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Objective The purpose of this study is to investigate the apoptosis mechanisms of glioblasto-ma cell line U87 induced by sodium cantharidinate ( SCA) in vitro.Methods Growth inhibition of U87 by 0.625μg/mL,1.25μg/mL,2.5μg/mL,5μg/mL SCA at 24 h,48 h,72 h were analyzed by MTT assay respec-tively.Morphological changes of U 87 nuclear were detected by fluorescence microscope .U87 cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest were detected after SCA treatment for 24 h and 48 h by flow cytometry.The changes of apoptosis-related genes Bcl -2,Bax,Caspase-3 expression were analyzed after 24 h of SCA treatment by RT -PCR as-say.Results MTT assay showed that growth inhibition of U 87 cell induced by SCA was accompanied with the in-creased drug concentration ,Hoechst33258 staining showed the morphology of apoptotic U 87 cells nucleui ,chromo-some condensation ,nuclear condensation ,some nuclear fragmentation and formation of apoptotic bodies .Flow cy-tometry showed that SCA could induce cell cycle arrest at the G 2/M phase,and could induce apoptosis of U87.RT-PCR results showed that after 24 h of SCA treatment caspase -3,bax expression of U87 was significantly higher than the control group(P<0.05),bcl-2 expression was significantly decreased (P<0.05),and P53 expression was not significantly increased(P>0.05).Conclusion Our results demonstrate that SCA can inhibit U87 pro-liferation and induce apoptosis of U 87 .

Objective To study the association of CD4+CD8+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells with the HIV long term non-progressors(LTNP) in China. Methods Seventy-four HIV-1 infected patients (LTNP group, HIV group and AIDS group)and 16 normal controls were enrolled and the frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells were detected by flow cytometry. To study the correlation between CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells and disease progression, the absolute CD4+ T cells, viral load, apoptosis and activation of T cells were also examined. Results The frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells in LTNP group was significantly lower than that in HIV and AIDS group (P<0.05). The frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells was inversely related to CD4+ T cells and closely related to viral load and CD38, CD95 expression on CD4, CD8+ T cells (P<0.05). Conclusion The frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells of HIV infected LTNP is significantly lower than typical progressors, which indicates that alternation of regulatory T cells may play a protective role in LTNP.

This study was aimed to investigate the effect of visceral pain and water metabolism on irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) model rats by moxibustion and its products. A total of 40 SD rats were randomly di-vided into the normal group, model group, moxibustion group, non-smoke moxibustion group, and moxa smoke group. IBS-D model was induced by colorectal distension with an inflatable balloon. The general condition of rats was ob-served. Visceral pain was assessed by abdominal withdrawal reflex (AWR) scores. The immunohistochemical method was used in the detection of claudin-1, AQP3, AQP8 and Na+/K+-ATPase protein expression. The results showed that compared with the normal group, the AWR scores, claudin-1, AQP3, AQP8 and Na+/K+-ATPase protein expres-sion in the colon were decreased in the model group (P < 0.01). The stool was loose, which was on hair around the anus. After moxibustion, non-smoke moxibustion and moxa smoke stimulation, the stool conditions of IBS-D model rats were improved. The AWR scores were decreased in different degrees (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). Except Na+/K+-ATPase, expressions of claudin-1, AQP3 and AQP8 in colon were increased in different degrees (P < 0.05 or P <0.01). The comprehensive therapeutic effect showed that moxibustion was better than non-smoke moxibustion; and non-smoke moxibustion was better than moxa smoke stimulation. It was concluded that the combination of warm stimulation, optical radiation and moxa smoke induced best effect in improving visceral pain and water metabolism on IBS-D model rats. Among them, warm stimulation and optical radiation may play the main role.

Objective To study the effects of chronic manganism on hearing and cochlear cells in rats by using animal model of chronic manganism .Methods Sixty adult SD rats were randomly divided into Mn - exposed and controlgroups.RatsweretreatedwithMnCl24H2O(100mg·kg -1·d-1)ordeionizedwaterbygastricperfusion, lasted for 12 weeks .The Mn concentration in peripheral blood was measured respectively at 4 weeks ,8 weeks and 12 weeks after treatment .At 12 weeks after treatment ,the auditory brainstem response was recorded ,the hair cells morphology and counting were examined by stretched preparation of basilar membrane stained with FITC -phalloi-din ,and the spiral ganglion cells morphology and counting were studied by HE staining ,the ultrastructure changes of hair cells and spiral ganglion cells were detected by transmission electron microscopy .Results The blood Mn concentration increased gradually with time after treatment .ABR thresholds at 4 ,8 ,16 ,24 and 32 kHz were sig-nificantly increased at 12 weeks after treatment ,especially in the high-frequency range .Morphological study at 12 weeks after treatment showed loss of outer hair cells ,mainly in the basal turn of the cochlea ,and decreased number of spiral ganglion cells .The ultrastructure changes of outer hair cells and spiral ganglion cells included the break -ups ,disappearance or vacuolar change of mitochondria cristas .Conclusion Our data demonstrate that chronic man-ganism can cause loss of outer hair cells and spiral ganglion cells in cochlear in rats ,leading to hearing loss .

Objective To explore the method and effect of thumb and finger reconstruction and repair by emergent primary toes transplantation. Methods Three hundred and fourteen fingers of 282 cases including finger thumb defect and complex injury with hyperthena palm radid soft tissue of forearm were reconstructed and repaired by the second toes, wrap-around flap and the second third toes wrap-around flap combined with distal flap of leg or other complex tissue flap transplantation. Results Three hundred and eight reconstructed fingers survived, the survival rate was 98%. After a follow up to 6 months to 6 years, the reconstructed thumbs and fingers have accepted nip, grasp, opponent function. The result was graded as excellent in 214 fingers, good in 63, fair in 26, poor in 5. The excellent and good rate was 88%according to the upper limb functional evaluation criteria issued by the Hand Surgery Society of the Chinese Medical Association. Conclusion Different type of toes and combined toes transplantation can obtain preferable clinical effect on emergent primary thumb and finger defect.

Objective: To observe the efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) in treating dry eye syndromes (DES) and its regulatory effects on patient's quality of life (QOL), anxiety, and depression.Methods: By following a randomized controlled study design, eligible DES patients were allocated to an EA group (EAG) or an acupuncture group (AG). Patients in the AG were intervened by acupuncture alone, while in the EAG, electrical stimulation was applied to Cuanzhu (BL2) and Taiyang (EX-HN5) in addition to the same treatment in the AG. Changes in clinical manifestations, ocular surface disease index (OSDI), Schirmer tear test-1 (STT-1), tear-film break-up time (TF-BUT), cornea fluorescein staining (CFS), and corneal sensitivity (CS) were observed, as well as changes in the short-form 36-item health survey (SF-36) and hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) scores. Results: The scores of clinical symptoms, OSDI, and CFS decreased significantly in both EAG and AG when compared with the baseline values (P<0.05), respectively, while the TF-BUT and CS increased significantly (P<0.05), and the tear secretion of patients in the EAG increased (P<0.05). Compared with those before treatment, the scores of physical role functioning, general health perception, emotional role functioning, and mental health of patients in both EAG and AG showed significant increases after treatment (P<0.05), together with a marked decrease in the score of anxiety (P<0.05). Compared with the AG, the EAG obtained a more significant increase in STT-1 (P<0.05).Conclusion: DES patients respond well to both EA and acupuncture treatments, manifested by prolonged TF-BUT and improvement of CS. Meanwhile, the two approaches can improve QOL and reduce anxiety. Furthermore, EA appears more effective in increasing tear secretion than acupuncture alone.

Objective To investigate the relationship between Ct value of mice liver and postmortem interval (PMI) under various ambient temperatures. Methods mice were stored at 10℃, 15℃, 20℃, 25℃ and 30℃ after execution, and total RNA was extracted from mice liver every 6 hours (PMI 6h to 72h). The levels of 18s rRNA were examined using real-time PCR. The results were expressed by cycle threshold (Ct) value to explore relationship between PMI and Ct value, and the interpolation functions were established to estimate PMI. Results In each group, Ct value increased with PMI increased. Surface equation was obtained after interpolation analysis on temperature range 10℃~30℃. The three-variable quintic surface equation was f(x, y)=-426.9+30.82x+44.48y-1.297x2-1.837xy-1.388y2+0.034 38x3+0.038 17x2y+0.038 67xy2+0.028 77y3-0.000 612 9x4-3.897e-7x3y-0.001 223x2y2+0.000 256 6xy3-0.000 537 4y4+3.606e-6x5-2.846e-6x4y+1.009e-5x3y2-3.439e-6x2y3-2.556e-7xy4+2.664e-6y5(r2=0.999 4). Conclusion The rule of Ct value changes at ambient temperature complied with three-variable quintic surface equation distribution. Measurement of interpolation function may be used for PMI estimation at ambient temperature.

Objective To explore the clinical application and effect of fibular head compound soft tissue flap transplantation on precision repairing of compound tissue defect at limb joints assisted by 3-Dimensional contrast printing technology.Methods From March,2014 to September,2017,9 patients with bone and soft tissue defect at limb joints were selected.In which,2 were distal radius bone defect with joint capsule and ligament defect,2 were lower segment tibia bone and soft tissue defect,2 were femur under section of the bone and soft tissue defect,2 were medial malleolus bone and ligament defect,and 1 was external ankle ligament and bone defect.Using 3-Dimensional printing to conduct bilateral mirror-image contrast prior to the operation,morphology of bone defect at limb joints was acquired.Based on the texture printed out,corresponding fibular head compound blocks with blood vessels were removed from the donor site and transplanted to the recipient site before anastomosing the blood vessels and restoring the blood flow.The regular post-operative followed-up was performed.Results The 9 transplanted tissue blocks survived.The donor sites and the recipient sites were healed.The followed-up for restoration of limb function was from 9 to 35 (average,17.5) months.The ankle function was assessed according Kofoed scale,resulted in 2 excellent and 1 good;The wrist function was assessed according Mayo scale,resulted in 1 excellent and 1 good.The medial malleolus bone defect and criteria bone defect were healed at 6 months.The patients were satisfied with the efficacy.Conclusion The application of 3-Dimensional contrast printing of fibular head compound tissue flap transplantation in repairing compound tissue defects at limb joints can reduce damage to the donor site,realizing precise repairing on limb tissue defect,and make good function restoration.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion?weighted magnetic resonance imaging (IVIM?DWI MRI) in the evaluation of tumor vascular normalization in a mouse model of colorectal cancer induced by recombinant human endostatin (rhES).Methods The CT26 colorectal cancer xenograft model of BALB／c mice were established and divided into rhES group and control group, with 20 mice in each group.The mice of rhES group were intravenously injected with rhES 5 mg·kg－1·d－1 once daily for 12 days, while the mice of the control group were intravenously injected with the same volume of 0.9%saline. 5 mice of rhES group and control group were randomly selected to perform IVIM?DWI MRI as following times: before treatment and four, eight, twelve days after treatment. The parameters of IVIM?DWI were recorded, including true diffusion coefficient( D), pseudo?diffusion coefficient ( D?) and perfusion fraction ( f).Meanwhile, microvessel density ( MVD), pericyte coverage and tumor perfusion in tumor tissues were detected by immunofluorescence, respectively. Results The tumor volumes of control group and rhES group before treatment were (154.42 ± 24.65) mm3 and (174.24 ± 28.27) mm3, respectively, without statistically significant difference ( P＝0.440). From day 2 to day 12 after treatment, the tumor volume of rhES group was significantly smaller than that of control group ( all P＜0.05).There were no statistical significances of D value between the rhES group and control group before and after treatment ( all P＞0.05).The D? values of the rhES group were (10.940±2.834)×10－3mm2／s and (12.940±2.801)×10－3 mm2／s in day 4 and 8 after treatment respectively, significantly higher than (6.980±1.554)×10－3mm2／s and (7.898±1.603)×10－3mm2／s of control group (P＜0.05). Moreover, compared with control group, the D?value of rhES group was significantly lower in day 12 (6.848±1.460)×10－3mm2／s vs (9.950±2.596)×10－3 mm2／s, (P＜0.05). The f value of rhES group in day 8 was (0.226± 0.021)%, significantly higher than (0.178±0.016)% of control group (P＜0.01). The MVD of rhES group was significantly lower than that of control group (P＜0.05), while the pericyte coverage and tumor perfusion of rhES group were significantly higher than those of control group in day 4 and 8 after treatment ( all P＜0.05).In addition, we found D?value of IVIM?DWI in rhES group was significantly related with MVD, pericyte coverage and tumor perfusion ( r＝－0.354, r＝0.555, r＝0.559, all P＜0.05). Meanwhile, the f value in rhES group was also significantly related with MVD, pericyte coverage and tumor perfusion ( r＝－0.391, r＝0.538, r＝0.315, all P＜0.05). Conclusions IVIM?DWI MRI can effectively evaluate the vascular normalization in rhES?induced CT26 colorectal tumor.The parameters D? and f are closely related to intratumorally microvessel density, pericyte coverage and perfusion, which can effectively monitor the occurrence of tumor vascular normalization time.[Subject words] Colorectal neoplasms; Intravoxel incoherent motion; Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging; Vascular normalization; Recombinant human endostatin; Angiogenesis