Objective To observe the change of matrix metalloproteinase-13(MMP-13)in right atrial myocardium after acute atrial fibrillation in rabbits and evaluate the effect of irbesartan on the atrial remodeling following atrial fibrillation.Methods From Jan.2005 to Jun.2005,60 rabbits were randomly divided into groups of no drug(n=30)and receiing drug(n=30),the receiving drug group taking irbesartan for 3 weeks(30mg/kg).Each group was randomly divided into groups of control(n=10),atrial fibrillation control(n=10),8 h after atrial fibrillation(n=10).The amount of MMP-13、tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-3(TIMP-3)、angiotension receptor 1(AT1)and angiotension receptor 2(AT2)in right atrial myocardium measured by immunohistochemical stain.The amount of angiotension Ⅱ(AngⅡ)in right atrial myocardium was measured by radioimmunoassays.Results The amount of MMP-13 in ND3 was higher than in ND1(P

Objective To investigate the role of interferon ?on smooth muscle cells proliferation and migration after balloon injury. Methods Animal model of rabbit iliac artery balloon injury was set up, smooth muscle cells derived from injured artery were cultured. Smooth muscle cells were divided into four groups ( control, TGF ? 1, IFN ?, TGF ? 1 and IFN ?).Cells from each group were treated with medium or TGF ? 1 (10 ng/ml) and/or IFN ?(500 u/ml) for 72 h separately. Smooth muscle cell proliferation was determined by cell count and MTT, migration of smooth muscle cells was also detected. Matrix metalloproteinase 2 was also detected by zymography. Results Our results showed that, compared with group control(2.875?0.323?10 5 cells/ml,279.9?8.129 ?m), TGF ? 1 increased cell count (4.188?0.239?10 5 cells/ml, P

Objective The function of regional myocardium of patients with myocardial infarction(MI) treated by intra-coronary stenting was determined with quantitative tissue velocity imaging(QTVI).Methods Twenty healthy controls and 24 patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction underwent QTVI with high-frame rates. The myocardial tissue velocity imaging in the apical 4-chamber view and apical 2-chamber view and apical longitude view were digitized and stored. Off-line ventricular walls regional velocity profiles along long axis were obtained, and systolic peak velocities (Vs) and early and late diastolic peak velocities (V E and V A) of 12 regional segments were measured.Results Under normal and ischemic conditions, 6 ventricular walls showed significant basal-apical myocardial velocity in the long-axis reduction in V S and V E and V A were significantly reduced in the abnormal segments in patients with MI. Conclusion QTVI can be used to analyze regional myocardial motion in the long-axis quantitatively and synchronously;intra-coronary stenting can obviously improve regional myocardial function of left ventricle,especially the diastolic function.

The present study were to identify a dose-response relationship and study the histologic correlates. Group A : The rabbit's iliac segments of normal control,were performed in radiofrequency balloon angioplasty. Group B: The iliac segments of rabbits, which had been manually separated in to intime- media and media-adventitia layes, were performed in radiofrequency balloon angioplasty. Radiofrequency dose delivered from a metal electrode balloon produced dose-dependent thermal energy with compression. It produces fusion of separated wall layers. Range of radio -frequency from clean and shallow craters with histologic evidence of thermal compression at does(

0.05)before treatment.(2)After 6 months' treatment,there was significant difference in PMC and EMC(P0.05).VNDmax and VTmax were significantly lower in group one than in group two(P

Objective To establish and evaluate the animal model induced by inhalation injury of airborne fine particulate matter (PM2?5). Methods We manufactured equipment for rats aerosol inhalation with PM2?5. The effects of several facters such as concentrations(100 ± 10 μg/m3、150 ± 10 μg/m3、200 ± 10 μg/m3 )、time(1w、2w、4w、8w、12w)、method (non?exposed intratracheal instillation method and aerosol inhalation) and animals (Wistar rats, BN rats and guinea pigs) were investigated to establish the model. The respiratory rate, forced vital capacity ratio of forced expiratory volume ( FEV1/FVC) and arterial partial pressure of oxygen ( PO2 ) were measured, the pathological changes of bronchial and lung tissues under light microscope were observed. The success animal model was builded as the pneumonia was observed from the pathological changes of lung tissue. Results The Wistar rats exposed to PM2?5 aerosol inhalation for 8 weeks, we can see that the weight growth rate of rat decreased, WBC count and mononuclear cells count increased, the macrophages ratio decreased in BALF, the respiratory rate of lung increased while arterial PO2 and FEV1/FVC decreased, inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis changes were observed by bronch and pulmonary pathology, inflammatory changes with a dose?response relationship were observed. Exposed to PM2?5 aerosol inhalation for different time(1 w、2 w、4 w、8 w、12 w)with same dose, the score issue lesions of lung and bronchus in Wistar rats increased and the 8w group is obvious. The Wistar rats exposed to PM2?5 with different method ( aerosol inhalation and non?exposed intratracheal instillation method) for 8w, the aerosol inhalation worked as effectively as perfusion while mortality rate of aerosol inhalation is lower. Different animals ( Wistar rats, BN rats and guinea pigs) exposed to PM2?5 aerosol inhalation for 8w, the same results were observed with three method respectively while mortality rate of Wistar rats lower. Conclusions The optional conditions that the Wistar rats were continuously inhaled for 8w PM2?5 with a dose of 150 ± 10 μg/m3 were established. The animal model could be used on a national scale, especially in Fujian province. The results would be useful for the development of the research of the prevention and countermeasures of PM2?5 pollution.

Objective To explore the feasibility of right ventricular outflow tract index in the evaluation on right ventricular systolic function and its relationship to other right ventricular functional indices generally accepted in clinical practice. Methods Sixty-one patients with heart failure were randomly selected and divided into elevated right side pressure group and normal right side pressure group by pressure gradient ≥35 mm Hg aquired from tricuspid regurgitation velocity. Twenty-four healthy adults were selected as control group. All the people experienced transthoracic echocardiography. Right ventricular longitudinal excursion(RVLX), right ventricular ejection fraction(RVEF), right ventricular outflow-tract fractional shortening(RVOTFS) and right ventricular ejection time(RVET) were measured, and their differences were compared between healthy adults and heart failure patients as well as between elevated right side pressure group and normal right side pressure group. Relationships of RVOTFS with other right ventricular functional indices were also analyzed. Results Compared with healthy adults, heart failure patients had lower RVOTFS((0.49)?(0.13) vs (0.22)?(0.09),P

Background and purpose:Studies have shown that ribosomal protein L8 (RPL8) is shared by melanomas, gliomas and ovarian carcinomas. A peptide of RPL8 signiifcantly stimulated proliferation and cytokine expression of the hepler T cell clone and lymphocytes in melanoma patients. RPL8 may stimulate anti-tumor immunity, making RPL8 an attractive candidate for therapeutic intervention. In this study, we prepared DC pulsed by RPL8 (RPL8-DC) and investigate the anti-tumor effect of RPL8-DC on melanoma in mice.Methods: The recombinant protein was achieved through IPTG induction in E. coli and identiifed with Western blot. Bone marrow-derived DC was loaded with RPL8 protein. RPL8 and CD11c, CD80, MHC-Ⅰ, MHC-Ⅱmolecules on dentritic cells were monitored by lfuorescence microscope and FACS analysis, respectively. The anti-tumor effect of T cells in vitro was detected by MTT assay. Subcutaneous tumors were induced in C57BL/6 mice using B16 cells. The tumor volumes were measured after injection with RPL8-DC. Results:The puriifed protein was combined with speciifc antibodies. DCs pulsed by RPL8 were visualized under lfuorescent microscopy. CD11c, CD80, MHC-Ⅰ, MHC-Ⅱmolecules on DCs were up-regulated after stimulation with RPL8 and LPS. B16 cells were inhibited by T cells stimulated with RPL8-DC. The inhibition rate of tumor cells was 70%in RPL8-DC group when effector-to-target ratio was 30∶1, which was higher than PBS and DC groups. Inhibition of growth could be observed more signiifcantly in mice after the treatment with RPL8-DC. The mice receiving the therapy of RPL8-DC were able to survive much longer than the mice receiving control therapy. Conclusion:The DC pulsed by RPL8 protein can inhibit the growth of melanoma.

Aims To establish a UPLC-MS/MS meth-od for the determination of plasma concentration of scutellarein and its metabolite and to study their phar-macokinetics in rat plasma. Methods The analysis was achieved by BEH C18 column with a mobile phase composed of 0 . 1 % formic acid in acetonitrile and 0 . 1% aqueous formic acid using step gradient elution. A TQD tandem mass spectrometry equipped with electros-pray ionization source was used as detector and opera-ted by multiple reaction monitoring( MRM) positive ion mode. After intravenous injection of scutellarein, the concentrations of scutellarein and its major metabolite glucuronide scutellarin in rat plasma were determined at different time points. The pharmacokinetic parame-ters were calculated by DAS 2. 0 software. Results Good linearity was achieved for scutellarein, the ex-traction recovery was between 80 . 5 % to 90 . 5 %, the precisions and accuracy were good. The result showed the pharmacokinetic profiles of scutellarein and glucu-ronide scutellarin both fit to the two-compartment mod-el. Conclusion The above mentioned method is spe-cific, rapid, sensitive and suitable for the pharmacoki-netic studies of scutellarein and its metabolite.

AIM: To study pattern recognition of the fingerprint of Polygonum orientale from Guizhou Province. METHODS: 20 batches of samples,Polygonum orientale,come from different producing areas and harvest time were carried out to gain fingerprints by HPLC-DAD,as compared with retention time and ultraviolet spectra of standard substances.The pattern recognition of the characteristic fingerprint of Polygonum orientale,known as cluster analysis and principal component analysis,formed. RESULTS: The fingerprint of 20 batches of Polygonum orientale showed 12 characteristic peaks,in which 9 common peaks were confirmed.the samples were grouped into 3 types of harvest time. CONCLUSION: The quality of Polygonum orientale in Guizhou Province is stable,the pattern recognition of the fingerprint provides the experimental basis for manufacture and quality control of Polygonum orientale.