BACKGROUND:Heart transplantation is an effective method for treatment of end-stage heart failure, but immune rejection that seriously impact therapeutic effacicy is easy to occur after transplantation. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the regulatory effect of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s on the immune function of rats undergoiong heart transplantation. METHODS:Twenty Lewis rats were enrol ed as donors, and 20 Wistar rats as recipients. Heart transplantation models were established in the Wistar rats. These 20 model rats were randomized into cel transplantation and control group with 10 rats in each group. Forty-eight hours after heart transplantation, rats in the cel transplantation group were given bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel suspension (1 mL, 2×108 cel s/L) via the tail vein, while rats in the control group were given normal saline in the same dose. Then, the expression levels of serum interleukin-2, interleukin-10 and percentage of CD4+, CD8+, CD4+/CD8+, CD4+CD25high, CD4+CD25high Foxp3+T cel s in the venous blood were detected in the two groups at 7 days after cel transplantation. Additional y, rat myocardial tissues were taken and observed pathological y. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The survival time of the cel transplantation group was significantly longer than that of the control group (P<0.05). The expression level of interleukin-2 showed no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05), but the level of interleukin-10 in the cel transplantation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the percentage of CD4+/CD8+, CD4+CD25high, CD4+CD25high Foxp3+and CD4+T cel s was significantly higher, and the percentage of CD8+T cel s was significantly lower in the cel transplantation group (P<0.05). Histopathological findings showed that there were a smal amount of infiltrated lymphocytes in the cel transplantation group with the presence of slight bleeding and edema, and these inflammatory reactions were milder than those in the control group. These findings indicate that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel transplantation can effectively reduce the rejection in rats undergoing heart transplantation.

Objective To investigate the mechanism of high phosphate - stimulated calcification in vascular smooth muscle cell. Methods The cell culture of bovine aortic smooth muscle was performed. Osteocalcin (OC) mRNA expression and calcium deposition in different phosphate concentrations [normal phosphate (Pi 1. 5mmol/L), high phosphate (2.0mmol/L)] were determined by radioimmunoassay, RT-PCR, and 0-cresolphthalein complexone method respectively. Results After 72 hours,high phosphate treatment of smooth muscle cells(SMC) enhanced the expression of osteocalcin protein [Pi 2. 0 mmol/L versus Pi 1. 5 mmol/L: (15. 03?2. 60) pg/u-g protein versus (2. 98 ?0.84) pg/ug protein, P

Objective To investigate the urinary iodine level and the thyroid function of early pregnant women in Qingdao,to explore the relationship between the iodine nutritional status and hypothyroidism.Methods 326 early pregnant women (<12 gestational weeks)were collected.The urinary iodine concentration and serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH),free thyroxine (FT4 ),thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb)were detected. Results The median of urine iodine of pregnant women was 176.57μg/L,and the ratios of iodine deficient,iodine adequate,iodine more than adequate and iodine excessive groups were 3 8.65%,41.10%,15.95% and 4.30%.The total ratio of innormal urine iodine was 58.9%(192 /326).The differences between the ratios of the iodine deficient group,iodine excessive group and iodine adequate group both had statistically significant(χ2 =4.308,P <0.05;χ2 =4.826,P <0.05 ).There was no effect of iodine intake levels on serum thyroid peroxidase antibody.Conclusion There is no iodine deficiency among early pregnant women in Qingdao,but still individuals expose iodine deficiency.Iodine deficiency and iodine excessive are the risk factors of hypothyroidism during early pregnancy women,so we commend to detect the urinary iodine level.

AIM To observe the effect of phosphonoformic acid (PFA) in different concentration on vascular calcification induced by elevated phosphate. METHODS The cell culture of bovine aortic smooth muscle were performed. Calcium deposition in different phosphate and PFA concentrations were determined by O cresolphthalein complexone method, and osteocalcin expression by radioimmunity and RT PCR. RESULTS Compared to Pi 1 5 mmol?L -1 group,bovine smooth muscle cells (BSMC) cultured in medium containing Pi 2 0 mmol?L -1 phosphate level increased calcium deposition 〔On day 6, (77 187?11 692) mg?g -1 Pro versus (25 768?1 750) mg?g -1 Pro, P

Objective To discuss the value of nursing work in 64-slice CT urography. Methods 240 patients participated in the 64-slice CT urography, inquiring medical history and iodine allergic history, paying attention to their psychological state and finishing iodine preliminary test before examination, ob-serving patients carefully, pre-judging any possible adverse effect and formulating corresponding measures during the examination, giving expectant treatment according to the various condition and nursing instruc-tion. Results 239 patients passed through the examination smoothly, agents exosmosis happened in one case and led to failure, but satisfactory image was obtained after rescanning. Conclusions Nursing oper-ation penetrates every step of 64-slice CT urography, which is a non-traumatic, low-expense and high-safety examination. Effect nursing directly influences the accuracy of the results, proficient nursing opera-tion and patient psychological nursing is the important part of it.

Objective To discuss the effeet of nursing intervention in the prevention of psychiatric disorder in patients after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods Patients with CABG(202 cases) were divided into the control group (100 cases) and the intervention group (102 cases).The control group received routine treatment and nursing while the intervention group was given systemic nursing intervention.The mental status was evaluated by mini-mental status examination (MMSE). Results The incidence of psychiatric disorder in the intervention group was 4 cases (3.92%),which was statistically lower than those in the control group(16 cases,16.00%). Conclusions Effective nursing intervention combined with effective treatment could prevent and control the psychiatric disorder of patients after CABG.

Objective To investigate the effect of hyperphosphatemia on type Ⅱa sodium dependent phosphate cotransporter (NaPi-2)mRNA expression in the kidneys of 5/6 nephrectomized (STNx)rats and evaluate the interference of Renagel. Methods Forty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats underwent 5/6 nephrectomy or sham operation. The animals were then divided into seven groups: (1)STNx+high-Pi diet(HP) group (1.2%P); (2)STNx+low-Pi diet(LP) group(0.2%P); (3)STNx+ normal-Pi diet (NP) group; (4)STNx+HP+Renagel-treated (Ren)group; (5)sham+HP group; (6) sham+LP group; (7)sham+NP group. Serum ionized calcium (iCa) , phosphorus, and iPTH levels were detected at day 2,7,14.The kidneys were removed after the rats were sacrificed on day 14 and serum 1,25-(OH)2D3 and FEp were measured. RT-PCR was applied to examine NaPi-2 mRNA. Results Serum P and iPTH levels in STNx+HP group were significantly higher than those in STNx+ LP and 3 sham groups (P0.05)among these five groups mentioned above. Serum P and iPTH levels in Renagel-treated group were much lower than those in STNx+HP group (P

Objective To evaluate the risk factors for healthcare-associated infection(HAI)in senile dementia pa-tients,so as to adopt effective nursing measures to reduce the incidence of HAI.Methods Clinical data of 82 senile dementia patients aged≥60 years and hospitalized between January 2011 and June 2013 were analyzed retrospective-ly.Results Of 82 patients,28 (34.15%)developed HAI.The main infection site was lower respiratory tract(n=15,53.57%),followed by urinary tract(n=6,21 .43%).Univariate analysis revealed that risk factors for HAI in senile dementia patients were bedridden,long length of hospital stay ,dysphagia,indwelling urinary catheter,irra-tional use of antimicrobial agents,combined with tumor,and hypoproteinemia (all P <0.05 ).The main isolated bacteria were gram-negative bacilli(n=40,62.50%),the top three pathogens were Klebsiella pneumoniae (n=12, 18.75%),Escherichia coli (n =10,15.63%),and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n =8,12.50%).Conclusion Reali-zing the risk factors and common pathogens of HAI in senile dementia patients is helpful for taking effective meas-ures to prevent and control the incidence of HAI .

Objective To investigate the effect of fluvastatin (FLV) on the expression of β1 integrin in puromycin aminonucleoside (PAN)-treated podocytes and its mechanism.Methods Cultured human podocytes were divided into PAN,different concentrations of fluvastatin (1 × 10-8 to 1 × 10-5 mol/L),SOD,H2O21 groups respectively.Expressions of β1 integrin and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in podocytes were detected by Western blotting and DCFHDA (2' 7'-Dichlorofluoresecein 3' 6'-diacetate) respectively.The viability of podocyte was determined by MTT colorimetry.Results PAN and H2O2 significantly decreased the expression of β1 integrin and increased the synthesis of ROS in podocytes (P＜0.05respectively).Lower concentration fluvastatin or SOD treatment up-regulated β1 integrin and downregulated ROS of podocytes induced by PAN (P＜0.05 respectively).MTT revealed that lower podocyte viability was found in higher concentration fluvastatin,PAN and H2O2 groups.Lower concentration fluvastatin and SOD could protect podocytes against PAN.Conclusion Fluvastatin attenuates the injury of podocyte induced by PAN and increases the expression of β1 integrin,whose mechanism may be associated with the inhibition of the ROS activity.

Objective To explore the effect and mechanism of fluvastatin on the expression of fibronectin(FN) in human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs) induced by high-glucose peritoneal dialysate (HGPDS).Methods Cultured HPMCs were randomly divided into control,HGPDS,HGPDS plus GSK650394 10-5 mol/L (the competitive inhibitor of SGK1),different concentrations of fluvastatin,fluvastatin 10-6 mol/L and GSK650394 10-5 mol/L alone.The morphology change of HPMC was observed by light microscopy.The cellular viability was detected by MTT colorimetry.The mRNA and protein expressions of serum and glucocorticoid-inducible kinase 1 (SGK1) and FN were detected by RT-PCR,Western blotting or ELISA.Results After incubation with HGPDS,the cell morphology changed from typical cobblestone-like appearance to fibroblast-like appearance,and the cell viability was inhibited significantly (P＜0.05).Fluvastatin 10-6mol/L and GSK650394 could improved the cell morphology and the cell viability injured by HGPDS (P＜0.05).Compared with the normal control group,the mRNA and protein expressions of SGK1 and FN increased significantly in HPMC treated with HGPDS(P＜0.05).GSK650394 significantly decreased the high expression of SGK1 and FN (P＜0.05),also the fluvastatin had same effects as GSK650394 in dose-dependent manner (P＜0.05).Conclusions High-glucose peritoneal dialysate can increase FN expression in human peritoneal mesothelial cells,which can be attenuated by fluvastatin.The protective role of fluvastatin in HPMC may be partially achieved through the signal pathway of SGK1.