Objective To investigate the effects of Xiaotan Sanjie Recipe (XTSJR) on the proliferation and apoptosis of colorectal cancer cell;To study its relevant mechanism. Methods The original XTSJR aqueous solution was lyophilized, weighted, and dissolved in cell culture and stored. HCT116 cell line was treated with different concentrations of XTSJR for 72 h, and the cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8 assay. XTSJR treated HCT116 cell line with the concentration of 0.94 mg/mL and 1.88 mg/mL for 24 h, 48 h, 72 h, and the cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8 assay. HCT116 cell line was treated with different concentrations (0.24, 0.47, 0.94, 1.88 mg/mL) of XTSJR for 72 h. The cell apoptosis was detected by TUNEL assay under the fluorescence microscope, and the post-intervention expression of Caspase3 protein was detected by Western blot. Results The inhibitory effects of XTSJR on the proliferation of HCT116 cell line was concentration-time dependent. The IC50 value at 72 h-time point was 0.94 mg/mL. Medicine concentration and the treated time have interactive contribution to the inhibitory effect. XTSJR induced the cell apoptosis. The apoptosis rate increased with the increasing medicine concentration. There was statistically significant difference compared with the control group ( P<0.01). After treatment the expression of Pro-Caspase3 decreased, while the expression Cleaved Caspase3 protein increased. Conclusion XTSJR inhibits the proliferation of HCT116 cell line and induce apoptosis. Its mechanism might be related to the activity of Caspase3 protein.

BACKGROUND:Scholars have carried out a lot of research on the main cariogenic microorganisms, but there is stil no comprehensive and systematic evaluation. OBJECTIVE:To perform an evidence-based medicine analysis on the six main cariogenic microorganisms. METHODS:Literature about microbial factors and age factors of caries disease etiology were retrieved, which were published from 2011 to 2014 in the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, Wanfang, China Biology Medicine disc (CBMdisc), Chinese Journal Ful-text Database (CJFD) and VIP. Eligible studies were divided into two groups according to absorbance values: observation group (higher absorbance value) and control group (lower absorbance value). The probability of dental caries under the impact ofStreptococcus mutans, Lactobacilus microbe,Prevotela,Selenomonas,Capnocytophaga,Veilonelawere statisticaly analyzed using Meta-analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Eight articles were included in result analysis. Odds ratio (OR) values refer to the statistical difference in the probability of dental caries under same pathogenic factors between two groups:OR > 1 indicates the incidence of dental caries is higher in the observation group than the control group, andOR < 1 suggests the incidence of dental caries is lower in the observation group than the control group. Meta-analysis results showStreptococcus mutans (OR=2.41),Lactobacilus microbe (OR=1.68),Prevotela (OR=2.75),Capnocytophaga (OR=1.98),Selenomonas(OR=2.38), indicating that the probability of dental caries is higher in the observation group than the control group, and these microorganisms are greatly correlated with the occurrence and development of dental caries;Veilonela (OR=0.45), indicating the probability of dental caries is lower in the observation group than the control group, andVeilonela has smal correlation with dental caries and only plays an important role in a certain development stage of dental caries.

Objective To investigate the effects of Morusin on cell line proliferation, cell cycle and cell apoptosis of colorectal cancer HCT116 cell;To discuss its mechanism. Methods HCT116 cells were treated with different concentrations of Morusin for 72 h. Cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8 assay, and cell growth inhibition rate and IC50 value were calculated. HCT116 cells were treated with 25.4, 50.8 μmol/L Morusin for 24 h, 48 h and 72 h. Cell morphology was observed under the microscope, and cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8 assay. After HCT116 cell line was treated with 25.4μmol/L Morusin for 24 h, cell cycle phase distribution was detected by flow cytometry and the cell apoptosis was detected by TUNEL assay under the fluorescence microscope. Post-intervention protein expressions were detected by Western Blot. Results The inhibitory effects of Morusin on the proliferation of HCT116 cell line was concentration/time dependent and IC50 value at 72 h was 25.4μmol/L;Morusin induced the cell cycle arrest at G0/G1 phase and G2/M phase, but there was no induction of cell apoptosis;Morusin significantly decreased the expression ofβ-catenin and its target c-Myc, and downregulated the expressions of cyclinD1 and cyclinB1, which were involved in cell cycle regulation. Conclusion Morusin can inhibit HCT116 cell cycle and the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells. Its mechanism might be realized by suppressing the activity ofβ-catenin pathway and reducing the protein expressions of cyclinD1 and cyclinB1.

Objective To investigate the influencing factors of pain and the changes of vital signs in newborn infants. Methods Forty two newborn infants were rated by the behavioral scale of acute pain in newborn infants. The scores of pain were compared among infants with different gender,gestational age,birth weight,birth age,type of puncture and whether by vaginal birth or not. At the same time,the respiration rate,heart rate,blood pressure and oxygen saturation (SO2)were dynami-cally recorded by the multi-function monitor in the process of puncture. Results The average score of pain was 7.6. There was no significant difference among newborn infants with different gender,gestational age,birth weight and type of puncture(P> 0.05),while significant differences among infants with different birth age and whether by vaginal birth or not (P=0.015 and 0.043 respectively). In the process of puncture,the SO2 was significantly decreased,while the respiration rate,heart rate,sys-tolic and diastolic blood pressure were significantly increased. Conclusions Pain is prevalent in newborn infants and accom-panied by obvious changes of vital signs. The means of childbirth and birth age have significant influence on the neonatal pain. It is suggested to pay close attention to the neonatal pain and take effective interventions.

Objective To understand the current state of research and clinical application of α-asarone injection.Method Literature search was conducted and the pharmacology, toxicology, preparation, clinical application and adverse reactions of α-asarone were reviewed.Results α-asarone injection has strong relieving effects on cough and asthma, but the quality of production is varying, adverse reactions are often reported, and the toxicological effects need to be further investigated.Conclusions α-asarone injection has a certain clinical effect, but the reports of related adverse reactions are gradually increased.Its toxicity remains to be further studied, and the product quality standard system and instructions need also to be further improved.

Objective To determine the feasibility and accuracy of velocity propagation within main pulmonary artery(VP)from color M-mode Doppler imaging using custom software on a personal computer for noninvasive estimation of PVR.Methods Color M-mode imaging of pulmonary flow was obtained and then transferred to computer,the velocity propagation of pulmonary flow was automatically obtained.Comparative studies among Doppler echocardiography,personal computer and cardiac catheterization for predicting PVR had been done in 20 children with congenital heart disease and 20 normal children.Results Velocity propagations of children with congenital heart disease were significant lower than those of normal children obtained by color Mmode echocardiography[(38.38±18.89)cm/s VS(80.34±15.65)cms,P＜0.01),and correlated well with invasive PVR measurements(r=-0.69,P＜0.01).The correlation and repeatability of VP obtained by the custom software were better than VP obtained by Doppler echocardiography(r=-0.78,P＜0.01).A VP cutoff value obtained by the custom software of 35.910 had a sensitivity of 92.9% and a specificity of 100% to within pulmonary artery obtained by color M-mode echocardiography using custom software on a personal computer.

Objective To assess lipid status of pregnant women with GDM based on the lipid reference intervals for pregnant women .Methods Maternal blood and venous cord blood samples were collected in 81 well-controlled GDM mothers and 86 control subjects .The total cholesterol (CHOL) ,trigalloyl glycerol (TRIG) ,high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) ,low-density lipo-protein cholesterol (LDL) ,apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA) ,apolipoprotein B (ApoB) and lipoprotein (a) levels were measured by auto-matic biochemical analyzer .We used a normal pregnancy specific lipid reference interval (PSR) and normal non-pregnant reference intervals (NPR) respectively to assess the lipid status of pregnant women with GDM .Results Compared with normal control group ,the Apo A ,HDL and LDL levels in GDM group were significantly lower (P<0 .05) .The HDL ,LDL and Lp(a) levels of GDM cord blood were significantly lower (P<0 .05) .The weight of offspring birth of GDM pregnant women with low level HDL was significantly higher (P<0 .05) ,and that of GDM pregnant women with high level LDL offspring birth weight was significantly lower (P<0 .05) .Maternal HDL was not correlated with birth weight (r= -0 .190 ,P=0 .103) .Parent LDH and birth weight was negatively correlated (r= -0 .252 ,P=0 .029) .Conclusion The reference range of normal pregnancy-specific lipid we had estab-lished is more scientific for assessment of blood lipids .

AIM: To explore the pathogenic mechanism of high altitude pulmonary edema(HAPE). METHODS: Haemodynamic changes and effects of 100 percent oxygen breathing were measured by Swan-Ganz thermistor catheters, high altitude healthy volunteers were served as controls. RESULTS: The important features of haemodynamic changes in HAPE: (1)Pulmonary arterial pressure was raised; (2)Pulmonary arterial resistance and cardiac output were raised; (3)Pulmonary artery wedge pressures and right atrial pressure were normal; (4)Pulmonary arterial pressure and resistance were induced by oxygen breathing. CONCLUSIONS: The normal pulmonary artery wedge pressures with a high cardiac output indicated that HAPE was recognized as a form of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. The pulmonary hypertension may play an important role in the development of HAPE.

OBJECTIVETo determine the perioperative and late outcomes for carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in treatment of patients with high-grade stenotic lesions of the extracranial internal carotid artery.

METHODSTwenty patients underwent 21 CEAs at the Zhongshan Hospital between May 1993 and June 2000. They were 19 men and 1 woman, with a mean age of 64 +/- 9 years. Seven patients were performed for stroke, 11 for transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) and 2 for asymptomatic disease. Duplex scan was the primary tool of evaluation prior to surgery. Perioperative digital subtraction angiography and magnetic resonance angiography were done for 19 and 18 patients, respectively. The percentage of stenosis was calculated using NASCET criteria. Of the 21 lesions operated, 19 had a stenosis of 70% or greater, 2 had ulcerative lesions with a stenosis ranging from 60% to 69%. All CEAs were performed under cervical block anaesthesia with selective intraoperative shunting and patch angioplasty. The patients were followed up regularly with duplex scan surveillance.

RESULTSThere was no mortality or stroke during 30 days postoperatively. A TIA occurred in one patient and cranial nerve injury in 2 patients perioperatively. All patients were followed up for a mean interval of 31 +/- 20 months (range: 1 - 63 months). The 2-year survival rate and risk of stroke were 92.3% and 0%, respectively, and the 5-year survival rate and risk of stroke were 79.1% and 12.5%, respectively. Two asymptomatic recurrent stenoses ranging from 50% to 60% were detected on follow-up duplex scan.

CONCLUSIONSFor the patients in this study, CEA is associated with an acceptable perioperative outcome as well as a satisfactory long-term beneficial effect in stroke prevention.

Aged ; Carotid Artery, Internal ; Carotid Stenosis ; surgery ; Endarterectomy, Carotid ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To study the relationship between behavioral problems and family environment in preschool-age children. Methods Children between 4-6 years of age in the kindergartens of Zhongshan city were randomly selected. Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) was used to assess the behavioral problems in children, and self-designed general situation question-naire and Family Environment Scale-Chinese Version (FES-CV) were applied to evaluate the family environment. Results A total of 3445 children were enrolled and 29.87%children showed behavioral problems. There were signiifcant differences in the scores of feeling expression, family conlfict, intelligence, recreation, organization and control between children with and without behavior problems (P<0.001). The scores of feeling expression, intelligence, recreation, organization and control were signiif-cantly higher and the score of family conlfict was lower in healthy children in comparison with children with behavior problems. Through multivariate logistic regression, it was suggested that female (OR=2.04), non-urban population (township OR=1.45, rural OR=1.51), non-local Zhongshan resident (OR=1.39), father’s low educational level (technical secondary school OR=1.77, junior high school OR=2.17, primary school and below OR=3.24), discipline styles (indulgent OR=1.47, mixed OR=1.37), family conlfict (OR=1.13) were independent risk factors for behavioral problems (P<0.05). Mother’s age over 30 (OR=0.74) or over 40 (OR=0.46), feeling expression (OR=0.94) and intelligence (OR=0.87) were independent protective factors for behavioral prob-lems (P<0.05). Conclusions Behavioral problems in preschool-age children are closely related to family environment, which needs to be paid more attention.