Objective:To investigate the blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability changes in the deep white matter (DWM) during hypoperfusion caused by asymptomatic cerebral artery stenosis.Methods:The CT perfusion weighted imaging (CTP) images of 36 patients with asymptomatic severe stenosis and unilateral internal carotid artery or middle cerebral artery, admitted to our hospital from January 2017 to April 2020, which revealed the prolongation of contrast medium delayed contrast medium max-time (Tmax), were analyzed. The regions of interest (ROIs) in the DWM of CTP images at the body of lateral ventricle and centrum semiovale, were drawn respectively: the anterior DWM (ROIa), middle DWM (ROIm), and posterior DWM (ROIp) in the stenotic side of maximum intensity projection maps; DWM with normal-appeared Tmax (ROI1), DWM with relatively delayed Tmax (ROI2), and DWM with obviously delayed Tmax (ROI3) in the stenotic side of Tmax maps; and their mirrored ROI on the healthy side. Statistical analysis was used to compare the value differences of Tmax, cerebral blood flow (CBF) and transfer constant (Ktrans) between/among the ROIs.Results:As compared with the mirrored ROI in the healthy side, respectively, the ROIa and ROIm in the stenotic side had significantly prolonged Tmax, significantly decreased CBF, and significantly increased Ktrans at the body of lateral ventricle ( P<0.05). As compared with the mirrored ROI in the healthy side, respectively, the ROIa and ROIp in the stenotic side had significantly prolonged Tmax, significantly decreased CBF, and significantly increased Ktrans at the centrum semiovale ( P<0.05). As compared with the mirrored ROI in the healthy side, respectively, the ROI2 and ROI3 in the stenotic side had significantly prolonged Tmax, significantly decreased CBF, and significantly increased Ktrans at the body of lateral ventricle and centrum semiovale ( P<0.05). In the stenotic side at the body of lateral ventricle, as compared with the mirrored ROIp, the ROIa and ROIm had significantly prolonged Tmax, significantly decreased CBF, and significantly increased Ktrans ( P<0.05). In the stenotic side at the body of lateral ventricle and centrum semiovale, as compared with the mirrored ROI1, the ROI2 and ROI3 had significantly prolonged Tmax, significantly decreased CBF, and significantly increased Ktrans ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The BBB permeability of DWM in the regions with delayed contrast medium Tmax is augmented when asymptomatic cerebral artery stenosis causes cerebral hypoperfusion.

Objective To investigate the effect of transverse extrapedicular unilateral percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) via transverse process in treating the osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.Methods A retrospective study was performed on 16 patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures of upper lumbar treated from August 2016 through December 2016.There were seven males and nine females,at a mean age of 73.5 years (range,62-90 years).All the patients reported severe back pain,with an average history of 2 weeks (range,1-24 weeks).MRI confirmed the diagnosis of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures,and the compression degree of the affected vertebral body was (25.4 ± 5.3) ％.All the patients were treated with extrapedicular unilateral PVP via transverse process under local anesthesia.The operation time,fluoroscopy frequency,bone cement injection volume,and bone cement dispersion were recorded.Back pain and function recovery were assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS) and Oswestry disability index (ODI),respectively.Results All patients were followed up for 6-12 months (mean,8 months).All operations were successful without complications.The average operation time was 20 min (range,15-30 minutes),and there were 3-6 times of fluoroscopy with successful incubation.The average volume of bone cement injected to each injured vertebral body was 6.2 ml (range,5-9 m1).The bone cement dispersed satisfactorily in the vertebral body.Complete relief of lumbar and back pain was achieved in 14 patients,and remarkable relief in two patients.The postoperative VAS and ODI at 24 hours,72 hours,and 6 months were significantly lower than those before operation (P ＜0.01).Conclusion Extrapedicular unilateral percutaneous vertebroplasty via transverse process has the advantages of uniform fractured bone cement perfusion,significant pain relief,and rapid recovery,and hence is a simple,safe and effective treatment for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures of the upper lumbar vertebrae.

Objective:To determine the changes of the main components after compatibility of compound Mailuqishen(MLQS), and to explore its anti-tumor effect in the H22 tumor-bearing mice.Methods:The contents of ginsenoside and amino acid in MLQS were detected by HPLC, and the content of polysaccharide was detected by phenol-sulfuric acid.A total of 144 female Kunming mice were randomly divided into normal control group, model group, positive control group, low dose of MLQS group, medium dose of MLQS group, high dose of MLQS group, ginseng geng group, ginseng group and antler plate group (n=16).Except normal control group, the mice in the other eight groups were used to establish the H22 tumor-bearing mouse models, then the mice were treated with drugs at next day.The tumor weights, inhibitory rates of tumor, spleen and thymus indexes of the H22 tumor-bearing mice were detected 10 d after administration.The morphological changes of tumor and spleen tissue were examined by HE staining, and the apoptotic rates of H22 tumor cells were tested by flow cytometry.Results:As calculation with the ginseng and antler plate single herb, the contents of ginsenosides, polysaccharides and amino acids in MLQS were significantly higher than those of single herbs (P<0.05).Compared with model group, the inhibitory rates of tumor in various administration groups were significantly increased(P<0.01);the spleen indexes and thymus indexes of the mice in different doses of MLQS groups were significantly increased(P<0.01);the apoptotic rates of tumor cells were markedly increased(P<0.05).Compared with model group, the tumor tissue of the mice in various administration groups was destroyed, the cells were sparse and irregular, and the tumor presented necrotic lesions;the morphology of spleen tissue was normal with discernible fringe, and the lymphocytes arranged densely.Conclusion:The contents of ginsenosides, polysaccharides, and amino acids in compound MLQS are significantly increased compared with those of single herbs, and its anti-tumor effect is stronger than the single herbs.

Objective:To discuss the influence of Tongfengning Capsule (TFN) in the levels of uricacid (UC),creatinine (Cr) and urea nitrogen (BUN) in mouse serum and the activities of the xanthine oxidase (XOD),adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity in the liver homogenate of the mice with hyperuricemia,and to observe the improvement effect of TFN on the pathological changes of liver tissue and to clarify its mechanisms.Methods:The models of mouse hyperuricemia were induced by yeast extract with potassium oxonate.Seventy mice were divided into blank control group,model group,low (200 mg · kg 1),medium (400 mg · kg-1) and high (800 mg · kg-1) doses of TFN groups,allopurinol positive drug control group (50 mg · kg-1),Tongfengshu (TFS,600 mg · kg-1) positive drug control group (n=10).The levels of UC,Cr,BUN in serum and the activities of XOD,ADA in homoggenate were detected and the histopathological changes of the kidney tissue of the mice were measured with HE staining.Results:Compared with blank control group,the levels of serum UC,Cr and BUN ofthe mice in model group were significantlyincreased (P＜0.01),and the activities of XOD and ADA in liver tissue were also increased (P＜0.01).Compared with model group,the levels of serum UC,Cr and BUN of the mice in positive drug control groups and different doses of TFN groups were decreased (P＜0.01),and the activities of XOD and ADA in liver tissue were also decreased (P＜0.05),especially in high dose of TFN group.Compared with model group,the pathologic changes such as renal glomerulus atrophy,renal interstitial fibrosis and expansion of renal tubule of the mice in positive drug control groups and high dose of TFN group were improved to a certain extent.Conclusion:TFN has improvement effcet on the hyperuricemia in the mice and its mechanism is related to the inhibition of uricogenesis and the promotion of UC excretion.

Objective:To investigate the effect of antlerbase on the radiation carcinogenesis by observing the effect of antlerbase on the expressions of Notch2 gene and immune function of the mice with thymic lymphomas induced by ionizing radiation.Methods:Ninety BALB/c mice were randomly divided into control group,irradiation group and irradiation combined with drug group (combined group)(n=30).The thymic lymphoma models of mice were made by X-ray irradiation in irradiation group and combined group;after establishing the animal models,the mice in combined group were fed with chow containing antlerbase superfine powder.After 6 months,the whole blood and thymic tissue were taken,then RT-PCR and Western blotting methods were used to detect the mRNA and protein expressions levels of Notch2 gene in the thymic lymphoma tissue;ELISA method was used to detect the serum immunoglobulin (IgG,IgA,IgM)levels and SOD kit was used to detect the serum SOD activities of the tumor mice.Results:The incidences of thymic lymphoma in irradiation group and combined group were 53.33%(16/30)and 36.67% (11/30),respectively.Compared with control group,the expression levels of mRNA and protein of Notch2 gene in thymic lymphoma of the mice in irradiation group were significantly increased (P <0.05);compared with irradiation group,the expression levels of mRNA and protein of Notch2 gene in combined group were decreased (P <0.05);compared with control group,the levels of IgG,IgA,and IgM in serum of the mice in irradiation group were decreased (P < 0.05 ); compared with irradiation group, the levels of IgG, IgM, hemoglobin and the activity of SOD in serum of the mice in combined group were increased (P < 0.05 ). Conclusion:Ionizing radiation can activate the high expression of Notch2 gene and protein and decrease the immune function of mice,it might be one of the mechanisms for the occurrence of radiation carcinogenesis;antlerbase can decrease the incidence of radiation carcinogenesis by inhibiting the expression of Notch2 gene and increasing the immune function of mice,which might play an role in restraining tumor.

Objective To observe pain behavior and the expression of Fos in the related brain re? gions,including Anterior Cingulate Cortex ( ACC) ,Periaqueductal Gray ( PAG) ,Rostral ventromedial nucle?us ( RVM) in chronic constrictive injury ( CCI) rats and to explore whether ACC modulate spinal nociceptive transmission through endogenous descending facilitatory system. Methods A total of 48 male SD rats were randomly divided into six groups:Naive group,Sham group ( just separated the left sciatic nerves without liga?tion) ,CCI group ( the left sciatic nerve was ligated) ,CCI+P group ( on the 14 th day after surgery,intraper?itoneal injection of 10 mg/kg paroxetine 45 min before behavior test) ,ACC?Sham group ( bilateral microin?jection of 0.9% NaCl in ACC,1μl/each side) and ACC?AP5 group ( bilateral microinjection of AP5 25 mM in ACC,1μl/each side on the 13th day after surgery) . On the 14th day after light?dark transition test,forced swimming test,paw?withdrawal mechanical threshold( PWMT) and paw?withdrawal thermal patency( PWTL) were performed,the rats were terminally anesthetized and ACC,PAG,RVM and the spinal cord was rapidly removed,and then the expression of c?fos was measured by immunohistochemistry. Results ( 1) Rats in CCI group demonstrated nociceptive hypersensitivity and depressive?like behaviors compared with Naive rats, while rats in CCI+P group and in ACC?AP5 group showed less nociceptive hypersensitivity and less depres?sive?like behaviors compared with CCI group. (2)Compared with Naive group,the number of c?fos positive neurons in the bilateral ACC (left,surgery side,4920.6±1053.7;right,2059.3±409.1),VIPAG (9074.8± 2320.3),RVM (6195.4±895.0) and bilateral spinal cord (left,15148.8±3080.2;right,6400.2±1558.4) was significantly enhanced in CCI group, especially in the left side. In contrast, the amount of fos labeled neurons declined in the bilateral ACC (left,2776.4±820.1;right,1120.5±141.4),VIPAG (4002.2± 1171.8),RVM (2938.9±910.3) and bilateral spinal cord (left,8742.0±1131.0;right,3933.1±858.9) in CCI+P group and also declined in the bilateral ACC (left,3623.1±667.4;right,696.5±164.8),VIPAG (5668.8±1403.3),RVM (3972.3±851.7) and bilateral spinal cord (left,10675.4±1725.3;right,3818.3± 1085.1) in ACC?AP5 group. Conclusion Endogenous descending facilitatory system may contribute to ACC modulating spinal nociceptive transmission.

Objective To study the changes of mRNA and protein expressions of Kras gene in thymic lymphomas induced by ionizing radiation,and to detect the methylation of CpG islands in promoter region of Kras gene,then to investigate the mechanisms for the occurrence of radiation carcinogenesis.Methods The thymic lymphoma models of BALB/c mice were made by X-ray irradiation,then the total RNA was extracted,cDNA was synthesized and the total protein was extracted from both thymic lymphoma tissue and normal thymus tissue;the mRNA and protein expressions of Kras gene in thymic lymphoma tissue and normal thymus tissue were detected by RT-PCR and Western blotting method, and the methylation of CpG islands in promoter region of Kras gene was detected by bisulfite sequencing PCR. Results The mRNA expression level of Kras gene in thymic lymphoma tissue was significantly higher than that in normal thymus tissue(P<0.01).The protein expression level in thymic lymphoma tissue was about 1.41 times higher than that in normal thymus tissue;4 CpG sites were methylated detected by bisulfite sequencing PCR in normal thymus tissue, however, 1 CpG site was methylated in thymic lymphoma tissue,the CpG islands in promoter region of Kras gene were demethylation state in thymic lymphoma. Conclusion Ionizing radiation can cause the changes of mRNA and protein expression levels of Kras gene in thymic lymphoma tissue by demethylation state of Kras gene,eventually lead to the occurrence of tumor;it might be one of the mechanisms for the occurrence of radiation carcinogenesis.

Objective To explore the efficacy of triple therapy and sequential therapy in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) in patients receiving long-term non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAID) treatment.Methods Patients receiving long-term NSAID treatment were enrolled in this study.Patients diagnosed as Hp infection were divided into triple therapy and sequential therapy groups.The patients in triple therapy group received omeprazole,clarithromycin and amoxicillin theray for 10 days.The patients in sequential group received esomeprazole with amoxicillin for five days,and then esomeprazole with clarithromycin and metronidazole for another five days.All patients were given mucosal protective therapy as maintenance treatment after eradication therapy and followed up for 12 weeks.Patients underwent endoscopy examination and Hp testing before and after follow-up.Hp eradication rates were compared with the intention-to-treat (ITT) and per protocol (PP) analysis.Results According to ITT analysis,the eradication rates of Hp in triple therapy group and sequential therapy group were 78.4 ％ (40/51) and 80.0 ％ (40/50) respectively,there was no significant difference between these two groups (x2 =0.038,P=0.846).According to PP analysis,the eradication rates of Hp in triple therapy group and sequential therapy group were 84.4％ (38/45) and 87.0％ (40/46) respectively,there was no significant difference between these two groups either (x2=0.117,P=0.732).Conclusion There was no significant difference in Hp eradication between triple therapy and sequential therapy in patients receiving long-term NSAID treatment.

Objective To investigate the prevalence and the risk factors of gastroduodenal damages induced by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Methods One hundred and eighty-four patients who were prescribed NSA1Ds for long time in rheumatology and cardiovascular clinics were enrolled. Clinical data such as age, sex, medication history and body mass index were recorded. The lesions were estimated by endoscopy and the specimens were tested for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. Results Peptic ulcer was found in 63 (34. 24%) patients including gastric ulcer in 22, duodenal ulcer in 34 and compound ulcer in 7. The endoscopic examination showed that 57 out of 121 patients without peptic ulcer had ≥3 erosive lesions. Logistic regression analysis revealed that H. pylori infection was important risk factor that induced the peptic ulcer in those who were taking NSAIDs for long time (OR = 13. 86, 95% CI: 6. 53 ～ 29. 43). The incidence of gastroduodenal damage was similar in patients taking NSAIDs and low dose aspirin (OR =0.45,95CI:0.16～ 1.28). Conclusions NSAIDs may cause gastroduodenal damages in long-term users and H. pylori infection was an important risk factor. The effect of low dose aspirin on gastroduodenal damages is as same as NSAIDs.

OBJECTIVE:To study the inhibitory effects of propolis on growth of transplantation tumor in mice.METHO_ DS:Using different concentrations of propolis to feed the mice for two months,the tumor cells(S 180 )were transplanted into subaxillary tissue of the mice.After8days,the tumor mass was takent off the body of the mice,and weighted,then paraffin sections were observed and the number of karyokinesis of tumor cells was counted under the microscops.RESULTS:The weight of tumor mass were lighter in the propolis group than in the control group(P