Objective To observe the growth and the development of primordial spermatogenic cells by allografting Kun-ming neonatal mouse testes into athymic nude mice.Methods Neonatal mouse testes were grafted under the back skin of nude mice (n=29). Grafts were taken out at the post-grafting day 30-110 and observed on the growth and the appearance, the structure of seminiferous tubules as well as the development of spermatogenic cells and the stage of seminiferous epithelium.(Results) The graft growth in all 29 recipient animals was observed, and the mass of grafts was significantly increased from (0.73)?(0.05) mm in diameter and (5.67)?(0.72) mg in wet weight pre-grafting to (6.75)?(0.73) mm and (113.12)?(78.23) mg post-grafting, respectively. The structure of seminiferous (tubules) inside grafts was clearly seen under a light microscope. And the histological analysis (demons)-(trated) a complete spermatogenesis with all levels of spermatogenic cells including sperm and stage I-XII of the seminiferous epithelium could also be identified.Conclusion Neonatal mouse testes could continuously grow and develop under the back skin of castrated nude mice, which would therefore be a useful tool for investigations on the proliferative and developmental pattern of spermatogenic cells and the regulation mechanism of spermatogenesis.

Objective To investigate the development of neonatal mouse testis in castrated immunodeficient mice by monitoring the graft survival and weight and observing the structure of seminiferous epithelium and the composition of spermatogenic cells in grafts. Methods Neonatal Kun-ming mouse testis were grafted under the skin of castrated nude mice(7-12week-old).Grafts were then taken out at different time intervals(namely 16 time points: 3 days,1-11 weeks respectively and 3-6 months respectively).The survival rate of grafts was calculated and the wet weight was measured.Histological analysis was performed for the observation of the structure of seminiferous epithelium and the composition of spermatogenic cells in grafts. Results Four hundrcd and five grafts recovered out of 450 testis grafted, resulting in a recovery rate of 90.0%.The graft weight increased more than 40 times.The developmental pattern of seminiferous tubules and the appearance time of various spermatogenic cells in grafts were similar as seen in intact mice.Eight weeks after the grafrting,an increasing degradation of seminiferous epithelium was observed.Conclusion When neonatal mouse testis were grafted into nude mice,the developmental course was similar as that in normal donors.The optimal retrieval time of round spermatids and sperms was around the end of the first spermatogenesis wave,about 5-7weeks after the grafting procedure.

Objective To explore the underlying mechanism of respiratory syncytial virus-related asthma .Methods Totally 30 sprague-dawley rats were randomly divided into control group ,respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) group ,and anti-NGF group ,with 10 in each group .RSV infection model was established by nasal drip once a week .In anti-NGF antibody intervention group ,each rat was given intraperitoneal injection of anti-NGF for 3 h before identical RSV infection .transmission electron microscopy(TEM) were performed to observe the ultramicro-structure changes in adrenal medullary cell .The concentrations of adrenaline and NGF in serum were measured by ELISA .The NGF expression was assayed by immunohistochemistry .The expression difference of neurofilament protein mRNA was detected by RT-PCR .Results (1) Electron microscope showed ,medullary cells riched in mitochondria ,Chro-maffin granule concentration decreased obviously ,and membrane could saw clubbing phenomenon of neurite outgrowth clearly in RSV infection group .Meanwhile ,NGF expression was significantly increased in RSV infection group .(2) ELISA results showed that the concentrations of NGF in the RSV group was significantly increased compared with control group and anti-NGF group(P<0 .05) ,while the concentrations of NGF showed no difference between control group and anti-NGF group(P> 0 .05) .Compared with control group ,the adrenaline concentration of RSV group and anti-NGF group was significantly decreased(P<0 .01) ,and the adrenaline concentration of RSV group was significantly decreased compared with anti-NGF antibody group(P<0 .05) .(3) NF-LmRNA expression was significantly increased in RSV group .However ,compared with control group ,the NF-LmRNA expression was significantly decreased in anti-NGF group .(4) RT-PCR results show that ,Compared with control group ,adrenal medullary cells NF-LmRNA expression of RSV group and the anti-NGF group was significantly increased .Compared with RSV group ,NF-LmRNA adrenal medulla cells in Anti-NGF group was significantly decreased .Conclusion RSV infection may induce the adrenal medullary cell differentiation to nerve cell by over-expressed NGF ,and result in the decrease of adrenaline in serum to involve in asthma progression .

Objective To study the value of high frequency ultrasound in predicting spontaneous closure of patent duct arteriosus (PDA) in premature neonates. Methods One hundred and seventy premature neonates aged less than 37 weeks of gestation were enrolled. They were all admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit of Jinhua People′ s Hospital within 24 hours after birth. Echocardiographic examinations was conducted using GE′s Vivid I Portable color Doppler ultrasonography with routine cardiac probe (frequency 1.7-3.4 MHz) and high-frequency transducer (frequency 7.5 MHz). Up to the 7th day, the echocardiography was carried out every day after birth until the closure of PDA .They were divided to two groups according to whether spontaneous closure of PDA took place with in 7 days after birth (the control group) or not (the PDA group). There were 16 premature neonates in PDA group, including 6 male and 10 female. The mean gestational week at birth was (35.3±1.4) weeks. The mean birth weight was (2 330.9±325.5) g. Thirty-two premature neonates were included incontrol group, including 13 male and 19 female. The mean gestational week at birth was (35.0±1.3) weeks. The mean birth weight was (2 337.5±287.8) g. The clinical characteristics and echocardiographic parameters were compared between the two groups. Results The detection rates of high-frequency ultrasound and routine echocardiography were all 100%. The spontaneous closure rate of PDA in preterm infants at 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours were 18.8%(32/170), 61.2%(104/170), 78.8%(134/170) respectively. Within 7 days after birth, the closure rate was 90.6%(154/170), therefore the incidence of PDA in premature neonates was about 9.4%(16/170) in our study. The display rate of entire duct arteriosus using high frequency ultrasound was signiifcantly higher than that using routine ultrasound [82%(39/48) vs 46%(22/48), P<0.001, 100%(48/48) vs 77.1%(37/48), P<0.01]. The diameters of duct arteriosus in PDA group were signiifcantly larger than that in control group [(2.08±0.4) mm vs (1.09±0.22) mm, P<0.001]. However, the remaining echocardiographic parameters showed no signiifcant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). To predict the spontaneous closure of PDA in preterm neonates within 7 days after birth by high frequency ultrasound, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were 87.5%, 90.6% and 66.5% respectively using the cutoff point of 1.55 mm. While the sensitivity, speciifcity and accuracy were 75%, 93.7%, 44.15%by routine echocardiography with the cutoff point of 2.36 mm. Conclusions High-frequency ultrasound can conifrm the diagnosis of PDA in preterm infants and it is better than routine echocardiography in depicting the structure of arterial duct. The larger PDA diameter was suggestive of the lower possibility of spontaneous close.

Objective:To investigate the migration and odontogenesis of rat dental pulp cells transfected with adenovirus vector enco-ding cadherin-11.Methods:The dental pulp cells were cultured and transfected with pDC316-mCMV-EGFP-Cadherin-11.Cad-11 protein expression of the cells was examined by immunohistochemistry staining.The odontogenic differentiation of the cells was studied by alizarin red staining and ALP staining.The adhesion and migration of the cells were tested.Results:Transfection of pDC316-mC-MV-EGFP-Cadherin11 promoted Cad-11 protein expression and ALP activity,increased calcified nodule formation(P <0.05),adhe-sion and migration of rat dental pulp cells(P <0.05).Conclusion:Cadherin-11 may promote the odontoblast differentiation and mi-gration of rat dental pulp cells.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of acupoint selection by heavenly stems on eosinophils(EOS) in guinea pigs with asthma.Methods Forty-eight guinea pigs were randomized into four groups: group A(timely electroacupuncture at the period of the day from 3 p.m.to 5 p.m.),group B(un-timely electroacupuncture at the period of the day from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m.),group C(model group) and group D(normal control group).Asthma was induced by chicken ovalbumin in groups A,B and C.The hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining method and terminal-deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling(TUNEL) method were applied in the pathological and quantitative observation of eosinophils(EOS) in lung slices.Results The number of EOS was increased in model group(P

AIM:To evaluate the feasibility and advantages of two-port 27-gauge pars plana vitrectomy for treatment of recurrent retinal detachment in silicone oil dwelling eyes.METHODS:A retrospective study.Two-port 27-gauge pars plana vitrectomy was performed in 7 eyes with recurrent retinal detachment without remove of silicone oil.Proliferative membrane peeling, endolaser treatment, and drainage of subretinal fluid were performed.Scleral bulking was performed if necessary.RESULTS:Sucessful retina re-attachment was accomplishied in all eyes.No visually significant intraoperative complication occurred.All eyes expericend quick recoveray of visual acuity and mild postoperative irritation.One eye developed a recurrent inferior retinal detchment in 20d after the surgery using non-remove technique, and recovered after conventional silicone oil removal and retinal reattachment surgery.CONCLUSION:Two-port 27-gauge pars plana vitrectomy is an efficacious (and potentially cost-efficient) method to treat early stage recurrent retinal detachment in silicone oil dwelling eyes.

Objective To study the influence of 125I seed interstitial brachytherapy in parotid region on the recovery of facial nerve function. Methods A total of the data of 21 patients with primary parotid carcinoma were treated with resection and 125I interstitial brachytherapy. All the patients had no facial palsy before operation and the prescribed dose was 60 Gy. During 4 years of follow-up, the HouseBrackmann grading scales and ENoG were used to evaluate the function of facial nerve. According to the modified regional House-Brackmann grading scales, the facial nerve branches of patients in affected side were divided into normal and abnormal groups, and were compared with those in contra-lateral side.Results Post-operation facial palsy occurred in all the patients, but the facial palsy recovered within 6 months. The latency time differences between affected side and contralateral side were statistically significant in abnormal group from 1 week to 6 months after treatment ( t = 2.362, P = 0.028 ), and were also different in normal group 1 week after treatment ( t = 2.522, P = 0.027 ). Conclusions 125I interstitial brachytherapy has no influence on recovery of facial nerve function after tumor resection and no delayed facial nerve damage.

Objective:To investigate the correlation between polymorphisms of serine hydroxymethyltransferase1 gene and the adverse reactions of high-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Methods:A total of 51 patients with ALL were treated with HD-MTX, and clinical manifestations after HD-MTX treatment were evaluated retrospectively. cD-NA was obtained from mRNA. The polymorphisms of SHMT1 gene containing rs1979277, rs3783, rs1979276, and rs12952556 sites were tested by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis and direct sequencing. Effects of SHMT1 gene polymorphisms on HD-MTX ad-verse reactions were evaluated. Results:Severe adverse reactions in ALL patients treated with HD-MTX appeared to be mainly neutro-penia and hepatoadverse reactions. The frequency distributions of rs3783 (C>G), rs1979276 (C>T), rs12952556 (A>G), and rs1979277 (C>T) were the same. The polymorphisms of rs1979277 showed no correlation with neutropenia (P>0.05) but rs1979277 CT and TT genotypes were correlated with hepatoadverse reactions (CT: OR=0.129, 95% CI: 0.020 to 0.817, P=0.03; TT: OR=0.103, 95% CI:0.017 to 0.620, P=0.013). Conclusion: No correlation was found between the combination of rs1979277, rs3783, rs1979276, rs12952556, and neutropenia, but one or more of these loci may reduce the risk of hepatoadverse reactions.