Objective To investigate the role of Rho in SiO2 induced α-SMA expression in human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs). Methods HBECs were cultured and stimulated with SiO2. Immunocytochemistry and Western blot were used to detect the expression of α-SMA. The activity of Rho was determined by GST pull down assay. In the prevention experiment,SiO2-stimulated HBECs were incubated with Rho inhibitor Y27632,and the expression of α-SMA was examined by Western blot. Results With SiO2 (0-300 μg/mL) treatment,the expression of α-SMA increased gradually,and 200 μg/mL of SiO2 led to the highest expression of α-SMA which was (5.09±1.98) times of the expression of α-SMA in the control group(P＜0.01). HBECs treated with SiO2 (200 μg/mL) for indicated time (1,2,6,12,and 24 h)showed an obvious increase of Rho activity(P＜0.01). Y27632 inhibited SiO2-induced α-SMA expression significantly,and the inhibition rate of 20 and 30 μmol/L Y27632 was 68% and 75%,respectively (P＜0.01).Conclusion Rho signaling pathway may mediate SiO2 induced α-SMA expression in HBECs.

BACKGROUND: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) as common seed cells have been widely used in tissue-engineered cartilage repair.OBJECTIVE: To use human amniotic membrane as a cell scaffold to carry rabbit BMSCs in order to repair articular cartilage defects in the femoral intercondylar fossa of rabbits.METHODS: Rabbit BMSCs were inoculated onto the human acellular amniotic membrane (HAAM) and co-cultured for 2 weeks. Articular defect models were made in the femoral intercondylar fossa of rabbits. The defects of the right knees served as blank control. BMSCs/HAAM composite was transplanted into the defect of the left knee joint as composite group, and HAAM was implanted into the defect of the left knee joint as HAAM group. These rabbits were killed at 8 and 12 weeks after implantation and the newly cartilage samples were evaluated grossly and histologically and then graded.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Gross observation showed the defects were filled with cartilaginous tissues in the composite group, and there were no cartilage tissues in the HAAM group, while only fibrous tissues were seen in the blank control group. Histologically, the defect region was full of chondrocytes in the composite group,immunohistochemistry staining indicated that collagen II was rich in the tissue, and furthermore, the cartilage matrix was stained deeply by toluidine blue. In the the HAAM group, there were few chondrocytes, toluidine blue staining was weakly positive, and immunohistochemistry staining was negative, indicating there was no cartilage matrix. In the blank control group, the defects were filled of fibroblasts and toluidine blue staining was weakly positive. To conclude, the BMSCs/HAAM is a good scaffold for BMSCs chondrogenic differentiation to effectively repair articular cartilage defects.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of MSCT longitudinal reconstruction in the ureteral obstruction.Methods 34 patients with ureteral obstruction were scaned transversely and longitudinally by GE Lightspeed 16 CT scanner and the images were reconstructed with three-dimensional software.All cases were proved by operation and pathology except for 2 cases of uretal obstruction compressed by retroperitoneal lymph nodes.Results In 34 cases,there were 22 cases of ureteral calculi,2 cases of ureteritis,3 cases of carcinoma of ureter,3 cases of pelvisureteral conjunction stricture,1 case of ureteral cyst,1 case of retrocaval ureter and 2 cases of ureter compressed by retroperitoneal metastatic lymph nodes.On longitudinal reconstruction images,22 lesions of calculi in the ureter and thickened uretal wall were showed.Contrast-enhanced CT scan was preformed in 5 cases,the CT values of lesions were increased about 20~35 HU,after administration of contrast medium,and light hydronephrosis in 18 cases,medium hydronephrosis in 6,serious hydronephrosis in 2 and no hydronephrosis in one case were showed on delayed contrast-enhanced scan.Conclusion Longitudinal reconstruction image is of significant value in diagnosis of ureteral obstruction.

This paper reports one case of overseas imported quartan malaria and the diagnosis and treatment process. By using dihydroartemisinin combined with piperaquine,the treatment results are satisfactory.

Objective To summarize experiences in treatment of traumatic aortic rupture. Methods Between July 2001 and December 2008, 17 patients with acute traumatic aortic rupture were treated in our department. One patient died of hemorrhagic shock one hour after admission before opera-tion. Nine patients underwent thoracotomy under general anesthesia with double lumen endotracheal tube and normothermic femoral-femoral partial cardiopulmonary bypass, with bypass time for 35-139 minutes and aortic clamping time for 25-87 minutes. Successful operation was performed in seven patients inclu-ding one treated with simple repair and the other six with partial replacement of thoracic aorta with artifi-cial vascular graft. The other seven patients underwent endovascular repair and received stent grafts at the site of thoracic injury via right lilac-femoral artery under general or local anesthesia. Results One pa-tient free from operation was died of hemorrhagic shock. Of nine patients treated with thoracotomy, two patients died of hemorrhagic shock during operation and the other seven survived, with operation time ran-ging from 100 to 180 minutes. Seven survivors were followed-up for 2-6 years, with no death during fol-low-up period. Seven patients in endovascular repair group recovered, wiht operation time ranging from 50 to 70 minutes. All these seven patients were followed up for 3-14 months, which showed no death. Reex-amined CT in six patients showed no mediastinal hematoma or leakage of contrast medium from the aorta isthmus at 2-5 months after operation. Conclusions Endovascular repair is simple, safe and effective for traumatic aortic rupture. The selection of thoracotomy and endovascular repair is based on following conditions: the combined injuries of patients, the equipments of hospital and the skills of operators.

This study was aimed to evaluate the application of64-slice spiral CT in imaging anatomy of the normal optic canal. The optic canals of 100 healthy subjects were examined by 64-slice spiral CT,and the imaging measurement of the anatomy structures were performed by the multi-planar reconstruction. The longest and the shorzest walls of the optic canal were the medial wall and the inferior wall, respectively.Results indicate that the imaging anatomic measurement of the optic canal can be accurately and easily performed by means of multi-planar reconstruction of 64-slice spiral CT.

Objective To review reoperation on blood vessel prosthesis occlusion after arterial bypass graft in lower limbs. Method The treatment effect of 21 patients with reoperation on blood vessel prothesis occlusion after arterial bypass graft in lower limbs was analyzed retrospectively. Results All the cases were followed up 6-36 (12 ±3) months. The limb salvage rate was 71.4%(15/21) ,the amputation rate was 28.6% (6/21). All 9 limbs that underwent revascularization from deep femoral artery reserved. Conclusions Endomembrane hyperplasy, occlusion of the inflow and outflow tracts are the major reasons for the occlusion of blood vessel prosthesis after arterial bypass graft in lower limbs. Appropriate procedures should be based on careful consideration of the occlusion reasons. Profundaplasty is an effective therapy for those who are treated by reoperation on blood vessel prosthesis occlusion in lower limbs.

AIM: To explore the influence of herbs (9602 prescription) on brain energy metabolism in cerebral ischemia reperfusion mice.METHODS: Ischemia reperfusion in cerebral injury model was duplicated in mice. Using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), the brain metabolism were measured. The influence of 9602 prescription on cerebral energy metabolism in ischemia reperfusion mice model was dynamicly observed. RESULTS: Phase Ⅰ: The spectrum of NMR showed that after 10 min of ischemia, the PCr peak dropped significantly, while the Pi peak rose significantly in both the control and the “9602” group. There was no remarkable difference between the two groups. After reperfusion the PCr peak in the control group continued dropping slowly and remained at a low level (55.50?14.94) after 10 min of reperfusion, while after reperfusion the fallen PCr peak in the “9602” group started rising till 76.72?13.37 (P0.05). Phase Ⅱ: The HPLC showed that the cerebral energy charge values of the control group (0.1104?0.0343) were significantly lower than those of the “9602” group (0.2884?0.0552) and the sham-operation group (0.1846?0.0455) (P

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of the endovascular treatment of iliac vein compression syndrome.Methods Thirty-three patients with iliac vein compression syndrome were treated with endovascular treatment.Of which,edema and varicose vein of the left lower extremity in 29 patients,complicated with acute deep vein thrombosis of left lower extremity in 3 patients,post deep venous thrombosis syndrome in 1 patient.Balloon dilatation and stent implantation were performed in all 33 patients.The diameter of balloon was 10-12 mm,diameter 12-14 mm Bard self expandable stent.Five patients with varicose vein and ulcer of left lower extremity were treated with two stage operation.Results The diagnosis was confirmed by left lower extremity deep veins angiography.There was no death patient,and no hematoma of hematoma locus.Follow-up for 3-30 months,the rate of follow-up was 100％(33/33).The edema of the lower extremity was markedly reduced or disappeared in 28 patients.Color Doppler ultrasound and left lower extremity angiography showed that the stent was unobstructed,no stent occlusion and new onset thrombosis cases.Conclusion Endovascular treatment is safe,effective with few complications,and is the first choice for the treatment of iliac vein compression syndrome.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of assessing osteoarthritis (OA) in hip dysplasia using 3D delayed gadolinium-enhanced MRI of cartilage (dGEMRIC).Methods Thirty-five hips in 20 patients with radiographic evidence of hip dysplasia underwent 3D-dGEMRIC scanning.Clinical symptoms were assessed with the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis ( WOMAC ) questionnaire.Radiographic measurement of lateral center-edge angle and T(o)nnis grading were performed on the X-rays.Hips of T(o)nnis grade 1were included in the group of hips with early OA,while the hips with no evidence of OA and without pain symptom were included in the group of hips with normal morphology.The 3D-dGEMRC scans were completed on a 1.5 T MR scanner.The data of 3D-dGEMRIC was reconstructed radically.The dGEMRIC indices were measured on six sites of periphery zones of hip cartilage on reconstructed images.The dGEMRIC indices among different groups were analyzed by non-parametric tests.The differences of dGEMRIC indices among six sites in the group of early OA or the group of normal morphology were analyzed by Wilcoxon test.Results The mean dGEMRIC indices of six sites were lower in group of T(o)nnis grade 1than in group of T(o)nnis grade 0 ( Z =- 2.149,P =0.032 ),and lower in group of T(o)nnis grade 2 than in group of T(o)nnis grade 1( Z =- 1.990,P =0.047 ).The dGEMRIC indices of the anterior site,anterosuperior site,superior-anterior site,and superior site were significantly different between the group of hips with early OA and the group of hips with normal morphology (Z =-2.333--2.041,all of the P values were lower than 0.05).In the group of hips with normal morphology,the dGEMRIC indices of superior-anterior site of hip were lower than superior site(P =0.028).In the group of hips with early OA,the dGEMRIC indices of superior-anterior site were lower than the other sites except for anterior-superior site ( Z =- 3.041- - 2.277,all of the P values were lower than 0.05 ).Conclusions 3 D-dGEMRIC might be a sensitive technique for detection of glycosaminoglycans alteration in early OA and staging of OA in hip dysplasia.Radial reconstruction could provide an accurate assessment of OA,and the results demonstrated that early cartilage alteration could be detected in the anterior to superior sites of hips,and the earliest cartilage alteration may occur in the superior-anterior site of hips.