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Objective:To investigate the value of 18F-FDG total-body PET/CT dynamic imaging in evaluating the efficacy of early radiotherapy for MDA-MB-231 breast cancer bearing nude mice. Methods:MDA-MB-231 breast cancer bearing nude mice were established and divided into control group and radiotherapy group based on the random number table method ( n=10 for each group). 18F-FDG total-body PET/CT dynamic imaging was performed before and after the radiotherapy. The SUV max and the maximum tracer uptake net influx constant ( Kimax) of tumors, and the target-to-background ratio (TBR) were calculated. The change of tumor volume was recorded. The value of 18F-FDG total-body PET/CT dynamic imaging in evaluating the efficacy of radiotherapy was accessed using pathological findings as the reference. Paired t test, independent-sample t test and Pearson correlation analysis were used for data analysis. Results:After radiotherapy, SUV max and Kimax(4.66±0.46 and 0.14±0.03) were reduced in the radiotherapy group compared with those before radiotherapy (5.30±0.52 and 0.19±0.03; t values: 4.61, 8.31, P values: 0.001, <0.001), while the SUV max (5.94±0.74 vs 5.24±0.50) and Kimax (0.23±0.03 vs 0.19±0.02) were increased compared with baseline in the control group ( t values: 4.77, 6.87, P values: 0.001, <0.001). TBR Ki was significantly higher than TBR suv based on all images of the 2 groups (14.11±5.58 vs 5.91±1.60; t=8.92, P<0.001). The tumor volume in the radiotherapy group decreased compared with that before radiotherapy, but the difference was not statistically significant ((0.74±0.12) vs (0.81±0.08) cm 3; t=2.24, P=0.052). The results of immunohistochemistry showed that glucose transport protein (Glut)1 was highly expressed in tumors, and the Glut1 positive cell percentage of the radiotherapy group was significantly lower than that of the control group ((38.30±6.18)% vs (69.78±5.37)%; t=12.17, P<0.001). The expression of Glut1 was significantly positively correlated with SUV max and Kimax(the control group: rsuv=0.75, P=0.012; rKi=0.77, P=0.010; the radiotherapy group: rsuv=0.67, P=0.035; rKi=0.77, P=0.010). The apoptosis index (AI) of tumor cells in the radiotherapy group was higher than that in the control group ((24.15±4.00)% vs (10.15±3.05)%; t=8.85, P<0.001). Conclusion:18F-FDG total-body PET/CT dynamic imaging can sensitively monitor the effect of early radiotherapy in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer bearing nude mice.
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Objective To investigate the feasibility of sodium glycididazole(CMNa)on the radio-sensitization of esophageal cancer(EC)by 18F-fluoromisonidazole(FMISO)PET/CT.Methods A total of 60 patients with EC from December 2016 to December 2017 were enrolled prospectively and were divided into control group(n = 30;21 males,9 females;age:(56.6±10.0)years)and experimental group(n=30;20 males,10 females;age:(59.3±9.0)years)using completely randomized grouping design.Patients in the control group received radiotherapy alone,and those in the experimental group were treated with conventional radiotherapy and CMNa.All patients underwent 18F-FMISO PET/CT imaging 1 week before and after radiotherapy.The imaging results were visually and semi-quantitatively analyzed.The maximum standardized uptake value(SUVmax),tumor/muscle ratio(T/M),and hypoxia volume(HV)were calculated.Paired t test,two-sample t test and/x2 test were used to analyze the data.Results T/M and HV in the control group before and after radiotherapy were 3.92±0.57 vs 1.66±0.35,(1.84±0.31)vs(1.04±0.15)mm3,respectively;T/M and HV in the experimental group before and after radiotherapy were 4.01±0.68 vs 1.27±0.11,(2.01±0.22)vs(0.90±0.09)mm3,respectively.The primary tumor T/M,HV after radiotherapy in 2 groups were significantly lower than those before radiotherapy(t values:12.15-24.43,all P<0.05)and the amplitudes of T/M and HV in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group(?T/M:2.77±0.60vs 2.25±0.49,?HV:(1.12±0.18)vs(0.81±0.26)mm3;t values:3.00 and 1.80,both P<0.05).Meanwhile,the local control rate of EC after 3 months in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group(80.0%(24/30)vs 53.3%(16/30);x2=4.80,P<0.05).Conclusion CMNa has the radiosensitizing effect on EC and the 18F-FMISO PET/CT can evaluate the radiosensitization effect.
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Objective To investigate the effect of irisquinone (IR) on the radiosensitization of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer in nude mice using 18F-fluoroerythronitroimidazole (18F-FETNIM) microPET/ CT.Methods Thirty-two nude mice bearing MDA-MB-231 breast cancer were divided into 4 groups by random number table method (n =8 for each group):group A was treated with radiotherapy alone,group B was treated with radiotherapy and IR,group C was treated with IR alone,and group D was fed with distilled water.18F-FETNIM microPET/CT images were obtained to monitor the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of tumor before radiotherapy and 24 h after radiotherapy.The mice were sacrificed and tumor tissues were removed for HE staining.The expression of hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) was detected by immunohistochemical (IHC) method.Data were analyzed by paired t test,one-way analysis of variance,the least significant different t test and Pearson correlation analysis.Results There was no significant difference in SUVmax among the 4 groups before radiotherapy (1.429±0.090,1.430±0.076,1.445±0.071,1.432± 0.074;F=0.072,P＞0.05).At 24 h after radiotherapy,the SUVmax of group A and B decreased significantly (1.075±0.098,0.890±0.076;t values:12.888,33.217,both P＜0.05),and there was significant difference between group B and group A (t =4.197,P＜0.05).However,the SUVmax of group C and D increased significantly (1.617±0.090,1.644±0.063;t values:-11.009,-16.061,both P＜0.05).Pathological results showed that tumor cells in group A and B were reduced.IHC results showed that the expression of HIF-1α was lower in group B than others ((26.75±7.19)％;F=46.745,t values:2.898-9.743,all P＜ 0.05).The expression of HIF-1α was positively correlated with SUVmax(r =0.89,P＜0.05).Conclusion 18F-FETNIM microPET/CT could evaluate the radiosensitization effect of IR on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer in nude mice.
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Objective To study the radiosensitization of irisquinone on the Warburg effect of MDA-MB231 cells.Methods MDA-MB231 cells in the exponential growth phase were divided into 6 groups:control group,irisquinone group,radiation group,irisquinone plus radiation group(Irisquinone + RA),negative control group,and experimental group (siRNA).Colony formation assay was used to measure cell survival fraction of MDA-MB231 cells.Single-hit multi-target model was used to fit the survival curve and calculate the sensitive enhancement ratio (SER).Flow cytometry was used to measure cell apoptosis.The relative expression levels of HK Ⅱ mRNA and protein in each group were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blot respectively.Results The values of D0,Dq and SF2 in the irisquinone plus radiation group were obviously lower than those in the radiation group.The SER of irisquinone was 1.52.Compared with the other groups,the cell apoptosis rate was increased (t =13.29,12.09,5.90,3.83,P ＜ 0.05),while the relative expression levels of HK Ⅱ mRNA (t =9.14,10.48,3.40,P＜0.05) and protein (t=13.39,16.08,5.81,P ＜ 0.05) were decreased in the irisquinone plus radiation group significantly.Conclusions Radiosensitization function of irisquinone inhibits the Warburg effect of MDA-MB231 cells by down-regulating the expression of HK Ⅱ.
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Aim To investigate the effect that catalpol intervenes macrophage polarization mediated by mouse mesangial cells(MMCs) stimulated by advanced glycation end products(AGEs).Methods RAW264.7 macrophages and MMCs were co-cultured in vitro and divided into model group(100 mg·L-1 AGEs), control group(100 mg·L-1 BSA), catalpol(0.1, 1.0, 10.0 μmol·L-1) group, and aminoguanidine(1.0 μmol·L-1) group which was set as positive control.After being incubated with catalpol for 1 h, MMCs were stimulated by AGEs for 23 h.The proliferation-inhibition rate of MMCs was measured by MTT assay.MCP-1 in supernatant liquid of MMCs was detected by ELISA method.The expression of iNOS, CD16/32, TNF-α, COX-2, CD206 and Arg-1 was detected by Western blot.Simultaneously, the percentage of iNOS and CD206 was also measured by flow cytometry.Results AGEs could increase the level of MCP-1 secreted by MMCs.The expression of iNOS, TNF-α, CD16/32 and COX-2 protein of macrophage was up-regulated after MMCs stimulated by AGEs, while the expression of CD206 and Arg-1 was down-regulated.After being intervened by catalpol, these effects could be reversed.All the changes were concentration-related.Conclusions Catalpol can inhibit macrophages M1-type polarization process and promote M2-type polarization, which may be mediated through MCP-1 secreted by MMCs after AGEs stimulation.Catalpol can ameliorate inflammation and relieve diabetic kidney injury.
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Aim To observe the protective mechanism of loganinand morroniside ( active components in Cornus officinalis) on HUVEC injury induced by advanced glycation end products ( AGEs ) .Methods HUVECs were cultured in vitro and divided into control group , model group ( AGEs group ) , loganin group , morroni-side group and aminoguanidine group ( set as positive control).After being incubated with loganin and mor-roniside( final concentrations were 100,10,1 μmol?L-1 ) for 1 h, HUVECs were stimulated by AGEs of 200 mg? L-1 for 24 h.Then, the cell viability was measured by using MTT method .The supernatant was extracted and the levels of NO ,ET-1,MCP-1,VCAM-1 were measured by the corresponding kits .Receptors of advanced glycation end products ( RAGE ) and NF-κB in HUVEC were detected by Western blot .Results Loganin and morroniside could inhibit HUVEC injury induced by AGEs .In model group ,the contents of ET-1,MCP-1,VCAM-1 increased(P<0.01),the content of NO decreased ( P <0.01 ) and the expression of RAGE and NF-κB increased(P<0.01); however,lo-ganin and morronside could reduce the ET-1,MCP-1, VCAM-1contents,increase the NO content and down-regulate the expression of RAGE and NF-κB to differ-ent extents .Conclusion Loganin and morroniside could ameliorate HUVEC injury , and its mechanism may be related to inhibit inflammation , the improve-ment of endothelial cell function , and the decrease of the expression of RAGE .
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Aim To explore the protective effect of lo-ganin ( an active component in Cornus officinalis ) on podocyte injury induced by advanced glycation end products ( AGEs) and its possible mechanism. Meth-ods Mouse podocytes were cultured in vitro and di-vided into Normal group, model group ( AGEs group) , loganin group and aminoguanidine group ( set as posi-tive control) . After being incubated with loganin( final concentrations are 0. 1, 1, 10 μmol · L-1 ) for 1 h, podocytes were stimulated by AGEs of 100 mg · L-1 for 24 h. Then, the cell viability was measured by u-sing MTT method. Podocytes apoptosis was evaluated by Hoechst33342/PI staining and flow cytometry. Re-ceptors of advanced glycation end products ( RAGE ) ,desmin and apoptosis-related protein like Bax, Bcl-2, cleaved caspase-3 in podocytes were detected by Western blot. Results Loganin ameliorated podocyte injury induced by AGEs, down-regulated the expression of desmin and RAGE. Loganin also reduced the apoptotic rate of podocytes and decreased the ratio of Bax/ Bcl-2 and the expression of pro-apoptotic protein cleaved caspase-3 in podocytes. Conclusion Loganin could ameliorate podocyte injury, and its mechanism may be related to the decrease of the expression of RAGE and inhibition of the apoptotic pathway.
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Objective To evaluate the feasibility of 18F-FDG PET/CT in assessing the radiosensitizing effect of oleanolic acid (OA) in C6 rat glioma model,and to explore the possible mechanism of radiosensitizing effect of OA.Methods Thirty-two C6 glioma-bearing SD rats were divided into 4 groups by random number table:group A without OA and radiotherapy,group B with OA alone,group C with radiotherapy alone,group D with OA and radiotherapy.18F-FDG PET/CT was performed before radiotherapy,at 24 h and 7 d after radiotherapy.The tumor SUVmax was measured.All rats were sacrificed and tumor tissues were excised for HE and immunohistochemistry staining.Paired t test,one-way analysis of variance,LSD-t test and Spearman correlation analysis were performed to analyze the data using SPSS 13.0.Results There was no statistically significant difference in SUVmax among the 4 groups (SUVmax of groups A,B,C,D:5.252± 0.536,5.261±0.544,5.273±0.520,5.232±0.507) before treatment (F=0.008,P＞0.05).At 24 h postradiotherapy,SUVmax of groups C and D (4.766±0.511 and 4.403 ±0.486) decreased significantly (t =14..788,13.366,both P＜0.05);while groups A and B (5.680±0.635 and 5.763±0.689) increased significantly (t =-11.578,-8.651,both P＜0.05;F=10.550,P＜0.05).However,there was no statistically significant difference between groups C and D (t =1.453,P＞0.05).At 7 d post-radiotherapy,SUVmax of groups C and D decreased significantly (t =9.750,10.530,both P＜0.05);while SUVmax of groups A and B (t=-35.353,-6.884,both P＜0.05) increased significantly (F=97.691,P＞0.05).SUVmax of Group D decreased significantly compared with that of group C (t =5.329,P＞0.05).Less tumor cells and more areas of necrosis were observed in group D compared with those in other groups by HE staining.The expression of HIF-1α was lower in group D than that in other groups by immunohistochemistry staining.HIF-1α expression was positively correlated with SUVmax(r=0.853,P＜0.05).Conclusion 18F-FDG PET/CT has potential to evaluate the radiosensitizing effect of OA in vivo,and the radiosensitization of OA might be related to the down regulation of HIF-1α.
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Aim To evaluate the reversal effect of 2-deoxy-D-glucose ( 2-DG ) on multidrug resistance ( MDR) by observing the uptake change of 99m Tc-MIBI in HNE-1/DDP cells, and to explore its mechanism. Methods The uptake of 99m Tc-MIBI in HNE-1/DDP cells under different concentrations of 2-DG was detec-ted by γ-counter, and the clearance rates of 99m Tc-MI-BI in HNE-1 cells and HNE-1/DDP cells after treated with 2-DG (10 mmol·L-1 ) were compared. The con-tent of ATP in HNE-1/DDP cells was detected after treated with 2-DG. P-glycoprotein ( P-gp ) and multi-drug resistance-associated proteins ( MRP ) expression were measured by Western blot. Apoptotic HNE-1/DDP cells treated with DDP alone or combined with 2-DG (10 mmol·L-1 ) were detected by propidium io-dide ( PI ) staining. Results The clearance rate of 99m Tc-MIBI in HNE-1/DDP cells was 54. 8%, which was significantly higher than that ( - 41. 3%) in HNE-1 cells (P<0. 01). The clearance rate of 99mTc-MIBI in HNE-1/DDP cells was -203. 7% after treat-ment with 2-DG ( 10 mmol · L-1 ) , which could be significantly reduced compared with the control group ( P<0. 01 ) . The level of ATP was 55 . 69% compared with the negative control group and the expression of P-gp and MRP protein decreased dramatically in HNE-1/DDP. With the combination of 2-DG and DDP, the ap-optotic rate of HNE-1/DDP cells reached 49 . 4%which was significantly higher than DDP treated group (22. 5%) . Conclusion Multidrug resistance and the reversal effect of 2-DG on multidrug resistance could be evaluated effectively by detecting the uptake change of 99m Tc-MIBI in HNE-1/DDP cells. The mechanism may be related with the inhibition of ATP level and the re-duced expression of P-gp and MRP protein in cancer cells.
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[ ABSTRACT] AIM:To study the effect of idazoxan ( IDA) on the permeability of blood-brain barrier ( BBB) and the expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP-1) in mouse ex-perimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE).METHODS: Female C57BL/6 mice (n=36) were randomly divided into control group, EAE group and IDA group, with 12 mice in each group.EAE was induced by myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein 35-55 ( MOG35-55 ) .IDA (2 mg/kg, ip, bid) was administered for 15 d after immunization.The neurological defects of the mice were observed daily and scored.The pathological changes were observed under microscope with HE stai-ning and LFB myelin staining.The BBB permeability was detected by Evans blue extravasation.The expression of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 in the brain of EAE mice was determined by Western blotting.RESULTS: Compared with EAE group, the score of neurological defects in IDA group was decreased, the inflammation was relieved, the BBB permeability was re-duced, and the expression MMP-9 and the ratio of MMP-9/TIMP-1 were decreased ( P<0.05 ) .CONCLUSION: The neuroprotective effect of IDA on mouse EAE might be related to the down-regulation of MMP-9 and the ratio of MMP-9/TIMP-1, thus reducing the degradation of BBB and the permeability of BBB, and ameliorating the pathologic process of EAE.
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Objective To evaluate the value of 18F-FDG PET/CT in assessing radiosensitivity enhancement by irisquinone (IR) on rabbit xenografted VX2 lung tumor models.Methods Twenty-four tumor-beating rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups (8 rabbits/group):group A with radiotherapy alone,group B with combined radiotherapy and IR,and group C without radiotherapy (the control group).18F-FDG PET/CT imaging was performed before radiotherapy and 24 h and one week after radiotherapy.The tumor SUVmax on delayed imaging was calculated in all rabbits.Two rabbits in each group were sacrificed after PET/CT imaging.HE staining was used to assess the differences in cancer cells among groups.Paired t test,one-way analysis of variance and Kaplan-Meier analysis were performed to analyze the data using SPSS 13.0.Results Before radiotherapy,the tumor SUVmax of all the 24 rabbits on standard and delayed imaging were 2.200 ± 0.761 and 3.162 ± 0.833 (t =-5.582,P ＜ 0.01).At 24 h post-radiotherapy,the delayed SUVmax of groups A,B and C were 2.614 ± 0.654,2.349 ± 0.869 and 5.663 ± 1.144,respectively.The differences between pre-radiotherapy and 24 h post-radiotherapy were statistically significant in all three groups (t =2.527,3.620,11.011,all P ＜0.05).One week after radiotherapy,the delayed SUVmax of groups A,B and C were 3.625 ± 1.064,3.058 ±0.850 and 7.424 ± 1.751,respectively.The differences among groups A,B and C were statistically significant (tA∶ B =2.652,tA∶C =3.799,tB∶C =4.366,all P ＜0.05).The cancer cells of group B were fewer than those of groups A and C by pathological findings,which was consistent with 18F-FDG PET/CT results.The survival times of groups A,B and C were (62.375 ±4.534),(69.000 ±4.660) and (54.125 ±5.276) d,respectively.Kaplan-Meier survival curves revealed better survival of group B as compared to groups A and C,respectively (Log-rank,x2 =7.355,16.943,both P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion 18 F-FDG PET/CT is able to evaluate the effect of irisquinone on tumor radiosensitivity enhancement.
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The protective effects of Da Chai Hu Granules (DCHKL) on islet cells which were incubated with 4 mmol x L(-1) alloxan (AXN) were studied. The viability of islet cells were measured with MTT. Insulin released into medium and in islets was detected by radioimmunoassay. Cell apoptosis rate was determined by flow cytometry. The expression of anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2 and pro-apoptotic gene Bax in islet cells were measured with RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction). Serum containing DCHKL can promote the activity of islet cells significantly (P < 0.01). Basal insulin secretion and high glucose-stimulated insulin secretion increased significantly (P < 0.01). Serum containing DCHKL can inhibit apoptosis of islet cells, the ratio of apoptosis was decreased. Serum containing DCHKL increased expression of Bcl-2 mRNA and decreased expression of Bax mRNA. DCHKL can significantly promote proliferation of islet cells and increase the amount of basal secretion of pancreatic islet cells and high glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. The expression of Bcl-2 increased significantly. The expression of Bax decreased significantly. DCHKL have a protective effect on the islet cells.
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Objective To investigate the event-based prospective memory (EBPM) and time-based prospective memory (TBPM) in temporal lobe epilepsy patients,and test the hypothcsis that temporal lobe is involved in the prospective memory network. Methods Sixty-two patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) and 30 age- and education level-matched healthy adults were examed with the neuropsychological battery of tests including EBPM and TRPM tasks. Results In comparison with the controls,the TLE patients were impaired on MMSE,DS and VFT.Compared with the healthy adults ( EBPM:6.83± 1.34,TBPM:5.00 ± 1.70),the patients with temporal lobe epilepsy had a significant loss in EBPM (3.95 ±2.77,t =6.72,P ＜0.01 ) and TBPM (3.08 ±2.42,t =4.39,P ＜0.01).There was no difference in the performance of EBPM (3.82 ± 2.70,4.10 ± 2.90 ; t =- 0.40,P ＞ 0.05 ) and TBPM (2.55 ± 2.20,3.69± 2.55; t =-1.90,P ＞0.05 ) between the patients with taking antiepileptic drugs and those without antiepileptic drugs. Conclusions These results suggest that patients with temporal lobe epilepsy may experience general difficulties with prospective memory.It is possible that temporal lobe is involved in the prospective memory network.The passages of TBPM need more self-initiated processes.
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To evaluate the effects of San'ao decoction (SAD) and its analogous prescriptions (APs), compounds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine for asthma, on airway inflammation in mice with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)- and ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma.
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Objective: To observe the effect of Baihe Zhimu Decoction on serum sex hormone and uterus index of ovariectomized rats with kidney-yin deficiency. Methods: 3-month years old femal SD rats which were ovariectomized were divided randomLy into 6 groups: ovariectomized, Baihe Zhimu DecoctionⅠ, Baihe Zhimu DecoctionⅡ, Baihe Zhimu Decoction Ⅲ, Baihe Zhimu Decoction Ⅳ, then the normal group was set. The rats were induced to kidney-yin deficiency by using etraiodothyronine, then ig Baihe Zhimu Decoction for 4 weeks. The levels of sex hormone E2, FSH, LH in serum were detected and the indexes of uterus were caculated to observe the effect of Baihe Zhimu Decoction on sexual hormone and sexual organ in ovariectomized rats with kidney-yin deficiency. Results: Compared with normal group, the index of uterus and E2 level declined, and the level of FSH and LH increased (P
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Objective To observe the effect of serum containing Baihe Zhimu Decoction(BZD) on ovarian granular cells(GC) injury induced by cadmium chloride(CdCl2) in rats.Methods Totally fifteen female SD rats aged 23 days,3 months and 12 months(5 rats in each age group) were enrolled into the study.The number of ovary GC was counted.The growth of GC within 10 days was observed continuously for the selection of the well-growth ovarian GC.On the third day of the culturing,the screened ovary GC was cultured for another 48 hours in 10,20,40,60 and 80?mol/L CdCl2 solution respectively at 37℃ with 5% CO2 added.The optical density(OD) at 490nm was determined by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT) assay for the screen of the optimal concentration of CdCl2 solution.Then the ovary GC were cultured in 96-well plate for 72 hours with serum containing BZD(at the final concentration of 1.25%,2.5%,5%,10% and 20% respectively) added.Meanwhile,the blank control group(cultured with 10% DMEM culture medium),model group(cultured with 10% DMEM culture medium and optimal concentration of CdCl2 solution),and blank serum group(cultured with blank serum and optimal concentration of CdCl2 solution)were set up.After the culturing for 48 hours,the OD value of all the groups was detected to evaluate the effect of BZD-containing serum on CdCl2-induced ovarian GC injury in rats.Results The number of GC in 23-day rats was the biggest and their growth was the best in the manner of exponential growth,indicating that GC in 23-day rats was suitable for the modeling.Ovarian injury was increased with the concentration of CdCl2,and 40?mol/L was the optimal concentration for CdCl2,which induced the shrinkage of GC edge.Serum containing BZD promoted the growth of GC,and counteracted the CdCl2-induced GC injury.Conclusion The protective mechanism of BZD-containing serum on CdCl2-induced GC injury is probably related with the counteraction of CdCl2-induced injury and with the increase of ovarian GC activity and quantity.
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Aim To observe the effect of DL-buthionine s ulfoximine(DL-BSO) on the radiosensitivity of rat C 6 glioma cells under the a erobic and the hypoxic condition. Methods The source of radiati on was 60Co ?-rays. The rats C 6 glioma cells were treated by radia tion alone or DL-BSO+radiation under the aerobic and the hypoxic condition. Col ony forming assay was used to measure effects of DL-BSO on the radiosensitivity . Results Radiosensitive effect of DL-BSO was time-depedent u nder the aerobic condition. After treatment with 0.1 mmol?L -1 DL-BSO fo r 2, 6, 12 hours, the radiosensitive effect was not observed, whereas an enhance ment of radiosensitivity was seen at 24 and 48 hours. An enhancement of radiosen sitivity was seen at 2～48 hours after treatment with 0.1 mmol?L -1 DL-B SO under the hypoxic condition. The radiosensitive effects related to DL-BSO co ncentration under the aerobic and the hypoxic condition. Conclusion Both under the aerobic and the hypoxic conditions DL-BSO can increase the radio sensitivity of rat C 6 glioma cells. DL-BSO increased the rat C 6 gliom a cells radiosensitivity especially under the hypoxic condition, and radiosensit ive effect of DL-BSO is time and concentration-dependent.
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Objective To observe the effect of Aitongping on c-fos gene expression and substance P(SP) content in spinal dorsal horn of rats with formalin-induced pain.Methods Fifty SD rats were randomized into 5 groups: blank control group,model group,tramadol group(0.06g/kg),high-and low-dose Aitongping groups(36 and 18g/kg respectively).Rats model of pain was induced by subcutaneous injection of formalin into the plantar surface of the left hind paw of rats.The fos gene expression and SP content were observed in superficial lamella of spinal dorsal horn of spinal section from the lumbar vertebrae L3 to L5 by immunohistochemical method.Results The number of neurons with fos gene expression positive and the optical density(D value) of reactants with SP expression positive were increased in the model group(P
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Objective To discuss the clinical characteristics and pathological changes of basilar artery aneurysm.Methods The clinical materials and brain topography results were analyzed retrospectively in 4 patients with basilar artery aneurysm.Results The onsets of disease in all cases were acute and common manifestations were coma,positive meningeal irritation sign and ocular dyskinesis.3 cases showed hypertention,2 cases presented with hemiparalysis,all cases died of herniation.3 cases of basilar artery trunk fusiform aneurysm and 1 case of basilar artery furcation saccular aneurysm were detected in autopsy.There were aneurysm rupture,subarachnoid hemorrhage and swell,necrosis,softening,gliosis of brain tissue confirmed pathologically in all cases.Conclusion Hypertension is probably the most important cause of aneurysm rupture.Signs and symptoms of subarachnoid are the most common manifestation when basilar artery aneurysm ruptures with poor prognosis.Herniation is the main cause of death.
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Objective To observe the effect of ginkolide B derivative(XQ) on animal thrombosis.Methods SD male rats were randomized into the model group,troxerutin(48 mg?kg-1?d-1) group,ginkolide B(7.8 mg?kg-1?d-1) group,and low-,middle-and high-dose XQ(in the dose of 3.9,7.8 and 15.6 mg?kg-1?d-1 respectively) groups.The anti-thrombotic effect of XQ was observed on rats mixed thrombosis model induced by arterio-venous shunt method and electrical stimulation.Meanwhile,ICR male mice were randomized into the model group,troxerutin(96 mg?kg-1?d-1) group,ginkolide B(15.6 mg?kg-1?d-1) group,and low-,middle-and high-dose XQ(in the dose of 7.8,15.6 and 31.2 mg?kg-1?d-1 respectively) groups.The anti-thrombotic effect of XQ was also observed on mice acute pulmonary embolism model induced by adenosine diphosphate(ADP).Results XQ at the dose of 7.8 and 15.6 mg?kg-1?d-1 decreased the dry and wet weight of the thrombosis,and obviously prolonged the formation time of rats carotid artery thrombosis as compared to the model group(P