Humans ; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee ; Follow-Up Studies ; Cohort Studies ; Treatment Outcome ; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures ; Knee Joint/surgery* ; Knee Prosthesis ; Osteoarthritis, Knee/surgery*

The biogenic monoamine 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is an ancient intracellular signaling molecule widely distributed in all animals with nervous systems, and has been implicated in principal behaviors. Tryptophan hydroxylase (TRH) induces a highly specific catalytic reaction that converts L-tryptophan (tryptophan) to 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan (5-HTP) that is subsequently used as a substrate by aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (DDC) to form 5-HT. Five-HT is an ancient intracellular signaling molecule that is widely distributed in the animal kingdom and has been implicated in regulating the behaviors of animals with nervous systems. However, the role of TRH in Lepidoptera is not well understood. In this study, we cloned 1 667 bp cDNAs of Bombyx mori TRH (BmTRH), which contains a 1 632 bp open reading frame (ORF). Homology analysis revealed that BmTRH shared high amino acid identity with Homo sapiens TPH and Drosophila TRH (DmTRH). The high homology (70%) of BmTRH with DmTRH suggested that BmTRH could have a function similar to DmTRH. Gene expression analysis revealed that BmTRH was mainly expressed in head and central nervous (CNS). Moreover, immunohistochemistry and Western blotting analyses showed that BmTRH was detected only in larval nervous tissues. Taken together, our results indicate that BmTRH could likely function in the regulation of neural activities in B. mori. The transcripts of B. mori decarboxylase (BmDDC) and B. mori phenylalanine hydroxylase (BmPAH) whose proteins had TRH activity, were also expressed in the CNS tissues, indicating that unlike in Drosophila, two distinct mechanisms likely regulate 5-HT synthesis in silkworm.
Amino Acid Sequence ; Animals ; Bombyx ; Cloning, Molecular ; DNA, Complementary ; Insect Proteins ; Phenylalanine Hydroxylase ; Tryptophan Hydroxylase

OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for pharmacy staff to choose different drug label databases according to different needs.METHODS:The information organization mode of the three open access drug label databases that included Drugs@FDA,FDA Online Label Repository and DailyMed had been collected and analyzed comparatively from three aspects:retrieval function settings,search results display,data resources and service targets.RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS:In respect of retrieval function,DailyMed provided the most abundant retrieval functions than others.In respects of search results display,DailyMed provided the highest degree of formatted data,followed by FDA Online Label Repository,while Drugs@FDA provided semi-formatted data.Three databases provided the functions of page replication and printing,among which the interface of DailyMed was friendlier and the content of DailyMed was more open;it provided all the download functions.In respects of data resources and service targets,developers of Drugs@FDA and FDA Online Label Repository were FDA,and that of DailyMed was National Library of Medicine (NLM).The data sources used by Drugs@FDA were the drug labels after strict approval by FDA,and the description of drug information by Drugs@FDA was the most comprehensive.FDA Online Label Repository was the original drug labels submitted by the manufacturer to FDA,which was the latest content,and even included unlisted drugs.The data sources of DailyMed were from the information listed on the drug package,and included the information of drug label which was listed but not approved strictly;it covered most comprehensive drugs.

Objective To explore the effect of quality control circle on the prevalence of incontinence-associated dermatitis.Methods We set up a quality control circle group,analyzing the current situations,set the goals and analysed the causes of the high incidence of incontinence-associated dermatitis in the ICU after deciding a specific subject and then we developed strategies.The two groups were compared in terms of knowledge on the dermatitis,assessment of the dermatitis risks,the dermatitis-related management and the incidence of incontinence-associated dermatitis.Results After manipulation of the quality control circle,the aims of incontinence dermatitis related knowledge,risks assessment and management process were all achieved.The scores on nurses knowledge on the dermatitis,ability in solving problems,quality control operation,confidence,ability in coordination,and team work spirits were all significantly higher than those before the manipulation of the circle (P＜0.01) and the incidence of incontinenceassociated dermatitis was statistically significantly lower (P＜0.001).Conclusion The management based on the quality control in the ICU of neurology department can effectively reduce the neurology incidence of incontinence-associated dermatitis and improve the nurses professional skills.

Objective To explore the use of queuing theory model combined with the dynamic allocation of nursing staff in the management of blood collection room in outpatient. Methods Queuing theory model combined with dynamic allocation of nursing staff were applied to scientifically allocate nurses in blood collection room. Three months before and after allocation, nursing staff, inspection personnel and patients were investigated through satisfaction questionnaire and the management effect was evaluated. Results Patients′satisfaction degree toward blood collection staff was increased from 80% to 95%; inspection personnel′s satisfaction degree toward blood collection staff was increased from 62.5% to 87.5%;nurses′satisfaction degree toward themselves was increased from 70% to 95% (χ2=20.571,13.333,5.22;P<0.05) . Patients′waiting time before blood collection was shorten to 20 min from 30 min. Conclusions The application of queuing theory model combined with dynamic allocation of nursing personnel can improve the rational use of blood collection personnel in outpatient and nursing quality, and it also can improve the satisfaction of inspection personnel to nurses, of patients and nurses to themselves.

Objective To evaluate the clinical application effect of transparent film dressing in fistula nursing of patients with percutanueous nephrostomy (PCN).Methods By using before-after self control study method,40 patients with pelvic tumor that caused by postrenal renal failure,and needed long-term fistula remained after PCN surgery were selected as the research object.Conventional sterile gauze and tape were used to nurse the fistula before intervention and transparent film dressing was used after intervention.Results Patents always worried about trachea cannula exodus and infection before intervention.After intervention,the comfort degree of their daily life (like showering,sleeping and daily activities) was obviously higher than that before intervention (P＜0.01).The incidence of renal fistula local adverse effect after intervention is relatively low.And the difference was statistically significant (P＜ 0.01).Before intervention,the tape was loosing in (5.47 ± 1.48) days,there were three cases of accidental trachea cannula exodus;and after intervention,transparent film dressing hemmed in (14.22±1.99) days,and no accidental trachea cannula exodus occurred (P＜0.01);and no hyper-sensitive cases happened with the transparent film dressing.Conclusions The transparent film dressing has the advantages of stable viscosity,waterproofing,fungi-proofing,breathability and hypoallergenic,etc.It can well protect and fix the fistula,and it is suitable for nursing care of patients with long-term renal fistula.

Objective To evaluate the changes in the expression of protein interacting with Cα kinase 1 (PICK1) in the spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons during remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia in rats with incisional pain.Methods Thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing 240-260 g, aged 42-49 days, were randomly divided into 4 groups (n =8 each) using a random number table: control group (group C) , incisional pain group (group Ⅰ) , remifentanil group (group R), and remifentanil + incisional pain group (group R + Ⅰ).In R and R+Ⅰ groups, remifentanil was infused intravenously for 60 min at the rate of 1.2 p,g · kg-1 · min-1.In C and Ⅰ groups, normal saline was infused intravenously for 60 min at the rate of 0.12 ml · kg-1 · min-1.In Ⅰ and R+Ⅰ groups, the model of incisional pain was established, and remifentanil and normal saline were infused intravenously, respectively, at the same time.The mechanical paw withdrawal threshold (MWT) and thermal paw withdrawal latency (TWL) were measured before normal saline or remifentanil infusion, and at 2, 6, 24, and 48 h after the end of normal saline or remifentanil infusion (T1-4).The rats were sacrificed after the last measurement of pain threshold.The lumbar segment (L4-6) of the spinal cord and left DRGs were removed for determination of the expression of PICKl mRNA (by quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction) and PICK1 protein (by Western blot).Results Compared with group C, the MWT was significantly decreased, the TWL was shortened, and the expression of PICK1 protein and mRNA was up-regulated in R and R+Ⅰ groups, and the MWT was significantly decreased, the TWL was shortened (P＜0.05) , and no significant change was found in the expression of PICK1 protein and mRNA in group Ⅰ (P＞0.05).Compared with group Ⅰ, the MWT was significantly decreased, the TWL was shortened, and the expression of PICK1 protein and mRNA was up-regulated in group R+Ⅰ (P＜0.05).Compared with group R, the MWT was significantly decreased, the TWL was shortened (P＜0.05) , and no significant change was found in the expression of PICK1 protein and mRNA in group R+ Ⅰ (P＞0.05).Conclusion The mechanism by which remifentanil induces hyperalgesia may be related to up-regulation of PICK1 expression in the spinal cord and DRG neurons of rats with incisional pain.

The great changes taking place in the environment of academic library were analyzed from the aspects of networked information environment, knowledge-based user needs and homogenized library resources. The main up-date development characteristics of academic library were described according to the current development situation in foreign and domestic academic libraries as revealed in our investigation, such as e-only of library resources, knowledge-based and embedded information service, associated, semantic and integrated information organization, incorporation of primary information resources into institutional knowledge property management, digital library emerged in scientific data monitoring centers, SoLoMo as the concept for creating the next generation mobile library service. It was pointed out that academic library will become the user-oriented knowledge service center that provides user-driving knowledge service and intelligent knowledge service in an all-inclusive knowledge management manner. It is thus necessary for academic library to attach more importance on the information needs of scientific workers, to strengthen the user-oriented professional work layout, application of information technology, interlibrary coopera-tion and resources-sharing, and to improve the information literacy of librarians.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the mechanism of enalapril for renal interstitial fibrosis by observing the effect of enalapril on the expression of transforming growth factor-beta1(TGF-beta1), p-Smad2/3 and Smad7 in renal tissuess of unilateral urethral obstruction (UUO) rat model. METHODS: Thirty female Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats were randomly subdivided into a sham-operated group, a model group and an enalapril treated group. UUO model was induced by ligating the left ureter of rats. All rats were sacrificed 14 days after UUO. Pathological changes of the renal tissue were observed by HE and Masson staining, the protein expressions of Collagen I (ColI), TGF-beta1, p-Smad2/3 and Smad7 were detected by immunohistochemical staining,and the mRNA expressions of TGF-beta1 and Smad7 were detected by RT-PCR. RESULTS: The renal interstitial damage index, the relative Collagen area and the expression of ColI in the model group significantly increased(P<0.01). Enalapril reduced these indexes. The protein and mRNA expressions of TGF-beta1 and the protein expressions of p-Smad2/3 were low in the sham-operated group, but were strongly positive in the model group, and enalapril could decrease the expressions of TGF-beta1 and p-Smad2/3(P<0.01). The protein and mRNA expressions of Smad7 in the model group were less than that in the sham-operated group(P<0.01),and enalapril could improve the expressions of Smad7(P<0.01). CONCLUSION Enalapril could inhibit the renal interstitial fibrosis by affecting TGF-beta1, p-Smad2/3 and Smad7 of TGF-beta/smads pathway in the renal tissues of UUO rats.
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors ; pharmacology ; Animals ; Enalapril ; pharmacology ; Female ; Fibrosis ; prevention & control ; Kidney ; metabolism ; pathology ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; metabolism ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Smad2 Protein ; genetics ; metabolism ; Smad3 Protein ; genetics ; metabolism ; Smad7 Protein ; genetics ; metabolism ; Transforming Growth Factor beta1 ; genetics ; metabolism ; Urethral Obstruction ; complications

OBJECTIVE:To establish a GC-MS assay for determination of the contents of phenol and menthol in calamine and menthol lotion.METHODS:Using DM-5elastic quartz capillary as separation column,I-octanol as internal standard,phenol and menthol were detected separately under the70℃～150℃step-up hyperthermic condition to select the ion fragment peaks with M/Z of94and71.RESULTS:Phenol and menthol were good linear within1.092～21.840?g/ml(r=0.9998)and1.194～9.552?g/ml(r=0.9999).Recoveries were100.2%(RSD=1.34%)and100.4%(RSD=0.74%)respective?ly.CONCLUSION:The method is quick and accurate with highly repeatability and specificity and it is adequate for contents determination and quality control for this preparation.