Objective To investigate chemical constituents in the leaves of Euphorbia soongarica(Xinjiang origin).Methods The leaves were extracted with 95% EtOH and partitioned with petroleum ether,CHCl3,and n-BuOH,respectively.Compounds were isolated by using repeated silical gel column chromatography and Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography.Results Eight compounds were identified on the basis of physiochemical properties and spectral data as chrysoeriol(Ⅰ),phthalic acid,bis-(2,5-dimethylhexyl) ester(Ⅱ),fraxetin(Ⅲ),3-(4-O-?-D-glucopyranosyloxy-3,5-dimethoxy)-phenyl-2E-propenol(Ⅳ),fraxin(Ⅴ),3-methylellagic acid-3′-O-?-D-xylopyranoside(Ⅵ),3,3′-dimethylellagic acid-4-O-sulphate(Ⅶ),and(+)-isolariciresinol-9-O-?-D-xylopyranoside(Ⅷ).Conclusion Compound Ⅶ is a new natural product,the other seven compounds are obtained from this plant for the first time.

Objective To investigate the effect of calcium acetate in treatment of elderly patients with CAPD in peritoneal dialysis patients with hyperphosphatemia and efficacy.MethodsFrom March 2013 to January 2016,46 elderly patients with CAPD were randomly divided into experimental group and control group.The control group were used calcium 1.5mmol/L Liquor Dialysisintraperitoneus CAPD treatment,and control diet.Besides these treatments,the experimental group were given calcium acetate tablets 668mg/3 times every day after a meal, 2 tablets each time.All patients were detected before treatment and 4,6 and 10 weeks after the serum calcium, phosphorus and calcium and phosphorus in blood iPTH index, calculate the product of calcium and phosphorus,record and statistical analysis.ResultsTwo groups after 4 week of treatment, all outcome measures were decreased;the experimental group blood phosphorus decreased significantly after 6 weeks treatment;it after 10 weeks of treatment, serum calcium(t=5.202),phosphorus(t=7.767),blood iPTH(t=-10.324) and the calcium phosphorus product (t=-4.106) compared with that before treatment,there were statistically significant differences(P<0.01);the control group after 10 weeks of treatment, with all outcome measures there were no significant differences.The experimental group after 10 weeks of treatment,serum calcium(t=-4.055),phosphorus (t=-9.037),blood iPTH(t=9.940) and the calcium phosphorus product(t=-4.211)compared with the control group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.01).ConclusionCalcium acetate treatment can significantly reduce the blood serum of aged CAPD in peritoneal dialysis patients with high phosphorus,effectively prolong the survival time and improve the quality of life during treatment.

Objective To investigate the effect of the combined use of ultrasound (US) elastography and color Dop-pler on the differential diagnosis and TNM staging of benign or malignant breast neoplasm. Methods A cohort of 58 biop-sy-proved cases, who underwent US elastographic and Doppler US imaging, were included in the current study. The pathological results after operation were considered the‘gold standard’of diagnosis. ROC curves were used to compare the changing rates of the diameter and area, elastographic indices and Doppler blood flow score in diagnosis of breast cancer. Re-sults Compared with other indices, the area changing rate showed the highest diagnostic ability with the AUC=0.914. More-over, the combined use of the elastography and color Doppler US increased the AUC to 0.981. The elastographic indices for neoplasm in the advanced-stage (stageⅡ~Ⅳ) were high than those of early-stage (stage 0~Ⅰ). The elastographic and Dop-pler scores increased with the progress of the TNM stages. Conclusion The changing rate of elastographic area can be used to accurately diagnose the breast neoplasm. Moreover, the combined use of US elastography and color Doppler US can in-crease the accuracy of the diagnosis, and may also provide useful information for the TNM staging.

Objective To explore the effects of intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca2 + ]i )and signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 (STAT3 )signaling pathway on the invasion of Vibrio vuknificus (Vv )clinical isolates B2 into dendritic cells (DC).Methods The co-culture model of Vv B2 and DC 2.4 was constructed.Apoptosis and necrosis rates in different invasion phases were detected by flow cytometry.The calcium fluorescence probe Fluo-8-AM was used to detect the change of [Ca2 + ]i ,and Western blot and immunofluorescent techniques were used to explore the relative molecular expressions and intracellular distributions of STAT3 and phosphorylation STAT3 [p-STAT3 (705 )].Data were analyzed by t-test.Results After co-culture ofVv B2 and DC 2.4,the apoptosis rates of 1 ,2,3 and 4 h were (13.10±4.72)%,(30.10±3.52)%,(46.20±15 .61)% and(31 .00 ±19.10)%,respectively.The differences were statistical significant between Vv standard strain (1 .1758)and Vv B2 (t=4.30,22.33, 4.30 and 4.30,respectively;P =0.040,0.002,0.040 and 0.040,respectively).The necrosis rates of 1 , 2,3 and 4 h in co-culture of Vv B2 and DC 2.4 were(19.70 ±3.50 )%,(39.20±4.60 )%,(40.90 ± 13.80)% and (62.10 ± 8.20 )%,respectively.The differences were statistical significant between Vv 1 .1758 andVv B2 (t=9.93,14.09,4.30 and 14.09,respectively;P =0.010,0.005 ,0.049 and 0.005 , respectively).Compared to Vv 1 .1758,Vv B2 induced more apparent cell apoptosis and necrosis within the same time.By fluorescence microscope,intensity of calcium was enhanced with the rising of apoptosis. Although the total expression of STAT3 increased,the relative molecular expression of p-STAT3 (705 ) decreased.There was no significant difference in its distribution in cells compared to the blank group. Conclusion The rapid apoptosis and necrosis of DC during Vv B2 invasion into DC may be caused by increasing [Ca2 + ]i and inhibiting phosphorylation of p-STAT3 (705)simultaneously.

Objective To study the relationship of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP),homocysteine (Hcy) and blood pressure variability in elderly patients with essential hypertension.Methods As the total coefficient of variation of 24-hour systolic blood pressure variability(BPsVC),the patients with essential hypertension were divided into two groups:the high-BPsVC group(n =72 cases) and the low-BPsVC group(n =48 cases).The hs-CRP and Hcy in serum in patients were detected.Results The hs-CRP were (2.52 ± 0.78) mg/L in the high-BPsVC group and (1.59 ± 0.61) mg/L in the low-BPsVC group.There was a significant difference (t =0.2766,P ＜ 0.05).The Hcy were(15.6 ±6.2) μmol/L in the high-BPsVC group and(13.7 ± 5.9) μmol/L in the low-BPsVC group.There was a significant difference(t =0.3742,P ＜ 0.05).Condusion There was a close relationship between hsCRP,Hcy and blood pressure variability in elderly patients with essential hypertension.

Objective To study the effectiveness of valsartan on the insulin resistance and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP) of patients with essential hypertension.Methods One hundred and thirty patients with essential hypertension were randomly divided into two groups,the control group (n =65 cases) and the treatment group (n =65 cases).The patients in the control group were treated through amlodipine,while the patients in the treatment group were treated valsartan.They were all treated for six months.The insulin resistance(IR) and hs-CRP were compared.Results The systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure were decreased after treatment in both groups (t =6.3706,6.4418,7.0519,7.2577,all P ＜ 0.01).There wasn't a significant difference between two groups (P ＞0.05).The IR and hs-CRP were decreased in both groups (t =6.3478,1.9977,4.0581,12.0722,all P ＜ 0.01).There was a significant difference between two groups (t =7.6049,4.6893,all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Valsartan can improve the insulin resistance and hs-CRP,which weren't dependent on lowing blood pressure.

AIM:To investigate the role of damaged mitochondria in dendritic cell ( DC) apoptosis induced by Vibrio vulnificus (Vv) and its possible mechanism.METHODS: DC2.4 cells were co-cultured with Vv 1.1758 strain. Fluorescent probes DCFH-DA and Fluo-8-AM were used to detect reactive oxygen species ( ROS) and intracellular Ca 2+concentration in the invaded cells , respectively .The cellular apoptotic rates and mitochondrial membrane potential (Δψm ) were measured by flow cytometry.The expression of nuclear factor-kappa B p65 (NF-κB p65) and tumor necrosis factor-al-pha (TNF-α) was detected by Western blotting.RESULTS:Vv 1.1758 induced DC2.4 cell apoptosis.Vv 1.1758 bacte-ria invaded into the DC2.4 cells by binding with cellular membrane though the end of the body .In the invaded DC2.4 cells, the visible mitochondrial damage, elevated ROS and intracellular Ca2+levels, and declinedΔψm were presented.Af-ter 1 h of co-culture, NF-κB p65 began to rise and reached the peak at 5 h, and then slightly decreased at 6 h.The TNF-αlevel increased after 2 h of co-culture and reached the peak at 6 h.CONCLUSION:The damaged mitochondria play an important role in DC apoptosis induced by Vv , and its possible mechanism may associate with the elevation of ROS and in-tracellular Ca2+level, and the declined Δψm.Meanwhile, NF-κB p65 and TNF-αare potential critical signaling molecules in the process of apoptosis .

Objective To evaluate operative methods and the clinical effect for comminuted calcaneal fractures.Methods 21 cases(24 feet)of comminuted calcaneal fractures were treated by one stage bone grafting plus open reduction and internal fixation with plastic calcaneus titanium plate.The fractures were classified according to the Sanders system into Sanders Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ subgroups.Results All cases were followed up for 9～20 months(14months in average).All cases recovered with good healing of fracture.According to Maryland score,the results were excellent in 14 feet,good in 7 feet,fair in 2 feet,and poor in 1 foot.The excellent and good rate was 87.5％.Conclusions By using the method of internal fixation with plastic calcaneus titanium plate,fracture site can be well exposed,which is helpful to recover calcaneus to its normal length,width,height,Gissane angle and Bohler angle.A reliable internal fixation is helpful for early stage functional excise after surgery,which can maximize the recovery of the ankle function.

Aim To set up a highly effective and automatic mouse sleep-wake bioassay system,and evaluate the system through analysis of the somnogenic effects of L-stepholidine(SPD),targeting at dopamine D1/D2 receptors in mice.Methods The animals were housed in an insulated and soundproof recording chamber maintained at a constant temperature and humidity on an automatically controlled 12 h light/12 h dark cycle.The electroencephalogram and electromyogram were recorded continuously for 48 hours and analyzed by SleepSign software.Saline was administered ip to the mice at 21:00 on the first day,and SPD was given on the next day at the same hour.The vigilance state was analyzed based on the polygraphic recordings by the same software.Results The system has been demonstrated to be highly efficient and stable in recording and reliable in analyzing sleep-wake behavior in mice.With the aid of the sleep bioassay system,we found that SPD significantly increased the total time spent in sleep during dark period,and prolonged durations of non-rapid eye movement sleep episodes,with a concomitant reduction in amount and EEG power density of wakefulness.SPD rendered no effect on rapid eye movement sleep.Conclusion Through the reliable mouse sleep bioassay system,we found that SPD promotes non-rapid eye movement sleep but not rapid eye movement sleep in mice.

AIM: To study the inhibitory effects of domestic leuprolide acetate microsphere (LE-ms) on the growth of explanted endometrium in the rat models of EMT and its possible mechanisms. METHODS: The 60 rats models of EMT were induced surgically by the Jones method. Then the animals were treated with LE (20 ?g? -1?d -1,28 d,sc) , enanton(20 ?g? -1?d -1,sc) and domestic LE-ms (2, 20, and 200 ?g㎏ -1?d -1,sc), respectively; another 30 rats were divided into sham group(N.S, 1 ml?kg -1?d -1,21 d,sc), EMT+ LE group(100 ?g?kg -1?d -1,21 d,sc)and EMT group(N.S, 1 ml?kg -1?d -1,21 d,sc). At the same time, estrous cycle was monitored daily by examination of vaginal cytologic smears. After 3 weeks, blood was drawn and the serum estradiol concentration was assayed. The volume of endometrial implant was assessed. Lateral uterus, bilateral ovary, thymus and spleen were weighed. The NK cell cytotoxicity in the spleen was evaluated with lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release assay. RESULTS: Implants in control group continued to grow, while those in groups treated with the drugs showed remarkable atrophy. The inhibitory rates were 87.2%, 78.3%, 57.3%, 89.0% and 94.7%, respectively. The regular estrous cycle of the model rats was abolished and serum estradiol reduced (P0.05); and the NK cells activity was enhanced(P