared with that in the colitis control group, with significant difference only in the Jiechangning group (P<0.05). There was no difference in IL-4 level in the colon mucosa tissues whether treated or not (P>0.05). IL-10 level both in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues in the SASP group and the Jiechangning group was increased compared with that in the colitis model group, with significant difference (allP<0.05). There was no difference in the expression level of cytokines IL-2, IFN-γ, IL-4, and IL-10 both in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues between the SASP group and the Jiechangning group (allP>0.05).
Conclusion: DSS can break the balance of Th1/Th2 expression in the colon. Jiechangning enema can ameliorate DSS-induced acute experimental colitis in rats by decreasing IFN-γ level and increasing IL-10 level both in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues to regulate the Th1/Th2 balance and improve immunity.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the protective effects of oral administration of D-methionine tablets on noise-induced hearing impairment. METHOD: Two hundred and three volunteers were recruited and randomly divided into two groups: experimental group (n= 113) and control group (n=90). The subjects received oral administration of D-methionine tablets in the experimental group and placebo in the control group before noise exposure. Routine audiometric evaluation and ABR testing were performed and recorded before and after noise exposure. The statistical analysis was carried out with SPSS 11.0. RESULT: There were no differences in auditory threshold and I-V interpeak latency pre-noise exposure (P>0.05), however, there were statistically significant differences between two groups 1 d, 7 d after noise exposure (P<0.01 and P<0.05). In-respective-group, there were statistically significant differences between before and 1 d after noise exposure (P<0.05 and P<0.01), however, no difference was noted between before and 7 d after noise exposure in the experimental group (P>0.05). CONCLUSION The protective effects of D-methionine tablets were prominent on the noise-induced hearing impairment. Further studies regarding the optimal time of D-methionine administration will be recommended in the future.
Administration, Oral ; Adult ; Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced ; drug therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Methionine ; therapeutic use ; Young Adult