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Objective:To investigate the relationship between the changes of inflammatory cytokine levels and prognosis of patients with critical coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV).Methods:A retrospective study was conducted. The clinical date of critical COVID-19 patients undergoing IMV who were hospitalized in Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology from February 4th to March 25th in 2020 were collected. At the same time, the inflammatory cytokine levels including interleukins (IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) at 48 hours before IMV and 48 hours after IMV of all the patients, as well as the 48 hours after weaning or right before death were recorded. Multivariate unconditional Logistic regression analysis was used to screen the independent risk factors of death during hospitalization.Results:Among the 43 patients, 13 patients improved and 30 died. Compared with the survival group, the patients in the non-survival group were older (years old: 67.6±7.3 vs. 58.5±11.9, P < 0.05), with higher rates of hypertension, diabetes and coronary heart disease (53.3% vs. 15.4%, 63.3% vs. 23.1%, 26.7% vs. 0%, all P < 0.05), and the time from onset to admission to hospital, admission to ICU and IMV were longer (days: it was 9.17±5.00 vs. 5.07±2.49, 17.10±7.11 vs. 12.23±5.05, and 17.90±7.46 vs. 12.61±5.60, respectively, all P < 0.05). The IL-6 and TNF-α levels on 48 hours after IMV in the non-survival patients increased significantly as compared with those before 48 hours and the surviving patients. Especially, the IL-6 levels increased significantly as compared with those at 48 hours after IMV and 48 hours after weaning in the surviving patients [ng/L: 800.00 (194.25, 2 000.00) vs. 22.03 (6.66, 28.21), 3 204.00 (1 264.88, 5 000.00) vs. 5.00 (3.98, 12.27), both P < 0.01]. The IL-10 level before death in the non-survival patients increased significantly as compared with that at 48 hours after weaning in the surviving patients [ng/L: 55.89 (26.07, 100.14) vs. 3.53 (2.76, 12.36), P < 0.05]. There were no significant differences in the levels of IL-2 and IL-4 between the two groups at every time point. The variables of age, basic diseases, the IL-6 level after IMV were included in the multivariate unconditional Logistic regression analysis, which showed that age [odds ratio ( OR) = 0.821, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was 0.695-0.968], hypertension ( OR = 0.027, 95% CI was 0.002-0.378), diabetes mellitus ( OR = 0.054, 95% CI was 0.005-0.611), coronary heart disease ( OR = 0.042, 95% CI was 0.002-0.968) and the IL-6 level after IMV ( OR = 0.902, 95% CI was 0.819-0.994) were independent risk factors for death during hospitalization in patients with critical COVID-19 undergoing IMV (all P < 0.05). Conclusions:The levels of inflammatory cytokine including IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α increased significantly with aggravation in critical COVID-19 patients undergoing IMV, especially IL-6. IL-6 was an independent risk factor for death of critical COVID-19 patients undergoing IMV.
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Objective To evaluate the protective effect of ulinastatin (UTI) on myocardial injury after post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS) of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pigs.Methods Twelve male 3-4 months pigs were randomly divided into two groups,UTI group and control group.The ventricular fibrillation (VF) animal model was replicated by programmed stimulation method.Among the 12 pigs,11 pigs were successfully resuscitated by CPR after 5 min VF,of which,6 pigs were in the UTI group and 5 pigs in the control group.Immediately after resuscitation,pigs in the UTI group was given 100 kU dissolved in 5 mL normal saline with slowly injection every 3 h until 24 h after recovery (no drug was given at 24 h).In the control group,5 mL normal saline was given with same delivery time and frequency as that in the UTI group.The venous blood of the pigs was collected at VF,2,4,6,12,and 24 h after ROCS,and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α),interleukin-6 (IL-6),superoxide dismutase (SOD),malondialdehyde (MDA),and ischemia modified albumin (IMA) were measured by enzymelinked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method.Because IMA was sensitive and increased rapidly,venous blood was detected at 1 h after ROSC,and the rest test time were same with the rest of the blood factors.Statistical analysis was performed using LSD-t test and variance analysis.The pigs were sacrificed 24 h after ROSC,and specimens from heart tissue were taken for HE staining.Results Before ventricular fibrillation in three groups,there was no significant difference in serum levels of inflammatory cytokines,oxidative stress indexes,and myocardial ischemia markers between the two groups (P＞0.05).At 2 h after ventricular fibrillation,the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 level in the UTI group was significantly lower than those in the control group.At 4 h,MDA level in the UTI group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P＜0.05);IMA was significantly increased at 1 h after ROSC,and the level of 1 h in the UTI group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P＜0.05),but was not statistically significant at 12 h between the two groups (P＞0.05).HE staining results showed that the damage degree of myocardial tissue in the UTI group was significantly lower than that in the control group at 24 h after ROSC.Conclusions UTI can significantly antagonize inflammatory response,reduce oxidative stress,and improve the myocardial tissue injury after resuscitation.It can protect myocardial injury after cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Objective@#To evaluate the protective effect of ulinastatin (UTI) on myocardial injury after post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS) of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pigs.@*Methods@#Twelve male 3-4 months pigs were randomly divided into two groups, UTI group and control group. The ventricular fibrillation (VF) animal model was replicated by programmed stimulation method. Among the 12 pigs, 11 pigs were successfully resuscitated by CPR after 5 min VF, of which, 6 pigs were in the UTI group and 5 pigs in the control group. Immediately after resuscitation, pigs in the UTI group was given 100 kU dissolved in 5 mL normal saline with slowly injection every 3 h until 24 h after recovery (no drug was given at 24 h). In the control group, 5 mL normal saline was given with same delivery time and frequency as that in the UTI group. The venous blood of the pigs was collected at VF, 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24 h after ROCS, and tumor necrosis factor -α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and ischemia modified albumin (IMA) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Because IMA was sensitive and increased rapidly, venous blood was detected at 1 h after ROSC, and the rest test time were same with the rest of the blood factors. Statistical analysis was performed using LSD-t test and variance analysis. The pigs were sacrificed 24 h after ROSC, and specimens from heart tissue were taken for HE staining.@*Results@#Before ventricular fibrillation in three groups, there was no significant difference in serum levels of inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress indexes, and myocardial ischemia markers between the two groups (P>0.05). At 2 h after ventricular fibrillation, the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 level in the UTI group was significantly lower than those in the control group. At 4 h, MDA level in the UTI group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05); IMA was significantly increased at 1 h after ROSC, and the level of 1 h in the UTI group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05), but was not statistically significant at 12 h between the two groups (P>0.05). HE staining results showed that the damage degree of myocardial tissue in the UTI group was significantly lower than that in the control group at 24 h after ROSC.@*Conclusions@#UTI can significantly antagonize inflammatory response, reduce oxidative stress, and improve the myocardial tissue injury after resuscitation. It can protect myocardial injury after cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Objective To explore the changes of serum vascular endothelial growth factor ( VEGF) and endostatin (ES) in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and their effects on the ovarian stromal blood flow. Methods From January 2015 to January 2017,sixty cases diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome in the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat?sen University were selected into the observation group,and other 60 cases of healthy women with normal menstrual cycle in the same period were selected as the control group. Then, the levels of serum VEGF and ES of the two groups were observed, the patients in the early ovarian follicular blood flow changes were monitored by transvaginal color Doppler ultrasound to observe the bilateral ovaries and the hemodynamic indexes. Hemodynamic indexes (pulsatility index and resistance index) were compared,and the effects of serum VEGF and endostatin levels on ovarian interstitial blood flow were analyzed. Results The PI and RI of the observation group were(1. 3±0. 2) and (0. 5±0. 1),the PI and RI of the control group were (2. 4±0. 4)and(1. 0±0. 1),the differences were statistically significant(t=2. 378,2. 578,P=0. 023,0. 014);the levels of VEGF and ES in the observation group were (1083±167)ng/L and (278±23)ng/L,the levels of VEGF and ES in the control group were (625±71) ng/L and (172±21)ng/L,the differences were statistically significant( t=2. 123,2. 892,P=0. 042,0. 008);there was negative correlation among VEGF and PI and RI ( r=-0. 770,-0. 782,P<0. 01);there was negative correlation among ES and PI and RI ( r=-0. 751,-0. 799,P<0. 01);there was positive correlation between VEGF and ES ( r=0. 552,P<0. 01) . Conclusion The serum levels of VEGF and ES are significantly increase in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, the imbalance between the two expressions may play an important role in the increase of ovarian stromal blood flow.
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Objective To analyze the epidemiology of patients with diseases to be treated by internal medicine physicians present in the emergency department.Methods A retrospective analysis of the data of patients under observation in the emergency department of the affiliated hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University admitted from Jan.1 2014 through Jan.1 2015 was carried out.The records including patients' name,age,gender,type of diseases,time required for complete resolution of the disease and outcome of patients were kept.The data were analyzed with SPSS 17.0 version software,and x2 test was used to compare the difference in incidence.Results There were a total of 13842 patients with 53％ male and (58.21 ± 17.43) years of average age.The highest proportion of patients kept in emergency room for observation was in 60-74 years old group.The number of patients paying a visit to the doctor peaked during 12-24 o'clock and there were two max-peaks at 18,and 22 o'clock.There was a significant increase in number of patients in March,April and Dec.with the highest number in March and the lowest number in July.Respiratory diseases,cardiovascular disease and neurological diseases were the major prevalence diseases in the seasonal spectrum accounting for 64.56％ of the total number.Between July and August,a large number of patients suffering from outbreak of allergic asthma were flocking to hospital after a shower of heavy rain.Conclusion A more attention should be paid to the middle-aged people of this kind.According to the prevalence features of the diseases,the appropriate and reasonable arrangements of medical workers & medical resources should be planned out so as to increase the survival rate of emergency patients.
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Objective To study the protective effects of ulinastatin on brain tissue from pathomorphism and the changes of serum IL-6,Ngb (neuroglobin of brain),S100B protein and superoxide dismutase (SOD) after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in swine.Methods The CPR model of swine was made by a programmed electric stimulation given to myocardium to produce a ventricular fibrillation and then a CPR was given.A flock of 16 male healthy Beijing landraces pigs of 3-4 months old were divided in random number method into control group (n =6) and ulinastatin group (n =6),because there were 12 swine survived from ventricular fibrillation.The t-test was used for the statistical analysis.ELISA was used to detect the changes in levels of those biomarkers in serum at each interval as well as the pathomorphological changes in brain tissues were observed under the light microscope after HE staining.Results (1) Before ventricular fibrillation,there were no distinct differences in levels of various biomarkers in porcine serum between two groups.After ventricular fibrillation,serum IL-6,S100B protein and Ngb levels in both groups gradually increased as time elapsed,and the levels of those biomarkers in the control were significantly higher than those in the ulinastatin group (P ＜ 0.05).Serum SOD in both groups gradually reduced,and more distinct decline of biomarkers was found in the ulinastatin group (P ＜ 0.05).(2) HE staining showed the porcine brain tissues in control group had significant ischemia,degeneration and necrosis and the degree of those pathological changes in the ulinastatin group were significantly moderated.Conclusion The immediate administration of ulinastatin as CPR initiated can alleviate porcine brain tissue damage after ischemia/reperfusion (I/R).This showed a protective effect of ulinastatin against I/R injury on porcine brain.
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Objective To discuss the application effect of lateral prone position in the left trigeminal nerve root microvascular decompression on the degree of compression on axillary nerve and arm discomfort,in order to supply evidence for selection of a suitable position during trigeminal nerve root microvascular decompression.Methods 44 cases who underwent microvascular decompression of trigeminal nerve roots were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group with 22 cases in each group.They were in lateral prone position with their arms placed in different positions.The influence on arm function was observed in two groups.Results The arm feeling,response to pain,the upper limb swelling and flexibility were statistically significant between two groups.Conclusions For lateral prone position arrangements during microvascular decompression of trigeminal nerve root,the patients' head should be moved ahead,the right arm should be out of bed and be fixed in a lower position,so that nerve and functional damage can be prevented by avoiding decompression of the right upper arm.
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Objective To analyze the levels of Th17,CD4+ CDhigh25and the related cytokines (IL-17,IL-21,TGF-β,IL-10)in the plasma of patients with SLE.Methods The percentage of Th17 and CD4+ CDhigh25 Treg cells in peripheral blood were examined by flow cytometry.QRTPCR was used to detect the mRNA expression level of RORγt and Foxp3 of 56 SLE patients (26 patients are inactive and 30 patients are active) and 28 healthy controls.Plasma cytokines levels were measured by ELISA.Results The percentage of Th17 cells in patients with SLE was higher than that of healthy controls [ (3.44 ± 0.96) ％ vs (2.42 ± 0.52) ％,t =5.38,P =0.000 ].The percentage of CD4+ CDhigh25 Treg cells in patients with SLE was lower than that of healthy controls [ ( 1.32 ± 0.57 ) ％ vs ( 2.07 ± 0.67 ) ％,t =3.28,P =0.034].The expressions of RORγt mRNA was increased compared with healthy controls[ (0.219 ±0.063) vs (0.087 ± 0.045 ),t =6.41,P =0.000 ],but the expressions of Foxp3 mRNA was decreased compared with healthy controls [ (0.063 ±0.045) vs (0.128 ±0.056),t =5.28,P =0.000].Plasma levelsof IL-17,IL-21 and IL-10 in SLE patients were 122.4 ( 60.5 - 188.3 ),167.2 ( 128.7 - 871.4 ),51.3(20.9 - 123.7 ) ng/L,respectively,and in the control group were 27.1 ( 18.1 - 86.2 ),31.0 ( 31.0 -424.5),33.5( 16.4 - 54.1 ) ng/L,respectively,they were significantly different between the two groups (Z =3.83,4.54,1.87,all P ＜ 0.05 ).However,TGF-β levels were markedly decreased in SLE patients compared with controls [ 31.0 ( 31.0 - 168.6 ) ng/L vs 159.8 ( 63.4 - 389.7 ) ng/L,Z =4.87,P ＜0.05.IL-17 was positive correlation with Th17 cells,SLEDAI score,dsDNA antibody titers ( r =0.621,0.581,0.512,respectively,all P ＜ 0.05 ),but was negative correlation with C3 ( r =- 0.543,P ＜ 0.05 ) in SLE patients.Although the percentage of CD4 + CDhigh25 Treg cells were negatively correlated with SLEDAI score ( r =- 0.423,P ＜ 0.05 ),it was positively correlated with C3 ( r =0.511,P ＜ 0.05 ).Conclusion This study suggests that the imbalance of Th17 cells and CD4+ CDhigh25 Treg cells and the disorder of related cytokines are important in the pathogenesis of SLE patients.
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Objective To analyze and evaluate the changes of quantity and function of TCBVα24+ Vβ11+ NKT in PBMC of the patients with PBC and its relationship with the occurrence of PBC. Methods Flow cytometry was utilized to count TCRVα24+ Vβ11+ NKT cells in PBMC in 60 cases of PBC and 60 cases of age-matched and gender-matched controls. NKT cells were activated and expanded by α-galcer and IL-2 in vitro. The percentages of positive NKT cells expressing IL-4 and IFN-γ were determined by ICS-FC. The levels of serum IL-4 and IFN-γ were tested by ELSIA. The numbers of cells secreting IFN-γ and IL-4 were detected by ELISpot. Results The ratios of NKT cells in PBC group were [0. 16(0. 11-0. 26) ]% before expansion and [0. 82 (0. 61-0. 89) ]% after expansion, significantly lower than control group [(0.33 (0.27-0.38) ]% and [27.40 (23.52-33.87) ]%, respectively, (Z=6.563, 7.707, P<0. 01 ). Seven days after expansion by α-galcer and IL-2, the expansion folds of NKT cells were 96. 05 (80.50-100.27) in PBC group and 134.65 (121.60-142. 13) in control group, respectively (Z =6.462,P < 0. 01 ). At the same time, the ratio of IFN-γ+ and TCRVα24+ Vβ11+ NKT detected by ICS-FC in PBC group was significantly higher than that in control group [ 38. 98 ( 36.73-42. 98 ) ]% vs [ 34. 56 ( 30. 12-36. 78 ) ] %, Z = 3. 158, P < 0. 05, while the ratio of IL-4+ and TCRVα24 + Vβ11+ NKT cells in PBC group was significantly lower than that in control group[0. 193(0. 179-0. 218) ]% vs [34. 36 (30. 93-38. 77) ]%,Z =6. 476, P <0. 01. The number of IFN-γ SFC detected by ELISpot were [410(380 ~500) ] SFC/1 × 106 PBMC in PBC group and [ 340(280 ~ 390)] SFC/1 × 106 PBMC in control group, respectively (Z = 4. 312, P <0. 05). The levels of serum IFN-γ in PBC group and control group were (67.21 ± 11.27) ng/L and (31.45 ± 8. 17) ng/L, respectively ( t = 27.25, P < 0. 01 ). The level of IFN-γ in PBC group was higher than that of control group. The number of IL-4 SFC were [73(60 ~ 100) ]SFC/1 × 106 PBMC in PBC group vs [245(230 -280) ] SFC/1 × 106 PBMC in control group, Z=5. 112,P <0. 01. The levels of serum IL-4 in PBC group and control group were (12.65 ±4. 17) μ/L and (28.31 ±6.31) μg/L, respectively (t =25.34,P < 0. 01 ). The level of IL-4 in PBC group was lower than that of control group. Conclusions The quantity of TCRVα2.4+ Vβ11+ NKT in PBC group is lower than that in control group. After in vitro activation, the capacity of expansion and producing IL-4 of NKT is decreased in PBC group, while the capacity of producing IFN-γ of NKT is increased in PBC group. The reduction of NKT cells and the immune dysfunction may be one of the important factors in the pathogenesis of PBC.
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Objective To investigate the effects of magnesium isoglycyrrhizinate on liver regeneration and hepatic function following partial hepatectomy in thioacetamide induced cirrhotic rats.MethodsForty-five cirrhotic Wistar rats undergoing 2/3 hepatectomy were randomly assigned to control group ( Group A), Group B and Group C starting the day of hepatectomy, rats in Group B were injected 60mg per kg body-weight magnesium isoglycyrrhizina daily intraperitoneally until the day of sacrifice. Rats in Group A recevied same dose of sodium chloride. In Group C, magnesium isoglycyrrhizina was administered daily 3 days before hepatectomy until the rats were sacrificed. Liver function, serum HGF, serum PLA2,BrdU labelling index and percentage of intial liver weight on days 1, 2 and 7 post hepatectomy were assessed. ResultsRats in Group A had significantly lower BrdU labelling index and serum HGF level than Group C ( t = 2. 831, P ＜ 0.05; t = 3.427, P ＜ 0.05 ) and a markedly higher level of serum PLA2 than the other groups on day 1 posthepatectomy ( Group B t = 2. 794, P ＜ 0.05; Group C t = 2. 902, P ＜ 0.05 ).Rats in Group A had a lower BrdU labelling index and a more increased level of serum PLA2 than Group B and Group C on day 2 posthepatectomy ( BrdU labelling index: Group B t = 2. 736, P ＜ 0.05; Group C t =3.083, P＜0.05; PLA2: Group B t =2.794, P＜0.05; Group C t =2.902, P＜0.05), but had no significant difference in HGF level with the other two groups. The three groups were similar in ALT, AST,TP and intial liver weight on days 1,2 after operation. On the 7th day posthepatectomy, rats in Group A had a higher level of AST ( Group B t = 4. 508, P ＜ 0.05; Group C t = 2. 967, P ＜ 0.05 ) and a lower level of TP ( Group B t = 2. 838, P ＜ 0.05; Group C t = 2. 743, P ＜ 0.05 ), lower liver weight than the other two groups ( Group B t = 3.316, P ＜ 0.05; Group C t = 4. 093, P ＜ 0.05) but there was no difference between the three groups in BrdU labelling index, HGF and PLA2 level. Rats in Group C had significantly higher BrdU labelling index and serum HGF level than the rats in Group B on day 1 after hepatectomy( t = 2. 831, P ＜0.05; t = 2. 836, P ＜ 0.05 ).ConclusionsMagnesium isoglycyrrhizinate inhibits aminopherase release and enhancing liver regeneration in cirrhotic rats after partial hepatectomy.
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Objective To study the value and feasibility of temporary emergency bedside cardiac pacing. Method Two hundred patients with severe witnessed bradycardia were treated with temporary emergency cardiac pacing. We treated 130 patients with emergency bedside pacing and 70 patients with x-ray-guided pacing. Results Emergency bedside pacing was successful in 127 patients except three patients and no postoperative complications occurred. X-ray-guided pacing was successful in all 70 patients but three patients experienced complications: one deep venous thrombosis and two cardiac tamponades due to myocardial perforation. The pacing electrodes were more likely to be displaced in X-ray-guided pacing than in emergency bedside pacing (six cases versus three cases) . The door-to-operation time was 30-90 min for x-ray-guided cardiac pacing and 5-15 min for emergency bedside pacing. Needle-to-pacing times were similar for both procedures (3.5 ± 1.5 min for x-ray guided pacing versus 4± 2.5 min for bedside pacing). Conclusions Temporary emergency bedside cardiac pacing is a rapid, efficient and safe procedure for treating severe witnessed bradycardia. The technique is easily mastered and may prove lifesaving in an emergency.
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Objective To analyze the status quo of the diagnosis and treatments of primary gastro-intestinal lymphoma (PGIL) in order to improve it. Methods Eighty-one patients with PGIL were ana-lyzed retrospectively including clinical manifestations, endoscopic features, pathological features, HP in-fection, treatment, and prognosis. Results The age of patients with gastric lymphoma was (52.84±15.33) years. The age of patients with intestinal lymphoma was (42.09±15.28) years. Common symp-toms included abdominal pain (76.5%), gastrointestinal bleeding (55.6%), anemia (54.3%), abdominal mass (25.9%), hypoproteinemia (40.7%), bowel obstruction (11.1%), abdominal dis-tension, vomiting, and other non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms (32.1%), weight loss (33.3%); fever (8.6%), diarrhea (7.4%), digestive tract perforation (1.2%), constipation (1.2%), and dysphagia (1.2%). Endoscopic appearances were as follows: tumor type (67.7%), ulcer type (27.7%), and diffuse type (4.6%). Clinical diagnosis rate and endoscopic biopsy confirmation rate were 30.9% and 73.8%. MALT lymphoma accounted for 61.7% of the patients. HP detection rate was 39.5 % and positive rate was 37.5 %. A total of 69 patients received surgeries: 3 had preoperative chem-otherapy, and 34 had postoperative chemotherapy. Twelve patients had non-surgical treatment, 6 patients of whom had simple chemotherapy and HP eradication therapy, and the other 6 gave up during the treat-ment. There was no significant difference in the survival rate of Stage Ⅰ～Ⅱ patients in the surgery alone group, surgery plus chemotherapy group, and chemotherapy and HP eradication therapy group (P>0.05). The survival rate of Stage IIIⅢ～Ⅳ patients in the surgery alone group was lower than that in the other 2 groups (P<0.05). The 5-year, 3-year, and 1-year survival rate was 55.87%, 70.96%, and 96.39%, respectively. Conclusion There are no specific clinical and endoscopic features in PGIL, so the misdiagnosis rate is high. Multi-site biopsy or repeated biopsies and immunohistochemical methods can be used to raise the pathological diagnosis rate. Chemotherapy and HP eradication are recommended.
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OBJECTIVE:To promote the work and socialization of out-patient pharmacy in special hospital.METHODS:Using the methods of order of sum of money and frequency analysis,consumption structure and sale sum of drugs and frequency of drugs used in this hospital in 1999～2000 were analyzed.RESULTS:Anti-infectives,drugs for special clinic and hormonal preparations were the commonly-used drugs,which indicated that most patients suffered from external genital organ infections The consumption of hormonal preparations increased obviously,which implied that the popularization of hormone replacement therapy and gradual maturity of subsidiary fertility technicology in this hospital.CONCLUSION:The analysis shows the characteristics of drug-use in obstetrics and gynecology hospital.
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0.05).Tumor volumes was diminished in group B and C as compared with that in group A(P
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Objective To study the effects and mechanisms of diet-induced hyperhomocysteinemia on intimal hyperplasia of balloon-injured carotid arteries in rats. Methods Wistar rats were bred with 1 g/(kg?d) L-methionine. After 4 weeks, all animals underwent left common carotid arteries balloon denudation and the left common carotid arteries was extracted at day 14 and 28. The areas of carotid arteries intima and media, the proliferative index of smooth muscle cell and the percentage of reendothelization were measured and calculated. Results Intimal hyperplasia developed in all balloon-injuried arteries. The neointimal hyperplasia in the HHCY group was more obvious than that of the control group. The intimal thickness, neointimal area, Intima/Media area ratio were increased by 36%, 41%, 36% at 14 day and 33%, 30%, 21% at 28 day, respectively. Luminal area was decreased markedly in HHCY group. The percentage of intimal and medial PCNA positive cells increased by 1.7-fold and 2.3-fold at 14day. The percentage of endothelial covering area was decreased by 52% at 14day and 31% at 28day in HHCY group. Conclusion Diet induced hyperhomocysteinemia can stimulate SMC proliferation and inhibit endothelial regeneration, which leads to exacerbated intimal hyperplasia. This study implicates that homocysteine may be a significant risk factor for restenosis following vascular intervention.
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AIM: To observe the effect of Tangmaiantai on the plasma lipid and renal function of rat with diabetic nephropathy. METHODS: The rat model of diabetic nephropathy was established by using STZ. The effect of Tangmaiantai on rat blood glucose before meal, serum TC, TG, Ccr, BUN and urinary protein were observed. RESULTS: Tangmainantai could decrease the level of serum TC, TG, Ccr, BUN and urinary protein, comparing to that of the model group (P
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AIM: To investigate the effects of anti-hCD154 McAb on inhibition of immune response. METHODS: The inhibitory effect of anti-hCD154 McAb on lymphocyte proliferation was evaluated by mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR) and its effect on immune response was studied in severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) mice reconstituted with human PBMC. RESULTS: (1) There were significant differences between experimental groups and control group in incorporation of -TdR into DNA (counts?min -1 ).Under dosages of 5 mg/L-50 mg/L, the incorporation of -TdR into DNA (counts?min -1 ) were decreased with dose increase. The value of counts?min -1 was peak when the dose was 100 mg/L.(2) The percentage of human T cell in SCID mice was lower in anti-hCD154-treatment groups compared with the control groups. (3) On day 3 after peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC) grafted , human IgG were not detected by ELISA in all treatment groups. On day 7, 21, 31 after PBMC grafted, engrafted human PBMC produced human IgG in all treatment groups, but the mean amount of human IgG in SCID mice was markedly lower in the anti-hCD154-treated group compared with the control group. CONCLUSION: Our results show that anti-hCD154 McAb suppress human T cell proliferation and suppress human IgG production of human B cell transplanted in SCID mice.