Objective Brain -derived neurophic factor ( BDNF) has played an important role in the repair of cauda equina Injury.The aim of this article was to observe the influences of Miao medicine Sheng Xian Decoction on structural change and BDNF protein expression in the sacral spinal cord of rats with cauda equina injury . Methods The rat model of cauda equina injury was es-tablished by using nerve clamping .Rats were randomly divided into the following groups:normal group , control group , Miao medicine group and mecobalamin group , 15 rats in each group .According to the death time after modeling , the rats in each group were subdivi-ded into 1d group, 7d group and 14d group, 5 in each subgroup.The nerve function recovery of rats in every group was observed through Basso , Beattie & Bresnahan locomotor rating score ( BBB score ) .The structural change of sacral spinal cord was observed(11.40 ±1.14) and the mecobalamin group (11.40 ±0.89) (P>0.05).On the 7th, 14th day after modeling, the scores of the Miao medicine group (17.0 ±1.00, 19.60 ±0.55) and the mecobalamin group (16.2 ±0.84, 18.80 ±0.84) were much higher than the control group (14.00 ±0.70, 16.40 ±0.55) (P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the Miao medicine group and the mecobalamin group (P>0.05).The scores of the control group , the Miao medicine group and the mecobalamin group showed an increasing tendency with time, and the difference of scores among the groups are of statistical significance (P<0.05).HE staining:Compared with the normal group , the spinal cord structure of the control group was damaged and glial cell proliferation increased signif -icantly.Compared with the control group , rats in the Miao medicine group and the mecobalamin group were lightly damaged in spinal cord and got improvement in the glial cell proliferation as well as an increase in the number of normal neurons .Immunohistochemistry staining:On the 1st day after modeling, the MOD values of the control group (0.152 ±0.007) , the Miao medicine group (0.156 ± 0.008) and the mecobalamin group (0.162 ±0.008) were much higher than that of the normal group (0.130 ±0.006), and the difference was of significant difference (P<0.05).Moreover,the MOD value of the mecobalamin group was much higher than those of the control group and the Miao medicine group , which was of significant difference (P<0.05); there was no statistical significance between the control group and the Miao medicine group (P>0.05).On the 7th and 14th day after modeling, the MOD values of the Miao medicine group (0.205 ±0.009, 0.183 ±0.008) and the mecobalamin group (0.217 ±0.033, 0.187 ±0.007) were much higher than that of the control group (0.181 ±0.007, 0.161 ±0.014), which was of significant difference (P<0.05).There was no statistical significance between the values of Miao medicine group and the mecobalamin group (P>0.05).The MOD values of the control group , the Miao medicine group and the mecobalamin group showed a tendency of increase followed by decrease with time .The MOD values of 3 subgroups in the Miao medicine group and the mecobalamin group had no statistical significance (P>0.05).The MOD value of 14d subgroup was much lower than 7d subgroup in the control group (P<0.05), however, compared with 1d subgroup in the control group, there was no significant difference (P>0.05).There was no significant difference among the MOD value of 3 subgroups in the normal group (0.130 ±0.006, 0.130 ±0.006, 0.130 ±0.008) (P>0.05). Conclusion Miao medicine Sheng Xian Decoction can promote neuron survival and improve nerve functions through increasing the BDNF expression in the sacral spinal cord of rats with cauda equina injury .

OBJECTIVE: To explore whether pre-administration of Ganoderma lucidum spore (GASP) can reduce incidence of neural tube defects (NTDs) induced by all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) in pregnant mice. METHODS: Twenty pregnant mice were randomly divided into four groups: normal control group, solvent-treated group, ATRA-induced group, and GASP-treated plus ATRA-induced group. GASP solution, which was prepared with solvent (sodium carboxymethyl cellulose), was fed to the pregnant mice in the GASP-treated plus ATRA-induced group twice a day from embryo (E) 0 d to E10.5 d. The same dose of solvent was given to the pregnant mice in the solvent-treated group. At E7.75 d, ATRA (50 mg/kg) was given to the pregnant mice in both ATRA-induced group and GASP-treated plus ATRA-induced group for single time. Embryos were sampled from pregnant mice at E10.5 d. Then the incidence rate of NTDs in mouse embryo was calculated and the crown-rump length of mouse embryo was measured. The positive rate of nestin expression and the distribution of cell cycle of embryonic neural tube neuroepithelial cells were detected by histochemical staining technique and flow cytometry respectively. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction method was used to detect the gene expressions of cyclin-dependent protein kinase 2 (Cdk2) and Cdk4 mRNAs. RESULTS: The incidence rates of NTDs in mouse embryos in the ATRA-induced group and the GASP-treated plus ATRA-induced group were 79.41% and 21.67% respectively, while the crown-rump length of mouse embryos in these two groups were (3.62+/-1.27) mm and (5.84+/-0.92) mm respectively. The positive rate of nestin expression in embryonic neural tube neuroepithelial cells of mouse embryo at E10.5 d in the ATRA-induced group was 32.44%, while that in the GASP-treated plus ATRA-induced group was 77.65%. The cell cycle of embryonic neural tube neuroepithelial cells was obviously arrested at G(0)/G(1) phase in the ATRA-induced group as compared with that in the GASP-treated plus ATRA-induced group. The Cdk4 mRNA was transcripted at a high level in embryonic neural tube in the GASP-treated plus ATRA-induced group, but the Cdk2 mRNA was not detected in this group. CONCLUSION: Pre-administration of GASP can reduce the incidence of NTDs induced by ATRA in pregnant mice.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in children.Methods ASA Ⅰ and Ⅱ children (aged 1 to 6 years) scheduled for orthopedic surgery of limbs were recruited in this study.ALMA was inserted after induction of general anesthesia.After mechanical ventilation for 5 minutes,the air-filled cuff was deflated and then inflated with saline.Ultrasonography was then performed by a high frequency linear-array transducer to confirm the correct placement of the LMA.Results The LMA can be easily recognized on the transverse view of the thyroid cartilage notch,appearing as a circle around the glottis,which was called the dumbbell sign.On the sagittal view of the thyroid cartilage,the LMA has an archlike appearance which ended below the thyroid cartilage.Oblique scan over the cricoid cartilage shows the tip of LMA is located at the upper portion of the esophagus.Conclusions Filling the LMA cuff with saline instead of air allows better LMA visualization by ultrasound.This method enhances correct positioning of the LMA,which is crucial to ensure safe ventilation.

Objective To establish and evaluate a universal real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR(qPCR)method for identifying and quantifying three human parvovirus B 19 ( B19V) genotypes.Methods Firstly, following a bioinformatic analysis of a subset of B19V genomic sequences available in the NCBI nucleotide database ,representative of genotypes 1 to 3,a set of suitable universal primers and TaqMan probes was designed from the NS 1 gene of B19V.Aplasmid was used as a quantitative standard that contained the identical sequence of the B 19 target sequence .An internal control ( IC ) was included to prevent false negative results .Then,serial 1-log dilutions of quantitative standards were prepared and used in the qPCR assays for generation of a standard curve .Finally,the specificity,sensitivity and reproducibility of the assay were assessed.Results A linear relationship of the real-time PCR method for detecting B19V from 1 ×109copies/μl to 1 ×103 copies/μl was observed .The developed qPCR protocols allowed for the detection of genotypes 1 to 3 with a limit of detection ( LOD) of 10 copies/μl.Furthermore, the assay did not amplify other blood-borne viruses.The inter-and intra-assay variability analyses showed good reproducibility of the assay .Conclusion A universal real-time qPCR method for the detection of B19V DNA is established,which will facilitate the diagnosis of B19V infections and the screening of blood and plasma-derived products , thereby improving the viral safety of transfusion and plasma-derived products .

BACKGROUND:Whether continuous passive motion improves osteoarthritis by enhancing the proliferation ability of chondrocytes is rarely reported.
OBJECTIVE:To analyze the therapeutic outcomes of continuous passive motion in rabbits with osteoarthritis and the underlying mechanism.
METHODS:Thirty-six New Zealand white rabbits were randomly al otted into three groups (n=12 per group). Rabbits in control group only underwent capsulotomy with no harm to the cartilage;osteoarthritis models were established in the rabbits of model and treatment groups using Hulth method. At 1 day after modeling, the treatment group rabbits were treated with continuous passive motion, 8 hours daily for consecutive 8 weeks. Interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factorαlevels in the synovial fluid were detected by ELISA;col agen type II expression and the proliferation ability of chondrocytes were detected by MTT assay;Erk signaling pathway activation was determined using western blot assay.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:In the model group, interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factorαlevels in the synovial fluid were significantly increased, and the expression level of col agen type II mRNA was remarkablely down-regulated. Continuous passive motion significantly downregulated interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factorαlevels and up-regulated the col agen type II mRNA level (P<0.01). The model group showed significantly decreased proliferation ability of chondrocytes and down-regulated Erk signaling pathway activation, while after continuous passive motion, al above indicators were significantly improved (P<0.01). These results indicate that the continuous passive motion can al eviate osteoarthritis probably by influencing interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factorαlevels, proliferation ability of chondrocytes, and col agen type II expression, as wel as regulating Erk signaling pathway activation.

Objective To investigate the structural and functional changes of lower motor neuron distal to the site of spinal cord injury in rats. Methods Seventies Sprague-Dawley rats were divided randomly into 6 groups: sham-operation group (controls, n=10) and 3 day group (n=10), 1 week group (n=10), 2 week group (n=10), 4 week group (n=15) and 8 week group (n=15) after spinal cord transaction at T10. Neuronal apoptosis and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity of spinal cord at L4- 6 were observed by using the terminal deoxynucleotidal transferase- mediated DUTP-biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL) method and the semiquantitative enzyme cytochemistry, respectively. Results The assessment of apoptosis by TUNEL labeling showed that fluorescent markers were observed occasionally in anterior horn distal to the site of injury. The optical density (OD) value of AchE positive motor neurons (area > 300 μm2) initially decreased about 3 days after transaction and then overshot 1 week or so. However, after that, the OD value decreased again, the lowest about 4 weeks. Then the OD value increased again, though at 8 weeks was still lower than that of controls (P<0.05). Conclusion The findings on indistinctive apoptosis provided the proof of no significant changes of lower motor neuron distal to the site of transection. Semiquantitative histochemical results about AChE reflected marked metabolic changes of motoneurons caudal to the transaction, which represented as part of functional reorganization.

Objective To investigate the effects of lipopolysaccharide(LPS) on myelin phagocytosis during Wallerian degeneration after early peripheral nerve injury in rats.Methods Fifty male Wistar rats were recruited and randomly divided into LPS group(n=20),model group(n=20) and sham group(n=10).The right sciatic nerves of rats in the LPS and model groups were cut and sutured end-to-end,while the sciatic nerve of sham group rats were only exposed.Immediately after surgery,the rats in LPS group were given microinjections of LPS(2 g/L) into the surgical site in a final volume of 1 μL,and the rats in other two groups were injected with the same volume of saline.The sciatic nerves were taken at 1.5 h,24 h and 7d after surgery.Real-time quantitative PCR(qRT-PCR) was applied to detect the dynamic expressions of IL-1β mRNA and MCP-1 mRNA.Immunofluorescence staining was used to test the expression of CD68+ macrophages in sciatic nerves.HE staining was used to observe the pathological alterations of sciatic nerves tissue.ORO staining was used to observe sciatic nerves demyelination.LFB staining was used to detect the sciatic nerves myelin.Sciatic function index was used to evaluate the recovery of motor function in rats.Results Compared with the model group,qRT-PCR indicated that the expression of IL-1β and MCP-1 from LPS group were increased at 1.5 h and 24 h after surgery(P<0.001, P<0.001),respectively.Compared with the model group,the expression of CD68+ cells was increased significantly at 7th day after surgery(P<0.05).Histological examination showed that compared with the model group,a lot of inflammatory cells and Schwann cells were found at sciatic nerve stump in the LPS group at 7th day after operation.ORO staining showed that the degree of demyelination in the LPS group was higher than that in the model group.LFB staining showed that the sciatic nerve stump demyelination appeared in both model group and the LPS group at 7th day after operation,but compared with the model group,myelin debris clearance in the LPS group was significantly accelerated(P<0.05).Finally,compared with the model group,the SFI in the LPS group was increased significantly at 20 d after surgery(P<0.05).Conclusions The results confirm that LPS is possible to manipulate the innate immune response to accelerate myelin clearance during Wallerian degeneration after early peripheral nerve injury in rats.

Objective To explore the effect of checklist management model on the occurrence of adverse events in pa-tients undergoing digestive endoscopy.Methods 52 patients with digestive endoscopy who adopted conventional management model before the implementation of checklist management model in outpatient department of our hospital from January 2020 to De-cember 2021 were collected as control group,and 57 patients who underwent digestive endoscopy after the implementation of checklist management model from January 2022 to January 2023 were enrolled as test group.Kessler Psychological Distress Scale(K10)and Beck Anxiety Inventory(BAI)before and after examination,levels of cortisol(Cor)and norepinephrine(NE)before and after examination,incidence rates of adverse events and nursing satisfaction were compared between both groups.Results There were no significant differences in K10 score and BAI score between the two groups of subjects before examination(P＞0.05).After examination,the K10 score and BAI score in test group of subjects were lower compared with those in control group(P＞0.05).Before examination,there were no differences in the Cor and NE levels between the two groups of subjects(P＞0.05).After examination,the levels of Cor and NE were increased in both groups(P＜0.05),and the levels of Cor and NE were lower in test group than those in control group(P＜0.05).The adverse reactions in test group were lower than those in control group(P＜0.05).The nursing satisfaction in test group was much higher than that in control group(P＜0.05).Conclusion Checklist management model can reduce the incidence rates of adverse reactions and psychological distress degree,relieve the anxiety,reduce the levels of cortisol and norepinephrine,and improve the nursing satisfaction of subjects,and it has clinical promotion value.

Objective: To provide a method of microbial limit test for Changyanning tablets and carry out the verification of the mothod.Methods: A plate method was used in the total aerobic microbial count and the concentration of the test liquid was 1∶100.A plate method was used in the total yeast and mold count while the concentration of the test liquid was 1∶10.The direct inoculation method was used for the detection of Escherichia coli,bile-tolerant gram-negative bacteria and Salmonella enterica subsp.Results: The recoveries of the five strains were from 0.5 to 2.0.Conclusion: The method is suitable for the microbial limit examination of Changyanning tablets.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the precise locations of the blood vessels and nerves surrounding the seminal vesicles (SV) in men and provide some anatomical evidence for SV-related minimally invasive surgery.

METHODSWe observed the courses and distribution of the blood vessels and nerves surrounding SVs and obtained the data for positioning the SV neuroplexes in 20 male pelvises.

RESULTSOne branch of the neuroplexes was distributed to the SVs bilaterally with the neurovascular bundles, (2.85 ± 0.18) cm from the median sulcus of the prostate (MSP), while another branch ran through the Denonvillier fascia behind the SV, (0.81 ± 0.06) cm from the MSP. The arterial SVs (ASV) originated from the inferior vesical artery and fell into 4 types, 55% going directly to the SVs as one branch, 15% running between the SV and the ampulla of the deferent duct as another branch, 25% downward as 2 branches to the SV and between the SV and the ampulla of the deferent duct respectively, and 5% as the other ASVs. The shortest distance from the ASV through the prostatic neuroplexus to the posterior SV was (1.08 ± 0.09) cm.

CONCLUSIONIn SV resection, neuroplexus injury can be reduced with a bilateral distance of < 2.85 cm and a posterior distance of < 0.81 cm from the MSP, and so can bleeding by vascular ligation between the SV and the ampulla of the deferent duct.

Biopsy ; Humans ; Male ; Prostate ; blood supply ; innervation ; Seminal Vesicles ; blood supply ; innervation ; Vas Deferens ; blood supply ; innervation