OBJECTIVETo investigate whether bortezomib can enhance the sensitivity of human prostate cancer (PCa) cells to natural killer (NK) cell-mediated cytotoxicity, and whether it produces the same effect on different PCa cell lines.

METHODSWe treated androgen-dependent PCa LNCaP cells and androgen-independent PCa DU145 cells with bortezomib at the concentrations of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 nmol/L for 24, 48 and 72 hours, and then detected the proliferation and apoptosis of the tumor cells by CCK-8 and Annexin V/PI, respectively.

RESULTSThe proliferation rates of the DU145 cells treated with 15, 20 and 25 nmol/L bortezomib were (82.79 +/-2.04)%, (73.59+/- 2.95)% and (74.16+/- 6. 16)% at 48 hours and (71.24+/- 5.30)%, (51.20+/- 2.91)% and (38.02+/- 2.67)% at 72 hours, and those of the LNCaP cells were (77.04+/- 7.74)% , (42.61 +/- 6.62)% and (23.85 +/-6.04)% at 48 hours and (36.45 +/-7.02)%, (14.94 +/-5.76)% and (11.65 +/-5. 87)% at 72 hours, both significantly inhibited as compared with the control group (P <0.05). At 24 hours, the apoptosis rates of the DU145 cells treated with 15, 20 and 25 nmol/L bortezomib were (14.41 +/- 1.32)% , (16.13 +/- 1.55)% and (14.48 +/- 1.42)% , and those of the LNCaP cells treated with 20 and 25 nmol/L bortezomib were (12.77 +/- 1.28)% and (14. 84 +/- 1.65)% , significantly higher than those of the control group (P <0.05) , and the DU145 cells showed an even higher sensitivity to bortezomib than the LNCaP cells. Bortezomib failed to sensitize these two cell lines to NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity in short-term assay, while long-term assay manifested that the apoptosis rates of DU145 and LNCaP cells after treated with 20 nmol/L bortezomib + NK cells were (41.83 +/- 5.06)% and (30.31 +/- 3.62)% , respectively, significantly higher

CONCLUSIONBortezomib enhances the sensitivity of than those after treated with either bortezomib or NK cells alone (P <0.05). PCa cells to NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity and adds to the effect of current cancer therapies, and it is more efficacious for androgen-independent prostate cancer.

Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Boronic Acids ; pharmacology ; Bortezomib ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cytotoxicity, Immunologic ; drug effects ; Humans ; Killer Cells, Natural ; drug effects ; Male ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; pathology ; Pyrazines ; pharmacology

The permeability of three kinds of membranes, including imported agarose (Sigma), China-made agarose and interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) made of Chinese agarose mixed with other synthetic macromolecular compound, to four substances with different molecular weights (methyl orange, Vit B12 , insulin and lysozyme) was studied. The results revealed that the solutes with molecular weights below 6 000 dalton could permeate all kinds of membranes with similar coefficient of permeability. However, the immunoisolation of IPN for such macromolecular solute, as lysozyme (14 300 dalton) was much more effective than that of other kinds, which only had limited effect of immunoisolation. These results suggest that IPN with the characteristics of efficacious immunoisolation fulfills the requirements for transplantation. 2 000-3 000 microencapsulated islets were transplanted intraperitoneally in six diabetic rats without the use of immunosuppressive drugs. On the 4th post-operative day, blood sugar dropped significantly until the 7th day, when it was in normal range. The normal level of blood sugar had remained for 30 days. The microcapsules, made of IPN, possesses a better function of immunoisolation, which may lay a foundation of treating IDDM with encapsulated porcine islet grafting.

The broad-spectrum antibacterial action of berberine hydrochloride mainly contributes to recurrent aphtha, periapical periodontitis, radioactive mucositis and pericoronitis, however a little evidence support the action mechanism underlying periodontitis treatment. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of berberine hydrochloride on the expressions of related cytokines in periodontal tissues of experimental periodontitis rats, to reveal and understand the action pathway of berberine hydrochloride on oral tissue repair. METHODS: Sixty Wistar rats weighing 160-200 g, aged 3 months Models, were involved in this study.Models of experimental periodontitis were established in rats through a use of local steel-wire ligation and systemic injection of prednisone acetate. Forty successfully established models were randomized into periodontitis model group (n=8) and periodontitis treatment group (n=32), at the same time, 10 normal rats served as control group. The treatment group of animals were fed with 0.06 g/kg berberine hydrochloride daily and medicated to death over the 1, 2, 3, 4 weekends (8 rats each). The model group was fed with isodose normal saline. The model group and normal control group were killed at the fourth weekend. Main observations: ①Oral gross observation and X-ray film examination; ②Pathological assay of periodontal tissues; ③Immunohistochemical SABC method was conducted to determine the expressions of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), bone gla protein (BGP), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) in periodontal tissues in rats. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:①Following hormone injection, gum tissue exhibited erosion and pyorrhea in model group of rats; the above-mentioned symptoms were relieved in rats of treatment group; there was no abnormality in periodontal tissues of normal rats. X-ray examination revealed alveolar crest resorption and obvious interredicular shadow in the model group.②Rats of model group showed obvious pathologic changes in periodontal tissues, the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 were significantly higher and the level of BGP was dramatically lower than those in normal group (P < 0.05); Treatment with berberine hydrochloride decreased the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 in periodontal tissues and increased the level of BGP compared with model group (P < 0.05). The periodontal tissues in groups treated with berberine hydrochloride exhibited pathological changes at inflammatory repair stage. Results showed that berberine hydrochloride inhibits the expressions of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 in periodontal tissues in experiment rat models of periodontitis, and promotes the expression of BGP and repair of periodontal tissue.

Adult ; Aged ; Alveolar Ridge Augmentation ; methods ; Dental Implantation ; methods ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Maxillary Sinus ; surgery ; Middle Aged

Objective To study the efficacy and security of solifenacin in prevention of cystospasm after radical prostatectomy. Methods The clinical data of 93 localized prostate cancer patients who had underwent laparoscopic radical prostatectomy were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into solifenacin group (52 cases) and control group (41 cases) based on the condition of taking solifenacin after operation. The day and night frequency and duration of cystospasm from the first day to the third day after operation, incidence of urine extravasation, duration of bloody urine, time of pelvic cavity drainage and ureter retention, untoward reaction (dry mouth, headache and abdominal distention) was compared between two groups. Results The day and night frequency and duration of cystospasm at second day and third day after operation in solifenacin group were significantly lower than those in control group. Day frequency of cystospasm: (1.54 ± 0.42) times vs. (3.35 ± 0.43) times and (1.38 ± 0.58) times vs. (2.86 ± 0.66) times, night frequency of cystospasm:(1.66 ± 0.63) times vs. (3.58 ± 0.72) times and (1.47 ± 0.33) times vs. (3.27 ± 0.68) times, duration of cystospasm:(0.18 ± 0.11) h vs. (0.33 ± 0.18) h and (0.21 ± 0.09) h vs. (0.29 ± 0.21) h, and the incidence of urine extravasation at the third day after operation in solifenacin group was significantly lower than that in control group: 1.92% (1/52) vs. 17.07% (7/41), and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). The duration of bloody urine, time of pelvic cavity drainage and ureter retention after operation in solifenacin group were significantly shorter than those in control group:(30.2 ± 5.6) h vs. (48.3 ± 4.7) h, (50.6 ± 5.9) h vs. (70.3 ± 6.2) h and (7.6 ± 1.4) d vs. (10.4 ± 0.9) d, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in untoward reaction between 2 groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Solifenacin can reduce the frequency of cystospasm and shorten the duration of cystospasm effectively after radical prostatectomy. It has a positive effect on reducing the incidence of urinary extravasation and shorting the extubation time. It is helpful to improve the quality of life and the recovery of the patients.

Objective To compare the effect of different urethrovesical anastomosis methods on postoperative anastomotic complication in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP). Methods The clinical method of 121 patients with localized prostate cancer who underwent LRP from June 2012 to June 2015 was retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups according to different urethrovesical anastomosis methods: interrupted suture group with 36 patients and continuous suture group with 85 patients. The operation time, postoperative anastomosis leakage, anastomosis stenosis and urinary control status 1, 3 and 6 month after operation were compared between two groups. Results All the operations were completed successfully without converting to open approach. The operating time of continuous suture group and interrupted suture group was (20.35 ± 3.10)min and (34.02 ± 3.94) min, the rate of postoperative anastomosis leakage was 3.53%(3/85) and 16.67%(6/36), the rate of anastomosis stenosis was 2.35%(2/85) and 13.89%(5/36), the rate of urinary incontinence after operation for 1 month was 15.29%(13/85) and 33.33%(12/36), for 3 months was 7.06%(6/85) and 25.00%(9/36), for 6 months was 2.35% (2/85) and 13.89% (5/36), there were significant differences (P<0.05). Conclusions Continuous suture can shorten operation time, decrease the risk of anastomotic leakage, anastomosis stenosis and urinary incontinence.

Objective To study the effect of methotrexate on the neointimal formation after arterial balloon injury. Methods Male rabbits were randomized into four groups: MTX 0.5 mg/kg per week, MTX 1.5 mg/kg per week, MTX 5 mg/kg per week and the control. Drugs were administered by intramuscular injection. Rabbit carotid arteries were harvested 2 and 4 weeks after injury. Results Histologically, the intimal areas were reduced significantly in MTX treated animals compared with the controls. The VSMC proliferation in injured vessels was identified by immunostaining for proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). In comparison, PCNA-positive cells in both intima and media were significantly reduced by treatment of MTX. But MTX did not enhance reendothelialization in the injured carotid arteries as determined by Evans blue stain.Conclusion Low dosage of MTX could attenuate neointimal formation after arterial injury by inhibiting VSMC proliferation.

Objective To investigate the current status of medication compliance of patients with anky-losing spondylifis and analyze its related factors. Methods Seventy-four patients with ankylosing spondylitis were investigated about their general conditions,medication compliance and its related factors.The results were analyzed. Results Thirty-nine patients(52.7%) had good medication compliance while the rest 35 cases has poor medication compliance among which 24 patients with drug withdrawal exceeded 1 month.The medication compliance for patients with disease process of lower than 0.5 year,0.5 to 1.0 year,1 to 2 years and above 2 years was 82.0%,60.0%,25.0%and 31.0%.The logistic regression analysis showed that the disease process,dis-ease knowledge and media advertisement were the main influencing factor for medication compliance,while the age,sex,marital status,education background,adverse reaction,satisfaction degree with medication effect, economic conditions and depression were not major influencing factors. Conclusions About half of patients with anky-losing spondylitis had poor medication compliance,especialy with disease process of above 1 year.The main in-fluencing factors include disease process,disease knowledge and media advertisement.

Animals ; Calcium ; physiology ; Chloride Channels ; physiology ; Electrophysiological Phenomena ; Male ; Muscle, Smooth, Vascular ; cytology ; physiology ; Myocytes, Smooth Muscle ; physiology ; Pulmonary Artery ; cytology ; physiology ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar

BACKGROUND: Observation and comparison about space-occupying lesions due to herniated nucleus pulposus, as well as nerve root compression in lumbosacral disc herniation and manipulative therapy are easily available; however, there is still lack of related quantitative research regarding the internal pressure in herniated nucleus pulposus.OBJECTIVE: To observe the influence of the internal pressure in herniated nucleus pulposus on nerve root compression in patients with lumbosacral disc herniation.DESIGN: Case control study.SETTING: Bone Setting Therapeutic Center, the Air Force General Hospital of Chinese PLA.PARTICIPANTS: Totally 30 patients with lumbosacral disc herniation received operation in the Orthopedic Department of the Air Force General Hospital between October 2002 and December 2003; meanwhile, 15 patients with lumbosacral disc herniation received manipulative therapy in the Bone Setting Therapeutic Center of the same hospital.ing positive group and negative group according to the results of straight leg raising test. The pressure in herniated nucleus pulposus was detected during operation, and the straight leg raising height was also recorded beThe size of intervertebral disk herniated nucleus was presented by the maximum vertical distance from the intervertebral disk herniating apex to the posterior edge of vertebra on CT and/or MRI transverse section.raising height.RESULTS:Totally 30 patients received operative treatment whereas 15The pressure in lumbosacral disc herniated nucleus andthe size of herniated nucleus pulposus: as for patients who received operation, the pressure in herniated nucleus pulposus was obviously higher in positive group than in negative group [(2.119±0.753), (0.483±0.420) kPa, P ＜ 0.01]. However,the size of herniated nucleus pulposus was not significantly different between positive group and negative group [(4.688±1.991), (4.857±2.033) mm,nipulative therapy, their straight leg raising height was obviously increased compared to that before operation [(54.000±16.388)°, (72.668±15.338)°,P ＜ 0.01], but the size of herniated nucleus pulposus was proved not obviously changed by CT or MRI examination after manipulative therapy (P ＞ 0.05).cleus pulposus on nerve root is related to the iuternal pressure of herniated nucleus pulposus; higher internal pressure in herniated nucleus pulposus would limit straight leg raising height while lower internal pressure has less effect. However, the compression of herniated nucleus pulposus on nerve root has no obvious relationship with the size of herniated nucleus compression by reducing the internal pressure in herniated nucleus pulposus, which may not only depend on changing the space-occupying of herniated nucleus pulposus.