To observe the effects of polyclonal antibodies to rat LPS binding protein on LPS induced activation of NF ?B and production of TNF ? and IL 6 in the lung. The activation of NF ?B and the contents of TNF ? and IL 6 were measured by electrophoretic mobility shift assay and ELISA respectivly. We found that both the activity of NF ?B and the levels of TNF ? and IL 6 in the lung were significantly decreased by the antibodies when used at early stage, but not at late stage after LPS challenge. These data indicated that the antibodies to LPS binding protein might have a potential value in the prevention of acute lung injury as a result of LPS challenge.

To explore the effects of lipopolysaccharide binding protein (LBP) on toll like receptor 4 (TLR4) pathway in alveolar macrophages of acute lung injury induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in rats. The TNF ?concentration, IL 1? and IL 18 mRNA expression in alveolar macrophages (AM?) from rats challenged with LPS or LPS + LBP or LPS+LBP+multi LBP antibody (mLBPab) were measured with ELISA and semi quantative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) respectively. The expression of TLR4 was determined with RT PCR and Western blot. The results showed that: the TNF ? concentration ,IL 1?, IL 18 mRNA expressions and TLR4 expression were increased significantly in the AM? stimulated with LPS +LBP compared with single LPS stimulation group. However, mLBPab blocked these effects. It is suggested that LBP could enhance the trans membrane transduction function of LPS via TLR4 in rat AM? and these might be the main reason that LBP could enhance the inflammatory activity of LPS, and LBP antibody could be used to alleviate such morbid conditions such as SIRS, acute lung injury, ARDS, and septic syndrome.

qualitative and quantitative analysis of solid depolymerization products for supercritical methanolysis of ploy(ethylene terephthalate) polyester (PET) were studied by means of reversedphase high performance liquid chromatogr aphy on ZorbaxC8(4.6mm×250mm) with 70%(V/V) methanol as mobile phase. The results showed that the solid depolymerization products were mainly composed of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT), methyl(2hydroxyethyl)terephthalate (MHET), bis(hydroxyethyl)tere phthalate (BHET), dimers and oligomers, which could be separated effectively under the above chromatographic conditions. The calibration curves of DMT and BHET were linear in the range of 1.0～45 mg/L (n=8),r=0.9998～1.0000 and RSD＜2.8%. The determination limits of DMT and BHET were 4.0×10-4μg and 6.0×10-4μg respectively. 

Objective To observe the protective effect of recombinant human endotoxin binding peptide (EBP) on a rat model of burn combined with endotoxemia. Methods A total of 78 rats of model of burn combined with endotoxemia were divided into three groups: model group ( n =36), treatment group ( n =36), and control group ( n =6). Rats in the model group were intraperitoneally injected with 1 mg/kg endotoxin (prepared with 1 ml saline) immediately after burn. After intraperitoneal injection of 1 mg/kg endotoxin (prepared with 0.5 ml saline), rats in the treatment group were intraperitoneally injected with EBP (prepared with 0.5 ml saline). Blood and liver and lung tissues of rats in the model and treatment groups were collected at 1, 3, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h after treatment. Rats in the control group were intraperitoneally injected with 1 ml saline after trichomadesis. Blood and liver and lung tissues of rats in the control group were collected for the total control. The changes of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), TNF ?, and IL 6 contents in serum were determined by biochemical velocity analysis, ELISA, and light microscopy. The pathological changes of the liver and lung tissues were observed light microscopically and electron microscopically. Results The serum TNF ? level of rats in the model group was significantly higher than that in the control at 1 h after injury ( P

Objective To explore the effects of polyclonal antibody to lipopolysaccharide binding protein (pLBPab) on IL 10 and IL 18 mRNA expressions of alveolar macrophages in lipopolysaccharide LPS induced acute lung injury in rats. Methods A total of 40 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: normal control (A), LPS treated group (B), group of pLBPab preconditioning at 30 min before injection of LPS (C), group of treatment with LPS and pLBPab (D), and group of pLBPab preconditioning at 30 min after injection of LPS (E). mRNA expressions of IL 10 and IL 18 in the alveolar macrophages in each group were measured by semi quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR). Results The IL 10 and IL 18 mRNA expressions were highly increased respectively in the alveolar macrophage (AM?) stimulated with single LPS, but they were significantly decreased in the AM? after stimulation with LPS + pLBPab, particularly stimulation with pLBPab 30 min before LPS injection. Conclusion pLBPab can decrease the mRNA expressions such as IL 10 and IL 18 by alveolar macrophages in acute lung injury in rats induced by LPS, and LBP antibody could be used to cure some diseases such as SIRS, acute lung injury, ARDS, and septic syndrome.

Objective To observe effects of the antisense genes of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4 ) and myeloid differentiation protein-2 (MD2) on the activation of NF-?B in alveolar typeⅡepithelial cells (ATⅡcells) induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Methods Cultured ATⅡcells were randomized to normal cells (control) group,LPS group,LPS+empty vector group,LPS+TLR4 antisense gene group,LPS+MD2 antisense gene group,LPS+TLR4-MD2 antisense gene group. The expressions of TLR4 and MD2 mRNA and protein in ATⅡcells were detected by Northern blotting and Western blotting respectively. The activity of NF-?B in ATⅡcells was measured with electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA). The TNF-? and IL-6 concentrations in the supernatant of cultured ATⅡcells were tested with ELISA.Results Compared with control groups,the expressions of TLR4 and MD2 mRNA and protein,the NF-?? activity,the levels of TNF-? and IL-6 were increased remarkably in LPS group and LPS+empty vector group (P

Objective To investigate the effect of sevoflurane postconditioning on oxidative stress responses during focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats.Methods Twenty-four male Wistar rats,weighing 240-280 g,were randomly assigned into 3 groups:sham operation group (group S),focal cerebral I/R group (group I/R) and sevoflurane postconditioning group (group SP).The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal 10％ chloral hydrate 350 mg/kg.Focal cerebral I/R was produced by middle cerebral artery occlusion.In group SP,3.9％ sevoflurane (1.5 MAC) was inhaled starting from 20 min before reperfusion until 10 min after reperfusion.While 100％ O2 and air were given instead of sevoflurane in groups I/R and S,respectively.Six rats chosen from each group at 24 h of reperfusion were sacrificed and brains were removed for determination of malondialdehyde (MDA),glutathione (GSH),superoxide dismutase (SOD),catalase (CAT),glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and glutathione reductase (GR) levels and for microscopic examination.The cerebral infarct size was measured by TTC staining.Results Compared with group S,MDA level and cerebral infarct size were significantly increased in groups I/R and SP,and GSH,SOD,CAT,GSH-Px and GR levels were decreased in group I/R,and GSH-Px level was decreased in group SP (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group I/R,cerebral infarct size and MDA level were decreased,and GSH,SOD,CAT,GSH-Px and GR levels were decreased in group SP (P ＜ 0.05).The pathological changes were significantly attenuated in group SP compared with group I/R.Conclusion The mechanism by which sevoflurane postconditioning mitigates focal cerebral I/R injury in rats is related to enhanced antioxidase activity and inhibition of oxidative stress responses.

Objective To investigate the effects of adenosine supplementing cold blood cardioplegia on myocardial injury in patients undergoing milral valve replacement(MVR).Methods Thirty ASA Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients aged 18-64 yr with a BMI of 18-24 kg/m2 undergoing elective MVR were randomly divided into 2 groups(n =15each):control group(C)and adenosine group(A).In group A myocardial arrest was produced by infusing adenosine 6 mg diluted in normal saline 20 ml through aortic root after aorta was cross-clamped followed by cold blood cardiaplegic solution 20 mg/kg.In group C asystole was produced with cold blood cardioplegic solution 20 ml/kg alone every 30 min.Blood samples were taken from central vein at 5 min before(T1)and 4 h after aortic crossclamping(T2)and 24 h after operation(T3)for determination of plasma cardiac troponin Ⅰ(cTnI)concentration and creatine kinase-MB(CK-MB)activity.The amount of cardioplegic solution infused,cardiac arrest induction time(from infusion of adenosine or cardioplegic solution to asystole shown by ECG),restoration of spontaneous heartbeat,the amount of dopamine administered during the 2 h after CPB and aortic cross-clamping time were recorded.Results Supplementation of cold blood cardioplegia with adenosine significantly reduced cardiac arrest induction time,the total amount of dopamine administered during the 2 h after CPB and plasma cTnl concentration and CK-MB activity in group A compared with group C.Conclusion Cold blood cardioplegia supplemented with adenosine can attenuate myocardial injury in patients undergoing MVR.

BACKGROUND:Femoral offset reconstruction is significant for recovering strength of abductor and the balance of soft tissue tension surrounding hip joint, maintaining joint stabilization, restoring joint function, reducing limping after replacement, decreasing prosthetic abrasion, and the incidence of joint prosthesis dislocation.
OBJECTIVE:To discuss effect of femoral offset reconstruction on hip joint function in total hip arthroplasty.
METHODS:We comparatively analyzed 20 patients (20 hips) undergoing the modular prosthesis (S-ROM) total hip arthroplasty and 19 patients (20 hips) undergoing the one modular prosthesis (Corail) total hip arthroplasty at the same time. According to Harris hip score and radiography results, hip joint function and femoral offset reconstruction rate were comparatively studied in both groups.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:No infection, fracture, dislocation, deep venous thrombosis or neurovascular injury occurred in either group. Clinical fol ow-up results:In the modular prosthesis and one modular prosthesis groups, there was no significant difference in preoperative Harris hip score between the femoral offset reconstruction and non-reconstruction groups (P>0.05). At 12 months and the latest fol ow-up, the Harris hip score was higher in the patients with femoral offset reconstruction than those with femoral offset non-reconstruction (P<0.05). The range of abduction of hip joint was larger in patients with femoral offset reconstruction than those with femoral offset non-reconstruction (P<0.05). Radiographic fol ow-up results:significant differences in the rate of femoral offset reconstruction were detected between the modular prosthesis and one modular prosthesis groups (χ2=3.956, P<0.05). 39 (98%) femoral stems were in neutral position and one (2.5%) was in mild valgus. There was no significant difference in the abduction angle and the anteversion angle between patients with and without femoral offset reconstruction (P>0.05). These results indicated that functional recovery and the range of abduction were better in patients with femoral offset reconstruction than those without femoral offset reconstruction. Modular prosthesis has a high rate of femoral offset reconstruction.

The methamphetamine(METH)addiction is a compensatory adaptation of the central nervous system after the long-term exposure to METH in the molecular,cellular,neuronal loop function and brain structure.As a new type of post transcriptional regulatory molecules and regulatory factors,miRNAs are a large number of regulatory factors in the central nervous system.Studies have shown that miRNAs play an important role in the regulation of METH addiction.This paper is to review and summarize the expression features and the regulatory role of miRNAs in METH addiction,as well as the different expression of miRNAs in different tissues and organs.The aim of this paper is to provide a reference for further study on the role of miRNAs molecules in METH addiction and the discovery of new drug targets.