Objective To evaluate the accuracy of the soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (sTREM-1) and lipopolysaccharide binding protein (LBP) as diagnostic indices for neonatal serious bacterial infections (SBI). Methods A total of 171 newborns were enrolled in the study, and were classiifed into SBI group (including early-onset and late-onset), non-SBI group according to clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations and the time of disease onset. Serum sTREM-1, LBP and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured. Receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC) was drawn, and the area under curve (AUC) was calculated. Each index was evaluated for the diagnostic value of neonatal SBI. Results The sTREM-1 and LBP levels were signiifcantly higher in SBI group than those in non-SBI group (P=0.000). The AUC of ROC for sTREM-1, LBP and CRP in early-onset SBI was 0.888, 0.839 and 0.706, respectively. The AUC of ROC for sTREM-1, LBP and CRP in late-onset SBI was 0.860, 0.865 and 0.705, respectively. Conclusions Both sTREM-1 and LBP are useful for the diag-nosis of neonatal SBI.

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Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of ATP sensitive potassium channel opening agent nicorandil com‐bined with classical treatment drug metformin for treating type 2 diabetes nephropathy (T2DN ) .Methods Thirty patients with T2DN were selected and divided into the control group(14 cases) and the experimental group(16 cases) .The control group was giv‐en metformin 0 .25 g ,3 times daily for 26 consecutive weeks .The experiment group was given the same dose of metformin and nic‐orandil 5 mg ,3 times daily for 26 weeks .The fasting blood glucose ,total cholesterol ,triglycerides ,low‐density lipoprotein(LDL) , high density lipoprotein(HDL) ,blood urea nitrogen ,serum creatinine ,urine albumin ,IL‐6 and MMP‐9 levels before and after treat‐ment were measured in both groups .Results There was no statistically significant difference in fasting blood glucose level after treatment between the control group and the experimental group(P>0 .05);the LDL level after treatment in the experiment group was significantly lower than that in the control group with statistical difference(P<0 .05);blood urea nitrogen ,serum creatinine and urine albumin levels after treatment in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group with sta‐tistical difference(P<0 .05);the levels of serum IL‐6 and MMP‐9 after treatment in the experiment group were significantly lower than those in the control group with statistical difference(P<0 .05) .Conclusion Metformin combined with nicorandil could delay the progression of T2DN .

Objective To investigate the effect and the underlying mechanism of miRNA (miR)-506 regulating transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)-induced endothelial-mesenchymal transition of human aortic endothelial cell lysates.Methods In this study,miR-506 and inhibitory members of the ASPP family (iASPP) were selected as the study objects.First,the expression of miR-506 in human aortic endothelial cell lysates (HAEC) lysate was detected under different concentrations of TGF-β1.The expression of platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (CD31),endothelium-cadherin (VE-cadherin),fibroblastspecific protein-1 (FSP1),α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and N-cadherin was determined after miR-506 mimics/mimic negative control (NC) transfection into HAEC treated with or without TGF-β1.Then the expression levels of iASPP in miRNA-506 mimics/mimic NC-transfected HAECs treated with or without TGF-β1 were determined.Finally,the protein expression of CD31,VE-cadherin,FSP1 and α-SMA in HAEC transfected with miR-506 mimics/mimic NC was determined after iASPP overexpression.Results TGF-β1 can induce human aortic endothelial cell mesenchymal transition,down-regulate CD31 and VE-cadherin expression while up-regulate FSP1,α-SMA and N-cadherin expression;TGF-β1 inhibited miR-506 expression,promoted iASPP expression;miR-506 transfection into HAECs up-regulated CD31 and VE-cadherin expression while up-regulate FSP1,α-SMA and N-cadherin expression;miR-506 could downregulate the expression of iASPP;the overexpression of iASPP increased the expression of FSP1,α-SMA and N-cadherin,down-regulated CD31 and VE-cadherin and promoted the transformation of human aortic endothelial cells.Conclusions The transfection of iASPP plasmid promoted the endothelial-mesenchymal transition of human aortic endothelial cell lysates.The transfection of miR-506 inhibited the expression of iASPP and inhibited the endothelial-mesenchymal transition of human aortic endothelial cell lysates induced by TGF-β1.

Objective To investigate the effect of Bunao capsule on learning,memory and antioxidative abilities of rats with Alzhheimer’s disease(AD)induced by D-galactose combined with amyloid β-protein(Aβ25-35 ),and provide experimental basis for the prevention and treatemtn of AD. Methods A total of 90 SD male rats were randomly divided into model control group,piracetam group,sham operated group,Bunao capsule(0.79,1.58,3.15 g·kg-1 )groups(n= 15 each).The rat models were established by intraperitoneal injection of D-galactose and injection of Aβ25-35 into the bilateral lateral cerebral ventricle.Then rats were given corresponding drugs by gavage in different groups for 8 weeks.The learning and memory abilities were meseured by Morris water maze test.The morphology of brain cells was observed by HE staining.The activities of glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)and superoxide dismutase( SOD),and the malondialdehyde( MDA)contents in the brain tissues were measured by spectrophotometry. Results The target quadrant residence time was(20.39±7.75)s and(20.82±5.09)s in Bunao capsule (1.58,3.15 g·kg-1 )groups,which were significantly increased as compared with that in model control group[(12. 35 ± 6.95)s](P<0.01).Brain nerve cell morphology in Bunao capsule(1.58,3.15 g·kg-1 )groups was obviously improved as compared with that in model control group,and was close to that in sham operated group.The activities of GSH-Px and SOD were significantly increased,and MDA contents decreased in Bunao capsule groups as compared with those in model control group (P<0.01). Conclusion Bunao capsule can dose-dependently improve the learning,memory and antioxidative abilities of AD rats.The mechanism may involve upregulation of antioxidative enzyme activities and removal of oxidative products.

Objective To compare the oil yield of celery seeds and the contents of 3-n-butylphthalide and the total phthalocyanine lactones of celery seed oil extracted by different methods. Methods Three routine extraction methods involving organic solvent extraction, Soxhlet extraction, steam distillation extraction, as well as subcritical extraction method and supercritical fluid extraction method were used to extract the celery seed oil. The contents of 3-n-butylphthalide and total phthalocyanine lactones were respectively detected by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) and ultraviolet visible spectrophotometry. Results The ranges of oil yield and the contents of 3-n-butylphthalide and total phthalocyanine lactones of celery seed oil extracted by different methods were 0.30%-20.02%, 1.40%-10.13%, 4.74%-17.65%, respectively, indicating obvious differences. Conclusion With R134a and butane as the solvents, the subcritical extraction method is better than other extraction methods for the extraction of 3-n-butylphthalide. With dimethyl ether as the solvent, the subcritical extraction method is the best for the extraction of total phthalocyanine lactones.

Objective To investigate the protective effect of physcione on acute liver injury in rats.Methods Acute liver injury rat model was constructed with 2ml/kg CCl_4((?)3 d)via intragastric administration.The serum concentrations of alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST)and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)in different groups were detected.Hepatic histopathology of different groups was also observed to reflect the effect of physcione.Results The serum concentrations of ALT,AST and TNF in physcione group were significantly lower than those of model group(P

Objective To explore the mechanism of winter swimming exercise related fitness with six blood indexes:low den-sity lipoprotein (LDL),high density lipoprotein (HDL),triglyceride (TG),cholesterol (TC),serum creatinine (Cr)and blood uric acid (UA).Methods Totally 48 women winter swimmers who were 45 -59 years old were choosen as the test group.During the winter,the water temperature was 3-9 ℃,winter swimming before and 4 months after their six blood items of the test group were respectively tested.In the control group,we detected twice LDL,HDL,TG,TC,Cr,and UA in winter in 26 women who are 50-55 years old as control group.Results The blood LDL,TG,TC Cr and UA of the test group after 4 months of winter swimming were significantly lower than winter swimming(P <0.001);but HDL level was significantly increased (P <0.001).While LDL、HDL、TG、TC、Cr、UA in the control group had no significant difference (P >0.05).Conclusion The middle-aged women insist on winter swimming can reduce blood fat,regulate blood vessel elasticity,improve cardiovascular function,improve blood circulation,enhance the ability of anti-disease,improving renal function.Winter swimming plays an important role in enhancing physique.

Objective To evaluate the clinical value of preoperative mark with methylene blue for the submucosal tumor originating from the muscluaris propria around the cardia in submucosal tunnel.Meth-ods A total of 27 patients with cardiac tumors originating from muscularis propria diagnosed by endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasonography underwent endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection from June 2011 to May 2014.Eighteen cases were marked by methylene blue,and 9 others were not.The operation time and the in-cidence of complications were compared between the two groups.Results All lesions were resected success-fully.The time of lesion location of non-mark group was 14.7 minutes(9-32 min),and that of mark group was 8.1 minutes(7-10 min).The incidence of subcutaneous emphysema of thorax and cervix of non-mark group was 2 /9(2 cases),and that of the mark group was 1 /18(1 case).The incidence of pneumoperitone-um of non-mark group was 1 /9(1 case),while that of the mark group was 2 /18(2 cases).There was no pneumothorax or mediastinal emphesema in all cases.Conclusion Marking with methylene blue before op-eration can shorten operation time effectively and lower incidence of complications.