Objective:To prepare type Ⅲ sodium-phosphate cotransporter(NaPi-Ⅲ) siRNA-loaded chitosan microspheres and to evaluate their physico-chemical properties and siRNA release in vitro.Methods: NaPi-Ⅲ siRNA was loaded into chitosan microspheres by using the complex coacervation method.The structure of the nanoparticles was observed under scanning electron microscope and their diameter distribution was measured by a laser grain analyzer.RNase assay was used to detect the efficacy of anoparticles in prevention of siRNA from degradation.Ultraviolet spectrophotometry and HPLC technique were used to determine the entrapment efficiency,loading capacity,and siRNA releasing rate in vitro.Results: The chitosan nanoparticles loaded with NaPi-Ⅲ siRNA were successfully prepared.The nanoparticles were spherical in shape and were well distributed,with an average diameter of 173 nm.After RNase treatment,D_(260) rose more slowly in chitosan nanoparticles-based siRNA suspension than in simple NaPi-Ⅲ siRNA solution(P

Objective: To evaluate the value of high resolution ultrasonography for diagnosis of secondary hyperparathyroism(HPT) in uremia and its relationship with serum parathyroid hormone(PTH). Methods: Ultrasonography was used to examine parathyroid gland and serum PTH, calcium,phosphorus in 55 cases of uremic patients. Results: Totally 64 parathyroid glands in 52 patients(94%) and over 2 glands in 11 cases(20%) were found. The volumes of parathyroid gland was larger and the value of PTH was abviously increased in over 2 glands than in single gland( P

Objective:To establish a rat hyperparathyroidism model secondary to chronic renal failure,so as to lay a foundation for studying the mechanism and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism.Methods: Thiry-six male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 200-250 g,were randomly divided into 6 groups: 5/6 nephrectomy plus high phosphorus food group(STNx + HP),5/6 nephrectomy plus low phosphorus food group(STNx + LP),5/6 nephrectomy plus normal phosphorus food group(STNx + NP),sham operation plus high phosphorus food group(Sham + HP),sham operation plus low phosphorus food group(Sham + LP),and sham operation plus normal phosphorus food group(Sham + NP).Nephrectomy was performed in 2 steps.Serum phosphorus levels(P) and iPTH levels were detected at day 7 pre-operation and day 7,14,and 21 after the second operation.The kidneys,thyroid glands and parathyroid glands complex underwent pathological analysis 4 weeks after operation.Results: Five patients survived in STNx+NP group,4 in STNx+LP group and 4 in STNx+HP group postoperatively.No death occurred in sham operated groups.Serum phosphorus levels of nephrectomy groups at different time points after operation were higher than those before operation and those of sham operation groups(P

In order to further explore the protective effect of Cordyceps Sinensis (CS) on Cyclosponne A nephrotoxicity (CsA-Nx) and its possible mechanisms, SD rats were divided into two groups: CsA group and CsA + CS group. The results showed that: in different experiment period, serum BUN. Cr, Na. K and urine EOF excretion in CS group were lower than that in control group. In the third month, serum AT- |J in CS group was also lower than that in control group. Pathological examination showed that CS could protect the kidney from CsA-Nx and ameliorate the glomerular and interstitial injuries. It suggests that CS could protect the kidney from CsA-Nx, especially protect the proximal tubular function and ameliorate renal hemodynamics.

Objective：To study the clinical and pathologic features of patients with lupus nephritis (LN) whose myeloperoxidase anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (MPO-ANCA) were positive. Methods：The clinical and pathological features were analyzed in 18 patients with LN whose MPO-ANCA were positive. And the data of patients with different clinical outcomes were compared. Results：（1）The hematological abnormalities, hypertension and serositis in these patients were more common than general ones with LN. （2）Proteinuria and hematuria were common, the morbidities of gross hematuria and renal failure in these patients were higher than general ones with LN.（3）Various autoantibodies were positive in these patients.（4）Segmental necrosis crescentic nephritis accompanied by density of immunocomplex in glomeruli and vasculitis in intestitium were common.（5）The morbidity of ESRF and mortality of these patients were similar to general ones with LN. The morbidity of tubular atrophy in those with poor prognosis was significantly higher than those survived. Conclusion：The patients with LN whose MPO-ANCA are positive have some difference from those with negative MPO-ANCA, but positive MPO-ANCA is not directly related to the prognosis.

Objective:To study the clinical and pathologic features of patients with lupus nephritis (LN) whose myeloperoxidase anti neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (MPO ANCA) were positive. Methods:The clinical and pathological features were analyzed in 18 patients with LN whose MPO ANCA were positive. And the data of patients with different clinical outcomes were compared. Results:(1)The hematological abnormalities, hypertension and serositis in these patients were more common than general ones with LN. (2)Proteinuria and hematuria were common, the morbidities of gross hematuria and renal failure in these patients were higher than general ones with LN.(3)Various autoantibodies were positive in these patients.(4)Segmental necrosis crescentic nephritis accompanied by density of immunocomplex in glomeruli and vasculitis in intestitium were common.(5)The morbidity of ESRF and mortality of these patients were similar to general ones with LN. The morbidity of tubular atrophy in those with poor prognosis was significantly higher than those survived. Conclusion:The patients with LN whose MPO ANCA are positive have some difference from those with negative MPO ANCA, but positive MPO ANCA is not directly related to the prognosis. [

Objective　To observe about curative effect of MMF on type Ⅳ lupus nephritis and to review the literature about MMF used to treat LN.Method　Ten patients with type Ⅳ LN were treated with MMF 1～2 g/d plus prednisone at middle or little dose.Curative duration of these patients was between 6 and 12 months.After 3,6 and 12 months curative effect was observed.Results　After treatment proteinurie and systemic lupus activity measurement were decreased gradually.Before and after treatment ANA positive rates were 80% and 30%,anti dsDNA antibody positive rates were 50% and 10%,respectively,and low C3 and C4 was rectified.After treatment renal failure in 3 patients was recovered.During treatment major adverse reactions included gastrointestinal symptoms and herpes zoster.Conclusion　MMF has exacttly effect on type Ⅳ LN and low side effect.

Objective:To investigate the sensitivities and specificities of high-frequency color doppler ultrasonography, thin layer CT enhancing scan and 99m Tc-MIBI biphasic scintigraphy in diagnosis of secondary hyperparathyroidism(SHPT)in uremia patients.Methods: High-frequency color doppler ultrasonography, thin layer CT enhancing scan and 99m Tc-MIBI biphasic scintigraphy were performed in 35 uric patients to detect the hyperplastic parathyroid glands. Then biopsies with thin needles were conducted with B ultrasound instruction in hyperplastic glands to determine the sensitivities and specificities of the above techniques and free combination of each 2 of them in diagnosis of SHPT. Results: The sensitivities /specificities of high-frequency color doppler ultrasonography, thin layer CT enhancing scan and 99m Tc-MIBI biphasic scintigraphy were 73%/95%, 75%/93% and 89%/98%, respectively; the sensitivity/specificity of 4 combinations: high-frequency color doppler ultrasonography plus CT, high-frequency color doppler ultrasonography plus 99m Tc-MIBI biphasic scintigraphy, CT plus 99m Tc-MIBI biphasic scintigraphy,and high-frequency color doppler ultrasonography plus CT plus 99m Tc-MIBI biphasic scintigraphy were 84%/90%, 93%/93%, 95%/93%, and 100%/90%, respectively. Conclusion: The sensitivity of 99m Tc-MIBI biphasic scintigraphy SHPT is higher than that of high-frequency color doppler ultrasonography and CT, but the specificity is not significantly different 3 photographic techniques. However, combination of high-frequency color doppler ultrasonography and 99m Tc-MIBI biphasic scintigraphy is simple and sensitive and can be regarded as the first choice for diagnosis of SHPT in uremia patients.

Ramie and kenaf were traditional fiber crops in China, but their stalk after decorticating has not been used effectively. The stalk contains a lot of cellulose, and can therefore be used for the production of bioethanol. We studied the effects of different chemical pretreatment on enzymatic digestibility of ramie stalk and kenaf stalk. Ramie and kenaf stalks pretreated with alkali were chosen to produce ethanol using quasi-simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (Q-SSF) process. The results show that for the stalks pretreated with 4% NaOH and 0.02% anthraquinone-2-sulfonic acid sodium salt (AQSS) as catalyzer at 170 degrees C for 1 h, the ethanol concentration could reach 51 g/L after fermentation for 168 h at 18% of solid substrate concentration. By fed-batch to 20% of solid substrate concentration, the ethanol concentration could reach 63 g/L, 77% and 79% of the cellulose conversion could get for ramie stalk and kenaf stalk, respectively. For kenaf stalk pretreated with 5.2% NaHSO3 and 0.2% H2SO4 at 170 degrees C for 1 h, the ethanol concentration and cellulose conversion could reach to 65 g/L and 72%, respectively.
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Objective To analyze the clinical and pathologieal characteristics of IgA nephmlogy secondary to primary sj(o)gren's syndrome(pSS).Method The clinical and pathological data of 8 patients with pSS and IgA in Changzheng Hospital from 2004 to 2009 were analyzed.Results The average age of seven female and one male was (44±8) years old.Five patients presented with edema and proteinuria.Eight patients presented with microhematuria.The average 24-hour proteinuria was (3±4) g.Two patients had hypertension.Serum creatinine levels of two patients were higher than normal level,the others'were normal.Light microscopy examination showed three patients were mild mesangial proliferation with Lee's classification grade Ⅰ;five patients had global sclerosis with Lee's classification grade Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ.Positive IgA was mainly found under immunofluorescence microscopy.Electronic microscopy showed no electron-dense deposits.Conclusion IgA nephrology secondary to pSS is different from primary IgA nephrology under immunofluorescence microscopy.