Objective To investigate the effect of astragalus polysaccharide,a component of an aqueous extract of Astragalus Membranaceus roots,on differentiation and maturation of dendritic cells in vitro. Methods 30 BALB/c mice were randomly divided into three groups,normal control group,100,200 mg/kg APS intraperitoneal injection groups. After one week,weight the mouse spleen,account the splenetic index. Collect the mouse bone marrow cell,induced and cultured with rmGM-CSF and rmIL-4. With inverted microscope to investigate the morphous of DC cell. The phenotypes of DC were detected by flow cytometry and the expression of the GM-CSF protein in serum was tested by ELISA. Results Astragalus polysaccharide injection had obvious effects on the spleen weight of mice. The degree of CD11c and MHC-Ⅱ expression in 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg groups on flow cytometry were advanced significantly compared with that in normal control group,but the degree of CD80 and CD86 was not increased. And the expression of the GM-CSF protein in serum in 100 mg/kg group and 200 mg/kg group were both not increased significantly compared with nomal control group. Conclusion The intraperitoneal injection of astragalus polysaccharide could stimulate the proliferation of the pre DC in bone marrow. The angtigen presentation of DC might be enhanced,but this effects was not positive correlation with concentration of GM-CSF.

Objective To explore the neuroprotective role of propylene glycol alginate sodium sulfate(PSS) following cerebral ischemic reperfusion in rats.Methods Middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and reperfusion models were made using an intraluminal filament method.The rats in PSS treatment group were injected intraperitoneally with PSS(18.75 mg/kg) at 0,24 and 48 h after reperfusion,same quantity of normal saline was used in control group,sham-operation group and normal group.We studied neurological scores,infarct size,histological and ultrastructure changes of neurons and cell apoptosis.Results(1) The neurological score was(1.83?)0.75 in treatment group and(2.83?)0.75 in control group,the infarct size was((107.9?)12.1) mm~3 in treatment group and((150.3?)30.5)mm~3 in control group.The differences were significant between the two groups(all(P)0.05),and obviously decreased 6,12,24,48 and 72 h after reperfusion((P

Objective:To evaluate the effects of surface modification with different concentration silica sol through sol-gel processing on bond strength between dental zirconia ceramic and resin cement. Methods:Silica coating was prepared by colloidal silica sol with concentrations of 20%,30%,40% on dental Zirconia ceramic. 32 discs zirconia ceramic specimens were fabricated and randomly divided into four groups respectively after polishing and sandblasting.The ceramic surfaces of different groups were received different treatments:(1)silane couple agent;(2)20% silica coating and silane couple agent;(3)30%silica coating and silane couple agent;(4) 40% silica coating and silane couple agent. Each ceramic block was bonded to light curing composite resin. All samples were stored in distilled water at 37 degrees for 24 h before a shear bond test to measure the bond strength of the resin cement to the ceramic surface. Scanning electrical microscopy (SEM) and energy depressive spectrum (EDS) were used to analyze the silica coating. Results:Contents of surface silicon increased after modification with silica coating prepared by sol-gel method. Bond strengths of groups with silica coating were significantly higher(P

AIM: To investigate the effects of poly (I:C) as virus mimics on iodine excess-induced chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis in NOD mouse. METHODS: Female, 32 NOD mice were randomly divided into 4 groups: (1) control;(2) high iodine;(3) poly (I:C);(4) high iodine+poly (I:C). Nine weeks after administration, mice were sacrificed. The following parameters were determined: body weight, thyroid weight and anatomic form. Thyroid hormone (T_4) in serum was measured by radioimmunoassay, the thyroid morphology was observed through HE staining, apoptosis was detected by TUNEL, the mRNA expression levels of TRAIL, TRAIL-sR1, ICAM-1 and CXCL10 were determined by the method of real time RT-PCR. RESULTS: Compared to control group and poly (I:C) group, the thyroid absolute weight and relative weight in high iodine group were increased (P<0.01), the level of total T_4 in serum was decreased (P<0.05), inflammation and apoptosis were obviously observed, the mRNA expressions of TRAIL, TRAIL-sR1, CXCL10 and ICAM-1 were upregulated (P<0.05). Compared to high iodine group, thyroid absolute weight and relative weight in high iodine+poly (I:C) group were further increased, the level of total T_4 in serum was further decreased (P<0.05), the ratio of inflammatory degree Ⅳ increased to 50.0%, the numbers of apoptosis cells were further enhanced, the mRNA expressions of TRAIL, TRAIL-sR1, ICAM-1 and CXCL10 were further upregulated (P<0.05). Otherwise, the tendency of all parameters in poly (I:C) group was similar to that in control group (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: Poly (I:C) aggravates chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis induced by excess of iodine associated with increase in infiltration of lymphocytes and induction of apoptosis.

Objective To determine the level of ieptin (LEP) and soluable leptin receptor (sLEP-R) in the peripheral blood of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The change of LEP/sLEP-R in patients with RA and the relationship between LEP/sLEP-R with osteoporosis is also investigated. Methods Sixty-four patients with RA and 60 normal controls were involved. Levels of LEP and sLEP-R were measured by ELISA. Bone mineral density (BMD) of non-dominant forearm, lumbar vertebrae(L_(1～4)) and hip were measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Results ① Compared with normal controls, the level of LEP in RA increased significantly,but the level of sLEP-R in RA decreased significantly (P<0.01). ② BMD of all detected regions in RA were significantly reduced than those in the normal controls (P<0.01). There was a higher incidence of osteoporosis in patients with RA (35.9%) than in normal controls (15.0%)(P<0.01). ③ There was a positive lineary correlation between age and the level of LEP in the peripheral blood of RA (P<0.01). There was negative lineary correlations between BMD and level of LEP in the peripheral blood of RA (P<0.05). There was a negative lineary correlation between age and level of sLEP-R in the peripheral blood of RA (P<0.01). There was positive lineary correlation between BMD and level of sLEP-R in the peripheral blood of RA (P<0.05). There was no correlations between clinical or laboratory parameters and level of LEP/sLEP-R in the peripheral blood of RA. ④ Analysis of Logistic Regression showed that the level of sLEP-R in the peripheral blood of RA was an independent protective factor for the occurrence of osteoporosis in RA (OR=3.089, P=0.017, 95%CI: 0.017-7.108). Conclusion The level of LEP in RA increases significantly, while the level of sLEP-R decreases significantly. There is a closely correlation between bone metabolism status and the level of LEP or sLEP-R in RA. The level of sLEP-R in the peripheral blood of RA is an independent protective factor for the occurrence of osteoporosis in RA.

BACKGROUND: Traditional anterior release followed by posterior correction and fusion is frequently used to treat severe and rigid adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, which is considered as Cobb angle of the major curve > 65° and flexibility < 34.5%; however, there are a great majority of complications. Whether isolated posterior correction using pedicle screw fixation combining with bone grafting and fusion may provide better effects on severe and rigid adolescent idiopathic scoliosis needs to be further studied.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate isolated posterior correction using pedicle screw fixation combining with bone grafting and fusion for the treatment of severe and rigid adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. DESIGN: Case analysis.SETTING: Department of Orthopaedics, Renji Hospital, Medical College of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.PARTICIPANTS: Twenty patients with severe and rigid adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, including 8 males and 12 females, were selected from Department of Orthopaedics, Renji Hospital, Medical College of Shanghai Jiaotong University from June 1999 to August 2005. They were 12-18 years old, and the mean age was 14.6 years. All patients were finally diagnosed as X-ray of whole spine. According to King-Moe criteria, patients were classified into type Ⅰ(n =4), type Ⅱ(n =6), type Ⅲ (n =5), type Ⅳ(n =3) and type Ⅴ(n =2). Before surgery, mean Cobb angle of the major curve was 82° (75°-92°), mean flexibility was 30% (20%-40%), and mean shoulder height difference was 15 mm (5-35 mm). Moreover, according to Risser syndrome, patients were classified into degree 1 (n =3), degree 2 (n =5), degree 3 (n =6), degree 4 (n =5) and degree 5 (n =1). All patients and their relatives provided the informed consents, and the experiment was approved by the local ethical committee. Artificial bone was Osteoset provided by Wright Company, USA.METHODS: Patients underwent isolated posterior correction using pedicle screw fixation combining with bone grafting and fusion, and spinous process, lamina of vertebra, zygapophysial joints and transverse process were exposed in a preconcerted fusion area. Pedicle screw was inserted into strategy vertebra using free hand technique according to the anatomic landmark of entry point. Six patients underwent fixation with TSRH system, and the other patients with CDH M8 system. Operative time and blood loss were evaluated after surgery. At 7 days after operation, Cobb angle was measured with X-ray, and correction rate of major curve was calculated. While shoulder height difference and admission duration were evaluated simultaneously. Complications and recovery states were followed up in the next 4 years.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Operative time and blood loss; ② Cobb angle and correction rate of major curve; ③ shoulder height difference and admission duration; ④ follow-up results.RESULTS: All 20 patients were included in the final analysis. ① Operative time and blood loss: Operative time lasted from 3.2 to 4.3 hours, and the mean time was 3.5 hours. Blood loss ranged from 660 to 1 070 mL, and the mean loss was 865 mL. ② Cobb angle and correction rate of major curve: Cobb angle of the major curve ranged from 82° (75°-92°) before surgery to 31° (22°-37°) after surgery, and the mean correction rate was 62%. ③ Shoulder height difference and admission duration: Mean should height difference before surgery was 15 mm (5-35 mm). Postoperative lateral film of spine indicated that thoracic and lumbar vertebra generally suffered from normal posterior and anterior convexity, and mean shoulder height difference after surgery was 7.5 mm (0-11 mm). The admission duration lasted from 8 to 11 days, and the mean duration was 9 days. ④ Follow-up results: All patients were followed up in the next 4 years after surgery. The cobb angle correction of major curve remained unchanged, and the instrumented segments were completely fused without instrumentation failure.CONCLUSION: Isolated posterior correction using pedicle screw fixation combining with bone grafting and fusion may effectively cure severe and rigid adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, which is considered as Cobb angle of the major curve between 75° and 92° and flexibility ≥ 20%.

0.05, respectively), but those to noradrenaline (NA: 0.01?mol/L), histamine (His: 3?mol/L), and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT: 0.1?mol/L), significantly reduced (P0.05, respectively). Under atropine or Ani pretreatment, the NA-, His- and 5-HT-elicited contractions in endothelium-denuded aorta were similar to those in endothelium-intact aorta. Conclusion Atropine and Ani can inhibit receptors-mediated constrictions of rabbit aortic vascular smooth muscle cells; the actions are endothelia independent.

Objective: To study the surgical strategy of portal vein organized thrombosis ( PVOT ) during liver transplantation ( LT ) . Methods: The clinical data of 41 patients with PVOT performed LT from January 2005 to June 2006 ( 359 cases ) in our institute was retrospectively analyzed . The reconstruction of portal vein ( PV ) were removing thrombosis in 22 cases , throm- boendovenectomy in 10 cases , PV to splanchnic varicose vein in 8 cases , cavoportal hemitranspo- sition in 1 case . Results: 1 case died of multiple organ failure , 1 case died of hepatic artery bleeding . Retransplantation and portosystemic shunt vein ligation were performed in 1 case 14 days after LT because of its insufficient PV flow 2 cases were found anastomotic stenosis and they were cured by balloon angioplasty and stent placement via hepatic vein . Other patients were followed up 6 to 20 months , all of them had normal PV flow . Conclusion: Thromboen- dovenectomy or removing thrombosis is applicable to manage PVOT during LT .

Objective To observe effects of ginsenoside Rb1 on phosphorylation of microtubule-associated protein 2 (pMAP-2) in hippocampus and amygdala of depressive model rats. Methods Thirty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into control group, model group and treatment group. The depression rat model was produced by giving chronic unpredicted mild stress (CUMS). Treatment group was given daily intragastric administration of ginsenoside RB 1 (1 g/mL crude drug, 1 mL/100 g body weight) for 22 days during modeling. Western blot assay was used to detect expressions of MAP-2 and pMAP-2 protein, and real-time PCR was used to detect expressions of pMAP-2 mRNA respectively. Results The expressions of pMAP-2 protein and mRNA in hippocampus and amygdala were significantly lower in model group than those of control group (P < 0.05). The expressions of pMAP-2 protein and mRNA were significantly higher in treatment group than those of model group (P<0.05). Conclusion Ginsenoside Rb1 can play anti-depression role by inhibiting the phosphorylation of MAP-2 in rats.

Objective To evaluate the overall failure rate of one or two-stage exchange arthroplasty for infections in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and the predictors affecting the outcome of exchange.Methods Thirty-nine cases received one or two-stage exchange arthroplasty for periprosthetic joint infections after primary TKA in Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and Southeast Hospital affiliated to Xiamen University from January 2012 to November 2014 were reviewed.Periprosthetic tissue and articular fluid of all patients were analyzed by bacterial culture.All patients were followed up for more than one year.C-reactive protein (CRP),erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR),procalcitonin (PCT) and blood routine were tested every four weeks,and the evaluation on pain,total periprosthetic function,range of motion and deformation of arthroplasty were conducted.Differences between groups were analyzed using chi-square test or Student's t test when appropriate.A stepwise selection approach in logistic regression analysis was used to screen key predictors for outcome of one or two-stage exchange for infections in TKA.Results There were 39 patients who had undergone one or two-stage exchange for infections in TKA,including 20 males (51.3％) and 19 females (48.7％) with an average age of (62.4±11.7) years.Among the 39 patients,18 gram-positive strains were isolated from specimens,and 6 gram negative strains,2 Mycobacterium tuberculosis and 1 candida albicans.Ten of 39 reimplantations developed reinfection.Between the success and failure groups,there were significant differences in the time from primary TKA to revision (P =0.023),operative time (P =0.029),multidrug resistant organisms (P =0.045),the preoperative and post-operative ESR (P=0.002 and P＜0.001,respectively) and post-operative CRP (P=0.018).Multivariable logistic regression analysis demonstrated that time from primary TKA to revision (OR =0.96,95％CI:0.92-1.00,P=0.025),preoperative ESR (OR=0.97,95％CI:0.95-1.00,P=0.045) and post-operative ESR (OR =0.94,95％ CI:0.91-0.98,P =0.002) were independent indicators associated with the outcome of one or two-stage revision.Conclusions The failure rate after revision for infected TKA is relatively high.The time from primary TKA to revision,preoperative and post-operative ESR could predict the outcome of one or two-stage revision effectively.