Objective: To investigate the differentiated expressions of EphB2 protein in colorectal carcinoma at different clinicopathologic staging and in different colorectal carcinoma cell lines with varying metastasis potential and explore the effect of EphB2 on colorectal cancer and its action mechanism. Methods: Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of EphB2 and microvascular density (MVD) in colorectal carcinoma tissues (n = 43) and normal colon tissues (n = 10) was detected. Four colorectal carcinoma cell lines with varying metastasis potential, SW480, HT29, HCT116, and LoVo cells, were cultured in vitro. The expression of EphB2 protein was measured by Western blotting and the transcription of EphB2 mRNA was determined by RT-PCR. Results: EphB2 was expressed in the cytoplasm of the most colon carcinomas. EphB2 receptor expression was negatively related with tumor infiltration depth and distant metastasis; EphB2 receptor expression was positively related with the differentiation degree of colon cancer. Expression of EphB2 protein had positive correlation with MVD in tumor tissues; the expression level of EphB2 was decreased in high-metastatic HCT116 and LoVo cells compared with low-metastatic SW480 and HT29 cells. Conclusion: Decreased expression of EphB2 may promote the carcinogenesis and progression of colorectal carcinoma. One of the explanations for the effect of EphB2 is its regulaion on tumor angiogenesis.

Objective:To compare the drug release of nifedipine sustained-release tablets from four manufacturers to evaluate the intrinsic quality. Methods:The drug release rate was determined by UV respectively with pH 1. 2 HCl solution, pH 4. 0 sodium ace-tate buffer, pH 6. 8 phosphate buffer and water as the dissolution medium. The dissolution curves were compared by f2 factor. Results:The drug release rate of nifedipine sustained-release tablets from the four manufacturers all met quality standard of our country, al-though the dissolution curves in the different dissolution medium was various. Conclusion:There are differences in intrinsic quality a-mong the nifedipine sustained-release tablets from the four manufacturers. The dissolution examination standard should be improved fur-ther.

The insecurity factors of third-class steel implants in the clinical application are introduced.A method for organizing the stocking way and improving the management in hospital are used to monitor and manage all the processes of the steel implants.All problems in management are solved,and this can insure the operation security and depress the costs of patients.

Objective To analyze the features of poststroke depression (PSD) between men and women after acute ischemic stroke in China. Methods A total of 1917 ischemic stroke patients were enrolled from the Prospective Cohort Study on Incidence and Outcome of Patients with Poststroke Depression in China. The incidence of PSD and the features were compared between male and female patients. The factors related with PSD of every gender were extracted with Logistic regression analysis. Results The incidence of PSD was higher in women than in men (32.9% vs. 26.6%, P<0.01). There was no difference in the stroke score between women and men (P>0.05). The score of Hamilton Depression Scale was higher in the women than in the men, and the features were similar. Logistic regression analysis indicated that the history of heart disease, history of mental disorders and stroke score related with PSD in women, while the age, history of mental disorders, smoking and stroke score in men. Conclusion The incidence and related factors of PSD 2 weeks after ischemic stroke are different between men and women.

The sequences of ITS, matK, rbcL and psbA-trnH of 9 Gynostemma species or variety including 38 samples were compared and analyzed by molecular phylogeny method. Hemsleya macrosperma was designated as outgroup. The MP and NJ phylogenetic tree of Gynostemma was built based on ITS sequence, the results of PAUP phylogenetic analysis showed the following results: (1) The eight individuals of G. pentaphyllum var. pentaphyllum were not supported as monophyletic in the strict consensus trees and NJ trees. (2) It is suspected whether G. longipes and G. laxum should be classified as the independent species. (3)The classification of subgenus units of Gynostemma plants is supported.
Gynostemma ; classification ; genetics ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Phylogeny ; Plant Proteins ; genetics ; Sequence Analysis, DNA

OBJECTIVETo observe the effect of nourishing yin removing fire Chinese herbs (NYRF-CH) on the gene expression of hypothalamic growth hormone secretion peptide (Ghrelin) and its receptor growth hormone secretion peptide receptor 1alpha (GHSR1-alpha) at the puberty onset of danazol induced female precocious rats.

METHODSForty female SD rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, i.e., the normal group (N), the model group (M), the normal saline intervention group (NS), and the NYRFCH intervention group (NI), 10 in each group. 300 microg danazol was subcutaneously injected to all rats except those in the N group to prepare precocious rat model. NYRFCH and normal saline was respectively administered to rats in the NI and the NS group from the 15th day old for 7-10 days. No treatment was given to rats in the N group. Time of rats' vulva opening was recorded. Ovary index and uterus index were calculated. Peripheral blood levels of estradiol (E2), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH), and hypothalamic contents of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) as well as the gene expression of hypothalamic Ghrelin and GHSR1-alpha were determined. Results Compared with the N group, the vulva opening time was advanced in the model group; peripheral blood levels of E2 and LH, uterus index, hypothalamic contents of GnRH increased; peripheral blood FSH levels and mRNA levels of hypothalamic Ghrelin and GHSR1-alpha decreased (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). Compared with the M group and the NS group, the vulva opening time was not advanced in the NI group; peripheral blood levels of E2 and LH, uterus index and hypothalamic contents of GnRH obviously decreased (P < 0.05, P < 0.01); mRNA levels of hypothalamic Ghrelin and GHSR1-alpha increased (all P < 0.01). But there was no statistical difference in the hypothalamic contents of Ghrelin, or the number and activity of GHSR1-alpha (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSIONNYRFCH had regulatory effect on regulating hypothalamic Ghrelin and GHSR1-alpha at gene transcription levels.

Animals ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Estradiol ; Female ; Follicle Stimulating Hormone ; metabolism ; Gene Expression ; drug effects ; Ghrelin ; genetics ; Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone ; metabolism ; Hypothalamus ; metabolism ; Luteinizing Hormone ; metabolism ; Ovary ; Puberty, Precocious ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Uterus

Objective To investigate the effect of herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase/ganciclovir (HSV-TK/GGV)system driven by human alpha fetoprotein(AFP)enhancer on hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)cells in vitro and in vivo.Methods HCC-specific eukarotypic expression vector carrying suicide gene driven by AFP enhancer(pAFP-cDNA3.1-TK)was constructed.The plasmid was trasfected to AFP-positive HepG2 cells and AFP-negative SMMC7721 cells by liposomes.Protein and mRNA expressions of TK were detected by RT-PCR or Western blot.The survival rates of HCC cells were detected by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium assay.The effects of GGV on the in vitro proliferation,survival and apoptosis of HCC cells were observed,and the inhibitive effect of GGV on the survival of HCC cells in vivo was also detected.All data were analyzed by using the t test.Results The pAFP-cDNA3.1-TK was successfully constructed and transfected to the HCC cells.The protein and mRNA expressions of TK were detected in AFP-positive HepG2 cells.GGV dose-and time-dependently inhibited the growth and induced the apoptosis of HepG2 cells in vitro,but it had no effect on SMMC7721 cells.No protein or mRNA expression of TK was detected in the SMMC7721 cells.There was a significant difference on the inhibitory effects of GGV on HepG2 cells and SMMC7721 cells(t =2.58,2.73,3.12,P ＜0.05).GGV specifically inhibited the growth of AFP-positive HepG2 cells,and the inhibition rate was 46%;the growth of AFP-negative SMMC7721 cells was not influenced by GGV.There was a significant difference in the inhibitive effect of GGV on the growth of HepG2 cells and SMMC7721 cells(t = 3.36,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion HSV-TK/GGV systemdriven by human APF enhancer kills APF-positive HCC cells and inhibits the growth of HCC cells.

ObjectiveTo study the value of C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6(IL-6) in the (diagnosis) of acute pancreatitis (AP) associated with infection. MethodsSixty SD rats were randomly (assigned) into group AP (n=40) and sham-operation group (S, n=20). Plasma CRP and IL-6 were detected before AP(0h), and at 12h, 24h and 48h after AP. Serum amylase detection and ascitic bacteria culture were carried out at 48h. Results(1)In AP group, 36 rats were alive. Ascitic infection developed in 16 cases (group AP1), and not in the other 20 cases (group AP2). (2)Plasma CRP and IL-6 levels in group AP1 and AP2 were significantly higher than those in group S (all, P0.05). (3)In group AP1, IL-6 and CRP elevated significantly at all time periods after the model setup (P0.05). (Conclusions)Plasma CRP has predictive value in the diagnosis of early infection in acute pancreatitis, but plasma IL-6 is not sensitive to secondary bacteria infection in acute pancreatitis.

Objective To study the early prediction of infection in acute pancreatitis in rats by plasma procalcitonin (PCT) and c-reactive (CRP) detection.Methods Eighty SD rats were randomly assigned into acute infected pancreatitis group (I, n=20), pancreatitis control group (C, n=40) and sham-operated group (S, n=20). Blood samples were collected pre- (0h) and post-operatively (12h, 24h and 48h). Plasma CRP was analyzed by ELISA. Plasma and liver PCT was detected by Western blot.Results (1). Ascitic infection occurred in all the group B rats and 16 of 40 rats of group C (analyzed as group C1), and did not occur in the other 20 of 40 rats of group C (analyzed as group C2) and group S. (2). The plasma CRP concentrations elevated gradually after the model setup in group B and C1, which were significantly higher at 48h than those in group C2 and group S. (3). PCT was detected in high levels in plasma and liver tissues in group B and C1 at 48h post-operatively, and they were sighificantly higher than those in group C2 and group S.Conclusions PCT can predict early infection of acute pancreatitis, and detection of PCT combined with plasma CRP may help in the differentiation of acute infected pancreatitis. The liver may be an important organ for synthesis of PCT.

Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of Multislice CT scanning in patients with acute thoracic trauma. Methods151 patients with chest wound admitted after Multislice CT scanning were reviewed and analyzed. ResultsThis group of 151 patients with chest wound after X-ray and CT inspection were as follows:lungs were damaged in 139 cases including 52 cases with traumatic wet lung,94 cases with lung rip,28 cases with lacerated wound and 7 cases with tracheal bronchial tube damage.Damages outside the lungs were found in 108 patients including 83 patients with trauma in pleural membrane(hemothorax 27 cases,pneumothorax 32 cases and blood pneumothorax 24 cases),mediastinum damage in 9 cases(vertical mediastinal pneumatosis 6 cases,hematocele 4 cases and traumatic disphragmatic hernia 2 cases),thoracic wall damage in 76 cases(rib bone fracture 59 cases,breast bone fracture 18 cases and costal cartilages damage 5 cases).Clavicle and scapula fracture in 31 cases. ConclusionMultislice CT scanning was principal method for the diagnosis of chest wound,it had the advantages of scanning range,quick scanning and characteristics of high sensitivity,and it would certainly play a vital role in first aid process in emergency medical treatment of wound.