Objective To investigate the significance of osteo-immunology related factor transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) in bone of rats with chronic fluorosis.Methods Thirty-six healthy SD rats were divided to three groups according to body weight with the method of random digits table.The rats of control were fed with tap water(NaF ＜ 1 mg/L) and the experimental rats were exposed to NaF (lower dose group:5 mg/L,higher dose group:50 rmg/L) added to the drinking water to establish the chronic fluorosis model.All rats were killed on the six months and the metaphysic of femoral was collected.Bone fluorine was detected by ashing-fluorin ion selective electrode method.Bone tissues were stained with hematoxylin-eosin and observed under optical microscope.The content of bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP) in rat serum was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The expressions of TGF-β1 and IL-6 mRNA and protein in bone were detected by in situ hybridization (ISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC).Results The contents of bone fluorine were increased gradually in the control,the lower and higher doses fluoride groups[(306.04 ± 12.57),(652.91 ± 51.83),(1 094.11 ± 91.41)mg/kg,F =31.14,P ＜ 0.05].Bone sclerosis could be observed under optical microscope in lower and higher dose groups.The content of BALP in serum increased with the dose of fluoride gradually in the control,the lower and higher doses fluoride groups[(27.78 ± 4.09),(46.59 ± 5.75),(57.45 ± 3.99)U/L],expressions of mRNA (111.84 ± 4.62,123.86 ± 7.46,140.83 ± 5.21) and protein (118.60 ± 7.09,133.17 ± 7.33,145.67 ± 9.61) of TGF-β1 were both increased(F =30.29,73,28,33.65,all P ＜ 0.05).The expressions of mRNA(117.78 ± 7.01,119.90 ± 5.10) and protein(122.79 ± 6.49,123.81 ± 7.99) of IL-6 were both higher than those of the control (106.49 ± 6.76,112.11 ± 5.80,F =15.47、10.83,all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The expressions of osteo-immunology related factor TGF-β1 and IL-6 in bone of rats with chronic fluorosis have changed,which indicates that fluoride can impact the increased bone formation by regulating the micro environment of bone.

Objective To observe the effects of one kind of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE1) drugs fosinopril (FOS) on transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1)and β1- integrin( Itg-31 ) expression in rat glomerular mesangial cells (GMC)induced by lipopolysacchatide (LPS).Methods We established the cultured glomerular mesangial cells of rat in vitro and passages 3 ～ 10 of cells were used in the experiment after identification.The experiment included the following groups:Control group,LPS induced group (LPS group) and FOS intervened group.According to the different concentrations of FOS,FOS intervened group was divided into high,middle and low dose FOS groups,which were FOS1 group,FOS2 group and FOS3 group respectively.The changes of TGF-β1 protein secretion was detected by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent-assay; The changes of TGF-β1 and Itg-β1 mRNA expression was detected by quantitative real-time RT-PCR.Results (1) TGF-β1protein secretion in rat GMC at 6h,12h,24h three time points:They were 958.55 ± 34.67 ( ng/L),1052.05 ±48.59( ng/L),1166.06 + 35.39 (ng/L) respectively in Control group.They were 1342.12 + 39.87 ( ng/L),1432.31 + 39.33 (ng/L) and 1 537.77 + 43.79 (ng/L) respectively in LPS group,which were higher significantly than those in Control group ( all P ＜ 0.01 ).They were 779.58 ± 48.64 ( ng/L),878.33 ± 29.50 (ng/L) and 962.57 ±31.94( ng/L) in FOS1 group,989.311±73.56(ng/L),1073.29±66.89(ng/L) and 1210.75 ±61.68(ng/L) in FOS2 group,1 253.78 ±45.32( ng/L),1 348.18 ±45.81 (ng/L) and 1450.06 ±46.24( ng/L) in FOS3 group respectively,which were lower significantly in all FOS intervened groups than that in LPS group (all P＜O.01).(2)TGF-β1 mRNA expressions in rat GMC at6h,12h,24h three time points were higher significantly than that in Control group.TGF-β1 mRNA expressions were lower significantly in all FOS intervened groups than that in LPS group.( 3 ) Itg-β1 mRNA expressiones in rat GMC at 6h,12h,24h three time points were higher significantly than that in Control group.Itg-β1 expressions were lower significantly in all FOS intervened groups than that in LPS group.Conclusions LPS can induce the increase of TGF-β1 secretion and mRNA expression.FOS can inhibit the TGF-β1 secrection and mRNA expession in GMC as dose-dependent manner,at the same time down regulated the Itg-β1 mRNA expression iuduced by LPS.All above supply the theoretical evidence for the renal protection of FOS by non-hemodynamics mechanism.

Objective To study the anti-dermatophytic effect of chitosan-acetate solution and to determine the antifungal MIC. Methods To determine the antifungal MIC of chitosan and acetic acid by agar dilution method,respectively. Results Both antifungi MIC of chitosan to Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton tonsurans were 2500mg?L~ -1 ,and to Trichophyton mentagrophytes,Microsporum gypseum,C. albicans were 5000mg?L~ -1;while the antifungi MIC of acetic acid to Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton tonsurans were 630mg?L~ -1, to Trichophyton mentagrophytes,Microsporum gypseum,Candida albicans were 1260mg?L~ -1. Conclusion Chitosan and acetic acid show inhibitory effect on the growth of dermatophytes.

Background & Objective: Early life stresses, such as social isolation, have lasting effects on the development of emotion and behavior, in which vasopressin plays important roles. This study aimed to assess the possible association of central release of vasopressin with social isolation. Methods: The social isolation model was performed in male mice who endured 6-week social isolation after weaning. Vasopressin expression in the paraventricular nucleus of hypothalamus (PVN) was measured with immunohistochemistry. Released vasopressin from PVN was measured with radioimmunoassay. Results: Vasopressin immunoreactive cells number decreased in the PVN, medial parvocellular division in social isolation-reared mice, compared to the group-reared counterparts. Social isolation decreased short social exposure-induced vasopressin release from PVN. Isolation-reared mice exhibited anxiogenic profile and difficulty in social recognition. Conclusions: This study provides new evidence for the important role of vasopressin in the development of emotional and social behaviors.

The relationship between Bcl-2, Bax, Fas, caspase-3 and development of hemangioma and the molecular mechanism was investigated. By using immunohistochemical S-P method, proliferating cell nuclear antigen was detected. According to the classification of Mulliken in combination with PCNA expression, 27 cases were identified as proliferating hemangioma and 22 cases as involutive hemangioma. Five normal skin tissues around the tumor tissue served as controls. By using immunohistochemical technique, the expression of Bcl-2, Bax, Fax and Caspase-3 was detected. The cells expressing Bcl-2, Bax, Fax and cappase-3 were identified as hemangioma endothelia by immunohistochemical staining of VIII factor. The average absorbance (A) and average positive area rate of Bcl-2, Bax, Fas and caspase-3 expression were measured by using HPIAS-2000 imaging analysis system. The results showed that the expression of Bcl-2 in the endothelia of proliferating hemangioma was significantly higher that in involutive degenerative hemangioma endothelia and vascular endothelia of normal skin tissue (P < 0.01). The expression of Bax, Fas and Caspase-3 in the endothelia of involutive hemangioma was obviously higher than in the endothelia of proliferating hemangioma and normal skin tissue (P < 0.01). The expression of BAx and Fas in endothelia of proliferating hemangioma was higher than in those of normal skin tissue (P < 0.05). It was suggested that Bcl-2, Bax, Fas and caspase-3 might be involved in the development and involution of hemangioma. Bcl-2 could promote the growth of hemangioma by inhibiting apoptosis of endothelia. Bax, Fas and caspase-3 promote the switch of hemangioma from proliferation to involution by inducing the apoptosis of hemangioma endothelia.

Objective To evaluate the relationship between carotid atherosclerotic plaques stability and the clinical symptoms of carotid atherosclerosis by contrast-enhanced ultrasonography. Methods Fifty patients with carotid atherosclerotic plaques were examed with contrast-enhanced ultrasonography,the contrast agent visualization of the carotid atherosclerotic plques were analyzed and compared with their clinical symptoms. Results Twenty-three patients who suffered from obvious clinical symptom were entirely visualized. Twenty-weven patients had not apparent clinical symptom,of these patients,15 were sparse visualized,there was no visualization in other 12 patients. Conclusions Conlrast enhanced ultrasonography can real-time observe microcirculation in carotid atherosclerotic piques,and assess the stability of carotid atherosclerotic plaques.

Objective To investigate the protective effects of poly-ADP-ribose polymerase inhibitor 3-aminobenzamide (3-AB) on lung injury in rats with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and to explore the mechanisms.Methods Thirty-six Wistar rats were randomly (random number) divided into three groups (n =12 for each group),namely sham operation (SO) group,SAP group and 3-AB-treated group.The model of SAP-associated lung injury was established by retrograde injection of 5％ sodium taurocholate (STC) into the biliopancreatic duct.In the treated group,3-AB in dose of 10 mg/kg was administered twice by intravenous injection 30 min before and 30 min after STC infusion.The survival rats were sacrificed 12hours after SAP modeling,and the serum amylase,lung wet/dry ratio and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity were determined,and pathological scores of pancreas and lung tissue were evaluated under light microscope.Expressions of interleukin (IL) -1 β and IL-6 mRNA,tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and inter-cellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) protein were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blot,respectively. Results The serum amylase level,lung wet/dry ratio and MPO activity,IL-1β and IL-6 mRNA expressions,TNF-α and ICAM-1 protein levels were dramatically increased in SAP group ( P ＜ 0.05 ).Treatment with 3-AB significantly reduced these biomarkers in 3-AB group than in SAP group (P ＜ 0.05 ).Conclusions Poly-ADP-ribose polymerase inhibitor 3-AB exerts the protective and therapeutic effects on lung injury associated with severe acute pancreatitis through inhibiting intrapulmonary MPO activity and down-regulating the expressions of IL-1 β and IL-6 mRNA as well as the levels of TNF-α,and ICAM-1.

Objective To study the effect of the levels of serum gonadal hormone and plasma calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP) on the hot flushes symptom of perimenopausal women. Methods 65 perimenopausal women (35 with hot flushes and 30 without hot flushes) and 25 healthy fertile women were enrolled. The subjects were analyzed for serum estradiol (E2), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) ,luteinizing hormone (LH) and plasma calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). Results. ① There were no significant differences of the E2 levels between the perimenopausal women with and without hot flushes (P>0.05). The levels of FSH and LH were significantly higher in the women with hot flushes than women without hot flushes and fertile women(P<0.05),② The levels of plasma CGRP were significantly higher in the women with hot flushes than women without hot flushes (P<0.05), and significantly lower than fertile women,③The levels of plasma CGRP were significantly higher in severe hot flu-shes group than that in the mild hot flushes group and moderate hot flushes group(P<0.05), the severity of hot flu-shes was positively related to the level of plasma CGRP(rs=0.823, P<0.01), but there was no relationship be-tween serum E2 and the severity of hot flushes (P>0.05). Conclusion The occurrence of perimenopansal hot flu-shes might be closely related to the decline and fluctuation of serum E2,increase of FSH and LH and the concentra-tion variety of plasma CGRP.

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Objective To evaluate the levels of oxidative stress in patients undergoing long-term and repetitive exposure to hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment. Methods 16 healthy volunteers and 58 patients with sub-acute sudden hearing loss (SHL) exposed to HBO were included in the study. Oxidative stress indices (malondialdehyde, MDA, advanced oxidation protein products, AOPP; superoxide dismutase, SOD) were measured in peripheral blood samples collected at the 5th,10th, 20th and 30th HBO treatments sessions (PO2 0.18 MPa, 1 session per day and 5 sessions per week) and under normal ambient pressure respectively. Results After 5th,10th, 20th and 30th sessions of HBOT, no relevant differences in these three indices were detected compared to pre-HBO exposure, between healthy volunteers (P > 0.05). Conclusions The long-term repetitive HBO treatment for 0.18 MPa of PO2 and 30 sessions could not affect in particular the response of the oxidative stress in healthy persons and patients with sub-acute SHL. The influence on three indices of patients with abnormal situation of oxidative stress undergoing lower pressure of HBO (0.18 MPa) is under investigation.