Objective To explore the clinical effect of sometostatin in the treatment of severe acute pancreatitis and its influence on the level of TNF-α.Methods 68 cases with severe acute pancreatitis were randomly divided into two groups,34 cases in the control group were received general treatment,34 cases in the observation group were given sometostatin on the basi of general treatment for 5 ～ 7 days.The clinical effects and clinical indexes were observed and compared between the two groups.Results After treatment for 3 days,the level of TNF-α in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group( P ＜0.05 ),and the observation group patients recovered rapidly.The recovery time of blood amylase and intestinal function,hospital stay days,incidence of complications and mortality in the observation group were significantly shorter than those in the control group ( P ＜ 0.05 ).Conclusion Sometostatin is effective for treatment of severe acute pancreatitis,can decrease the level of TNF-α significantly,shorten disease course and improve the prognosis,which is good for clinical application.

Objective To investigate relationship between atrial septal thickness and atrial function by transesophageal echocardiography(TEE). Methods TEE and automatic bound detection (ABD) were performed in 83 consecutive sinus rhythm subjects including four groups: control group, nonrheumatic heart disease group, rheumatic mild mitral stenosis group and rheumatic severe mitral stenosis group. Results Atrial septal thickness(AST)and atrial septal thickness fraction (ASTF) were different in various heart diseases. There was high correlation respectively between left atrial diameter(LAD) and AST(r= -0.601 8 ,P

Over 3 000 pictures on five major parasites(schistosome,filaria,hookworm,leishmania and plas-modium)collected between 1950 and 1990 were edited and a searching system was established. The data can be used with a network-based version through a LAN system in the Institute. The adoption of Digital Computerized Management makes it possible for sharing resources in human parasitology.

A 7?year?old girl presented with a plaque on the left side of the face for 4 years. Skin examination revealed a well?marginated circular firm plaque measuring 6 cm × 5 cm in size on the left side of the face with purulent crusts on the surface, which was nontender to palpation. Histopathologic study showed ulceration and necrosis in some areas in the epidermis, diffuse dermal infiltration of lymphocytes, histiocytes and epithelioid cells with the presence of many neutrophilic granulocytes in some regions. Both periodic acid?Schiff(PAS)staining and acid?fast staining were negative. After 25 days of tissue culture, scotochromogenic Mycobacterium colonies grew, and colony smears showed positive acid?fast staining. The sequences of 16S rRNA and hsp65 genes of the fungal isolate showed 100%and 99%homology with those of Mycobacterium szulgai, respectively. After the treatment with rifampicin, isoniazid and ethambutol, the patient′s condition was improved.

Objective To analysis of preoperative preparation,operation,character,advantage and deficiency of two non-robotic TIMAH approach in MIDCAB,and to observe the short-term follow up result.Methods 7 male CAD patients with classic unstable angina pectoris,the age ranged from 52 to 75 years,average (63.8 ± 8.5) years,underwent TIMAH and MIDCAB,in which 6 single LAD disease patients and one patient for reoperation with saphenous vein graft (SVG) graft failure to LAD and progressive obtuse marginal(OM) coronary artery disease.These patients were intubated with a double-lumen endotracheal tube,and one-lung ventilation were used to facilitate the procedure.In the approach of two incisions TIMAH for 4 patients,the thoracoscope was placed at the third intercostals space(ICS) on the anterior axillary line,and LIMA was dissected with endo-instruments placed from the two angles of mini-thoracotomy at fifth ICS on the midclavicular line.In the approach of three incisions TIMAH for 3 patients,LIMA was dissected with endo-instruments placed from two ports at the fourth ICS on the anterior axillary line and at the fifth ICS on the midclavicular line,and the thoracoscope was placed at the second or third intercostals space (ICS) on the anterior axillary line.Anastomosis of LIMA and LAD followed through mini-thoracotomy at fifth ICS with the heart stabilizer after TIMAH.SVG graft was used from LIMA to OM in the reoperation patient.Results All patients underwent TIMAH and MIDCAB safely without transferece to stenotomy,only one LIMA was extended with 2 cm SVG for injure at the distal.In 6 single vessel disease patients the length of mini-thoracotomy incision was (6.0 ± 0.9) cm,TIMAH time was (112 ±18) min,operation time was (293 ± 75) min,bleeding volume was (233 ± 52) ml,endotracheal tube time was (14.2 ± 10.7) h,ICU time was (1.8 ±0.4) d and hospital stay time was (10.1 ±6.7) d.All patients were uneventful discharged and with no recurrence of cardiac symptoms in short-term follow up.Conclusion TIMAH can perform safely in both approaches for LIMA prepare to MIDCAB as described before.The minimally invasive procedure need not enlarge incision for LIMA harvesting with good short term results.

BACKGROUND: superparamagnetic ferric oxide nanoparticle exhibits small diameter, good water solubility, histocompatibility, superparamagnetism and surface area effect, allowing the application in nuclear magnetic resonance and biomacromolecule as carriers. OBJECTIVE: To construct superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles coated by dextran (DCIONP), determine its physical and magnetic properties and evaluate the magnetic properties of tumor cells labeled by DCIONP in vitro. METHODS: The DCIONP was obtained by means of classical coprecipitation in dextran solution. Its size was determined by the transmission electron microscopy, and the crystal formation in DCIONP was measured by X-ray diffraction analysis. T2 values as well as relaxation rate were evaluated with a 1.5T MR system. After ostecsarcoma cell line MG63, hepatocellular carcinoma cell line HGP2 and rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal cells were labeled by DCIONP in vitro, the perls blue staining and the transmission electron microscopy were performed to observe intracellular iron. In addition, the change of magnetic signal intensity was measured by 1.5T MR. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The iron size was 10 nm and the formation of Fe_3O_4 crystal in DCIONP was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis. These nanoparticles possessed some characteristic of superparamagnetic and showed the spin-spin relaxation rate of 3.936×10~6 mol/s. After three kinds of cells were labeled by DCIONP, the nanoparticles were mainly located in nucleus, and partially in cytoplasm confirmed. The spin-spin relaxations were shortened gradually compared with increasing labeled cells. Obvious magnetic attenuation was measured at 2×10~9/L and 2×10~(10)/L labeled cells. Results show that the prepared nanoparticle with stable physical and magnetic prosperities was developed, and it is able to product characteristic magnetic attenuation on the magnetic labeled tumor cells by 1.5T MR.

Objective To assess whether the G870A polymorphism of cyclin D1 (CCND1)was associated with individual susceptibility to gastric cancer in China. Methods Case-control study of 214 individuals was conducted, including 108 controls (non ulcerative dyspepsia) and 106 cases of gastric cancer. The polymorphism analysis of CCND1 A/G was performed in blood samples by PCR-RFLP method. Results The frequency of GG genotype was 19.8% and 7.4% in patients with gastric cancer and controls, respectively. The risk for gastric cancer in patients homozygous (GG) for CCND1 genotypes was 3.5 times higher in comparison with patients carrying AA genotypes (P＜0.05, OR =0.281). Furthermore, the stratification analyses showed that the male, elderly (≥60 years) or H. pylori infected gastric cancer patients who carrying GG genotype were more susceptible to gastric cancer compared with those carrying AA or GA genotype. Conclusion GG genotype is associated with increased susceptibility to gastric cancer in high risk area of Xi'an.

Objective To study the influence of 4-aminopyridine(4-AP)on proliferation,production,and apoptosis through inhibiting voltage-gated K+channel(Kv)in ovarian luteinized granulosa cells.nethods Ovarian luteinized granulosa cells were recovered from 25 women with regular menses who underwent in vitro fertilization programme.The cultured granulosa cells were divided into 4 groups:blank group,4-AP treated group,human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG)-induced group and hCG+4-AP cotreated group.The final concentrations of hCG and 4-AP were 1250 U/L and 5 nmol/L respectively.The progesterone production WaS detected by the chemoluminescence method.The expression of Kv mRNA on human ovarian luteinized granulosa cell was detected by RT.PCR The influence on the early apoptosis of gTanulosa cells bv 4-AP was observed by flow eytometry.Cellular caSpage-3 activities were observed with colorimetric method and the inhibition of the cell proliferation was studied using methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT)method.Results(1)Kv mRNA wag expressed in granulosa cell.(2)The progesterone production64),(206±32),(1991±172)and(763±79)nmol/L,respectively after24 hours culture.Exposure of the(3)The flow cytometry analysis and the cellular caapase-3 A405 showed that 4-AP increased the percentage ofearly phase apoptosis(P<0.01):4-AP treated group VS blank group[(40±5)%and 0.049 ±0.009]VS[(17±4)% and 0.029±0.008],hCG+4-AP CO-treated group VS hCG-induced group[(25±4)%and0.039 ±0.0081 VS[(15±3)%and 0.022 ±0.007].(4)24 hours after treated with 4-AP and hCG,theinhibitory rate of cultured granulosa cells of 4-AP treated group was higher than the blank group(19.7%VS0).and that of hCG+4-AP co-treated group was obviously higher than hCG-induced group(34.6% VS O,P<0.01).Conclusions The voltage-gated K+ channels expressed by ovarian luteinized granulosa cellplay an important role in cell proliferation,production,and apoptosis.4-AP may inhibit differentiation ofprogesterone in granulosa ceHs through the inhibition of proliferation and induction of apoptosis.

AIM: To establish the experimental acute pulmonary embolism(APE) model and observe the left and right ventricular pressure-volume relationship in different overload situations. METHODS: The present study consisted of seven anesthetized mongrel dogs that were divided into the control group, moderate APE group and severe APE group according to the various phase and different pressure load during the experiment. APE model was induced by suture piece injection through right cardiac catheterization. The hemodynamic indexes were measured by the simultaneous cardiac catheterization and echocardiography.RESULTS: (1) In the group with moderate APE, the pressure-volume relationship of right ventricle tended to right-upward shift, the area of chart increased, the shape of chart transformed form triangle to rectangle. The mild parallel leftward shift, the area of chart decreased mildly and no change of chart shape was observed in the pressure-volume relationship of left ventricle. (2) In the group with severe APE, the chart of right ventricular pressure-volume relationship tended to right-upward shift continuously, the area of chart decreased. The chart of the left ventricle tended to left-downward shift and no change of chart shape was observed in the pressure-volume relationship of left ventricle, the area of chart decreased. The erose shape of charts was also found.CONCLUSION: The chart of ventricular pressure-volume relationships is a practical and reliable method to evaluate left and right ventricular hemodynamic in APE.

Objective To investigate the regulation and the mechanism of Melatonin in calcium overload of pancreatic acinar cell in acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP). Methods Fifty-four Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were equally divided into three groups:sham-operation group (SO group),ANP group (created with retrograde cholangiopancreatography injection of sodium taurocholate) and MT group (ANP model made after intra-peritoneal injection MT for 30 mins).Rats were sacrificed at 1,4 and 8hours after operation and pancreas tissues were underwent pathological examination.The free calcium concentration of pancreas tissues was determined by fluorescence minitoring method; and the expression of CaMK Ⅱ in pancreas tissues at mRNA and protein level was tested by real-time PCR and Western Blot.Results Pancreatic pathological injury in ANP groups was progressively severe as time extended,which was obviously ameliorated in MT group compared with ANP group (the t value of compared pathological score at 1,4 and 8 hour was:-7.95,-9.72 and -7.69,all P=0.00).Compared at same time point,the free Ca2+ concentration of pancreas tissues in ANP group was significantly higher than that of SO group (the t value of 1,4 and 8 hour was 13.09,18.58 and 16.56,all P=0.00).It was a little bit higher in MT group compared with that of SO group,however was significantly lower than that of ANP group (the t value of 1,4 and 8 hour was -10.03,-11.75 and -11.02,all P =0.00).Compared with SO group,the expression of CaMK Ⅱ at mRNA and protein level significantly increased in ANP group; MT significantly inhibited its expression.Conclusions The expression of CaMK Ⅱ may be inhibited by MT interfere,and then lower the calcium overload in pancreatic acinar cell,which play a role in pancreas tissue protection.