Objective: To compare the effects of combination of TAM (tamoxifen) and ADR (doxorubicin) with the respective effect of TAM or ADR alone on the growth of human osteosarcoma MG-63 cells. Methods: The mRNA expression of ER (estrogen receptor) in MG-63 cells was detected by RT-PCR (reverse transcription-PCR). The morphological changes of MG-63 cells treated with TAM or ADR alone as well as the combination of them were observed under an inverted microscope, and the cell viability was tested by MTT colorimetric assay. Results: The expressions of ERα and ERβ were found in MG-63 cells. The typical apoptotic change of MG-63 cells was observed in each drug intervention group but not occurred in the control group without drug intervention. MTT colorimetric analysis demonstrated that the proliferation inhibition rate of MG-63 cells in the combination group was significantly higher (even two-fold higher) than those in the single-drug groups (with the same dose or double dose) (P < 0.05). Conclusion: ERα and ERβ are expressed in human osteosarcoma MG-63 cells. Both TAM and ADR alone can inhibit the proliferation of MG-63 cells, and the combination of the two can present more obviously inhibitory effect. One of the possible underlying mechanisms might be that TAM can enhance the sensitivity of MG-63 cells to ADR. Copyright © 2013 by TUMOR.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a kind of chronic autoimmune disease and osteoporosis is one of its complications.

To investigate the influence of Drynaria total flavonoids on proliferation and apoptosis of osteoblasts in tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)- mediated medium, so as to explore the mechanism of Drynaria total flavonoids in preventing and treating osteoporosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Polydatin is a monocrystaline compound isolated from Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc. (Polygonaceae) with biological properties, such as anti-inflammation, anti-oxidative and nephroprotective effects. Increasing number of studies have demonstrated the protective effect of polydatin on renal ischemia reperfusion injury. However, the possible mechanisms of this protection are not fully elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the effect of polydatin on ischemia-reperfusion induced expression of toll-like receptor4 (TLR4) in rat renal tubular epithelia cells (NRK-52E), and analyze the mechanism of polydatin on TLR4 signal pathway. The cultured NRK-52E cells were incubated in three gas incubators for a period of 6 h at hypoxia and 24h at reoxygenation to simulate the ischemia-reperfusion injury in vitro. TLR4 mRNA level was analyzed by real-time-PCR, and the protein expression of TLR4 and NF-κB by Western blotting, while TNF-α and IL-1β proteins expressions were detected by ELISA. Polydatin downregulated I/R induced mRNA and protein expressions of TLR4, and decreased the protein expression of NF-κB, TNF-α and IL-1β. The TLR4 blocker partially antagonized the effect of I/R on NF-κB signaling, and such inhibitory effect was markedly enhanced by polydatin. In the present study, polydatin protects NRK-52E cells from I/R injury possibly by relieving the inflammatory response through regulation of TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.
Animals ; Cell Line ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Gene Expression ; drug effects ; Glucosides ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Rats ; Reperfusion Injury ; drug therapy ; genetics ; metabolism ; Stilbenes ; pharmacology ; Toll-Like Receptor 4 ; genetics ; metabolism

OBJECTIVE:To study the effect and thepossible mechanism of low molecular weight heparin(LMWH)on immunocytes' adhesion to fibroblast-like synovocytes(FLS)isolated from patients with rheumatoid arthritis(RA)and to study LMWH'S possible anti-inflammatory effect on RA.METHODS:LMWH's interference on the adhesion of peripheral blood monouclear cells(PBMC)isolated from healthy volunteers to FLS of RA patients was determined by quantitative counting using flow cytometry.The expression of CYR61 in the in vitro cultured FLS of RA patients was detected using real-time PCR technology.RESULTS:When FLS culture system was added with PBMC,PBMC were obviously found to adhere to FLS,but the number of adhered PBMC decreased after LMWH treatment,which manifested as increase of deciduous PBMC,increased more with the increase of LMWH dose.There was a high expression of CYR61 in synovium tissue in RA patients.CONCLUSION:LMWH inhibited the adheresion of PBMC to FLS from RA patients in a dose-dependent manner,which might be attributed to its competitive combination with heparin sulfate sites on CYR61.

Objective This study is aimed to explore the effect of rhTNFR:Fc and methotrexate (MTX)-rhTN FR:Fc on joint destruction of collagen-induced arthritis ( CIA ) rat by establishing CIA rat model which imitates pathogenic factors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods CIA rat model were developed by subcutaneous injection of bovine type Ⅱ collagen.The rats with inflammation scores of two or above were randomly divided into four groups:the sterilized water treatment group (0.4 ml/w,intra-peritoneal injection),the MTX treatment group (1 mg/w,intra-peritoneal injection),the rhTNFR:Fc treatment group(0.8 mg Biw,intra-peritoneal injection),the MTX + rhTNFR:Fc treatment group (MTX 1 mg/w and rhTNFR:Fc 0.8 mg Biw,intraperitoneal injection).After treatment for 8 weeks,the rats were sacrificed and took the ankle radiography.Micro-CT scan of proximal tibia was performed and hard-tissue slices were made,and then the ankle's bone damage of each group was observed in order to evaluate trabecular variation and bone quantity changes of proximal tibia.Statisstical analysis was conducted with ANK-q test.Results After treatment for 8 weeks,the percentage of trabecular area and the trabecular number of the rhTNFR:Fc treatment group and the MTX-rhTNFR:Fc treatment were [(29.1±0.3)％,(26.7±0.6)％,(4.4±0.5)/mm,(4.0±0.6)/mm] (P＜0.01),which were evidently higher than the sterilized water treatment group and MTX treatment group (P＜0.01).The trabecular separation of Etanercept treatment group and MTX-rhTNFR:Fc group was obviously less than the sterilized water treatment group and MTX treatment group [(12.9±0.5)％,(13.2±0.4)％ vs (2.0±0.3)/mm,(2.2t0.2)/mm] (P＜0.01).Conclusion rhTNFR:Fc and MTX-rhTNFR:Fc can remarkably inhibit joint destruction of CIA rat.And their effect on inhibiting of inflammation and increasing peri-articular bone quantity.In addition,they are effective on inhibiting the reduction of local trabecular structure and increase of trabecular separation.

Objective To evaluate the outcome of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in treatment of stiff knee, and discuss the key points of operative technique and rehabilitation. Methods From February 2005 to April 2009, 23 patients with 34 stiff knees were treated with primary TKA. The study included 3 males (4 knees) and 20 females (30 knees), with the mean age of 56.9 years. Primary disease of the patients included rheumatoid arthritis (26 knees in 15 cases) and osteoarthritis (8 knees in 8 cases). Varus deformity was found in 10 knees (5°-15°), and valgus was found in 5 knees (5°-10°). Evaluations included preoperative and postoperative range of motion (ROM) measurement, hospital for special surgery knee score (HSS), blood loss, operative time and assessment of postoperative complications. Results All patients were followed up. The mean follow-up time was 32.2 (range, 24 to 40) months. At the final follow-up visit, the HSS score increased from 42.9±5.2 preoperatively to 85.7±4.3, the range of motion increased from 42.6°±5.7° preoperatively to 89.2°±10.5°. Sixteen knees in 12 cases underwent manipulation at 3 to 8 weeks postoperatively for unsatisfied ROM, but ROM was still less than 90° in 8 knees at the last follow-up. The average blood loss were (632.4±180.2) ml in first 24 hours (450-850 ml) and the operative time were (98.1±18.6) min (80-150 min). Deep venous thrombosis was found in 3 patients. All the symptoms relieved after anticoagulant therapy. Postoperative varus deformity was seen in one patient, but the function of knee was good. No revision was needed. Conclusion Primary total knee arthroplasty is reliable method in treatment of stiff knees. Sufficient soft tissue release during the operation, postoperative muscle strength exercise and essential manipulation are key points for satisfactory outcomes.

Recurrent seizures lead to abnormal expression of synaptic proteins,reorganization of synapse and formation of abnormal neuron network.Recently,it is identified that the synaptic proteins are involved in epileptogenesis.The abnormal expression of several synaptic regulatory proteins and postsynaptic membrane receptor proteins may result in epilepsy.The ion channels usually are the action target of most antiepileptic drugs.However,carbamazepine and zonisamide may interact with syntaxin and/or soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein receptor complex to exert its function of anti-epilepsy.The synaptic vesicle protein 2A is the action target for new anti-epileptic drugs,including levetiracetam,brivaracetam and seletracetam.

BACKGROUND: Proximal femoral nail anti-rotation is widely used to treat various intertrochanteric fractures. Although its operation trauma is small, and the blood loss of perioperative period is still large. Tranexamic acid has been gradually used to reduce the bleeding of intertrochanteric fracture. The effectiveness and safety of reducing blood loss during perioperative period were not reported. OBJECTIVE: To explore the safety and efficacy of tranexamic acid on perioperative blood loss in patients with intertrochanteric fracture undergoing proximal femoral nail anti-rotation. METHODS: One hundred and eight patients with intertrochanteric fracture undergoing proximal femoral nail anti-rotation were selected from First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine between January 2015 and January 2017. Among all the subjects, 52 patients who received the operation before January 2016 served as the control group and 56 patients who received the operation after January 2016 were selected as the treatment group. Half an hour before operation, patients in the treatment group received 1 g tranexamic acid dissolved in 250 mL normal saline by intravenous dropping; patients in the control group just received 250 mL normal saline by intravenous dropping. The bleeding volume, blood transfusion volume, hemoglobin, hematocrit, coagulation index, D-dimer levels and complications were compared between the two groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) During perioperative period, actual blood loss, intraoperative blood loss, dominant blood loss, recessive blood loss, volume of drainage, blood transfusion volume and blood transfusion rate were lower in the treatment group than in the control group (P < 0.05). (2) There was no statistically significant difference in the hemoglobin and hematocrit between the two groups before operation (P > 0.05). The hemoglobin and hematocrit of the two groups gradually decreased after the operation, and there was a slight improvement in the fifth day after surgery. At postoperative 2 hours, 1, 3 and 5 days, the hemoglobin and hematocrit of the treatment group were higher than in the control group (P < 0.05). At preoperation and each time point postoperation, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, and fibrinogen levels were not statistically significant between the two groups (P > 0.05). Postoperative D-dimer levels in the two groups were significantly higher than preoperation, and there was a return on the fifth day. There was no statistically significant difference between groups at preoperation and each time point of postoperation (P > 0.05). (3) The results suggest that the tranexamic acid can effectively reduce the dominant and recessive blood loss in patients with the intertrochanteric fracture, and it is safe and effective.

Objective To investigate the level of resilience in male patients of open ocular trauma, and to analyze its related factors. Methods A cross-section study was conducted in 116 male open ocular trauma patients in Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center from November 2016 to March 2017. The patients were investigated with general situation questionnaire, Connor- Davidson Resilience Scale, Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire, and Perceived Social Support Scale. Results The Connor- Davidson Resilience Scale score of male suffers was (65.69 ± 14.31) points with the low level. The patients at their own expense, poor, with higher suffering had lower resilience score(P <0.05). Social support, avoidance was positively related with resilience(r =0.308-0.558, P <0.01), acceptance was negatively related with resilience(r=-0.385, P<0.05). Multiple liner regression analysis showed that social support, acceptance, payment were influencing factors of resilience(P<0.05). Conclusions The level of resilience is lower in male patients with open ocular trauma, and which is impacted by economic factors, social support and coping method.