Objective To investigate the protective effects of quercetin on primary cultured SD neonate rats cardiomyocyte injury induced by daunorubicin.Methods Cultured cardiomyocytes were divided into blank groups,DNR groups,DNR+QUE groups,QUE groups.After preincubation of cardiomyocytes for 24 hours,cytoprotection effect was assessed by cell morphous,and cell apoptotic rates determined by flow cytometry,extracellular lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),superoxide dismutase(SOD) and malondialdehyde(MDA).Results Compared with DNR groups,the shedded cardiomyocytes and the cell debris of DNR+QUE groups decreased;the cardiomyocyte apoptosis rates decreased;the content of LDH and MDA decreased(P

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In the present study, a new compound named 17-(6-cinnamamido-hexylamino-)-17-demethoxygeldanamycin (CDG) was obtained by introducing the cinnamic acid (CA) group into the 17-site of geldanamycin (GDM). The anti-cancer effects of CDG in vitro and in vivo were evaluated. MTT assay was used to examine the inhibitory effect of CDG on the proliferation of MCF-7, HepG2, H460 and SW1990 cells. Immunofluorescent staining flow cytometry combined with Annexin V-FITC/PI staining were used to detect apoptotic cells. Transwell assay was used to analyze the effect of CDG on cell invasion and migration ability. Western blotting was used to detect the expression levels of RAF-1, EGFR, AKT, CDK4 and HER-2 of MCF-7, HepG2 and H460 cells. The toxicities of CDG and GDM were evaluated in mice. Using the subcutaneously transplanted MCF-7 xenograft in nude mice, inhibitory effect was evaluated in vivo. The results showed that CDG inhibited the proliferation of cancer cells (IC50: 13.6-67.4 microg.mL-1). After exposure to CDG for 48 h, most cells presented typical morphologic changes of apoptosis such as chromatin condensation or shrunken nucleus. The rates of apoptosis of MCF-7, HepG2, H460 and SW1990 cells incubated with 10 microg.mL-1 CDG were 23.16%, 27.55%, 22.21%, 20.47%, respectively. A dose-dependent reduction of migration of four cell lines was found after exposure to CDG. The decreased levels of RAF-1, EGFR, AKT, CDK4 and HER-2 showed that CDG possessed HSP90 inhibitory effect. The result of animal toxicity test on the mice suggested that CDG had lower toxicity than GDM. Meanwhile, CDG inhibited the growth of MCF-7 xenografts of athymic mice.
Animals ; Antineoplastic Agents ; chemical synthesis ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Benzoquinones ; chemical synthesis ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Movement ; drug effects ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4 ; metabolism ; Female ; HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins ; antagonists & inhibitors ; Humans ; Lactams, Macrocyclic ; chemical synthesis ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mice, Nude ; Neoplasm Invasiveness ; Neoplasm Transplantation ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins A-raf ; metabolism ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt ; metabolism ; Random Allocation ; Receptor, Epidermal Growth Factor ; metabolism ; Receptor, ErbB-2 ; metabolism ; Tumor Burden ; drug effects ; Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays

Objective To investigate the outcome of low anterior resection of rectal cancer with double stapling technique.Methods A retrospective analysis of clinical records of 78 rectal cancer patients who had anal preservation operation using double stapling technique was performed.Results In all of the cases,the rectal closing and anastomosis were satisfactorily completed.All the resection margins were negative for tumor infiltration.There was no operative mortality or anastomosis leakage.Seventy-three(93.6%)cases were followed up for 9-65 months,pelvic recurrence occurred in 2 cases(2.7%),multiple metastasis of peritoneal cavity occurred in 1 case(1.4%),liver metastasis was found in 7 cases(9.6%),one patient suffered from local recurrence and Miles operation was performed 11 months later.Conclusions Double stapling technique can provide more chances for sphincter preservation operation in patients with lower rectal cancer.If the technique is properly used,it also may effectively reduce the rate of anastomosis leakage and other complications.

Objective To evaluate the results of anal function and oncologic effect of intersphincteric resection(ISR) for very low rectal cancer Methods Sixteen patients who had ISR from March 1999 to March 2006 in our hosptal.After complete dissection of the rectum and mesorectum down to the pelvic floor,the internal sphincter was separated from the external sphincter and puborectalis and resected together with the rectum,then the coloanal anastomosis was performed.On postoperative day 7,the anal contraction function training was started;on week 4,biofeedback training was started;on week 2,chemotherapy was used for Dukes B,C stage,and on week 4 radiotherapy was used.Results There was no operative mortality,and no anastomotic leakage.Colonic mucosa prolapse developed in two patients,two developed late strictures of the coloanal anastomosis and one had wound problem.At follow-up of 3 months to 7 years,there were 2 deaths from liver metastasis and 1 death from lung metastasis;no patient developed local recurrence.According to Williams continence status level,acceptable postoperative anal function were obtained in 62.5 %,80.0 %,and 84.6 % of patients at 3,6,and 12 months respectively.Conclusions ISR is safe for selected patients with very low rectal tumor,operative morbidity is low,and the curability rate and anal functional results are satisfactory.

BACKGROUND: Acute myocardial ischemia can activate the c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase(JNK) and, in turn, the ischemia damage can be aggravated by JNK. While in chronic hibernating myocardium, whether chronic myocardial ischemia can activate JNK1/2 or not and what is the role of JNK1/2 in developing the chronic hibernating myocardium, is not clear.OBJECTIVE :To identify protein expression of JNK1/2 and the p-JNK1/2 changes in chronic hibernating myocardium.DESIGN: Randomly controlled experimental research.SETTING: This study was performed in Cardiovascular Disease Institute, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College.MATERIALS: Animal models were prepared in the Catheter Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, protein expression of JNK1/2 and the phosphorylation(p-JNK1/2) changes were measured in the Department of Biochemistry of Xuzhou Medical College. Fourteen small Chinese domestic pigs were randomly divided into two groups, experiment group( n = 8) and control group( n = 6) . Right coronary artery was selected as target vessel in experiment group, and home-made constrictor was delivered through right femoral artery to induce chronic hibernating myocardium and myocardial infarction.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Normal myocardial tissue in control group, normal myocardial tissue and chronic hibernating myocardium sample in experiment group were checked with light microscope and electron microscope,protein expression of JNK1/2 and the phosphorylation changes in myocardium tissue of three groups were analyzed by immunoblotting (Western blotting).RESULTS: p-JNK1/2 was higher in chronic hibernating myocardium of experiment group than that of normal myocardium in experiment and control group. Immunological activity of p-JNK1/2 in control group, normal myocardium, and chronic hibernating myocardium in experiment group was 1,1.42 ± 0.52, 2.6 ± 0.59, respectively.CONCLUSION: JNK1/2 can be activated in chronic hibernating myocardium tissue and also participated in its occurrence and development.

Objective To further investigate direct effects of dipeptidyl peptidase-4(DPP4) on calcification and to identify responsible signaling pathways in human vascular smooth muscle cells (HVSMC). Methods The effect of DPP-4 on calcification of HVSMC was observed by alizarin red, and Western blot was used to detect whether DPP4 induced calcification-related protein expressions through extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1/2 (ERK1/2) pathway. Results The Alizarin red staining results showed that calcified nodules in DPP4 group were significantly increased as compared with control group, similar to calcification group.The protein expressions of osteoprotegerin (OPG), osteopontin (OPN), Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), and bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) were stimulated by DPP4 in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. The phosphorylation level of ERK1/2 was significantly increased after DPP4 incubation for 15 min (P<0.05). PD98059, an ERK1/2 inhibitor, significantly lowered DPP4-stimulated expressions of calcification-related proteins (P<0.05). Conclusion DPP4 may promote the calcification of HVSMC through ERK1/2 signaling pathways.

Objective To study the changes of somatostatin(SOM) in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of children with convulsive diseases.Methods Sixty-seven children with convulsive diseases were studied as following:obtaining the samples of plasma in the 1st and 7th day after being in hospital,and the samples of CSF in the 1st after being in hospital.We investigated the changes of SOM in plasma and CSF with radioimmunoassay(RIA).Results 1.Convulsive group:the concentration of SOM in plasma in the 7th day(29.47?9.40 ng/L) was significant lower than that in the 1st day(39.23?11.00 ng/L)(t=21.530 P0.05).The concentration of SOM in plasma in the 1st day in control group was(19.58?6.04) ng/L.There were significant differences in convulsive group and encephalitis group without convulsion, control group(t= 6.847,7.921 P

· Basal ceil carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most common human cancers. The giant ulcerated BCC invading the eyeball and orbit has been rarely reported. We present a case of giant BCC with cutaneous ulcer on the left head,invading the eyeball, orbit and skull.

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