It is reported that lipid-regulators including statins, nicotinic acid and fibrates can induce severe adverse reactions such as myopathy, even rhabdomyolysis which endangers the patient's life. The authors have discussed the relationship between lipid-regulators and myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, how those drugs cause these adverse reactions and the major factors for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis in order to deepen the knowledge, prevent the happenness of these diseases and develop the more effective and safer lipid-regulators.

Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of siRNA targeting casein kinase 2 (CK2α)gene on the growth of HCT1 1 6 cells and to clarify its mechanism.Methods CK2α-siRNA sequence was designed according to mRNA sequence of CK2α. The in vitro cultured HCT1 1 6 cells were divided into normal control group (without transfection),negative control group (transfected with siRNA)and CK2α-siRNA group (transfected with CK2α-siRNA ),and the HCT116 cells were transfected with Lipofectamine 2000.The expression levels of CK2α,cyclin H,P53,and P21 proteins in the HCT116 cells were detected by Western blottting method,and the proliferation activities of the HCT116 cells were detected by MTT method,and the cell cycle was measured by flow cytometry. Results Compared with negative control group,the expression levels of CK2α,and cyclin H proteins in CK2α-siRNA group were decreased(P<0.01);the expression level of P53 protein had no change dramatically(P>0.05), and the expression level of P21 protein was increased significantly(P<0.01).Compared with negative control group,the survival rate in CK2α-siRNA group was decreased markedly 48 and 72 h after transfection detected by MTT method(P<0.01).Flow cytometry analysis showed the percent of the cells at G1 phase in CK2α-siRNA group was significantly higher than that in negative control group and the percent of the cells at S phase in CK2α-siRNA group was lower than that in negative control group(P<0.01),and the cell cycle was arrested at G1 phase. Conclusion siRNA targeting CK2αcan inhibit the proliferation of HCT116 cells and induce the arrest of G1 phase, which may be associated with inhibiting the expression of cyclin H and recovering the P53 activity after silencing CK2α.

This study is to investigate the effect of hydroxyethylpuerarin on the expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and activity of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) after middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) in rats. Rats were subjected to cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury induced by MCAO. Hydroxyethylpuerarin (10, 20, 40 mg·kg-1, iv) was administered just 30 min before occlusion and immediately after reperfusion. After a 24 h reperfusion following 2 h of MCAO, the number of viable neurons in hippocampal CA1 region was counted by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. TNF-α protein and its mRNA expression were examined with radioimmunoassay (RIA) and reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) respectively. NF-κB activity was observed by electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA), and inhibition of NF-κB α (IκBα) protein expression was evaluated by Western blotting analysis. Animals treated with hydroxyethylpuerarin had a significant increase in neuronal survival in comparison with vehicle-treated group. Hydroxyethylpuerarin significantly reduced the protein and mRNA expression of TNF-α following 2 h of ischemia with 24 h of reperfusion. NF-κB DNA binding activity and the degradation of IκBα in the cytoplasm also decreased by hydroxyethylpuerarin treatment. The protective effects of hydroxyethylpuerarin against ischemia-reperfusion injury may be mediated by decreasing the expression of TNF-α and the activity of NF-κB in rats.

Objective To analyze the magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) appearances of spontaneous intracranial hypotension syndrome ( SIHS) ,in order to improve the understanding of this disease .Methods The clini-cal data of 7 patients with SIHS confirmed by lumbar puncture were retrospectively analyzed .MRI was performed in all cases,in which there were 6 cases with contrast-enhanced MRI.Results All of them showed diffusely thickening of dural.6 cases with brain contrast-enhanced MRI demonstrated linear ,non-nodular and diffusely dural enhancement . The dilation of sinus and great vein were observed in 5 cases,subdural hydroma in 2 cases,brain sagging in 3 cases, pituitary gland plumpness in 2 cases,subdural hematoma in 1 case and 1 case with linear spinal dural enhancement . Conclusion The MRI manifestations of SIHS are characteristic ,and it will be helpful for the diagnosis by combining clinical data.

Objective To investigate the change of genomic DNA of liver and spleen tissue for different age of the elderly,and provide the experimental data for aging-related research. Methods 35 livers and 33 spleens of autopsied samples preserved in refrigerator at-80 ℃ were divided into 3 groups according to age:age 65y to 79y,age 80y to 89y,age≥90y. The content of DNA in liver and spleen was determined by ultraviolet absorbent method. Results Compaired with age 80y to 89y (0. 310 ± 0. 286)mg/mL,the content of DNA in liver was significant higher at age 65y to 79y (1.464 ±0.488)mg/mL and age ≥90y(1.147 ±0.333)mg/mL(P<0.05);Compared with age 80y to 89y(0. 938 ± 0. 589)mg/mL,the content of DNA in spleen was significant higher at age 65y to 79y(1. 723 ± 0. 726)mg/mL and age≥90y(1. 688 ± 0. 963)mg/mL(P<0. 05). The content of DNA was significant lower in liver (0. 856 ± 0. 658)mg/mL than that in spleen (1. 414 ± 0. 852)mg/mL. Conclusion The content of DNA in human liver and spleen tissue may be decrease along with aging. The content of DNA in the group at age≥90y may be increase. There were some differences between different viscera tissue in content of DNA.

OBJECTIVE:To explore the relationship between several common traits-identify characteristics of decoction pieces and laboratory test results,and improve the efficiency and accuracy of line inspection work. METHODS:Combined with the Chi-nese Pharmacopoeia(2010 edition)standards and traditional inspection experience,and collected decoction pieces,the accuracy of traits-identification points were inferred and increased by the ways of TLC,contents,aggravated powder,sulfur dioxide residues , staining and extract. RESULTS:The majority of decoction pieces had the relationship between character identification points and laboratory test results and a small part didn’t. CONCLUSIONS:This study has cleared the identification accuracy of several com-mon decoction pieces,and other parts of the differential diagnosis needs further exploration.

Objective To determine the plasma urolensin Ⅱ(UⅡ) levels in various types of coronary heart disease and to clarify how the plasma UⅡ levels correlate with the clinical presentation, extent and severity of coronary artery atherosclerosis (CAD). Methods: One hundred and three aged patients undergoing elective diagnostic coronary angiography for proven or clinical suspected coronary heart disease were enrolled in this study. The extent and severity of coronary artery disease were evaluated by vessel score and Gensini score, respectively. Plasma UⅡ levels were measured by radioimmunoassay. Results: The plasma UⅡ levels in the patients with modest to severe coronary stenosis (3.03±0.34 pg/ml, 1.83±0.67 pg/ml) were significantly lower than that in subjects with normal coronary artery (4.80±1.11 pg/ml, P＜0.001). The plasma UⅡ levels in patients with coronary heart disease were also significantly lower than that in patients with insignificant coronary stenosis (P ＜ 0.001). Compared to patients with stable angina pectoris, plasma UⅡ levels in patients with acute coronary syndrome were significantly decreased (1.89±0.51 pg/ml vs 2.42±0.77 pg/ml, P＜ 0.001). Plasma UⅡ levels were found to be negatively correlated with the severity of coronary artery stenosis (r = -0.488, P＜0.001), as well as the vessel score (r = -0.408, P＜0.05) in the patients with CAD. Conclusion: Significant inverse correlations exist between the plasma UⅡ levels, and the extent and severity of coronary artery stenosis. These findings suggest that plasma UⅡ contribute to the development and progression of coronary artery stenosis, and may be a novel marker to predict clinical types, as well as the extent and severity of coronary artery disease in the patients.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between high-normal blood pressure and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in occupational physical examination population in Changsha. METHODS: With a convenient sampling method, a cross-sectional survey of representative sample of 11 274 white collar workers was conducted in Changsha between March 2011 and May 2011 in a large comprehensive hospital. All subjects were assigned into 4 groups: a normal blood pressure group, a high-normal blood pressure group, an undiagnosed hypertension group, and a diagnosed hypertension group. Anthropometry, blood pressure, blood sample and urine sample were measured with standard instruments and methodology for all the subjects. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors for CKD. RESULTS: The prevalence of CKD in the normal blood pressure, high-normal blood pressure, undiagnosed hypertension, and diagnosed hypertension were 3.31%, 6.60%, 11.78%, and 17.35%, respectively. The prevalence of CKD in males was significantly higher than that in females (P<0.01). For males with high-normal blood pressure, the CKD risk was significantly greater (OR, 1.30; 95% CI:1.03 - 1.63) than those with optimal blood pressure. The logistic regression analysis showed that there was an additive effect of hyperuricemia on CKD risk in men with high-normal blood pressure compared with men with optimal blood pressure (OR, 2.25; 95% CI, 1.59 - 3.19; P<0.05). CONCLUSION The prevalence of CKD in people with the high-normal blood pressure is 6.60% in occupational physical examination population in Changsha. CKD is a high risk for men with highnormal blood pressure and hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor.
Blood Pressure ; China ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Hypertension ; epidemiology ; Hyperuricemia ; epidemiology ; Male ; Physical Examination ; Prevalence ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic ; epidemiology ; Risk Factors

Objective To analyze the effect of lumbar bone marrow composition on bone marrow diffu-sion-weighted imaging(DWI)in healthy adult women.Methods Retrospective analysis was performed on up-per abdominal MRI of 103 adult women.Bone marrow fat fraction of lumbar vertebra was measured according to two-point water-lipid separation technique,and apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)value of lumbar verte-bra was measured according to DWI image(b=800 s/mm2).The subjects were divided into the high-signal group and the equal-low-signal group according to the signal intensity of lumbar vertebra and adjacent erector spine muscles.The effects of age,lumbar bone marrow fat fraction and menstrual status on the signal intensity and ADC value of lumbar bone marrow diffusion were analyzed.Finally,the correlation between lumbar bone marrow fat fraction and ADC value was analyzed.Results Univariate analysis showed that the lumbar bone marrow diffusion signal intensity and ADC value were affected by age,lumbar bone marrow fat fraction and menstrual status(P＜0.001).Multivariate analysis showed that age(P=0.046)and lumbar bone marrow fat fraction(P=0.005)were the influencing factors of lumbar bone marrow diffusion signal intensity,but men-strual status(P=0.242)was not the influencing factor.In addition,lumbar bone marrow fat fraction(P＜0.001)was the factor influencing the ADC value of lumbar bone marrow,and the two were negatively correla-ted(r=-0.607,P＜0.001),but age(P=0.497)and menstrual status(P=0.082)were not the influencing factors.Conclusion The bone marrow composition of lumbar vertebrae in healthy adult women has significant effects on the signal intensity and ADC value of bone marrow diffusion.

Objective Based on the three-dimensional quality structure model,to construct the nursing quality evaluation index system for acute leukemia,in order to provide references for clinical evaluation of quality of nursing care for acute leukemia.Methods Based on the theory of Donabedian's structure-process-outcome quality structure model,through literature search,semi-structured interview,expert meeting,expert consultation and analytic hierarchy process,the quality evaluation index system and index weight for acute leukemia were determined.Results After two rounds of expert consultation,questionnaire response rates were 94.74％,100％;expert authority coefficients were 0.848,0.854;Kendall coordination coefficients were 0.273,0.420,and P values were all less than 0.01.The final index system consisted of 3 first-level indicators,8 second-level indicators,and 24 third-level indicators (3 structure indicators,7 process indicators,14 outcome indicators).Each of third-level indicators contained index names,calculation methods,and data collection methods.Conclusion The process of construction of nursing quality evaluation index system for acute leukemia is scientific,the contents are reasonable,which can reflect nursing characteristics of acute leukemia.