Objective To screen the differentially expressed proteinin the livetissue of the drug-induced acute hepatifail-ure rat.MethodTwenty-foumale SD ratwere randomly divided into two group,the experimental group (12 cases) wagiven D-galactosamine10g/L by intraperitoneal injection and the control group (12 cases) wagiven normal saline by intraperitoneal injec-tion .The total proteinin the livetissue samplewere extracted ,quantitated ,and subjected to separate by the two-dimension elec-trophoresis(2-DE) of isoelectrifocusing (IEF) and SDS-PAGE ,found outhe discrepanprotein spotby the software and per-formed the identification by MALDI-TOF-M.Result27 differential protein spotwere successfully identified ,and 15 up-regula-ted and 12 down-regulated proteinexpressionwere obtained in the experimental group compared with the control group .Conclu-sion The significandifferencein the expressionof protein,such acasein kinase I(CKⅠα) ,tyrosine protein kinase(PTK) ,pro-liferating cell nucleaantigen(PCNA) ,et.in the liveexisbetween the acute hepatifailure model ratand the normal one.

Objedtve To summarize the experience of single-stage repair of coarctation of aorta(CoA) or interrupted aortic arch (IAA)and associated intracardiac defects through median stemotomy.Methods From Jan 2007 to Jul 2008,a total of 24 pa-tients with CoA or IAA and associated intracardisc defects were surgically repaired in single-stage through median stermotomy,inchud-ing 9 coanctation of aorta,12 coarctation with aortic arch hypoplasia,and 3 interrupted aorlic arch,.The associated intracardiac de-fects were Taussing-Bing anomaly 4,non-restricted VSD 22,subaortic stenosis 1 and pulmonary vein stenosis 1.The age ranged form 1 to 99 months (average 16 months) and the body weight ranged from 4 to 19 kg(average 9.3 kg).Aortic arch reconstruction was performed by hypothermic continuous low flow bypass using regional perfusion for all patients.Three patients with LAA and 9 patients with CoA underwent end-to-end ansetomosis.Of the 12 patients with coarctation and aortic arch hyipoplasia,8 patiellts underwent ex-tended end-to-end anastomosis,2 patients underwent end-to-side anastomosis and 2 patients underwent aortoplasfy.Results 2 cases were dead. One infant with Taussig-Bing type heart was dead of severe infection after 47 days postoperative,the other one who associ-ated with LAA and VSD dead of pulmonary hypertension crisis due to pneumonia after 15 days postoperative.No patient presented neu-rdogieal complication and renal insufficiency during the perioperation.2 cases presented recurrent respiratory problem.During the 18months follow-up,no patient presented with recoarctation except one with pressure gradient more than 20 mm Hg.Conclusion Pa-tients with coarctation of aorta or interrupted aortic arch and associsted intracardisc defects should be surgically treated as early as pos-sible when diagnosis was mode.Single-stage sortic arch reconstruction through median stemotomy using continuous regional perfusion is an effective and safe procedurd.Sufficient resection of ductus,extensive dissection of thoracic vessels and optimal tissus-tissue anas-tomosis techmique are very important for successful repair and avoiding recoarctation.

Angiogenesis Inhibitors ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Animals ; Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic ; therapeutic use ; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Deoxycytidine ; analogs & derivatives ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Drug Therapy, Combination ; Female ; Ginsenosides ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Lung Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; pathology ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Neoplasm Transplantation

Objective To evaluate effects of glucocorticoids on maxillary bone mineral density in rats with acute adriamycin-induced nephrotoxicity (ADR). Methods Forty rats were randomly divided into four groups, control group, glucocorticoids- treated group, ADR group and ADR + glucocorticoids- treated group. ADR group and ADR +glucocorticoids-treated group were given 4 mg/kg adriamycin injection via tail vein to establish ADR model. Control group and glucocorticoids-treated group were given 4 mg/kg saline injection via tail vein. After establishment of ADR model, glucocorticoids-treated group and ADR + glucocorticoids-treated group were intragastric administration of 30 mg/(kg · d) methylprednisolone for 10 weeks, and control group and ADR group were given the same volumes of normal saline. Values of bone calcium pigment (BGP), type Ⅰ collagen, N-terminal pro-peptide (PINP), β-Ⅰ type collagen C-terminal cross-linked telopeptide (CTX) were detected by ELISA. The micro-CT scan was used to measure Tb.Th, Tb.Sp, Tb.N, BVF and bone mineral density (BMD). Results Compared with other three groups, the levels of BGP and PINP were significantly decreased, and CTX were significantly increased in ADR + glucocorticoids-treated group (P<0.05). Micro-CT analysis showed that there was significant maxillae osteoporosis, including changes of porous micro architecture, lower BMD, decreased BVF, lower Tb.Th and widening Tb.Sp in ADR + glucocorticoids-treated group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in Tb.N between four groups. Conclusion There is imbalanced bone metabolism in rat model of ADR. High-dose hormone therapy can accelerate the occurrence of osteoporosis, decrease bone metabolism, and affect bone structure.

Purpose:To study the effect of EGCG(extracts fr om green tea) on cell cycle in human breast cancer cell line and its mechanism. Methods:Cell proliferation assay kit was used to produce the dose-response curve. Flow cytometric assay was used to evaluate the cell cycle changes on MDA-MB435 cells with and without EGCG. The expression of protein was detected by Western blot. Results:EGCG could inhibit the proliferation of the breast canc er cells MDA-MB-435, 40 ?g/ml EGCG induced G 0 /G 1 phase arrest and the entrance to S phase. Both mRNA and protein level of p21 waf1/cip1 were up regulated in MDA-MB435 cells when treated by 40?g/ml EGCG. Conclus ions:Green tea can inhibit the growth of human breast cancer cells, perhaps by means of p21 and therefore inhibiting the progression of the cell cycle.

Vitamin A plays a significant role in maintaining normal metabolism, cell differentiation, reproduction, vision and anti-infection. As a major food source of vitamin A for infants, the level of vitamin A in breast milk is highly important. Recent studies have shown that vitamin A levels in breast milk varied significantly in different stages of lactation, populations, regions and gestational ages at delivery. Moreover, studies demonstrated that it was also affected by many factors, such as maternal serum vitamin A levels and amounts of supplements during pregnancy, maternal vitamin A intake during lactation, maternal diet, high or low risk pregnancy, and vitamin A reservation in maternal liver. It is vital to understand the level of vitamin A in breast milk and its influencing factors to improve breast-feeding.

OBJECTIVETo observe the correlation between the decline of cognitive function and the level of plasma homocysteine in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

METHODSThirty six AD patients were selected from hospitals in Tianjin. The enrolled patients were in accord with the diagnosis criteria. Thirty two control subjects were corresponding patients without AD in the period. Blood samples were extracted from each subject to determine the levels of homocysteine (Hcy) and folate. Cognitive status was evaluated by the mini- mental state examination (MMSE) and clinical dementia rating scale (CDR).

RESULTSThe mean value of serum Hcy concentration [(17.51 +/- 5.62) micromol/L] of AD group was higher than that of control group [(12.38 +/- 4.25)micromol/L]. The serum [(5.17 +/- 1.76) microg/L] and diet folate [(206.94 +/- 44.51) microg/d] concentration of AD group were lower than those of control group [(7.92 +/- 2.22) microg/L, (259.74 +/- 41.92) microg/ d]. The incidence of hyperhomocysteinemia in AD group (64%) was higher than that in control group (22%). A significant relation between Hcy concentrations and the CDR was observed. With the increase of Hcy concentrations the CDR raised, and with the increase of Hcy concentrations the MMSE decreased.

CONCLUSIONHyperhomocysteinemia is one of the risk factors inducing the onset of AD. There is a significant negative correlation between Hcy levels and cognitive levels in AD group. Folate deficiency is an important reason to cause elevated Hcy levels in AD.

Alzheimer Disease ; blood ; etiology ; Case-Control Studies ; Folic Acid ; blood ; Homocysteine ; blood ; Humans ; Hyperhomocysteinemia ; blood ; complications

The selective melatonin receptor agonism effect of ramelteon is useful for insomnia. Here we wanted to present a refractory chronic migraine case, who had significant improvements in migraine after using ramelteon. The possible mechanism for the ramelteon in the migraine relief might be related to melatonin effects.
Felodipine ; Melatonin ; Migraine Disorders* ; Receptors, Melatonin ; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders ; Sleep Wake Disorders

The impacts from the bupropion on the brain structures have seldom been mentioned in the literature. The bupropion is a kind of antidepressant with dual action in the norepinephrine and dopamine receptors. Here we have a case to share about the bupropion-related effects in the brain structure.
Brain* ; Bupropion* ; Depression* ; Humans ; Norepinephrine ; Receptors, Dopamine

With the continuous development in microfluidic fabrication technology, microfluidic analysis has evolved from a concept to one of research frontiers in last twenty years. The research of enzymes and enzyme inhibitors based on microfluidic devices has also made great progress. Microfluidic technology improved greatly the analytical performance of the research of enzymes and enzyme inhibitors by reducing the consumption of reagents, decreasing the analysis time, and developing automation. This review focuses on the development and classification of enzymes and enzyme inhibitors research based on microfluidic devices.
Enzyme Inhibitors ; metabolism ; Enzymes ; metabolism ; Microfluidic Analytical Techniques ; methods ; Microfluidics ; methods