Objective To investigate the expression changes of aquaporin-1 (AQP1) and aquaporin-9 (AQP9) in rats after traumatic brain injury, and explore the roles of AQP1 and AQP9 in the development of brain edema.Methods In an impact-acceleration head injury model of rat, brain water content was measured by wet-dry weight method at 1 h, 6 h, 24 h, 48 h and 168 h after brain trauma. The expressions of AQP1 and AQP9 in brains were investigated by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.Results Brain water content increased in the injuried brain tissues after 1 h post-injury, reached peak at 24 h and returned at 168 h. Both expressions of AQP1 and AQP9 were induced in reactive astrocytes adjacent to injury sit at 6 h and 24 h after brain trauma. Staining of AQP1 in the endothelial cells was not present in normal rat brains but appeared strong after brain trauma.Conclusion A remarkable induction expression of AQP1 or AQP9 after brain trauma may participate in the development of brain edema.

Objective To determine the diagnostic value of CT in pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods Chest PA & LAT X-ray and CT film image of 40 pulmonary tuberculosis patients with complete information were collected and analyzed. Results (1)Most of intrapulmonary lesions located in superior lobe apicoposterior segment and lower lobe dorsal segment,next ones located in superior lobe anterior segment and lower lobe basal segment. (2)The show rate of the lesions on chest CT films was significantly higher than that of X-ray films. (3)The show rates of focal calcification, inner-mediastinum lymph node enlargement and inner-mediastinum lymph node calcification in chest CT films were significantly higher than that of X-ray films. Conclusion Image of chest CT can provide valuable evidence for diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Objective To evaluate the subject's absorbed dose,equivalent dose and effective dose.Methods The CBCT unit was Implagraphy and three scan projections were selected such as mandible,maxilla and temporamandibular joint (TMJ).Thermoluminescent dosimeter tubes were used to record the absorbed dose at special positions in the head and neck region of an adult skull and tissue-equivalent phantom.16 interested organs included pituitary,lens,parotid glands,submandibular glands,sublingual glands、diploe,spongy bone of the chin and cervical vertebra,skins of cheeks and nuchal region,thyroid and esophagus.The absorbed dose was measured in these organs,and then the effective dose(E1990,E2007)were calculated according to different ICRP tissue weighting factors.Results The absorbed dose of mandible,maxilla and TMJ scan varied from (0.99 ±0.09) to (12.85 ±0.09)mGy,(0.93 ±0.01) to (13.07 ±0.02) mGy and (0.68 ±0.01) to (10.18 ± 0.04)mGy.There was significant difference among the three scan projections (F =19.61-30992.27,p ＜ 0.05).The equivalent doses of lens and skin were (1.11± 0.07)-(5.76 ± 0.06) mSv and (6.96 ± 0.06)-(10.64 ± 0.07) mSv.There was significant difference among the three scan projections(F =4473.02,9385.50,P ＜0.05).The effective dose(E1990,E2oo7) was [(191.35±1.53),(325.17 ±2.58) μSv] for mandible scan,[(106.62 ±2.17),(226.28 ±2.81)μSv] for maxilla scan,[(104.21 ± 1.02),(142.36 ± 1.90) μSv]for TMJ scan,respectively.Conclusions The valid measurement should be taken to reduce the subject' s dose such as a careful history and clinical examination before the performance of CBCT,the latest risk/benefit assessment,precise scan position,the shielding of thyroid as well as brain and the smaller volume size as well.

Objective To determine the level of defensins(HNP_(1-3))and interleukin-8(IL-8)in colon tissue of patients with ulcerative colitis(UC)and to explore the relationship between HNP_(1-3)and IL-8 and the severity of disease.Methods The level of HNP_(1-3)and IL-8 in colon mucosa of UC patients was detected by immunohistochemistry method.Results The levels of HNP_(1-3)and IL-8 in colon mucosa of UC patients were much higher than that of normal controls.The expression of HNP_(1-3)and IL 8 of UC patients was higher in involved mueosa than in corresponding normal mucosa.The expression of HNP_(1-3) and IL-8 was related to the extent of lesion and the degree of disease.The expression of HNP_(1-3)was significantly correlated with that of IL-8(r_s＝0.957,P＜0.01).Conclusions The induction of HNP_(1-3) and IL-8 was involved in process of inflammation and development of UC.Regulating mechanisms of HNP_(1-3)expression might be related with the induction of IL-8.

ObjectiveTo investigate the disruption of blood-brain barrier (BBB) after brain trauma in rats using IgG immunohistochemical staining.MethodsAn impact-acceleration head injury model was established with rats. Histological changes of rats' brains were observed by HE staining and light and electron microscopes at 1 h, 6 h, 24 h and 7 d after injury, and BBB permeability was analyzed semi-quantitatively by IgG immunohistochemical staining at the same time points.ResultsThe spot bleeding and brain edema was present in the damage region after brain trauma and endothelial cell damage and astrocyte swelling could be found under electron microscope. The extravasations of IgG was detected in the injured hemisphere of rats at 1 h, and achieved the peak at 6 h, remained a high level up to 24 h, and decreased at 7th d.ConclusionThe disruption of BBB function occurs after brain trauma in rats, and detection of IgG extravasations tested by immunohistochemical staining is a simple and sensitive way to investigate BBB permeability.

Aim To investigate the effect of the inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A(HMG-CoA)reductase enzyme,simvastatin on E-Selectin ex-pression and adhesive function assay induced by CD40L.Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cell(HUVEC)was cultured from ECV304 cell strain.Then E-Selectin expression and adhesion of lymphocytes to endothelial cells induced by CD40L and interfered with different concentrations of simvastatin or simvastatin(5 ?mol?L-1)+mevalonic acid were determined by RT-PCR and FCM analysis.Results Preincubation of HUVECs with simvastatin(0~10 ?mol?L-1)decreased the expression of E-Selectin induced by CD40L in a concentration-dependent manner.Mevalonic acid(400 ?mol?L-1)inhibited the restrain of simvastatin on E-Selectin expression.Moreover,preincubation with simvastatin,decreased significantly adhesion of lymphocytes to endothelial cells induced by CD40L.Conclusions Simvastatin inhibits activation of endothelial cells induced by the CD40L/CD40 pathway through HMG-CoA dependent effect.

Objective To explore the feasibility of applying small private online course (SPOC) in the course of Microcomputer Principle and Interface Technology to solve its problems in complicated knowledge points,abstract contents and difficulty in understanding.Methods The characteristics of the undergraduate students in the military medical university and SPOC mode were analyzed,and then the design and implementation of a SPOC-based Microcomputer Principle and Interface Technology course were explored in the military medical university.Results By applying the SPOC into the teaching of Microcomputer Principle and Interface Technology course,the student could find out the forgotten or leaked knowledge and reiterate them to reinforce the memory of those knowledge points,which promoted their self-regulation of learning.Besides,teaching the students with real cases not only increased the learner's enthusiasm but also strengthened the military medical background.The offline group discussion facilitated the students in understanding and application of knowledge.Conclusion Applying SPOC mode into PMIT teaching no doubt improves the effect and quality of teaching and learning.

Objective To investigate the effects of interlukin-10 (IL-10) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced liver injury in rats.Methods One hundred male Wistar rats,aged 10-14 weeks,weighing 250-300 g,were randomly divided into 5 groups (n =20 each):control group (C group),LPS group,IL-10 group,HO-1 inducer cobalt protoporphyrin-Ⅸ group (Co group) and HO-1 inhibitor zinc protoporphyrin-Ⅸ group (Zn group).The animals in LPS,IL-10,Co and Zn groups received intraperitoneal LPS 20 mg/kg.IL-10,Co and Zn groups received recombinant human IL-10 1 μg at 3 h before LPS injection.Co and Zn groups received cobalt protoporphyrin-Ⅸ and zinc protoporphyrin-Ⅸ 25 mg/kg at 2 h before administration of recombinant human IL-10.Ten rats in each group were chosen at 24 h after LPS injection and blood samples were collected from the heart for determination of the levels of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT),aspartate transaminase (AST),tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interlukin-1β (IL-1 β).The animals were then sacrificed and lungs removed for determination of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities,malonodialdehyde (MDA) content and expression of HO-1 mRNA in lung tissues.The left 10 rats in each group were chosen and the survival rates within 72 h after LPS administration were recorded.Results Compared with C group,the levels of serum ALT,AST,TNF-αand IL-1 β and MDA content in lung tissues were significantly increased,and GSH-Px and SOD activities in lung tissues and survival rates were decreased in LPS,IL-10,Co and Zn groups (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with LPS group,the levels of serum ALT,AST,TNF-α,IL-1β and MDA content in lung tissues were significantly decreased,GSH-Px and SOD activities in lung tissues and survival rates were increased,and the expression of HO-1 mRNA was up-regulated (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with IL-10 group,the levels of serum ALT,AST,TNF-α and IL-1β and MDA content in lung tissues were significantly increased,and GSH-Px and SOD activities in lung tissues and survival rates were decreased in group Zn (P ＜ 0.05),and no significant change in the parameters mentioned above was found in Co group (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion IL-10 can attenuate LPS-induced liver injury in rats by inducing the expression of HO-1.

Objective To investigate the protective mechanism of Salvianolic acid B (Sal B) on experimental in-vivo myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI)in rats. Methods Rats model of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury was induced by ischemia for 60 min and then reperfusion for 60 min. After treatment,endothelin (ET) levels in plasma and the homogenate of myocardial tissue,and serum levels of nitric oxide (NO) and NO synthase were measured. Meanwhile,the pathological changes of myocardial tissue were also observed. Results Compared with the model group,middle-dose and high-dose Sal B could depress the ET levels in the plasma and the myocardial tissue,and increase the content of serum NO and NOS (P

Aim To observe the effects of theaflavin on intracellular calcium concentration(i) level in rat ventricular myocytes and discuss the possible mechanisms.Methods The effects of theaflavin oni were investigated in rat ventricular myocytes.i was detected by laser confocal microscopy and represented by relative fluorescent intensity(FI-FI0)/FI0,%;FI0:control;FI:administration of drugs).Results ① Theaflavin(10,20,40 ?mol?L-1) had no effect on the i of ventricular myocytes in normal Tyrode′s solution.However,it reduced the i of ventricular myocytes in simulated ischemia solution in a concentration-dependent manner.② Pretreatment with Bay k8644(0.5 ?mol?L-1) mostly abolished the effects of theaflavin(20 ?mol?L-1) in simulated ischemia solution.③ Theaflavin(20 ?mol?L-1) markedly inhibited the low concentration of ryanodine-induced i increase in Ca2+-free Tyrode′s solution.④ When the propagating waves of elevated i(Ca2+ waves) were produced by increasing extracellular Ca2+ concentration from 1 mmol?L-1to 10 mmol?L-1,theaflavin(20 ?mol?L-1) could block the propagating waves of elevated i(Ca2+ waves),reduce the frequency and duration of propagating waves,and reduce i as well.Conclusion Theaflavin may reduce the i in isolated rat ventricular myocytes via inhibiting Ca2+ influx by voltage-dependent Ca2+ channel and alleviating Ca2+ release from sarcoplasmic reticulum(SR).