AIM: To investigate the effect of high glucose toxicity on JNK pathway and cell function of INS-1 cells.METHODS: Cultured INS-1 cells with or without IGF-1 exposure, were treated with glucose at 3 concentrations (5.6 mmol/L, 11.2 mmol/L and 33.3mmol/L), respectively. MTT was used to measure the cell viability. Apoptosis was determined by immuno-fluorescence and flow-cytometry analysis. The serine 270 phosphorylation of IRS and phosphorylation of JNK in INS-1 cells were detected in the presence or absence of SP600125 treatment.RESULTS: The cell viability decreased and apoptosis increased with elevated glucose concentrations. The percentage of apoptosis cells was 11.3% in 5.6 G group, 12.7% in 11.2 G group and 28.2% in 33.3 G group. There was remarkable increase in apoptosis in 33.3 G group with a 2.49-fold increase to the cells in the basal 5.6 mmol/L glucose. High glucose activated the serine 270 phosphorylation of IRS correlates with JNK phosphorylation in INS-1 cells. Using Western blotting analysis, the levels of JNK phosphorylation were 3.33 fold increased and serine 270 phosphorylation of IRS was 1.17 fold increased in 33.3 G group compared to 11.2 G group (P<0.01). IGF-1 treatment inhibited phosphorylation of JNK and IRS. SP600125 treatment completely blocked JNK phosphorylation in 11.2 G group and reduced JNK phosphorylation by 90% in 33.3 G group. In addition, SP600125 treatment partly reduced serine 270 phosphorylation of IRS by 88.3% in 11.2 G group and 80% in 33.3 G group, the viability of INS-1 cells increased and the apoptosis decreased.CONCLUSION: The toxicity of chronic high glucose, which inhibits the cells viability and induces the cell apoptosis, might be related to suppress IRS signal by activating the JNK pathway. Blocking the JNK pathway might relieve the effect of glucose toxicity to the β cell function by improving the IRS signal pathway.

Objective To investigate the expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 (MMP 9) in bronchial biopy mucosal tissue and its relation to airway eosinophilic infiltration,lung function and airway hyperresponsiveness.Method 10 subjects with asthma were enrolled,meanwhile,10 healthy subjects and 6 subjects with COPD were as controls.At the same time,immunohistochemistry was employed.Results Immunohistochemistry for MMP 9 was positive in all asthmaticus,and just as such in 2/6 subjects with COPD.On the contrary,immunohistochemistry for MMP 9 was negative in all healthy subjects.The amount of MMP 9 expression was positively correlated with the number of eosinophil infiltrated to airway (r=0 62,P

AIM:To investigate the effect of high glucose toxicity on JNK pathway and cell function of INS-1 cells.METHODS: Cultured INS-1 cells with or without IGF-1 exposure,were treated with glucose at 3 concentrations (5.6 mmol/L,11.2 mmol/L and 33.3mmol/L),respectively. MTT was used to measure the cell viability. Apoptosis was determined by immuno-fluorescence and flow-cytometry analysis. The serine 270 phosphorylation of IRS and phosphorylation of JNK in INS-1 cells were detected in the presence or absence of SP600125 treatment.RESULTS: The cell viability decreased and apoptosis increased with elevated glucose concentrations. The percentage of apoptosis cells was 11.3% in 5.6 G group,12.7% in 11.2 G group and 28.2% in 33.3 G group. There was remarkable increase in apoptosis in 33.3 G group with a 2.49-fold increase to the cells in the basal 5.6 mmol/L glucose. High glucose activated the serine 270 phosphorylation of IRS correlates with JNK phosphorylation in INS-1 cells. Using Western blotting analysis,the levels of JNK phosphorylation were 3.33 fold increased and serine 270 phosphorylation of IRS was 1.17 fold increased in 33.3 G group compared to 11.2 G group (P

To identify the key elements and available tools of regional health information resources plamling,the study introduced an innovative I-beam map,aiming to solve the two key questions of what and how to plan The paper covered such issues of planning as what is the present situation of regional health information,how to divide functional categories of regional health information resources,what are included in the business subclasses,which core data are used in the business process,which data to share and exchange,how to regulate such data,how to manage the regulations and make continuous improvement,and how to evolve towards planning standardization discriminatively.The study also drew a midfield line with such seven fields as medical service,maternity and child care,disease control and Drevention,health administration,emergency management,blood management and primary healtheare.This midfield line is used,along with stakeholders,planning process,information flow and planning output make the four quadrants,describing the whole process in the I-beam form.This practice can provide the methodology ofhow to plan,in the hope of guiding regional health information resource planning from theory to practice.

Regional health planning is a leading and scientific management philosophy for healthcare development in the international community.Information resources planning paves the way for scientific development.In the ongoing health reform in China,planning of regional health resources will play a key role by leveraging information technology.From the viewpoints of health information resources and information resources planning,the paper defines the concept of regional health information resources planning in microcosmic perspective.It summarized the five features of public welfare,specificity,imbalance,small channel and low noise,and non-symmetry.Authors compared the five planning modes,namely the community medical information resources mode,the general hospitals as the center of information resource mode,the regional PACS mode,the regional health data resource mode,and the regional medical coordination resources mode.In the paper,the planning is rounded up as four key points,that is,the basic steps of situation assessment and analysis,routine work of health information standardization,the planning should both comply with general rules of information resource planning and characteristics of the health sector,in addition to guidelines of forward-looking concepts.

[Objective] To observe the effect of combination of Rhizoma Coptidis (RC) and Fructus Evodiae (FE) in various proportions on rat models with heat syndrome. [Methods] Rat models with heat syndrome were set up by gastric infusion of Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae and Radix Astragali seu Hedysari. Fifty rats were allocated to five groups: normal control group (Group A), model group (Group B), model rats treated with RC and FE at the proportion of 6∶1 (Group C), model rats treated with RC and FE at the proportion of 2∶1 (Group D) and model rats treated with RC and FE at the proportion of 1∶1 (Group E). [Results] Ultrastructure of hepatic cells were improved in Group C, Group D and Group E. Indexes of heat syndrome such as temperature, serum corticosteroid (Cor) level and 17 - hydroxycorticosteroid (17-OHCS) content in homogenate of adrenal glands were decreased in Group C and Group D but stayed unchanged in Group E as compared with Group B ( P

Objective To establish a model of asthma mice with spleen-deficiency syndrome (asthma-SDS) and to investigate the effects of Cryptoporus volvatus ferment substance (CVFS) on the airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation in model mice. Methods An asthma-SDS model of mice was established by ovalbumin (OVA)-sensitized plus over-eating and over-exerting. The changes of lung resistance (R_L), inflammatory cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), lung tissue pathology, and spleen index were observed. Results Compared with the simple asthma model of mice, the airway hyperresponsiveness, eosinophils number in the BALF, lung tissue pathology, and spleen index in the asthma-SDS model of mice showed a significant difference (P

Objective To investigate principles of acupoint selection for the ancient acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of facial paralysis.Methods The ancient literature about acupuncture and moxibustion was collected and reviewed from the pre-Qin period to the late Qing Dynasty. According to the data selection criteria, acupuncture and moxibustion prescriptions of facial paralysis were collected and input into an ancient acupuncture and moxibustion prescription database. By use of frequency analysis and factor analysis, the principles of acupoint selection were obtained.ResultsTotally 257 prescriptions were collected which involve 74 acupoints. Through frequency analysis, 19 acupoints were obtained whose frequencies were equal or greater than 9, such as Dicang (ST 4), Jiache (ST 6), Tinghui (GB 2), Shuigou (GV 26), Hegu (LI 4), etc. Through factor analysis of acupoint variables, 6 common factors were obtained.Conclusion Based on analysis of the common factors, the principles of acupoint selection are summarized which were according to meridian, part and etiology for the ancient acupuncture treatment of facial paralysis. The results could provide a reference for clinical acupuncture and moxibustion treatment. It is feasible that factor analysis was applied to study principles of acupoint selection for acupuncture and moxibustion prescriptions.

The information organization mode of Chinese medicine is a key factor of meeting informational or analytical demands on Chinese medicine. This paper summarized the research status on information organization mode of Chinese medicine by using the basic principle of multidimensional data model, designing basic dimensions of Chinese medicine and its concept hierarchies. Finally, with an example of information query, this paper designed the multidimensional data model of Chinese medicine based on the star pattern and a multidimensional query system of Chinese medicine information. Based on the multidimensional data model, the information organization mode of Chinese medicine can provide powerful supports for the multi-angle and multi-level query using of Chinese medicine information.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the mechanism, clinical characterization, diagnosis and therapeutic approach of vocal process granuloma(VPG) induced by gastroesophageal reflux. METHOD: We performed a retrospective review of 4 cases. RESULT: In 4 male cases, 3 cases had no obvious symptoms of stomach and esophagus and 1 case had symptoms of bloating and acid reflux. Additionally, 4 cases in which lesions were all located to the left side were diagnosed by trial therapy with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with good responding. 2 of 4 cases were relapsed after operations. Meanwhile 4 patients were treated by Rabeprazole for acid suppression therapy and 3 cases were cured and 1 invalid case was cured by Pantoprazole. All patients were followed up for 4-48 months with no recurrence. CONCLUSION Gastroesophageal reflux is an important pathogenic factor to the VPG. The majority of patients with VPG do not have gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. Besides, most lesions located in the left are associated with sleeping position. The diagnosis is mainly based on the laryngoscope examination and trial of acid suppression therapy. Moreover, recurrence risk is high-with simple operation in VPG therefore the main treatment is a antireflux and it is also valid by replacing byother PPI treatment. The treatment must be long enough. Meanwhile, the comprehensive treatment should be noticed.
2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles ; therapeutic use ; Arytenoid Cartilage ; pathology ; Gastroesophageal Reflux ; complications ; drug therapy ; Granuloma ; etiology ; Humans ; Male ; Pantoprazole ; Proton Pump Inhibitors ; therapeutic use ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome