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ObjectiveTo explore the possible mechanism of Tongdu Xingshen needling method （通督醒神针刺法） on post-stroke cognitive impairment. MethodsSD rats were randomly divided into a normal group （n=12）， a sham surgery group （n=12）， a model group （n=12）， and a electroacupuncture group （n=13）. The rats in the model group and electroacupuncture group were subjected to the wire bolus method to establish the rats model with learning memory impairment after cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion. After successful modelling， the rats in the electroacupuncture group were given electroacupuncture interventions at “Shenting （GV 24）” and “Baihui （GV 20）” once a day for 30 minutes for 14 days. The other three groups did not receive other interventions but grasp. A 5-day localisation navigation experiment was conducted on the 9th day of intervention， and a spatial exploration experiment was conducted on the 14th day of intervention to evaluate the learning and memory abilities of the rats. After the spatial exploration experiment， hippocampal tissues were taken from each group of rats， and the changes in the volume of cerebral infarction were observed by TTC staining； the changes in the morphology of pyramidal neurons and the density of dendritic spines in the CA1 area of the hippocampus were observed by Golgi staining； protein immunoblotting was used to detect the relative protein expression of the subunits of the α-amino-3-carboxy-5-methylisoxazole-4-propionic acid （AMPA） receptor including glutamate receptor 1 （GluR1）， glutamate receptor 2 （GluR2）， glutamate receptor 3 （GluR3） and auxiliary proteins TARPγ2， TARPγ8 in hippocampal tissues of rats in each group； the real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect GluR1， GluR2， GluR3 mRNA levels in the hippocampal tissues of rats. ResultsIn the localisation navigation experiment， compared with the normal group and sham surgery group， the escape latency and total distance of rats in the model group were significantly extended （P＜0.05） at day 1， 2， 3， 4， and 5； and the escape latency and total distance of rats in the electroacupuncture group tended to be significantly shorter than those in the model group （P＜0.05）. In the spatial exploration experiment， compared with the normal group and the sham surgery group， the number of rats crossing the platform in the model group was significantly reduced （P＜0.05）， and the number of crossings of the platform in the electroacupuncture group increased significantly （P＜0.05）. The results of TTC staining showed that the volume of cerebral infarction increased clearly in the model group compared with the sham surgery group （P＜0.05）， and apparently decreased in the electroacupuncture group compared with the model group （P＜0.05）. Golgi staining showed that the number of dendritic branches of pyramidal neurons and dendritic spines in hippocampal CA1 region significantly decreased in the model group compared with the normal group and the sham surgery group （P＜0.05）. The number of dendritic branches of pyramidal neurons and the density of dendritic spines in hippocampal CA1 region significantly increased in the electroacupuncture group compared with the model group （P＜0.05）. The protein relative expression levels of GluR1， GluR2， GluR3， TARPγ2 and TARPγ8， and the mRNA levels of GluR1， GluR2 and GluR3 in hippocampus decreased in the model group compared with the normal group and the sham surgery group （P＜0.05）. The protein relative expression levels of GluR1， GluR2， GluR3， TARPγ2 and TARPγ8， and the mRNA levels of GluR1， GluR2 and GluR3 in hippocampus increased in the electroacupuncture group compared with model group （P＜0.05）. ConclusionThe Tongdu Xingshen needling method can improve learning memory impairment after cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion， which may be related to up-regulation of the expression of AMPA receptor and their auxiliary protein TARP， and promoting the synaptic plasticity of hippocampal tissues.
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Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of combining neuromuscular joint facilitation (NJF) with floating needle treatment in treating stroke survivors with painful shoulder subluxation.Methods:Thirty-nine stroke survivors with painful shoulder subluxation were randomly divided into an NJF group, a floating needle group and a combination group, each of 13. In addition to the basic treatment for shoulder subluxation and pain (including positioning, physiotherapy, active and passive motor function training, progressive training of the upper limbs, and using shoulder pads to protect the affected shoulders when standing or walking), the 3 groups were also given NJF, floating needle therapy or both as their group names imply six days per week for 4 weeks. Shoulder subluxation was evaluated using ultrasonography to measure the acromion-greater tuberosity distance (AGT). Pain was self-reported using a visual analogue scale. And the Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) was applied to quantify the treatments′ efficacy.Results:Before the treatment, no significant differences were found among the 3 groups in terms of their average AGTs, pain ratings or FMA scores. Afterward, significant improvement was observed in all of the measurements in all 3 groups, with the combination group′s average results significantly better than those of the other two. The combination group′s overall effectiveness was 85%, significantly better than that of NJF group (54%) and the floating needle group (62%).Conclusions:Floating needle treatment combined with NJF and routine rehabilitation can significantly improve motor functioning and relieve the pain of shoulder subluxation after a stroke.
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Objective To conduct the in vitro study on the changes of gene and biological characteristics of different esophageal interstitial fibroblasts after their indirect contact wish esophageal cancer cell lines.Methods The mRNA levels of Vimentin,α-SMA,TGF-β1,HGF,MMP2 and MMP9 in normal esophageal interstitial fibroblasts(NFs),atypical hyperplasia interstitial fibroblasts(AFs) and cancer related fibroblasts(CAFs) and PCNA mRNA in esophageal carcinoma cell line were detected after their indirectly mutual contact.The invasion test of carcinoma cell line was conducted.Results From NFs,AFs to CAFs,the expression of Vimentin mRNA had no difference.The mRNA expressions of α-SMA,TGF-β1,HGF,MMP2 and MMP9 were gradually increased.After indirectly mutual contact with esophageal carcinoma cell line,the mRNA expressions of α-SMA,TGF-β1,HGF,MMP2 and MMP9 in NFs and AFs were up-regulated,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05),while the related mRNA expression in CAFs had no obvious change.The expression of PCNA mRNA in esophageal carcinoma cell line had no change after contact with NFs,but the expression of PCNA mRNA was significantly up-regulated after interaction with AFs contacting with CAFs.Conclusion The esophageal carcinoma cells and esophageal interstitial fibroblasts could affect the proliferation activity and invasive characteristics of counterparts.
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Objective To investigate the expressions ofα‐SMA in different esophageal stromal fibroblasts in esophageal car‐cinogenesis .Methods IHC method was uesd to detect the expression of α‐SMA protein in stromal fibroblasts of twenty normal e‐sophageal tissues ,eighty precancerous lesions and fifty esophageal carcinomas respectively .Three kinds of esophageal stromal fibro‐blasts were cultured primarily and cells immunohistochemical staining was carrired out after being purified .Expression of α‐SMA was detected by RT PCR .Results IHC results showed thatα‐SMA expressions in normal ,precancerous and cancerous lesions were of significant differences .RT‐PCR results showed thatα‐SMA expressions were different significantly among three kinds of fibro‐blasts .Conclusion Esophageal stromal fibroblasts were activated with carcinogenensis .AFs was possibly the origion of CAFs .
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Objective To observe the effect of Du-moxibustion on cognitive impairment after stroke. Methods 60 patients with cogni-tive impairment after stroke were randomly divided into control group (n=30) and treatment group (n=30). They were treated with conven-tional medical treatment and rehabilitation training, the treatment group received Du-moxibustion treatment in addition with once a day, 6 days per week for 8 weeks. They were evaluated with modified Barthel Index (MBI) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) before and after treatment. Results The scores of MBI and MoCA increased after treatment (P<0.05) in both groups and the scores were higher in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Du-moxibustion can further improve the cognitive function and activi-ties of daily living in stroke patients.
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Objective To evaluate the potential differences in serum proteomic profiles between patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)and precancerous lesions in order to establish proteomic pattern model for diagnosis of ESCC and precancerous lesions in high risk area,and to investigate its value in screening ESCC.Methods The serum and endoscopic biopsy samples were obtained from 38 normal controls,63 patients with atypical hyperplasia(class Ⅰ 26 cases,class Ⅱ 26 cases,class Ⅲ 11 cases)and 36 patients with advanced esophageal carcinoma.The serum proteomic patterns were examined using surface enhanced laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry(SELDI-TOF-MS)and CM10 protein chip.The data was analyzed and disease diagnostic models were established using support vector machine(SVM).The diagnostic model was evaluated and validated by leave one cross validation.Results ①The diagnostic model could differentiate advanced esophageal carcinoma from normal controls with a specificity of 89.47%and a sensitivity of 83.33%.②The results delivered 92.31%,80.77% and 90.91%specificity,and 80.56%,83.33%and 94.44%sensitivity for discrimination of atypical hyperplasia Ⅰ,Ⅱand Ⅲ,respectively,using diagnostic models.③Four(4291,5644,5664,8775)m/z peaks observed repeatedly using diagnostic models.Conclusions The SELDI-TOF-MS and SVM provide a new approach for discrimination of ESCC and precancerous lesions in high risk area.Four(4291,5644,5664,8775)m/z peaks may considered as potential biomarkers which related to the ESCC and esophageal precancerous lesions.