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ObjectiveTo observe the effects of Dendrobium polysaccharides on the secretion of inflammatory cytokines and Toll-like receptor 4 （TLR4）/nuclear factor （NF）-κB pathway in 16HBE cells exposed to cigarette smoke extract （CSE）. MethodThe 16HBE cells were classified into the control， CSE， and CSE+ Dendrobium polysaccharides （100， 200， 400 mg·L-1） groups. The cell-counting kit-8 （CCK-8） assay was employed to measure the cell viability， and a microscope was used to observe the cell morphology. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was employed to measure the levels of interleukin （IL）-8， IL-1β， IL-4， IL-13， and transforming growth factor （TGF）-β in cell culture supernatants. Real-time PCR was carried out to determine the mRNA levels of Toll-like receptor 4 （TLR4）， nuclear factor-κB （NF-κB）， and IL-4. Western blot was employed to determine the protein levels of interleukin-4 receptor （IL-4R）， TLR4， myeloid differentiation primary response protein 88 （MyD88）， NF-κB， phosphorylated nuclear factor-κB （p-NF-κB）， and nucleoproteins nuclear factor-κB （NEs-NF-κB）. The immunofluorescence assay was employed to measure the nuclear translocation of NF-κB. ResultCompared with the control group， the CSE group showed elevated levels of IL-8， IL-1β， IL-4， IL-13， and TGF-β in the cell culture supernatants （P<0.05， P<0.01）， up-regulated expression levels of TLR4， MyD88， NF-κB， p-NF-κB， NEs-NF-κB， and IL-4 （P<0.01）， and significant nuclear translocation of NF-κB. Compared with the CSE group， Dendrobium polysaccharides increased the cell survival rate， recovered the cell activity， lowered the levels of IL-8， IL-1β， IL-4， IL-13， and TGF-β， down-regulated the expression of TLR4， MyD88， NF-κB， p-NF-κB， NEs-NF-κB， and IL-4 （P<0.05， P<0.01）， and reduced the nuclear translocation of NF-κB. ConclusionDendrobium polysaccharides showed significant protective effects on the 16HBE cells exposed to CSE by inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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Objective To determine the in vitro recovery rate and influencing factors of cefradine microdialysis. Methods Two different methods (loss method, gain method) of microdialysis concentration and LC-MS/MS were used to determine the in vitro recovery rate of cefradine. The effect of flow rate and concentration of the perfusate on the recovery rate were investigated. To explore the feasibility of microdialysis technology for pharmacokinetic studies in cefradine. Results The LC-MS/MS analysis method was linear in the required range and the method was sensitive and reliable. There was no significant difference in the recovery rate measured by gain or loss method. Under the same conditions, the in vitro recovery of the probe decreased with increasing flow rate, independent of the drug concentration around the probe. Conclusion Microdialysis technique could be used to study the pharmacokinetics of cefradine, and loss method could be used to determine the in vivo recovery rate and pharmacokinetics of cefradine on microdialysis.
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Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of pulmonary hypertension(PH) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and study the related risk factors.Methods Patients with stable COPD enrolled in this study,undergoing examinations including full pulmonary function tests (PFT),6-minute walk distance (6MWD),Exercise Oxyhemoglobin,Saint.George's respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) and transthoracic echocardiography.Pulmonary artery systolic pressure (sPAP) ≥ 36 mmHg(1 mmHg =0.133 kPa) was defined as PH.Results A total of 251 patients were finally evaluable in this study.The frequency of PH was 55.4％ (139/251) in patients with stable COPD.Significant differences were seen between patients with PH and without PH respectively in the following factors (mean P ＜0.05):proportion of age ≥ 60 years (69.8％ vs 57.1％),forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)(％ predicted) [(47.5±8.2)％ vs(61.2±10.2)％ and(49.8±7.9)％ vs(66.4±11.3)％],sPAP [(41.9 ± 9.1) mmHg vs (28.2 ± 3.2) mmHg],exercise oxyhemoglobin desaturation [(-5.5 ± 3.2) ％ vs(-2.2 ± 1.2) ％],6MWD [(316.0 ± 55.2) m vs(390.0 ±75.2) m].The following variables were negatively correlated with sPAP:6MWD (r =-0.330,P =0.003),FEV1 (％ predicted) (r =-0.210,P =0.024 and r =-0.130,P =0.012,respectively).The following variables were positively correlated with sPAP:age(r =0.560,P =0.031),exercise oxyhemoglobin desaturation ＞ 3％ (r =0.540,P =0.001).Logistic regression test has showed that age≥ 60 years,exercise oxygen desaturation ＞ 3％,FEV1 (％ predicted) ＜ 50％,6MWD ＜ 350 m were risk factors for PH in COPD.Conclusion The incidence of PH in COPD increases with age,yet the performance of lung function and the activity of endurance decrease in elder patients.Sixty years or older,exercise oxygen desaturation ＞ 3％,FEV1 (％ predicted) ＜ 50％,6MWD ＜ 350 m are risk factors of PH in COPD.Echocardiography or right heart catheterization when needed should be considered to confirm the diagnosis.
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ObjectiveTo evaluate treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) using different amastomoses. MethodsTwenty one T2DM patients were divided into two groups:transoral EEA (OrVil) and Endo-GIA according to ways of gastrointestinal anatomosis andunderwentLRYGB. Clinicaldataincluding outcomeof operation, complications,preoperative and postoperative oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT),Homa-IR,Homa-β,blood lipid and nutrition status were analyzed.ResultsLRYGB procedures were successfully performed in all the 21 patients with no conversion to open surgery.The difference of intraoperative blood loss,postoperative recovery time between two groups was not significant.The mean operation time in OrVil group ( 126 ± 29 )mins was shorter than that in Endo-GIA group ( 156 ± 28 ) mins ( P ＜ 0.05 ),but at the same time,the mean expenditure was higher. Evaluated on three months after operation,the T2DM cure rate was 78％,and effective rate was 100％ in OrVil goup and those were 83％,100％ respectively in Endo-GIA group.No postoperative malnutrition, anemia or severe complication occurred.ConclusionsThe efficiency of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass using different amastomoses was same in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.The operation time was shorter in OrVil group but the expenditure was higher.
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Objective To investigate the technical difficulties and the avoidance of complications in delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for acute cholecystitis (AC).MethodsThe results of LC carried out on 133 consecutive patients with AC between February 2004 and August 2008 were retrospectively studied.The outcomes were compared between patients who received LC for AC within 72 hours (the early group) and those after 72 hours (the delayed group).There were 34 patients in the early group and 99 in the delayed group.During LC,Calot's triangle was carefully dissected,and the relationship of the cystic duct to the CBD and common hepatic duct was clearly identified.Retrograde cholecystectomy in 2 patients was used when the Calot's triangle was poorly identified.Laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy was carried out in 4 patients whose inflammation or fibrosis precluded dissection of the Calot's triangle.ResultsThere was no conversion to open cholecystectomy,biliary tract injury,biliary leak,or any other intraoperative or postoperative complications.There was no 30day readmission in the 2 groups.Patients who received delayed LC had a significantly longer operation time [(44.1±5.32) vs (66.4±3.05)rnin,P＜0.01].There was no significant difference in wound infection rates in the 2 groups (1/34 2.94 ％ vs 2/99 2.02 ％,P＞0.05).ConclusionsDelayed LC was as feasible and safe as early LC in the treatment of AC.Delayed LC was technically more demanding than early LC.
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Objective To summarize the experience of totally endoscopic thyroidectomy (TET) in treating differentiated thyroid carcinoma and to evaluate its feasibility, safety and the therapeutic result.Methods The clinical data of 25 cases of thyroid carcinoma treated with TET via the areola of breast or by axillary approach from November 2004 to July 2009 in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed.Result TET procedures were successfully performed in all 25 cases. Postoperative pathology confirmed that 23 cases were of papillary cancer and the other 2 were follicle cancer. Lobectomy and subtotal thyroidectomy were performed in 11and 14 cases respectively. In 7 cases additional lymph node dissection was performed.All the cases were followed-up, ranging from 5 to 58 months, with a median of 28 months. No recurrence was found during this period. There was no morbidity nor major complications and patients were all satisfied with the cosmetic effect. Conclusion Totally endoscopic thyroidectomy (TET) is curative, safe and cosmetic therapy for differentiated thyroid carcinoma.
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Objective To evaluate some key steps influencing success rate in process of totally laparoscopic extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy(TEPH). Methods Between October 2006 and May 2009,we performed totally laparoscopic extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy in 98 patients with like procedures and under the same condition. Results The critical procedures of the operation are related to the establishment of the extraperitoneal cleavage. We used one-way anova analysis. The operation time in different peritoneal burst sites have no significant difference (P > 0. 05), but the operation time in different burst periods have significant difference(P <0. 05). The timing at which the burst occurs significantly influence the length of operation, while the rapture sites don't influence the operation time. The conversion rate was higher and operation time was longer between the cases with the rapture occurrence in early period and in mid and late period. Postoperatively 98 patients were followed up. The follow-up rate was 100%. The median follow-up time was 18 months. Three patients complained local discomfort one month after operation, which subsided after 2 months. There was no recurrence or chronic pain case. Conclusion The burst of the peritoneum during the process of establishing extraperitoneal cleavage significantly influences the success rate of TEPH.
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Objective To discuss the operative difficulties and management in laparoscopic thyroidectomy.Method The clinical data of 169 cases undergoing laparoscopic thyroidectomy were retrospectively analyzed.Result Among 169 cases,only 2 cases were switched to open surgery.Among the other 167 cases local thyroidectomy for thyroid adenoma Was performed in 37 cases,one side subtotal thyroidectomy in 63 cases,two side subtotal thyroidectomy in 42 cases,laparoscopic subtotal thyroideetomy was done in 20 cases for Grave's disease,and radical thyroidectomy was undeRaken in 5 cases of thyroid carcinoma.Postoperatively fat colliquation occurred in 2 cases,pneumohypoderma,skin bruise and temporary vocal dullness or hoarsness in 1 each case.There was no postoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve injury,nor that of the parathyroid gland. Conclusions Laparoscopie thyroidectomy has its own intraoperative difficulties. Accurate operative skills and careful perioperative management can decrease the occurrence of complications.
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Objective To study and summarize the successful experience and the safety, easibility, practicality and operation skills of totally laparoscopic extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy (TEP). Methods From October 2006 to May 2008,225 patients in our two hospitals were performed TEP (265 totally laparoscopic extraperitoneal hernia repairs for inguinal hernia), including 55 direct inguinal hernia, 197 indirect inguinal hernia and 13 complex inguinal hernia operations. Among the 225 patients, 185 patients had unilateral hernia and 40 patients had bilateral hernias, including 29 recurrent hernia. Results The operations were lasted for 30 to 182 minutes(the average operating duration was 48 minutes for unilateral hernia and 106 minutes for bilateral hernia). The patients stayed in hospital for 2 to 8 days(the average inpatient hospital stay was 3.0 ± 1.2 days). The most common complication was scrotum bematomas,which appeared in 18 cases. Urinary re-tention appeared in 21 cases. Inguinal pain appeared in 5 cases. Bladder injury appeared 1 case. All the pa-tients were followed up for 3 months- 3 years. There was only 1 case of recurrence. Conclusions The proce-dure of TEP is safe,with faster postoperative recover,less pain,lower incidence of pain,better comfort quality and lower recurrence rate. TEP should be the main laparoscopic procedure for inguinal hernia repair.
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Objective To evaluate the significance of clinical grading methods in acute pulmonary embolism (APE). Methods Clinical data of 259 patients suspected APE were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical probability was classified into low, intermediate and high grade by the Geneva score, the Wells score and the SYSU score. The result was contrasted with gold standard. Results Through the three, methods, pa-tients were classified into low pmbability (43.9%-52.5%), intermediate probability (38.0%-42.1%) and high probability (9.5%-14.0%), and the actual frequencies of APE in each category were 6.2%-14.4% in low probability, 65.9%-76.2% in intermediate probability, 88.5%-90.5% in high probability. The SYSU score had the lowest rate of missed diagnosis in low probability (P<0.05 ).The Geneva score was the most accurate in predicting the intermediate probability (P<0.05). But in high probahility, three prediction rules had no significant difference (P>0.05). Combined with D--dimer test, the rote of missed diagnosis in low probability can be lowered. Conclusions The clinical grading methods can predict the clinical probability of APE. It exists similar accuracy, but has different scope of application. Clinical doctor should choose the ap-propriate grading methods in different patients.
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Objective To investigate the feasibility and significance of laparoscopic choledocholithotomy with T-tube drainage. Methods A total of 60 cases of common bile duct stones complicated with gallbladder stones were treated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy and common bile duct exploration with T-tube drainage. Results The operation was performed successfully in all the cases,without conversions to open surgery.Bile leakage occurred in 2 cases and was cured with conservative treatment.Residual stones were found in 6 cases and a postoperative choledochoscopy was required.The operative time was 90~180 min(mean,110 min),the blood loss was 10~50 ml(mean,20 ml).Follow-up checkups in 53 cases(88.3%) for 2~33 months(mean,13.2 months) revealed no abdominal pain,fever,or jaundice.Conclusions Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and common bile duct exploration for the treatment of common bile duct stones complicated with gallbladder stones is feasible and minimally invasive.
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Objective To investigate the preventive and therapeutic effects of Shenlixin Granules on chronic renal failure rats.Methods The chronic renal failure rat models were caused by adenine.After the treatment of Shenlixin Granules,the body weight,urine volume and renal index of models were examined.Results Shenlixin Granules could obviously inhibit the decrease of body weight and urine volume,reduce the renal index and had obvious protective effect on the renal tissue.Conclusions Shenlixin Granules has a preventive and therapeutic effect on chronic renal failure.
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OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of Xiaoyan Quzhi tablet(XYQZ) on specific and non-specific immunologic functions in mice METHODS:The phagocytosis of mononuclear phagocytes in mice was measured by carbon powder clearance method Chicken serum hemolysin level in the mice immunized by chicken red blood cell was measured with 721-spectrophotometer RESULTS:XYQZ could obviously increase the phagocytosis of mononuclear phagocytes and promote B-lymphocytes to produce serum antibody There were significant differences between experiment group and control group(P
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OBJECTIVE:To study the anti-inflammatory action of Xiaoyan Quzhi tablets(XQT).METHODS:To observe the degree of swelling of rat feet and the changes of dry-weight and wet-weight of cotton-ball granulation tissue after using the XQT for one week.RESULTS:The XQT could obviously inhibit the swelling of the feet with significant differences between experiment group and control group(P