Objective To qualitatively analyze the expressions of key marker genes involved in osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) of mice at defined stages in vitro using real-time RT-PCR. Methods The BMSCs of mice were cultured in vitro and induced to osteoblasts for 7, 14, and 21 days. The total RNA was extracted from the cultured cells and the gene expression levels of collagenⅠ, bone alkaline phosphatase (APL), osteopontin (OPN) and bone sialoprotein (BSP) in the osteoblasts at the defined stages were determined by real-time RT-PCR. Results The ColⅠmRNA levels in 14 and 21 days were (0. 75?0. 04) and (0. 34?0. 03) times respectively of that in 7 days. ALP, OPN and BSP mRNA levels in 21 days were (19. 70?2. 36), (150. 12?9. 31) and (7. 73?0. 58) times of those in 7 days respectively. Conclusions ColⅠexpression levels tend to gradually decline while ALP, OPN and BSP levels gradually increase along with the culture time. Real-time RT-PCR is a reliable method for investigation of gene expressions in BMSCs cultured in vitro.

Aim To observe the effect of sodium nitrop russide (SNP)on glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP) synthesis in the gerbil hippocampus. Method lmmunofluorescent histochemical staining method was used. Result SNP increased GFAP synthesis in rediatum layer,molecular layer and dentate gyrus.There were not GFAP positive cells in rediatum layer and mol ecular layer.Number of GFAP positive cells related to dose of SNP.Conclu sion SNP increased GFAP synthesis.

To investigate the protective effects of Zuogui Pill (ZGP), a compound Chinese herbal medicine, on retina ganglion cells (RGCs) in rats after optical nerve clipping injury.

AIM: To establish the determination method of chlorogenic acid and baicalin in Ganmaozhike Granules (Flos Lonicerae,Radix Scutellariae,etc.). METHODS : The contents of chlorogenic acid and baicalin in Ganmaozhike Granules were determined by HPLC. RESULTS : The linear velation was good. The average recovery of chlorogenic acid was 101.9%,RSD was 1.12%;The average recovery of baicalin was 99.2%,RSD was 1.31%. CONCLUSION : The method is simple,accurate and with a good reproducibility and can be used for the quality control of the granules.

Background In previous study,peripheral retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness is considered to be the earliest structural changes which can be detected.3D-OCT can measure the thickness of macular ganglion cell complex (mGCC),which makes the detection of primary glaucoma possible in the early stage.Objective This study was to measure the thickness of mGCC and disc-peripheral RNFL in early stage of primary glaucomous eyes by 3D-OCT and assess the anatomic basis of glaucoma-induced optical nerve damage.Methods 3D-OCT images from 10 patients with advanced stage primary glaucoma in one lateral eye and early stage glaucoma in fellow eye from December 2010 to December 2012 were prospectively analyzed in China-Japan Friendship Hospital.The patients were diagnosed based on the recommended standard of National glaucoma group (1987 version) and received routine eye examination.3D-OCT scanning was performed using 3D-macular mode,3D-macular Wide mode and 3D-disc mode with TOPCON 3D-OCT 2000 system,and the images at macular 6 mm×6 mm area were analyzed.The posterior pole area was divided into 5 concentric rings from fovea toward periphery and equally subdivided into 100 small checks,with the area of 0.6 mm×0.6 mm for each.The probable values in each check were calculated as the ratio of each figure and corresponding normal value.The probable values were expressed as red color (P＜ 1％),yellow color (P＜5％) and gray color (P≥ 5％).Then the disc-periphery RNFL thickness and disc cup were evaluated.Results No evident abnormality was found in the thicknesses of photoreceptors layer and bipolar cell layer in both advanced glaucomous eyes and the early stage of glaucomous eyes in the 10 patients.Serious damage of visual field was seen in the advanced glaucomous eyes and presented with red color in the parapapillary RNFL area,mGCC area and macular RNFL area,showing an evidently attenuation of the thicknesses of parapapillary RNFL,mGCC and RNFL.However,the visual field was close normal in the early stage glaucomous eyes,and mGCC and macular RNFL showed yellow color,while green or yellow color was exhibited in the parapapillary RNFL area,indicating mGCC and macular RNFL thickness was reduced,but parapapillar RNFL thickness was near normal.Conclusions The change of mGCC thickness is earlier than that of peripheral RNFL at optic disc in primary glaucomaous eyes,which may imply that the disappear of macular ganglion cell body is earlier than that of the axon.

Objective To evaluate the clinical application value of transesophageal atrial pacing (TEAP) combined with atropine load experiment in the diagnosis of the lesions of sinoatrial node and atrioventricular node.Methods One hundred and forty-four cases selected from the outpatient and hospitalized patients in the People's Hospital of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture from September 2009 to December 2012,who with dizziness, syncope and other clinical symptoms and electrocardiogram showe.TEAP combined with atropine load experiment were given to these patients.Results (1) The authors detected in all patients,83 cases (57.6％) were positive, among which, 48 cases (57.8％) male, 35 cases (42.2％) female.(2) The authors detected 57 cases(39.6％) non-increased vagus nerve tension cases in 83 positive cases,among which 33 cases (57.9％) male, 24 cases (42.1％) female;Among which 29 cases (20.1％) were sinoatrial node hypofunction, and 16 cases(55.2％) male;8 cases(5.6％) were atrioventricular node hypofunction,and 4 cases(50％) male;14 cases(9.7％) were double node hypofunction, and 10 cases (71.4％) male;6 cases (4.2％) were tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome, and 3 cases (50％) male;among which, a long interval of greater than 3 seconds appeared when we stimulate one 84 years old man with S1S1 stimulate way, immediately pressed protective pacemaker until his own sinus rhythm was restored, as a safety precaution, stoped further examination and classified him as sick sinus group.Conclusion Detect the common causes of slow sinus and atrioventricular block,such as the sinoatrial node dysfunction, atrioventricular node dysfunction, double node dysfunction and increased vagus nerve tension through TEAP combined with atropine load experiment.Consider that this methods have the best diagnostic value in decreasing its rate of false positivity,and should be used as a necessary check before implantation of pacemaker in such patients, suitable used in clinical, especially in basic general hospitals.

BACKGROUND: Nanotechnology has widely used in tissue engineered reconstruction in recent years. Most reports are concerning carbon nanomaterials in bone reparation, but the study of peripheral nerve regeneration is poorly understood.OBJECTIVE: To improve the physical, chemical and biological properties of chitosan/collagen composite nerve conduit with functionalized carbon nanotubes, in addition, to investigate the therapeutic effect of this novel material.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: The same body controlled experiment of animals was performed at the Tissue Engineering Laboratory and The Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University from February 2005 to November 2006.MATERIALS: The carbon nanotubes were mixed with 2% chitosan solution, coated on the die to prepare chitosan/collagen composite nerve conduit with functionalized carbon nanotubes. The chitosan/collagen tubes were served as controls.METHODS: A total of 80 male adult-rats were prepared a 4 mm accessory nerve defects models, and repaired by nerve conduit in the experimental material and control material groups. In the auto nerve grafts group, the removed nerve was connected to the broken end. In the blank control group, there was no other treatment except removing 2 mm nerves. The left sides were served as experimental sides and the right sides as within-subject controls.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The repairing outcomes were measured by electrophysiological, myophysiological, and histological measurements.RESULTS: The accessory nerve defects were repaired in a rat model using carbon nanotubes in chitosan/collagen-based composite nerve conduit. As time passed after the surgery, good results of the electrophysiological, myophysiological and histological measurements were achieved, which were similar or superior to those of the nerve autografts.CONCLUSION: The carbon nanotubes in chitosan/collagen-based composite can be an ideal candidate for peripheral nerve regeneration.

Objective To investigate the influence of 18F-FDG on the proliferation of Lewis lung cancer cell line,and to elucidate its possible mechanism.Methods Morphological changes of cells after culture for 24 h at different concentrations of 0,0.37,1.85,3.70 and 7.4 (×106) Bq/ml of 18F-FDG were observed by using inverted microscopy and electron microscopy.The apoptosis and phase distribution of cell cycle of irradiated cells were analyzed with flow cytometry.DNA synthesis of irradiated cells was assayed by 3H-TdR incorporation.Lipid peroxidation was measured by chromometry and expression of Bcl-2 and Bax protein was measured by immunohistochemical technique.Results Exposed to (0-7.40) × 106Bq/ml of 18F-FDG for 24 h,the cumulative absorbed doses delivered to cells in five groups were 0,0.11,0.55,1.10 and 2.20 Gy,respectively.Irradiated cells showed morphological changes of apoptosis.The apoptosis rate of irradiated cells was increased from (4.05 ± 0.01)% to (25.6 ± 0.28) % (t = 188,P＜0.01).3H-TdR incorporation rate was decreased from 100% to(22.0 ± 0.51)% (t =27.6,P ＜0.05).The levels of M DA in cells were augmented from (0.08 ± 0.03) to (0.67 ± 0.12) μmol/L (t =11.7,P ＜ 0.01).Cell cycle arrest was found in G2/M phase with the increasing doses from 0 to 2.20 Gy.The expression of Bcl-2 protein was decreased while that of Bax protein increased.Conclusions 18F-FDG could induce the apoptosis of cells and inhibit the proliferation of cells.

Objective To explore the clinical features and treatment of thyroid carcinoma in children. Method The clinical data of 19 children under 14 years old with thyroid carcinoma diagnosed and treated from January 2003 to January 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Results In 19 cases (12 males and 7 females), there were 18 cases of papillocarcinoma and one case pf follicular carcinoma. Unilateral lobectomy plus isthmectomy was performed in 6 cases, subtotal thyroidectomy in 4 cases and total thyroidectomy in 9 cases. Unilateral cervical lymph node dissection was performed in 5 cases and bilateral in 11 cases. After the operation, multiple lesions were confirmed by pathology in 9 cases, thyroid capsular invasion in 14 cases, lymphatic metastasis in 15 cases and distant metastasis in 5 cases. All the patients were treated with TSH, and 10 cases were treated with 131I after operation. The median follow-up time was 63 months. There was no death in all cases, while local residual tumor recurrence was found in 2 cases and cervical lymph node metastasis in 2 cases and distant metastasis in one case. Conclusion Thyroid carcinoma in children is mostly well-differentiated, so the overall prognosis is better. However, children who have extracapsular invasion, multiple lesions in bilateral thyroid, cervical lymph node metastasis and distant metastasis are at high risks and should be treated with comprehensive therapy that includes total thyroidectomy.

Objective To construct a mouse model for real-time,noninvasive and specific monitoring of inflammation activation in hepatic tissues.Methods An inflammation reporter gene was targeted to the liver by hydrodynamic gene delivery technology.Bioluminescence imaging was used to detect the firefly luciferase(Fluc) expression in the mouse liver after inflammatory stimulation.Besides,the relevance between the light intensity and inflammation level was also intensively investigated.Results pIL-6-Fluc was successfully delivered to the liver.The hydrodynamic gene delivery could cause a transient liver injury that could return normal in 5 to 7 days.The expression of pIL-6-Fluc could be induced by lipopolysaccharides(LPS) treatment with an about (46.80±13.35) fold increase at the peak value,which was significantly higher than that detected by ELISA [(4.09±0.96)fold].Conclusion An inflammation reporter mouse model is constructed in this study by hydrodynamic gene transfection,allowing noninvasive monitoring of inflammation activation specifically in hepatic tissues.The reporter model is capable of monitoring inflammation activation with a sensitivity higher than that of ELISA.