Aim To observe the expression of cyclooxygenase COX-1 and 2 in brain after spared nerve injury(SNI).Methods Pain thresholds by hot-plate test were determined before,1 h,12 h,1d,3 d,7 d,14 d,30 d and 60 d after SNI.Three methods were used to evaluate the change of brain COX expressionafter SNI,radioimmunoassay for measurement of PGF_(1?)(catalyzed by COX-1)and PGE_2(catalyzed by COX-2),RT-PCR for mRNA and Western blotting for protein.Time points for assay were before SNI,1 h,12 h,1 d,3 d,7 d,14 d,30 d and 60 d after SNI.Results Pain thresholds of mice decreased significantly during the period of 60 d after SNI(all P

Selective killing effect of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) on tumor cell makes it a potential anti-cancer agent that is widely studied.In recent years,NDV has become a research hotspot in anti-tumor medicine,while the ability to specifically kill tumor cells is the basis of antitumor drug.The tumor-specific killing characteristics and related mechanisms of NDV are reviewed.

Objective To identify the needs of home nursing of adult inpatients, and analyze the re-lated factors of the needs in order to give direction and information for the home care nursing. Methods A self-designed questionnaire was used to investigate the needs of home nursing of 172 adult inpatients. Results Of the 172 patients, 56(32.6%) patients considered the home care was necessary, and 66(38.4%) patients in an indifferent attitude,50(29.0%) patients thought it unnecessary. The need was positively related with the comprehension of home care. The need for home care of patients from different departments, age groups and subjective judgement of self-health had significant difference. Conclusions Home care are necessary for some kind of adult inpatients. We should perfect adult home care system and improve nursing level of community.

Objective To determine the dynamic change in IL-12 in MODS mice at different post-trauma time points and its relationship with immunodissonance. Methods 96 male C57BL/6 mice, 6-8 weeks old, were randomly divided into normal control, 3h, 24h, 3d, 7d and 12d post-trauma groups. MODS model were replicated by injection of zymosan into the peritoneal cavity of the mice. Spleen and blood were sampled at different time points. Pathological changes of spleen were observed by light microscope. Immunohistochemistry marker of IL-12p40 in spleen was produced by Powervision method. The levels of IL-12p40 and IL-12p70 in serum and homogenate of spleen were determined by enzyme-link immuno-sorbent assay,and T lymphocyte subsets were analyzed by flow cytometry, respectively. Results Atrophy of the white pulps, proliferation of monocytes and dendritic cells, infiltration of neutrophilic granulocytes in the red pulps could be seen in 12d post trauma group. During the "two hits" in early period (3-24h) and late period (12d) in MODS, the amount of IL-12p40 positive cells increased significantly in the spleen; the level of IL-12p40 increased, whereas the level of IL-12p70 decreased evidently, in serum and the homogenate of the spleen. In the early period, the amount of CD8 + T cells in peripheral blood increased, while the amount of CD4 + T cells reduced obviously in the late stage, thus CD4/CD8 ratio declined in both periods. Conclusions The results indicated that over expression of IL-12p40 by antigen presenting cells in immune organs was correlated with immunosuppression of MODS mice.

ObjectiveTo display the hot research points in stroke awareness, emergency treatment and evolution. Methods Papers on stroke awareness and emergency treatment were retrieved from Web of Science.Their knowledge atlas was plotted by key word frequency analysis and co-word analysis.Results The number of papers on stroke awareness and emergency treatment has been increasing year by year, and stroke awareness and emergency treat-ment have been concerned more and more since 1996 , indicating that the situation is still severe in stroke aware-ness and emergency treatment and no breakthrough has been made in this field.ConclusionStress should be laid on acute ischemic stroke, especially tPA, in study of stroke awareness and emergency treatment Research should be transformed into combined prevention and control from treatment .

Objective To investigate the effect of cellular membrane phospholipids on CD14 protein expression of macrophage stimulated by LPS. Methods Changes of CD14 protein expression and CD14 mRNA of macrophages stimulated by LPS in vitro were determined by Western blotting and RT PCR. Effects of membrane phospholipids on CD14 protein expression were also detected. Results After stimulation by LPS, CD14 expression increased at 1 h, reached the peak value at 5 h and decreased to the normal level at 8 h but CD14 mRNA reached the peak value at 3 h and decreased at 5 h. The levels of phospholipids and membrane fluidity decreased at 5 h but CD14 protein expression increased after LPS stimulation. After pretreatment with liposomes, membrane phospholipid microenvironment improved and CD14 protein expression decreased. Conclusion LPS can up regulate CD14 protein expression, which might be regulated at least at the transcriptional level of the CD14 gene. Changes of membrane phospholipid microenvironment may be an important reason for the up regulation of CD14 induced by LPS.

To compare the therapy, manifestations (such as body temperature, chest X-ray image and immunologic indexes, etc.) and prognosis in severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) patients with and without diabetes mellitus. The results suggested that rational use of glucocorticoid is important in curing SARS, and the recovery of cellular immune function and pulmonary lesion is slower in the diabetic SARS patients.

Objective To investigate the effect of 6 % hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 200/0.5 infusion before operation on postoperative immne function in patients. Methods Forty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of both sexes aged 21-58 yr weighing 47-79 kg were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n = 20 each): 6% HES 200/0.5 group (group H) and compound sodium acetate group (group A). 6% HES 200/0.5 10 ml/kg or compound sodium acetate solution was infused intravenously over 15 min before anesthesia induction. Anesthesia was induced with iv injection of propofol, fentanyl and vecuronium and maintained with target-controlled infusion of propofol and infusion of remifentanil. Venous blood samples were collected before operation and at 1 h, 1 day and 3 days after operation to detect the serum concentrations of IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, IL-2, IL-10, IgG, IgA andIgM. Results Serum concentrations of IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, II-2 and IL-10 were significantly higher after operation in the two groups, and serum concentrations of IgA and IgG were significantly lower after operation in group A than those before operation ( P ＜ 0.05 or 0.01 ). Serum concentrations of IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α were significantly lower, while serum concentrations of IL-2, IL-10, IgA and IgG were significantly higher after operation in group H than in group A ( P ＜0.05). Conclusion Preoperative infusion with 6% HES 200/0.5 can improve the immune function after operation in patients.

Objective To explore the possible risk factors that influence bone mineral density (BMD) in elderly men with type 2 diabetes. Methods A total of 80 elderly men with type 2 diabetes were included in this study. The BMD of lumbar vertebrae and femur were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). And fasting blood and urine samples were taken to check the biochemical levels of bone metabolism and blood glucose. The correlations between BMD and other related factors were analyzed. Results In this group, the prevalence rates of osteoporosis and osteopenia were 18. 6% and 53.8%, respectively. Body mass and body mass index (BMI) were positively correlated with BMD at all sites (r=0. 202～0. 298, P<0. 05 or P<0. 01). However, age and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbAlc) were negatively correlated with BMD of lumbar and femoral neck (r=-0. 172～-0. 211 ,all P<0. 05). Leptin was not only positively correlated with the BMD of femoral neck and Ward's triangle, but also with body mass, BMI, fasting blood glucose (FBG), total cholesterol and HbAlc (r=0. 219 ～ 0. 509, P<0.05 or P<0.01). Using stepwise regression analysis, body mass was the predictor of BMD at all sites assessed, while the HbAlc and leptin levels could respectively influence BMD at femoral neck and Ward's triangle (r~2= 0. 196 ～ 0. 276, all P< 0. 01). Conclusions It may suggest that differential factors predict the variance of BMD at different sites in elderly men with type 2 diabetes.

Aim To study the effect of TSA on vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMC)proliferation and apoptosis in vitro.Methods VSMC proliferation was analyzed by MTT assay and BrdU incorporation assay.Cell cycle phase distributions were determined by flow cytometer.The expressions of cyclin D1 and cyclin A were assessed by western blot.Cell apoptosis was quantified by detecting cytoplasmic histone-associated DNA-fragments and the level of cleaved caspase-3.Results TSA at a low concentration was adequate to inhibit serum-induced VSMC proliferation without significant cytotoxity.High concentration of TSA activated caspase-3 and induced VSMC apoptosis.TSA treatment reduced expressions of cyclin D1 and cyclin A,and blocked VSMC entry into S phase.Conclusions TSA inhibits serum-induced VSMC proliferation and G1→S phase progression of cell cycle.Histone deacetylase(HADC)inhibitors may constitute a novel therapy for vascular proliferative diseases.