OBJECTIVE: To determine the inhibitory effect of EGCG on the Lewis Lung Cancer Model, to compare and preliminary to discuss the mechanism of the inhibitory effect of EGCG on the proliferation of A549 cell line and Calu-3 cell line. METHODS: Observed the inhibitory effect of EGCG on Lewis Lung Cancer in vivo. Compared the inhibitory effect of different dosages of EGCG on Calu-3 and A549 cell lines with WST-8 assay. Observed the opoptosis promotional effect of EGCG on Calu-3 cells. Compared the inhibitory effect of different dosage of EGCG on Calu-3 and A549 cell lines in PI cell number counting assay. RESULTS: EGCG inhibited the proliferation of Lewis Lung Cancer in vivo. Results of WST-8 assay showed that EGCG inhibited the proliferation of Calu-3 cell line in dose-dependent manner. However, A549 cell line showed sign of drug-resistance to EGCG. The inhibitory effect of EGCG on the proliferation of Calu-3 cell line through increasing apoptosis was observed with TUNEL assay. Cell number of Calu-3 was obviously decreased by treating of EGCG, but was not changed in A549 cell line. CONCLUSION: EGCG inhibited proliferation of Lewis Lung Cacer in vivo, and inhibited proliferation of Calu-3 cell line but didn't play the inhibitory role on A549 cell line in vitro. Copyright 2012 by the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of hyperuricemia among adults in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, so as to provide insights into the prevention and intervention of hyperuricemia. Methods: Permanent residents at ages of 18 years and above in 8 counties (cities, districts) of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region were sampled using a multi-stage cluster random sampling method from July 2018 to November. Demographic data, smoking, alcohol consumption, body mass index and serum uric acid were collected through questionnaire surveys, physical examination and laboratory testing. Factors affecting hyperuricemia were analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression model. Results: A total of 4 690 residents were collected, including 2 093 males (44.63%) and 2 597 females (55.37%), and had a mean age of (49.45±14.57) years. There were 1 795 overweight residents (38.27%), 1 198 residents with obesity (25.54%), 983 smokers (20.96%), 1 224 drinkers (26.10%), and 268 residents with hyperuricemia (5.71%). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that a higher risk of hyperuricemia was seen among adults who were males (OR=1.409, 95%CI: 1.036-1.917), aged 60 years and above (OR=2.092, 95%CI: 1.495-2.928), had high school education or above (high school, OR=2.003, 95%CI: 1.366-2.937; college and above, OR=4.876, 95%CI: 3.196-7.438), were overweight (OR=2.343, 95%CI: 1.618-3.395) or obese (OR=4.754, 95%CI: 3.291-6.868) and had alcohol consumption (OR=1.494, 95%CI: 1.104-2.020). Conclusion The risk of hyperuricemia may be associated to gender, age, educational level, body mass index and alcohol consumption among adults in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

OBJECTIVETo find out the distribution of noniodized salt and related affecting factors in Xinjiang.

METHODUsing NTTST's iodized salt inspection Plan.

RESULTSA total number of 17 973 house holds being surveyed in which 69.4% of those used iodized salt and 30.5% used noniodizd salt. In northern Xinjiang, 7 672 households being surveyed in which 83.9% used iodized salt while in eastern Xinjiang 1 200 house holds being surveyed in which 62.2% used iodized salt. In southern Xinjiang, 9 101 house holds being surveyed in which 58.2% used iodized salt. Data showed a statistically significant difference (chi(2) = 1 329.87, P < 0.01). The noniodized salt comes from shop-on-wheels (57.4%) and rock salt (23.0%). The source of iodine was different in different areas. In eastern and southern Xinjiang it came from shop-on-wheels, while in northern Xinjiang came from retail sites. Factors related to the use of iodized salt were awareness about iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) and income.

CONCLUSIONPrograms on fighting against iodine deficiency in Xinjiang needs more attention, especially in the following aspects as publicity on IDD, administration of salt market and supervision system.

China ; Female ; Humans ; Iodine ; deficiency ; pharmacology ; Male ; Thyroid Gland ; drug effects

OBJECTIVETo explore the therapeutic effect of osteogenically induced adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) on vascular deprivation-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) in rabbit model.

METHODSVascular deprivation-induced ONFH was established by intramuscular injection of methylpre- dnisolone, and vascular occlusion of the capital femoral epiphysis by electrocoagulation in adult New Zealand white rabbits. Eight weeks after the establishment of vascular deprivation-induced ONFH, animals were randomly divided into three equal groups. In Group A (control), no therapy was given. In Group B, core decompression was performed by drilling a hole (1.2 mm in diameter) from the outer cortex 2.5 cm distal to the proximal end of the greater trochanter. In Group C, 1 multiply 10(7) osteogenically induced ADSCs were resuspended in 0.5 ml PBS, and then injected directly into the femoral head. Femoral head specimens were obtained at postoperative 8 weeks. The bone formation and three-dimensional microstructure of the femoral head was evaluated by micro-computed tomography scans. Immunohistochemical analysis was performed to detect the expression of osteocalcin. Angiogenesis and repair of the femoral head were observed histologically.

RESULTSIn trabecular bone at the proximal femur region, the trabecular volume was higher in Group C (130.70 mm(3)+/-4.33 mm(3)) than that in Groups A (101.07 mm(3)+/-7.76 mm(3)) and B (107.89 mm(3)+/-8.68 mm(3), P less than 0.01). Bone volume was significantly increased in Group C (40.09 mm(3)+/-6.35 mm(3)) than in Groups A (29.65 mm(3)+/-4.61 mm(3)) and B (31.80 mm(3)+/-4.01 mm(3), P less than 0.01). The trabecular number was higher in Groups C (1.58+/-0.25) than other two groups (1.15+/-0.18, 1.16+/-0.21, P less than 0.01). Bone mineral density showed statistically significant difference between Groups C and A or B (375.38+/-23.06) mg HA/ccm, vs (313.73+/-19.30) mg HA/ccm and (316.09+/-16.45) mg HA/ccm, P less than 0.01). Histological examination indicated that there was more new bone formation in Group C than in other groups.

CONCLUSIONTreatment with autologous osteogeni-cally induced ADSCs transplantation results in an enhanced osteogenesis and microstructure of the vascular deprivation-induced osteonecrosis in rabbits.

Animals ; Femur Head ; Femur Head Necrosis ; Osteogenesis ; Rabbits ; Stem Cells ; X-Ray Microtomography