Objective: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become a common chronic liver disease that is harmful to human health. Moreover, there is currently no FDA-approved first-line drug for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or NAFLD. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is widely used to ameliorate liver diseases, such as the traditional ancient recipe called Three Flower Tea (TFT), which consists of double rose (Rosa rugosa), white chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium), and Daidaihua (Citrus aurantium). However, the mechanisms of the action of TFT are not clear. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate the mechanisms of TFT against NAFLD in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced rats. Methods: This study utilized bioinformatics and network pharmacology to establish the active and potential ingredient-target networks of TFT. Furthermore, a protein–protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed, and enrichment analysis was performed to determine the key targets of TFT against NAFLD. Furthermore, an animal experiment was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic effect and confirm the key targets of TFT against NAFLD. Results: A total of 576 NAFLD-related genes were searched in GeneCards, and under the screening criteria of oral bioavailability (OB) ≥30% and drug-likeness (DL) ≥0.18, a total of 19 active ingredients and 210 targets were identified in TFT. Network pharmacology analysis suggested that 55 matching targets in PPIs were closely associated with roles for NAFLD treatment. Through the evaluation of network topology parameters, four key central genes, PPARγ, SREBP, AKT, and RELA, were identified. Furthermore, animal experiments indicated that TFT could reduce plasma lipid profiles, hepatic lipid profiles and hepatic fat accumulation, improve liver function, suppress inflammatory factors, and reduce oxidative stress. Through immunoblotting and immunofluorescence analysis, PPARγ, SREBP, AKT, and RELA were confirmed as targets of TFT in HFD-induced rats. Conclusion: In summary, our results indicate that TFT can prevent and treat NAFLD via multiple targets, including lipid accumulation, antioxidation, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation.

Betacoronavirus ; isolation & purification ; pathogenicity ; Bile Acids and Salts ; metabolism ; Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic ; pathology ; virology ; Cell Culture Techniques ; Coronavirus Infections ; complications ; pathology ; Cytokine Release Syndrome ; etiology ; physiopathology ; Cytopathogenic Effect, Viral ; Epithelial Cells ; enzymology ; pathology ; virology ; Humans ; Hyperbilirubinemia ; etiology ; Liver ; pathology ; Organoids ; pathology ; virology ; Pandemics ; Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A ; analysis ; Pneumonia, Viral ; complications ; pathology ; Receptors, Virus ; analysis ; Serine Endopeptidases ; analysis ; Viral Load

Objective To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Stoppa approach combined with iliac incision in periacetabular osteotomy for treatment of hip dysplasia.Methods From September 2011 to July 2012,18 patients (20 hips) with hip dysplasia were performed periacetabular osteotomy through Stoppa approach combined with iliac incision.There were 15 female patients with 17 hips and 3 male patients with 3 hips.The average age was 29 years old (range 19 to 35).The surgical incision included two parts with the abdominal transverse incision (Stoppa approach) and the iliac incision (the lateral window of ilioinguinal approach).The duration of surgery,length of incision,intraoperative blood loss,and amount of allogeneic blood transfusion were measured.The clinical function,radiographic parameters,and operative complications were analyzed at 12 months follow-up.Results The mean operation time was 145 min (range,125-180 min).The mean incision length of Stoppa approach was 7 cm (range,5-10 erm) for the abdominal part and 6 cm (range,4-8 cm) for the iliac part,and the average of total incision length was 13 cm (range,12-16 cm).The mean blood loss during operation was 800ml (range,500-1 600 ml).The mean amount of allogeneic blood transfusion was 1 161 ml (range,400-2 400 ml).The mean duration of follow-up was 19.6 months (range,14-22 months).Compared to the preoperative data,both postoperative Harris hip score and center-edge angle improved significantly,with a mean increase of 13.2±6.0 and 22.5°±4.5° respectively.The mean Harris hip score improved form 80.3±8.5 preoperatively to 93.5±5.2 postoperatively at the time of 12 months follow-up.The average center-edge angle improved from 7.5°±5.4° preoperatively to 30.0°±4.6° postoperatively.All of the osteotomies except two pubic osteotomies healed at the time of three months follow-up.The two pubic osteotomies were treated with protected weight bearing and had a delayed union until the six months follow-up.The mean time of osteotomies union was 3.3 months.Complications included three transient]ateral femoral cutaneous nerve palsies which completely resolved within three months after oral medicine therapy.There were no major neurovascular complications,no infection,no incision hernia or any other surgical complications.Conclusion Stoppa approach combined with iliac incision is a safe and effective approach for periacetabular osteotomy.It is an alternative to conventional ilioinguinal approach for treatment of mild hip dysplasia.

Objective: Based on coronary artery calciifcation (CAC) distribution in the rural population of Yunnan province, we further explored the relationship between coronary artery calciifcation score (CACS) and the pulse pressure difference (PPD).
Methods: A randomly stratiifed cluster sampling method was used to study the rural population of Yunnan province and 16-MDCT scan was performed in 212 subjects for evaluating their CAC and calculating CACS. The subjects were divided into 2 sets of groups according to the age and CACS value. Age (51-60) years group,n=108 and Age (61-71) years group,n=104; CACS<1 group,n=162, 1≤CACS<100 group,n=33 and CACS≥100 group,n=17. The PPD level and the relationship between CACS and PPD were compared among different groups.
Results: The average PPD level in Age (61-71) years group was (44.67±13.87) mmHg and in Age (61-71) years group was (50.00±17.44) mmHg,P=0.015, PPD was positively related to age, rs=0.202,P=0.003. The average PPD level in CACS≥100 group, CACS<1 group and 1≤CACS<100 group were (55.22±18.79) mmHg, (46.87±15.46) mmHg and (45.20±15.89) mmHg respectively,P<0.05. The patients with increased PPD level in CACS≥100 group was 47.1%, in CACS<1 group was 17.3% and in 1≤CACS<100 group was 15.2%,P<0.05. Spearman rank correlation analysis indicated that PPD level was positively related to CACS, rs=0.282,P=0.047, with adjusted confounding factors such as age and blood cholesterol level, the PPD was still positively related to CACS.
Conclusion: PPD as a risk factor of coronary artery disease is related to CACS in rural population of Yunnan province, the CACS increased accordingly with the elevated PPD level.

OBJECTIVE: By watching the effects of cochlear implants in the children with cochlear nerve defects, to evaluate the relationship and efficiency of HRCT AND MRI in diagnostic for cochlear nerve defects. METHOD: The imaging dates and the post-operative effects of the 10 cochlear nerve defect patients were retrospectively analyzed. RESULT: Three patients with bilateral IAC stenosis by HRCT and cochlear nerve defects by MRI but no other abnormal. Seven other patients showed normal IAC by HRCT including 1 showed type IP- I plus vestibular semi circular canal dysplasia. These 7 patients MRI showed 3 bilateral cochlear nerve absent and 4 bilateral cochlear nerve dysplasia. Ten cases of children after 12-32 month follow-up, 3 patients began speaking simple language, whose MAIS scale, CAP and SIR scores improved. One case just began speaking but pronunciation vague. Four cases had reactions to sounds, and can say monosyllabic words. Two cases without effects (1 CI abolished). Compared with other patients with normal cochlear nerve, the effects of the 10 cases were disappointed. CONCLUSION The effects of cochlear implant for the patients with cochlear nerve defects were poor. The preoperative MRI as sessment including oblique sagittal view for cochlear nerve is necessary. The preoperative communication with the parents telling ineffective result possibility is important.
Child, Preschool ; Cochlear Implantation ; Cochlear Implants ; Cochlear Nerve ; abnormalities ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Retrospective Studies

OBJECTIVE: Laryngomalacia is the most common cause for stridor in neonate and infant. Our study aims at assessing the outcome of surgical management in patients diagnosed by fibrolaryngoscope as congenital Laryngomalacia. METHOD: Retrospective study of 16 patients undergoing surgery for severe laryngomalacia. The patients' symptoms, associated medical conditions and surgical management were recorded. RESULT: Stridor and feeding difficulty were observed in 16 patients on admission, while dyspnea was found in 11 patients. Medical co-morbidities exist in 14 cases. The mean age of surgery was 23 weeks, 15 patients had follow-up records for 24 months. Fourteen cases underwent supraglortoplasty. Tracheotomy was performed on the other 2 cases complicated with tracheomalacia. Nine cases showed full recovery of stridor 48 hours post-supraglottoplasty, and 7 were free of feeding difficulties. In the 6 months follow-up, complete or partial relief was achieved in all main symptoms and signs. CONCLUSION Supraglottoplasty is effective in relieving stridor and feeding difficulty as well as respiratory insufficiency, which makes it a first line option for managing severe laryngomalacia.
Child, Preschool ; Female ; Glottis ; Humans ; Infant ; Laryngomalacia ; congenital ; surgery ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome

OBJECTIVETo validate the previous anatomic study result about angle nerve of facial nerve through 3-dimensional (3-D) visualization technique, so as to provide theory basis for clinic treatment of nerve loss.

METHODThe full-thickness soft tissue at internal side of inner canthus was harvested from adult cadaveric head. The skin was 3 cm in length and 1 cm in width, with 2 parallel cut lines as location markers. The specimen was sliced continuously into 120 slices, with 10 microm in thickness for every slice, 0.25 mm apart. The slices underwent HE staining and 2-D digital image was gained by high resolution scanner. Then 3-D reconstruction was performed.

RESULTS(1) It showed the 3-D structures and routes of angle nerve, as well as the relationship between angle nerve and angle arteriovenous. All the reconstructed structures can be displayed together or separately, also from any angles. (2) It confirmed the accuracy of microscopic anatomy study about angle nerve. (3) The 3-D reconstruction of angle nerve, as well as the surrounding structure could be very useful for clinical application.

CONCLUSIONBased on the histologic study and computer technology, the 3-D reconstruction of angle nerve could provide accurate basis for the feasibility of clinic treatment of angle nerve loss.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze Th1 and Th2 immune balance related cytokines and clinical significance in obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome children without allergic rhinitis and asthma. METHOD: Collected 91 cases of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome children with obstructive level data, and measured the serum Th1 cytokine TNF-beta and IFN-gamma, Th2 cytokines IL-4 and IL-5 levels. One hundred and five normal children were enrolled for the same detection of serum cytokines. RESULT: Non-allergic rhinitis and asthma children serum levels of IFN-gamma was lower than control group children, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0. 01). Other cytokines (TNF-beta, IL-4 and IL-5) were no significant difference with the control group. CONCLUSION Th1 and Th2 immune response was imbalance in non-allergic rhinitis and asthma obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome children. The decline in Th1 cell-mediated protective immune response cells may cause disease.
Asthma ; Case-Control Studies ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Interferon-gamma ; blood ; Interleukin-4 ; blood ; Interleukin-5 ; blood ; Lymphotoxin-alpha ; blood ; Male ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive ; blood ; Th1 Cells ; metabolism ; Th2 Cells ; metabolism

Objective To study the electrochemical features of an improved enzyme bioelectrode for biofuel cell. Methods The enzyme electrode was prepared via biotin-avidin technology and its electrochemical features were explored. The conditions such as layers of enzyme films, strength of glucose, scan speed and temperature, which affected the electrochemical behavior of enzyme electrode, were studied. Results The results showed that the electrode had good electric current response to glucose. The enzyme electrode prepared can fulfill the need of biofuel cell and is a promising electrode to be used in human body.

Objective:To clone the rat cardiac myosin ? heavy chain cDNA fragment encoding aa736 960 and construct its recombinant retrovirus vector Methods:The 681 bp target gene was amplified from heart tissue of young rats with RT PCR Fusion gene of hIL 2/myosin was constructed by splicing with preserved region of hIL 2 cDNA using ligation methods and subsequently the plasmid pLNC hIL 2 myosin was constructed NIH3T3 cells and PA317 cells were transfected with plasmid pLNC hIL 2 myosin using Lipofectamine After screening with medium containing G418, the positive clone was chosen and was detected using RT PCR, immunohistochemistry, immune electron microscope and dot blot Results:The determination of nucleotide sequence showed that the nucleotide and amino acid sequence of the gene cloned was the same as the reported sequence, and its open reading frame was correct RT PCR analysis indicated that mRNA of the fused gene was present in the positive clone Immunohistochemistry, immune electron microscope and dot blot showed that the fused gene IL 2 myosin was successfully expressed Conclusion:The fused gene of rat cardiac ? heavy chain fragment and the preserved region of human IL 2 was constructed and expressed successfully