This report presents 3 cases of Castleman's disease in the head and neck.The clinical symptom,pathlogical and imaging features of the Castleman's disease are introduced.

AIM: To investigate whether the bcl-2 antisense oligonucleotide increases the sensitivity of HL60 and K562 cell lines to daunorubicin. METHODS: IC50 for HL60 and K562 was determined with MTT method, the expression levels of Bcl-2 protein were assayed by immunofluorescence using fluoresce isothiocyanate labeling. In addition, apoptosis was detected by morphological observation and flow cytometric analysis of DNA fragmentation. RESULTS: It was found that the two oligonucleotides directed against the coding region and the translation initiation of bcl-2 mRNA, combined respectively with daunorubicin, inhibited expression of bcl-2 protein, increased apoptosis in HL60 and K562 cells, and decreased IC50 of daunorubicin significantly ( P

Objectives To investigate the role of laminin (LM) and fibronectin (FN) in the growth cycle of human hair follicles. Methods The expression of LM and FN was detected by streptavidin-peroxidase (SP) staining. Results In the anagen phase, LM was expressed in dermal papilla, basement membrane and outer root sheath; FN was expressed in dermal papilla, basement membrane and connective tissue sheath. In the catagen phase, LM showed a lower expression in the dermal papilla and a linear expression in the basement membrane; the expression of FN in the dermal papilla and basement membrane was less intense than that in anagen phase, but was still positive. In the telogen phase, LM was only expressed in the basement membrane while FN was negative. Conclusion The difference between LM and FN expression in hair growth cycle indicates that LM and FN may play important roles in the regulation of human hair follicle growth cycl.

OBJECTIVE:To analyze the chemical components extracted with supercritical CO2(SFE-CO2)from Eucalyptus tereticornis.METHODS: Volatile oil was extracted from E.tereticornis with SFE-CO2.The chemical component analyzed by GC-MS and its proportion was determined by normalization method.RESULTS: 28 compounds which account for 88.13% of the total peak area were separated and identified.The main components of volatile oil were eucalyptol (33.99%),borneol(8.88%),?-pinene (5.39%),caryophyllene (4.51%),(+)-4-carene (4.19%).CONCLUSION:This study can be served as a scientific basis for the further exploitation and utilization of E.tereticornis.

Objective To observe the impact of Aspergillus fumigatus conidia on the early apoptosis of alveolar epithelial cells.Methods A549 cells was first stimulated with tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)or staurosporine (STS)to induce cell apoptosis,and then co-cultured with Aspergillus fumigatus conidia of three different concentrations (5 × 10 5 ,5 × 10 6 ,5 × 10 7 )simultaneously.The changes of the apoptosis rate of A549 cells were detected by flow cytometry.Results The early apoptosis of A549 cells was increased markedly after stimulated with TNF-α ([14.94 ± 0.82 ]% vs [3.26 ± 0.74]%,χ2 =9.18,P <0.05)and STS ([18.10±1 .00]% vs [3.26±0.74]%,χ2 =12.32,P <0.05). When Aspergillus fumigatus conidia of different concentrations were added,the apoptosis rate was decreased (χ2 =31 .23,P <0.05 ).The early apoptosis of A549 cells was negatively correlated with the concentration of Aspergillus fumigatus conidia (rTNF = - 0.92,r STS = - 0.94,both P < 0.05 ). Conclusion Aspergillus fumigatus conidia inhibits the early apoptosis of A549 cells induced by TNF-αor STS and the inhibit effect increases with the concentration of Aspergillus fumigatus conidia.

In line with the new WHO definition for health and reference of comprehensive health assessments of elderly overseas, the paper screened and set the weight for comprehensive health assessment indicators for military officers, establishing a general health assessment model as a result 402 military officers were subject to Comprehensive Health Assessments, and the outcomes were compared with subjective assessment of experts. The results of both methods are highly coincidental. It proves Comprehensive Health Assessment as a scientific quantitative health assessment method, with promising perspectives in health management in the future.

Objective To investigate the role of dynophin and substance P in pruritus with 5/6 subtotal nephrectomy rats (STNx). Methods 5/6 subtotal nephrectomy rots were prepared. After 24 weeks , STNx rats entered in end stage renal disease(ESRD). Sixty male SD rats were divided into 4 groups, STNx+P group(n=15), STNx+dynophin group( n=15), STNx control group(n=15) and sham operation group(n=15). Substance P (SP), dynophin and saline were intradermal injected separately. After injection, scratch reaction of rats in 30 minutes were recorded. And then SP concentration in blood was estimated by ELISA and SP expression in skin was examined by immunohistochemisty. Results SP concentration in blood of STNx rats were (1010.2±103.5)pg/ml, which increased to (2530.0± 236.3) pg/ml in STNx+SP group and decreased to (612.4±72.2)pg/ml in STNx+dynophin group, and it was the lowest in sham opera- tion group (240.2±36.5)pg/ml. SP expression in skin was similar to that of in blood. The scratch times in STNx+SP group were highest (7.3±1.9 times), there was no significant difference between STNx + dynophin group and STNx control group. Conclusion Pruritus in ESRD rats was correlated to the increase of SP in blood and skin. Intradermal injection of dynophin can decrease SP in blood and skin, but can not induce scratch in STNx rats.

Objective To explore the clinical implication of serum Dectin-1 level in the non-agranulocytic patients with pulmonary aspergillosis. Methods Serum specimen were collected from the non-agranulocytic patients with pulmonary aspergillosis to determine the serum level of Dectin-1 with ELISA.The relationship between serum Dectin-1 level,the results of G test and galactomannan (GM)test of Aspergillus,and white blood cell count was analyzed.Results The serum Dectin-1 level was (427.2 ± 42.6)pg/mL in the patients with Aspergillus infection,and (280.8 ± 39.4)pg/mL in the control patients (P<0.05 ).Dectin-1 level was not correlated to white blood cell count,or the result of G test,or GM test. Conclusions Serum Dectin-1 level increases significantly in the non-agranulocytic patients with pulmonary aspergillosis, suggesting that Dectin-1 is an important anti-Aspergillus immune molecule.

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of interspinous H-shaped bone grafting and bilateral facet interbody fusion in treatment of thoracolumbar fracture with severe disc injury and posterior ligamentous complex (PLC) injury after posterior pedicle screw fixation and its role in prevention of delayed kyphosis.Methods The study involved 19 cases of thoracolumbar fractures with severe disc injury and PLC injury,including 11 males and 8 females,at age of 23-59 years (mean 43.8 years.All cases were treated with posterior pedicle screw fixation (including 11 cases treated with unilateral laminectomy decompression) and C-arm X-ray showed favorable fracture reduction.For prevention of postoperative delayed kyphosis,the interspinous H-shaped bone grafting plus bilateral facet interbody fusion by using the iliac autografts was done.Neurologic recovery was assayed by using Frankel scale and lumbar and iliac pain by visual analogue scale (VAS).Cobb angle was detected as well.Results All cases were followed up for 24-64 months.At final follow-up,all cases showed neurological improvement for at least 1 to 2 Frankel grades except for two cases with Frankel Grade A,with mean Cobb angle of (2.0 ± 3.7) ° (range,-4.9°-8.1 °),mean VAS of lower back pain of (1.1 ± 1.2) points (range,0-4 points) and insignificant angle loss or kyphosis.The thin layer CT scan indicated complete integration of the transplanted bone grafts,with no complications like implant loosening or breakage.Conclusion Interspinous H-shaped bone grafting and bilateral facet interbody fusion is a good choice for prevention of delayed kyphosis after posterior pedicle screw fixation of thoracolumbar fracture with severe disc injury and PLC injury.

Objective To explore the changing levels of serumIL-17 and Dectin-1 and their implication in non-neutropenic pa-tients with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA).Methods The clinical data were reviewed for 23 non-neutropenic patients with clinical diagnosis of IPA (IPA group),31 patients with clinical diagnosis of pneumonia (pneumonia group)and 51 healthy subjects(control group).The peripheral serum was collected to analyze IL-17 level by ELISA.Serum Dectin-1 level was also determined at the same time.Serum G test,GM test,WBC and CRP level were also assayed for the patients in IPA group.Pa-tient outcome was followed up and analyzed in terms of serum IL-17.Results The serum IL-17 level of the patients in IPA group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P <0.05).The serum IL-17 level in the pneumonia group was not significantly different from that in the control group (P >0.05).The serum Dectin-1 level in IPA group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P <0.05).For the patients in IPA group,serum IL-17 level was positively correlated to serum Dectin-1 level (r=0.81 ,P <0.05),while serum IL-17 and Dectin-1 levels were not correlated to the results of G test, GM test, WBC,CRP or patient outcome (P > 0.05 ). Conclusions Dectin-1 may be produced and Th17 cell immunity activated in response to Aspergillus fumigatus in-fection in non-neutropenic patients.And,serum Dectin-1 level is correlated with Th17 response.