Phosphodiesterase(PDE) is hydrolase of 3',5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP) and 3',5'-cyclic guanosine monophosphate(cGMP).PDE3 are composed of two genes and distributed widely in vivo.Its inhibitors have been applied in antiplatelet aggregation and vasodilation.It has been reported that PDE3 inhibitors have neuroprotective effects on cerebral ischemia,which may provide new methods to prevention and therapy of cerebral ischemia.

Objective To explore main risk factors of post-operative severe complications in elderly patients with gastric cancer.Methods From January 2006 to June 2011,a total of 236 elderly patients to receive gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma were retrospectively analyzed in this casecontrol study.The factors affecting post-operative severe complications were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results Age was younger in patients without than those with postoperative complications [(72.9±5.8) years vs.(80.6±6.7) years,t=-9.194,P=0.000].Serum levels of hemoglobin and albumin were higher in patients without than with post-operative complications [(109.94±18.72) g/L vs.(98.75±18.82) g/L,(38.37±5.52) g/L vs.(33.69± 3.35) g/L,t=4.391,7.080,both P=0.000].Operation time was shorter in patients without than with post-operative complications [(3.1 ± 1.0) hours vs.(3.6 ± 1.1) hours,t =-3.507,P =0.001)].Intraoperative blood transfusion volume was less in patients without than with post-operative complications [(2.5±4.4) L vs.(2.8±5.5) L,t=-4.901,P=0.000)].The long diameter of tumor was shorter in patients without than with post-operative complications [(4.5 ± 2.8) cm vs.(5.3± 2.7) cm,t =-2.111,P =0.036)].Logistic regression analysis revealed that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),serum albumin level,age,operation time and blood transfusion volume were associated with postoperative severe complications.Logistic regression equation was as follow:P=1/[1+e(16.22-033X1+0.99X3-390X4-192X5-493X9)].Conclusions COPD,operation time,blood transfusion volume,serum albumin level and age are the main independent risk factors for post-operative severe complications in elderly patients with gastric cancer.

Objective To explore the significance of day surgery mode on cataract patients for achieving win-win among patient, hospital and medical insurance.Methods 120 cataract patients (selected from December 2015 to June 2016, in the Ophthalmic Center of Leshan People′s hospital) were included in this retrospective study and day surgery group (n=60) was observation group and hospitalization surgery group was control one (n=60).All cases underwent cataract phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation.Treatment process, average day on the waiting list, average preoperative stay, average length of stay, medical cost and patient satisfaction were compared between the two groups.Results Days on the waiting list in day surgery group (1.2 d) reduced 8 days than in hospitalization surgery group (9.2 d).Preoperative stay in day surgery group reduced 1.5 days than in hospitalization surgery group.Length of stay ware reduced by 3 days as compared to the control group.The average medical cost in day surgery group was much less than the control group and the patient satisfaction was much higher.Conclusion The high efficiency of day surgery mode can shorten the length of hospital stay, lessen the cost of medical expense, realize the security management of medical service, so as to provide more convenience, more safety, better quality and cheaper medical service for patients.It achieves social and economic benefits and finally achieves win-win among patient, hospital and medical insurance.

NAC transcription factors involved in plant growth and development, as well as responses to biotic and abiotic stress. RNAi Vectors for SmNAC transcription factors of Salvia miltiorrhiza was constructed by using Gateway cloning technology, in order to further study the function of SmNAC1 transcription factor. According to Gateway cloning technology, the specific fragments of SmNAC1 containing attB adapter was amplified by PCR using ultra-fideling phusion polymerase of NEB. By the BP recombination reaction, the PCR product containing attB was transferred to an donor vector (pENTR/SD/D-TOPO). Finally, SmNACi specific gene was cloned into pK7GWIWG2D plant expression vectors by LR recombination reaction. Experimental results showed that Gateway cloning technology provide a rapid and highly efficient way to clone the interested gene.
Cloning, Molecular ; methods ; Genetic Vectors ; genetics ; Plant Proteins ; genetics ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; RNA Interference ; Reproducibility of Results ; Salvia miltiorrhiza ; genetics ; Transcription Factors ; genetics

OBJECTIVETo explore the scavenging action of tenuigenin (TEN) on intracerebral amyloid β protein (Aβ) aggregation and the abnormal phosphorylated tau protein and its mechanism in Alzheimer's disease (AD) rats' brain.

METHODSAβ1-40 was injected into the right CA1 region hippocampus to establish the AD model. Successfully modeled rats were divided into the model group, the low, middle, high TEN group. Rats were administered with TEN (18.5, 37.0, 74.0 mg/kg) by gastrogavage. Besides, a sham-operation group was set up. Expression levels of Aβ1-40 and Tau p-Ser262 were detected by immunohistochemistry. Expression levels of ubiquitin (Ub) and Ub-protein ligase E3 were measured by Western blotting.The content of 26S proteasome was detected by ELISA.

RESULTSImmunohistochemical results showed that the number of Aβ and Tau p-Ser262 positively reacted neurons significantly increased in model group, when compared with the sham-operation group (P < 0.01). Results of Western blot showed expression levels of ubiquitinated protein were up-regulated and those of Ub-protein ligase E3 were down-regulated in the model group (P < 0.01). ELISA results showed that the content of 26S proteasome significantly decreased in AD rats' brain (P < 0.01). Compared with the model group, expression levels of Aβ1-40, Tau p-Ser262, and Ub significantly decreased; expression levels of Ub-protein ligase E3 apparently increased; the content of 26S proteasome significantly increased in each TEN treatment group (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). Best effect was shown in 37.0 mg/kg and 74.0 mg/kg TEN groups.

CONCLUSIONSUb proteasome pathway (UPP) participated in the occurrence of AD. TEN could obviously reduce intracere- bral Aβ1-40 accumulation and abnormal tau phosphorylation.

Alzheimer Disease ; metabolism ; Amyloid beta-Peptides ; Animals ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Hippocampus ; metabolism ; Neurons ; metabolism ; Phosphorylation ; Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex ; metabolism ; Rats ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases ; metabolism ; Ubiquitins

Objective To explore the clinical characteristics of cardiac involvement in children with mitochondriopathies.Methods The clinical data of 23 children with mitochondriopathies were reviewed.The changes of electrocardiography,echocardiography and heart enzymes were analyzed.Results In 15 cases of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy,lactic acidosis,and stroke-like episode(MELAS syndrome),electrocardiography was performed on 9 cases,6 of them showed abnormal electrocardiographic findings,including right bundle branch block,ST-T change,Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome,et al.On echocardiographic examination in 9 MELAS syndrome ca-ses,only 1 case showed hypertrophy cardiomyopathy.Six cases had increased plasma creatine kinaseMB(CK-MB) mass and only one of 12 MELAS syndrome cases had increased cardiac troponin I(cTnI) level.In 8 cases of subacute necrotizing encephalomyopathy(Leigh syndrome),electrocardiography was performed on 5 cases,4 of them showed abnormal electrocardiographic findings,including sinus tachycardia,ST-T change and low voltage.Two cases showed normal electrocardiography.Three out of 6 cases with Leigh syndrome showed increased plasma CK-MB mass.The molecular genetic examinations were performed in 13 cases of MELAS syndrome and 6 cases of Leigh syndrome.The mitochondrial DNA nt 3243 A→G mutation was found in white blood cells of 9 MELAS syndrome cases,the mutation rate being 37%-60%.The mitochondrial DNA nt 8993 T→C mutation was found in white blood cells of 2 Leigh syndrome cases.Conclusion In children with mitochondriopathies,myocardiac involvement is comparatively common,and even cardiomyopathy can occur.

Based on the investigation and analysis of industry dynamics of health maintenance Applications (APP) of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),the paper designs and develops health maintenance APP of TCM,and describes its architecture,operating principle,functions,innovativeness,applicability scope,etc.

Objective Based on the traditional Chinese medical knowledge service and sharing system, to explore the application of famous doctor Yu Ying'ao's regulating the liver method. Methods The medical records of Yu Ying'ao from the outpatient department of Chinese Academy of Sciences were used as the data source. The traditional Chinese medical knowledge service and information sharing system(V1.1.5) was applied to construct database. The regulating liver core combination of drugs, drug application mode, and combined treatment of diseases and syndromes were determined by analysis methods of frequency and association rules. Results The use of regulating liver method was often used in the treatment of irregular menstruation, cirrhosis, pain and other diseases. Differentiation of liver qi stagnation, blood stasis, liver stagnation and spleen deficiency, liver and kidney deficiency were the main TCM syndromes. Treatment included Tongluo, nourishing Yin treatment. The core drugs were Bupleurum and Rhizoma Cyperi. Conclusions The use of traditional Chinese medical service and knowledge sharing system could explore the clinical diagnosis and medication rules of regulating liver methods.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced digital subtraction MRI in vertebra]metastatic tumors.Methods Forty-four vertebral metastatic tumors in thirty patients were scanned by routine MRI including SE T_1WI,SE T_2WI,STIR and enhanced T_1WI with an injection of Gd-DTPA(0.1 mmol/kg).Digital subtraction was performed between pre-contrast and enhanced T_1 weighted images.All the images of vertebral malignant tumors were evaluated by means of signal intensity ratio(SIR) and nose ratio(NR).The quality of images was also evaluated by comparing subtraction MRI with routine MRI.Results SIR and NR of subtraction MRI was 2.93,0.98 respectively.SIR of routine MRI (enhanced T_1WI,SE T_1 WI,SE T_2WI,STIR)was as follows:1.15,1.16,1.26,1.69.While NR of those was 5.25,3.44,4.56,23.32 respectively.SIR and NR of subtraction MRI images had significant statistical differences from those of routine MRI images(P

Objective To observe the curative effect and adverse reactions of intercostals nerve block combined with fentanyl transdermal system in treatment of post-thoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS). Methods Intercostals nerve block combined with fentanyl transdermal system was used for treatment of 141 patients with PIPS. The degree of pain relief was evaluated by numerical rating scale (NRS),the quality of life of patients was evaluated by the quality of life score standard,and the adverse reactions were also observed. Results The overall remission rate was 97.85%,there were 51 cases (36.43%)with complete remission, 80 cases (57.14%)with significant remission,and 6 cases (42.85%) with moderate remission. The adverse reactions included nausea,vomiting, constipation,dizziness,skin pruritus and dysuria,no serious liver and kidney function damage and respiratory inhibition. The quality of life of all patients was improved. Conclusion Multimodal analgesia has better curative effect and less adverse reactions in treatment of PTPS,so it deserves clinical promotion.