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Objective To investigate the cerebral protection of dexmedetomidine in patients with heart valve replacement under CPB.Methods Totally 80 cases of patients with heart valve replacement under CPB in Seventh people's hospital of Zhengzhou city from January 2015 to December 2015 were selected and divided into observation group and control group,40 cases in each group.Patients in observation group were treated with dexmedetomidine before anesthetic induction and during the operation,and patients in control group were treated with same dose of saline solution.The arterio-venous oxygen content difference (Da-jvO2),jugular venous oxygen saturation (SjvO2),cerebral oxygen extraction rate (CERO2),serum myelin basic protein (MBP),serum neuron-specific enolase (NSE),and S1003 protein content before anesthetic induction (T0) and when the ascending aorta open (T1),After 10 min of CPB (T2) and postoperative 6 h (T3) were compared between two groups,and occurring rates of MMSE and POCD were also compared.Results SjvO2 values of two groups at T1 were significant higher than T0 (P ＜ 0.05),Da-jvO2,and CERO2 were significant lower than T0 (P ＜ 0.05),SjvO2 values of observation group at T1 and T2 were significant higher than those of control group and Da-jvO2 and CERO2 were significant lower than those of control group (P ＜ 0.05);At T2 and T3,MBP levels of observation group and control group were significant higher than T0 (P ＜ 0.05),and those in observation group were significant lower than control group (P ＜ 0.05);At T1,T2,and T3 of observation group and control group were significant higher than T0 (P ＜0.05),and NSE levels of observation group at T1,T2,T3 were significant lower than those of control group (P ＜ 0.05),S-100β levels of observation group at T2 and T3 were significant lower than those of control group (P ＜ 0.05).After 7 d,MMSE score of observation group was significant higher than that of control group and POCD occurring rate was lower (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Dexmedetornidine can improve cerebral ischemia hypoxia state and reduce brain damage in patients with heart valve replacement under CPB.
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To study high-frequency ultrasound features and pathological characteristics of medullary thyroid carcinoma [medullary thyroid carcinoma, MTC] with the purpose to improve the diagnostic accuracy of this disease. The clinical data of 20 cases of patients with MTC confirmed by the clinical surgery were retrospectively analyzed. And the highfrequency ultrasound features were analyzed and compared with the pathological characteristics. There were 16 cases with tumor invasion into one side of the thyroid gland; 17 cases with tumor in the middle-upper pole of the thyroid gland. And 8 cases was detected with uneven echo of high frequency ultrasound appearance and pathological manifestations of cystic degeneration to necrosis seen under the light microscope or normal thyroid tissue within part of the lump. 16 cases was tested with even echo of high frequency ultrasound appearance, and tumor cells were formed in the solid and block-like shape under the light microscope. And 18 cases were manifested with low echo, with proliferation of fibrous tissue within the intercellular substance under the light microscope. 18 cases could be seen the calcification points and often amyloid-like content deposited in the intercellular substance seen under the light microscope. In addition, the pathological manifestations of the 8 cases combined with lymph node metastasis were the "lash tumor" of the metastatic lymph nodes and primary tumor. MTC was commonly located in the middle-upper region of the thyroid gland and in one leaf of the thyroid gland, combined with lymph node metastasis. The high frequency ultrasound appearance was the even low-echo tumor in round or quasi-circular shape, with obscure boundary and often combined with rough calcification. High frequency ultrasound could be used as the prior physical diagnostic method for medullary thyroid carcinoma
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Objective To investigated the potential influences of poly(lactic-co-glycolicacid)(PLGA)scaffold as a platform on the differentiation of mouse bone-marrow stem cells to islet-like cells.Methods Mouse bonemarrow stem cells were grown and differentiated in culture with or without PLGA scaffold,and cell morphology and functions were compared within these groups.Results The PLGA scaffold showed fine biological compatibility.Differentiated islet-like cells were dithizone (DTZ) positive,insulin and C-peptide double positive,glucagon positive and somatostatin positive in both groups.Under electron microscope there were ultrastructures similar to that of islet β cells in cells of both groups.Cells with PLGA scaffold secreted more insulin under high level glucose stimulation (P＜0.01).Conclusions PLGA scaffold was biologically compatible and improved function of the differentiated islet-like cells.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment method of pancreatic sinistral portal hypertension caused by tumors in the body and tail of the pancreas.Methods A retrospective review of 40 patients diagnosed with pancreatic sinistral portal hypertension at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 2007 to December 2012 was performed.Results The Initial symptoms were epigastric pain and discomfort (n =12),emaciation (n =5),low-back pain (n =4),splenomegaly (n =2),hematemesis and melena (n =4),hypoglycemic coma (n =1).All 40 patients had splenomegaly and varices in the gastric fundus with normal liver function.8 had combined esophageal varices.24 had hypersplenism and 26 had elevated serum CA19-9 level.25 patients received surgical intervention and 15 were treated conservatively.Pathology confirmed malignancy in 29 patients and benign lesions in 11.Thirty-five patients (35/40,88％) were followed up for 12 to 72 months.For patients undergoing surgery,hypersplenism and varices in the gastric fundus were all relieved.There was no upper gastrointestinal bleeding occurred during follow-up.For patients treated conservatively,hypersplenism remained stable and among them 4 patients had upper gastrointestinal bleeding,and successfully treated by medication,therapeutic endoscopy and interventional therapy.Conclusions Patients with pancreatic sinistral portal hypertension caused by tumor in the body and tail of the pancreas can be cured successfully by surgery.In those patients portal hypertension can present as initial clinical manifestation.
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Objective To study the expression of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1),matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9) and vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C)gene in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and their significance.Methods Expression of HMGB1,MMP-9,VEGF-C proteins and HMGB1 mRNA was detected by technology of immunohistochemistry(SP) and in situ hybridization in 58 cases of PTC tissues,20 cases of thyroid adenoma tissues,25 cases of nodular goiter tissues and 10 cases of normal thyroid tissues.Results Expression of HMGB1,MMP-9,VEGF-C proteins and HMGB1 mRNA in PTC tissues was much higher than that in the 3 non-cancerous tissues (P ＜ 0.05).The positive expression rate of HMGB1,MMP-9 proteins and HMGB1 mRNA was closely associated with the thyroid carcinoma size and lymph node metastasis (P ＜0.05).There was also closely association between the positive expression rate of VEGF-C protein and lymph node metastasis(P ＜ 0.05).The positive expression rate of HMGB1,MMP-9,VEGF-C proteins and HMGB1 mRNA had no association with patients' sex or age(P ＞ 0.05).The expression of HMGB1,MMP-9 and VEGF-C proteins had positive correlation with each other(P ＜ 0.05).The expression of HMGB1 protein and HMGB1 mRNA was also positively correlated with each other(P ＜0.05).Conclusion Expression of HMGB1,MMP-9,VEGFC proteins and HMGB1 mRNA in PTC is correlated with the progress,invasion,metastasis of PTC,by detecting them may help to predict the clinical progress and prognosis.
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Objective To study the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic sinistral portal hypertension with splenomegaly.Method From January 2010 to December 2012,twenty-six cases of pancreatic sinistral portal hypertension with splenomegaly were retrospectively analyzed.Results The underlying pancreatic diseases were chronic pancreatitis (n=12,46 ％),pancreatic pseudocyst (n=5,19％),mass of pancreatic body and tail (n=6,23％),autoimmunie pancreatitis (n=2,8％) and pancreatic trauma (n=1,4 ％).All the 26 patients presented with splenomegaly,but there was no evidence of cirrhosis or abnormal hepatic function.Three cases presented with a history of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Gastroscopy or upper gastrointestinal visualization revealed all 26 patients had varices in the gastric fundus and 6 patients had inferior segment oesophageal varices simultaneously.19 patients underwent operative treatment,2 patients underwent splenic artery embolization and 5 patients were treated conservatively.22 patients were followed up for 6 months to 30 months,the follow-up rate was 85 ％,and there were no upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Hypersplenism disappeared in all the 19 patients after operation.2 patients succumbed to pancreatic malignant tumor.Conclusions Splenomegaly is one characteristic clinical manifestation of pancreatic sinistral portal hypertension.It could be cured by operation.The choice of treatment depends on the patient's condition.The management of the primary pancreatic disease should also be emphasized.
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Objective To study the protective effects of ulinastatin (UTI) on canine islets isolated by automated method and to determine whether the addition of UTI during the in situ pancreatic perfusion process may improve islet recovery. Methods There was no significant difference in donor-related factors (age, gender, warm ischemia time, cold storage time, weight and pancreas weight) between the two experimental groups. Twenty donors were randomly divided into two groups. Pancreases were in situ perfused via abdominal aorta using cold hypertonic citric potassium solution (HC-A) 2 500 ml, group 1 (HC-A group, n =10). The pancreases were perfused with cold HC-A and UTI ( 10 000 U/kg), group 2 (HC-A+UTI group, n =10). Intraductal collagenase V (4℃) delivery with controlled perfusion was done, the pancreas was dissociated in system of Ricordi Chamber and their purified islets were separated with Ficoll density gradient centrifugation. The digestion time, islets remaining trapped in exocrine tissue, final islet purity, insulin and C-pep secretory activity, and islet recovery were observed. The purified islets were observed under light microscopy and electronic microscopy. Results UTI supplementation did not affect the digestion time, islets remaining trapped in exocrine tissue, final islet purify, insulin and C-pep secretory activity and their ultrastructure, and islet recovery was increased. In the HC-A+UTI group the yield of islets was [( 6.17 ? 2.86 )?10 4] IEQ, while in the HC-A group, that was [( 3.42 ? 1.47 )?10 4] IEQ ( P
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the effect of xenotransplantation with pig parathyroid cells, which was prepared using cell microencapsulation technique, on the treatment of hypoparathyroidism in rats without immunosuppressor.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Parathyroid cells were isolated from 10 healthy newborn pigs and encapsulated in alginate-polylysine-alginate (APA) membranes. Thirty-two aparathyroid Wistar rats were randomly allocated to microcapsule, non-microcapsule, empty microcapsule, and control groups. Each rat was injected intraperitoneally with encapsulated porcine parathyroid cells, free porcine parathyroid cells, empty capsules or 0.9% NaCl, respectively. Total serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels were monitored continuously for 40 weeks. And then, the transplant beds were retrieved and subjected to morphologic and electron microscopic examination.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In those animals xenotransplanted with microencapsulated porcine parathyroid cells, the calcium and PTH levels were consistently within the normal range during the 40 weeks. In contrast, no therapeutic effects were observed in rats in the non-microcapsule group. Furthermore, neither empty capsules nor 0.9% NaCl were shown to have any effect on the recipient's serum calcium or PTH levels. After 40 weeks, electron microscopic examination demonstrated that the parathyroid cells within the microcapsules had survived well in vivo.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Xenotransplantation of microencapsulated newborn pig parathyroid cells can successfully treat hypoparathyroidism in rats without using immunosuppressive drugs. The results of this study show the possible clinical use of microencapsulated porcine parathyroid cells.</p>
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Animals , Rats , Animals, Newborn , Calcium , Blood , Capsules , Hypothyroidism , Therapeutics , Parathyroid Glands , Cell Biology , Transplantation , Parathyroid Hormone , Blood , Random Allocation , Rats, Wistar , Swine , Transplantation, Heterologous , MethodsABSTRACT
AimTo study the effects of aspirin (Asp) and verapamil(Ver)alone or in combination on mesenteric microcirculation of rats. MethodsAcute microcirculation disturbance(AMD) was produced by highmolecular weight dextran(Mr 480, 000) 360 mg· kg-1 iv. Arteriol and venul blood flow velocity and diameter (ABFV, VBFV, AD, VD) and blood flow state(BFS) were observed by intravital microcirculation method. Results Asp 2.5, 5 mg · kg-i, Ver 0.3, 0.6 mg · kg-1,Asp+ Ver(1 + 0.15), (2. 5+ 0. 3) mg· kg-1 iv significant increase ABFV by 11.1%, 31.3%, 18.7%,19.5%, 26.5%, 37.3%, VBFV by 12.5%, 5.7%, 2.5%, 3.7%, 30%, 34.7%,AD by 4.3%, 17.9%, 31.5%, 35%, 20%, 38.1% and VDby 2.2%,4.2%, 25%, 31.5%,5.8%,23.5%espectively, and got a raise in the number of capillaries and a marked improvement of BFS. Asp + Ver(1+0.15, 2.5+0.3) mg · kg-1 iv could reverse AMD. Conclusion Asp is superior to Ver in the increase of BFV, but Ver is superior to Asp in expansion of blood vessel. Asp in combination with Ver produces marked synergistic action and protection againist AMD.
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Objective: To investigate the mechanism of scorpion venom active peptides(SVAPs) on platelet aggregation. Methods: Platelet aggregation in vivo and vitro was determined by turbidimetry. Carotid thrombosis model was induced by electrostimulation. The determination of 6 keto PGF 1 and TXB 2 were performed by radioimmunoassay. Results: SVAPs 0.125,0.25,0.5mg?ml -1 significantly inhibited the rabbit platelet aggregation triggered by thrombase 0.03u.ml -1 , ADP 10u.ml -1 in vitro( P
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Objective To study full-automatic tissue hydroextractor that its factors of influence anhydration quality in the process of anhydration. Methods The quality of tissue hydroextractor was increased by various angles of reagent examination, correct clipping and standard management etc. Results The quality of hydroextrator and the high quality of tissue section was improved by replacing reagents timely, clipping tissue properly, canonical management and performing specification and maintenance of the machinery, and the efficiency and accuracy of pathological diagnosis was enhanced too. Conclusion In foundation of strictly quality control, the advanced machine integrates with the skill and sense of responsibility of the operators. The quality of tissue dehydration can be improved effectively.