Objective For providing experimental platform of chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD),to establish a mouse model by haplo-identical spleen cell infusion.Methods The donor male mice (Balb/cH-2d) and the recipient (Balb/c C57BL/6) F1 H2-d/b (CB6F1) female mice were randomly divided into four groups:3 experimental groups injected with 3 107,6 107 and 9 107 spleen cells,respectively,while the control group received RPMI 1640 solution.H-2d and H-2b were checked to analyze the chimerism in bone marrow cells.Body mass,figure,cutaneous manifestation and survival of recipient mice were observed and scored every 3 days.Pathologic changes of target organs were observed and scored.Results Injection of 6 107 and 6 107 splenocytes in the recipient mice resulted in a chronic disease with a low level of parental cell engraftment steadily.As compared with 3 107 group,the incidence of cGVHD in 6 107 and 9 107 groups were significantly increased (P ＜0.01).But there was no significant difference between 6 107 and 9 107 groups (P＞0.05).Conclusion A murine model of cGVHD after haplo-identical spleen cell infusion of donor is successfully established by injection of 6 107 and 9 107 spleen cells.

Objective To explore the role of atorvastatin resist to tobacco smoking inducing endothelial inflammation .Meth‐ods HUVECs were divided into normal control group ,cigarette smoking extract(CSE) group and atorvastatin(AS)+CSE group . The cellular morphology of HUVECs in three group were observed ,then the expressions of VCAM‐1 and E selectin in HUVECs in three group were detected by western blot assay .Results In CES group ,drastic morphological change of HUVECs were observed . In AS+CSE group ,minor morphological change of HUVECs were observed .Also ,the protein levels of VCAM‐1 and E selectin were much higher in CSE group than that of in other two groups(P<0 .05) ,and the protein levels of VCAM‐1 and E‐selectin in AS+CSE group were a little higher than that of in control group ,but much lower than that of in CSE group(P<0 .05) .Conclusion Our results showed that atorvastatin might partly resist to tobacco smoking inducing endothelial inflammation .

Objective To study the influence of Annao tablet on the expression of transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) in acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) murine and to explore the interventional mechanism of TGF-β1 on aGVHD. Methods Hematopoietic stem cells of male Balb/c mice were transplanted to female C57BL/6 mice for the development of aGVHD murine model. Recipient mice were divided into Annao group and blank group randomly and respectively administrated with Annao soup (a kind of Chinese herb) and 0.9% sodium chloride intragastrically. Clinical symptom, survival time and body weight were recorded at 14th and 30th day and some sections of liver, small bowel and skin were taken for histological changes. Serum level of TGF-β1 were measured by enzyme-labeled immunosorbent assay (ELISA), splenocyte protein of TGF-β1 by Western Blot and TGF-β1 mRNA by fluorescent quantitation polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results Serum level of TGF-β1 in both groups had no statistical difference (P = 0.305), but it rose to (148.31 ± 7.95) ng/mL at 14th day and (183.48 ± 5.91) ng/mL at 30th day in Annao group, which had significant difference when compared with that in blank group (P = 0.000). IOD/IODβ-actin value of TGF-β1 protein in Annao group was 0.33 ± 0.05 at 14th day and 0.56 ± 0.04 at 30th day, which was higher than that in blank group (P = 0.000) and the expression of TGF-β1 mRNA of splenocyte in Annao group was 1.24 ± 0.04 at 14th day and 2.14 ± 0.33 at 30th day which was much higher than that in blank group (P = 0.000). Conclusion Annao tablet helps to relieve symptoms of acute GVHD by raising serum level of TGF-β1 and intensifying expression of protein of TGF-β1 and its mRNA.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of atorvastatin on cardiac remodeling and function after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in rats and whether this effect is mediated by transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) signaling pathway.

METHODSAMI was induced by left coronary artery ligation in 64 male Sprague-Dawley rats, and 45 surviving rats were randomized into control group (n=15), low-dose atorvastatin group (10 mg/kg, n=15) and high-dose atorvastatin group (20 mg/kg, n=15). Similar surgical procedure was performed in sham-operated rats (n=15) without coronary ligation. Atorvastatin was given daily by gavage from the first day after AMI. Eight weeks later, the cardiac function, left ventricular weight/body mass index (LVMI), collagen volume fraction (CVF), and the expressions of TGF-β1 and Smad2 were compared between the groups.

RESULTSAMI caused significantly reduced cardiac function, increased LVMI and CVF, and upregulated expressions of TGF-β1 and Smad2 mRNA and proteins in the control group (P<0.05). The cardiac function, LVMI, and CVF were improved by atorvastatin, which also down-regulated the expressions of TGF-β1 and Smad2 (P<0.05), and the effects were more prominent in high-dose atorvastatin group (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONAtorvastatin can dose-dependently improve cardiac remodeling and function after AMI in rats, which is mediated by regulating the activity of TGF-β1/Smad2 signaling pathway.

Animals ; Atorvastatin Calcium ; Heart ; drug effects ; physiopathology ; Heptanoic Acids ; pharmacology ; Male ; Myocardial Infarction ; physiopathology ; Pyrroles ; pharmacology ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Signal Transduction ; drug effects ; Smad2 Protein ; metabolism ; Transforming Growth Factor beta1 ; metabolism ; Ventricular Remodeling ; drug effects

This study was aimed to evaluate the application of64-slice spiral CT in imaging anatomy of the normal optic canal. The optic canals of 100 healthy subjects were examined by 64-slice spiral CT,and the imaging measurement of the anatomy structures were performed by the multi-planar reconstruction. The longest and the shorzest walls of the optic canal were the medial wall and the inferior wall, respectively.Results indicate that the imaging anatomic measurement of the optic canal can be accurately and easily performed by means of multi-planar reconstruction of 64-slice spiral CT.

Objective To study systematically regional anatomy of lumbar sympathetic trunk to provide anatomic information for endoscopic lumbar sympathectomy (VALLS). Method The anatomy of the lumbar sympathetic trunk and its relationship with neighboring structures were studied in 128 sides of adult cadavers, and it was substantiate in 13 cases of endoscopic lumbar sympathectomy. Results (1) The location, shape and number of the sympathetic ganglia were quite variable. The number varied from 1 to 6 on one side. (2) It was found that the lumbar sympathetic trunk split into 2-3 branches at the distal portion. (3) Lumbar arteries were all located under the lumbar sympathetic trunk and the lumbar veins situated superior to the trunk in 68.42%±4.35% of instance. (4) Genitofemoral nerve was found to pierce the psoas muscle at the level of 2nd to 4th vertebra or its intervertebral discs. It was only 0.81±0.48 cm away from the medial rim of the psoas muscle. (5) Distance between ureter- iliac vessel junction and the lateral edge of the psoas muscle was 3.36±0.59 cm on the left side, and 3.41±0.59 cm on the right side. (6) A report of the experience of our 13 VALLS was presented. Conclusions Because of great variation and complicated anatomic relation between lumbar sympathetic trunk with its neighboring structures, familiarity to the anatomy of the retroperitoneal space is cracial for a successful minimal invasive laparoscopic lumbar sympathectomy.

Surgical science is one of the chief courses in medical college.The teaching quality of clinical practice has a great influence on the trainees whether they can become qualified doctors as quickly as they can.This paper discusses mainly how to develop the students' scientific clinical thinking ability,enhance basic operating skills and deal with the relationship between doctors and patients.

The traditional teaching modes and approaches of medicine are facing with unexpected challenges and opportunities.In order to train high-quality medical students,we now need to reconsider and reform the traditional teaching modes and approaches of medicine. This essay will provide some suggestions of teaching reform in clinic medicine.

With the development of the society,general surgery teaching has faced higher demands.This paper mainly discusses how to increase comprehensive quality,medical ethics and manipulation capability of the surgeons.

Objective:To review the feasibility and efficacy of partial lumbar sympathectomy for Buerger's disease with video-assisted laparoscopic lumbar sympathectomy (VALLS).Methods:From July 2002 to Octomber 2003,7 patients with Buerger's disease were treated in our hospita1 with VALLS.3 cases underwent bilateral resection,3 cases left side resection,1 case right side resection,1 case common femoral-superficial femora1 artery bypass,1 case right greater saphenous vein arterialization,and 2 cases toes amputation.Results:All the 7 cases were confirmed by pathological examination(one was reported as one lymph node).The skin temperature of lower limb immediately rose significantly after operation.Serious complications were not found in all the patients.Only one case developed aerodermectasia,but recovered completely after three days of symptomatic therapy.Follow-up survey of 2-18 months(with mean of 8.7 months)showed the effect was satisfactory with the manifestations of normal limb temperature,improved blood supply,remission and resolution of the pain.Conclusion:Because of its small incision,little wound,excellent view of the retroperitoneal space and accurate anatomical location,VALLS is relatively simpler than classical operation and its effect is satisfactory.