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Objective To obtainthe baseline data of the gross α and gross β radioactivity levels in environmental samples and foods by the monitoring and analyzing the radioactivity levels in drinking water, aerosols and commercial foods in Nanjing City. Methods 15 types of samples, including water source, produced water, aerosol, chicken, pork, stalk vegetable, root vegetable, fresh milk, leafy vegetable, flour, fruits, rice, tea, fish and crab were collected. After pretreatment, LB4008 four-channel low background α and β measuring instrument was used to measure the gross α and gross β radioactivity concentrations. Results The gross α and gross β activity concentrations of source water and produced water in Nanjing from 2016 to 2019 were lower than the national limits. The gross α and gross β activity concentrations in the source water were significantly higher than those of the produced water (P < 0.05). The mean activity concentration range of gross α and gross β in aerosol were 0.16～0.98 mBq/m3 and 0.14～2.15 mBq/m3 from 2016 to 2019, and with no statistical difference in difference samples (P > 0.05). The gross α and gross β activity concentration range of foods were 0.10～17.00 Bq/kg and 22.20～187.20 Bq/kg, of which the gross α and gross β activity concentration in tea were significantly higher than that of other kinds of foods (P < 0.05). Conclusion The radioactivity level in drinking water, atmospheric aerosols and foods in Nanjing were not contaminated by radioactive substances, and the gross α and gross β were relatively stable.
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Objective To investigate the role of interleukin-17 (IL-17) in spinal dorsal horns in neuropathic pain (NP) in rats and its effect on activation of astrocytes.Methods In vivo experiment Sixty-four male SPF Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 6-8 weeks,weighing 180-200 g,were randomly divided into 3 groups using a random number table:control group (group C,n =16),sham operation group (group S,n =24) and group NP (n =24).The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal pentobarbital sodium,the L5,6 spinal nerves of the left side of the rat were gently separated and exposed,tightly ligated with 5-0 silk suture and transected.In group S,the L5,6 spinal nerves of the left side of the rat were only exposed.In group C,no operation was performed.Mechanical pain threshold was measured at day 1 before operation and days 1,3,5,7,10 and 14 after operation.The expression of IL-17,IL-6,IL-1β and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) mRNA in the spinal dorsal horn was determined using quantitative real-time PCR at day 7 and day 14 after operation.At day 7 after operation,the activation of astrocytes in the spinal dorsal horn was detected.In vitro experiment Primarily cultured astrocytes of neonatal rats were randomly divided into 4 groups using a random number table:control group (group C,n=22),10 ng/ml IL-17 group (I10 group,n=18),50 ng/ml IL-17 group (I50 group,n-18) and 100 ng/ml IL-17 group (I100 group,n=22).In I10,I50 and I100 groups,the astrocytes were incubated with the culture medium containing 10,50 and 100 ng/ml IL-17,respectively.The proliferation of astrocytes was detected by MTT at 24,48 and 72 h of incutation or culture.The expression of IL-6,IL-1β and TNF-α mRNA was determined using quantitative real-time PCR.Results In vivo experiment Compared with group C,the mechanical pain threshold was significantly decreased at 3-14 days after operation,the expression of IL-17,IL-6 and IL-1β mRNA in the spinal dorsal horn was up-regualted at 7 days after operation,and the activation of astrocytes was increased in group NP,and no significant change was detected in the mechanical pain threshold at each time point after operation in group S.In vitro experiment Compared with group C,the proliferation of astrocytes was significantly increased at 48 h of incubation in I10 and I50 groups,the proliferation of astrocytes was significantly increased at 48 and 72 h of incubation,and the expression of IL-6 and IL-1β mRNA was up-regulated in I100 group,and no significant change was found in the proliferation of astrocytes in group S.Conclusion Up-regulated expression of IL-17 in spinal dorsal horns may be involved in the maintenance of NP,and the mechanism is related to promoted activation of astrocytes and induced inflammatory responses in rats.
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AIM: To explore the curative effects of various approaches to improve the arterial inflow following flap grafting with various tensions. METHODS: 135 patients with skin defects in limbs, who underwent flap grafting in Department of Orthopedics, Baoan People's Hospital of Southern Medical University between August 2002 and August 2006, were selected, and informed the consent. The wounds of every 45 cases were sutured under the tension of 1.0 kg, 1.5 kg, and 2.0 kg, respectively; meanwhile, all patients were randomly divided into hyperbaric oxygen group, dexamethasone group, and local injection of heparin group with 15 cases in each group, and given the corresponding treatment besides ordinary treatment. Seven days later, the flap survival was observed. RESULTS: 135 patients were all involved in the result analysis without any loss. The flaps of 90 patients recovered completely under the tension of 1.0 kg and 1.5 kg. But under 2.0 kg tension, the flaps of 10 penitents in the hyperbaric oxygen group recovered, 4 survived mostly and 1 necrosed; in the dexamethasone group, 5 flaps recovered, 3 survived mostly, and 7 necrosed; in the local injection of heparin group, 3 flaps recovered, 3 survived mostly, other 9 necrosed completely. CONCLUSION: The suture tension of 1.0 kg to 1.5 kg is feasible in flap grafting, and compared with heparin and dexamethasone, hyperbaric oxygen could better promote the arterial inflow under high tension like 2.0 kg.
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Objective To develop a method for the determination of DBP and DEHP in cosmetics by GC-MS. Methods The samples was extracted by methanol or acetic ether, DBP and DEHP were separated by GC and determined by MS. Results The linear range, regression equation of calibration curve and correlation coefficient were 0.5-100.0 ?g/ml, y=2?106 x-2?106, 0.999 6 for DBP respectively and 5.5-110.0 ?g/ml, y=988 223 x-7?106, 0.995 9 for DEHP respectively. Based on threefold ratio of signal and noise, as the sample was 1.0 and 0.2 g respectively, the volume was 10.0 ml, the detection limits were 1.0 and 5.0 mg/kg respectively for both DBP and DEHP. The recovery rates were 90.8%-119.0% for DBP and 90.4%-115.3% for DEHP. Relative standard deviations were 4.8%-9.8% for DBP and 6.0%-8.6% for DEHP. Conclusion This method is sensitive, accurate and high reproducible, and was applicable to the determination of DBP and DEHP in the cosmetics.