Objective:To explore protective action of ultramicro-powder of Rhizoma Gastrodiae on nerves in the rat of Cerebral ischemia- reperfusion injury.Methods:The local ischemia-reperfusion injury at model was established by cerebral ischemia for 2 hours and reperfusion for 24 hours.HE staining,2,3,5-triphenytetrazolium(TTC)staining,immunohistochemical methods were respectively used to investigate pathological changes of brain slices,the size of cerebral infarction and nervous cell apoptotic relative proteins Bcl-2,Bax expression after treatment with ultramicro-powder of Rhizoma Gastrodiae.Results:(1)Ultramicro-powder of Rhizoma Gastrodiae could reduce the size of cerebral infarction.When the low,middle and high dose groups were compared with the ischemia group there were significant differences(P

The aim of this study was to determine the role of neutrophil collagenase in the pathogenesis of acute lung injury induced by endotoxin. 28 Sprague-Dawley were randomized into control group and LPS-enduced groups. Samples of left lung were obtained in 2 h (group L1), 6 h (group L2), 12 h (group L3) after intravenous LPS. Immunohistochemsitry was employed for detection of expression of neutrophil collagenase. Pathological scores, lung wet/dry weight ratio and the number of neutrophils were measured. The results showed that the concentration of neutrophil collagenase in LPS-enduced groups (group L1, L2, L3) were significantly higher than that of control group (P<0.01). Pathological scores, lung wet/dry weight ratio and the number of neutrophils in LPS-enduced groups (group L1, L2, L3) were also significantly higher than that of control group (P<0.01). Moreover, among group L1, L2 and L3, there were significant correlations in concentration of neutrophil collagenase and pathological scores, lung wet/dry weight ratio, the number of neutrophils (P<0.05). The present study showed that neutrophil collagenase play an important role in the pathogenesis and progress of endotoxic acute lung injury.
Endotoxins ; Lung/pathology ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 8/*metabolism ; Random Allocation ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult/chemically

6.0,and the expression of CD62P in groupⅠand Ⅱ(32% and 36%)was significantly higher than in control group(28%).However,when the three groups were stored until day 7,all in vitro parameters determined of PCs were better maintained in control group than in the other two.Conclusions The 5-day storage of PCs in additive solution with 50% or 20 % plasma is feasible in terms of the in vitro function in platelet count and pH,however,PCs storaged in additive solutions are more easily activated.

Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is an early onset severe premature aging disorder due to a point mutation in LMNA gene which encodes nuclear lamin A/C. The mutation activates a cryptic splice site within exon 11 of LMNA, resulting in a 50-amino acid in-frame deletion in prelamin A. However, it is not clear how the mutation in a structural protein under the nuclear envelope could give rise to premature aging phenotypes. Recent studies showed that various abnormalities have been found in nuclear structures and functions of HGPS cells, mainly including progerin accumulation and nuclear morphology abnormalities, altered nuclear mechanical properties, changes of histone methylation patterns and epigenetic control, gene misregulation, p53 signalling activation, and increased genomic instability. Two hypotheses recently emerged in the explanation of the pathogenic mechanisms contributing to HGPS. No effective clinical intervention has been developed so far for HGPS. Several fascinating therapeutic strategies have recently been provided, such as farnesyltransferase inhibitors, antisense oligonucleotides and RNA interference. HGPS has been considered to be a model for studying the mechanisms responsible for normal aging. This study will help to elucidate the physiological functions of lamin A and nuclear envelope, together with their roles in normal aging process and diseases.

Objective To investigate the liver damage caused by single high-dose intake of ethanol in mice. Methods Twenty-four male Kunming mice were randomized into 2 groups. The mice in ethanol group were treated with single dose of ethanol (50%,V/V,12 ml/kg),while the control mice received distilled water. The serum biochemical indices were determined 16 h after ethanol exposure. The hepatic triglyceride (TG) and free fatty acid (FFA) levels and the histological changes were examined to evaluate the fat accumulation,while the Ca2+-induced mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT) was detected for the mitochondrial function assay. The liver and mitochondrial malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) levels were determined to assess the lipid peroxidation level. The activities and the protein expression of the CYP2E1,1A2,3A were determined. Results Slow response,ataxia and righting reflex disappearance were gradually emerged,which disappeared at about 3 h later. Compared with the control group,the liver index,the serum ALT and AST activities,the hepatic TG,FFA,and MDA levels,and the activity and protein level of the CYP2E1 significantly increased,while the liver GSH level significantly decreased (P0.05). In addition,A540 of ethanol group was higher than that of control group (P

Objective To study the effects of tri-ortho-cresyl phosphate(TOCP) on mitochondrial membrane permeability in hen's nerve tissues and investigate the mechanism of the organophosphorus ester-induced delayed neurotoxicity(OPIDN).Methods Adult Roman hens were randomly divided into four groups,including three treated groups and one control group(24 in each group).The hens in the experimental groups were treated with TOCP by gavage at the single dosages of 185,375 and 750 mg/kg respectively.TOCP was dissolved in corn oil and administered at 0.65 ml/kg.The control hens received an equivalent volume of corn oil by gavage.The hens were sacrificed on the 1st,5th,15th and 21st day after treatment and the cerebrum,cerebellum,spinal cord were dissected and homogenized in ice bath.The mitochondria in these nerve tissues were extracted to determine the changes of the membrane permeability and membrane potential.Results Compared with the control group,no significant increase of the mitochondrial membrane permeability in the cerebrum was observed in treated groups.In the cerebellum,the membrane permeability in the 185 mg/kg group had no significant changes,while in the 375 and 750 mg/kg groups it increased significantly on the 1st and 5th day after TOCP treatment(P

Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(MODS),a hot topic worldwide,has made rapid progress with nigh mortality.MODS in pediatrics versus MODS in adults are similar but different.Due to special age-related physiological characteristics.It is difficult to carry out randomized controlled clinical study compared with adults.Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric MODS can only be obtained with reference to adult MODS.This study reviews on the epidemiology,clinical scoring system,pathogenesis,clinical features and treatment of MODS in pediatrics.

Objective To investigate the efficiency and safety of stent implantation for severe pulmonary vein stenosis after radiofrequency ablation (RFA)of atrial fibrillation.Methods The clinical date of 231 cases with atrial fibrillation received RFA treatment were analyzed retrospectively.Eight cases were confirmed with severe pulmonary vein stenosis after RFA by CTA.The stents were implanted after angiography.Results All the 1 9 serious pulmonary vein stenosis from the 8 patients were treated stent implantation.The degree of pulmonary vein stenosis,trans-stenotic gradient,mean pulmonary pressure and the level of BNP were significantly decreased after treatment (P <0.01).The minimal diameter of the stenosis was significantly increased compared with preoperative (P <0.01).Six months after stenting,2 patients in 4 pulmonary veins were stenosis.The stenosis was successfully di-lated by repeated interventions with balloon dilation.There was no stenosis appeared in the patients after the repeated interventions with balloon dilation for 3 months.Conclusion Stenting implantation was a feasible and safety method for severe pulmonary vein stenosis after RFA.

Noise is a common occupational hazardous factor in the workplace. In addition to the specific damage to the auditory ， system of workers it can also harm the cardiovascular system and cause a serious disease burden. The mechanism of ， occupational noise on the cardiovascular system of workers is mainly oxidative stress inflammation and vascular endothelial ， - - - damage. As a stressor noise mainly leads to the changes of sympathoadrenal medullary system and hypothalamic pituitary ， ， ， - ， adrenal axis. The substances that play an important role include catecholamines cortisol angiotensin Ⅱ endothelin 1 - endothelial nitric oxide synthase and interleukin 6. The population epidemiological studies have shown that occupational noise ， exposure can lead to elevated blood pressure abnormal electrocardiogram and elevated blood lipids in workers. The influencing （ ， ， ） factors include noise characteristics intensity cumulative noise exposure and frequency and noise combined with other （ ， ， ， - ， occupational hazards such as high temperature welding fumes organic solvents hand transmitted vibration and work ） ， ， ， shifts . However due to the influence of research conditions experimental design and other factors some research conclusions still have limitations. More prospective and comprehensive studies are needed to verify the relevant conclusions in the future.

Objective To evaluate effects of the combined and classic dexamethasone suppression test(DST)on the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome.Methods Retrospective analysis was made about the results of DST from 152 patients of Cushing syndrome with surgically confirmed causes in recent 10 years.Results The diagnosis accuracy of overnight low dose DST,classic low dose DST and of combined low dose DST was 97.5%,96.1%and 97.6% respectively for determining diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome.No obvious difference was found in three groups(P=0.86).The diagnosis accuracy of 31 cases of classic and 17 cases of combined high dose DST was 80.6%(25/31)and 76.4% respectively without obvious difference(P =0.73)for locating diagnosis of Cushing's disease.The diagnosis accuracy of classic and combined high dose DST was 94.2% and 95.5% respectively without obvious difference(P =0.83)for locating diagnosis of ACTH independent Cushing's syndrome.Sensitivity and specificity for Cushing's disease were 81.5% and 92.5% in classic low dose and high dose DST and 77.8% and 95.5% in combined low dose and high dose DST.Conclusion Compared to the classic DST,combined DST has the advantages of double controls,simplicity and saving time.Because diagnosis accuracy of combined DST is in accordance with the classic DST,it is recommended to be a routine for diagnosing Cushing's syndrome.