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AIM: To investigate the role of expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ?(PPAR ?) in pathogenesis of rat fatty liver.METHODS: The rats were treated with a low dose of carbon terachloride (CCl 4) and fed a high fat diet to produce fatty liver. We determined the concentrations of triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), free fatty acid (FFA) in liver and the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity, tumor necrosis factor-? (TNF-?), FFA in serum and the degree of hepatocytic steatosis. Total RNA of liver was extracted, and the expression of PPAR ? were analyzed by semi-quantitative RT-PCR method. RESULTS: In model group, the hepatocytic PPAR ? mRNA expression decreased to 0 41?0 28, compared to 1 41?0 29 in the control group ( P

Objective To explore the application of low-dose prospective ECG-triggering dualsource CT (DSCT) angiography in infants and children with Kawasaki disease (KD).MethodsNineteen children diagnosed of Kawasaki disease underwent low-dose prospective ECG- triggering DSCT angiography (DSCTA) with free breathing and transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE).The overall imaging quality was graded on a five-point scale. Interobserver agreement in subjective image quality grading was assessed by Kappa statistics.The location,number and size of the aneurysms and dilations were recorded and compared with those of TTE.Pearson correlation analysis was used to evaluate the agreement on measurements between DSCTA and TTE.The average effective dose of DSCTA in all 19 children was calculated.ResultsDSCTA was performed successfully in all 19 children.A total of 91.5 ％ (226/247) segments permitted visualization with diagnostic image quality. Fifteen patients were diagnosed with coronary artery lesions. A total of 28 aneurysms and 15 arterial aneurysmal dilations were detected by DSCTA,while 19 aneurysms and 13 arterial aneurysmal dilations were found by TTE.TTE failed to detect 9 aneurysms (2 in the distal right coronary artery,2 in the posterior descending artery,1 in the middle of left anterior descending artery,1 in the middle of left circumflex artery,2 in the distal of LCX and 1 in the obtuse marginal branch)and 2 arterial aneurysmal dilations (1 at the diagonal branch and 1 at obtuse marginal branch). The concordance of DSCTA and TTE in measurement of diameter and length of these aneurysms and aneurysmal dilatations are good (0.63 ± 0.20) and (0.58 ± 0.20) cm vs ( 1.49 ± 0.83 ) and ( 1.22 ± 0.66) cm ( r =0.989 and 0.965,P ＜ 0.05 ).There was a good agreement on overall image quality ( Kappa =0.87 ). The mean effective dose was(0.24 ± 0.08) mSv.ConclusionProspective ECG-triggering DSCTA with very low effective radiation dose is safe,reliable and more sensitive than TTE on diagnosing of coronary artery lesions,especially in the distal lesions,in infants and children with KD.

Objective To explore the clinical value of dual-energy CT angiography (DE-CTA) in the diagnosis of carotid cavernous fistula. Methods Fourteen patients suspected of carotid cavernous fistula underwent DE-CTA between Dec. 2008 and Feb. 2010. Image post-processing of DE-CTA was performed with the dedicated software to obtain bone-removal and non bone-removal images. Four experienced radiologists evaluated image quality of DE-CTA, the number, location and size of fistulae and dilation of cerebral veins. The bone-removal and non bone-removal images were compared for displaying of fistulae and other related lesions. Kappa test was used to test the consistency of image quality evaluation between two radiologists. The sizes of fistulae were measured with bone-removal DE-CTA images and non bone-removal DE-CTA images respectively and their results were compared by using student's t-test and the correlation test. Results Twenty-eight intracranial internal carotid arteries of 14 patients showed acceptable image quality. Fourteen cases were diagnosed as carotid cavernous fistula with both bone-removal and non boneremoval DE-CTA images. Two patients presented with bilateral lesions, while 7 patients presented with left lesions and 5 patients had right lesions. Totally, sixteen fistulae lesions were detected in 14 patients. The mean size of fistulae was (0. 36 ±0. 10) mm by bone-removal images, whereas (0. 35 ±0. 11 ) mm by non bone-removal images. There was no significant difference between the two methods ( t = 0. 29, P ＞ 0. 05 ),and good correlation was found between the two methods ( r = 0. 97, P ＜0.05). Thirteen dilated cerebral veins in 8 cases were found by bone-removal images versus 9 dilated cerebral veins in 6 cases by non boneremoval images. Conclusions Image post-processing of DE-CTA is a simple and useful method to identify carotid cavernous fistula. DE-CTA is also useful for therapeutic planning.

Objective To explore the optimal reconstruction windows in patients with heart rate (HR) over 91 (beats per minute) bpm, and to explore the feasibility of prospective ECG-gated DSCT coronary angiography.Methods Two hundred and thirty-two patients[body mass index (BMI):23-25 kg/m2, with stable HR, and average HR ≥91 bpm]with suspected or known coronary artery disease underwent retrospective ECG-gated DSCT coronary angiography.They were divided into 3 groups (A-C) according to the average HR of scanning.Images were reconstructed from 29% to 80% of the R-R interval in 3% increments.Two independent readers assessed the overall image quality by a five-point scale and determined the optimal reconstruction windows of each coronary segment and the ranges.Coronary arteries were segmented according to the guideline of the American Heart Association (AHA).The degree of interobserver agreement was determined by Kappa statistics.Results Three thousand three hundred and fortythree segments were considered to have diagnostic image quality in 232 patients.The ranges of optimal reconstruction windows of images were concentrated on 81%-61% and 51%-31%.In group A(91-95 bpm), there were 1183 segments in 83 patients, and the according proportions were 5.49%, 94.51%,respectively; In group B(96-100 bpm), there were 986 segments in 68 patients, and the according proportions were 0.20%, 99.80%, respectively; In group C(≥ 101 bpm), there were 1174 segments in 81 patients, and the according proportions were 0.17%, 99.83%, respectively.The optimal construction windows in 3274 segments out of 3343 segments in 232 patients were concentrated in 41%, ranged from 51%-31%.The image quality assessment in 3343 segments in 232 patients have a high inter-observe agreement (Kappa=0.883,P <0.05).Conclusion The optimal reconstruction windows of patients with stable HR(≥91 bpm) was concentrated in 41%, ranged from 51%-31%.When nothing except the window of data acquisition is considered, the prospective ECC,-gated DSCT coronary angingraphy can be used in patients with stable HR(≥91 bpm).

Objective To study the application of 64-slice spiral CT coronary artery angiography in children.Methods 21 pediatric patients were undergone 64-slice spiral CT coronary artery angiography.6 of 21 patients underwent selective coronary artery angiography.All patients underwent echocadiogram.Results 12 patients were showed having abnormal coronary artery,including double openings at right coronary artery in 3,RCA an LCX origin together from right aortic sinus in 2,LAD and right coronary artery trunk origin together from right aortic sinus in 2 and LAD and LCX origin directively from left aortic sinus respectively in 2,left coronary artery trunk origin from pulmonary artery trunk in 1 case,normal origin of coronary artery but their branches to be tortuous and expansive in 1 case,left coronary artery trunk closed up and right coronary artery to be tortuous in 1 case.Coronary artery simple or multiple tumor-like dilation in 6 cases with Kawasaki disease,3 patients with normal CT coronary artery angiography.In comparing with DSA,the accuracy of 64-SCT in diagnosis pediatric coronary artery disease was 100%.Conclusion As a minimally invasive examination,64-SCT coronary angiography is a valuable method to detect and diagnose the pediatric coronary artery diseases.

Objective To explore the clinical value of 64-slice spiral CT in the diagnosis of congenital cardiopathy.Methods 64-slice spiral CT angiographic date of 20 cases with congenital cardiopathy were analyzed retrospectively in comparison with the ECG and surgical results.Results 4 cases of atrial septal defect,6 cases of ventricular septal defect,7 cases of tetralogy of Fallots,2 cases of patent ductus arteriosus,1 case of right cardiac ventricle double exit in company with ventricular septal defect,1 case of coarctation of aorta and 1 case of interruption of aortic arch were showed by 64-slice spiral CT angiography.Six cases were showed having abnormal coronary artery.Pulmonary arteries of 7 cases were showed straitness in some extent.One atrial septal defect(3 mm) and one ventricular septal defect(2 mm) were missed.The accuracy of diagnosis is 90.00%.Conclusion 64-slice spiral CT heart angiography is an important examination in diagnosing congenital cardiopathy.

Objective To explore the clinical application of dual-soure CT(DSCT) in coronary artery.Methods 51 patients suspected with coronary artery disease underwent both DSCT coronary arteriography and selective coronary angiography(CAG), the DSCTA results were compared with that of CAG.Results DSCT coronary arteriography in 51 patients at any heart rate was successful.Coronary artery branches and part sub-branches were clearly displayed by DSCT angiography.Stenosis or obstruction of 166 coronary artery branchs in 51 patients were showed ,of them,150 branches were confirmed by CAG. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) and accuracy of DSCTA were 100%, 90%, 90.4%, 100% and 94.8% respectively.Conclusion DSCT is a valuable method in detecting the diseases of coronary artery with lower dose. The accuracy of the DSCT is approximate to the CAG.

BACKGROUND:Buyang HuanwuDecoction is commonly used in clinical medicine in treatment of intracerebral hemorrhage. Previous studies have been found that it has excelent neuroprotective effect, can efficiently inhibit the apoptosis of nervecels. Autophagic activity is closely related to apoptosis of nerve cels. CXCR4-PI3K autophagy signaling pathway has been verified in clinic. However, the effect of Buyang HuanwuDecoction is poorly understood. There is no study on Beclin-1 in the neuroprotective studies ofBuyang HuanwuDecoction.
OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects ofBuyang HuanwuDecoction on CXCR4-PI3K autophagy signaling pathway and Beclin-1 in rats with cerebral hemorrhage and related mechanisms.
METHODS:According to Rosenberg method, a rat model of cerebral hemorrhage was replicated and intragastricaly administeredBuyang HuanwuDecoction. Western blot assay was used to measure Beclin-1 protein. Immunohistochemical method was utilized to detect the expression of PI3K, AKT, stromal cel derived factor 1 and CXCR-4 protein. TUNEL assay was applied to identify apoptosis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) After administration,Buyang HuanwuDecoction could reduce the number of neuronal apoptosis in rats with intracerebral hemorrhage, up-regulate the expression of Beclin-1, PI3K, AKT, stromal cel derived factor 1, and CXCR-4 protein, and exert neuroprotective effect. (2)Buyang HuanwuDecoction could activate CXCR4-PI3K autophagy signal transduction pathway, both to stimulate autophagy and to regulate autophagy state, can inhibit apoptosis, and exert cerebral protective effect.