BACKGROUND: Wuhuang oil has a bacteriostatic action to treat burn wound and promote traumatic healing, but the action on inhibition of scars formation remains poorly understood.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of modified Wuhuang oil at different concentrations and administration times on the growth and proliferation of human fibroblasts in vitro.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Comparison observation regarding cytology in vitro was performed at the Burns Institute in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University between April 2006 and January 2007.MATERIALS: Prepuce specimens were harvested from patients who underwent circumcision in Department of urinary surgery, at First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University and Jiangxi Provincial Children Hospital. All patients aged 2-12 years old, and informed consents were obtained from their relatives. Wuhuang oil and modified Wuhuang oil (water-solubility) were offered by Department of Pharmaceutical Preparation in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China. METHODS: Human fibroblasts cultured in vitro were divided into 2 groups at random, experiment and control. Experiment group was treated with 300 g/L Wuhuang oil, while control group with 300 g/L modified Wuhuang oil. Serum-free culture fluid was used to prepare 6 concentrations of oil solution: 0 (blank control), 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 g/L.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: MTT assay was used to determine the growth and proliferation of human fibroblasts at 2, 3, 4, 5,6 days; inhibition rate of cell growth was observed at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 days.RESULTS: Modified Wuhuang oil (0-300 g/L) concentration positively correlated with inhibition of human fibroblast proliferation;the inhibition was not related to culture time. Modified Wuhuang oil (300 g/L) had the greatest inhibition rate of human fibroblasts at 8-10 days, there were significant differences between experiment group and control group (P < 0.01).CONCLUSION: Modified Wuhuang oil has an effective inhibition on the proliferation of human fibroblasts in vitro, and shows a dose-dependent tendency. Compared with Wuhuang oil, 300 g/L modified Wuhuang oil is superior to suppress the growth of human fibroblasts.

Objective To investigate the effect of the serum of patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome on the myogenic differentiation,proliferation and migration of human lung fibroblasts.Methods The human lung fibroblasts were seeded in plates or flasks and randomly divided into 2 groups (n =31each) using a random number table:serum of patients with hepato-pulmonary syndrome group and serum of healthy volunteer group.The human lung fibroblasts were incubated in the DMEM culture medium containing 10％ serum of patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome or in the DMEM culture medium containing 10％ serum of healthy volunteers.At 24,48 and 72 h of incubation (T1-T3),the expression of smooth muscle-α-actin (SM-α-actin) and smooth muscle myosin heavy chain (SM-MHC) in human lung fibroblasts was determined by Western blot,the proliferation of the human lung fibroblasts was determined using 3H-TDR incorporation assay,and the migration of the human lung fibroblasts was determined by Transwell chamber assay.Results Compared with serum of healthy volunteer group,the expression of SM-α-actin and SM-MHC in human lung fibroblasts was significantly up-regulated at each time point,and the proliferation and migration of the cells were significantly enhanced at T2,3 in serum of patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome group (P＜0.05).Compared with the value at T1,the expression of SM-α-actin and SM-MHC in human lung fibroblasts was significantly up-regulated,and the proliferation and migration of the cells were significantly enhanced at T2,3in serum of patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome group (P＜0.05).Compared with the value at T2,the expression of SM-α-actin and SM-MHC in human lung fibroblasts was significantly up-regulated,and the proliferation and migration of the cells were significantly enhanced at T3 in serum of patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome group (P＜0.05).Conclusion The serum of patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome can promote the myogenic differentiation,proliferation and migration of human lung fibroblasts.

Objective To investigate the advantage and safety of penehyclidine hydrochloride as the antagonist of muscle relaxant in aged patients with myocardial ischemia. Methods Sixty cases over 60 years old with myocardial ischemia in ECG were randomized to receive 15 ?g/kg atropine+40 ?g/kg neostigmine (group A),sole 20 ?g/kg penehyclidine hydrochloride (group B),20 ?g/kg penehyclidine hydrochloride +40 ?g/kg neostigmine (group C). Vital signs of antagonism were observed before and after the changes of antagonism. Results All cases had an uneventful anesthesia and operation. After antagonists were administered,heart rate and heart rate variation index increased,respiration became shallow and faster in group A. The heart rate in group B only increased mildly and the muscle tone returned very slowly as the increasing of BIS. The signs were the most desirable such as mildly lower heart rate,the minimal heart rate variation index,faster recover of muscle tone without re-relaxation,slow and deep respiration,and slowly recovered BIS. Conclusion Penehyclidine hydrochloride combined with neostigmine is suitable to reverse the muscle relaxant in aged with myocardial ischemia.

Objective To evaluate the effect of 15-deoxy-△12,14-prostaglandin J2 (15d-PGJ2) on endotoxin-induced acute lung injury (ALI) in rats.Methods Forty healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats, aged 3-5 months, weighing 220-250 g, were randomly divided into 4 groups (n =10 each) using a random number table: control group (group C), 15d-PGJ2 group, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) group, and LPS +15d-PGJ2 group.In group 15d-PGJ2, 15d-PGJ20.3 mg/kg was injected via the tail vein, while the equal volume of normal saline was given in group C.In LPS and LPS+15d-PGJ2 groups, ALI was produced with LPS 6 mg/kg injected through the tail vein, and then the equal volume of normal saline and 15d-PGJ2 0.3 mg/kg were injected, respectively.At 4 h after LPS injection, blood samples were drawn from the abdominal aorta for blood gas analysis, and arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2) was recorded.The rats were then sacrificed, lungs were removed for microscopic examination, and for determination of wet/dry lung weight ratio (W/D ratio), TNF-α, IL-8 and cytokine-induced neutrophil chemoattractant-1 (CINC-1) contents (by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) , and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) p65 and IκB-α expression (by Western blot).Results Compared with group C, no significant change was found in PaO2, W/D ratio, contents of TNF-α, IL-8 and CINC-1, and expression of NF-κB p65 and IκB-α in group 15d-PGJ2 (P＞0.05), and PaO2 was significantly decreased, W/D ratio and contents of TNF-α,IL-8 and CINC-1 were increased, the expression of NF-κB p65 was up-regulated, and the expression of IκB-α was down-regulated in LPS and LPS+ 15d-PGJ2 groups (P＜0.05).Compared with group LPS,PaO2 was significantly increased, W/D ratio and contents of TNF-α, IL-8 and CINC-1 were decreased, the expression of NF-κB p65 was down-regulated, and the expression of IκB-α was up-regulated (P＜0.05),and the pathological changes were attenuated in group LPS+ 15d-PGJ2.Conclusion 15d-PGJ2 can mitigate endotoxin-induced ALI in rats.

In China, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults is 34.3% and 16.4% respectively. Bariatric/metabolic surgery can effectively relieve morbid obesity by limiting nutrient absorption or regulating metabolism, consequently reducing obesity-related complications such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension and improving the quality of life for patients. Currently, the mainstream surgical methods are sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, etc. Other new exploratory surgical methods, including combined laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, intragastric balloon, etc., are also undergoing continuous development. Here we reviewed the evolution of mainstream and emerging exploratory methods for bariatric/metabolic surgeries and discussed the merits and limitations of individual surgical methods, in aim to provide clinicians with more options for individualized treatment strategy for patients.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of stroke volume variation (SVV) combined with controlled low central venous pressure (CLCVP)-directed fluid therapy in the patients undergoing liver cancer resection.Methods Seventy American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients,aged 40-60 yr,with body mass index of 20-25 kg/m2,scheduled for elective liver cancer resection under general anesthesia,were divided into 2 groups (n=35 each) using a random number table:routine fluid replacement group (R group) and SVV combined with CLCVP-guided fluid replacement group (SC group).In R group,routine fluid replacement included compensatory volume expansion,physiological requirement,cumulative loss,continued loss (intraoperative blood loss) and 3rd space losses,maintaining mean arterial pressure＞70 mmHg,central venous pressure＜4 cmH2O and heart rate ＜ 100 bpm.Central venous pressure was maintained ＜4 cmH2O and SVV ＜ 12％ during operation in SC group.The operation time,total amount of crystalloid and colloid solution infused,urine volume and development of intraoperative hypotension and bradycardia were recorded.Blood samples from the left radial artery and central vein were collected before anesthesia induction and at the end of operation for measurement of the blood lactate concentration,and the oxygen supply index,oxygen consumption index and oxygen uptake rate were calculated.Blood samples from the ulnar vein were collected before anesthesia induction and at the end of operation for determination of serum β2-microglobulin concentrations.The development of intraoperative adverse cardiovascular events was recorded,and the occurrence of postoperative complications was observed.Results Compared with R group,the total amount of crystalloid solution infused was significantly decreased,the total amount of colloid solution infused and urine volume were increased,the incidence of intraoperative hypotension and bradycardia was decreased,oxygen supply index,oxygen consumption index and oxygen uptake rate were increased at the end of operation,and the lactate concentration in arterial blood,serum β2-microglobulin concentration and rate of postoperative pulmonary infection were decreased in SC group (P＜0.05).Conclusion SVV combined with CLCVP-directed fluid therapy produces better efficacy than routine fluid replacement in the patients undergoing liver resection.

Objective:To investigate the risk factors for early complications after laparoscopy-assisted gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer.Methods:The retrospective case-control study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 196 patients who underwent laparos-copy-assisted radical gastrectomy at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from March 2016 to March 2019 were collected. There were 144 males and 52 females, aged (61±10)years. Observation indicators: (1) early complications after laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy and treatment; (2) analysis of risk factors for early complications after laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy.Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M( P25,P75). Count data were represented as absolute numbers. Univariate analysis was conducted using the t test, Mann-Whitney U test or chi-square test. Multivariate analysis was conducted using the Logistic regressional model. Results:(1) Early complications after laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy and treatment: 51 of 196 patients had early postoperative complications, including 7 cases of grade Ⅰ according to Clavien-Dindo classi-fication system, 32 cases of grade Ⅱ, 9 cases of grade Ⅲa, 3 cases of grade Ⅲb. There was no grade Ⅳ or Ⅴ complication. There were 25 cases with abdominal complications, 7 cases with thoracic complications, 3 cases with internal/catheter related complications and 16 cases with other unclassified complications. All patients with complications were improved after symptomatic and supportive treatments. (2) Analysis of risk factors for early complications after laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy: results of univariate analysis showed that the lymphocyte count, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, radiotherapy, operation time, volume of intraoperative blood loss, T stage, lymph node metastasis were related factors for early complications after laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer ( Z=?2.048, χ2=6.385, 4.168, 8.068, 6.336, 12.497, 7.522, P<0.05). Results of multivariate analysis showed that the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio ≥1.96, operation time ≥222 minutes, and lymph node metastasis were independent risk factors for early complica-tions after laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer ( odds ratio=2.279, 2.245, 2.226, 95% confidence interval as 1.149-4.519, 1.116-4.517, 1.125-4.402, P<0.05). Conclusions:The abdominal complications are the most common early complications after laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio ≥1.96, operation time ≥222 minutes, and lymph node metastasis are independent risk factors for early complications after laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer.

ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of Baihuan Xiaoyao Decoction （Xiaoyaosan added with Lilii Bulbus and Albiziae Cortex） in alleviating depression-like behaviors of juvenile rats by regulating the polarization of microglia. MethodSixty juvenile SD rats were randomized into normal control， model， fluoxetine， and low-， medium-， and high-dose （5.36， 10.71， 21.42 g·kg^-1， respectively） Baihuan Xiaoyao decoction groups. The rat model of juvenile depression was established by chronic unpredictable mild stress （CUMS）. The sucrose preference test （SPT） was carried out to examine the sucrose preference of rats. Forced swimming test （FST） was carried out to measure the immobility time of rats. The open field test （OFT） was conducted to measure the total distance， the central distance， the number of horizontal crossings， and the frequency of rearing. Morris water maze （MWM） was used to measure the escape latency and the number of crossing the platform. The immunofluorescence assay was employed to detect the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase （iNOS， the polarization marker of M1 microglia） and CD206 （the polarization marker of M2 microglia）. Real-time polymerase chain reaction was employed to determine the mRNA levels of iNOS， CD206， pro-inflammatory cytokines ［tumor necrosis factor （TNF）-α， interleukin （IL）-1β， and IL-6］ and anti-inflammatory cytokines （IL-4 and IL-10） in the hippocampus. Western blotting was employed to determine the protein levels of iNOS and CD206 in the hippocampus. The levels of IL-4 and IL-6 in the hippocampus were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. ResultCompared with the normal control group， the model rats showed a reduction in sucrose preference （P<0.05）， an increase in immobility time （P<0.05）， decreased motor and exploratory behaviors （P<0.05）， and weakened learning and spatial memory （P<0.05）. In addition， the model rats showed up-regulated mRNA and protein levels of iNOS and mRNA levels of IL-1β， IL-6， and TNF-α （P<0.05）. Compared with the model group， Baihuan Xiaoyao decoction increased the sucrose preference value （P<0.05）， shortened the immobility time （P<0.01）， increased the motor and exploratory behaviors （P<0.05）， and improved the learning and spatial memory （P<0.01）. Furthermore， the decoction down-regulated the positive expression and protein level of iNOS， lowered the levels of TNF-α， IL-1β， and IL-6 （P<0.01）， promoted the positive expression of CD206， and elevated the levels of IL-4 and IL-10 （P<0.01） in the hippocampus of the high dose group. Moreover， the high-dose Baihuan Xiaoyao decoction group had higher sucrose preference value （P<0.01）， shorter immobility time （P<0.01）， longer central distance （P<0.01）， stronger learning and spatial memory （P<0.01）， higher positive expression and protein level of iNOS （P<0.01）， lower levels of TNF-α， IL-1β， and IL-6 （P<0.05， P<0.01）， lower positive expression and mRNA level of iNOS （P<0.05）， and higher levels of IL-4 and IL-10 （P<0.05， P<0.01） than the fluoxetine group. ConclusionBaihuan Xiaoyao decoction can improve the depression-like behavior of juvenile rats by inhibiting the M1 polarization and promoting the M2 polarization of microglia in the hippocampus.