Semaphorin 4D (SEMA4D), also known as CD100, is a protein that belongs to class IV semaphorin. Its physiologic role in the nervous system has been extensively explored. However, the roles of SEMA4D have extended beyond the traditionally studied territories. Collective data proved that SEMA4D has an important role in the regulation of immune system, angiogenesis, and tumorigenesis, among others. Specifically, SEMA4D enhanced the angiogenesis in malignant diseases. This review summarized the latest progression in the research on SEMA4D, including the structure, receptors, mechanism, and biological functions in tumor angiogenesis and progression.

Objective To investigate the preventive effect of fibroblast growth factor on infection after tooth extraction among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Methods 76 patients with infection prevention were treated with basic fibroblast growth factor, and 90 patients in the control group(n= 324). The intervention group was treated with basic fibroblast growth factor and treated with recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor gel. The routine treatment group was treated with routine rinsing liquid for disinfection to prevent infection. Follow-up observation of infection after 1 week. Results In the group of basic fibroblast growth factor, the infectious rate was 2.63%, which was not significantly lower than that of the control group. The level of white blood cells in the group treated with basic fibroblast factor was (6.67±1.08)×109/L, which was significantly lower than that of the control group. The CRP level was (90.33±12.95) mg/L, which was significantly lower than that of the control group Group level (P<0.05). The incidence of fibroblast infection was 2.7% in men and 6.38% in control group. Although there was no significant difference between the two groups, the difference in the total WBC count and CRP level between the two groups was significant different (P<0.05). The group which use of basic fibroblast growth factor, the total white blood cell count and CRP level of the infection prevention intervention group were significantly lower than the control group (P<0.05). Similar results were found in women. Conclusion Fibroblast growth factor can be used to prevent postoperative infection, and achieve satisfactory results.

Objective To investigate the correlation between p21-actived kinase 1(PAK1) gene polymorphism and prognosis of endocrine therapy for breast cancer. Methods Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism was employed to analyze the genotype of PAK1 gene rs2298793 T→C polymorphism and rs2844327 C→T polymorphism of 105 patients with breast cancer accepting endocrine therapy. Prognostic factors such as age, state of menses, magnitude of tumor, pathological type, condition of operation, clinical stage, estrogen receptor, progesteron receptor, Her-2 and endocrine therapy drug were comprehensively considered, and Cox model was employed to analyze the relation of PAK1 genotype with the time-to-tumor progression (TTP). Results As to rs2298793C→T polymorphism, the TTP of CT genotype was shorter than TT genotype (P

Background The main mechanism of diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the formation of retinal neovascularization. Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) is primarily factor for DR. Objective The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of angelicae sinensis decoction for supplementing blood ( ASD), a kind of traditional prescription of Chinese herbal medicine, on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) level in vitreous and serum of STZ-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods Thirty-four SPF male SD rats were fed using high fat diet for 8 weeks and then the streptozocin of 25 mg/kg was intraperitoneally injected to create the type 2 diabetic models. ASD (3.6 g/kg) and 10 mg/kg Gli of 5 mi were administered intragastrically from the 4th day of high fat die though 8 weeks respectively. Other 10 matched rats were used as normal control group. The body weight, blood glucose level ,triglycerides (TG) and high density lipoprotein (HDL) were detected in 4 and 8 weeks after usage of drug. The vitreous and serum samples were obtained in the 8 th weeks for the VEGF detection by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This experiment comlied with the Regulations for the Administration of Affair Concerning Experimental Animals by State Science and Technology Commission. Results The body weight and HDL in DM group were significantly lower than those of normal control group in 4 or 8 weeks ( P＜0. 01 ), but in ASD and Gli groups ,the body weight and HDL were higher than those of the DM group (P＜0. 05 ). the blood glucose level and TG were elevated in DM group compared with normal control group (P＜0. 01 ), but those in ASD group and Gli group were decreased in comparison with DM group ( P＜0.05 ). EIISA revealed that no significant differences were found in VEGF levels between normal control group and ASD group or Gli group (P＞0. 05 ), but in DM group, the serum VEGF level (147.65±4. 55 ng/L) was reduced and vitreous VEGF level (673.45± 100. 85 ng/L) was raised,showing the considerable differences (P＜ 0.05 ). No any correlation was found between serum VEGF level and vitreous VEGF level (r=0.314,P＞0. 05). Conclusion ASD can decrease the VEGF level in vitreous,implying that ASD postpone the occurrence of diabetic retinopathy in DM rat.

Objective To evaluate the effect of internal iliac artery or abdominal aorta blockade on the pressure of internal iliac artery net in order to provide theoretical basis for reasonable option of arterial blockade in management of arterial bleeding of pelvic fractures.Methods Five goats were included in the study.The measurement of the pressure of internal iliac artery net was made in the following steps:( 1 ) measurement of the pressure of normal internal iliac artery,(2) measurenent of the pressure following blockade of unilateral internal iliac artery,(3) measurement of the pressure following blockade of bilateral internal iliac arteries,(4) measurement of the pressure following blockade of abdominal aorta and bilateral internal iliac arteries simultaneously,(5) measurement of the pressure following blockade of abdominal aorta only.Results The normal internal iliac artery pressure was ( 57.84 ± 13.46 ) mm Hg.The pressures following the blockade of unilateral internal iliac artery,bilateral internal iliac arteries,abdominal aorta and bilateral internal iliac arteries sinultaneously,and abdominal aorta only were (38.40±17.39) mm Hg,(29.70 ± 12.16) mmHg,(32.80 ± 17.02) mm Hg and (29.20 ± 18.52) mm Hg,respectively.All the blocking designs had obvious effect on the pressure of normal internal iliac artery ( P ＜ 0.05 ),while the various blockade modes themselves showed no statistical differences (P ＞ 0.05). Conclusion The upper described four modes of blockade are similar in decreasing the pressure of the internal iliac artery net.Thereby,only one of them is enough in management of artery hemorrhage following pelvic fractures.

0.05)between the images from the two groups.Conclusion When scanning the heart with volume CT(VCT),the application of ECG modulated mA can effectively reduce the exposure dosage without sacrificing the image quality.

Objective: To study the influence of high cell incubating temperature on AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK) activity and lipid metabolites of piglets hepatocytes in vitro.Method: Primary hepatocytes of piglets about age 55d were separated and cultured under 37 ℃(control) or 42 ℃(heat stress).The anabolic and catabolic products of [14C]-oleic acid were detected for hepatocytes and culture media at 60min,120min and 180min.There were 9 replicates per time point.Result: Heat stress activated AMPK activity and enhanced fatty acid oxidation.The production of [14C]-CO2 and [14C]-acid soluble metabolites(ASM) was higher in heat stress group than in the control.At the same time,heat stress depressed the incorporation of [14C]-oleate into phospholipids,monoglycerides,triglycerides,cholesterol and cholesteryl ester.Conclusion: Heat stress activated AMPK activity and enhanced the formation of anabolic products and depressed catabolic products in piglets hepatocytes in vitro.

Abstract: Objective To establish the duplex TaqMan RT-PCR method for detection of Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia in fecal samples. Methods Primer pairs and probes for Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia were designed and duplex TaqMan RT-PCR amplification system was constructed. PCR products were inserted into the pUC57 plasmid, and the lower limit of detection of the method was determined. Clinical stool samples were tested in order to evaluated the efficacy of the method. Results The detection limits of duplex TaqMan RT-PCR were 31.6 copies/μL for Entamoeba histolytica and 32 copies/μL for Giardia lamblia, respectively. Of the total of 212 clinical stool samples tested, all 3 samples with E. histolytica-positive patients by microscopy were positive by PCR, while 1 from 209 samples with E. histolytica-negative patients by microscopy were positive by PCR, and the remaining samples were negative. For Giardia lamblia, all 8 samples positive by microscopy were positive by PCR, and 1 from 204 sample with a microscopy-negative patient was positive by PCR, and the remaining samples were negative. The amplification product sequencing and blast analysis were used to confirm that the amplified sequence in the specimen of a patient with negative microscopy but positive PCR belongs to the targeted pathogen, supported by clinical symptoms and laboratory test results. PCR results for other diarrhea-causing pathogens were negative, indicating no cross-reactivity. Conclusions The dual TaqMan RT-PCR method developed in this study can not only detect microscopy-positive samples of Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia but also can detect samples that were missed by microscopy, with higher sensitivity than the microscopy method. Further, this detection method does not cross-react with other diarrhea-causing pathogens, including cross-react with other diarrhea-causing pathogens including Iodamoeba butschlii, Blastocystis hominis, Plesiomonas, Aeromonas, Salmonella, Shigella, Sphaerozoum fuscum, and Entamoeba hartmani, thus has a good specificity.

Salvianolic acid A (Sal A) is one of the most effective compounds isolated from the root of Salvia miltiorrhiza. Up to now, several studies regarding the pharmacokinetic profiles of Sal A have been reported, however there is no such study reported in monkeys, the species which is more similar to human. The aim of this study is to develop a LC-MS method for the determination of Sal A in monkey plasma and apply it to the pharmacokinetic studies of monkeys. After single intravenous administration of Sal A, the plasma concentration-time curves were observed and the main pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated. The plasma concentration at 2 min (C2 (min)) values were (28.343 ± 6.426), (45.679 ± 12.301) and (113.293 ± 24.360) mg x L(-1) for Rhesus monkeys treated with Sal A at 2.5, 5 and 10 mg x kg(-1). The area under the concentration-time curve (AUC(0-∞)) values were (3.316 ± 0.871), (5.754 ± 2.150) and (13.761 ± 2.825) μg x L(-1) x h, respectively. Furthermore, this method was improved and applied to the simultaneous determination of Sal A, Sal B and Sal C, which provided useful information for preclinical studies and clinical trials of Sal A, Sal B and Sal C.
Administration, Intravenous ; Animals ; Caffeic Acids ; pharmacokinetics ; Chromatography, Liquid ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacokinetics ; Lactates ; pharmacokinetics ; Macaca mulatta ; Mass Spectrometry ; Plant Roots ; chemistry ; Salvia miltiorrhiza ; chemistry