Objective To evaluate the effects of aspirin-triggered lipoxin A4 (ATL) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury in mice.Methods Thirty male SPF BALB/C mice,aged 10-12 weeks,weighing 25-30 g,were randomly assigned into 3 groups (n =10 each):normal saline group (group NS),LPS group and ATL groups.ATL 0.1 ml was injected via the tail vein 1 h after intra-tracheal instillation of 3 mg/kg LPS in LPS group.In ATL group,ATL 0.2 mg/kg was injected via the tail vein 1 h after intra-tracheal instillation of 3 mg/kg LPS.At 24 h after instillation,the mice were sacrificed.Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was collected for determination of the total cell count,proportion of the polymorphonuclear leukocytes,proportion of the mononuclear leukocytes,and concentrations of the total protein,TNF-αt,IL-6,monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and IL-10.Lungs were removed for determination of myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity,phosphorylation of p38 mitogenactivated protein kinase (p38 MAPK),c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK),and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) in lung tissues and for microscopic examination.The pathological changes of lungs were scored.Results Compared with NS group,the lung injury scores,total cell counts,proportion of polymorphonuclear leukocytes,and concentrations of TNF-α,IL-6 and MCP-1 were significantly increased,and the proportion of mononuclear leukocytes was decreased in LPS and ATL groups,and IL-10 concentrations were decreased,and the concentrations of the total protein,MPO activity,and phosphorylation of p38 MAPK,JNK and ERK1/2 were significantly increased in group LPS (P ＜ 0.05),and no significant change in the concentrations of the total protein,MPO activity,phosphorylation of p38 MAPK,JNK and ERK1/2 was found in group ATL (P ＞ 0.05).Compared with LPS group,the lung injury scores,total cell counts,proportion of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and the concentrations of the total protein,TNF-α,IL-6 and MCP-1 were significandy decreased,the proportion of mononuclear leukocytes and IL-10 concentration were increased,and MPO activity and phosphorylation of p38 MAPK and JNK were decreased (P ＜ 0.05),and no significant change in the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 was found in group ATL (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion ATL can ameliorate LPS-induced acute lung injury by inhibiting activations of p38MAPK and JNK signal pathways in mice.

Objective To evaluate the effects of KIM-1 on high glucose induced the expression of MCP-1 and FN in rat tubular epithelial cells and to explore the possible mechanisms of KIM-1 involved in renal interstitial fibrosis of DN.Methods The rat renal tubular epithelial cells (NRK52E) were cultured in vitro and divided into five groups:Normal control group (D-glucose 5.6 mmol/L),Hypertonic group (D-glucose 5.6 mmol/L + D-mannitol 24.4 mmol/L),High glucose group (Dglucose 30 rmmol/L),Control siRNA group,KIM-1 siRNA group.ELISA assay was used to assess the levels of MCP-1 and FN in the cells supernatant; Western blotting was used to detect the protein expression of KIM-1; RT-PCR was used to detect mRNA expression of KIM-1,MCP-1 and FN.Results Compared with the control group,the protein and mRNA expression of KIM-1 in the high glucose group were increased at 12 h (P ＜ 0.05),and reached the peak at 48 h (P ＜ 0.05); the protein and mRNA expression of MCP-1 and FN in high glucose group were increased at 24 h significantly (P ＜ 0.05),and peaked at 48 h (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with the high glucose group,the protein and mRNA expressions of MCP-1 and FN in KIM-1 siRNA group were decreased (P＜0.05).Conclusions Down-regulating the expression of KIM-1 can significantly inhibit the expression of MCP-1 and FN,which suggests that KIM-1 may be involved in renal interstitial fibrosis of DN by regulating expression of MCP-1 and FN.

As a new technique ,CT spectral imaging can obtain two images of different energy level at same phase simultaneously ,then immediately rebuild high definition monoenergetic images ranging from 40 kV to 140 kV .It provides reliable data and information for early qualitative and quantitative diagnosis of diseases ,which possess huge potential in clinical and science research ;and more extensive developing space for developing of scientific research and clinical application .

Objective Using polysulfon fibers, a new bioartificial liver was developed. This study was to evaluate the efficacy of this bioartificial liver in the support of a disfunctioned liver. Methods Hepatocytes were procured from swine using Seglen′s methods. The bioartificial liver was constructed based on polysulfon bioreactor with a procurement of 10 10 hepatocytes, and was applied in 12 acute liver failure patients for 14 sessions. Each BAL treatment lasted 6 hours. The general conditions of the patients and the biochemical parameters were evaluated. Results After treatment with bioartificial liver, ammonia, prothrombin time and total bilirubin level significantly decreased (all P

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Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is the second most common primary liver cancer with a very poor prognosis.In order to guide better clinical management of ICC patients,the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) cancer staging manual (7th edition) have established a unique TNM staging scheme for separating ICC from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) for the first time,and reflected a difference between risk factor of ICC and HCC.This TNM staging system for ICC has been most recently updated by the AJCC cancer staging manual (8th edition),in which T staging has been redefined without gross features,and lymph node metastasis (N1) in N staging has been grouped as stage Ⅲ B,but not stage Ⅳ as required by the 7th edition of AJCC cancer staging manual.In addition,region lymphatic and distant metastases have been clearly redefined by the AJCC cancer staging manual (8th edition) that also requires recovering at least 6 lymph nodes for the N staging scheme.The apparent advantages of the AJCC cancer staging manual (8th edition) for ICC pathologic staging may better stratify the prognosis of ICC patients and provide an improved guidance in clinical practice.

Objective:To explore the prophylactic effect of clipping after endoscopic mucosal resection(EMR) of sessile colorectal polyps of diameter below 10 mm on delayed post-polypectomy bleeding (DPPB).Methods:Patients with sessile colorectal polyps of below 10 mm undergoing EMR from January 2017 to December 2019 in Digestive Disease Hospital, Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital were randomly divided into the clipping group (group A) and the non-clipping group (group B) by random number table, and DPPB rates of both groups were compared.Results:A total of 1 838 patients were included, 912 patients in group A and 926 patients in group B. The incidences of DPPB were 1.00% (9/912) and 1.10% (10/926) respectively, with no significant difference ( χ2=0.039, P>0.05). The proportion of bleeding polyps were 0.44%(9/2 029)and 0.49%(10/2 025) respectively, with no significant difference ( χ2=0.055, P>0.05). Polyp of 6-9 mm ( OR=11.032, 95% CI: 2.545-47.821, P<0.05) was the independent risk factor for delayed bleeding in small sessile colorectal polyps after EMR. Conclusion:Prophylactic clipping for sessile colorectal polyps below 10 mm after EMR may not significantly reduce the risk of DPPB.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the infection in spotted fever group Rickettsiae (SFGR) in wild rodents from Heilongjiang, China. METHODS: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to detect the OmpA gene of SFGR in rodents collected in Heilongjiang. The PCR products amplified from rodent specimens were sequenced and compared with the corresponding part of the sequences deposited in the GenBank. Phylogenetic trees were constructed with Mega 5.0 software. RESULTS: A total of 514 rodents were collected from Heilongjiang during 2009-2011 and 11 species were included. The infection rate of SFGR in the rodents was 9.3% (95% CI: 7.1%-12.2%). Statistical analysis showed a significant difference in different areas of Heilongjiang (P=0.023). The highest prevalence was observed in Mudanjing area (12.42%). There were significant differences in different species of rodents (P=0.002). The infection rate of SFGR determined in Clethrionomys rufocanus was the highest (22.1%). Sequence analysis revealed SFGR belonged to R.heilongjiangensis and a new unknown rickettsia genotype. CONCLUSION R.heilongjiangensis has been presented in rodents in Heilongjiang, and a new SFGR genotype different from other rickettsiae genotypes may exist in this area.
Animals ; China ; DNA, Bacterial ; genetics ; isolation & purification ; Forests ; Phylogeny ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Rats ; Rickettsia ; classification ; genetics ; isolation & purification ; Rickettsia Infections ; microbiology ; veterinary ; Rodentia ; microbiology ; Sequence Analysis

Objective: To investigate the clinical, radiological and pathological features of visceral parasitic migration of the liver. Methods: Seven cases of visceral parasitic migration of liver were identified at the Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Medical School of Nanjing University from January 2008 to July 2017. Clinical data, enhanced CT image and pathological features were analyzed, combining with literature review. Results: There were 5 male and 2 female patients. Five patients presented with abdominal pain or discomfort as the first symptom. Two patients were admitted to the hospital for physical examination with liver nodule. Blood eosinophils were mildly to moderately increased in 4 cases. Enhanced CT showed the liver irregular beaded nodules that showed no significant enhancement of arterial phase. Mild enhancement of round lesions (ring lesion) was seen in a few cases before surgery. By histopathology, the lesions showed central geographic necrosis, surrounded by epithelioid granuloma and inflammatory cell bands. A large number of eosinophils and scattered multinucleated giant cells were found, especially at the peripheral of the lesion. Charcot-Leyden crystals were present in all case and parasitic migrans was found in one case. Conclusions Visceral parasitic migration of liver is a rare liver disease and is easily misdiagnosed as other benign or malignant liver tumors. Combining clinical data, enhanced CT images and pathological examination can improve the preoperative and postoperative diagnosis of the disease.

The 53rd annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) was held in Chicago,United States between June 2 and 6,2017.The latest advances in biliary tract cancer research from this meeting were summarized and analyzed in this paper.The adjuvant therapy in biliary tract cancer made a breakthrough in this meeting,the findings could provide the basis for a new standard of changing the current management model in the disease.The precision medicine and targeted therapy will be the development direction in the future.Doctors should attach great importance to the adjuvant and comprehensive therapy in biliary tract cancer and initiate high level multi-center clinical trials to improve the overall the diagnostic and treatment levels of biliary tract cancer.