Objective To investigate the effect of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) combined with radiotherapy (RT) on the apoptosis of human cervical cancer HeLa cells.Methods The HeLa cells were divided into four groups treated with chemotherapy(ChT),RT,RT+ChT, and control groups.The non-cytotoxic concentration (48 h IC_(50)) of HeLa cells treated with 5-FU was determined by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) and the apoptosis rates of HeLa cells detected by flow cytometry with annexin V-FTTC and PI double labeling.The morphologic changes of the apoptosis cells were observed under fluorescence microsope.Results ChT,RT and RT+ChT treatment could induce the apoptosis of HeLa cells with the strong induction of the combined treatment (P＜0.05).Conclusion 5-FU combined with RT can obviously enhance the apoptosis of HeLa cells, which provides a reliable experimental evidence for clinical use of 5-FU combined with RT in the intervention of human cervical cancer.

Objective To perform a risk factor analysis of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO),and compare the difference in risk factors between CRVO and BRVO.Methods Retrospective observational casecontrol study included 46 CRVO patients,33 BRVO patients and 79 control subjects with senile cataract or refractive error,the risk factors and blood lipid spectrum analysis were performed and compared.Results Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that higher serum levels of homocysteine (P ＜ 0.000 1),total cholesterol (P =0.003 0),lipoprotein (a) (P =0.027 0),hypertension (P =0.022 0) and shorter axial length (P ＜0.000 1) were significantly correlated with CRVO.BRVO was associated with higher serum levels of homocysteine (P ＜0.000 1),total cholesterol (P =0.008 0),hypertension (P =0.002 0),body mass index (P =0.004 0) and shorter axial length (P =0.001 0).There was no significant difference in risk factors between CRVO and BRVO patients on multivariate analysis.Conclusion Multiple systemic (hyperlipidemia,hypertension and hyperhomocystinemia) and ocular (shorter axial length) risk factors are associated with both CRVO and BRVO,but these risk factors are not different between CRVO and BRVO.

Objective To construct the RNA interference eukaryotic expression vector targeting human centromere protein-I (CENP-I) and to observe its effect on the growth of human embryo kidney 293 cells (HEK 293). Methods The expression vectors of pGenesil-1/CENP-I-siRNA-1. pGenesil-1/CENP-I-siRNA-2 and pGenesil-1/CENP-I-siRNA-3 were constructed by gene recombination and then were transfected into the HEK293 cells by liposome. The expressions of CENP-I at the protein and mRNA levels were detected by Western blotting and fluorescence quality PCR (FQ-PCR). The effective vector and the best transfection time were selected. The growth and the cell cycle of the transfected cells were assessed by MTT assay and flow cytometry. Giemsa was used to stain the transfected cells to calculate the mitotic index. Results Sequence-specific siRNAs targeting CENP-I significantly down-regulated the expression of CENP-I in HEK293 cells. The recombinant plasmid of pGenesil-1/CENP-I-siRNA-3 was the effective vector. After transfecting for 72 h the best inhibited efficiency was achieved. In CENP-I-siRNA transfected cells,the rate of cell growth was decreased markedly. Cells at G 2/M phase and the mitotic index were increased conspicuous compared with the cells transfected with the blank vector or untransfected. Conclusion Down-regulation of CENP-I in HEK293 cells by sequence specific siRNA delays the cell growth and postpones the cell division.

Brain Diseases ; Humans ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors ; Peritoneal Neoplasms/secondary* ; Peritoneum/pathology* ; Stomach Neoplasms/surgery*

ObjectiveTo observe female university students' differences of cognitive mechanism in processing different types of sexual picture from International Affective Picture System (IAPS).MethodsUsing event related potential (ERP),the differences of the amplitudes of N2,P3 and PSW were examined induced by the neutral pictures and different types of erotic pictures.ResultsThe amplitudes of N2 ( (0.99 ±1.69 ) μV) and P3 ( ( 17.27 ± 1.45 ) μV) elicited by heterosexual couple erotic pictures were highest,followed by the male erotic pictures( ( -0.02 ± 1.83 ) μV,( 15.92 ± 1.26 ) μV),and then were the female erotic pictures ( ( -0.22 ± 1.56)μV,( 15.49 ±1.34) μV).There was statistical significance in N2 and P3 between heterosexual couple erotic pictures and female erotic pictures ( P ＜0.05 ).There was no significant difference in PSW component between heterosexual couple erotic pictures( ( 15.22 ± 1.98 ) μV) and female erotic pictures ( ( 14.53 ± 1.75 ) μV ),but the PSW induced by male erotic pictures (( 10.93 ± 2.60 )μV) was significantly smaller than the other sexual pictures (P＜0.05).ConclusionThe level of sexual arousal elicited by explicit heterosexual couple erotic pictures is highest and also the attention maintains longest.

Objective:To summarize our experience on perioperative anesthesia management of patients with crush syndrome caused by earthquake under field condition.Methods:The clinical anesthesia data of 10 patients with crush syndrome caused by China Wenchuan earthquake,who were treated under field condition,were retrospectively analyzed,and our experience on perioperative anesthesia management was summarized.Results:After volume therapy,urine alkalization,and stabilization of internal environment,the 10 patients underwent dehridement,decompression by fasciotomy or amputation under epidural anesthesia or brachial plexus block plus psychological therapy and moderate tranquillizer.During the operation,the patients showed smooth respiratory and cardiovascular characteristics without pain.Conclusion:Under field condition,regional anesthesia can provide adequate analgesic effect during and after the surgery.Early fluid resuscitation and life support are vital to the safety and life of patients.

OBJECTIVETo investigate apoptosis-inducing effect and its mechanisms of HY-1, a carbazole alkaloid, on human erythroleukemia K562 cells.

METHODSCell proliferation was detected by sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay after treated with HY-1 at indicated doses. Cell cycle analysis was performed by flow cytometry, mitochondria membrane voltage change was assessed by rhodamine 123 staining, annexin V-PI apoptosis detecting kit and DNA agarose gel electrophoresis were used to identify apoptosis-inducing effect of HY-1. The alterations of apoptosis-relating proteins were detected by Western blot.

RESULTSThe IC(50) of HY-1 in K562 cells was (29.05 +/- 0.90) micromol/L by SRB assay. HY-1 had significant apoptotic inducing effect on K562 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner as verified by appearance of Sub-G(1) peak on histogram of flow cytometry analysis, reduction of mitochondria membrane voltage, appearance of double positive cell group in Annexin V-PI apoptosis detecting test, and remarkable DNA ladder. The expression of cytosolic cytochrome c was apparently increased. Pro-caspase-9, pro-caspase-3 and PARP were all cleaved to active segments. There was no change in the expression of caspase-8.

CONCLUSIONHY-1 exerts its anticancer activity through triggering apoptosis of K562 cells by mitochondria-activating pathways.

Alkaloids ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic ; pharmacology ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Carbazoles ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Humans ; K562 Cells ; Mitochondria ; metabolism ; Rutaceae ; chemistry

Objective To study the inhibitory effect and molecular mechanism of elemene on A549 lung cancer cells. Methods Lung adenocarcinoma cancer cells A549 were treated with elemene of 10 mu g/mL, 20 mu g/mL, 40 mu g/mL, 80 mu g/mL, 160 mu g/mL, marked as observation group 1~5, with a blank control group 6 set up.The cell cycle and cell apoptosis rate were detected with flow cytometry at 24 h, 48 h, 72 h after elemene treatment, and eIF4E protein levels by Wsetern Bolt method. Results (1) At 24 h after treatment, there was no obvious change in each cell cycle, and the difference in cell percentage in G2/M phase, the sub-G1 phase was of no statistical significance ( P>0.05);and at 48 h, 72 h after treatment, the cell ratio in observation group during G2/M phase was significantly decreased compared with control group, and the difference between the two was statistically significant (P<0.05), but compared within the observation point, there was no statistical difference (P>0.05); The higher the concentration of elemene was, the more obvious was its inhibitory effect.( 2 ) With the growth of drug concentration, the cell apoptosis rate was markedly elevated .(3) In comparison with control group, 24 h after treatment, eIF4E expression in observation group was on the decline.And the higher the concentration was, the lower was the expression. Conclusion The inhibitory effect of elemene on A549 lung cancer cell is strong, and its influence on cell cycle is of dependency on dose and time; Cell apoptosis rate increased with the increase of drug concentration, but higher doses can cause side effects, reduce the apoptosisrate;physiological mechanism of A549 cell proliferation inhibition may be related to expression of inhibiting eIF4E.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of exogenous transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGFbeta1) on peripheral nerve regeneration after the peripheral nerve injury and if TGFbeta1 regulates the expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in the anterior horn motoneurons of spinal cord during regeneration. METHODS: Forty-eight rats were crushed on the right sciatic nerve and then randomly divided into 2 groups: TGFbeta1 group and NS group. In TGFbeta1 group, TGFbeta1 50 microL (0.1 microg/mL) was injected into the proximal nerve near to the crushed nerve and after the operation the injured leg was injected with equal TGFbeta1 whereas the NS was replaced in the NS group. The rats of each group survived for 3, 7, 14 and 21 days after the lesion. The bFGF expression in the anterior horn motoneurons of spinal cord was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). Semi-thin section and Fast Blue retrograde tracing were also performed with the rats surviving for 21 days to observe the regeneration of distal end in the injured right sciatic nerve. RESULTS: The number of bFGF immunoreactive positive motoneurons in TGFbeta1 group was obviously higher than that of the NS group (P < 0.05). In the distal sciatic nerve of the rats treated with TGFbeta1, the number and diameter of regenerating myelinated axons and the thickness of myelinated sheath were more than those of the NS group (P < 0.05). The number of motoneurons in spinal cord and neurons in dorsol root ganglia (DRG) labelled with Fast Blue in the NS group was obviously lower than in the TGFbeta1 group (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Exogenous TGFbeta1 plays an important role in promoting the peripheral nerve regeneration; TGFbeta1 up-regulates the bFGF expression in the anterior horn motoneurons of spinal cord during the peripheral nerve regeneration.
Animals ; Female ; Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Male ; Motor Neurons ; metabolism ; Nerve Regeneration ; drug effects ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Sciatic Nerve ; injuries ; metabolism ; physiology ; Spinal Cord ; metabolism ; Transforming Growth Factor beta ; pharmacology ; Transforming Growth Factor beta1

OBJECTIVETo investigate the differential expression of different types of Smads in keloids, normal scars and normal skins and its possible clinicopathological significance.

METHODSRT-PCR and Western blot methods were used to examine the expression of Smads mRNA and proteins level in 10 cases of keloid, in 10 cases of normal scar and in 10 cases of normal skin tissues and fibroblasts. Fibroblasts of keloid, normal scar and normal skin were cultured in vitro. The expression difference were compared and analyzed by t-test, there was statistical difference when P < 0.05.

RESULTSThe mRNA and protein expression of inhibitory Smad7 were significantly down regulated in keloid compared with normal scar (P < 0.05) and normal skin (P < 0.05). However, no significant difference of the mRNA and protein expression of Smad2, 3 and the protein expression of phosphorylation of Smad2, 3 in keloid, normal scar, normal skin tissues and fibroblasts.

CONCLUSIONSThe decreased expression of Smad7 in keloid might play a significant role in the increased TGF-beta1/Smads signal transduction, which can not be terminated by autologous negative feedback cycle.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Keloid ; metabolism ; Male ; Middle Aged ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; Signal Transduction ; Smad Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Transforming Growth Factor beta1 ; metabolism ; Young Adult