Objective To establish animal model of guinea pig anaphylactic shock ,explore the expression of IL‐4 and IL‐10 in guinea pig serum ,provide scientific and objective evidence for medicolegal and clinical diagnosis of anaphylactic shock as well .Meth‐ods After 40 guinea pigs were classified into the experimental and the control groups ,in which the experimental group was 30 and the control group was 10 ,Elisa method was used to detect IL‐4 and IL‐10 by extracting serum of guinea pigs in the experiment group and the control group .Results The IL‐4 levels of serum in experimental group was higher than that in control group (P<0 .01);the IL‐10 levels of serum in experimental group was higher than that in control group (P<0 .01) .Conclusion The level of serum IL‐4 and IL‐10 in the experiment group are obviously higher than that of the control group .This provides an evidence for an‐aphylactic shock forensic identification and clinical diagnosis .

Primary light-chain (AL) amyloidosis is a rare, fatal and clonal plasma cell dyscrasia. The bortezomib-based treatment has improved the survival of AL amyloidosis patients, but the prognosis of advanced patients is still poor. More effective novel agents are urgently needed. At the 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, the clinical data of a variety of new drugs (such as anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, bcl-2 inhibitor combined with statins and CAEL-101, etc.) were reported.

Objective To investigate the characteristics and cytocomptibility of porcine aorta fixed with genipin in vitro and to provide the proper biomaterials for fabrication of esophageal prosthesis. Methods The porcine aortas were treated by genipin for 7min to 7days, were then examined with naked-eye and light microscope. Subsequently, the fixation index determination and the biomechanics test were also performed. The cytotoxicity of the genipin-fixed materials was evaluated in vitro by MTT assay using a mouse -derived established cell line of L-929 fibroblasts as test cells. Results The experimental results indicated that the antigenicity of porcine aorta tissues could be diminished by genipin through getting rid of cell in the porcine aorta tissues and reducing the level of free amino groups in the porcine aorta tissues. The structural integrity of porcine aorta tissues can be preserved after treating with genipin. It was also found that the genipin-fixed porcine aorta tissues appeared more toughness and visco-elasticity. The RGR of genipin-fixed porcine aorta tissues was high which presumed a low cytotoxicity of this material. Conclusion The Genipin-fixed porcine aorta should be a promising material for fabricating esophageal prosthesis or fabricating scaffold of tissue-engineered esophagus.

Objective:To investigate the mechanism responsible for lost sensibility of tyrosine aminotransferase(TAT)to dexam- ethasone(Dex)in human hepatoma cell line SMMC-7721 through examining the cDNA sequence of TAT and the status of glucocorticoid receptor(GR)pathway.Methods:The TAT cDNA fragment containing the full length of coding sequence was amplified by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)and was sequenced.The expression of TAT mRNA was determined by real-time quantitative PCR to observe the influence of Dex on expression of TAT mRNA in SMMC-7721 cells.The experiement with HepG2 cells was performed as the control.Reporter genes(GRE-tk-LUC and GRE-MMTV-CAT)were transiently transfected into SMMC-7721 cells by electroporation.The induction efficiencies of LUC and CAT genes expression by Dex were examined and compared between SMMC-7721 cells and HepG2 cells.Results:The results showed that there was a same-sense mutation(Gln576Gln)in TAT cDNA se- quence.TAT mRNA could be induced by Dex,with the maximal induction level being 2.22-folds in SMMC-7721 cells,which was signifi- cantly lower than that in HepG2 cells(15.1-fold increase,P

Objective Toinvestigate the relationship between red blood cell volume distribution width (RDW) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS),and the correlation between RDW and degree of coronary artery stenosis. Methods A total of 221patients accepting coronary angiography were involved as ACS group and another 50 patients also accepting coronary angiography as normal control group. ACS group wasfurther divided into unstable angina (UA) group of 77 cases and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) group of 144 cases ,then their level of RDW was detected. According to Gensini score ,we divided the 221 positive cases of coronary angiography into ≤ 30 point group ,31-60 point group and > 60 point group and their level of RDW was detected. Results The level of RDW in ACS group(13.02 ± 0.68)was significantly higher than that innormal control group(12.62 ± 0.38),and the difference was statisticallysignificant(P < 0.05). And the difference between UA group(12.84 ± 0.68)and AMI group(13.12 ± 0.66)also showed statistical significance(P < 0.05). With the increase of Gensini score ,the level of RDW was also increased ,and the difference between each two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05) except that between control group and ≤ 30 point group. Conclusions The level of RDW in ACS group and AMI group is significantly higher ,suggesting that RDW may be involved in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndrome ,and the RDW level could be a potential indicator of ACS. RDW level is closely related to the severity of coronary stenosis and could be one of its predictors.

All patients were treated with Zhong Yan No. 2 Prescription, 3 months constituting one course. Indexes of immunologic functions before and after treatment were compared and HIV -Rt - PCR detection was made in 16 cases. Results indicated that in absolute number of CD4, 8 cases increased, 14 cases decreased and 7 cases did not change; in CD4/CD8 ratio, 2 cases increased, one case decreased and 16 cases did not change; Two cases had increase of both CD4 and CD4/CD8 ratio: 4 cases had a decrease of new pterin, 11 cases increased and one case no change; 6 cases had a decrease of HIV - Rt - PCR, 8 cases increased and 2 cases no change. The total effective rate was 48.28% based on comprehensive assessment of virus, immunity, body weight and symptoms.

ObjectiveTo prospectively evaluate the therapeutic effect of Alvenor on symptoms and signs of chronic venous insufficiency of lower extremities.MethodAccording to preset criteria, 133 patients from 8 hospitals in Hangzhou, Beijing, Guanzhou and Shanghai were recruited into this study including 78 males (58.6%) and 55 females (41.4%). The average age was 23～77 (55?13) years. The illness course was from 1～50 years with a mean of (11?11) yrs. Other therapeutic modalities were adopted in 34 before inclusion into this study and 38 cases (28.8% ) had suffered from certain complications. Classification was first defined when the patient was enrolled and clinical symptoms and signs were evaluated. Alvenor was given 500?mg, twice a day orally. Reevaluation and record by the same criteria was carried out 15, 30, and 60 days after treatment, and statistical analysis was conducted. ResultsSwelling, heaviness, spasm, and pain, etc, were statistically improved. ConclusionsAlvenor is effective in the treatment of symptoms and signs of chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities.

Objective To investigate the clinical manifestations and diagnosis and treatment of aortic dissection(AD).Methods The clinical data of 20 patients with aortic dissection were analyzed retrospectively.Results 20 patients were diagnosed by CT, MRI and colour ultrasonography (5,5,10 cases, respectively). According to DeBakey typing, this group of patients was composed of type I(11 cases, 55%), type II(2 cases, 10%)and type III (7 cases, 35%). All patients were treated with internal medicine ,average time in hospital stay was(29 8?25 5)days. The patients' conditions were improved in 19 person-times (76%). 4 patients died (20%) and 2 patients abandoned treatment (8%).Conclusions The accurate diagnosis as early as possible and active therapy was a key of improvment of prognosis in patients with aortic dissection.

Objective To evaluate clinical feasibility of using a modified bio-material of femoral arterial and bi-caval femoral venous cannulae for children by investigating the blood compatibility and toxicological characteristics of the bio-material of the cannula.Methods The evaluation tests including hemolysis test,skin irritative test were performed in rabbits,and systemic acute toxic test was performed in mice.First,the haemolysis rate of this modified cannula bio-material was calculated by determination of absorptance conducted in vitro;second,the extracts of this material were prepared according to the national evaluation standards of medical bio-materials,and then the extracts were injected subcutaneously in rabbits to observe the histological responses of skin 72h after injection;finally the prepared extracts were injected intravenously into mice to observe the systemic responses 72h after injection.Results Hemolysis test showed that the hemolysis rate of the novel cannula bio-material was 1.58%,which was much lower than the international standard(5%).The blood compatibility of this material was also satisfactory.Primary skin test in rabbits showed no erythema,necrosis or edema in skin.Furthermore,acute systemic toxic test in mice showed no death and no loss of body weight,and no obvious abnormal response was observed 72h after injection.Conclusion The novel bio-material for femoral arterial venous cannulae for children meets the requirements of medical material property,and it can be clinically used.

Objective To investigate the effects of dexmedetomidine preconditioning on nitric oxide (NO)/endothelin (ET)-1 imbalance and remote lung injury induced by lower limb ischemia-reperfusion (LIR). Methods Sixty patients who scheduled for unilateral lower extremity surgery matched American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Ⅰ-Ⅱ, were randomized into two groups:control group (R group, n=30) and dexmedetomidine preconditioning group (PD group, n=30). Lumbar plexus combined with sciatic nerve block was performed guided by a nerve stimulator in both groups. In group PD, dexmedetomidine intravenous infusion was started at a dose of 0.125 mL/kg (4 mg/L) for 10 minutes before using tourniquet, whereas group R received an equivalent volume of normal saline. Artery blood gas analysis, respiratory index and oxygenation index were measured, and NO, ET-1, interleukin-8 (IL-8) and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations were determined from plasma samples 10 minutes before tourniquet inflation (T0), 15 minutes (T1), 2 h (T2), 6 h (T3) and 24 h (T4) after tourniquet deflation. Results Compared with T0, RI was higher at T3 in group R and OI was lower at T2-4 (P＜0.01). There were no significant differences in RI and OI of group PD between different time points (P＞0.05). In R and PD groups, ET-1, IL-8 and MDA concentrations were increased, while NO level and NO/ET-1 ratio were significantly decreased after tourniquet deflation (P＜0.05). Compared with group R, RI was lower and OI was higher at T3 in group PD (P＜0.01). The levels of ET-1, IL-8, MDA, NO and NO/ET-1 ratio were significantly different after tourniquet deflation between group PD and group R (P＜0.05). In group R, there was positive correlation between ET-1 and IL-8 levels with RI, and negative correlation between ET-1 and IL-8 levels with OI (P＜0.01). There was positive correlation between NO level, NO/ET-1 ratio and RI level (P＜0.01). Conclusion Lung function impairment induced by tourniquet application could be attenuated by dexmedetomidine preconditioning based on protecting endothelial cells and inhibiting lipid peroxidation.