30ml) undergoing minimally invasive evacuation of intracranial hematoma in our department were analyzed retrospectively.The chants of IL-1,IL-6 and IL-8 in hematoma fluid were observed continuously.The content of IL-1,IL-6 and IL-8 was determined by radioimmunassay.Results IL-1,IL-6 and IL-8 were observed at 6～12h after hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage,and showed different changes in acute stage.Conclusion Inflammatory cytokines are involved in the pathological process of cerebral hemorrhage.

Objective:To study the inhibition of astragaloside on the proliferation of human keloid fibroblasts. Methods: Com-pared with that of normal skin, the expression of transforming growth factor-β( TGF-β) and its transduction factors Smad in the human keloid fibroblasts was detected. The optimal concentration was screened by MTT after HFF-1 human skin fibroblast was infected with astragaloside at different concentrations. The mRNA expression of Smad2, Smad3, Smad4 and Smad7 in the fibroblasts was studied by using real-time. The protein expression of TGF-βRⅡ, Smad2, Smad3, Smad4 and Smad7 in the fibroblasts was detected by using Western blot. Results: Compared with that of normal skin tissue, the expression of Smad protein was significantly increased ( P <0. 05) in the human keloid fibroblasts, and there was no significant difference in the TGF-βRⅡ expression (P>0. 05). The optimal concentration of astragaloside was 0. 5μg·ml-1 . The expression level of Smad2 protein in the two groups was significantly increased, and the level of Smad3 expression was significantly decreased (P<0. 05). Conclusion:Astragaloside can inhibit the formation of fi-broblast possibly through Smad2 over-expression and Smad3 inhibition in the TGF-β/Smad signal transduction pathway.

The histological and immunohistological features of two cases of cutaneous lymphadenoma was studied. A single, erythematous nodule with smooth surface developed on the face of both patients. The lesion slowly progressed. Histology revealed irregular epithelial lobules in the dermis which showed a peripheral palisaded border of basaioid-like cells as well as a center composed of clear cells. Some epithelial lobules and surrounding stroma were infiltrated by numerous small lymphocytes. Immunohistological study showed that the lymphocytic infiltration was predominantly composed of T cells (CD3 positive) along with a small number of B cells (CD20 positive). Within epithelial lobules and surrounded stroma, there were numerous dendritic cells that were positive for S-100 and CDia but negative for cytokeratin 7, cytokeratin 20 or carcino-embryonic antigen. In the center of epithelial lobules in one case, a few cells positive for epithe-lial membrane antigen and CD30 was observed. The diagnosis of cutaneous lymphadenoma was made according to the pathological and immunohistochemical findings, and the infiltration was predominated by CD3-positive lymphocytes in this uncommon epithelial neoplasm.

Objective To explore the significance of the plasma procalcitonin (PCT) level for directing antibiotic therapy in elderly patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).Methods The 50 elderly patients with VAP were randomly separated into the regular therapy group and the PCT-directed therapy group. The regular therapy group was given regular antibiotic therapy, while the antibiotic therapy was decided according to the plasma level of PCT in the PCT-directed therapy group. The used time and utilization rate of antibiotics, as well as inflammatory indicators including white blood cells, neutrophils, C-reactive protein (CRP) and clinical pulmonary infection score (CPIS) were compared between the two groups. Results After treatment, there were no significant differences in white blood cells, neutrophils and CRP between the PCT-directed therapy group and regular therapy group [(8.9 ± 3.5 ) × 109/L vs. (9.4 ± 3.7) × 109/L, 0.62 ± 0.04 vs.0.60±0.04, (18.7±8.5) mg/Lvs. (21.6±6.0) mg/L, t=0.47, 1.84 and 1.37, allP＞0.05],but the CPIS was markedly lower in PCT-directed therapy group than in regular therapy group [(4.0± 1.4) scores vs. (4.7± 1.0) scores, t= 2. 18, P＜0.05]. The neutrophils, CRP and CPIS were significantly lower after treatment than before in the both groups. The concentration of PCT was decreased after treatment than before [(0.5 ± 0.9) mg/L vs. (1.7 ± 0.7) mg/L]. Meanwhile, the time using antibiotics was longer in regular treatment group than in PCT-directed therapy group [(8.72±1.32) d vs. (5.17±0.72) d, t=11.96, P＜0.01], the utilization rate of antibiotics was higher (95.2 % vs. 55.2 %, χ2 = 12.41, P＜0.01) in regular treatment group. Conclusions Using PCT levels for directing treatment in elderly patients with VAP can achieve better curative effect and reduce the use of antibiotics.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of dural tenting suture and epidural drainage in craniotomy. Methods In 145 cases of intracranial lesions, dural tenting suture and epidural drainage were performed to prevent epidural hematoma. Results Postoperative computed tomography (CT) showed no epidural hematoma required surgery in both groups. Conclusion Both dural tenting suture and epidural drainage are effective in preventing epidural hematoma. Hemostasis is the key step. Dural tenting suture without epidural drainage relieves psychological stress. It decreases the risk of intracranial infection and avoids some unusual complications.

Objective To investigate the quality control and quality assurance of the SPECT/CT system.Methods The energy peak,energy resolution capacity and the intrinsic uniformity of the device's detector were regularly examined, and the quality control was performed. Results The daily hardware maintain could reduce the rate of system's trouble. The device's energy peak,energy resolution capacity were consistent during half year's observation period. The two detector's intrinsic uniformity were better after calibration than before. [ detector Ⅰ: ( 2.71 ± 0.28 ) vs (2.37±0.11)(t=2.489,P<0. 05);detector Ⅱ:(2.68 ±0.12)vs(2.38 ±0. 19)(t =6.421,P <0.01) ] .Conclusion Regular quality control and maintain could keep the function stabilization,enhance the availability rate of the SPECT/CT system.

0. 05]. After sublingual glycerytrinitrate administration,the diameter of the brachial artery dilated significantly [(4.26?0.54) mm vs (4.73?0.43) mm, P 0.05]. Sublingual glycerytrinitrate administration dilated the brachial artery significantly [(4. 37? 0.77) mm vs (4. 82?0. 60) mm, P

Objective To study the activation of alveolar macrophage β (AM) and the expression of co-stimulatory molecule CD40 in transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) model in order to illustrate the pathogenesis of TRALI.Methods Sixty SD rats were randomly (random number) divided into normal control group (n =15) with sham operation using normal saline instead of LPS and plasma,positive control group (n =15) with ALI induced by intravenous infusion of 5 mg/kg lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in equivalent volume of whole blood drawn out),and TRALI group (n =15) treated by intra-peritoneal injection of 2 mg/kg LPS 2 h before the transfusion of human plasma (1 mL whole blood about 10％ of total blood volume drawn out and replaced with 1 mL plasma),LPS control group (n =15) treated by intra-peritoneal injection of 2 mg/kg LPS 2 h before saline infusion in equivalent volume of blood drawn out.The pathologic changes of rat lung tissue were observed by HE staining.The expression of TLR4 was examined by RT-PCR.The activation of NF-κB in AM was measured by electrophoresis mobility shift assay (EMSA).The expression of CD40 mRNA and CD40 molecule were analyzed by Northern blot and flow cytometry respectively.ELISA was performed to detect the concentration of TNF-α,MIP-2 and IL-1 β in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid (BALF).Results Broken alveolar septa,hyperemia,and massive infiltration of inflammatory cells including the neutrophils were observed in lung tissues of TRALI group.The expression of TLR4 gene was detected in activated macrophage phi (AMφ) of TRALI group rats.The activation of NF-κB was increased in TRALI group rats.The expression of CD40 in AMφ was higher in rats of TRALI group than that in rats of control group and LPS control group.The concentration of TNF-αt,MIP-2 and IL-1β were enhanced significantly in BALF of TRALI group rats.Conclusion The activation of AM and up-regulation of costimulatory molecule CD40 induced release of some inflammatory cytokines.It suggested that AM activation may play an important role in the pathogenesis of TRALI.

Objective To study the quantity change and significance of myeloid‐derived suppressor cells(MDSCs) in patients withpost‐traumaticmultipleorgandysfunctionsyndrome(MODS).Methods 66patientswithMODS,34patientswithnon‐system‐ic inflammatory response syndrome(SIRS)and 37 healthy volunteers were enrolled in this study .Peripheral blood was collected and CD14-CD11b+ CD33+ were used as markers of MDSCs .The percentage of MDSCs was determined by flow cytometry and serum interleukin‐10(IL‐10) and tumor necrosis factor‐α(TNF‐α) levels were determined by ELISA .The MODS scoring system was used to assess patients′disease severity .The relationship was analyzed between MDSCs and TNF‐αand MODS score .Results The per‐centage of MDSCs in peripheral blood of healthy volunteers was(1 .18 ± 0 .22)% .after MODS ,the percentage of MDSCs in periph‐eral blood was(11 .84 ± 2 .18)% and(6 .52 ± 0 .37)% in patients with non‐MODS ,the percentages of MDSCs in three groups showed significant differences(P<0 .05) .Serum IL‐10 and TNF‐αin patients with MODS group and non‐MODS group were signif‐icant differences(P<0 .05) .The correlation was found between MDSCs percentage in peripheral blood and MODS score and TNF‐α(r=0 .342 6 ,0 .387 9 respectively ,P<0 .05) .Conclusion The increase proportion of MDSCs in peripheral blood correlates with the onset of infection in patients with MODS ,indicating that the expansion of MDSCs in peripheral blood may play important roles in immune dysfunction after MODS .

Objective To investigate the effects of miRNA-146a on the differentiations and functions of CD4+ T lymphocytes in patients with psoriasis vulgaris.Metbods Thirty patients with psoriasis vulgaris and twenty heathy subjects were enrolled in this study.Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to detect the expression of miRNA-146a in CD4+ T lymphocytes isolated from the peripheral blood samples.The levels of IFN-γ and IL-4 in serum samples were determined by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Mononuclear cells were isolated from human peripheral blood samples by using Ficoll-Hypaque density-gradients centrifugation,from which the CD4+ T lymphocytes were separated by magnetic-activated cell sorting.The CD4+ T cells (2× 106/ml) were seeded in culture plates with 6 wells.The CD4+ T lymphocytes were divided into 3 groups including the control group,miRNA-146a group and miRNA-146a inhibitor group.The numbers of Th1 and Th2 cells were measured by flow cytometry analysis (FACS).The expression of IFN-γRα,T-bet and GATA-3 at mRNA and protein levels were measured by using RT-PCR and Western blot assay,respectively.The levels of IFN-γ and IL-4 in culture supernatants of CD4+ T lymphocytes were detected by using ELISA.Results In comparison with the normal control group,there were significant increases in the expression of miRNA-146a in CD4+ T lymphocytes and the level of IFN-γin serum samples from patients with psoriasis vulgaris [(2.43±0.94) vs (1.05±0.23),(27.69±7.64) ng/L vs (9.75±2.81) ng/L,all P＜0.01].A positive correlation between the expression of miRNA-146a and the level of IFN-γ in serum was observed (r=0.837,P＜0.01).Results of the in vitro culture of CD4+ T lymphocytes showed that the number of Th1 cells,the expression of T-bet at mRNA and protein levels and the level of IFN-γin culture supernatant were significantly increased,while the expression of IFN-γRα protein was decreased in the miRNA-146a group in comparison with those of the control group (all P＜0.01).No significant differences in the number of Th2 cells,the expression of GATA-3 protein,the expression of GATA-3 and IFN-γRα at mRNA level and the level of IL-4 in culture supernatants were found between the control and miRNA-146a groups (all P＞0.05).The miRNA-146a inhibitor could effectively attenuate the effects of miRNA-146a on Th1 cells.Conclusion The miRNA-146a could promote the differentiation and enhance the function of Th1 cells.It might play an important role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis vulgaris.