The finite element method introduced in this paper is used to simulate the expanded stents shapes and the whole expansion process of the stents with different designs, in order to calculate their radial displacements and deformation stress levels, thus to get the optimization of stent structural designs.
Blood Vessel Prosthesis ; Finite Element Analysis ; Prosthesis Design ; Stents

OBJECTIVETo research the preparation technology and dissolution of Blumea volatile oil suppository.

METHODIn order to establish the content determination and methodology inspection method of Blumea volatile oil plug, the extraction process of Blumea volatile oil was optimized by using orthogonal test. Optimization on the investigation to the suppository matrix by melting time, appearance and dissolution was carried on. The best prescription craft was determined by determining the best molding temperature, dosage of the matrix and complementary makings. The determination method of dissolution was established by investigating different dissolution method and its impact on the preparation of dissolution.

RESULTThe best conditions of steam distillation extracted Blumea volatile oil was as followed, the ratio of gardenia to liquor 1:6, 2.5% drug amount of sodium, 8 hours of extracting time. The optimum temperature for mold was 60-65 degrees C. Preparation technique of Blumea volatile oil suppository was stable, which after 45 minutes and 3 h in pH 4.5 PBS released at least 70% and 90%.

CONCLUSIONBlumea volatile oil suppository with rational prescription, simple preparation and good stability.

Asteraceae ; chemistry ; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical ; methods ; Distillation ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Oils, Volatile ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Plant Oils ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Solubility ; Temperature

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung ; genetics ; Exons ; genetics ; Genes, erbB-1 ; genetics ; Humans ; Lung Neoplasms ; pathology

Objective To design the small interference RNA (siRNA) specific to human CCL20 gene by RNA interfering technique, construct its recombinant lentiviral expression vectors, and identify these vectors by DNA sequencing. Methods According to Tuschl’s principle, the siRNA was designed and converted into cDNA of shRNA (small hairpin RNA) of siRNA for CCL20 gene. The cDNA was synthesized and inserted into plasmid pHSER-dsRNA-GFP-SIN which was linearized by restriction endonucleases SpeⅠ and SalⅠ. The recombinant plasmid was transformed into competent E. coli. DH5? cells. The positive recombinant colony was selected by ampicillin medium agar and identified by DNA sequencing. Results Two recombinant lentiviral plasmids of siRNA specific to CCL20 gene were constructed successfully. Their DNA sequence analysis completely coincided with their designed sequences. Conclusion Lentiviral vector-based siRNA expression plasmids against CCL20 gene have been successfully constructed and identified. They will be further used for interfering CCL20 mRNA transcription and lay the foundation for CCL20 gene modified human keratinocyte stem cells.

Objective To evaluate the effect of early and short-term use of high-potency antibiotics following extensive severe burn injury. Methods Seventeen severely burned patients hospitalized in the same period (Nov, 1998 to Oct, 2000) were randomly divided into 2 groups. Patients in group 1 received early treatment with imipenum and amikacin for 5 d, and the same treatment in group 2 was discontinued on day 15 postburn. The survival rate, blood bacterial culture, body temperature and white blood cell and platelet counts were compared between the 2 groups. Results All the 17 patients survived and all blood bacterial cultures were negative. No significant difference in the body temperature or white blood cell and platelet counts between the 2 groups was observed (P>0.05). Conclusion Early use of high-potency antibiotics at a short treatment course after extensive severe burn is effective to prevent infection and reduce the cost.

Objective To evaluate the effect of early and short-term use of high-potency antibiotics following extensive severe burn injury. Methods Seventeen severely burned patients hospitalized in the same period (Nov, 1998 to Oct, 2000) were randomly divided into 2 groups. Patients in group 1 received early treatment with imipenum and amikacin for 5 d, and the same treatment in group 2 was discontinued on day 15 postburn. The survival rate, blood bacterial culture, body temperature and white blood cell and platelet counts were compared between the 2 groups. Results All the 17 patients survived and all blood bacterial cultures were negative. No significant difference in the body temperature or white blood cell and platelet counts between the 2 groups was observed (P>0.05). Conclusion Early use of high-potency antibiotics at a short treatment course after extensive severe burn is effective to prevent infection and reduce the cost.

OBJECTIVETo summarize the experience with endovenous laser treatment(EVLT) combined with high ligation and Muller's phlebectomy for primary superficial varicose in the lower limbs.

METHODSIn 95 patients with C3-6 grade primary superficial varicose in 146 lower limbs, the extent of varicose was accurately marked, the guiding wires were manipulated precisely, and the proximal great saphenous veins (GSV) were ligated after exsanguinations. The stems of the GSV were ablated with laser with the lower limbs lift up and pressed hard along the stems, and Muller's incisions were carefully planned.

RESULTSAll the operations were completed successfully. The guiding wires entered into the deep veins through the communicating branches in 2 limbs, 1 patient experienced capillary hemorrhage from Muller's incisions, 8 had thrombotic phlebitis of the GSV, 7 sustained heat-related injury of the saphenous nerves, 1 experienced skin heat-related lesion, 2 developed hematoma in the inguinal region, 2 had pitting edema in the dorsum of the foot, 1 had fat liquefaction of the Muller incision, and 1 showed rejection of the thrum. After conservative treatment, all the patients recovered and were discharged. Part of the superficial varicose remained after the operation in 6 limbs.

CONCLUSIONIt is necessary to standardize the routine procedure of EVLT combined with high ligation and Muller's phlebectomy to reduce the complications.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Humans ; Laser Therapy ; Ligation ; Lower Extremity ; blood supply ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Saphenous Vein ; surgery ; Treatment Outcome ; Varicose Veins ; surgery ; Vascular Surgical Procedures ; methods

Objective To measure the bone mineral density(BMD)of mandible and investigate the relationship between mandible and the whole body skeleton BMD.Methods Healthy volunteers were recruited in north China,which were divided into 6 groups by age:≥20,≥30,≥40,≥50,≥60 and ≥70 years older,10 male and 10 female in each group.Dual-energy X-ray absoptiometery(DXA)was used to measure the BMD of the lumbar spine,the mentum of mandible and the mandibular angle.The results were analyzed statistically.Results The mineral density(MD )of the mentum was(1.310 9 ±0.035 5)g/cm2,the left mandibular angle(1.048 9 ± 0.013 7)g/cm2,the right mandibular angle (1.0547 ±0.014 1)g/cm2,the lumbar spine(L2-L4)(1.121 1±0.017 2)g/cm2.There was a significant difference in mandibular angle and lumbar MD between men and women(P＜0.05).The MD of mandibular angle and lumbar spine decreased significantly after 50 years of age.Conclusions The normal BMD of the mandibular mentum,mandibular angles and lumbar spine is obtained.The BMD of the mandibular angles is closely related to that of the lumbar spine.Mandible can be an appropriate measurement site in the evaluation of skeleton BMD status for the forecast of osteoporosis.

OBJECTIVETo construct an eukaryotic expression vector for miRNA-1-2 that can be expressed in rat H9C2 cardiomyocytes.

METHODSThe precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA) DNA template for miRNA-1-2 was designed and generated by PCR amplification. The DNA template was inserted into the hairpin RNA expression vector pSilence-4.1-neo and identified by DNA sequencing analysis. The recombinant plasmid DNA was then transfected into H9C2 cells via Lipofectamine, and the green fluorescence protein expression vector pEGFP-N3 served as the transfection marker. Twenty-four hours after transfection, the total cellular RNA was extracted using TRIzol reagent, and thermoscript reverse transcriptase (RT)-PCR was performed to determine miRNA-1-2 precursor expression.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONDNA sequencing indicated that the miR-1-2 expression plasmid was correctly constructed. The precursor miRNA-1-2 was successfully expressed in the H9C2 cells, and the expression of Hand2 protein could be efficiently inhibited by miRNA-1.

Animals ; Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors ; genetics ; metabolism ; Cell Line ; Down-Regulation ; Green Fluorescent Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; MicroRNAs ; genetics ; Myocytes, Cardiac ; cytology ; metabolism ; Plasmids ; genetics ; RNA, Messenger ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; RNA, Small Interfering ; genetics ; Rats ; Transfection

Etanercept has been shown to be effective for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.Since most clinical trials examined etanercept in combination with other drugs,the efficacy and safety of etanercept monotherapy for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis have not been well established.This prospective study enrolled 61 Chinese patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis to explore the efficacy and safety of etanercept monotherapy.These patients were treated with etanercept at a subcutaneous dose of 25 mg,twice a week,for 12 weeks.All the 61 patients completed the treatment and showed significant improvement in psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) scores.At 4,8,and 12 weeks after treatment,the response rates (PASI75) were 0％,21.31％,and 40.98％,respectively.It was concluded that etanercept monotherapy is efficacious and safe for patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.