Objective To investigate the toxic effects of ozone on rat astrocytes in vitro. Methods Twelve 1-2 day old Wistar rats were anesthetized with ether. Their brains were removed. Astrecytes were enzymatically isolated with trypsin and cultured. After different-speed cultivation and serial passage, astrocytes were seeded into 24 well plates and divided into 4 groups (n = 7 each): group Ⅰ normal control (group C) and group Ⅱ , Ⅲ , Ⅳ (group O2-O340, 60, 80) were exposed to ozone 40, 60 and 80 μg/ml respectively. After 2 and 4 h incubation, the astroeytes were examined under microscope. Supernatant was collected and cells were broken for determination of SOD activity and MDA content in the cells and LDH leaking ratio. Results Cells in group O2-O3 60 and 80 exhibited hypertrophy, vacuoles and black denatured grains in the cytoplasm and increase in proceses. SOD activity and MDA content were significantly increased at the end of 2 h incubation in group O2-O340, 60 and 80 as compared with blank control group. LDH leaking ratio and MDA content were increased in a concentration dependent manner at the end of 2 h and 4 h incubation, while SOD activity was decreased concentration dependently at the end of 4 h incubation. SOD activity was signifieandy decreased, while LDH leaking ratio was increased at 4 h as compared with that at 2 h in group O2-O360 and 80. Conclusion Ozone has toxic effects on cultured rat astroeytns in a concentration and time dependent manner.

Objective To observe the effect of Shengeyifei capsule on the inflammatory mediators in the airway and the pathology of the airway in the rat with chronic obstructive pulmonary diserse (COPD). Methods 60 SD rats were divided randomly into normal group, COPD model group, Jinshuibao control group and Shengeyifei groups. The COPD model was established by smoking and infusing lipopoly- saccharide (LPS). The level of interleukin-8 (IL-8) and tumor necrosis factor ? (TNF-?) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were measured and the pathology of the airway and lung tissue was observed after treatment on the rats. Result The levels of IL-8 and TNF-? in Shengeyifei groups were lower than in COPD model group (P

OBJECTIVE:To investigate synergistic effect of carbapenems combined with fosfomycin(FOS)on carbapenems-re-sistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from urinary tract infections in vitro. METHODS:The minimum inhibitory concentration was detected using agar double dilution method. The fractional inhibitory concentration index was determined by checkerboard meth-od. The effect of carbapenems combined with FOS on biofilm of P. aeruginosa isolates was determined using 96 crystal violet stain-ing. RESULTS:12 strains of carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa isolates were highly sensitive to FOS and amikacin,and were com-pletely resistant to imipenem and meropenem. The combination of imipenem with FOS could induce a synergistic effect on 4 strains (33.3%);meropenem combined with FOS could induce a synergistic effect on 5 strains(41.7%);no antagonistic effect of carbap-enems combined with FOS appeared. FOS combined with carbapenems could inhibit the biofilm of carbapenems-resistant P. aerugi-nosa(P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS:The combination of carbapenems with FOS possesses in vitro synergistic antibacteri-al effect on part of carbapenems-resistant P. aeruginosa isolates,the mechanism of which may be associated with inhibiting the bio-film.

Objective To investigate the alteration of nuclear factor kappa B( NF-κB) and tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-α) mRNA and protein in hippocampus in chronic constrictive injury (CCI) model of rats. Methods Seventy-six male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n = 38): the CCI group which received the chronic constriction injury and the sham group which received the sham operation as control. The mechanical and thermal nociceptive thresholds were assessed with paw withdrawal latency (PWL) to von Frey filaments and radiant heat at 1d before and ld,4d,7d,14d and 28d after CCI operation. Five animals were sacrificed at each time point for real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) and another three animals sacrificed at 7d postoperation for immunofluorescence histochemical staining. Results The thresholds to mechanical and thermal stimuli decreased obviously after operation in CCI group. The expressions of TNF-α and NF-κB mRNA began to increase at ld( (2.079 ±0. 104)times and 4d( ( 1.640 ± 0.064) times) after operation and reached the peak at 7d ((2.748 ±0.147)times, (2.010 ±0.096)times) ,then the expressions of TNF-a mRNA began to decrease,while the expressions of NF-kB mRNA maintained at a high level throughout the experiment. The result of immunofluorescence histochemical staining revealed that NF-kB and TNF-α protein expressions at 7 day increased significantly on the hippocampus,which was consisted with NF-κB and TNF-a mRNA levels. Conclusion The activation NF-κB and TNF-α in hippocampus may be involved in the procession of neuropathic pain.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect and safety d sorafenib in treatment of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.Methods40 patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma,were given sorafenib tablets methanesulfonate treatment,the initial dose of 800mg/d,bid,continuous administration of 21d,stopping 7d,The adverse reactions,efficacy and immunohistochemistry results were observed.Results40 cases with metastatic renal cell carcinoma were not found complete remission (CR) and partial remission (PR) ; The 32 cases in stable disease (SD)(80.0％ ) and 8 cases ( 20.0％ ) in PD; The incidence of 28 cases ( 70.0％ ) in digestive system; The expression of positive rate 30.5％ of local in connexin 32,Cx32 was significantly lower than that 1.2％ in metastatic renal cell carcinoma( x2 =8.123,P ＜0.01 ),The expression of Cx32 was negatively correlated with the clinical stage( r =-0.419,P ＜0.05 ) ;The expression positive rate of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) in renal cell carcinoma was significantly higher than 18.5％ in normal renal tissue( x2 =8.723,P ＜ 0.01 ) ; The expression positive rate 72.0％ in the limitations of renal cell carcinoma and metastatic renal cell carcinoma 89.1％ was not statistically significant( x2 =1.978,P ＞ 0.05 ).ConclusionSorafenibin for advanced kidney cancer had better disease control effect,and was new choice for treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

Objectives To evaluate the application of M38-P method recommend by NCCLS to dematiaceous fungi, and detect the susceptibility of itraconazole, fluconazole, miconazole, econazole, flucytosine, clotrimazole, nystatin, amphotericin B and terbinafine against dematiaceous fungi. Methods Using M38-P method forty-five strains of dematiaceous fungi were studied, which included 2 strains of Bipolaris spp., 1 strain of Drechslera spp., 1 strain of Curvularia spp.,14 strains of C. carrionii, 8 strains of F. pedrosoi, 3 strains of F. compacta and 16 strains of P. verrucosa. The media containing the fungi in the concentrations of (0.4 ~ 5) ? 106 CFU/mL were incubated at 35℃ for 5 ~ 7 days. Results The tested dematiaceous fungi were highly susceptible to itraconazole and terbinafine. Some of them were resistant to itraconzole, fluconazole, flucytosine and amphotericin B. Conclusions The data suggest that M38-P standards could be applied as the susceptibility testing of dematiaceous fungi, and it is necessary to monitor the resistant strains in antifungal treatment.

Objective To investigate the effect of high-flux hemodialysis on insulin resistance and microinflammatory state in elderly diabetic nephropathy (DN) patients with maintenance hemodialysis(MHD).Methods A total of 49 elderly DN patients with MHD and 10 healthy controls undergoing health examination survey were enrolled.Levels of homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR),interleukin-6(IL-6) and high sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP) were analyzed and compared between patients and the controls.Patients with MHD were randomly divided into two groups:high-flux hemodialysis(HFHD) group and low-flux hemodialysis (LFHD) group.Changes of the parameters including HOMA-IR,IL-6,hs CRP and urea excretion rate(kt/v) were observed before and after treatment for 12 months.Results Levels of IL-6,hs-CRP and HOMA-IR were significantly higher in DN patients with MHD than in the control group [(126.22±13.23)ng/L vs.(12.68±3.63)ng/L,(12.13±1.73)mg/L vs.(2.55±1.27) mg/L,(4.83 ±1.23) vs.(0.32 ± 0.15),respectively,all P＜ 0.01].The levels of IL-6 and Hs-CRP were positively correlated with HOMA-IR in elderly DN patients (R =0.656,0.729,R2 =0.43,0.532,both P＜0.01).Compared with before treatment,levels of fasting insulin(Fins),HOMA-IR and IL-6 were decreased in HFHD group after MHD for 12 months (all P＜ 0.05),while there were no differences in levels of Fins,HOMA-IR,IL-6 and hs-CRP in the LFHD group before and after MHD (all P＞0.05).The levels of Fins,HOMA-IR and IL-6 were significantly lower in the HFHD group than in the LFHD group after MHD for 12 months(all P＜0.05).Conclusions Insulin resistance and microinflammatory are common observed in elderly DN patients with MHD.High-flux hemodialysis may decrease the levels of IL-6 and hs-CRP,and ameliorate insulin resistance and microinflammatory state.

Objective To investigate the changes of plasma thrombomodulin (TM),tissue factor (TF),tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI),P-selectin (P sel),von Willebrand factor (vWF) and D-dimer (D-D) levels in patients with hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and its clinical significance.Methods Twenty-three cases of HFRS were divided into two groups according to the severity of disease (12 cases in mild group and 11 cases in severe group),and 20 healthy individuals served as control group.Blood samples were collected at every stage of the disease.Plasma TM,TF,TFPI,P-sel and vWF were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); plasma D-D was detected by nanoparticles enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay; creatine kinase MB isoenzyme (CKMB) was tested by immunosuppression assay; blood clotting time was recorded for blood coagulation functions; blood urea nitrogen (BUN),creatinine (Cr),alanine aminotransferase (ALT),aspartate aminotransferase (AST),and platelets (PLT) were also routinely tested.The comparison between groups was done by analysis of variance and two sided t test.Results During the acute phase of HFRS,the plasma levels of TM,TF,P-sel,vWF and D-D were significantly increased,activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) was prolonged,international normalized ratio (INR) was elevated,while fibrinogen (Fn) and PLT were decreased markedly as compared to control group.In febrile phase,there were significant differences between severe group and mild group in plasma TM [(1.78±1.00) μmol/L vs (1.33±0.35) μmol/L,t=2.600,P＜0.01],TF [(36.63±8.48) ng/L vs (32.93±10.61) ng/L,t=3.423,P＜0.01],vWF [(327.1±57.2) μg/L vs (260.3±63.2) μg/L,t=2.257,P＜0.01],APTT [(63.9±20.5) s vs (48.7±18.6) s,t=4.920,P＜0.01],and INRlevels(1.8±0.6 vs 1.5±0.4,t=2.276 P＜0.05).The variation curves of TM,P sel,APTT,INR and D-D were similar to those of BUN and ALT,but contrary to PLT count.Conclusions There are significantly elevated plasma levels of TM,vWF,P sel and D-D,prolonged APTT,increased INR,and much decreased plasma Fn and PLT in the acute phase of HFRS,suggesting the presence of extensive capillary injuries and activation of platelet and coagulation system,which is closely associated with kidney,liver and cardiac muscle damage.Hence,it is essential to use antiviral agents,anticoagulants and fluid resuscitation in the early stage of the disease.

Objective To investigate the effect of lipoxin A4 LXA4) on radicular pain caused by intervertebral disc herniation.Methods Non-compressive intervertebral disc herniation was induced into forty-eight adult male Sprague-Dawley rats,and they were divided into a sham group (sham operation + 10 μl normal saline),a control group (modeled + 10 μl normal saline),an LXA4 10 ng group (modeled + 10 ng LXA4) and an LXA4 100 ng group (modeled + 100 ng LXA4),with 12 rats in each group.The normal saline (10 μl) or LXA4 (10 μl) was administered intrathecally right after the operation and on each of the three succeeding days.General behavior was observed and the 50％ paw withdrawal threshold (50％ PWT) was measured.On postoperative day 7 all the rats were killed and the ipsilateral lumbar (L4~) segments of their spinal dorsal horns were removed for determination of the expression of p-JNK,t-JNK,p-ERK and t-ERK proteins using western blotting.TNF-α,IL-1β and TGF-β1 expression were determined using ELISA.Results There was no significant difference in the 50％PWT of the sham group before and after surgery,but the 50％ PWTs of the control group and the LXA4 10 ng group were significantly decreased after the operation compared with their values beforehand and significantly lower than the value of the sham group at all time points.Moreover,the 50％ PWT of the LXA4 10 ng group on postoperative days 3 and 5 was significantly higher than the control group;as was the value of the LXA4 100 ng group on postoperative days 2,3,4,5,6 and 7.The p-JNK and p-ERK expression in the control group,the LXA4 10 ng group and the LXA4 100 ng group were all increased significantly more than in the sham group,but their expression in the LXA4 10 ng group and LXA4 100 ng group were decreased significantly more in a dose-dependent manner compared with the control group,with the LXA4 100 ng group showing the greatest decrease.There were no significant differences in t-JNK or t-ERK expression within each group.Conclusion LXA4 can alleviate radicular pain caused by non-compressive lumbar intervertebral disc herniation.The underlying mechanism involves inhibiting the activation of the ERK and JNK pathways,reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and increasing the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines.

Objective To investigate the effect of cogl410 on brain edema around lesion foci after traumatic brain edema (TBI) in mice and possible mechanism.Methods APOE-knockout TBI mice (n =130) were divided into cog1410 group and saline group according to the random number table,with 65 mice per group.Several time points (0,1,3,5,and 7 days) after TBI,13 mice were sacrificed in each group.TBI was induced with controlled cortex injury to the mice.A single injection of cog1410 solution or saline was administered via the caudal vein in 30 minutes after TBI.Levels of aquaporin-4 (AQP-4) around the lesion tissues were measured using the Western blot and q-PCR methods.Brain water content was determined by the dry-wet weight method.Results Brain water content in cog1410 group and saline group increased after TBI,reached the peak at day 3 [(81.184 ±0.009)％ vs (84.184 ± 0.014) ％] and normalized at day 7 [(76.018 ± 0.003) ％ vs (77.790 ± 0.012) ％] (P ＜ 0.05).There were almost no changes in AQP-4 mRNA expression in saline group after TBI.Whereas in cog1410 group,AQP-4 mRNA was greatly down-regulated at day 3 (0.278 ±0.014),increased greatly at days 5 and 7 after TBI (1.744 ± 0.014,1.782 ± 0.003) (P ＜ 0.05).Level of AQP-4 protein in saline group was increased at day 1 (0.491 ±0.060),reached the peak (0.605 ±0.099),and gradually returned to the preinjury level at days 5 and 7 (0.434 ± 0.042,0.358 ± 0.034).By contrast,level of AQP-4 protein in cog1410 group revealed no notable changes at day 1,slight increase at day 3,significant increase at day5 (1.079±0.090),and apeak at day7 (1.247±0.210) (P＜0.05).Conclusion cog1410 can significantly alleviate brain edema around the lesion foci of mice with TBI,as may be achieved by altering the mRNA and protein levels of AQP-4.