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Irritable bowel syndrome is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder, among which diarrhea-type irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is the main type in China, which is seriously affecting the quality of life for patients. The pathogenesis of IBS-D is still unclear. It has been found that Intestinal flora disorder is an important pathogenesis of IBS-D. There is a close relationship between intestinal flora and IBS-D TCM syndrome types, and there are differences in intestinal flora of different TCM syndrome types of IBS-D. However, TCM syndrome types are a complex and multi-factor combination. Therefore, based on the TCM theory of nature and location of disease, this article proposed the following conclusions through analyzing previous studies on intestinal flora of different TCM syndromes of IBS-D, including that the intestinal flora of different TCM syndromes have different characteristics and there are differences in the functions of flora, deficiency and excess of disease are associated with the diversity and abundance of intestinal flora, cold and heat of disease are related to the proportion of beneficial bacteria and opportunistic pathogens, and the characteristics of intestinal flora are the microcosmic manifestation of the disease position of TCM. In addition, this article also proposed the application of fecal bacteria transplantation based on the theory of nature and location of disease. Based on this theory, the study on intestinal flora of IBS-D can provide help for objectification of TCM syndrome types, and also provide TCM research ideas for revealing the pathogenesis of IBS-D.
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OBJECTIVES@#To study the effect of somatostatin on postoperative gastrointestinal function and stress level in children with acute abdomen.@*METHODS@#A total of 102 children with acute abdomen who underwent surgery in Xuzhou Children's Hospital from August 2019 to June 2021 were enrolled as subjects and were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, with 51 children in each group. The children in the control group were given conventional treatment such as hemostasis and anti-infective therapy after surgery, and those in the observation group were given somatostatin in addition to conventional treatment. Peripheral blood samples were collected from both groups before surgery and on days 1 and 5 after surgery. The two groups were compared in terms of the serum levels of endothelin-1 (ET-1), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), cortisol, gastrin, and motilin, postoperative recovery, and the incidence rate of complications.@*RESULTS@#There was no significant difference in the serum levels of ET-1, ACTH, cortisol, gastrin, and motilin between the two groups before surgery (P>0.05). Compared with the control group, the observation group had significantly lower serum levels of ET-1, ACTH, and cortisol on days 1 and 5 after surgery (P<0.05) and significantly higher levels of motilin and gastrin on day 5 after surgery (P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the observation group had significantly shorter time to first passage of flatus, first bowel sounds, and first defecation after surgery, as well as a significantly shorter length of hospital stay (P<0.05). The incidence rate of complications in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (6% vs 24%, P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#In children with acute abdomen, somatostatin can significantly reduce postoperative stress response, improve gastrointestinal function, and reduce the incidence rate of complications, thereby helping to achieve a good prognosis.
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Child , Humans , Abdomen , Abdomen, Acute , Adrenocorticotropic Hormone , Gastrins , Hydrocortisone , Motilin , Postoperative Complications , Prospective Studies , Somatostatin/therapeutic useABSTRACT
Objective:To explore whether palmatine interferes with the proliferation and apoptosis of colon cancer HCT116 cells by binding to G-quadruplex in the promoter region of MYC proto-oncogene and its possible molecular mechanism. Method:Fluorescence spectrum was used to analyze the binding ability of palmatine to MYC G-quadruplex. Circular dichroism analysis was conducted to confirm the effect of palmatine on the configuration of MYC G-quadruplex， followed by the prediction of their binding mode based on molecular docking and the localization analysis of palmatine in HCT116 cells under a fluorescence microscope. The effects of palmatine on MYC gene transcription and MYC protein expression were determined by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot， respectively. The effects of palmatine on the viability and apoptosis of HCT116 cells were further assayed by thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide （MTT） assay and flow cytometry. Result:As revealed by fluorescence spectrum and molecular docking analysis， palmatine might bind to G-quadruplex of MYC gene through stacking. Circular dichroism analysis showed that palmatine could maintain the parallel configuration of MYC<italic> </italic>G-quadruplex. It was discovered in fluorescence imaging that palmatine was distributed in the nucleus and bond to G-quadruplex of MYC gene. In addition， palmatine inhibited MYC gene transcription， MYC protein expression， as well as the viability of HCT116 cells， and promoted the apoptosis of HCT116 cells. Conclusion:Palmatine is able to bind to MYC G-quadruplex to further inhibit the expression of MYC gene and protein expression， which may be one of the molecular mechanisms of palmatine in suppressing the proliferation of colon cancer HCT116 cells and facilitating their apoptosis.
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OBJECTIVE@#To compare the curative effect between bloodletting at tip of ear with different amounts combined with western medication and western medication alone for early-stage stye.@*METHODS@#A total of 108 patients with early-stage stye were randomly divided into a 50 μL group (36 cases, 4 cases dropped off), a 100 μL group (36 cases, 2 cases dropped off) and a western medication group (36 cases, 5 cases dropped off). The patients in the western medication group were treated with levofloxacin eye drops and levofloxacin hydrochloride eye gel. Based on the treatment of the western medication group, the patients in the 50 μL group were treated with 50 μL bloodletting (about 3 drops) at tip of ear while the patients in the 100 μL group were treated with 100 μL bloodletting (about 6 drops) at tip of ear; the bloodletting was given once a day for 3 days. After treatment, the changes of visual analogue scale (VAS) and clinical effect were observed, and the patients were followed up by telephone on the 8th day.@*RESULTS@#After treatment, the VAS score in each group was reduced (0.05). One week after the onset of the disease, all the patients in the 50 μL group and 100 μL group were cured, and one patient in the western medication group was not cured, and treated with routine surgery.@*CONCLUSION@#Based on the conventional western medication treatment, bloodletting at tip of ear can significantly reduce the pain of stye, and the effect of 100 μL bleeding is better than 50 μL.
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Objective@#To investigate the therapeutic effect of long-acting paliperidone palmitate on schizophrenia and the expression of miR-132 and miR-320 in serum of patients with schizophrenia.@*Methods@#From January 2016 to December 2018, 68 patients with schizophrenia in Wenzhou Kangning Hospital were selected as treatment group.Sixty healthy people were selected as control group.The blood was taken before treatment and 12 months after treatment.The positive and negative symptom scales (PANSS) was recorded and evaluated, and the effect of long-acting injection of paliperidone palmitate on the expression of miR-132 and miR-320 in serum of patients with schizophrenia was detected by RT-PCR.@*Results@#Three months after treatment, the PANSS scores of the treatment group were significantly lower than those of the case group [(60.2±5.4)points vs.(84.5±4.7)points, t=12.02, 22.52, 27.16, 33.32, all P<0.01]. With the prolongation of treatment time, the treatment effect was most obvious at 12 months[(38.2±1.8)points]. The results of RT-PCR showed that compared with the control group [(1.74±0.92)%, (1.43±1.01)%], the expression of serum miR-132 and miR-320 in the treatment group was significantly decreased [(0.47±0.32)%, (0.53±0.37)%, t=13.96, 14.93, all P<0.01]. The long-acting injection of paliperidone palmitate significantly increased the expression of miR-132 and miR-320 in serum of patients with schizophrenia[(0.96±0.58), (1.16±1.07), t=11.08, 8.45, all P<0.01].@*Conclusion@#Long-acting paliperidone palmitate has a certain therapeutic effect on schizophrenia and can up-regulate the expression of miR-132 and miR-320 in serum of patients with schizophrenia.
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Objective:Through the analysis of the characteristics and main chemical components of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma,the correlation between the characteristics and components of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma was explored,and a new evaluation standard of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma grade was established to provide a more comprehensive and scientific basis for the quality evaluation of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma. Method:The appearance characteristics of 48 batches of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma samples were quantitatively measured. The contents of 9 kinds of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma were determined. The results of correlation analysis,principal component analysis and cluster analysis were used to classify ginseng medicinal materials according to the analysis results,and the grade evaluation criteria were constructed. Result:First-class ginseng medicinal materials:diameter of main root>1.72 cm,length of reed head>2.61 cm,weight of single branch>14.15 g,content of ginsenoside Rb1>0.612 1%,content of ginsenoside Re>0.385 8%,content of ginsenoside Rg1>0.320 8%,no scar,impurities,moth,mildew. Second-class ginseng medicinal materials:the diameter of main root is 1.55-1.72 cm,the length of reed head is 1.74-2.61 cm,the weight of single branch is 10.24-14.15 g,the content of ginsenoside Rb1 is 0.496 8%-0.612 1%,the content of ginsenoside Re is 0.323 3%-0.385 8%,the content of ginsenoside Rg1 is 0.263 6%-0.320 8%,and there are no scars,impurities,worms and mildew. Third-class ginseng medicinal materials:main root diameter 1.29-1.55 cm,reed head length 1.34-1.74 cm,single branch weight 6.90-10.24 g,ginsenoside Rb1 content 0.389 5%-0.496 8%,ginsenoside Re content 0.235 2%-0.323 3%,ginsenoside Rg1 content 0.217 1%-0.263 6%,no impurities,worms,mildew. Fourth-class ginseng medicinal materials:diameter of main root11Conclusion:The appearance indexes of ginseng medicinal materials were divided according to the standards of taproot diameter,reed head length and single ginseng weight,and the content of ginsenoside Rg1,Re,Rb1 was used as the internal quality evaluation index. Ginseng commercial specifications were divided into four grades,which integrated the appearance and internal indicators,and had more scientific and comprehensive characteristics,which could be used as the basis for the classification of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma medicinal materials.
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Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of long －acting paliperidone palmitate on schizophrenia and the expression of miR －132 and miR －320 in serum of patients with schizophrenia.Methods From January 2016 to December 2018,68 patients with schizophrenia in Wenzhou Kangning Hospital were selected as treatment group.Sixty healthy people were selected as control group.The blood was taken before treatment and 12 months after treatment.The positive and negative symptom scales ( PANSS) was recorded and evaluated ,and the effect of long－acting injection of paliperidone palmitate on the expression of miR －132 and miR－320 in serum of patients with schizophrenia was detected by RT －PCR.Results Three months after treatment ,the PANSS scores of the treatment group were significantly lower than those of the case group [( 60.2 ±5.4 ) points vs.( 84.5 ± 4.7)points,t＝12.02,22.52,27.16,33.32,all P＜0.01].With the prolongation of treatment time ,the treatment effect was most obvious at 12 months[(38.2 ±1.8)points].The results of RT－PCR showed that compared with the control group [(1.74 ±0.92)%,( 1.43 ±1.01)%],the expression of serum miR －132 and miR －320 in the treatment group was significantly decreased [(0.47 ±0.32)%,(0.53 ±0.37)%,t＝13.96,14.93,all P＜0.01]. The long －acting injection of paliperidone palmitate significantly increased the expression of miR －132 and miR－320 in serum of patients with schizophrenia [(0.96 ±0.58),(1.16 ±1.07),t＝11.08,8.45,all P＜0.01]. Conclusion Long－acting paliperidone palmitate has a certain therapeutic effect on schizophrenia and can up －regulate the expression of miR－132 and miR－320 in serum of patients with schizophrenia.
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Objective To investigate the effect of clinical pathway of enhanced recovery after surgery in patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy.Methods All patients with uterine fibroids,uterine adenomyosis,cervical lesions and endometrial lesions were selected in Qinghai Provincial Traffic Hospital during the period of January 2015 to December 2016.Among them,108 cases undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy were analyzed and enrolled in the study.They were randomly divided into two groups.The observation group was treated with clinical pathway of enhanced recovery,while the control group received routine clinical pathway.The general situation,clinical pathway related indicators were recorded and compared between the two groups.Results The average age,BMI,abdominal surgery history and disease composition of the two groups were not statistically significant (P ＞ 0.05).The exhaust time [(19.5± 5.6)h vs (24.2 ± 7.5) h],activity time [(17.2 ± 7.5) h vs (26.4 ± 5.3) h],indwelling catheter time [(18.1 ± 3.9) h vs (30.5 ± 4.7) h],average hospitalization days [(5.2 ± 1.1) days vs (6.3 ± 1.7) days] and hospitalization expenses [(13 688.2 ± 709.6)yuan vs (15 793.4 ± 1 021.3)yuan] of the observation group were less than those of the control group,with statistically significance difference (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Clinical pathway of enhanced recovery after surgery can speed up the rehabilitation of laparoscopic hysterectomy,improve the patient's medical experience and shorten the average length of stay.
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Objective:To investigate the effect of Schisandra chinensis polysaccharide(SCP)on the growth of brain tumor stem cells(BTSCs),and to clarify the mechanism of inhibiting the growth of BTSCs of SCP. Methods:The primary human glioma cells were cultured,then the BTSCs were isolated by CD133 immunomagnetic sorting.The neural stem cell surface markers CD133 and Nestin were detected by immunofluorescence assay.The proliferation rate of BTSCs was examined by MTT assay.Annexin V-PI analysis was used to analyze the apoptotic rate of BTSCs.The expression levels of Bax,Bcl-2 and Caspase-3 proteins in BTSCs in various groups were detected by ELISA assay.Results:The results of immunofluorescence staining showed that the expressions of CD133 and Nestin were positive in BTSCs.Compared with control group,the proliferation rates of BTSCs in 200,400 and 800 mg·L-1SCP groups were decreased,especially in 400 and 800 mg·L-1SCP groups(P<0.05).The results of Annexin V-PI analysis showed that the apoptotic rate of BTSCs in 800 mg·L-1SCP group was increased compared with control group(P<0.05).The ELISA results showed that the expression levels of Bax in 200,400 and 800 mg·L-1SCP groups were significantly increased(P<0.05),and the values of Bax/Bcl-2 were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with control group,the Bcl-2 expression level in the BTSCs in 800 mg·L-1SCP group was decreased(P<0.05).The expression level of Caspase-3 protein in 800 mg·L-1SCP group was also significantly increased compared with control group(P<0.01).Conclusion:SCP could inhibit the growth of BTSCs,and the induction of apoptosis may be one of mechanisms.
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Objective:To study the optimal nutritional support strategy in critical patients with acute ischemic stroke.Methods:50 critical patients with acute ischemic stroke were divided into two groups.One group were started with enteral nutrition alone within 24h after admission,while the other group received sequential parenteral and enteral nutrition.The incidence of pulmonary infection,gastric retention,upper gastrointestinal bleeding,hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia were compared between the two groups.Another endpoint was discharge from ICU at day 20,and it was compared between the two groups using Kaplan-Meier methods.Results:There was no difference between the two groups in the rate of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (P ＞ 0.05).The incidences of pulmonary infection,gastric retention,upper gastrointestinal bleeding and diarrhea were lower in the PN+EN group than EN group (P ＜ 0.01).The length of ICU stay was also shorter in the PN+EN group.Conclusion:The strategy of sequential parenteral and enteral nutrition decreased the complication rate related to nutrition support,such as pulmonary infection,gastric retention,upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Also,it shortened the ICU stay in critical patients with acute ischemic stroke.
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Objective To investigate smoking with its reasons and nicotine dependence in schizophrenic inpatients. Methods Self -designed questionnaire,russell reason for smoking questionnaire and fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence (FNTD ) were used to investigate the reasons of current smoking status in 245 schizophrenic inpatients. Results There were 43 (17.55%)current smoking among 245 schizophrenic inpatients,including 41 (95.35%)males and 2(4.65%)females;and 21(48.84%)were severely dependent on nicotine who was all male.The average score of FNTD was 4.15 ±2.18.According to the scores of russell,the total scores of smoking reasons were 22.92 ±12.89and 27.67 ±17.36 in male and female patients respectively,with no significant difference(P>0.05).The highest scores of smoking questionnaire were in addiction,activities of hands or mouth and calmness.Conclusion The schizophrenic inpatients were severely dependent on nicotine.The main reasons are addiction,activities of hands or mouth and calmness.
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Objective To comparative the expression of suppressors of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) in placental tissues between premature delivery and term delivery,and to evaluate the significance of SOCS3 in premature-delivered placental tissues.Meth ods Retrospective analysis was made on 30 patients who had spontaneous premature delivery and 30 pregnant women with normal delivery from February 2013 to October 2013 in our hospital.Reverse transcription and polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expressions of SOCS3,interferon-α(IFN-α),and interleukin-10 (IL-10).Western-blot was used to detect protein expression of SOCS3,and to analyze the balance of Th1/Th2.Results PCR detection showed that SOCS3-mRNA in the control group was significantly lower than that in the experimental group (P ＜ 0.01).Western-blot test showed that SOCS3 protein expression in the control group was significantly lower than that in the experimental group (P ＜ 0.01).The expression of SOCS3 gene was consistent with its protein expression.PCR detected the significant increase of IFN-α with the secretion of Th1 cytokine,significant decrease of IL-10 with secretion of Th2 cytokine (P ＜ 0.05),and the balance deviation of Th1/Th2 toward Th1.Conclusions SOCS3 is associated with premature delivery,which mechanism might be involved in regulation of the immune balance through janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) signaling pathways.
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Objective To study the influence of Rhizoma typhonii extract on the growth of glioma SHG-44 cells cultured invitro,and to explore the mechanism of the inhibitory effect of Rhizoma typhonii extract on the growth of glioma cells.Methods The SHG-44 cells were cultured and divided into blank control group and 8, 40, 200, 1 000μg·L-1 Rhizoma typhonii extract groups.The inhibitory effect of Rhizoma typhonii extract on the growth of glioma SHG-44 cells was measured by MTT assay. The secretion levels of Bax and caspase-3 proteins were examined by ELISA assay. The expression level of caspase-3 protein was examined by Western blotting method. Results Compared with blank control group, the inhibitory rates of the growth of SHG-44 cells in 200, 1 000μg·L-1 Rhizoma typhonii extract groups at 24 h,and 8,40,200,and 1 000μg·L-1 Rhizoma typhonii extract groups at 48 h were significantly increased (P<0.05 or P<0.01).The secretion levels of Bax and caspase-3 proteins in 40,200,and 1 000μg· L-1 Rhizoma typhonii extract groups at 48 h were increased compared with blank control group (P<0.05 or P<0.01 ). Compared with blank control group, the expression levels of caspase-3 protein in different doses of Rhizoma typhonii extract groups were increased significantly (P<0.01). Conclusion Rhizoma Typhonii extract can inhibit the growth of cells through up-regulating the expression of Bax protein,increasing the expression level of caspase-3 protein and activating apoptosis pathway.
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This study investigated the changes in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) induced by overexpression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase traffic inducer (NOSTRIN) and its role in cellular injury. Recombinant NOSTRIN-expressing and empty vectors were transfected into cultured HUVECs, and factor VIII-related antigen was examined by using immunohistochemical analysis. Growth curves were generated for both transfected and untransfected cells and these indicated that the proliferative ability of cells overexpressing NOSTRIN was significantly decreased. The expression of NOSTRIN and eNOS proteins was detected by using Western blot analysis, endothelial NOS (eNOS) activity was assayed by using spectrophotometry, and NO2 (-)/NO3 (-) levels were measured using nitrate reductase. Immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated that all groups expressed NOSTRIN in the plasma membrane and cytoplasm, and Western blot analysis confirmed that NOSTRIN levels were significantly higher in cells transfected with the NOSTRIN plasmid (P<0.01). The activity of eNOS and the levels of NO2 (-)/NO3 (-) were significantly decreased in NOSTRIN overexpressing cells as compared with empty vector and untransfected cells (P<0.01 and P<0.01, respectively). Morphological and ultrastructural changes were observed under light and electron microscopy, and it was found that NOSTRIN-overexpressing cells were elongated with deformities of the karyotheca, injury to the plasma membrane, increased lipids in the cytoplasm, and shortened microvilli. This study showed that overexpression of NOSTRIN had a significant effect on eNOS activity in HUVECs and resulted in significant cellular damage.
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This study investigated the changes in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) induced by overexpression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase traffic inducer (NOSTRIN) and its role in cellular injury. Recombinant NOSTRIN-expressing and empty vectors were transfected into cultured HUVECs, and factor VIII-related antigen was examined by using immunohistochemical analysis. Growth curves were generated for both transfected and untransfected cells and these indicated that the proliferative ability of cells overexpressing NOSTRIN was significantly decreased. The expression of NOSTRIN and eNOS proteins was detected by using Western blot analysis, endothelial NOS (eNOS) activity was assayed by using spectrophotometry, and NO2 (-)/NO3 (-) levels were measured using nitrate reductase. Immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated that all groups expressed NOSTRIN in the plasma membrane and cytoplasm, and Western blot analysis confirmed that NOSTRIN levels were significantly higher in cells transfected with the NOSTRIN plasmid (P<0.01). The activity of eNOS and the levels of NO2 (-)/NO3 (-) were significantly decreased in NOSTRIN overexpressing cells as compared with empty vector and untransfected cells (P<0.01 and P<0.01, respectively). Morphological and ultrastructural changes were observed under light and electron microscopy, and it was found that NOSTRIN-overexpressing cells were elongated with deformities of the karyotheca, injury to the plasma membrane, increased lipids in the cytoplasm, and shortened microvilli. This study showed that overexpression of NOSTRIN had a significant effect on eNOS activity in HUVECs and resulted in significant cellular damage.
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Humans , Apoptosis , Physiology , Cell Line , Cell Proliferation , Cell Survival , Physiology , Endothelial Cells , Pathology , Physiology , Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins , Metabolism , Nitric Oxide , Metabolism , Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III , Metabolism , Umbilical Veins , Metabolism , Pathology , Up-RegulationABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To determine the expressions of endothelial nitric oxide synthase traffic inducer (NOSTRIN) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in the testis tissue of azoospermia patients, and investigate their correlation with the pathogenesis of azoospermia.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We detected the expressions of NOSTRIN and NOSTRIN mRNA by immunohistochemistry and RT-PCR respectively, determined the activity of eNOS by spectrophotometry, and measured the stable metabolic end product NO, NO2- / NO3-, by nitrate reductase assay in the testis tissues of 17 patients with idiopathic azoospermia (the azoospermia group) and 10 normal men (the normal group).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>NOSTRIN and NOSTRIN mRNA were expressed in the spermatogonia, sertoli cells, stromal cells and vascular endothelial cells, more lowly in the azoospermia than in the normal group (0.312 +/- 0.076 versus 0.793 +/- 0.082, P < 0.01). The activity of eNOS was significantly increased in the idiopathic azoospermia patients ([33.727 +/- 3.58] U/mg) compared with the normal men ([17.69 +/- 3.84] U/mg) (P < 0.01). The level of NO2- / NO3- was significantly higher in the azoospermia than in the normal group ([48.56 +/- 8.49] micromol/L versus [25.37 +/- 9.61] micromol/L, P < 0.01). The expression of NOSTRIN showed a significant negative correlation with the activity of eNOS (r = -0.57, P < 0.01) as well as with the level of NO2- / NO3- (r = -0.61, P < 0.01) in the testis tissue of the idiopathic azoospermia patients.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The expression of NOSTRIN is decreased, while the activity of eNOS and the level of NO2- / NO3- increased in the testis tissue of azoospermia patients, which may be associated with the pathogenesis of azoospermia.</p>
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Adult , Humans , Male , Azoospermia , Metabolism , Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins , Metabolism , Nitrates , Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III , Metabolism , Nitrites , Spermatogenesis , Testis , MetabolismABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture for treatment of reflux esophagitis of heat stagnation of liver and stomach type.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Sixty-one cases were randomly divided into an acupuncture group (31 cases) and a medication group (30 cases). The acupuncture group was treated with needles at Zusanli (ST 36), Zhongwan (CV 12), Weishu (BL 21) and Neiguan (PC 6) mainly, once a day; and the medication group was treated with oral administration of 20 mg Omeprazole, once a day. The scores of clincial symptoms, comprehensive therapeutic effect, results of gastroscopy and pathology as well as recurrence rate etc. were observed before and after treatment.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>After treatment, the scores of symptoms significantly decreased in the two groups (both P < 0.01). The total effective rate of the acupuncture group was 90.3% (28/31), and 90.0% (27/30 )in the medication group, there was no statistical difference between two groups (P > 0.05); results of gastroscopy and esophageal mucosa pathology showed no statistical difference between two groups (both P > 0.05), the recurrence rate 12 weeks after treatment of 9.1% in the acupuncture group was lower than that of 42.9% in the medication grou p (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Acupuncture has preferable short and long-term therapeutic effects for treatment of reflux esophagitis of heat stagnation of liver and stomach type.</p>
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Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Acupuncture Therapy , Esophagitis, Peptic , Pathology , Therapeutics , Liver , Pathology , Stomach , PathologyABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the expression of corticosteroids and regional expression 16 (CR16) in the testis of patients with idiopathic azoospermia and the role of CR16 in spermatogenesis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Immunohistochemistry and RT-PCR were used to detect the expression levels of the CR16 protein and mRNA in the testes of 48 patients with idiopathic azoospermia and 10 healthy men.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Immunohistochemistry showed that the CR16 protein expressed in the Sertoli cells and spermatids-binding region in the epithelium of seminiferous tubules. The level of the CR16 protein was markedly lower in the idiopathic azoospermia patients than in the healthy men, and RT-PCR also showed a significantly decreased level of CR16 mRNA in the testis of the patients.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The expressions of the CR16 protein and mRNA decrease markedly in the testis of patients with idiopathic azoospermia, indicating a correlation with the pathogenesis of azoospermia.</p>
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Adult , Humans , Male , Azoospermia , Metabolism , Pathology , Case-Control Studies , Cytoskeletal Proteins , Metabolism , Testis , Metabolism , PathologyABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE To study the situation of nosocomial infection of maintenance hemodialysis of chronic renal failure patients and discuss the risk factors and preventive measures.METHODS Retrospective analysis of our hospital clinical data in hemodialysis patients with nosocomial infection from Jan 2005 to Dec 2006 was taken.RESULTS There were 44 nosocomial infection cases from 89 cases.The infection rate was 49.43%.Hemodialysis patients were high-risk population of the nosocomial infection.The common infection site was the respiratory tract(52.27%),followed by central venous catheter-related infections(25.00%),urinary tract infections(15.91%) and intestinal infections(6.82%).The primary diseases of diabetic nephropathy,serious anemia,low albumin and elderly were the risk factors(P
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To establish an quick, sensitive and specific assay for effective inactivatian test of inactivated hepatitis A vaccine.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>effective inactivatian test of inactivated hepatitis A vaccine were carried out using integrated cell culture/strand-specific RT-PCR (ICC/strand-specific RT-PCR) assay compared with traditional ELISA and nest RT-PCR assay.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>all the samples were infectious negative detecting by both ICC/ strand-specific RT-PCR and ELISA assay,while some samples appeared false positive detecting by nest RT-PCR.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>ICC/strand-specific RT-PCR assay is a novel, rapid, sensitive and reliable method for effective inactivatian test of inactivated hepatitis A vaccine. Shorting detection period largely, this assay may be used as an alternative method for routine inactivated hepatitis A vaccines test.</p>