Sponge forceps assisted threading with Speedbridge technique for the treatment of acute closed Achilles tendon rupture / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To explore the outcome of sponge forceps assisted threading with Speedbridge technique for the treatment of acute closed Achilles tendon rupture.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted on 20 patients with acute closed Achilles tendon rupture treated in Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital from December 2019 to December 2021. There were 18 males and 2 females, with age range of 24-43 years [(29.5±7.6)years]. All patients were with unilateral injury, involving the left side in 13 patients and right side in 7. Examinations revealed a palpable defect in the Achilles tendon and positive Thompson test. A longitudinal incision was made at the medial edge of the ruptured tendon. Three nonabsorbable sutures were passed through the proximal stump with sponge forceps, bypassed the rupture site and fixed directly into the calcaneal bone. The disrupted tendon ends were aligned by the tendon-bundle technique using 4-0 absorbable sutures. The operation time and incision length were documented. The ankle joint range of motion (dorsiflexion/plantar flexion), American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score and Achilles tendon total rupture score (ATRS) in the affected and healthy side were compared at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. The wound healing and complications were observed.Results:All patients were followed up for 12-16 months [(13.2±2.5)months]. The operation time was 40-66 minutes [(52.0±10.3)minutes], with the incision length of 3-4 cm [(3.3±0.7)cm]. In the affected side at 3 and 6 months postoperatively, the ankle joint dorsiflexion [(5.6±1.5)°, (10.5±0.2)°] and plantar flexion [(28.4±3.2)°, (33.5±1.5)°] showed statistically significant difference compared with the healthy side (all P<0.05). The ankle joint dorsiflexion [(13.9±0.7)°] and plantar flexion [(38.3±4.4)°] in the affected side were not statistically different from that of the healthy side at 12 months postoperatively (all P>0.05). The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was (58.3±5.4)points, (84.9±7.1)points and (91.8±6.3)points at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively, showing a gradual rise (all P<0.05). The ATRS was (60.5±4.9)points, (85.5±9.0)points and (93.1±5.7)points at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively, showing a gradual rise (all P<0.05). All incisions were healed primarily. No patients had wound infection, nerve injury or re-rupture. Pain at the anchor insertion site occurred in 2 patients at 1 month after operation and relieved after active functional rehabilitation at 4 months after operation. Transient pain at the Achilles tendon insertion occurred in 1 patient at 6 months after operation, and relieved after 2 weeks of oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs treatment. Conclusion:For acute closed Achilles tendon rupture, sponge forceps assisted threading with Speedbridge technique can attain short operation time, small incision and good functional recovery, with few complications.

End-stage ankle arthrosis treated by ankle arthrodesis with reverse proximal humerus internal locking system plating plus cannulated screwing via the transfibular approach / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To analyze the therapeutic effect of ankle arthrodesis with reverse proximal humerus internal locking system plating plus cannulated screwing via the transfibular approach in the treatment of end-stage ankle arthrosis.Methods:From April 2014 to January 2018, 19 patients (19 ankles) with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis were treated at Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Zhengzhou Orthopaedics Hospital by ankle arthrodesis with reverse PHILOS plating plus cannulated screwing via the transfibular approach for multi-plane fixation. They were 9 men and 10 women, aged from 36 to 65 years (average, 46.7 years). The disorder was further diagnosed as traumatic arthritis in 9 cases, as osteoarthritis in 6, as talar necrosis in 2 and as equinovarus in 2, and affected the left ankle in 11 cases and the right in 8. All cases belonged to stage Ⅲ osteoarthritis according to the Morrey-Wiedeman imaging classification. Their American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, visual analogue scale (VAS), joint fusion and complications were observed preoperatively and at the last follow-up.Results:All the 19 patients were followed up for 18 to 62 months (average, 31.5 months). Their AOFAS scores were improved from preoperative 46.3±2.1 to 81.6±0.9 at the last follow-up, and their VAS was reduced from preoperative 7.1±0.2 to 2.0±0.2 at the last follow-up, showing significant differences ( P<0.001). All their ankle joints obtained bony fusion after 9 to 14 weeks (mean, 11.5 weeks). No implant loosening or breakage was observed. All the patients were satisfied with their operative results at the last follow-up. Dorsal lateral foot numbness was observed in one patient who became asymptomatic after neurotrophic medication for 3 months. Lateral distal wound dehiscence happened during removal of stitches at 2 weeks after operation in another patient but healed after debridement. The last follow-up found subtalar joint degeneration in 2 cases and talonavicular joint degeneration in one but no clinical symptoms in the 3. Conclusion:Ankle arthrodesis with reverse PHILOS plating plus cannulated screwing via the transfibular approach is a fine treatment for end-stage ankle arthrosis, because it leads to reliable fixation, short fusion time, alleviated pain and improved ankle function.

Evans lateral lengthening calcaneal osteotomy for talocalcaneal coalitions with forefoot abduction deformity in the teenagers / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To evaluate Evans lateral lengthening calcaneal osteotomy(E-LLCOT) in the treatment oftalocalcaneal coalitions (TCCs) with forefoot abduction deformity in the teenagers.Methods From February 2014 to August 2018,11 teenaged patients (14 feet) were treated at Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery,Zhengzhou Orthopaedics Hospital for TCCs with severe forefoot abduction deformity.They were 6 males (8 feet) and 5 females (6 feet),aged from 13 to 17 years (average,15 years).Their diseases involved bilateral feet in 3 cases and unilateral foot in 8,the left foot in 7 cases and the right in 7.All patients underwent TCCs resection followed by E-LLCOT.Their talonavicular coverage angles (TCA) and talar-second metatarsal angles (T2-MT) on the anteroposterior film and talar horizontal angles (TH) and talar-first metatarsal angles (T1-MT) on the lateral film were measured preoperatively and at the last follow-up.The foot functions were evaluated preoperatively and at the last follow-up using the ankle-hindfoot scores of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and visual analogue scale (VAS).Results All the 11 patients were followed up for 12 to 24 months (average,16.5 months).The mean preoperative TCA (22.3°,from 20° to 26°) was improved to 10.5° (from 8° to 13°) at the last follow-up;the mean T-2MT was improved from preoperative 17.6° (from 16° to 20°) to 6.5° (from 5° to 11°) at the last follow-up;the mean TH on the lateral view was improved from preoperative 35° (from 25° to 40°) to 17.5° (from 16° to 21°) at the last follow-up;the mean T-1MT was improved from preoperative 15.5° (from 10° to 22°) to 3.5° (from 2° to 6°) at the last follow-up;the mean AOFAS score was improved from 56.5 (from 50 to 62) preoperatively to 90.6 (from 75 to 95) at the last follow-up;the mean VAS score was improved from 6.0 (from 5 to 7) preoperatively to 2 (from 0 to 3) at the last follow-up.Conclusion For TCCs with severe forefoot abduction deformity in the geenagers,E-LLCOT after TCCs resection can effectively correct deformity,relieve pain and achieve significant functional and radiographic improvements.

Practical exploration of "Internet+healthcare" in Yinchuan city / 中华医院管理杂志

Yinchuan is designated as a pilot for " Internet + healthcare " trials. Based on the classification and definition of Internet-based healthcare, the authors introduced the practical exploration of" Internet+healthcare" in Yinchuan, including making policies on the first try, inviting Internet medical enterprises, setting up Internet-based hospitals, providing telemedicine services, adding Internet health services to the insurance list, and establishing an administration platform, among others. Despite the difficulties and challenges such as health information security risks, service quality administration, interests sharing and responsibility attribution, Yinchuan took " Internet+healthcare" as a breakthrough of improving the medical conditions in an underdeveloped area, showing the courage in innovation, and exploring the functions and limits of Internet-based medical enterprises.In conclusion, Yinchuan provided a good reference of " Internet+healthcare" to other parts of our country.

Surgical treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures associated with peroneal tendon dislocation / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To evaluate the surgical treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures associated with peroneal tendon dislocation.Methods From February 2014 to June 2017,15 patients (15 feet) with intra-articular calcaneal fracture associated with peroneal tendon dislocation were treated at Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery,Orthopaedics Hospital of Zhengzhou.There were 9 males (9 feet) and 6 females (6 feet),and 8 left feet and 7 right feet.The patients were aged from 20 to 55 years (average,42.5 years).After reduction of calcaneal fractures,titanium plates and screws were used for fixation.The bone canal was established on the lateral malleolus,and the torn superior peroneal retinaculum was fixed to the lateral malleolus by suture after reduction of the peroneal tendon.The ankle joint was immobilized with a plaster brace in the metatarsal flexion for 6 weeks.The postoperative outcomes were evaluated by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and visual analogue scale (VAS);complications were recorded.Results All the 15 patients were followed up for 12 to 36 months (average,20.5 months).All the calcaneal fractures fully healed and no re-dislocation of the peroneal tendon occurred.The AOFAS hindfoot-ankle scores ranged from 80 to 95 points,averaging of 87.4 points;the VAS scores ranged from 0 to 5 points,averaging 1.5 points.Delayed wound healing was observed in one case but primary healing was achieved eventually with regular dressing change.Another case presented with symptoms of injury to the cutaneous branch of the sural nerve which disappeared after oral administration of neurotrophic drugs for 6 months.Another case suffered from subtalar arthritis accompanied by persistent pain which disappeared after subtalar arthrodesis.No other complications were observed in the other patients.Conclusion In the surgical treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures associated with peroneal tendon dislocation,the peroneal tendon dislocation should be treated simultaneously with the intra-articular calcaneal fracture to achieve satisfactory clinical outcomes.

SVEP1, PKHD1, and P53 expression in primary liver cancer and its clinical significance / 中国肿瘤临床

Objective: To detect the expression of SVEP1, PKHD1 and P53 in primary liver cancer tissues by immunohistochemistry for predicting the recurrence of liver cancer. Methods: The clinical data of 103 patients with primary liver cancer who underwent surgical resection at Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital were gathered from January 2013 to January 2014 and analyzed retrospectively. Expression values of three different proteins were used to develop separate immunohistochemical scores for the prog-nosis of recurrence in patients. The patients were classified into either a high-risk or a low-risk group based on their immunohisto-chemical scores through ROC curve analysis. The difference in recurrence ratio between the two groups was then compared using the common research index of disease-free survival (DFS). Results: The median age of the total patients was 55 years (range 21-88 years), the median AFP level was 70.6 (range 1.03-718840.0) μg/L, the median CA19-9 level was 22.89 (range 0.6-1000.0) kU/L, and the medi-an tumor size was 4.5 (1.0-27.0) cm. The expression levels of SVEP1, PKHD1, and P53 in primary liver tumors were detected by immu-nohistochemistry and assigned separate immunohistochemical scores. The areas under the ROC curves of the immunohistochemical scores of SVEP1, PKHD1, and P53 were 0.861, 0.829, and 0.716, respectively. The critical values of SVEP1, PKHD1, and P53 were 4, 4, and 1 point, respectively (P<0.001). The three-year DFS rates among the SVEP1 high-risk (expression≤4 points) and low-risk groups (expression>4 points) were 4.1% and 51.7%, respectively. Similarly, the three-year survival rates among the PKHD1 high-risk (expres-sion≤4 points) and low-risk groups (expression>4 points) were 5.3% and 51.9%, respectively. The three-year DFS rates among the P53 high-risk (expression>1 point) and the low-risk group (expression≤1 point) were 6.3% and 27.3%, respectively. The survival differenc-es between all the pairs were statistically significant (P<0.001,<0.001, and 0.003 respectively). When PKHD1 was used in combination with SVEP1, the ROC curve had an area of 0.897 (P<0.001) with a sensitivity of 76.5% and a specificity of 94.4%. Conclusions: The accu-racy of P53 data for predicting primary liver cancer recurrence is insufficient and therefore it is not recommended for use. SVEP1 and PKHD1 data achieve sufficient accuracy for predicting the recurrence of primary liver cancer. Since SVEP1 data impart a higher specifici-ty and PKHD1 data impart a higher sensitivity to the prognosis scores, the combined use of the two markers is better than being used individually.

Endoreplication and its role in tumor development and progression / 中国肿瘤临床

Most diploid cells proliferate by proceeding through the canonical G1 (DNA pre-synthesis), S (DNA synthesis), G2 (DNA post-synthesis), and M(mitosis) phases of the cell cycle. However, there is another type of cell cycle that occurs frequently in both plants and animals, known as endoreplication. Endoreplication consists of alternating periods of G and S phases without cytokinesis, which results in polyploidy. It is indispensable for normal development, organ formation, and wound healing in humans. In recent years, con-siderable attention has been paid to delineating the connections of endoreplication with tumorigenesis and tumor progression. Here, we review the role of endoreplication in normal human development and discuss its possible role in tumor development and the un-derlying molecular mechanisms.

Relationship between plasma adiponectin, visfatin, leptin, and resistin levels and the onset of colonic polyps in prediabetes / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

Objective To explore the relationship between plasma adiponectin, visfatin, leptin, and resistin levels, and the onset of colonic polyps in prediabetes subjects. Methods A total of 468 prediabetes subjects, who received colonoscopy examination, were enrolled in this study, including 248 cases of colon polyps (polyps group with prediabetes) and 220 cases without colonic mucosal lesions ( polyps-free group with prediabetes). According to the clinical characteristics of colonic polyps, colonic polyps patients with prediabetes were subdivided into single polyp group, multiple polyps group, low-risk polyps group, and high-risk polyps group, respectively. In addition, 108 subjects with normal glucose tolerance, who were matched with prediabetes subjects on gender and age, were selected as control group, and 46 cases of them were refered to polyps group with normal glucose tolerance and 62 cases were refered to polyps-free group with normal glucose. Plasma adiponectin, visfatin, leptin, and resistin levels were measured in all subjects, and related risk factors of colonic polyps in prediabetes patients were analyzed. Results Not only in normal glucose tolerance subjects, but also in prediabetes subjects, plasma visfatin levels in polyps group were significantly higher than those in polyps-free group (P＜0.05), and plasma adiponectin levels were significantly lower than those in polyps-free group [normal glucose tolerance (9.8±4.8 vs 13.3±3.9)mg/L, P＜0.05; prediabetes (5.6 ± 3.7 vs 9.2 ± 4.4)mg/L, P＜0.01], respectively. However, no significant difference in the plasma leptin and resistin levels were observed between polyps-free group and polyps group ( both P＞0. 05), respectively. In addition, in prediabetes subjects, plasma visfatin levels increased (P＜0.05) and adiponectin levels decreased significantly [(4.3 ± 2.6 vs 6.7 ± 3.9) mg/L, P＜0.05] in multiple polyps group than in single polyp group. Nevertheless, there were no significant differences in plasma leptin and resistin levels between two groups (both P＞0.05). Moreover, plasma adiponectin levels decreased significantly in high-risk polyps group with prediabetes than in low-risk polyps group with prediabetes[(3.7±2.9vs7.4±3.5)mg/L,P＜0.05].Meanwhile,noneofplasmavisfatin,leptin,andresistinlevels had shown significant difference between two groups (all P＞0.05). The multivariate logistic regression analysis found that adiponectin was an independent protective factor for colon polyps, multiple colon polyps and high-risk colon polyps. Conclusion The changes of plasma adiponectin levels might be associated with onset of colonic polyps in prediabetes.

Role of colonic mast cell infiltration and nerve growth factor in visceral hypersensitivity of irritable bowel syndrome / 中华消化杂志

Objective To investigate the role of mucosal mast cells infiltration and degranulation with nerve growth factor (NGF)in development of visceral hypersensitivity in Sprague-Dawley (SD)rats. Methods The model of visceral hypersensitivity of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)was established in 19 neonate SD rats with intestinal stimulation (rectalballon distention)on 8th,10th and 12th postnatal days. The other 19 neonate SD rats without colonic distention were assigned to the control group.After rats grew up (six to eight weeks old),the visceral sensitivity was tested by abdominal withdrawal reflex (AWR)in 10 rats of each group.Mast cell infiltration and degranulation were observed with toluidine blue staining in colon tissue slides.The NGF level of intestinal tissues was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)methods in the left nine rats of each group.The culture system of dorsal root ganglias (DRG)from the neonatal rats was set up.The changes of electrophysilogical characters of DRG stimulated with NGF (100 ng/mL)for four days were recorded with patch-clamp.Paired t test was performed for comparison between groups.Results The results of AWR indicated that neonatal colonic stimulation could significantly increase visceral sensitivity after growing up.Under 20,40 and 60 mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa)distention pressure,visceral sensitivity scores of visceral hypersensitivity rats and rats of control group were 1 .00±0.50 vs 1 .67 ±0.50,1 .89 ±0.31 vs 2.89 ±0.34 and 2.89 ±0.33 vs 3.89±0.33,the differences were statistically significant (t=-2.83,-6.00 and -6.00,all P <0.05 ). The results of master cells staining in tissue slides showed colonic master cells infiltration was obvious in rats with visceral hypersensitivity,and part of mast cells were degranulation.The result of ELISA demonstrated that NGF level of visceral hypersensitivity rats was significantly higher than that of control group ((11.07±3.06)pg/mg vs (2.38 ±1.88)pg/mg,t =-6.93,P <0.05).The results of electrophysilogical tests of primary cultured DRG indicated that compared with blank control growp,the action potential threshold of neuron in NGF 100 ng/mL group significantly decreased ((-18.0±2.1 )mV vs (-29.0 ± 2.5 )mV,t = 12.26,P <0.05)and discharge frequency increased ((5 .0± 1 .4 )/800 ms vs (12.0 ± 3.2)/800 ms,t=-8.40,P <0.05 ).Meanwhile,neuron voltage-gated K+ current density remarkably decreased,most were sustained delayed rectifier K+ current (I K )decreasing ((279.0 ±48.0)pA/pF vs (203.0±39.0)pA/pF,t=6.18,P <0.05).Conclusion Colonic stimulation in neonatal rats could cause intestinal master cells infiltration and degranulation,which induced changes of neuron electrophysilogical characters and resulted in visceral hypersensitivity after growing up.

Renal and extra-renal rhabdoid tumor:analysis of 4 cases and lit-erature review / 中国肿瘤临床

Objective:To analyze the clinico-pathological characteristics, pathological diagnosis, and treatment of rhabdoid tu-mor. Methods:The medical records of four rhabdoid tumor patients that were admitted to the Tianjin Medical University Cancer Insti-tute and Hospital since 2000 were analyzed based on existing literature. Results:In one of the four cases, the tumor originated from the kidney, whereas in the other three, the tumor occurred from extra-renal soft tissues. Histologic analysis revealed that the tumor cells were loosely arranged with diffuse growth, vesicular nuclei, dyed cytoplasm, visible eosinophilic inclusions, and more nuclear fission. The results of immunohistochemical staining showed that the vimentin and epithelial membrane antigen were positive, whereas CK, CD99, CD34, and S-100 were positive at different degrees. MyoD1, Desmin, and INI-1 were negative. Conclusion:Rhabdoid tumor is rare and highly aggressive. It occurs mainly in the kidney and can also be found in other systems. The unique pathological form and im-munohistochemical staining observed on the tumor can be used as reference for diagnosis.

Study of carrier of circulating microRNAs in pancreatic cancer / 中华胰腺病杂志

Objective To investigate the circulating microRNAs carrier in pancreatic cancer.Methods Pancreatic cancer cell lines SW1990 and BxPC3 were routinely cultured and serum of 6 patients with pancreatic cancer and 6 healthy subjects (control group) were collected.Serum and pancreatic cancer cell line supernatant microvesicles (MV) were obtained by gradient centrifugation.The expression of Ago2,CD63 was detected by Western blotting,the expression of microRNA in microvesicle section and microvesicle-free section in serum was detected by using quantitative PCR method.Results The supernatant MV of pancreatic cancer cell lines expressed Ago2,CD63 protein,and these MV carried different microRNAs in different cell lines.In the serum of pancreatic cancer and control group,miR-20a,miR-21,miR-24,miR-25,miR-191,miR-483-5p were detected,but the quantity was relatively higher in MV section,and the expression of microRNAs in pancreatic cancer's MV was inconsistent with that of control group.The expression of miR-20a,miR-24,miR-191 in pancreatic cancer group was (2.93 ± 0.29),(2.73 ± 0.46),(2.39 ± 0.51) times as much as those in control group,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (F =75.97,25.80,12.94,P ＜ 0.05 or ＜ 0.01).Conclusions The main circulating microRNAs carrier in pancreatic cancer is microvesicle.

Effects of voltage-gated proton channel(Hv1)on the migration and invasion of breast cancer cells / 中国肿瘤临床

Objective:To clarify the effect of voltage-gated proton channel 1 (Hv1) on the migration and invasion of breast cancer cells. Methods:The protein expression of Hv1 was detected in human breast cancer cell lines with different metastatic abilities. SiRNA technique was used to down-regulate the expression of Hvl in breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells. Scratch and matrigel invasion methods were used to observe the effect of Hvl on the migration and invasion of breast cancer cells, and the relevant molecular mechanism was explored. Results:Hv1 was highly expressed in the highly metastatic breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231. Hvl was more highly expressed in MDA-MB-231 cells with higher metastatic ability. The SiRNA sequence target at Hvl inhibited Hvl expression. Scratch and matrigel invasion experiments showed that the migration and invasion of MDA-MB-231 cells were significantly attenuated when Hv1 was knocked down by siRNA targeting Hv1. Zymography experiment on matrix metalloproteinase indicated that the enzyme activities of MMP-2 markedly decreased. Conclusion:Hv1 promoted the migration and invasion ability of breast cancer cells.

Expression of ErbB3 in pancreatic cancer cell line regulated by microRNA-148a / 中华消化杂志

Objective To look for and confirm the downstream regulated gene of microRNA (miRNA)-148a in pancreatic cancer cell line.Methods The target gene regulated by miRNA-148a was predicted through bio-informatics analysis.The plasmid containing desired gene and with luciferase 3'-untranslated region (3'-UTR) reporter was constructed.Pancreatic cancer cells BXPC-3 were transfected with analogs and inhibitors of miRNA-148a by liposomes.The activity of luciferase was measured to determine whether miRNA-148a directly connected with desired gene.The expression level of miRNA-148a was changed in BXPC-3 cells,and the changes of target gene v-verb-b2 erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 3 (awian) (ErbB3) expression were detected by Western blot at protein level.The data were analyzed by one way ANOVA.Results There was a conservative binding site of ErbB3 with miRNA-148a detected by bio-informatics analysis,miRNA-148a directly combined with ErbB3 and the activity of luciferase decreased to (25.00+47.00) ％ of the negative control (F=4.66,P＜ 0.01).After miRNA-148a overexpression,the gray value of ErbB3 expression in BXPC-3 cells decreased to (26.16±4.69)％ of control group (F=6.563,P＜0.05).Conclusion miRNA-148a directly targeted and regulated the expression of ErbB3 in pancreatic cancer cell line BXPC-3.

Expression of CD95 and OX40L in Hepatocellular Carcinoma / 天津医药

Objective:To assess the expression levels of CD95 and OX40 ligand(OX40L)messenger RNA(mRNA)in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),and their clinical values thereof.Methods:The lymphocytes of research objects were mixed with corresponding fluorescence labeled monoclonal antibody(McAb);CD95 expression by CD3 positive T ceils was quantitatively measured by dual color flow cytometry.The expression of OX40L mRNA was detected in peripheral blood mononuclear cells by fluorescence quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(FQ-RT-PCR).Results:The CD95 expression by CD3 positive T cells was significantly higher in patients with HCC(34±20)% compared with that of normal controls (20±7)%(t=2.960,P ＜ 0.01).The expression level of OX40L mRNA was significantly decreased in patients with HCC compared with that of normal controls(t=2.302,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion:These results suggest that abnormal expressions of CD95 and OX40L play crucial roles in peripheral blood of HCC patients at the stage of human hepatocareinogenesis.

Effect of Lidan Bushen Granules on acetylcholine and excitatory amino acids of hippocampus in saturnine rats / 中华中医药杂志

Objective: To discuss the neurobiochemical mechanism of Lidan Bushen Granules in treating saturnine children. Methods: Saturnine rats model was established by intragastric, and was treated with Lidan Bushen Granules for 5 weeks. The acetylcholine and excitatory amino acids of hippocampus in saturnine rats were measured. Results: Compared with the normal group, the ACH and EAA contents of hippocampus in model group rats were dramatically lower (P

Inhibition of visceral hypersensitivity in rats by decreased expression of Nav1.8 / 中华消化杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of inhibiting the expression of Navl. 8 sodium channels by an antisense oligodeoxynudeotide(ODN) on visceral hypersensitivity. Methods The visceral hypersensitivity animal models induced by giving neonatal Sprague-Dawley rats colorectal distention(CRD) after postnatal days 8, 10 and 12. Animals were injected intrathecally either Navl. 8 antisense ODN (research group) or mismatch ODN (control group) twice a day for 3 days at the 8th week. After that, the expression of Navl. 8 in each group was examined by RT-PCR, and abdomiral withdrawal reflex(AWR) score and spinal c-Fos expression were evaluated to assess whether the intervention can relieve the visceral hypersensitivity. Results After intrathecal injection with the antisense ODN, the expression of Navl. 8 in each group decreased.AWR score and the number of c-Fos positive neurons in the spinal cord, especially in the area 1 and 3, decreased in the model group, while they did not change in the control group. Conclusions Interventing the expression of Nav1.8 may relieve the visceral hypersensitivity in this model of irritable bowel syndrome.