OBJECTIVE: To discuss the strategy of comparative advertisement use in medical profession. METHODS: The excellence and the shortcoming of comparative advertisement were analyzed in case study, and the strategy of comparative advertisement use in medical profession was put forward. RESULTS&CONCLUSIONS: The use of comparative advertisement in a practical, rational and innovative way helps advertisement to play its potentials.

This study examined the differences in tumor formation of three bladder tumor cell lines (BIU-87, T24 and EJ) after subcutaneously transplanted into nude mice, in order to find the best technique for establishing in vivo bladder tumor model. BIU-87, T24 and EJ cells at logarithmic phase were re-suspended in serum-free medium. The cells suspensions of the identical concentration were subcutaneously transplanted into nude mice and then the success rate and tumor growth were compared among the three cell groups. The results of tumor formation were pathologically evaluated. Lung, liver and kidney tissues were also pathologically examined for distant metastasis. The proliferation of the three cells were determined by immunohistochemically detecting the PCNA expression in the tumors. The results showed that the success rates of EJ and T24 cells were significantly higher than that of BIU-87 cells and no distant metastasis was noted among the three groups. The proliferation levels of EJ and T24 cells was significantly higher than that of BIU-87. But at the later stage of tumor formation, as compared with T24 cells, EJ grew more vigorously, soon resulting in the central necrosis of tumor, which affected the measurement of the actual size of the tumors. Moreover, PCNA staining exhibited that the proliferation of EJ and T24 was significantly higher than that of BIU-87 cells. It is concluded that as compared with BIU-87 cells, EJ and T24 cells had higher success rates, with not significant differences in death rate and distant metastasis found among them. There existed no significant difference in tumor formation between EJ and T24 cells and T24 cells do not rupture easily, which makes it a better cell line for the establishment of in vivo bladder tumor model.

Objective To investigate the effect of treatment with endostatin combined with siRNA targeting VEGF on rats with collagen-induced arthritis (CIA).Methods Two mg/ml bovinetype Ⅱ collagen was injected into the rat footpad to build up the animal model of CIA.The experimental animal models were treated with endostatin combined with siRNA targeting VEGF 18 days later after immunization and the treatment ended 32 day later.The efficacy was evaluated by the weight,foot and ankle volume of rats.The levels of VEGF in plasma were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The VEGF distribution within synovial tissue was detected and examined by immunohistochemical technique.The pathological changes of CIA were evaluated by the pathological changes of the biopsied ankle joints.Student's t test was used to evaluate the experimental data.Results The ELISA test showed that comparing with the model group (17.5±0.3),the endostatin group (15.7±0.3) ng/L and the endostatin combined siRNA targeting VEGF group (14.7±0.5) ng/L showed a significant efficacy in the treatment of CIA in rats (P＜0.05).The endostatin group (135±27) and the endostatin combined siRNA targeting VEGF group (126±71) were different in the number of VEGF in plasma and the VEGF distribution within synovial tissue (P＜0.05),the symptoms of arthritis in these rats were reduced than the model group.Conclusion Endostatin combined siRNA targeting VEGF has good therapeutic effect on rats with CIA.

Animals ; Cardiovascular Diseases ; therapy ; China ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Phytotherapy

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of cytokine-induced killer cells (CIK) combined with three dimensional conformal radiotherapy synchronization XELOX regimen in the treatment of local recurrence of rectal neoplasms.Methods A total of 81 patients with local recurrence of rectal neoplasms were divided into treatment group (41 patients) and control group (40 patients) by random digits table method.In treatment group,41 patients received simultaneous three dimensional conformal radiotherapy combined with XELOX chemotherapy,then received CIK treatment.In control group,40 patients received concurrent chemoradiotherapy.The immune function,quality of life (QOL) scores,recent efficacy,survival rate and adverse reactions were analyzed.Results In treatment group,the level of CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+ and CD16+ CD56+ increased and the level of CD8+ decreased significantly after treatment than those before treatment (0.671 ± 0.012 vs.0.625 ± 0.022,0.378 ± 0.043 vs.0.315 ± 0.035,1.59 ± 1.41 vs.1.02 ± 1.14,0.184 ±0.008 vs.0.121 +0.023,0.237 ±0.030 vs.0.308 ±0.031,P ＜0.05).Compared with those in control group after treatment,the level of CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+ and CD16+ CD56+ in treatment group increased and the level of CD8+ decreased significantly (P ＜ 0.05).QOL scores of 70.7％ (29/41) patients in treatment group was improved,significantly higher than the 32.5％ (13/40) in conctol group (P =0.001).The response rate(RR) in treatment group was 92.7％(38/41),significantly higher than that in control group [75.0％ (30/40)] (P =0.030).The 1-year survival rate in treatment group and control group were 90.2％(37/41) and 85.0％(34/40),there was no significant difference (P =0.473).The side effect in treatment group and control group showed no significant difference (P＞0.05).Conclusion CIK combined with concurrent chemoradiotherapy in the treatment of local recurrence of rectal neoplasms can improve patients 'immune function,QOL and recent efficacy.

Objective To investigate the value of Doppler ultrasound in the eady diagnosis,monitoring and assessing of renal damage in neonatal asphyxia.Methods A total of 60 cases of neonates within 24 h were divided into severe asphyxia group (Apgar score 0-3),mild asphyxia group (Apgar score 4-7) and healthy control group (Apgar score 8-10) according to Apgar score at 1 min after born.Then the peak systolic velocity (PSV),end diastolic velocity (EDV) and resistance index (RI) of renal artery were obtained by Doppler ultrasound within 24 h,on day 3,day 7,and day 10.The level of serum cystain C (sCysC) was also recorded accordingly.Results Within 24 h,compared with healthy control group,the PSV and EDV in severe asphyxia group and mild asphyxia group decreased (all P＜0.05),while RI increased (all P＜0.05).The PSV in mild asphyxia group returned to normal in 3 days,EDV and RI returned to normal in 10 days,there were no statistically significant difference compared with healthy control group (all P＞0.05).The PSV,EDV and RI in severe asphyxia group were still significantly differences compared with healthy control group on day 10 (all P＜0.05).Within 24 h and on day 3,sCysC in the mild asphyxia group increased obviously compared with healthy control group (both P＜0.05).On day 7 and day 10,the differences of sCysC was not statistically significant between mild asphyxia group and healthy control group (both P＞0.05).Compared with healthy control group,the sCysC in severe asphyxia group increased significantly (all P＜0.05) on every time point.PSV and EDV were negatively correlated with sCysC,RI was positively correlated with sCysC.Conclusion Changes in renal function can be reflected soon by index of renal blood flow PSV,EDV and RI.

Aim To investigate if LPS increases the sterol regulatory element binding proteins ( SREBPs ) cleavage-activating protein ( SCAP )-SREBP2 expres-sion by activation of mTOR signal pathway in THP-1 macrophages , upgrading LDLr level , causing foam-cell formation .Methods THP-1 macrophages were incu-bated in serum free medium in the absence of 5 mg?L-1 LDL alone , or 5 mg? L-1 LDL plus 200 μg? L-1 LPS, or 5 mg? L-1 LDL plus 200 μg? L-1 LPS plus 10 μg? L-1 rapamycin .Morphological examination of macrophages was performed with Oil Red O staining . Expression changes of LDLr , SREBP2, SCAP, S6K1 and mTOR mRNA were detected by real time quantita-tive polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) .Western blot was used to analyze protein expression changes of LD-Lr, S6K1 and mTOR.Translocation of SCAP-SREBP2 complex from the endoplasmic reticulum ( ER ) to the Golgi was determined by confocal microscopy .Results LPS enhanced transformation of THP-1 macrophages into foam cells by increased uptake of lipid as evi-denced by Oil Red O assay .LPS increased mRNA lev-els of LDLr, SREBP2, SCAP, S6K1 and mTOR ( P <0.05) .Rapamycin reduced the mRNA levels of LDLr , SREBP2,SCAP,S6K1 and mTOR induced by LPS ( P<0.05 ) .Western blot demonstrated that LPS also caused over-expression of protein of LDLr , S6K1 and mTOR(P<0.05).Rapamycin reduced the expression of protein of LDLr, S6K1 and mTOR induced by LPS ( P <0.05 ) .Confocal microscopy demonstrated LPS caused an escape of SCAP-SREBP2 complex from the ER to the Golgi .Rapamycin inhibited the translocation of SCAP-SREBP2 complex from the ER to the Golgi . Conclusions Inflammatory stress increases SCAP/SREBP2 expression by activation of mTOR signal path-way, resulting in an escape of SCAP-SREBP2 complex from the ER to the Golgi , furthermore elevating LDLr expression and causing foam-cell formation .Rapamy-cin reverses the activation of mTOR signal pathway and decreases lipid deposition in THP-1 macrophages in-duced by LPS .

Objective To study the bioactive constituents of the immature fruits of Citrus aurantium. Methods Silica gel and Sephadex LH-20 were used to isolate the constituents of this plant. The spectroscopic methods were applied for their structural elucidation. Results Four compounds were isolated from the ethanol extract of the immature fruits of C. aurantium. These compounds were elucidated as 3, 5-dihydroxyphenyl 1-O-(6′-O-trans-feruloyl)-?-D-glucopyranoside (Ⅰ), hesperetin (Ⅱ), 4′, 5, 7, 8-tetra- methoxyflavone (Ⅲ), and limonin (Ⅳ). Conclusion Compound Ⅰ is a new phenolic glycoside.

AIM:To study the role of Rhodiolae rosae in post myocardial infarction angiogenesis and its effect on extracellular regulated kinases(ERK 1/2). METHODS: The experimental myocardial infarction was made by ligation of rat left anterior descending coronary artery,and then divided into Rhodiolae group and saline group.The sham operation group and normal group were also made as control one.On the first,the 4th,the 7th and the(14th) day after the operation,rats were sacrificed and infarcted border tissue or normal tissue were used to test VEGF receptor Ⅱ and CD34 expression level and ERK 1/2 activity level. RESULTS: ERK 1/2 activity level from the first to the 4th day,VEGF receptor Ⅱ and CD34 expression level from the 4th to the 14th day after the operation,were all higher in the Rhodiolae group than that in the saline group. CONCLUSION: Rhodiolae rosae can elevate ERK 1/2 activity which was related to and prior to its angiogenic effect.

Objective To establish the quality standard for Shengxinfa Capsule. Methods TLC was used to identify Praeparata, Psoraleae Fructus and Gastrodiae Rhizoma in Shengxinfa Capsule, and 2,3,5,4’-the four-stilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside was identified by HPLC. The column of Agilent TC-C18 (4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm) was used. The mobile phase was acetonitrile-water (15∶85). The flow was 1.0 mL/min and column temperature was 30 ℃. UV detecting wavelength was 320 nm. Results Praeparata, Psoraleae Fructus and Gastrodiae Rhizoma could be identified by TLC. The linear range of 2,3,5,4’-the four-stilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside was in the range of 0.05-0.50 μg. The average recovery was 97.8% (RSD=0.39%). Conclusion The method is feasible and accurate. The quality of Shengxinfa Capsule can be controlled effectively with the established quality standard.