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Objective To explore the uranium concentration in surface water and drinking water in Beijing, China and the relationship between uranium concentration and gross α activity concentration. Methods Water samples were collected from 16 districts in Beijing. Uranium concentration and gross α activity concentration were measured with WGJ-III trace uranium analyzer and LB6008 six-channel α/β counter using the ultraviolet fluorescence and thick source methods. Results The uranium concentrations in surface water and drinking water were 1.131 and 1.572 μg/L, respectively. The gross α activity concentrations in surface water and drinking water were 0.059 and 0.074 Bq/L, respectively. There were no significant differences in uranium concentration and gross α activity concentration between surface water and drinking water (P > 0.05). The uranium concentration was positively correlated with the gross α activity concentration, with a correlation coefficient of 0.700 (P < 0.05). The gross α activity concentration was determined by the uranium concentration with a determination coefficient of 48%. The committed effective dose of 238U in drinking water was between 3.284 × 10−5 and 1.640 × 10−3 mSv, with an average value of 5.400 × 10−4 mSv. Conclusion The uranium concentration and gross α activity in the surface water and drinking water in Beijing fluctuate and remain in the background range. These values are much lower than the recommended limits of 0.03 mg/L and 0.5 Bq/L stipulated in the GB 5749-2021 Standard for Drinking Water Quality. The annual committed effective dose of 238U through drinking water ingestion is very small.
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Objective To understand the effects of 241Am standard material powder with different matrices on the determination of gross alpha activity in water, and to provide a reference for the selection and use of alpha standard sources. Methods The alpha counting efficiency of 241Am standard material powder with different matrices was measured by low-background alpha and beta measuring instrument. The radiochemical recovery rate and whole process efficiency of gross alpha activity in water were determined by spike experiments. Results The alpha counting efficiency of the 241Am standard material powder with four matrices was in the descending order of calcium carbonate, calcium carbonate and silica mixed matrix, calcium sulfate, and silica. The default chemical recovery rate is 1 when gross alpha activity in water is measured by thick source method. The use of 241Am standard material with calcium carbonate as a matrix resulted in about 35% decrease in gross alpha activity, and about 10% deviation was observed using 241Am standard material with silica or calcium carbonate and silica mixed matrices. The whole process efficiency of alpha activity in four spiked water samples with 241Am standard solution and 241Am standard material powder with calcium carbonate, silica, or mixed matrix was 6.34%-7.30%. Conclusion Standard materials with different matrices demonstrate different self-absorption of alpha particles and various influence on the chemical recovery. When purchasing and using standard material powders for alpha activity measurement in laboratories, the composition of the matrix should be clarified as much as possible, and the gross alpha activity in water should be determined by measuring the whole process efficiency if necessary.
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Objective To investigate the awareness of the Radiation Shielding Requirements for Radiotherapy Room–Part 2: Radiotherapy Room of Electron Linear Accelerators (GBZ/T 201.2—2011) among relevant practitioners in medical institutions as well as its implementation and application situation and collect relevant problems and suggestions for an evaluation of the scientificalness, standardization, and timeliness of the standard, and to provide a scientific basis for the further revision and implementation of the standard. Methods An online questionnaire survey was conducted among relevant employees in medical institutions providing medical linear accelerator radiotherapy across 22 provinces of China, which investigated the awareness, training, application, and revision suggestions related to GBZ/T 201.2—2011. The questionnaires were collected and analyzed. Results A total of 340 relevant practitioners filled out the questionnaire. Of the participants, 66.80% were physicists; 79.11% had an awareness of the standard; 56.18% ever participated in the standard-related training; but the survey results showed that the practitioners did not have a good knowledge of the standard’s content, and the training and promotion were not enough; 83.24% thought that the standard had been widely used; 17.60% thought that the standard needed to be revised; 76.76% thought that there was a need to add calculation examples; 88.82% thought that neutron shielding needed to be considered for the 10 MV X-ray accelerator room. Conclusion The standard has been widely known in the field of radiotherapy protection. With the development of radiotherapy technology, the standard should be revised to add calculation examples and consider neutron shielding in the 10 MV X-ray accelerator room. The standard is highly technical and difficult to grasp, so the promotion and implementation goals should be appropriate for different personnel groups, the training for employees at key posts should be strengthened, and the methods recommended in the standard should be uniformly used throughout the country.
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Objective To ensure the accuracy of gamma spectrometer in our laboratory for the analysis of radionuclides in samples and to improve the laboratory personnel’s ability to perform analyses of radionuclides. Methods Our laboratory had continuously participated in the national assessments of gamma spectrometry of radionuclides organized by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The samples were measured by a high-purity germanium gamma spectrometer (GEM-MX7080P4). An analysis was performed on the results of the gamma spectrometry assessments from 2014 to 2021. Results Our laboratory had an overall qualified rate of 100% (8/8) and an overall excellent rate of 39% (3/8) in the gamma spectrometry assessments from 2014 to 2021. The distribution ranges of RD, Z, U, and Urel for 28 measurements involving radionuclides 208Tl, 228Ac, 232Th, 40K, 238U, and 137Cs were −11.82% to 5.97%, −0.59 to 0.30, 0.02 to 0.92, and 4.33% to 10.49%, respectively. Conclusion The methods used in our laboratory for gamma spectrometry of radionuclides are accurate and the testing reports issued by our laboratory are reliable.
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Codonopsis Radix is a traditional tonic medicine commonly used in China, which has the effects of strengthening the spleen and tonifying the lung, as well as nourishing blood and engendering liquid. The chemical constituents of Codonopsis species are mainly polyacetylenes, alkaloids, phenylpropanoids, lignans, terpenoids and saponins, flavonoids, steroids, organic acids, saccharides, and so on. Modern pharmacological studies showed that Codonopsis Radix also has a variety of pharmacological effects such as enhancing body immunity, protecting gastrointestinal mucosa and resisting ulcers, promoting hematopoietic function, regulating blood sugar, and delaying aging. In this paper, the chemical constituents of Codonopsis species and the pharmacological effects of Codonopsis Radix were summarized, and on this basis, the quality markers of Codonopsis Radix were analyzed. It was predicted that lobetyolin, tangshenoside I, codonopyrrolidium A, and the oligosaccharides were the possible Q-markers of Codonopsis Radix. This paper will provide scientific references for the quality evaluation and profound research and the development of Codonopsis Radix.
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal , Codonopsis , Alkaloids , Medicine, Traditional , Plant RootsABSTRACT
Objective:To explore the present state of radiation protection in an operational large-sized irradiation facility and the distribution of incurred radiation doses in the controlled area under abnormal conditions, and to analyze the acompanied radiation risk.Methods:With an irradiation facility in operation as the research object, the radiation doses were measured using AT1121 X and gamma dose rate meters for the soruce both in working and storage. Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) were used to measure the dose distribution in an irradiation field under abnormal conditions. The radiation safety features were checked against the several relevant national standards, with the radiation risks evaluated.Results:The radiation dose rates were in the range of 0.09-0.11 μSv/h, lower than the environmental background level whether in storage or working. Under abnormal working conditions, the radiation dose values from high to low were 1.0-101.3 Sv, 32.7-514.0 mSv and 8.7-183.2 μSv in the irradiation field, respectively. At the outside maze, the doses were close to the background level.Conclusions:The protection features of the irradiation facility meet the requirements of the relevant national standards. Under abnormal conditions, radiation could cause serious damages to the persons staying in the irradiation field. These persons were suggested to access to maze as soon as possible to reduce the exposure time, and activate the emergency protection equipments to deescalate the 60Co source onto the well.
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Objective:To explore the significance of exposing the circummammary ligament under endoscopy and the effect of membrane anatomy in breast reconstruction.Methods:The case data of 49 breast cancer patients who underwent endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy combined with one-stage breast reconstruction with prosthesis implantation in Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University from February 2014 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed, there were 44 cases of posterior pectoralis prosthesis implantation, 5 cases of anterior pectoralis prosthesis implantation. The anatomical structure of the circummammary ligament was observed under endoscopy during operation, and the annular mammary ligament was used as an anatomical marker to complete subcutaneous glandectomy and prosthesis implantation for breast reconstruction, the BREAST-Q scales were used to evaluate the postoperative effect.Results:The medial sternal ligament, sub clavicular ligament, lateral confluence ligament and triangular ligament condensation could be clearly exposed in all 49 cases. Breast reconstruction module of BREAST-Q were used to evaluate the surgery effect after breast cancer surgery, the scores of postoperative breast satisfaction, chest wall status, psychosocial status and sexual health status were 81.43±12.57, 88.39±10.61, 88.04±13.70, 74.82±15.93.Conclusion:The endoscopic technique is beneficial to expose the circummammary ligament during operation, and surgical resection and reconstruction can better restore the appearance of the breast and improve postoperative satisfaction according to the principle of membrane anatomy.
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Objective:To monitor and analyze the activity concentrations of 7Be and 210Pb in atmospheric aerosol in Beijing from 2017 to 2020. Methods:Totally 1 074 atmospheric aerosol samples were collected by high flow air sampler (SnowWhite) including 275 in spring, 266 in summer, 262 in autumn and 271 in winter and subjected to analysis by low background high-purity germanium gamma-ray spectrometery (ORTEC) to determine the activity concentrations of 7Be and 210Pb. Results:The activity concentrations of 7Be in atmospheric aerosol were from 0.56 to 14.84 mBq/m 3, with an avearage of 6.84 mBq/m 3, and from 0.01 to 9.37 mBq/m 3 for 210Pb, with an avearage 3.19 mBq/m 3. The differences in activity concentrations of 7Be and 210Pb in atmospheric aerosol among differernt seasons were statistically significant ( F=32.66, 93.93, P<0.05). Activity concentration of 7Be was highest in spring, followed by autumn, and lowest in summer and winter. Activity concentration of 210Pb ranged from winter, autumn, spring to summer in descending order. Conclusions:The activity concentrations of 7Be and 210Pb in atmospheric aerosol in Beijing from 2017 to 2020 fluctated within the range of normal level.
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Objective To analyze the distribution status and agglomeration degree of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources in Beijing, and provide references for rationally coordinating the allocation of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources, formulating resource allocation policies, and promoting the stable development and efficient use of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources. Methods Based on the medical radiation protection monitoring data of Beijing medical and health institutions from 2019 to 2020, the current situation of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources is described by the number of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources, the average service volume, and the resource composition, and the distribution of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources in Beijing is evaluated with the aid of the agglomeration degree. Results The number of radiological diagnostic equipment, the number of service personnel, and the number of radiological workers engaged in third-level hospitals is the largest; for the number of service personnel for each type of single equipment, third-level hospitals account for a larger proportion, and radiotherapy and nuclear medicine services are concentrated in third-level hospitals. Human resource pressure and equipment service pressure are relatively high in third-level hospitals. First-level hospitals mainly undertake radiological diagnosis services. There is little difference in the amount of radiological diagnosis services per capita between second-level hospitals and third-level hospitals. Nuclear medicine and radiotherapy in third-level hospitals per capita service volume is significantly higher than that insecond-level hospitals. Radiological diagnosis and radiotherapy resources are concentrated in urban areas to a large extent. Conclusion There are obvious differences in the utilization of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources in different levels of hospitals. There is a significant concentration of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources in various districts. There is a certain degree of unbalanced distribution and inadequate utilization of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources in Beijing.
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Objective:To investigate radionuclide content in soil at 19 spots in Beijing, in order to provide scientific basis for the accurate evaluation of the levels of radioactive contamination.Methods:GEM-MX7080P4 HPGe γ spectrometer was used to analyse the activity concentrations of radionuclide 226Ra, 232Th, 40K and 137Cs in all 38 soil samples from 16 districts of Beijing from 2017 to 2018. Results:The mean activity concentration of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K were 23.9 and 24.1 Bq/kg, 31.2 and 31.7 Bq/kg, 600 and 578 Bq/kg respectively for the two consecutive years. The mean activity concentration of 137Cs in the two years was 1.21 Bq/kg, with the highest values of 5.48 and 6.18 Bq/kg, about 4.5 times and 5.1 times the average values in those years. Conclusions:All the result are within the range of the values from previous Beijing municipal and countrywide survey of environmental background, with 137Cs in soil arising almost from the previous nuclear activities or nuclear incidents.
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Objective To simulate the hemodynamic effects of different flow diverters (FD) parameters by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology, so as to develop a more reasonable FD embolization strategy before operation. Methods The porous media model was used to simulate the process of FD implantation into aneurysms, and the initial values of its own unique porous media momentum source parameters (permeability and inertial resistance) were calculated for a specific FD (Tubridge).The changes of hemodynamic parameters such as blood flow velocity, wall shear stress (WSS), volume flow and pressure of aneurysm-roof were compared under different situations (initial values of 80%, 90%, 100%, 110% and 120%), and the sensitivity analysis on hemodynamic parameters of patient-specific intracranial aneurysms (IA) for the porous media model was further conducted. Results The sensitivity of IA hemodynamic parameters to the permeability of porous media model was as follows: WSSparent-artery＞WSSaneurysm＞paneurysmal-roof, but the sensitivity to inertia resistance was relatively lower. Conclusions By using the porous media model, different metal coverages (MC) of FD could be simulated by choosing different permeability parameters, so it is necessary to adjust specific permeability settings during modeling of FD with different MC.
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Objective To comprehensively consider the effect of low diverter (FD) implantation on aneurysmal sac and its branches, so as to provide references for making a more reasonable surgical strategy for intracranial aneurysm embolization in clinical practice. Methods Based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method, the FD implantation procedure was simulated by using porous media model innovatively. Changes in hemodynamic parameters of aneurysmal sac and side branch with different diameters before and after FD implantation were compared and analyzed, such as blood flow field, velocity, wall pressure and wall shear stress (WSS). Results FD changed the hemodynamic characteristics of aneurysms. The blood flow velocity decreased significantly. The WSS on aneurysmal neck increased, while the difference of WSS between proximal and distal cervical area reduced conversely. Different side branch diameters of vessels had different effects on hemodynamic characteristic changes. The larger diameter would cause the greater blood flow reduction in side branch after FD implantation, but the decrease in velocity of aneurysmal sac and pressure on aneurysmal roof became smaller simultaneously. Meanwhile, the increase of WSS on aneurysmal neck was inversely proportional to the diameter of side branch. Conclusions The larger branch diameter of vessels would cause the worse effect of FD embolization therapy for intracranial aneurysm, worse atherosclerosis improvements and greater possibilities of branch occlusion or other ischemic complications. Doctors should pay more attention to such cases in FD interventional intravascular embolization in clinic.
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Objective: To investigate the functions of mitosiskinase budding uninhibited by benzimidazoles 1 (BUB1) for cell proliferation in glioblastoma (GBM). Methods: We investigated the expression level of BUB1 in GBM cells by analyzing TCGA database. Then Real-time PCR and Western blot were used to explore the role of BUB1 in proliferation of GBM cells via BUB1 silencing using siRNA transfection. Additionally, we investigated the correlation between BUB1 expression and prognosis of GBM patients. Results: BUB1 expression was significantly elevated in GBM patients, while artificial silencing of BUB1 attenuated the proliferation (P=0.007) and cloning formation of U87 cells (P=0.033). At the same time, improved prognosis could be observed in GBM patients with highly expressed BUB1 compared with those with lower BUB1 expression (P=0.040). Conclusion: Increased BUB1 expression promotes the growth and proliferation of GBM cells and is correlated with the poor prognosis of GBM patients.
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OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the risk factors of early gastric cancer with lymph node metastasis.METHODS:Clinicopathological data of 220 early gastric cancer cases admitted at Changhai Hospital of Navy Military Medical University from January 2015 to November 2018 were analyzed retrospectively. The statistical analysis was conducted to evaluate gender, age, BMI, personal history, family history, tumor location, pathological features.RESULTS:The difference of lymph node metastasis between male and female(10%vs.22%,χ2=5.469,P=0.019),patients with tumor diameter <2 cm and ≥2 cm(7%vs.21%,χ2=8.375,P=0.004),patients with mucous invasionand submucous invasion(5%vs.28%,χ2=21.455,P<0.001),patients with ulceredand without ulcer(20%vs.10%,χ2=4.151,P=0.042),among patients with differentiated histology(11%, 27%, 12%respectivly,χ2=6.143,P=0.046)were statistically significant. Univariate analysis showed a positive relationship between depth of tumor invasion(OR=0.115,P<0.05)and lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer.CONCLUSION:Female, tumor diameter≥2 cm, in submucous invasion and mixed histology may be risk factors for lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer,which need further analysis.
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Objective@#To investigate the correlation between calcaneal bone mineral density and bone mineral, fat and muscle content in adolescents.@*Methods@#A total of 368 adolescents who received health examination in Hainan People’s Hospital were selected as the study subject. Calcaneal bone mineral density, bone mineral content, fat content and muscle content of adolescents were measured. Bone mineral density and body composition of adolescents of different ages and sexes were compared. The correlation between calcaneal bone mineral density and bone mineral content, fat and muscle content were analyzed.@*Results@#The BUA, muscle mass and bone mineral content of boys were significantly higher than those of girls, and the fat content of boys was significantly lower than that of girls, the differences were of statistical significance(t=13.51, 10.65, 4.52, -7.55, P<0.05). Calcaneal bone mineral density in adolescents was positively correlated with BMI, bone mineral content and muscle mass(r=0.39, 0.42, 0.69, P<0.05). There were significant differences in BUA, BMI, muscle mass and bone mineral content among boys of different ages(F=7.95, 8.63, 6.96, 5.01, P<0.05). There were significant differences in BUA, fat, muscle and bone mineral contents among girls of different age groups(F=8.65, 10.33, 7.96, 4.87, P<0.05). There was no significant correlation between BUA value of calcaneus and BMI and muscle mass in adolescents aged 12, 13-year old(P>0.05), while BUA value of calcaneus in adolescents aged 14-year old, 15-year old and 16-year old was positively correlated with BMI and muscle mass(P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#Calcaneal bone mineral density in adolescents is closely related to bone mineral and muscle content, but not to fat content.
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BACKGROUND: Mandibular advancement devices are commonly used in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome. But wearing with mandibular protraction appliance makes the mandible in an abnormal position, and inevitably affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). As one of the important components of the TMJ, can structural changes of the joint disk impair the TMJ? Are there any differences in the TMJ structure between Angle Class Ⅰ and Class Ⅱ? What will happen to the TMJ structure in the Angle Class Ⅰ and Class Ⅱ during mandibular advancement? Is there a same law of TMJ changes for Angle Class Ⅰ and Class Ⅱ? All of these are undetermined systematically. OBJECTIVE: To compare the changes in the structure of TMJ disk and the differences during mandible advancement between Angle Class Ⅰ and Class Ⅱ adult males. METHODS: Forty non-apnea adult males were divided into two groups (n=20 per group), including Class Ⅰ and Class Ⅱ groups, according to the Angle's classification and sagittal skeletal facial type. Each volunteer was scanned by MRI in three positions, including central occlusion (F0), 75% of the maximum mandible advancement (F75) and maximum of the mandible advancement (F100). These indexes that were correlated with morphology of the joint disk in different mandible advancement positions were measured and calculated by MRI, and then analyzed statistically. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: In F0, the ratio of disk anterior displacement in the Class Ⅱ group was higher than that in the Class Ⅰ group (P< 0.01). The angle A was decreased as the mandible advanced in both groups from F0to F75(P < 0.01). The rotational angular dimension was increased as the mandible advanced, and the sizes from F0to F100were bigger than those from F0to F75(P < 0.05). Some differences existed in the structure of TMJ disk between Angle Class Ⅰ and Ⅱ adult males. In summary, appropriate mandibular advancement may play a positive role in patients with anterior displacement of the joint disk, but excessive mandible advancement is likely to impair the TMJ disk.
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Objective To systemically review andquantify the incidence of oral feeding intolerance in acute pancreatitis. Methods Randomized controlled trials that reported the oral feeding intolerance rates of acute pancreatitis were searchedfrom PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, Cochrane Library, WanFang, CNKI, CMCC and VIP dal,abase wilh the" Acute pancreatitis " " Feeding intolerance" " Incidence" " Meta- analysis "from January 2002 to May 2017. Date were analyzed by using R 3. 4. 0 software. The heterogeneity of data were analyzed using 12test. Results Eleven randomized controlled trials including 658 cases were enrolled in Meta-analysis. The incidence of oral feeding of intolerance was 12. 2% . The result of subgroup analysis showed that there were no significant difference in the incidence of oral feeding intolerance when region, sample size and published year were taken into analysis (P > 0. 05). The oral feeding intolerance rate of mild acute pancreatitis was lower than that when moderately severe acute pancreatitis and severe acute pancreatitis were, included (8. 2% and 19. 9% , respectively; P = 0. 002 7). Conclusion Oral feeding intolerance affects approximately l in 8 patients with acute pancreatitis. The incidence of oral feeding intolerance of patients with severe acute pancreatitis is higher than that of patients with mild acute pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal fistula patients may suffer from complicated intra-abdominal infection and sepsis with improper treatment, which is characterized by high mortality ranging from 20% to 60%, as well as high medical costs. Gastrointestinal fistula patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections are not often diagnosed early, and proper treatment remains an unsolved problem. Therefore it is a great challenge for surgeons to repair broken intestines under complicated intra-abdominal infection conditions and to repair ruptured intestines under conditions of severe abdominal adhesions and swelling of the intestinal wall and mesentery. After the open abdominal approach was first adopted to treat complicated intra-abdominal infection patients by Duff and Moffat in 1981, it gradually began to be used more widely. However, some investigators have reported that the open abdomen approach has not been effective in controlling controlled mortality, instead, it may even increase mortality. For this reason, the approach has only been used in large medical centers rather than having been widely popularized. In this review, the effect, timing, indications of open abdomen approach and the principles for the open abdominal wound management are summarized, and the reason for the various efficacy among different centers is also analyzed. We provide a new perspective for clinicians to manage the gastrointestinal fistula patients with complicated intra-abdominal infection.
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Humans , Abdominal Cavity , General Surgery , Digestive System Fistula , General Surgery , Intraabdominal Infections , General Surgery , Sepsis , General SurgeryABSTRACT
Objective To explore the role of cell apoptosis pathway in alcoholic pancreatitis.Methods C57BL/J mice were divided into control group (NC) and Alcohol group (AC),Acute pancreatitis group (AP) and Alcoholic acute pancreatitis group(AAP).Alcohol treatment was 10％ w/v ethanol feeding for 2 d,15％ w/v ethanol for 5 d,and then 20％ w/v ethanol until 13 weeks.AP model was established by the intraperitoneal injection of 50μg caerulein/kg body weight once an hour for a total of 7 times.Blood samples were collected for detecting serum amylase and lipase activity.Part pancreatic tissue was collected and the wet and dry weight were both measured to calculate the water content.The routine pathological exanination of the pancreatic tissues were conducted.The expression of apoptosis associated protein caspase3 and caspase8 was determined by Western blot.And cell apoptosis was determined using TUNNEL method.Results The level of serum amylase in NC group,AC group,AP group and AAP group were(3 630 ± 259),(3 196 ± 187),(35 955 ± 4607) and (53 607 ± 3 848) U/L;the level of serum lipase were (502 ± 41),(745 ± 42),(7 346 ± 665) and(12 764 ± 2 544) U/L;the water content were (70.2 ± 3.1) ％,(69.6 ± 2.0) ％,(78.2 ± 1.5) ％ and(85.0 ± 3.0) ％ and (12.75 ± 0.25);the expression of caspase3 were (1.017 ± 0.0784),(1.287 ± 0.097),(178 ± 0.07785) and (0.2443 ± 0.0243);the expression of caspase8 were (0.8289 ± 0.0096),(0.5985 ±0.0735),(1.27 ±0.08) and (0.145 ±0.015);the number of apoptotic cells were 1,6,214,97/10 high power field.The pathological score of pancreas injure in NC group,AC group,AP group and AAP group were 0,0,(7 ± 0.4) and (12.8 ± 0.3),respectively.Serum anylase,lipase,water content and pathological scores in AP group were obviously higher than those in NC group (P ＜ 0.05),which in AAP group were also obviously higher than those in AP group,and all the differences were statistically significant (all P ＜0.05).Compared with NC group,the expressions of apoptosis associated protein caspase3 and caspase8 and the number of apoptotic cells were obviously increased in AP group,which were obviously higher than those in AAP group,but the expression of caspase3 and caspase8 in AAP group were decreased compared with NC group,and all the differences were statistically significant (all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Chronic alcohol exposure may aggravate the severity of pancreatitis,and the inhibition of apoptosis pathway and the enhancement of acinar cell necrosis may be involved in this process.