Arsenicals ; pharmacology ; DNA Methylation ; drug effects ; Humans ; Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; K562 Cells ; Membrane Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Oxides ; pharmacology

Child ; Crush Syndrome ; complications ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Pulmonary Edema ; complications

3 mg/L was significantly worse than in those with hs-CRP≤3 mg/L (18.18%,5.45%;P=0.044,log-rank test). Higher hs-CRP concentration was an independent predictor of death or new vascular event(OR 3.609;95% CI 0.869—14.992;P=0.047).Conclusion Higher hs-CRP concentration in acute phase after ischemic stroke is an independent predictor of death or new vascular event in a year.

OBJECTIVETo observe dynamically the development of fetal long bone and detect the expression and distribution of HIF-1alpha,to investigate the expression pattern and possible effects of hypoxia inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) in fetal long bone development of mouse.

METHODSE12.5, E13.5, E14.5, E15.5, E16.5 and E17.5 pregnant C57BL6 mice were sacrificed. After sacrifice, the embryos were delivered by caesarean section. The development of fetal long bone was dynamically observed by stereoscopic microscope, and the distributional expression of HIF-1alpha protein was detected by using method of immunohistochemistry. The expression of HIF-1alpha mRNA and osteoblast marker gene at various stage were also detected by using methods of reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

RESULTSThe cartilaginous long bone began to form and joints outline arised at E13.5, then the primary ossification center was observed at E14.5, showing opaque ossification under stereoscopic microscope,and then the osteogenesis expanded and extended to both sides. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated lots of HIF-1alpha protein positive chondrcytes in the center of primary ossification at E14.5, then they decreased dramatically. HIF-1alpha mRNA expressed at high level from E13.5 to E15.5, and then decreased to low level.

CONCLUSIONFetal long bone development pattern appeared to be endochondral osteogenisis process, existing hypoxia microenviroment may increase HIF-1alpha mRNA expression and thus initiate the cascade of endochondral osteogenisis.

Animals ; Bone Development ; Female ; Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha Subunit ; analysis ; genetics ; physiology ; Immunohistochemistry ; Male ; Mice ; RNA, Messenger ; analysis

Objective To discuss experiences in reconstruction of severe tibial shaft fractures by using different flaps and external fixations.Methods The study involved 190 patients with type GustiloⅢB Ⅲ C (160 patients) and GustiloⅢC (30 patients) tibial shaft fractures treated from 1990 to 2007.There were 169 males and 21 females,at average age of 42.5 years.The injury causes included traffic accidents in 132 patients,machine accidents in 32 and stone smashing in 26.The management procedure consisted of administration of antibiotics,serial debridement and different flap grafting (including free thoracoumbilical flaps in 20 patients,sural neurocutaneous vascular flaps in 108,saphenous neurocutane ous vascular flaps in 12,superficial peroneal neurocutaneous flap in two,fasciocutaneous flaps in 26 and gastrocnemius muscular flaps in 22) and different external fixators (half-ring fixators in 84 patients,unilateral axial dynamic fixators in 12,AO fixators in 10,Weifang fixators in 42 and hybrid fixators in 40).The average follow-up was 7.3 years.Results All flaps survived.Of all,186 patients obtained fracture healing,with mean fracture healing time varying in different patients treated with different external fixators:7.5 months for 84 patients treated with half-ring fixators,11.2 months for eight with unilateral axial dynamic fixators,8.5 months for 12 with AO fixators ,8.1 months for 42 with Weifang fixators and 7.8 months for 40 with assembly fixators.Except for half-ring fixation,the other fixators needed necessary bone graft.Four patients treated with unilateral axial dynamic fixators resulted in nonunion due to osteo myelitis.The latest follow up showed that the function of the ankle and knee was normal,with no pain.Conclusion Combination of half-ring external fixators with various flaps provides good method for treatment of Gustilo ⅢB and ⅢC tibial shaft fractures.

Objective To observe the clinical outcomes of the superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap for sacrococcygeal pressure sores. Methods Twelve cases with sacrococcygeal pressure sores were covered by the superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap from May 2005 to Nov. 2009. The sore size ranged from 15 cm ×30 cm to 5 cm × 8 cm, while the flap size ranged from 17 cm × 32 cm to 10 cm× 12 cm. Results All 12 flaps survived totally with the pressure sores healed. The longest follow-up time was four years, the short follow-up time was half a year, the average time was 2.5 years. The superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap was good blood circulation, pressure sores not recur. Conclusion The superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap is a good treatment for sacrococcygeal pressure sores for its reliable blood supply and simple harvesting.

Objective： This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of natural and naphthyl imide-conjugated antisense oligonucleotide on inhibiting mdr1 gene expression and of overcome the problem of multidrug resistance in human epidemic carcinomata anti-adriamycin cells(KB-A-1). Methods： A novel naphthyl imide-conjugated mdr1 antisense oligonucleotide was synthesized by S-alkylation reaction. Compared with the natural one, the effectiveness of naphthyl imide-conjugated mdr1 antisense oligonucleotide on inhibiting the multidrug resistance was detected by MTT colometric assay and ELISA. Results： The abilities of antisense oligonucleotides to inhibit the cell growth of KB-A-1 mainly depended upon their targeted sequences selected. The inhibiting rates to KB-A-1 cells of antisense oligonucleotides (from Oligo Ⅰ to Oligo Ⅳ ) which bind the targeted sequences of the translation initiation site of mdr1 were 13.34％ ,14.32％ ,26 00％ ， and 25.37％ ， respectively. Among four oligonucleotides,the activity of Oligo Ⅲ to inhibit the growth of KB-A-1 cell was the highest (P<0.01). Compared with the unmodified one, the inhibition of antisense oligonucleotides to the growth of KB-A-1 cell was increased by conjugating with naphthyl imide. The ability of naphthyl imide-conjugated antisense oligonucleotide to resist serum-mediated nuclease was also increased as demonstrated by gel shift electrophoresis. The antisense oligonucleotide or its naphythyl imide conjugate could only inhibit the growth of KB-A-1 cells and had no effect on the growth of KB-3-1 cells. So it could be inferred that the inhibition of KB-A-1 cells was due to the repression of gene expression of mdr1 in KB-A-1 cells by antisense oligonucleotide or its naphthyl imide conjugate. ELISA showed that the P-glycoprotein expressions were more strongly inhibited by naphthyl imide-conjugated oligonucleotide than that by unmodified oligonucleotide. Conclusion: Inhibition of human tumor cell growth was due to the inhibition on mdr1 gene expression and the reversal of multidrug resistance by antisense oligonucleotide and its naphthyl imide conjugated. 1, 8-Naphthyl imide could improve the properties of natural oligonucleotide in inhibiting the multdrug resistance and resisting nuclease by covalently linkage at the end of oligonucleotide.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the short term clinical efficacy of direct anterior approach(DAA) total hip arthroplasty for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis with hip flexion deformity. METHODS: From September 2014 to June 2017, 15 cases of ankylosing spondylitis with flexion deformity of the hip were treated with total hip arthroplasty through DAA approach including 12 males(17 hips) and 3 females(4 hips) with an average age of 34.4 years old ranging from 21 to 57 years old. Harris score system was used before and after operation to evaluate hip function, total hip activity and visual analogue scale (VAS) were used to evaluate the clinical efficacy. RESULTS: All 15 patients were followed up for an average of 26.2 months. In the operation, 1 case of great trochanter avulsion was given wire binding, and 1 case of linear split of the femur were given by wire binding. There were no hematoma, nerve injury and deep vein thrombosis of lower extremity. No prosthesis loosening and sinking were observed in the follow-up of X-ray film after operation. There was no heterotopic ossification after operation. After operation, 18 hips pain were relieved completely, and 3 hips pain were found when walking, which all satisfied with the daily life self-care requirements. Harris hip score, total hip motion and VAS score at 1 week after operation were significantly different from those before operation(<0.05). There was no significant difference in the scores of HHS, total hip motion and VAS at 1, 6 months after operation(>0.05). At the final follow-up, the Harris score was 91.2±5.3, the total hip mobility was (217.1±29.7)°, and the postoperative VAS pain score was 1.2±0.5, which was significantly different from the preoperative score(<0.05). CONCLUSIONS DAA approach THA has good effect in treating AS hip nonfunctional ankylosis with less trauma, less pain and quick recovery. It has a good short term effect, which can effectively improve the quality of life of patients.
Adult ; Antiviral Agents ; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip ; Female ; Hepatitis C, Chronic ; Hip Joint ; Hip Prosthesis ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Quality of Life ; Range of Motion, Articular ; Retrospective Studies ; Spondylitis, Ankylosing ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo probe into eliminating action of mild moxibustion combined with cupping therapy on athletic fatigue.

METHODSObserve changes of serum creatine kinase activity in gym-athletes with once great intensity training or periodic great intensity training, and the interfering effect of mild moxibustion combined with cupping therapy.

RESULTSThe mild moxibustion combined with cupping therapy has a significant promoting action on recovery of the increased serum creatine kinase activity induced by once great intensity training or periodic great intensity training in gym-athletes.

CONCLUSIONThe method has a better action of eliminating athletic fatigue.

Acupuncture Points ; Adolescent ; Child ; Creatine Kinase ; blood ; Female ; Gymnastics ; Humans ; Male ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Moxibustion

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of pioglitazone /metformin hydrochloride in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Methods A randomized, double-blind, metformin and pioglitazone hydrochloride-controlled, and multicenter clinical trial was conducted. A total of 240 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were enrolled in this study, in which 120 patients received pioglitazone/ metformin, and 120 patients received metformin and pioglitazone. Result Comparing to the baseline, the fasting blood glucose ( FBG) , 2 h postprandial blood glucose (P2hBG) and HbAlc levels in tow groups were significantly reduced after 16-week treatment ( P < 0. 01 ) . In pioglitazone/metformin group, the mean reductions of FBG, P2hBG and HbAlc levels were (1. 92 ± 1. 77 ) mmol · L~(-1), ( 2. 49 ± 3. 13 ) mmol · L~(-1), (1. 27 ± 1. 45 ) % respectively. In metformin and pioglitazone group, the mean reductions of FBG, P2hBG and HbAlc levels were (2. 24 ±2. 11) mmol · L~(-1), (2. 89 ± 3. 71) mmol · L~(-1), ( 1. 49 ± 1. 52)% respectively. The differences in reductions of FBG, P2hBG and HbAlc level between the groups were not statistically significant. The incidence of adverse drug reaction in two groups was similar (10% vs 12%). Conclusion This result provides an efficacy and safety of pioglitazone /metformin in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.