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Objective To investigate the impacts of sirolimus (SRL)on the survival time of graft and the differentiation and proliferation of regulatory T cell (Treg ) of spleen in mouse heterotopic heart transplantation model. Methods Male BALB /c → C57BL/6 mice cervical heterotopic heart transplantation model was established by Cuff method. The mice were divided into 3 groups randomly with 10 mice in each group. The control group received no treatment of special medicine after operation. Mice in SRL group were gavaged with SRL 10 mg/(kg·d)at 1-14 d after operation. Mice in ciclosporin (CsA)group were gavaged with CsA 30 mg/(kg·d) at 1-14 d after operation. The survival time of cardiac grafts were recorded. The spleen was procured after asystole of cardiac graft or 14 d after operation. Mononuclear cells were isolated and the proportion of CD4 +CD25 +Treg in CD4 +T cell (CD4 +CD25 +Treg%)were detected by flow cytometry and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)was used to examine the expression of Foxp3 messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA ) semi-quantitatively. Results Compared with the control group,the survival time of cardiac grafts prolonged significantly in SRL and CsA group (all in P <0.01 ),but no significant difference was observed between SRL and CsA group (P>0.05 ). Compared with the control group,CD4 +CD25 +Treg% significantly decreased in the spleen of CsA group and significantly increased in SRL group (all in P<0.01 ). And significant difference was observed between SRL and CsA group (P<0.01). Expression of Foxp3 mRNA of T lymphocyte in the spleen of SRL group was significantly higher than those in control and CsA group (P<0.01). And expression of Foxp3 mRNA in control group was significantly higher than that in CsA group (P<0.01 ). Conclusions In mouse heart transplantation model,SRL can prolong the survival time of graft and promote the proliferation and growth of CD4 +CD25 +Treg to facilitate the establishment of immune tolerance.
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Objective To observe the expressions of microRNA-126 (miR-126) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in gastric carcinoma tissues,and their associations with clinicopathologic features in gastric carcinoma.Methods Fifty cases of gastric carcinoma and matched tumor adjacent tissue specimens were collected from January 2012 to March 2014 in Shangqiu First People's Hospital of He' nan Province.Expression levels of miR-126 and VEGF were examined using reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction.Their correlations and the relationships between them and the clinicopathologic features in gastric carcinoma were analyzed.Results The expression levels of miR-126 in the tumor tissues and in the adjacent tissues were 0.652 ± 0.102 and 0.379 ± 0.069,and the expression levels of VEGF in the two kinds of tissues were 1.523 ± 0.142 and 0.604 ± 0.152,with statistical differences (t =8.374,P =0.001;t =29.508,P =0.000).The expressions of miR-126 and VEGF were significantly positively correlated (r =0.735,P =0.001).The expressions of miR-126 and VEGF were associated with TNM stage (t =22.981,P =0.001;t =18.053,P =0.001),depth of tumor invasion (t =26.792,P =0.001;t =20.234,P =0.001) and tumor node metastasis (t=26.668,P=0.001;t=14.857,P=0.001).Conclusion miR-126 is high expressed in the gastric carcinoma tissue,which may up-regulate the expression of VEGF,and lead to the formation of new blood vessels,then to promote gastric carcinogenesis and the development process.
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Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasonography submucosal resection for treatment of gastric muscularis propria mesenchymal tumor.Methods Endoscopic ultrasonography preliminary diagnosis of 19 cases were diagnosed stromal tumors originating from gastric muscularis propria layer,the endoscopic ultrasonography diagnosis the source,echo,size,blood supply,etc.than treated by endoscopic submucosal excavation.To observe the therapeutic effect and complications.Results Eighteen patients were the full excavation,1 patient was failed.Intraoperative perforation was seen in 2 cases,the wound was healed by the titanium clamp.A small amount of bleeding happened in operation and bleeding was stopped by hot biopsy forceps or argon coagulation.No delayed bleeding happened.Conclusion Submucosal resection for gastric muscularis propria mesenchymal tumors is safe and effective,endoscopic ultrasonography has important value in the strict assessment.
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Model-based system analysis is an important tool for evaluating the potential and impacts of biofuels, and for drafting biofuels technology roadmaps and targets. The broad reach of the biofuels supply chain requires that biofuels system analyses span a range of disciplines, including agriculture/forestry, energy, economics, and the environment. Here we reviewed various models developed for or applied to modeling biofuels, and presented a critical analysis of Agriculture/Forestry System Models, Energy System Models, Integrated Assessment Models, Micro-level Cost, Energy and Emission Calculation Models, and Specific Macro-level Biofuel Models. We focused on the models' strengths, weaknesses, and applicability, facilitating the selection of a suitable type of model for specific issues. Such an analysis was a prerequisite for future biofuels system modeling, and represented a valuable resource for researchers and policy makers.
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Objective To study the application of remifentanil combined with brachial plexus block using in the operation of children with upper limb.Methods A total of 40 children,aged 4～10 years,undergoing arm-fracture operation,breathing oxygen with opening veil,were randomly divided into two groups.The children were administered basal anesthesia before brachial plexus block.During the operation,the study group(n=20)was infused remifentanil，the initial rate was 0.05μg·kg-1·min-1，and the control group was infused ketamine to reinforce the analgesia.Results All patients finished the surgery safely.In study group,children recovery time[(14.0±4.8)min]Was more quickly than that of control group[(30.4±10.3)min](t=6.5 88,P＜0.01).Conclusion Remifentanil could efficiently assistant brachial plexus block in the operation of children with upper limb.
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Objective To investigate the effect of the psychological behavior intervention on the mental status and clinical symptom of patients with functional constipation. Methods All of 78 patients with functional constipation diagnosed by Rome m diagnostic code were randomly divided into study group (n =40) and control group (n = 38). The psychological behavior intervention was used in the study group, the caccagogue and symptomatic treatment was used in the control group. The self-rating anxiety scale(SAS),self-rating depressive scale (SDS) was analyzed and the improving of clinical symptom, adverse effect was compared before and after 4 weeks of treatment respectively. Results The scores of SAS and SDS in the study group significantly decreased after treatment [ (36.25±8.61 )scores vs (42.97±9.25 )scores, P<0.01 ;(38.81±6.53)scores vs (43.36±7.18 )scores ,P < 0.01].There was significant difference between the two groups after treatment (P <0.05).The effective rate of study group was higher than that of control group .(97.50% vs 84.21%,P <0.05). The rate of celiodynia, diarrhea and the recrudescence after the course of treatment in control group was 23.68%, 15.79% and 89.47% respectively, while this numerus in study group was 5.00%,2.50% and 5.00%. Conclusions Psychological behavior intervention plays an important role in the treatment of functional constipation. It can improve the mental status, clinical symptom, and decrease the adverse effect.
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Objective To study influence of psychological intervention on life quality of patients with non-erosive reflux disease(NERD) complicated with depression. Methods Patients with NERD and depression(95 cases) were divided randomly into the observation group(48 cases) and the control group(47 cases).The control group received oral administration of rabeprazole,10 mg,bid.The observation group was given psychological intervention based upon routine medication.Tbe reflux diagnostic questionnaire (RDQ), self-rating depression scale(SDS) and quality of life-index(QL-INDEX) scale were adopted for evaluation before and 8 weeks after treatment. Results The score of SDS was (41.58±6.85) in the observation group,which was lower than that of the control group,(50.42±9.26), after 8 weeks of treatment (P<0.01). The score of QL-INDEX was (8.56±1.38) in the observation group,which was higher than that of the con-trol group,(7.98±1.42), after 8 weeks of treatment (P<0.05). Conclusions Psychological intervention for patients with non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) complicated with depression can ameliorate their de-pression state and improve their life quality.