ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between surgical manipulation and hematogenous spreading micrometastasis in patients with colorectal carcinoma.MethodsNested RT-PCR was used to detect the expression of cytokeratin 20 (CK20) mRNA in the peripheral blood of 37 colorectal cancer patients without distal metastasis (experimental group) undergoing radical resection which were subdivided into group A (tumor drainage veins were first ligated) and group B (without precedent ligation of the veins).Results CK20 mRNA was positive by nested RT-PCR in the peripheral blood in 9 out of 10 colorectal cancer patients with known distant metastasis,while it was negative in all 10 volunteers and all 10 patients with benign colorectal lesions. CK20 mRNA was detected in 14 of 37 (37 8%) cases in the peripheral blood sampled preoperatively, while the positive ratio rose to 59 5% (22/37) during surgical procedures (? 2=4 900, P0 05). ConclusionCK20 mRNA by nested RT-PCR was highly sensitive and specific for the determination of circulating micrometastasis in colorectal cancer patients. Surgical manipulation significantly increased the incidence of hematogenous spreading micrometastasis, which can′t be prevented by precedent ligation of the refluent veins of the tumor during operation.

Objective To study the prevalence of dilated cardiomyopathy and the quasi-latent Keshan disease in villages of non-endemic areas of six Keshan disease endemic provinces in China,and to provide reference values for proposing a elimination standard of keshan disease.Methods County,township and village was selected as the study area by using multi-stage sampling in non-Keshan disease areas of Sichuan,Shanxi,Henan,Shandong and in Keshan disease areas of Chongqing and Yunnan.In each county two townships were selected and in each township one village was chosen.The residents of the villages sampled were surveyed by questionnaire,physical examination,electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac echocardiography.Suspected dilated cardiomyopathy patients had chest X-ray.Dilated cardiomyopathy patients were diagnosed according to the criteria proposed by 2006 World Health Organization/International Society and Federation of Cardiology (WHO/ISFC).Results The number of investigated villages was 126 and 54 139 people were surveyed by questionnaire and clinical examination.Ten patients with dilated cardiomyopathy were found,the prevalence was 18.47/100 000(10/54 139),and its 95％ confidence interval was 18.11/100 000-18.84/100 000.A total of 197 patients with quasi-latent Keshan disease were found,the prevalence was 363.88/100 000 (197/54 139),and its 95％ confidence interval was 362.27/100 000-365.49/ 100 000.The prevalence of male quasi-latent Keshan disease was 353.34/100 000(83/23 490) and of female was 372.07/100 000(114/30 639).The number of subjects with normal and abnormal ECG was 45 222 and 8917,respectively,and the rate of abnormal ECG was 16.47％.The highest rate of abnormal ECG was 38.28％ (1585/4141) in Chongqing.The lowest rate of abnormal ECG was 8.10％ (1175/14 507) in Yunnan.The highest detection rate of T wave and ST segment changes was 4.67％ (2528/54 139).In abnormal ECG indices,the detection rate of Henan,Shandong and Chongqing was higher,and all of them were higher than 10.0％.Conclusions We suggest that the reference baselines of dilated cardiomyopathy and quasi-latent Keshan disease in Keshan disease areas of the six provinces in the south of China be 18.47/100 000 and 363.88/100 000,respectively.

Objective To explore the preparation of specific immune RMA(iRNA) on anti-rabies and further study immunotherapy of rabies virus exposure. Methods Horses were immunized with the rabi-es virus and their livers were isolated from the horse of antiserum, from which total RNA was extracted and purified by sodium lauryisulfonate, phenol, chloroform, ethyiene glycol monomethyl ether, cetyltrimethyam-moniumbromide and alcohol. Results Pure preparation physico-chemical characterization was analyzed, and it's weight was 0.15% of weight of liver. The RNA contained 2.86% DNA and 1.16% protein. The iRNA with a maximum UV absorbance at 258 nm and A_(258/280) about 2.0. The test of RNA was positive, which had a relative molecular mas of 13.7×10~3 by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), and its hy-perchromic effect was 50.67%. The vesults of biological activity was showed that the rate of leucocyte adher-ence inhibition(LAI) was 41.73%, The protective rate was 50% and prolonging the life was 31.62%. Conclusion The results obtained with the practical value were identical and provide a basis on medicines of anti-rabies.

Objective To investigate the effect of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) activation on the heat stressinduced apoptosis of pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (PMVECs).Methods A mouse model of severe heat stroke was made and TUNEL and immunohistochemistry were employed to detect lung tissue damage.MACS separation was used for isolation of neonatal PMVECs,and TUNEL was utilized to detect the apoptosis of PMVECs.Western blotting was used for determining the MAPKs activation during heat stress recovery (0,2,6h).The monolayer permeability of endothelial cells was detected in terms of transmembrane resistance (TEER) and horseradish peroxidase (HRP).Cells were pretreated with MAPKs activation inhibitors to examine the effect of heat stress on the monolayer cell permeability and apoptosis.Results In mice with severe heat stroke,extensive apoptosis of PMVECs was found in their pulmonary tissues.TUNEL revealed that the number of apoptotic cells increased over time during heat stress recovery period and heat stress could activate MAPKs in PMVECs.Compared with heat stress group,in the cells pretreated with p38 or ERK activation inhibitor PD98059 and SB203580,the monolayer permeability and apoptosis increased while in cells pretreated withJNK inhibitor SP600125,the cellular permeability and apoptosis decreased.Conclusion In mice with severe heat stoke,PMVECs might experience apoptosis and p38 and ERK could inhibit apoptosis while JNK could promote apoptosis.

OBJECTIVETo study the proportion and mechanism of relieving asthma of drug partnership comprising herbal Ephedrae & Pheretima.

METHODTo study relaxant effect on 10 micromol x L(-1) carbachol (CCh) and 10 micromol x L(-1) histamine (His) precontracted isolated tracheal rings and lowering effect on short-circuit current (Isc) increase induced by 10 micromol x L(-1) CCh with 3 proportions of 1:1, 1:3, 1:9 extract.

RESULT1:3 proportions dose-dependently relaxed CCh-precontracted isolated tracheal rings, IC50 of 1:1, 1:3 is 7.5, 15 mg x mL(-1) respectively, 1:9 could not produce 50% inhibition effect on CCh-evoked contraction; 3 proportions also dose-dependently relaxed His-precontracted isolated tracheal rings, IC50 of 1:9, 1:3 and 1:1 is 0.19, 0.61, 1.8 mg x mL(-1) respectively. On the other hand,the orders potency of the decrease effect on CCh-evoked short circuit current increase is 1:3 > 1:1 > 1:9. The difference is not significant (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONHerbal Ephedrae & Pheretima had tracheal muscle relaxant and epithelium ion secretion inhibition effect, its mechanism of relieving asthma involved anti-CCh and anti-His effect 1:3 was the most appropriate dosage ratio in the anti-asthmatic drug partnership.

Animals ; Anti-Asthmatic Agents ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Asthma ; physiopathology ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Ephedra sinica ; chemistry ; Guinea Pigs ; Histamine Antagonists ; pharmacology ; In Vitro Techniques ; Male ; Materia Medica ; administration & dosage ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Muscle Relaxation ; drug effects ; Muscle, Smooth ; drug effects ; Oligochaeta ; chemistry ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

OBJECTIVETo compare therapeutic effects of local injection with autoallergic platelet rich plasma (PRP) or autoallergic whole blood (AWB) for the treatment of chronic tennis elbow.

METHODSFrom January 2011 to January 2014, 40 patients with chronic tennis elbow were divided into 2 groups, 20 cases in each group: PRP group and AWB group. There were 20 patients in PRP group treated with local injection of autoallergic platelet rich plasma, including 5 males and 15 females, with an average age of (47.50 ± 9.86) years old; and the average course of disease was (4.67 ± 3.27) months. Among the 20 patients in AWB group treated with local injection of autoallergic whole blood, 3 patients were male and 17 patients were female, with an average age of (46.50 ± 9.96) years old;and the average course of disease was (4.53 ± 2.27) months. The elbow joint was fixed with elastic stockings after injection. All the patients were guided to do strengthening and extension exercises during the follow-up period. Visual analog scale (VAS), Mayo scores for elbow and pressure pain threshold (PPT) were used to evaluate clinical effects after injection immediately and 4,8 weeks after treatment. Results:All the patients were followed up,there were no infections and swelling occurred. The VAS, Mayo and PPT scores of patients in PRP group were improved from pre-therapy 7.22 ± 1.32, 56.71 ± 10.90 and 17.47 ± 4.62 to 2.73 ± 1.00, 91.59 ± 6.95 and 21.35 ± 4.80 respectively 8 weeks after treatment. The VAS, Mayo and PPT scores of patients in AWB group were improved from pre-therapy 7.16 ±1.27, 54.72 ± 8.36 and 17.06 ± 4.83 to 3.81 ± 1.36, 82.06 ± 7.89 and 20.12 ± 4.97 respectively 8 weeks after treatment. All the pain and functional variables including VAS, PPT, and Mayo scores were improved significantly in both groups 4 weeks after injection. On the 4th week after injection, there was no statistically significant difference in PPT between two groups; while the VAS and Mayo score of AWB group were lower than those of PRP group. On the 8th week after injection, the VAS of AWB group was higher than that of PRP group; but the Mayo and PPT scores of AWB group were lower than those of PRP group.

CONCLUSIONPRP and AWB injections are both effective to treat chronic lateral epicondylitis. Compared with AWB injection, PRP injection may be more effective in releasing pain and improving function for a longer time.

Adult ; Blood Transfusion ; Case-Control Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pain Threshold ; Platelet-Rich Plasma ; Tennis Elbow ; therapy ; Visual Analog Scale

OBJECTIVESThe investigation of the testicular volume, the penis length and the T, FSH, LH, PRL levels in serum were taken in 289 adolescent males to provide the valuable data for andrology.

METHODSThe adolescent males were grouped according to their age. The testicular volume was measured with testicular model and the T, FSH, LH, PRL levels in serum were determined by immunoenzymetric assay.

RESULTSThe male sexual development was rapid from age 11 to 16 and close to that of adult at age 18. Serum PRL of adolescent males was higher than that of adult males.

CONCLUSIONSThe age 11 to 16 is a period of rapid growth in sexual maturation. PRL may play an important role in sexual maturation.

Adolescent ; Body Height ; Body Weight ; Gonadal Steroid Hormones ; blood ; Humans ; Male ; Penis ; physiology ; Testis ; physiology

1.22-4.56), 2.05(1.07-3.94) and 5.56(2.54-12.18) respectively. Conclusion Essential hypertension might positively be affected by the interaction of the C (-344) T polymorphism of CYP11B2 and the drinking index in Chinese Mongolian population.

AIM:To investigate the synergistic effect of toosendanin on regulating the cytotoxicity of γδ T cells to colorectal cancer cells. METHODS:γδ T cells amplified in vitro were identified by flow cytometry. Lactate dehydro-genase (LDH) release was detected to evaluate the cytotoxicity of γδ T cells and toosendanin to SW480 cells. The role of toosendanin in regulating the protein expression of Bcl-xL,Bcl-2 and MCL-1 was determined by Western blot. The effect of toosendanin on regulating the secretion of TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand(TRAIL) and Fas ligand(FasL) by γδ T cells was evaluated by ELISA. The mitochondrial membrane potential and apoptosis in SW480 cells treated with γδ T cells and toosendanin were analyzed by flow cytometry. The activation of caspase-9 and caspase-3 were determined by Western blot. RESULTS:CD3 and γδ T-cell receptor(TCR) were highly expressed in the γδ T cells amplified in vitro. Combina-tion with toosendanin significantly enhanced the cytotoxicity of γδ T cells to SW480 cells. Toosendanin did not influence the secretion of TRAIL and FasL secreted by γδ T cells. Toosendanin did not regulate the expression of Bcl-xL and Bcl-2 but suppressed the expression of MCL-1 in SW480 cells. In addition, enforced expression of MCL-1 obviously suppressed the synergistic effect of toosendanin on γδ T cell-induced cell death in SW480 cells. Meanwhile,co-treatment with toosendanin was able to enhance the γδ T cell-induced apoptosis and decrease of mitochondrial membrane potential. γδ T cell-depend-ent activation of caspase-9 and caspase-3 was significantly enhanced by toosendanin co-treatment in SW480 cells. CON-CLUSION:Toosendanin exerts synergistic effect on γδ T cell-induced cytotoxicity to colorectal cancer by suppressing the expression of MCL-1.