Objective:To analyze the mean levels of skeletal muscle mass and strength in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM), and to investigate the effects of chronic inflammatory factors and oxidative stress on them.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 patients with T2DM aged over 60 years and 126 elderly patients without diabetes(the control group). Skeletal muscle mass, strength and serum levels of chronic inflammatory factors interleukin-6(IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine(8-OHdG)were determined, and their effects on skeletal muscle mass and strength in elderly patients with T2DM were analyzed.Results:Compared with the control group, grip strength decreased in elderly patients with T2DM(25.03±7.85)kg vs.(29.52±7.73)kg( P<0.01), and skeletal muscle mass decreased(21.36±5.46)kg vs.(22.01±5.22)kg with no significant difference( P>0.05). Serum levels of 8-OHdG were higher in elderly patients with T2DM than in the control group(3.08±0.26)ng/L vs.(2.59±0.16)ng/L( P<0.01). Correlation and regression analysis results showed that 8-OHdG was an influencing factor for muscle strength in elderly patients with T2DM( R2=0.457)and that height and weight could be influencing factors for skeletal muscle mass in elderly patients with T2DM( R2=0.822). Conclusions:Skeletal muscle mass and strength decline in elderly T2DM patients, probably as a result of increased levels of oxidative stress.These findings may serve as evidence for sarcopenia intervention in elderly T2DM patients.

Proton therapy can deliver highly conformal dose distribution to the targeted organs or tissues while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding normal tissues. These characteristics of proton therapy have great significance for reducing patients′ radiation injuries. Proton therapy has to be performed based on accurate calculation of the dose distributions inside the patients′ body and the proton treatment planning system is thus an indispensable part of proton therapy. The paper intends to provide a review on recent progress in dose algorithm research for proton therapy planning system.

Objective To evaluate the prognostic value of human antibacterial peptide LL-37 in elderly patients with sepsis. Methods Elderly sepsis patients over 65-year-old satisfied the diagnostic criteria for sepsis and septic shock admitted to intensive care unit of East Hospital of Tongji University from January 2016 to December 2017 were enrolled (elderly sepsis group). Aged community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients hospitalized during the same period were enrolled as a control group for pneumonia, and the aged health check-ups served as a healthy control group during the same period. The peripheral blood LL-37 levels of all patients on the 1st, 3rd, 7th day of admission and the results on the day of physical examination in the healthy control group and on the day of admission in aged CAP group were recorded. C-reactive protein (CRP), arterial blood lactate (Lac), procalcitonin (PCT) were monitored, and acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHEⅡ) and sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) scores were calculated based on the worst values within 24 hours. The correlation between LL-37 and various indicators was analyzed by Spearman method. According to the 28-day clinical outcome, the elderly patients with sepsis were divided into survival group and non-survival group. The differences in all parameters between the two groups were compared. The statistically significant indicators were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, and the predictive value of each indicator for prognosis was evaluated. Results ① A total of 113 elderly patients with sepsis were enrolled in the final analysis, including 67 patients in sepsis group and 46 patients in septic shock group. Thirty-two patients were enrolled as healthy controls and 31 elderly patients with CAP as elderly pneumonia group. The PCT, CRP, Lac, APACHEⅡ and SOFA scores of the patients in the three groups were higher than those of the healthy control group, and they were gradually increased with the severity of infection. There was no significant difference in gender or age among the groups. Compared with the healthy control group, the other three groups had higher LL-37 level after admission, the LL-37 levels in the sepsis group and the septic shock group were decreased with the prolongation of the hospitalization time, and they were lower than the pneumonia group at 7 days after admission [LL-37 (μg/L): 1 403.9±501.9, 1 517.1±676.4 vs. 1 608.4±816.2, both P > 0.05]. It was shown by correlation analysis that the LL-37 level in peripheral blood of elderly patients with sepsis was significantly negatively correlated with APACHEⅡ score (r = -0.329, P = 0.007) and SOFA score (r = -0.344, P = 0.005), but no significant correlation with Lac was found (r = -0.128, P = 0.311). ② The 28-day survival analysis revealed that of the 113 elderly patients with sepsis, 54 (47.8%) survived at 28 days and 59 (52.2%) died. There was no significant difference in gender, age, PCT or CRP levels at 1 day after admission between the two groups. The 1-day Lac, APACHEⅡ and SOFA scores of the patients in the non-survival group were significantly higher than those in the survival group, they were gradually increased with the prolongation of the hospitalization time, and they were significantly higher than those in the survival group at 7 days after admission [Lac (mmol/L): 2.4 (1.4, 4.4) vs. 1.0 (0.8, 1.7), APACHEⅡ score: 21.77±5.85 vs. 13.74±4.99, SOFA score: 9.62±4.78 vs. 3.18±2.71, all P < 0.01]. With the prolongation of admission, there was no significant change in LL-37 level of peripheral blood in the survival group. The LL-37 level in the non-survival group showed a downward tendency, and it was significantly lower than that in the survival group at 7 days after admission (μg/L: 1 277.8±642.6 vs. 1 620.6±461.6, P < 0.05). It was shown by ROC curve analysis that the LL-37 in peripheral blood, Lac, APACHEⅡ score and SOFA score at 7-day of admission of elderly patients with sepsis had predictive value for prognosis, and LL-37 had the best predicted effect for 28-day death, the area under the ROC curve (AUC) of LL-37 was 0.670, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) = 0.513-0.757, when the optimal cut-off value was 1 283.0 μg/L, the sensitivity was 75.7%, and the specificity was 61.5%. Conclusions The expression of LL-37 increased in the early course of the disease in elderly patients with sepsis. However, as the disease progressed and worsened, the level of LL-37 had a decline tendency and was associated with death. The dynamic monitoring of LL-37 combined with APACHEⅡ and SOFA scores had clinical guidance value in predicting the prognosis of sepsis in the elderly.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the in vitro transdermal absorption properties of galangin and effects of different pene-tration enhancers on its transdermal behaviors,and provide reference for developing skin preparations using galangin as APIs in the treatment of vitiligo. METHODS:HPLC was used to determine the galangin content. Using cumulative permeation rate (Q) and the transdermal rate(J)of galangin as indexes,the effect of absorption of receiving solution [20%,40% polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG400)solution and 30% ethanol solution] and rotating rate(200,300,400 r/min)on galangin in complete skin of mice were investigated,as well as the azone(1%,3%,5%)and propylene glycol(10%,20%,40%)alone or combination on its penetra-tion promotion. And the transdermal properties of galangin in complete skin,exfoliating skin,dermis skin of rats and mice were de-tected. RESULTS:The best permeability of complete skin of mice showed in 40% PEG400 solution at rotating speed of 300 r/min with 5% azone alone,J was 3.2570 μg/(cm2·h). Js of complete skin,exfoliating skin,dermis skin of mice were 2.7199,34.016, 33.874 μg/(cm2·h),respectively;and those of rats were 0.4996,9.5124,17.406 μg/(cm2·h). CONCLUSIONS:Galangin can penetrate the complete skin of mice and rats,however,the penetration quantity is far lower than exfoliating skin and dermis skin.

Objective To observe the changes in the lung aquaporin 1 (AQP1) expression in adrenaline-induced pulmonary edema(PE),and the effect of Methylprednisolone (MP) on its expression.Methods Fifty Wister rats of 1-month old were randomly divided into 5 groups (10 rats in each group):control,adrenaline PE,MP A,MP B,and MP C groups,respectively.Control group animals were treated with 0.27 mL 9 g/L saline;PE group was given 2.7 mg/kg adrenaline (1 ∶ 1 000) by intraperitoneal injection;MP A,MP B and MP C groups rats were intraperitoneally injected 10 mg/kg,20 mg/kg,and 30 mg/kg MP intraperitoneally immediately after intraperitoneal injection of adrenaline,respectively.The morphology changes in the lungs were observed with HE staining,and lung wet/dry weight (W/D) was measured.The levels of AQP1 mRNA,AQP1 protein,and AQP1 distribution in the lung tissues were detected by using real time-polymerase chain reaction,Western blot,and immunohistochemical method.Results (1)PE group exhibited a faster breathing rate,and double lung volume increased significantly;there was a visible hemorrhagic distribution in the lung surface and cross section,endotracheal filled with white or pink foam liquid.(2) The W/D of rats in PE group was higher than that of the control group (6.50 ± 0.53 vs.4.59 ± 0.36,P ＜ 0.05).(3) Pathological grading of PE group (3.80 ± 0.42) increased significantly compared with that of the MP A group (3.30 ± 0.48),MP B group (2.30 ± 0.68) and MP C group (1.20 ± 0.42),and there were significant differences (all P ＜ 0.05).(4) Immunohistochemistry showed that the expression of AQP1 in PE group (1.20 ± 0.79) was reduced compared with that of the control group (4.20 ± 1.03),and there were significant differences (all P ＜ 0.05).(5) The levels of AQP1 mRNA and AQP1 protein (0.12 ± 0.43 and 0.20 ± 0.04) were significantly lower than those of the control group (0.90 ± 0.32 and 0.60 ± 0.15),and there were significant differences (all P ＜ 0.05);compared with PE group,AQP1 mRNA and AQP1 protein of each group with MP treatment showed the highest values (MP A group:0.17 ±0.06 and 0.32 ±0.04,MP B group:0.39 ±0.13 and 0.37-±0.09,MP C group:0.61 ±0.21 and 0.44 ± 0.07) (all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The expression of AQP1 reduced in adrenaline-induced PE rats.MP could improve the expression of AQP1,and significantly ameliorate the PE and bleeding.

Objective To comparative evaluation the application value of high frequency ultrasound (HFU)and magnetic reso-nance imaging (MRI)in the diagnosis of rotator cuff tears(RCT).Methods 86 patients of unilateral RCT confirmed by shoulder ar-throscopy were chosen.The detection rate by HFU and MRI before the surgery was compared.Shoulder arthroscopic finding was as the evaluation standard,the accuracy of HFU and MRI in the diagnosis of RCT was calculated which included:total (full and partial) RCT,full RCT,partial RCT.Chi-square test was used to compare the accuracy rate.Results Among 86 patients,30 patients with full RCT and 56 patients with partial RCT were detected by shoulder arthroscopy,in which 28 patients with full RCT and 43 patients with partial RCT were found by HFU,and 28 patients with full RCT and 5 1 patients with partial RCT were found by MRI respec-tively.The accuracy of HFU and MRI in the diagnosis of total,full,partial tear RCT were 82.6%,93.3%,76.8% and 91.9%,93.3%, 91.6% respectively.There was no significant difference between HFU and MRI in diagnosing total and full RCT(P >0.05),the ac-curacy on HFU in diagnosing partial RCT was slightly lower than that on MRI (P <0.05).Conclusion Both HFU and MRI have relatively high accuracy in diagnosing full RCT,HFU is slightly lower than MRI in diagnosing partial RCT.

Objective To provide useful information for the diagnosis and differentiation through exploring the tumor with polyserositis as the initial symptom.Methods There was a case present with fever,poor spirit,abdominal distention and edema in Children's Hospital of Hebei Province.The characteristics and results of physical examination were summarized and discussed according to the condition evolution phases.The possible etiological factors were analyzed.The treatment was adjusted.Further physical examination was improved.The final diagnosis was tracked.Results After getting admitted to hospital,the patient received CT scan and ultrasound examination for many times.The results suggested the pericardial effusion,pleural effusion,peritoneal effusion and cardiac insufficiency.The child had made a slight improvement through treatment.However,he had hemiparesis.Cerebral infarction was demonstrated through magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),magnetic resonance angiography (MRA),magnetic resonance venography (MRV).Ultrasound showed that there was more pericardial effusion,aortic root solid low echo mass,pulmonary arterial wall stiffness,left and right pulmonary artery blood flow speed increased.Neck and chest enhanced CT showed mediastinal lesions.Pathology examination results suggested myeloid sarcoma after referral to superior hospital.Conclusions When children had an unexplained polyserositis,more comprehensive analysis were needed.The illness condition should be explained with Monism as far as possible.Repeated inspections would be necessary when the pathogenesis was not clear.Careful watch for the tumor should be kept.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of extracts ofLiaoxuan Kaxifu Powders (LE) on proliferation and transcription of IL-8 and ICAM-1 in HaCaT induced by TNF-α; To discuss its mechanism of action.Methods Cultured HaCaT was assigned into normal group, TNF-α group and low-, medium- and high-dose of LE group. Every group was induced by 40 ng/mL TNF-α except for normal group, and then LE groups were treated by different concentrations (8, 40, 200μg/mL) of LE for 48 h. The proliferation of HaCaT was evaluated by MTT and the apoptosis was detected by inverted fluorescence microscope. Levels of IL-8 and ICAM-1 in HaCaT were assessed by ELISA, and their mRNA expressions was detected by semi-quantitative RT-PCR.Results Compared with normal group, the absorbency of HaCaT and the contents and mRNA expressions of IL-8 and ICAM-1 increased in TNF-α group (P<0.05,P<0.01); compared with TNF-α group, LE of all dose groups could significantly inhibit the absorbency, decrease the contents and mRNA expressions of IL-8 and ICAM-1 (P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion LE is able to inhibit the proliferation of HaCaT induced by TNF-α, and the mechanism is probably related to promoting apoptosis and down-regulating the gene expressions of IL-8 and ICAM-1, and then maintaining the normal level of HaCaT.

Objective To establish the HeLa cell line that can stably express EYFP fluorescent protein as the model for anion channel blocker (halide ion) screening ,which lays the foundation for high throughput screening of anion channel blocker (halide ion) .Methods Through gene recombination technology ,a new lentivirus vector which can express mutant protein YFP (EYFP‐H148Q/I152L) and puromycin resistance ,was built .The mixture of lentivirus vector and packaging plasmid was transfected into 293T cells to produce lentivirus particles . After infection of HeLa cells by the lentivirus particles ,puromycin was used to screen the cells as YFP‐positive HeLa cell line .Then cell amplification was carried out after purification and efficiency of EYFP‐H148Q/I152L was further detected by Real‐time quantitative PCR (RT‐PCR) and Western blot .We then verified the activity of EYFP‐HeLa transfected cell line as a screening model of anion channel blocker .Results Gene sequencing verified that EYFP‐H148Q/I152L was successfully inserted into lentivirus vectors .RT‐PCR and Western blot results showed that the target gene was overexpressed in HeLa cells . The specific yellow fluorescence of EYFP of HeLa cells could be observed under fluorescence microscope with the efficiency of nearly 100% . I- (low permeability ) solution stimulated the opening of anion (halogen) channels ,and the yellow fluorescence was quenched by I - flow into cells . Conclusion The EYFP‐HeLa cell line can stably express EYFP yellow fluorescent protein and is sensitive to the internal flow of I - .Therefore ,it can be used as an ideal screening model of anion channel blocker (halide ion) .

Objective To investigate the effect of acteoside on injury PC12 cells induced by glutamate. Methods PC12 cells were assigned into normal control group, model control group, positive drug group and acteoside(AS) treated group. Every group was treated by 1. 5 mmol·L-1 glutamate for 24 hours except for the control group, and the injury was antagonized by 10 μmol·L-1 Vit E and acteoside at different concentration(15. 625, 31. 25, 62. 5, 125 and 250 μmol·L-1 ). Cell morphology was observed by inverted microscope, cell survival was determined with MTT, LDH activity was measured by enzyme label kit, the MDA content and SOD activity were measured by TBA kit and WST kit, and the ROS was measured by Elisa kit. Results Compared with the model control group, all doses of acteoside could significantly improve the PC12 cell morphology and survival (P<0. 05), inhibit LDH activity and production of MDA and ROS (P<0. 05), increase the activity of SOD (P<0. 05), except for the lowest dose group. Conclusion Acteoside has protective effects on PC12 cells injured by glutamate.