Objective To evaluate the influence Qizhu decoction on VEGF and its receptor KDR/flk-1 protein expression in MGC803 cell. Methods Four groups of MGC-803 Cells were established, and intervened with blank control, DMSO control, high dose Qizhu decoction, and low dose Qizhu decoction respectively. VEGF and KDR/flk-1 protein were detected by flow cytometry and western bloting. Results The value of VEGF expression was 120.0±10.8, 116.8±14.7, 95.0±12.5, and 108.4±13.5 respectively in each group. The difference between high dosage Qizhu decoction group and the bland control group was significant. Value of KDR/flk-1 were 10.4±3.5, 9.0±3.4, 6.8±2.3, and 6.8±3.5 in each group respectively. There was no significant difference among these 4 groups. The grayseale values of VEGF expression was 14.45±4.61, 12.32±3.27, 2.58±0.84, and 3.45±1.12 in each group respectively. There was significant difference between the QiZhu groups and the blank control group. Meanwhile grayseale values of KDR/flk-1 expression were 3.87±1.05, 3.55±1.32, 3.62±1.01, and 3.73±0.88 in each group respectively, showing no significant difference among 4 groups. Conclusion Rough extraction of QiZhu decoction down-regulated the protein expression of VEGF, but had no effects on the expression of KDR/flk-1.

This study was aimed to observe the therapeutic effect and mechanism ofQi-Zhu Er-Zhu Er-Cao Tang(QZEZECT) in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) precancerous lesion. A total of 56 clean grade healthy Wistar rats were randomly divided into 6 groups. In the negative control group (NC), model group,Wei-Fu-Chun(WFC) group,Ren-Zhu Jian-Wei Ke-Li(RZJWKL, RZ) group, there were 10 rats in each group. In the high-dose QZEZECT (QZ-H) group and low-dose QZEZECT (QZ-L) group, there were 8 rats in each group. CAG/PLGC model was established by MNNG in the model group, WFC group, RZ group, QZ-H group and QZ-L group. Intragastric administration of corresponding decoctions at the dose of 0.39 g·kg-1, 3.2 g·kg-1, 54.4 g·kg-1, 13.6 g·kg-1 were given to rats in the WFC, RZ, QZ-H and QZ-L groups once a day for 28 consecutive days, respectively. The same volume of normal saline was given to the NC group and the model group. Histomorphological changes of gastric mucous membrane in rats of each group were observed. Expressions of NF-κB/p65 and CyclinE protein were detected. The results showed that compared with the NC group, the degrees of infiltration and dysplasia and expressions of NF-κB/p65 and CyclinE significantly increased in the model group with statistical significance (P < 0.01). Compared with the model group, the expression of NF-κB/p65 and CyclinE in the WFC group reduced with statistical significance (P < 0.05). The expression of NF-κB/p65 and CyclinE in the RZ and QZ-L group obviously reduced with statistical significance (P < 0.01). The overall effective rates of WFC group, RZ group, QZ-H group and QZ-L group were 50%, 63.3%, 43.3% and 73.3%, respectively. It was concluded that QZEZECT can treat CAG precancerous lesion, which may take effect by improving and inhibiting pathologic changes of the transcription factor of inflammation.

Objective Comparison of induction time on the proliferation of induced adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC) to differentiate into Schwann-like cells (iSC).Methods From March,2017 to October,2018,ADSCs were isolated from inguinal adipose tissue of healthy adult female SD rats.Flow cytometry was performed to detect ADSC positive markers CD29,CD90 and negative marker CD45.iSC induction medium was used to culture ADSC.S-100 and GFAP were detected by immunofluorescence staining to confirm that ADSC had differentiated into iSC.Morphological changes of cells were observed by inverted microscope on day 1st,4th,7th,10th,13rd,16th and 19th after induction.MTS assay was used to evaluate cell proliferation ability.Tunel staining was applied to assess cell apoptosis.Results Both S100 and GFAP were expressed in iSC.On day 7th,the cell proliferation rate was significantly slower than that before induction (A value was 0.330±0.020 vs.0.400±0.004,P＜0.05).It was negatively correlated with induction time.On day 19th,the proliferation rate of iSC was lower than 50％ of the proliferation rate before induction (A value was 0.016±0.003 vs.0.400±0.004,P＜0.05).Apoptosis of iSC was more obvious than ADSC at the same time point.Conclusion The proliferation ability of ADSC-induced iSC is optimal within 7 days after induction.

Objective To observe the morphological structures of WHBE rabbit brain in vivo based on 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging system (MRI), accumulate the basic biological data of WHBE rabbit brain imaging, and provide a background information to further expand the WHBE rabbit application.Methods Nine healthy adult male WHBE rabbits were intravenously anesthetized with 3% pentobarbital sodium.3.0 T MRI plus rabbit brain dedicated coil was used to perform routine transverse and sagittal scans, and the size of brain structures were measured.Results MRI scanning can be successfully performed to obtain sagittal and transverse T2WI or T1WI images of WHBE rabbit brain in vivo, and can be clearly observed the basic structures of WHBE rabbit brains in vivo, such as olfactory bulb, cerebrum, cerebellum and pituitary gland.In addition, high signal was found in the hippocampus of the left and right temporal lobes in 4 rabbits with T2WI, but also low signal appeared in the corresponding regions in T1WI, and the others were not abnormal.Meanwhile, the reference data of frontal lobe, hippocampus, cerebrum, lateral ventricles, pituitary gland and other related anatomical structures were also obtained.Conclusions Using the 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging system and rabbit brain coil,the morphological and anatomical structures of rabbit brain can be clearly observed, and the basic imaging data of WHBE rabbits brain have been established preliminarily.

BACKGROUND:In joint surgery, the commonly used autologous chondrocyte transplantation often used to repair cartilage defects, and poor integration is one of the reasons that leading to failure repairing. Chondrocytes migration capability is proven to have correlation with integration and some pathways, such as Src-phosphorylated phospholipase Cγ1-extracellular regulated kinase 1/2 has been confirmed to have correlation with the migration ability of chondrocytes, but the correlation with the integration is stil unknown. OBJECTIVE:To determine the chondrocyte signaling pathways involved in autologous chondrocyte migration and their effects on cartilage integration in autologous chondrocyte implantation. METHODS:Articular chondrocytes were isolated from immature pig knee joints. The cells were divided into four groups:Src group, phosphorylated phospholipase Cγ1 group, extracellular regulated kinase 1/2 group and control group, then the Boyden chambers were used to quantify the chondrocyte migration. The chondrocytes/cartilage ring integration model was developed and cultured for 28 days, and then histology, biochemistry, biomechanics, western blot analysis and celltracking analysis were performed to observe the differences between the control group and the suppression groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The migration ability of chondrocytes was significantly decreased after pretreated with inhibitors. After the chondrocytes/cartilage ring co-cultured for 28 days, Western blot analysis showed that the pathway inhibitors has been presented in the entire culture cycle. The number and length of chondrocytes migrated into the integration area, col agen secretion level, matrix and mechanical strength in the control group were higher than those in three suppression groups. The results suggest that chondrocyte migration ability can affect the cartilage integration capability through Src-phosphorylated phospholipase Cγ1-extracellular regulating kinase 1/2 signal transduction pathway.

0.05).Conclusions These results suggest that the polymorphisms of triplet repeat GGC or combination of CAG and GGC of the androgen receptor is signifi- cantly associated with Han men with androgenetic alopecia in the Eastern China. However, genetic polymor- phism of 5?-reductase may not directly associated with androgenetic alopecia in our study population.

Objective To establish a Wuzhishan minipig model of atherosclerosis(AS) induced by high fat/cholesterol diet,and observe the changes of expression of lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2(Lp-PLA2) in plasma and plaques.Methods 10 Wuzhishan minipigs were randomly divided into 2 groups:The normal control(Ctr,n=4) group was fed with normal diet,and AS model(n=6) group fed with high fat/cholesterol diet for 24 weeks.After the modeling for 24 weeks,the changes of total cholesterol(TC),low density lipoprotein(LDL-C),high density lipoprotein(HDL-C),triglyceride(TG),C-reactive protein(CRP),Lp-PLA2 activity and composition were detected.The changes of vascular lipid deposition and plaques were assessed by pathology using oil red O staining and HE staining,respectively,and immunohistochemical staining for IL-6 protein expression.Moreover,the expression of Lp-PLA2 mRNA determined by RT-PCR and protein by Western blot were observed in the abdominal aortic tissues.Results Compared with the control group,the body weight,body mass index(BMI),TC,LDL-C,HDL-C,CRP,Lp-PLA2 activity and composition and aortic lipid deposition were significantly increased,and AS plaque formation was observed in the AS model group(P<0.05,P<0.01).The expression of Lp-PLA2mRNA and protein and IL-6 protein in abdominal aortic tissues were also significantly increased(P<0.05).Conclusions Long-term high fat/cholesterol diet feeding for 24 weeks can induce atherosclerosis in Wuzhishan minipigs,and Lp-PLA2 plays a key role in the vascular inflammation and plaque formation.

Objective The aim of this study was to explore the effect of testosterone deficiency on serum lipid levels and hepatic lipid accumulation in miniature pigs fed a high-fat diet (HFD).Methods Eighteen sexually mature male Chinese Wuzhishan miniature pigs (6~7 months old) were used in this study.The pigs were divided in three groups ( n =6 animals/group ) as follows: intact male pigs , castrated male pigs and castrated male pigs with testosterone replacement .They were fed a HFD diet for 12 weeks and body weights were recorded weekly .Serum levels of testosterone , total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglycerides (TG) were measured.Hepatic TG and TC levels were also determined , and liver tissues were embedded in paraffin and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E).Results (1) The body weights of pigs in each group were found to be linearly elevated over time .Though castrated pigs gained less weight than did pigs in the other groups , no significant differences were found between them .( 2 ) Castration caused a significant decrease in serum testosterone levels in pigs . This effect was recovered by testosterone treatment .(3) Serum levels of TC, LDL-C and TG were significantly increased in castrated pigs.However, castration had no significant effect on serum HDL-C levels.Testosterone treatment reduced the increased serum lipids in castrated pigs .(4) Hepatic TG and TC contents in castrated pigs were also significantly higher than those in other groups of pigs .Testosterone treatment reduced the increased hepatic lipids in castrated pigs .( 5 ) Compared with other groups of pigs , castrated pigs showed increased steatosis .However , testosterone treatment attenuated hepatic steatosis in castrated pigs .Conclusion Testosterone deficiency caused severe dyslipidemia , and increased hepatic lipid accumulation in miniature pigs fed a high-fat diet.

BACKGROUND:With the development of tissue engineering, autologous chondrocyte implantation is often used to repair cartilage defects. And poor integration is one of the common reasons that lead to failure repairing. Many models in vitro are used for related studies.
OBJECTIVE:To develop an interface integrated model of tissue engineered cartilage repair in vitro and to evaluate the effect.
METHODS:Cartilage integration model in vitro was established in pigs. Total y 21 cartilaginous rings were obtained and divided into agarose gel group (n=18) and control group (n=3). In agarose gel group, cartilage rings were covered with agarose gel. Chondrocytes were separated and implanted into the ring. The leakage of cells around the cartilage rings was observed. The sections were stained for histological observation at 1, 2, 4 weeks. The average area of neochondrocytes was measured and compared.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The results from the control group were not processed, because there was no chondrocyte aggregate formation in the center of the explant ring due to earlier chondrocyte leakage outside the explant. While no chondrocytes were found outside the explant ring in the agarose gel group. Tissue sections of the agarose gel group were stained by hematoxylin and eosin, alcian blue, Safranin-O and col agen type II immunohistochemistry at 1, 2, 4 weeks. Neochondrocytes proliferated within cartilage ring, and produced extracellular matrix. After 2 weeks of incubation, these inserted chondrocytes were significantly increased. There was no statistical y significant increment between 2 weeks and 4 weeks (P>0.05), although the area was further increased by 4 weeks. This model provides a convenient simulation of the cartilage integration process in vitro and has a potential application in studies of cartilage integration and cartilage tissue engineering.

Objective: To compare the ablation efficacy and therapy response with 1.1 GBq and 3.7 GBq ¹³¹I in postoperative patients with low- and intermediate-risk differentiated thyroid carcinoma(DTC). Methods: A total of 190 patients (43 males, 147 females, age: (45.8±11.1)years) were enrolled from July 2016 to July 2017. Among them, 96 patients received 1.1 GBq ¹³¹I and 94 were given 3.7 GBq ¹³¹I. Diagnostic whole-body scan was performed 6 months after ¹³¹I ablation for treatment response evaluation, and the successful rate of ¹³¹I ablation was calculated. χ² test or Fisher′s exact test was used for data analysis. The cut-off value of ⁹⁹Tc^m-pertechnetate uptake for predicting the successful rate of remnant thyroid ablation in 1.1 GBq group was determined by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results: The successful ablation rates in 1.1 GBq and 3.7 GBq groups were 79.2%(76/96) and 81.9%(77/94), respectively (χ²=0.229, P>0.05). There was no significant difference in the therapy response between the two groups (χ²=1.371, P>0.05). The successful ablation rate in 3.7 GBq group was higher than that in 1.1 GBq group for patients with stage Ⅲ (5/6 vs 1/7, P=0.029). Moreover, for patients with 5 μg/Lvs 10/13, P=0.038). ROC curve analysis showed the cut-off value of ⁹⁹Tc^m-pertechnetate uptake for prediction of the successful ablation rate in 1.1 GBq group was 0.061 5. Conclusion The low- and intermediate-risk DTC patients with stage Ⅲ disease, 5 μg/L99Tc^m-pertechnetate uptake of remnant thyroid should be given 3.7 GBq other than 1.1 GBq ¹³¹I to obtain a better ablation efficacy.