Objective To explore the expressions and distributions of glial cell line -derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF)and itstyrosine kinase receptor RET in the terminal rectums of fetal rats with congenital anorectal malfor-mations (ARM)at different gestationalage,and to explore their effects on the enteric nervous system in the terminal rectum of ARMfetal rats.Methods Thirty -five SD pregnancy rats were divided into a saline group (n =1 0)and an ethylenethiourea experiment group (n =25)by simple randomized study.The fetal rats were removed from the pregnant rats at the gestational 1 6 d,1 8 d and 20 d.The fetal rats were divided into the saline control group,the ethylenethiourea control group (fetal rats without ARM)and the ethylenethiourea malformation group (ARM fetal rats)by the naked eye and dissecting microscope.HE staining was used to observe the morphology and the intestinal ganglion cells in the terminal rectum were counted.The immunohistochemical staining and Western blot methods were used to observe the distributions of GDNF and RET in the rectum at the gestational 1 6 d,1 8 d and 20 d.The quantitative real -time poly-merase chain reaction (qRT -PCR)was used to detect the expression of GDNF mRNA in the fetal rats in the terminal rectum at the gestational 1 6 d,1 8 d and 20 d.Results HE staining:the development of anorectal terminal in 3 groups of fetal rats was unclear at the gestational 1 6 d.A small amount of scattered nerve plexuses were observed in the muscu-lar layer.The nuclei were small and sparse.The axons and cytoplasms were less.The serosal layer,muscular layer,sub-mucosa,mucosal layer and glands in the terminal rectum were gradually clear in the saline control group and the ethyle-nethiourea control group at the gestational 1 8 d and 20 d.The intermuscular submucosal nerve plexuses increased gra-dually (1 1 .400 ±3.1 34 and 1 1 .200 ±3.425 at the gestational 1 8 d;66.1 00 ±4.954 and 67.600 ±5.481 at the gesta-tional 20 d).While,the layer was unclear in the ethylenethiourea malformation group and the nerve plexus was less (7.800 ±1 .989 at the gestational 1 8 d,and 25.200 ±3.048 at the gestational 20 d),and the difference was statistical-ly significant compared with 2 control groups (F =7.591 ,271 .833,all P <0.05).Immunohistochemistry satning:the expressions of GDNF and RET in all layers of the intestinal wall in the 3 groups of fetal rats were unclear at the gesta-tional 1 6 d and only a few positive cells were observed.The GDNF and RET were expressed in the mucosal layer and submucosa of the terminal rectum as well as intermuscular nerve plexus in the saline control group and the ethylene-thioured control group at the gestational 1 8 d and 20 d.With the continuous development of the embryo,their expression intensities were gradually increased.The expressions of GDNF and RET positive cells were decreased gradually in the ethylenethiourea malformation group.The difference was significant statistically compared with 2 control groups (all P <0.05).qRT -PCR:the expressions of GDNF mRNA showed no statistical difference among 3 groups at the gestational 1 6 d (P >0.05);the expressions of GDNF and RET protein were 1 03.624 ±27.533 and 1 05.1 84 ±1 9.634 at the ges-tational 1 8 d;1 51 .496 ±33.622 and 1 50.738 ±21 .423 at the gestational 20 d in 2 control groups.Compared with the ethylenethiourea malformation group (79.1 69 ±1 1 .697 at the gestational 1 8 d;94.873 ±1 1 .309 at the gestational 20 d),and the difference were statistically significant (all P <0.05).Conclusions The expressions of GDNF and its tyrosine kinase receptor RET had a certain temporal correlation in the terminal rectum of normal fetal rats at different gestational ages and ARM.Moreover,the abnormal expressions of GDNF and its tyrosine kinase receptor RET in the dis-tal rectum of ARMfetal rats can affect the development of enteric nervous system.

Objective To investigate the effect of expression of Cullin 4B (CUL4B) on the prognosis of patients after liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods The retrospective case-control study was conducted.The clinicopathological data of 79 patients who underwent liver transplantation for HCC in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University between January 1,2014 and June 30,2015 were collected.The specimens of HCC tissues were collected and embedded in paraffin,and then were detected by immunohistochemistry staining.Observation indicators:(1) expression of CUL4B in HCC tissues;(2) follow-up and survival;(3) prognostic factors analysis after liver transplantation;(4) association between expression of CUL4B and recurrence and metastasis of tumor after liver transplantation.Follow-up using outpatient examination and telephone interview was performed to detect tumor recurrence or metastasis and survival up to June 2018.Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as (x)±s.The comparison between groups of count data was done using the chi-square test.The survival curve drawn using the Kaplan-Meier method,and the survival analysis was done by Log-rank test.The univariate and multivariate analysis were respectively done using the COX regression model.The association analysis was done using the Pearson test.Results (1) Expression of CUL4B in HCC tissues:immunohistochemistry staining showed that CUL4B was mainly expressed in the cytoplasm,with a powerful brownish-yellow staining.The high expression and low expression of CUL4B in HCC tissues were detected in 64 and 15 patients,respectively.(2) Follow-up and survival:79 patients were followed up for 38-56 months,with an average time of 46 months.During the follow-up,37 patients had no tumor recurrence and 42 had tumor recurrence (32 with tumor extrahepatic metastasis and 10 with intrahepatic metastasis);36 had survival and 43 died;the 1-and 3-year overall survival rates were respectively 86.84％ and 63.25％,and 1-and 3-year tumorfree survival rates were respectively 62.31％ and 51.27％.(3) Prognostic factors analysis after liver transplantation:① Results of univariate analysis showed that preoperative alpha-fetoprotein (AFP),Child-Pugh score,maximum tumour dimension,capsular invasion,intravascular tumor thrombus,Edmonson pathological grading and expression of CUL4B were related factors affecting the 3-year overall survival rate of patients after liver transplantation for HCC [Hazard Ratio (HR) =2.17,3.36,3.66,2.43,2.19,3.36,2.84,95％ confidence interval(CI):1.17-4.04,1.53-7.42,2.10-6.42,1.33-4.17,1.08-9.04,1.58-7.59,1.17-6.32,P＜ 0.05].The preoperative alpha-fetoprotein (AFP),Child-Pugh score,maximum tumour dimension,capsular invasion,intravascular tumor thrombus,Edmonson pathological grading and expression of CUL4B were related factors affecting the 3-year tumor-free survival rate of patients after liver transplantation for HCC (HR =2.06,3.72,3.16,2.36,2.83,3.21,1.69,95％CI:1.34-4.85,1.72-8.63,1.79-7.31,1.46-4.86,1.19-8.63,1.19-7.92,1.06-4.87,P＜0.05).② Results of multivariate analysis showed that maximum tumour dimension,intravascular tumor thrombus and expression of CUL4B were independent factors affecting the 3-year overall survival rate of patients after liver transplantation for HCC [Odds ratio(OR) =3.43,3.69,2.81,95％CI:1.16-6.02,1.96-9.38,1.04-9.63,P＜0.05].The maximum tumour dimension,intravascular tumor thrombus and expression of CUL4B were independent factors affecting the 3-year tumor-free survival rate of patients after liver transplantation for HCC (OR=2.25,4.72,2.74,95％C1:1.16-4.02,1.98-9.47,1.03-7.10,P＜ 0.05).The 3-year overall survival rate in patients with high-and low-expressions of CUL4B was respectively 66.7％ and 32.8％,with a statistically significant difference (x2 =5.69,P＜0.05).The 3-year tumor-free survival rate in patients with high-and low-expressions of CUL4B was respectively 73.3％ and 18.6％,with a statistically significant difference (x2 =4.63,P＜0.05).(4) Association between expression of CUL4B and recurrence and metastasis of tumor after liver transplantation:results of Pearson test showed that expression of CUL4B was significantly associated with HCC recurrence and metastasis after liver transplantation (r =0.62,P＜0.05).The further analysis showed that expression of CUL4B was significantly associated with extrahepatic metastasis after liver transplantation (r=0.84,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The expression of CUL4B is associated with HCC recurrence after liver transplantation,and it can be as a predictor for HCC recurrence and distant metastasis after liver transplantation.

Objective To evaluate the role of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in improving the diagnosis and treatment of human herpes virus-6B (HHV-6B) encephalitis after liver transplantation. Methods MDT consultation was delivered for one rare case of HHV-6B encephalitis after liver transplantation to establish an effective individualized treatment regime. Results On the 16 d after liver transplantation, the patient developed headache, and suddenly presented with unresponsiveness, unconsciousness, coma complicated with involuntary limb twitching on the 18 d. Blood ammonia level was increased. Brain CT scan showed cerebral ischemic changes. Electroencephalography prompted the epileptic seizure. After MDT consultation, the possibility of nervous system infection after liver transplantation was considered, and medication therapy was given to control the epileptic seizure. Cerebrospinal fluid examination via lumbar puncture hinted increased intracranial pressure. Real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) of the cerebrospinal fluid demonstrated that the patient was tested positive for HHV-6B nucleic acid, which confirmed the diagnosis of HHV-6B encephalitis. The immunosuppressant regime was adjusted, intravenous ganciclovir was given for antiviral treatment, and active interventions were delivered to prevent and treat relevant complications. Epileptic seizure disappeared after 4 d, and neurological symptoms were significantly alleviated after 2 weeks. After 4-week antiviral treatment, the patient was tested negative for virology testing, and the neurological function was restored to normal. Conclusions HHV-6B encephalitis rarely occurs after adult liver transplantation, which is primarily associated with the virus reactivation after use of immunosuppressant. MDT pattern may be employed to deepen the understanding of the patient's condition, formulate more effective individualized treatment regime, and enhance the clinical efficacy and safety.

Objective:To investigate the effects of Anchang Decoction on intestinal microflora and faecal calprotectin (FC) in rats with severe ulcerative colitis based on probiotics.Methods:Totally 50 rats were taken to prepare a model of severe ulcerative colitis. The rats who successfully modeled were divided into model group, Anchang Decoction low-, medium-, high-dosage groups, Lizhu Changle group, and mesalazine group, with 5 rats in each group. Another 6 rats were set and the blank group. Lizhu Changle group received Lizhu Changle suspension (containing 50 million live bacteria/ml) for gavage; Anchang Decoction low-, medium-, high-dosage groups received Anchang Decoction 1, 5, 10 ml/(kg·d) for gavage; Mesalazine group received Mesalazine suspension (10.5 mg/100 g) for gavage. Rats in the blank group and model group were gavaged with the same volume of normal saline for 7 days. Body mass and disease activity index (DAI) before and after administration were measured. 16s rDNA of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium in feces of rats was detected. FC content of rats was detected by ELISA.Results:Compared with the model group, the weight of rats in each administration group increased ( P<0.05), DAI score decreased ( P<0.05), and the level of calprotectin in feces decreased ( P<0.05), and there was no significant difference in the levels of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium in each administration group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Anchang Decoction can improve the intestinal micro-ecology by regulating the level of calprotectin in rats with severe ulcerative colitis, thereby playing a therapeutic role.

Objective:To investigate the application value of donor liver autologous portal venous blood rinse in orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).Methods:The retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 35 pairs of donors and recipients who underwent OLT in the First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China from May 2018 to June 2019 were collected. Of the 35 donors, there were 31 males and 4 females, aged (48±9)years. Of the 35 recipients, there were 25 males and 10 females, aged (47±9)years. Of the 35 recipients, 16 recipients undergoing donor liver autologous portal venous blood rinse were allocated into the portal vein group, and 19 recipients undergoing donor liver albumin water rinse were allocated into the albumin group. Observation indicators: (1) surgical situations; (2) postoperative situations; (3) follow-up. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and compari-son between groups was analyzed using the t test. Measurement data of skewed distribution were represented as M(range). Count data were descried as absolute numbers, and comparison between groups was analyzed using the Fisher exact probability. Results:(1) Surgical situations. The anhepatic phase time and arterial blood Ca 2+ concentration within 5 minutes after reperfusion of the recipients were (52±12)minutes and (0.99±0.10)mmol/L in the portal vein group, versus (64±12)minutes and (1.05±0.07)mmol/L in the albumin group, showing significant differences in the above indicators between the two groups ( t=2.94, 2.22, P<0.05). The mean arterial pressure, arterial blood K +concentration and arterial blood pH within 5 minutes after reperfusion of the recipients were (70±24)mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa), (4.7±1.3)mmol/L and 7.27±0.06 in the portal vein group, versus (71±28)mmHg, (4.6±1.1)mmol/L and 7.30±0.07 in the albumin group, showing no significant difference in the above indicators between the two groups ( t=0.14, 0.30, 1.22, P>0.05). (2) Post-operative situations. Cases with post-reperfusion syndrome (PRS), cases with severe PRS of cardiac arrest, cases with primary graft nonfunction of the recipients were 6, 0, 2 in the portal vein group, versus 8, 1, 1 in the albumin group, showing no significant difference in the above indicators between the two groups ( P>0.05). Total bilirubin on postoperative day 7 of the recipients was (90±52)μmol/L in the portal vein group, versus (166±112)μmol/L in the albumin group, showing a significant difference between the two groups ( t=2.66, P<0.05). International normalized ratio on postoperative day 7, the highest alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase within 7 days after operation of the recipients were 2.1±2.0, (1 952±2 813)IU/L and (3 944±6 673)IU/L in the portal vein group, versus 1.8±0.6, (1 023±1 014) IU/L and (2 005±2 910)IU/L in the albumin group, showing no significant difference in the above indicators between the two groups ( t=0.66, 1.23, 1.08, P>0.05). Recipients with hepatic artery complication and biliary complication were 1 and 2 in the portal vein group, versus 0 and 4 in the albumin group, showing no significant difference in the above indicators between the two groups ( P>0.05). There were 3 cases and 2 cases died during the perioperative period in the portal vein group and the albumin group, respectively. (3) Follow-up. Of the 35 recipients, 30 recipients were followed up for 534(range, 28?776)days after operation. During the follow-up, there were 3 patients with postoperative complications in the portal vein group including 2 cases died and 1 case recovered after sympto-matic treatment. There were 5 patients with postoperative complications in the albumin group including 1 case died and 4 cases recovered after symptomatic treatment. Up to the follow-up date, 11 patients in the portal vein group and 16 patients in the albumin group were in good condition. Conclusion:Rinse of the donor liver with autologous portal venous blood during liver transplantation can shorten the time of anhepatic phase, without increasing the occurrence of post-reperfusion syndrome, ischemia re-perfusion injury and biliary tract complications.

Antipyretic-analgesics are currently one of the most prescribed drugs in children.The clinical application of antipyretic-analgesics for children in our country still have irrational phenomenon, which affects the therapeutic effect and even poses hidden dangers to the safety of children.In this paper, suggestions were put forward from the indications, dosage form/route, dosage suitability, pathophysiological characteristics of children with individual differences and drug interactions in the symptomatic treatment of febrile children, so as to provide reference for the general pharmacists when conducting prescription review.

Objective: To study the clinicopathological characteristics, immunophenotype, pathologic diagnosis and differential diagnosis of diffuse pulmonary meningotheliomatosis (DPM). Methods: The clinical data, histological features and immunohistochemical results of three cases of DPM collected from January 2016 to May 2018 at Guangdong Provincial People′s Hospital were analyzed, and the relevant literature reviewed. Results: The three DPM patients age was 53, 69 and 74 years. The lesions consisted of multiple minute pulmonary meningothelial-like nodules profusely involving the lungs. Microscopically, they showed typical morphology, characterized by medium-sized elongated tumor cells resembling meningothelial cells with whorled/nested clusters. The cells were uniform and had abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm with oval nuclei with delicate chromatin. Immunohistochemical staining showed tumor cells were diffusely and strongly positive for EMA, vimentin and PR, but were negative for CAM5.2, CgA, Syn, CK7 and TTF1. Conclusions DPM is extremely rare, and may be confused with primary interstitial pulmonary processes and metastatic malignant tumors of lung. Recognition of this entity is essential for pathologists to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.

Objective: To study the clinicopathological characteristics of cardiac neoplasms. Methods: A total of 689 cases of cardiac neoplasms from January 1st 1992 to December 31th 2017 at Guangdong Provincial People′s Hospital were collected. The clinical data and histologic features were analyzed along with a review of literature. The pathological diagnosis and classification were based on the criteria of WHO 4th edition(2015). Results: Among 689 cases of cardiac neoplasms, 259 were male and 430 were female patients, with age from 0 to 84 years (mean of 48 years). The peak incidence was between the fourth and sixth decade. Among patients younger than 20 years, there were 24 males and 12 females. 674 cases(674/689,97.8%)were primary cardiac tumors and 15 cases were secondary tumors (15/689,2.2%). Amongst the primary cardiac neoplasms, 625 cases were benign(625/674,92.7%), 7 cases were borderline (7/674, 1.0%), and 42 cases were malignant (42/674, 6.2%). The incidences of benign, borderline and malignancy heart tumors among patients below 20 years old were lower than those of patients over 20 years of age (4.8% vs. 95.2%; 3/9 vs. 6/9; 5.5% vs. 94.5%, respectively). Of the benign tumors, 406 cases were female and 219 cases were male. More male than female patients were seen in borderline and malignancy cardiac tumor categories (6∶3; 34∶21). Of 625 benign tumors, 577 cases were myxoma(85.6%), which mainly occurred in patients over 20 years of age(85.9% vs. 14.1%) with a female predominance. Non-myxomas mainly occurred in children and adolescent patients compared to adult (55.6% vs. 44.4%, P<0.01) with a male predominance. Overall, 524 tumors originated from the left atrium, 84 cases from the right atrium, 26 cases from the pericardium, 23 cases from the right ventricular, and 11 cases from the left ventricle. However, 21 cases were multicentric or involving cardiac valves. Benign tumors mainly involved left heart(76.3%) vs. right heart(81/625, 12.6%). The mostly common location of borderline tumors was right heart(5/9). Malignant tumors tended to involve the right heart(22/55,40.0%) and pericardium(18/55, 32.7%). Conclusions Although the incidence of cardiac neoplasms is low,various tumor types can occur, most of which are myxoma with a female predominance. Non-myxomas mainly occur in children and adolescents with a male predominance.