Objective To determine that atorvastatin might have anti-inflammatory effects in acute coronary syndromes(ACS) with C-reactive protein(CRP) reduction.Methods Ninety-two patients with ACS were assigned to three groups: high dose atorvastatin group(31 cases),taking atorvastatin 40 mg daily.Standard dose atorvastatin group(31 cases),taking atorvastatin 10 mg daily,and control group(30 cases),only receiving conventional therapy.CRP levels,lipid profiles were measured at first and fifth day and 1 month later.Results The study suggested:(1)CRP levels significantly decreased from baseline to the fifth day and 1 month later in high dose atorvastatin group(P

Objective To establish a new model of the Achilles tendon(AT) contraction by stress-shielding. Methods 8 SD rats were randomly divided into two groups, the normal control group and the experimental group. The ATs of the experimental group were stress-shielded by fixing the upper ankle joint in equines position using a cerclage and transecting the sciatic nerve. The control group received no treatment. All rats were killed three weeks later, and all the ATs of the left hind limbs of the experimental and normal control group were tested morphologically by transmission electron microscope (TEM). Results Compared to the normal control group, the collagen fibrils of the experimental tendons did not arrange very well. The number of tendon cells increased, and some of them were pycnotic. Some mitochondrias were swollen. The proportion of the smaller diameter collagen fibril became lager, and small and large fibrils did not distribute in even. Conclusion Our research is successful compared to the past researches and repeatable.

Humans ; Stomach Neoplasms ; pathology

Objective To study the effects of hypotensive resuscitation on microvascular perfusion in a clinically relevant model of uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock in pregnancy. Methods Thirty New Zealand white rabbits at 15 -25 days, pregnanal age were randomly divided into three groups; Group normal saline traditional aggressive resuscitation ( NS), traditional aggressive resuscitation in the prehospital phase with a large quantity of normal saline and Ringer's solution to maintain mean arterial pressure (MAP) at the approximately 80 mm Hg ( 1 mm Hg = 0.133 kPa) level: Group normal saline hypotensive resuscitation (NH) and group hypertonic hyperosmotic hypotension resuscitation (HHH), hypotensive resuscitation in the prehospital phase with a bolus dose of 4 ml/kg normal saline or hypertonic hydroxyl ethyl starch (10% hydroxyl ethyl starch + 7.5% NaCl), followed by Ringer's solution to maintain MAP at 60 mm Hg.Production pregnant rabbit model with hemorrhagic shock. The experiment consisted of four phases:basic phase (0 miniutes), shock phase (0- 30 miniutes), prehospital phase (30- 90 miniutes) and hospital phase (90- 180 miniutes). Measurements: (1) arteriole and venule diameter were continuously monitored by microcirculatory detecting instrument; (2) functional capillary density (FCD) of each phase was expressed by the percentage of opening capillaries segments relative to basic phase; (3) blood pH, BE PCO2, PO2 in pregnant rabbits were determined with a Medica Easy Blood Gas Analyzer. Results ( 1 )There were no significant differences among three groups in arteriole and venule diameter at baseline ( P ＞0.05 ). After hemorrhagic shock arteriole diameter were NS ( 50.8 ± 5.6) μm, NH (47.6 ± 3.7 ) μm, HHH (51.3 ±2.4)μm, respectively, with no significant differences between groups(P ＞0.05). At the end of prehospital resuscitation phase and hospital resuscitation phase, significant differences were found in arteriole diameter in group NS(52.8 ± 4.9, 56.0 ± 3.8 )μm, NH (61.3 ± 2.9, 65.4 ± 3.2 )μm and HHH group (67.0 ± 4.1,74.1 ± 4.8 )μm ( P ＜ 0.05 ); after hemorrhagic shock venule diameter were NS(79.6 ± 7.0)μm, NH (75.3 ±5.3)μm and HHH(76.2 ±5.8)μm, respectively, with no significant differences between groups(P ＞0.05 ). At the end of prehospital resuscitation phase and hospital resuscitation phase,venule diameter were NS(81.1 ± 6.7, 84.4 ±6.0)μm, NH(82.8 ± 3.3, 85.4 ±4.3) μm and HHH (86.9 ± 5.8, 89.4 ± 6.8)μm, respectively, with no significant differences between groups ( P ＞ 0.05 ). (2) The values of FCD in every groups were all 100%. After hemorrhagic shock FCD were NS(39.8 ±6.8)%, NH (43.9 ±4.0)%, HHH(44.0 ± 4.8)%, respectively, with no significant differences between groups(P ＞0.05); at the end of prehospital resuscitation phase and hospital resuscitation phase, FCD were NS(54.5 ±7.3,59.7 ±4.8)%,NH(63.1 ±5.8,70.3 ±5.6)% and HHH (80.5 ±6.9, 91.7 ±4.7)%,respectively, with significant differences between groups( P ＜ 0.05 ). (3) Blood gas parameter: the values of blood pH, BE, PO2, PCO2 in pregnant rabbits in all groups were within normal bounds at basic phase. Shock phase induced typical hyperventilation in all groups, with increase of arterial PO2 and decrease of PCO2; at the end of hospital resuscitation phase, there were no significant difference among the three groups in the values of blood PCO2 ( P ＞ 0.05 ); the values of blood PO2 at the hospital resuscitation phase were significantly lower in NS groups than corresponding values in the other groups (P ＜ 0.05 ). After hemorrhagic shock there was significant metabolic acidosis as shown by decrease of pH, BE; at prehospital resucitation phase, pH, BE values tended to increase in all the groups but not reach to base period. At the end of hospital resucitation phase. The pH, BE value was significantly higher in NS group than those in the other two groups( P ＜ 0.05 ) . (4) Median survival time in NS (2.1 ± 0.2) days group was significantly shorter than NH(3.0 ±0.3) days and HHH(3.6 ± 0.3) days group( P ＜ 0.05). FCD at the end of the hospital resuscitation were significantly related with survival time ( r = 0.655, P = 0.000 ). Conclusion Compared with traditional aggressive fluid resuscitation, hypotensive resuscitation reduce constriction of arterial and venule diameter, increase FCD, alleviate metabolic acidosis and improve long-term survival Hypertonic hydroxyl ethyl starch resuscitation ameliorate microcirculation without improving survival rate.

Objective To investigate the protective effects of α-lipoic acid in rats with acute panereatitis(AP)and its potential mechanism.Methods Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups according to random number table:sham operation(SO)group,AP group,normal saline(NS)group and α- lipoic acid group with 30 rats in each group.AP model was induced by retrograde iniection of 3.5%sodium taurocholate into the pancreatobiliary duct.Rats in α-lipoic acid group immediately received α-lipoic acid intra- peritoneal injection at the dose of 1 mg/kg.Rats in NS group received sanle amount of normal saline.The rats were sacrificed at 1,3,6,9 and 12 h after AP induction.The serunl levels of amylase.TNF-α and ICAM-1 were measured.Pancreatic histological changes were observed.The activities of pancreatic SOD and MDA were measured. Results In rats of AP group,optical microscopy showed pancreatic edema,adhesion and necrosis. The semm amylase,TNF-α,ICAM-1 and MDA levels in pancreatic tissue 6h after operalion were(2211±547)U/L,(174.8±7.9)ng/ml,(49.3±8.0)ng/ml and(32.2±5.9)U/mg prot,respectively,in AP group;which were significantly increased when compared with those of SO group(P<0.05).Pancreatic SOD activity was(38.5±9.5)U/mg prot,which was signifieandy lower than(56.7±6.7)U/mg pint of SO group (p<0.05).The serum amylase,TNF-α,ICAM-1 and MDA levels in pancreatic tissue 6 h after operation in α-lipoic acid group were(1478±642)U/L,(164.8±6.2)ng/ml,(37.5±3.9)ng/ml and(20.2 ±8.4)U/mg prot,respectively;which were significantly decreased when compared with those of AP group(P<0.05).Pancreatic SOD activity was(66.0±8.6)U/mg prot,which were significantly hisher than(38.5±9.5)U/mg prot of AP group(P<0.05).Condusiors The pathogenesis of AP wag associated with oxiddative stress,and α-lipoic acid as an antioxidant played a role in the treatment of AP.the possiblemechanismsincludedinhibitedproduction of TNF-α and ICAM-1.

Objective To investigate the major types and clinical manifestations of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)mutations in Chinese patients with Leber′s hereditary optic neuropathy(LHON). Methods A total of 119 patients with bilateral optic neuropathy from 117 pedigrees, including 37 with determinate diagnosis of LHON(group A) and 82 with suspected LHON(group B),were tested for mtDNA mutations by using single-strand conformational polymorphism, mutation-specific primer polymerase chain reaction and sequencing. Pertinent clinical data and history of the patients with the 11778 mutation were collected. Results Nucleotide positions(np)11778 mutation and np 14484 mutation was found in 33 (89.2%) and 3 (8.1%) patients respectively in group A, while np 11778 mutation was obtained in 26 (31.7%)in group B. No 3460 mutation was found in group A or B. The clinical manifestations of 59 patients with np 11778 mutation were as follows: acute or chronic visual loss,no ophthalmalgia, the age of onset of 10-25, and either a central or paracentral scotoma in perimetry. The visual recovery rate was 8.6%～11.6%. Conclusion Chinese patients with LHON have a very high incidence of np 11778 mutation and the clinical manifestations of the patients with np 11778 mutation are similar to those of Caucasian patients.

Using the experiences of domestic and other countries on rehabilitation nursing of patients with femoroacetabalar impingement for reference,a balanced rehabilitation procedure was designed and implemented on 16 patients underwent arthroscopic bone forming surgery in acetabulum and femoral head and neck junction.The patients could master the correct metheds of functional exercises.As a result,no postoperative complications occurred.The score of modified Harris hip rating was increased from 62.4 points before surgery to 92.5 points at six months after surgery.

Objective To investigate the effect of tannic acid on glomerular mesangial cells (GMC),and to clarify the mechanism of tannic acid in improving the pathological changes of diabetic nephropathy (DN)from the aspect of oxidative stress and micro-inflammation. Methods The glomerular mesangial cells were treated with glucose (30 mmol·L-1 )or advanced glycosylation end-products (AGEs)bovine serum albumin(BSA)(250 mg·L-1 )and then different concentrations of tannic acid (10,20,40 and 80μmol·L-1 )were added into the GMC.The cells cultured by normal glucose or treated with BSA were used as control groups and then the level of malonic dialdehyde (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px ), superoxide Dismutase (SOD ), CAT (Catalase ) activities and 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine(8-OHdG)levels in the culture supernatant 48 h after culture were determined by colorimetry and ELISA method. The expressions of intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1 ) protein, monocyte chemotactic protein 1 (MCP-1 ) and ICAM-1 mRNA in GMC were detected by immunohistochemical staining and RT-PCR method.Results Compared with high glucose and AGEs groups,the MDA levels in tannic acid groups were reduced significantly(P<0.05);the activities of GSH-Px,SOD and CAT were increased significantly(P<0.05 or P<0.01);the 8-OHdG levels in annic acid groups were significantly reduced (P<0.05). Compared with high glucose and AGEs groups,the expressions levels of ICAM-1 protein in 40 and 80μmol· L-1 tannic acid groups were decreased (P<0.05 ). The mRNA expressions levels of MCP-1 and ICAM-1 were significantly lower than those in high glucose group (P<0.01 ).Conclusion Tannic acid could protect GMC against the damage of oxidative and inflammatory mediators,thereby delaying and improving the glomerular lesions of DN.

Objective To investigate the changes in the expression of acid-sensing ion channel 3(ASIC3)in the dorsal root ganglion(DRG)in a rat model of bone cancer pain.Methods Twenty-four female SD rats,aged 3-4 yr,weighing 180-220 g,were randomly divided into 2 groups:sham operation group(group S,n =8)and bone cancer pain group(group P,n =16).Bone cancer pain was induced by intra-tibial inoculation of 10 μl Walker 256 cancer cell suspension in group P,while group S received intra-tibial inoculation of 5 μl normal saline.Body weight and paw withdrawal threshold to mechanical stimulation with yon Frey filaments(MWT)were measured at 0,1,3,5,7,9,1 1 and 14 d after cancer cell inoculation.The tibia was removed at 14 d after cancer cell inoculation in group S and at 7 and 14 d after cancer cell inoculation in group P for pathological and imaging examinations.The tumor cell growth and bony destruction were observed.The expression of ASIC3 in the DRG was determined by immunolluorescence.Results Pathological damage occurred at 14 d after cancer cell inoculation,bony destruction was observed obviously,ant cortical bone was missing in many places.Compared with group S,body weight at T3-7 and MWT al T2-7:were significantly decreaed,and the expression of ASIC3 was up-regulated at 14 d after cancer cell inoculation in group P(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Up-regulation of the expression of ASIC3 in the DRG is involved in the developntent and maiutenence ot bone cancer pain in rars.

Objective To investigate the changes in the expression of acid-sensing ion channel 3 (ASIC3)in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) in a rat model of bone cancer pain.Methods Twenty-four female Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 3-4 weeks,weighing 180-220 g,were randomized into 2 groups:sham operation group (group S,n =8) and bone cancer pain group (group P,n =16).Bone cancer pain was induced by inoculating Walker 256 carcinoma cells into the medullary cavity of the left tibia,while group S received normal saline instead.The pain threshold was measured after determination of body weight on the day of inoculation (T0) and on 1,3,5,7,9,11 and 14 days after inoculation (T1-7).The tibia was removed for microscopic examination of the inoculated tibia and X-ray examination.The growth of tumor cells and damage to the tibia were observed.The expression of ASIC3 in the DRG was detected using immunofluorescence.Results The tumor cell infiltration occurred in the medullary cavity and bone destruction was observed in P group.Compared with S group,the body weight was decreased at T3-T7,and the pain threshold was decreased at T4-T7,and the expression of ASIC3 in the DRG was upregulated at T7 in P group (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion ASIC3 protein expression in DRG is significantly up-regulated in the rats with bone cancer pain,suggesting that the pathway may be involved in the mechanism of bone cancer pain.