Objective To investigate the effects of partial hepatectomy on spatial learning and memory abilities and the expression of spinophilin,which was used as a marker to quantify changes in dendritic spine density in the hippocampus of APP/PS1 transgenic mice.Methods 3-month-old and 6-month-old male APP/PSI transgenic mice and 3-month-old wild-type male littermates were divided into five groups based on their genetic background:3-month-old control (group A,n =8),anesthesia (group B,n =32),surgery (group C,n =32),littermates control(group D,n =8),6-month-old control (group E,n =8).According to the different time points at day 1,3,7,14 after anesthesia or surgery,group B and C were divided randomly into 4 subgroups:B1,B3,B7,B14 and C1,C3,C7,C14.The spatial learning and memory abilities were detected by Morris water maze test in each group at the corresponding time points.Meanwhile,spinophilin expression was detected by Western blot and Immunocytochemistry in the hippocampus.Results Compared with the same time point subgroup B,the latency to find a hidden platform was longer and the frequency of passing through the platform was decreased in Group C at day 3,7,14(P ＜ 0.05).No significant differences were found among group A,group D,and group B (P ＞ 0.05).The grey value and Western blot relative integrated optical density of spinophilin in group A(1 609 453 ±92 801/0.471±0.015),approached the Group D(1 329 398.4±77 783/0.434±0.008)(P＞0.05),were significantly increased compared with that(801 678 ± 10 505/0.053 ± 0.003) in group E (P ＜ 0.01).Compared with the Group A,the same time point subgroup B and subgroup C14,the grey value and Western blot relative integrated optical density of spinophilin were decreased in Group C at day 1,3,7 (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Partial hepatectomy can impair spatial learning and memory abilities of the APP/PS1 transgenic mice,which is closely related to the decrease expression of spinophilin in hippocampus.

Objective To investigate the effects of different doses of dexmedetomidine and propofol on electrocorticography (ECoG)during epileptic resection.Methods One hundred cases of epileptic patients undergoing epileptic resection were randomized into five groups (n=20 cases).Af-ter exposure of the cortex,patients were allocated to propofol group or dexmedetomidine group,the propofol were injected intravenously with different target-controlled-infusion (TCI)concentrations at 1.5 μg/ml (group C1),5.0 μg/ml (group C2)respectively.The dexmedetomidine were injected with a loading dose of 0.5 μg/kg within 1 5 min,then followed by a speed of 0.25 μg·kg-1 ·h-1 (group D1 ),0.5 μg·kg-1 ·h-1 (group D2),and 1.0 μg·kg-1 ·h-1 (group D3)respectively.After 1 5 min of steady infusion,the characteristics of ECoG were recorded.Results Compared with the other four groups,the epileptic spike-wave,αandβwaves were significantly decreased,whileδwave was significantly increased in group C2 (P < 0.05 ).Sometimes burst-suppression-patterns were recorded under propofol. With the dose of dexemedetomidine increasing in groups D1,D2,D3,the epileptic spike-wave,αwave andβwave gradually decreased,while δwave gradually increased (P <0.05).Conclusion Propofol produces dose-dependent inhibition on ECoG,but the epileptic spike-wave still can be differentiated if the plasma con-centration lower than 1.5 μg/ml.Compared with propofol,dexmedetomidine injected with 0.25-0.5 μg· kg-1 ·h-1 ,has few disturbance on epileptic spike-wave differentiation and location during ECoG monito-ring,and is more eligible for epileptic resection anesthesia.

Objective To investigate the effect of celastrol on space learning capability and expressions of beta-amyloid (Aβ) 40 and Aβ42 in hippocampus in APPswe/PS1dE9 double transgenic mouse after partial hepatolobectomy.Methods The 3-month-old APPswe/PS1dE9 double transgenic mice (n =96) were randomly divided into three groups according to the random number table method.Surgery group (group S, partial hepatolobectomy;n =32), celastrol group (group C, injections of dimethyl sulphoxide/DMSO and celastrol for 3 days before undergoing partial hepatectomy, on the surgery day, and for a further 4 days after surgery;n =32), and DMSO group (group D, injections of DMSO for 3 days before undergoing partial hepatectomy, on the surgery day, and for a further 4 days after surgery;n =32).Eight mice were selected randomly in each group and were Morris-water maze trained for continuous 5 days.Theirs learning and memory abilities were evaluated at 1,3, 7 and 14 d after surgery, respectively.Hippocampus was collected and the changes of β40 and Aβ42 were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) at the time set in advance in each group.Results The average escape latency of group C was significantly shorter than groups S and D at 3, 7 and 14 d after partial hepatectomy (P ＜ 0.05).Times of passing through the platform groups S and D were significantly less than group C (P ＜ 0.05).The expressions of Aβ40/Aβ42 in group C were lower than group S and group D at 1, 3, 7 and 14 d after partial hepatectomy (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Through decreasing the expressions of Aβ40 and Aβ42 in hippocampus,celastrol improves the space learning capability in APPswe/PS1dE9, the double transgenic mouse after partial hepatolobectomy.

Objective To study the influences of hepatolobectomy on space learning capability and the expressions of Drebrin and PSD95 in the hippocampus in APP/PS1 transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.Methods A total of fifty-four 3-month-old APP/PS1 transgenic mouse were randomly divided into 3 groups:3-month-old control group,sham surgery group,hepatolobectomy group,3-month-old littermates control group and 6-month-old control group.Morris water maze test was used to observe space learning capability on the 1st,3rd,7th,14th day after surgery,meanwhile the expressions of Drebrin and PSD95 in hippocampus were measured by Western blotting.Results Compared with the sham surgery group,the results of the Morris water maze test were decreased in hepatolobectomy group at day 3,7,14 after surgery [(62.9±6.9) s vs.(35.7±12.2) s,(66.3± 9.5) s vs.(39.3±8.3) s,(67.1±7.5) s vs.(32.6±14.1) s],and 6-month-old control group [(75.9±12.1) s] (all P＜0.05).The escape latency were (62.9±6.9)s,(66.3±9.5)s,(67.1± 7.5)s and (75.9±12.1)s,the probe trials were (2.1±0.7) times,(1.83±1.5) times,(2.5±1.9) times and (1.8±0.8) times respectively in hepatolobectomy group at day 3,7,14 after surgery and 6-month old control group.No significant differences in the results of the Morris water maze test were found among 3-month-old control group,3-month-old littermates control group,and sham surgery group.Compared with 3-month-old control group and sham surgery group atday 1,3,7,14 after surgery the expressions of Drebrin were decreased in 6-month-old control group and the hepatolobectomy group at the same time points.Meanwhile,the expression of Drebrin in hepatolobectomy group was increasedat day 14 versus day 7 after surgery.Compared with 3 month-old control group,the expression of Drebrin was increased at day 7 after sham surgery.Compared with 3-month-old control group and sham surgery group at day 3,7 and 14,the expressions of PSD95 were decreased in hepatolobectomy group at the same time points.Compared with 3-month-old control group,the expression of PSD95 was increased in sham surgery group at 7th day (P＜0.05).Between 3 month-old control group and 3-month-old littermates control group,the expressions of Drebrin and PSD95 had no significant differences.Concltsions Hepatolobectomy can impair the capabilities of space learning and memory in 3-month-old APP/PS1 transgenic mice,which may be associated with the decreased expressions of Drebrin and PSD95 in hippocampus.

Objective To establish HPLC fingerprint for the identification of Radix Polygoni Multiflori and Radix Cynanchi Auriculati. Methods Chromatographic fingerprint of Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Radix Cynanchi Auriculati, Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata, and "HESHOU WU FEN" was determined by RP-HPLC (DAD) and the gradient elution mode applied in chromatographic separation, data were analysed by Fingerprint Similarity Evaluation Software to compare the similarity of samples. Results Radix Polygoni Multiflori from different samples were of high similarity, but Radix Polygoni Multiflori and Radix Cynanchi Auriculati showed evident difference in fingerprint, and there was difference in fingerprint through processing them. Conclusion HPLC fingerprint method is repeatable and feasible and can be used for the identification of Radix Polygoni Multiflori and Radix Cynanchi Auriculati.

Objective To establish the analytical method for the fingerprint of the volatile components in the root tuber of Pseudostellaria heterophylla by GC-MS and provide the basis for quality assessment of the crude drug.Methods The volatile components in the root tuber of P.heterophylla from different habitats were analyzed and the chromatographic fingerprints were established by GC-MS.The common peaks were determined and the fuzzy cluster was selected to compare the results.Results There were 12 main characteristic components in the volatile components in the root tuber of P.heterophylla.GC-MS Fingerprint of 12 common peaks was established preliminarily.Conclusion The method is reliable and accurate,and can be used for quality control of the root tuber of P.heterophylla.with favourable reproducibility.

BACKGROUND: Studies regarding Feridex in vitro cell labeling are mainly in rodents, while little information is known on primate crab-eating macaque.OBJECTIVE: To explore the feasibility of protocols using Feridex and transfection agents for in vitro magnetic labeling of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) in crab-eating macaque.METHODS: Under the sterile condition, the crab-eating macaque BMSCs were obtained by means of density gradient centrifugation following a bone puncture. Feridex-poly-l-lysine complexes were used to magnetically label BMSCs. The efficiency and cellular viability of Feridex-poly-l-lysine labeled BMSCs were evaluated by Prussian blue staining, electron microscopy, and trypan blue dye exclusion test. The proliferation and differentiation ability of Feridex-poly-l-lysine labeling BMSCs were also investigated by inverted phase contrast microscope and immunocytochemistry. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: BMSCs could be effectively labeled by Feridex and labeling efficiency was around 99%. Tiny blue stained fine particles and numerous vesicles coated with the electron-dense magnetic iron particles could be found in the cytoplasm of Feridex-poly-l-lysine labeled BMSCs under optical microscopy and transmission electron microscopy respectively. Cell viability, proliferation and differentiation ability of labeled BMSCs were not affected by Feridex-poly-l-lysine labeling. Results indicated that Feridex might be used to label BMSCs of crab-eating macaque.

Objective To discuss the effective treatments for fracture of the medial humeral epicondyle in children.Methods Twenty-five children with fracture of the medial humeral epicondyle treated from January 2008 to June 2011 were studied,including 18 males and 7 females at age of 7-14 years (mean,11.4 years).There were 7 cases accompanied with elbow joint dislocation and 2 lateral humeral epicondyle fracture.Patients were assigned to medial elbow approach to open reduction and internal fixation with absorbable rods (Group A,n =13) and open reduction and percutaneous K-wire fixation (Group B,n =12) according to the random number table.A plaster support was applied after surgery.Functional training was initiated 2-3 weeks after operation for Group A and 4-6 weeks after adequate callus formation for Group B.Moreover,follow-up was performed at regular intervals.Results All patients were followed up for 6-41 months (mean,22 months).Mean healing time was 3.8 weeks (range,3-5 weeks) in Group A and 5.6 weeks (range,4-8 weeks) in Group B.At postoperative 6 months,Bede elbow performance score was (93.7 ± 3.3) points in Group A with 10 excellent and 3 good results and (85.3 ±6.3) points in Group B with 3 excellent,7 good,and2 fair results (t=-4.24,P＜0.05).Conclusion Open reduction and internal fixation with absorbable rods gains advantages of rigid immobilization,functional recovery and minor complication and hence is effective for treatment of medial humeral epicondyle fracture in children.

BACKGROUND:Neuroblastoma is a common solid tumor in children. Pediatric tumors are little affected by environmental factors, but closely related to child development. The suspension method is an effective and reliable method to harvest neoplastic stem cel s.
OBJECTIVE:To culture the cel clones of human neuroblastoma cel line SK-N-SH and to assess the biological properties of the cel clones.
METHODS:Using the suspension method with no serum media, tumor cel clones were obtained. Immunofluorescence method was used to identify whether tumor cel clones exhibit stem cel properties. SK-N-SH neuroblastoma was labeled by luciferase, and tumor cel clones and tumor cel s were seeded onto the back of nude mice to monitor cel proliferative properties in nude mice using in vivo imaging.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Using the suspension culture method, SK-N-SH neuroblastoma cel s could successful y develop into cloning bal s. Under serum-free culture, cloning bal s were immunofluorescently used to detect molecular markers that showed strong positive expression. Cloning bal s subcutaneously implanted into
nude mice showed the strong ability of self-renewal and differentiation as stem cel s. The cel clones cultured by the suspension method strongly expressed Nestin, but weakly expressed glial fibril ary acidic protein, neuron-specific tubulin, possessing stem cel characteristics and strong proliferation and metastasis in nude mice.

Objective To investigate the effect of intramedullary stabilization of lower limb fractures with titanium elastic nails (TENs) in children.Methods From June 2004 to October 2010,278 children were stabilized with TENs in our hospital,including 181 boys and 97 girlsat average age of 7.6 years (range,3.0-14 years).There were 162 patients with femoral fractures,of which 35 underwent open reduction and the rest closed reduction.There were 116 patients with tibial fractures,which was treated with closed reduction.Postoperative fixation lasted for 3-4 weeks.The mean hospital stay was seven days.Of all the patients,272 patients received the removal of the TENs six months after operation and 242 received more than one year of follow-up to have a further observation on the limb length,hip and knee mobility and gait condition in children.Results All the patients were followed up for 6-66 months (mean,33 months).All fractures were healed in good alignment without severe complications.There were no intraoperative complications like infections,delayed union,nonunion,TEN broken and femoral or tibial epiphysis injuries.Ten patients suffered from swell and skin irritation in the nail' s position 3-4 months after operation,and the nails were removed in advance.Nineteen patients showed unequal lengths ( within 1 cm) of the lower limbs,with normal function of the lower limb joint but with no obvious limp.According to the Flynn evaluation standard,the excellent and good rate was 100％.Conclusions Characterized by good stability,rapid healing,small incision,anatomic reduction,unimpaired periosteum,short hospital stay and few complications,intramedullary stabilization with titanium elastic nails can achieve effective fixation in the treatment of lower limb fractures in children.