Changes of gene expression profile in MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts induced by PGE2 / 中华创伤杂志

ObjectiveTo investigate the molecular mechanism of prostaglandins E2 ( PGE2 ) in promoting bone formation by detecting the changes of gene expression profiles of MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts treated with PGE2. MethodsThe genes with differential expression in MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts treated with 10 μmol/L PGE2 for 30 minutes were performed by gene chip technology. Several major genes during bone regeneration were selected for Western blot analysis. ResultsAfter co-culture of MC3T3-E1 cells with PGE2 at concentration of 10 μmol/L for 30 min, 276 genes were up-regulated, including bone regeneration related MMD (monocyte to macrophage differentiation associated), NR4A2 (nuclear receptor subfamily 4, group A, member 2), BMP-7 ( bone morphogenetic protein-7), POSTN ( periostin, osteoblast specific factor) and catenin (cadherin-associated protein) genes; and 168 genes were down-regulated,including bone regeneration related Idl ,2,3 ( inhibitor of DNA binding 1,2,3 ) genes. Western blot analysis indicated that the expressions of nuclear factor (NF)-κB p65 and BMP-7 protein in the osteoblasts treated with 10 μmol/l PGE2 were apparently higher ( P ＜ 0. Ol ) than that of the controls, whereas the ld2 expression decreased (P ＜0. O1 ) under the same conditions, which was almost the same as the results of gene chip technology. ConclusionsWith the results of gene chip and Western blot, it can be speculated that the PGE 2 firstly activates the nuclear receptor NR4A2 and then the nuclear transcription factor NF-κB, induces the changes of the downstream gene BMP-7 and Id2 expression and finally results in the differentiation of the osteoblasts and promote the bone regeneration.

FK506 promoting proliferation of Schwann cells in vitro and NGF of Schwann cells secreted highly by itself / 中华显微外科杂志

@#Objective To explore on FK506 promoting proliferation of Schwann cells in vitro and NGF of Schwaun cells secreted highly by itself. Methods Purified Schwann cells divide into six groups:group A (control group) DMEM/F12 contained 10% calf bloodserum; group B contained 0.1 ng/ml FK506; group C contained 0.5 ng/ml FK506; group D contained FK506:1.0 ng/ml;group E contained FK506:5.0 ng/ml; group F contained FK506:10 ng/ml. Morphology of Schwann cells were oboyrved by invert microscope and evaluated Schwann cells in immunocytochemistry staining with anti-S-100. The best concentration of FK506 who promoted proliferation of Schwann cells by MTT. Cell cycle of Sehwarm cells were determined by flow cytometry. The level of NGF in the conditioned media was determined by an enzyme-linked immunoadsordcnt assay after 72 h. Results Group C was the best concentration which promoting proliferation of Schwann cells among 5 groups, when the concentration 1.0 ng/ml FKS06 to promote Schwann cell proliferation gradually weakened. Detected by flow cytometry showed that: containing 10% fetal DMEM/F12 bovine serum for 24 h,72 h and 48 h after Schwann cells in S phase percentage were 27.8%,39.3% and 58.4% in the 0.5 ng / ml FK506 for 24 h,72 h and 48 h after Schwann cells S percentage period were 54.2% ,60.3% and 94.6%. S phase of the latter than the former in 24 h,72 h and 48 h, respectively higher: 26.4% and 21% and 36.2%. FK506 detected by ELISA promote Schwann cell proliferation after the expression of NGF in the experimental study found: 0.5 ng/ml FK506 for 72 h after the Schwann cells secreted by the NGF as high as 0.188 ng/ml, rcspectiveIy. Conclusion FKS06 can promote proliferation of Schwann cells at early time in vitro and Schwann cells' good situation is highly kept to secrete NGF.

Expression of macrophage migration inhibitory factor mRNA in Schwann cells / 中华外科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVES</b>To investigate the expression of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) mRNA in Schwann cells after peripheral nerve injury and roles of Schwann cells and MIF in macrophages activation and nerve regeneration.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Fifty SD rats were divided into 10 groups. One group served as normal control. The rest were anesthetized with 3% sodium pentobarbital (30 - 60 mg/kg, i.p) and sciatic nerves were transected distal to the obturator tendon respectively 1 h, 12 h, 1 d, 3 d, 7 d, 10 d, 14 d, 17 d and 21 d before being killed. Sciatic nerves were resected and connective tissues excised. Schwann cells were obtained by digesting the nerve tissues with trypsin and collagenase. RNA was isolated and reverse-transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was carried out. cDNA was analyzed by automatic system and the parameters were assessed to define the status of MIF mRNA expression in different groups.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The level of MIF mRNA started to increase 12 h after the nerve transection. The level remained high from day 7 up to 10 after the injury. During the period from days 10 to 21, MIF mRNA decreased slowly to the pre-transection level.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>After peripheral nerve injury, Schwann cells can secrete MIF which may play a pivotal role as an immunomodulatory cytokine in macrophage activation and inflammatory reaction.</p>

An anatomical study of muscular branches of radial nerve in the forearm / 中华骨科杂志

Objective To observe the anatomical features of muscular branches of radial nerve in the forearm. Methods Forty seven adult embalmed cadaver arms were dissected under 4? loupe magnification. The radial nerve was identified in the interval between the brachioradialis and brachialis at the upper arm 10 cm proximal to the lateral humeral epicondyle (LHE). The nerve and branches were dissected and observed. The number of branches entering the muscles was counted and the following measurements were performed along the radial nerve and branches with a vernier caliper (accurate to 0.1 mm): distances from the origin point and muscle entry point of each branch to the LHE, the distance between the LHE and the styloid process of ulna (SPU). Data were pooled among all specimens (n=47) to calculate mean and standard deviation. Results In 35 of 47 (74.5%) specimens, the deep branch of the radial nerve coursed along the line between the LHE and the SPU. In all specimens, extensor indicis was the last muscle to be innervated. The average distance from the LHE to the origin point of extensor indicis branch was (160.6?12.1) mm, and that from the LHE to the SPU was (231.7?14.6) mm. The average proportionality between these two distances was 0.7?0.1. There was a large variation in branch number. The muscle with the highest branch number (4.6 averaged) was the extensor digitorum communis and that with the lowest number (1.1 averaged) were extensor policis longus and extensor indicis proprius. In 29 of 47 (61.7%), extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) branch originated from the superficial branch of the radial nerve. In 15 of 47 (31.9%), the branch came from the deep branch of the radial nerve. In 3 of 47 (6.4%), the branch emanated from the radial nerve as 1 branch of a trifurcation (with the other branches being the deep branch and the superficial branch of the radial nerve). Conclusion With the forearm being pronated, the proximal 7/10 of the line between the LHE and the SPU can be considered as the projection on body surface of the deep branch of the radial nerve. The deep branch of the radial nerve may be damaged by operators improper dragging and detaching in surgery with the following reasons: branch lengths of extensor digitorum, extensor carpi ulnaris and extensor digiti minimi are short relatively, and origin points of these branches are more close than others to the point through which the deep branch of the radial nerve come out supinator. Differences in muscle architecture and function may be the reason that there is such variation in branch number. Discrepancies between studies about the ECRB branch origin may be related with the fault committed by researchers in dissecting.

Applied anatomy study on blood vessels of perisacral promontory / 中国普通外科杂志

Objective To provide applied anatomic data for relevant operations of blood vessels of perisacral promontory(BVPSP). Methods The composition of BVPSP including origin, course, diameter of the middle sacral vessels, the distance between the sacral promontory and the sacral 1 transverse trunk were observed on 37 adult cadavers. Result The BVPSP is composed of the common and internal iliac vessels, the superior segment of the middle sacral vessels and the sacral 1 transverse trunk. Middle sacral artery comes from abdominal aorta. Middle sacral veins are thin walled without valves. The average diameter of middle sacral artery and vein is 1.02 mm and 2.53 mm respectively. The distance between the sacral 1 transverse trunk and the sacral promontory is 5.75 mm. Conclusion The composition of BVPSP, especially middle sacral veins, plentiful vascular anastomosis are the anatomical basis leading to massive hemorrhage in the relevant operations.