Objective: To observe the effect of vascular endothelial growth factor/polylactide-polyethyleneglycol-polylactic acid copolymer/basic fibroblast growth factor (VEGF/PELA/bFGF) mixed microcapsules in promoting the angiogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) in vitro. Methods: The BMSCs were isolated by the method of whole bone marrow adherent, and sub-cultured. The passage 3 BMSCs were identified by Wright-Giemsa staining and flow cytometry, and used for subsequent experiments. VEGF/PELA/bFGF (group A), PELA/bFGF (group B), VEGF/PELA (group C), and PELA (group D) microcapsules were prepared. The biodegradable ability and cytotoxicity of PELA microcapsule were determined，and the slow-released ability of VEGF/PELA/bFGF mixed microcapsules was measured. The passage 3 BMSCs were co-cultured with the extracts of groups A, B, C, and D, separately. At 1, 3, 7, 14, and 20 days after being cultured, the morphological changes of induced BMSCs were recorded. At 21 days, the induced BMSCs were tested for DiI-labeled acetylated low density lipoprotein (Dil-ac-LDL) and FITC-labeled ulex europaeus agglutinin I (FITC-UEA-I) uptake ability. The tube-forming ability of the induced cells on Matrigel was also verified. The differences of the vascularize indexes in nodes, master junctions, master segments, and tot.master segments length in 4 groups were summarized and analyzed. Results: The isolated and cultured cells were identified as BMSCs. The degradation time of PELA was more than 20 days. There was no significant effect on cell viability under co-culture conditions. At 20 days, the cumulative release of VEGF in the mixed microcapsules exceeded 95%, and the quantity of bFGF exceeded 80%. The morphology of cells in groups A, B, and C were changed. The cells in groups A and B showed the typical change of cobble-stone morphology. The numbers of double fluorescent labeled cells observed by fluorescence microscope were the most in group A, and decreases from group B and group C, with the lowest in group D. The cells in groups A and B formed a grid-like structure on Matrigel. Quantitative analysis showed that the differences in the number of nodes, master junctions, master segments, and tot.master segments length between groups A, B and groups C, D were significant ( P<0.05). The number of nodes and the tot.master segments length of group A were more than those of group B ( P<0.05). There was no significant differences in the number of master junctions and master segments between group A and group B ( P>0.05). Conclusion: VEGF/PELA/bFGF mixed microcapsules have significantly ability to promote the angiogenic differentiation of rat BMSCs in vitro.

Osteoarthritis is the commonest joint disease, but its etiology is still not clear.Recently the role of inflammation in its pathogenesis has been attached increasingly importance.Long noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs) play a key role in regulating the occurrence and development of inflammation-related diseases.This artiele reviews the research progress of LncRNAs in regula ting the occurrence and development of osteoarthritis through various endochondral inflammation signaling pathways in recent years , exploring the application of LncRNAs as a potential therapeutic target in the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis.

Compared to all the risk factors for osteoarthritis, the systemic metabolic factors have long been neglected. Recently, the role of metabolic disorders, including obesity, metabolic syndrome and hormone abnormalities, in the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis is becoming increasingly explicit. Furthermore, these facts have promoted the concept of “metabolic osteoarthritis”, which is helping to clarify the significance of metabolic factors as the evidence of phenotype of osteoarthritis and potential therapeutic targets for osteoarthritis.

Objective To investigate the relationship of TSH levels and TPOAb status before 20 weeks gestation with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Methods A total of 2885 pregnant women who underwent regular prenatal examination in Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University during April 1, 2017 to October 31, 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the TSH level before 20 weeks of gestation, they were classified into normal TSH (0.1 mU/L≤TSH<2.5 mU/L), normal high TSH (2.5 mU/L≤TSH<4.0 mU/L), subclinical hypothyroid (4.0 mU/L0.05). In multi-factor logistic regression analysis results show that the risk of a preterm birth in group D, group E, group F were higher than that in control group, the risk of gestational diabetes in group F was higher than that in control group (OR>1, P<0.05). Conclusions Women with subclinical hypothyroidism and high TSH before 20 weeks of gestation combined with TPOAb positive have an increased risk of preterm labor, and women with subclinical hypothyroidism combined with TPOAb positive have an increased risk of gestational diabetes. Therefore, clinical attention should be paid to such women, and the management of gestation should be strengthened to prevent the occurrence of mid-to-late complications.

Objective To explore the molecular mechanism of alveolar bone remodeling by studying the dynamic changes of IL- 1β expression in rat alveolar bone osteoblasts. Methods Rat models of increased bite force of the back teeth were established, and the expression of IL-1β in the alveolar bone osteoblasts were determined by HE staining and immunohistochemistry. Observation of the changes in the histological morphology of the periodontium was conducted microscopically. Rats with normal bite force served as control. Results The increase of bite force (within the physiological limit) induced the widening of the periodontal ligament and the osteogenesis in the alveolar bone. Significant enhancement of IL-1β expression was observed in the osteoblasts of rats with increased bite force, in comparison with that in the rats with normal bite force. Conclusion Increased bite force causes higher expression levels of IL-1β in the alveolar bone osteoblasts, initiating the destruction process of the bone but simultaneously the activation of the ossification, suggesting that IL-1β plays an important role in the regulation of periodontium remodeling in response to changes in the bite force

Objective To explore the molecular mechanism of alveolar bone remodeling by studying the dynamic changes of IL- 1β expression in rat alveolar bone osteoblasts. Methods Rat models of increased bite force of the back teeth were established, and the expression of IL-1β in the alveolar bone osteoblasts were determined by HE staining and immunohistochemistry. Observation of the changes in the histological morphology of the periodontium was conducted microscopically. Rats with normal bite force served as control. Results The increase of bite force (within the physiological limit) induced the widening of the periodontal ligament and the osteogenesis in the alveolar bone. Significant enhancement of IL-1β expression was observed in the osteoblasts of rats with increased bite force, in comparison with that in the rats with normal bite force. Conclusion Increased bite force causes higher expression levels of IL-1β in the alveolar bone osteoblasts, initiating the destruction process of the bone but simultaneously the activation of the ossification, suggesting that IL-1β plays an important role in the regulation of periodontium remodeling in response to changes in the bite force

Objective: To explore the value of a two-stitch continuous suture in single- lumen ileostomy. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study. Data for 98 patients who underwent single-lumen enterostomy were retrospectively collected between 1 January 2021 and 1 May 2022 at Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University. All patients met the indications for prophylactic single-lumen ileostomy. Those older than 80 years of age, with complex underlying diseases, extremely poor systemic conditions who could not tolerate surgery, poor blood supply at the end of the bowel, and severe edema or severe infection at the end of the bowel were excluded. Among the included patients, patients who underwent surgery before 1 October 2021 underwent ileostomy with interrupted suture (control group, n=60), and patients operated on and after 1 October 2021 routinely underwent two-stitch continuous suture ileostomy (two-stitch stoma group, n=38). Two-stitch continuous suture ileostomy is performed as follows: the first continuous suture is used to suture the intestinal seromuscular layer, peritoneum, posterior sheath, and anterior sheath from deep to superficial layers. The bowel wall is then opened. The second continuous suture is used to suture the full thickness of the bowel and the skin. The differences in postoperative ostomy-related complications and operation time were compared between the groups. Results: There were no significant differences in baseline data between the groups (all, P>0.05). The operative time in the two-stitch stoma group was shorter than that of the control group (16.6±2.2 minutes vs. 25.1±2.4 minutes, respectively; t=-17.874;P<0.001). The incidences of mucocutaneous separation, dermatitis, and stoma rebound in the two-stitch stoma group were lower than those of the control group [5.3% (2/38) vs. 31.7% (19/60), χ²=9.633, P=0.002;5.3% (2/38) vs. 28.3% (17/60), χ²=7.923, P=0.005; and 2.6% (1/38) vs. 18.3% (11/60), P=0.026, respectively], while the incidences of parastomal hernia and stoma prolapse, and the postoperative visual analog scale scores in the two groups were similar (all P>0.05). Conclusion: Compared with traditional single-lumen ileostomy, two-stitch continuous suture ileostomy has the advantages of short operation time, simplicity, esthetic appearance of the stoma, and a significant reduction in the postoperative complications associated with ileostomy.
Humans ; Ileostomy/adverse effects* ; Retrospective Studies ; Suture Techniques/adverse effects* ; Surgical Stomas ; Sutures/adverse effects* ; Postoperative Complications/epidemiology*

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the protective effect of vitamin D (VD) against hyperoxia-induced bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in newborn mice and explore the mechanism. METHODS: Thirty-six newborn mice were randomly divided into air + VD group, air + saline group, hyperoxia + VD group, and hyperoxia + saline group. In all the groups, saline or VD was administered on a daily basis intramuscular injection. After 3 weeks of treatment, the mice were weighed and cardiac blood was collected for measurement of serum VD level using ELISA, and histological examination of the lungs was performed. Radial alveolar counting (RAC) and alveolar secondary interval volume density were measured using image analysis software. The expression levels of vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF) and VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR2) in the lung tissues were detected using Western blotting. RESULTS: The weight gain rate of the mice and the weight of the lungs were significantly higher in air + saline group and air + VD group than in the hyperoxia + saline group. The RAC was significantly lower in hyperoxic+saline group than that in hyperoxia+VD group ( < 0.001), and was significantly higher in hyperoxic+VD (125 times) than in hyperoxia + VD (1250 times) group ( < 0.01). The alveolar secondary protrusion count was significantly higher in hyperoxic+VD (1250 times) group than in hyperoxic+saline group ( < 0.001), and was significantly higher in hyperoxia+VD (125 times) group than in hyperoxia + VD (1250 times) group ( < 0.01). Compared with that in air + saline group, VEGFR2 expression was significantly lowered in hyperoxia+saline group ( < 0.05) and in air+VD group ( < 0.05); VEGFR2 expression was significantly higher in hyperoxia+VD (1250 times) group than in hyperoxia+saline group ( < 0.001) and hyperoxia+VD (125 times) group ( < 0.001); VEGFR2 expression was significantly higher in hyperoxia+VD (125 times) group than in hyperoxia+ saline group ( < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In newborn mice with BPD, VD supplement can increase the weight of the lungs and promote lung maturation, and a higher concentration of VD can better protect the lungs and promote the growth of pulmonary blood vessels.
Animals ; Animals, Newborn ; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia ; Hyperoxia ; Lung ; Mice ; Vitamin D

OBJECTIVETo investigate the role of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases-1 (PARP-1)-mediated blockade of autophagic flow in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.

METHODSH9c2 cells, a rat cardiac myocyte line, were divided into control group, hypoxia/ reoxygenation model group (H/R group), PARP-1 inhibitor (PJ34) group, and PJ34 + H/R group. The total protein was extracted from the cells in each group to detect the expressions of pADPr, Bax, the DNA damage marker protein p-YH2ax, and autophagic flow-associated proteins LC3BⅡ/LC3Ⅰ, Beclin-1, and P62 using Western blotting.

RESULTSCompared with the control cells, the cells with H/R exhibited significantly increased expressions of pADPr, Bax and p-YH2ax ( < 0.05). The expressions of LC3B Ⅱ, beclin-1 and p62 were also increased significantly in the cells with H/R ( < 0.05), indicating the block of the autophagic flow. The application of PARP-1 inhibitor PJ34 in the cells with H/R significantly inhibited the expressions of pADPr ( < 0.05) and Bax ( < 0.01), and alleviated DNA damage in the cells. PJ34 treatment did not cause significant changes in the expressions of LC3B Ⅱ and beclin-1 but significantly decreased the expression of p62 ( < 0.05) in the cells with H/R.

CONCLUSIONSBlock of autophagic flow mediated by PARP-1 activation plays a role in myocardial ischemiareperfusion injury, and inhibition of PARP-1 activity can reverse autophagic flow block to reduce the injury.

OBJECTIVE： To study the effects of berberine hydrochloride on the pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus in rats after single or multiple administration， and to provide reference for clinical combination therapy. METHODS： 30 rats were randomly divided into 5 groups， with 6 rats in each group： group one was treated with single administration of tacrolimus； group two was treated with tacrolimus intragastrically， twice a day， for consecutive 1 week； group three was treated with single administration of berberine hydrochloride， 5 min later given single administration of tacrolimus； group four was treated with tacrolimus intragastrically， twice a day， for consecutive 1 week， and then given tacrolimus intragastrically once 5 min after intragastric administration of berberine hydrochloride on the 8th day； group five was treated with berberine hydrochloride intragastrically， twice a day， and given tacrolimus intragastrically every 5 min， for consecutive 8 d. The doses of berberine hydrochloride and tacrolimus were 200 mg/kg and 0.945 mg/kg. The blood samples 0.3 mL were collected from posterior orbital venous plexus of rats 0， 5， 15， 30 min and 1， 2， 3， 4， 6， 8， 12 h after last intragastric administration of tacrolimus. The concentration of tacrolimus in rat whole blood was determined by LC-MS/MS. DAS 2.0 software was used for pharmacokinetic study. RESULTS： Compared with group one， the pharmacokinetic parameters AUC0-12 h， AUC0-∞ and MRT0-12 h of tacrolimus in rats were decreased significantly in group three （P＜0.05），while there was no statistical significance in all pharmacokinetic parameters of tacrolimus in group four （P＞0.05）. Compared with group two， AUC0-12 h of tacrolimus was decreased significantly while CLz was increased significantly in group four （P＜0.05）； there was no statistical significance in all pharmacokinetic parameters of tacrolimus in group five （P＞0.05）. CONCLUSIONS： Single and multiple intragastric administration of berberine hydrochloride has a certain effect on the pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus in rats， it shows that there is a downward trend in blood drug concentration and needs to be used with caution.