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Objective To explore the effect of the recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1/C-sis on fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) in rats.Methods 48 h after recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1/C-sis being imported into rat liver by using the method of fluid mechanics,FHF in rats was induced by endotoxin (LPS)+D-galactosamine (D-GaIN).With fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blotting,C-sis expression was tested.The apoptosis of rat liver was detected by using HE staining and measuring Caspase-3 activity.The expression changes of Bcl-2 and Bax were examined through using Western blotting.The mortality rate of rats was calculated during 24 h observation period.Resnlts Compared with the normal control group and FHF+ empty plasmid group,C-sis mRNA and protein expression levels were increased significantly in the FHF+C-sis plasmid group,there were statistically significant differences (P＜0.01).Compared with the normal control group,the apoptotic hepatocytes were increased in the FHF + Ringer's solution injection group and FHF+ empty plasmid group;compared with FHF+ empty plasmid group,the apoptotic hepatocytes in the FHF+C-sis plasmid group were decreased.Compared with the normal control group,Caspase-3 expression level was increased in the FHF+ Ringer's solution injection group (P＜0.01);compared with the FHF+ empty plasmid group,Caspase-3 expression level in the FHF+C-sis plasmid group was decreased (P＜0.05).Compared with the normal control group,Bcl-2 expression level was decreased significantly (P＜0.01),and Bax expression level was increased significantly (P＜0.01) in the FHF+Ringer's solution injection group;compared with the FHF+ empty plasmid group,the Bcl-2 expression level was increased (P＜0.05),and Bax expression was decreased (P＜0.05)in the FHF+C-sis plasmid group.During the 24 h observation period,all rats in the normal control group were alive;the mortality rates of the FHF+ Ringer's solution injection group and FHF+ empty plasmid group were 70.0％ and 80.0％ respectively,while that of the FHF+C-sis plasmid group was only 20.0％.Conclusion C-sis gene could inhibit FHF in rats induced by LPS+D-GalN.
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Objective To study the concentration of adhesion-related cytokines,transforming growth factor (TGF) β1,platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) BB,b-fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in intrauterine fluid and their roles in the intrauterine-adhesion reformation.Methods From August 2009 to February 2010,18 patients with moderate or severe intrauterine adhesions underwent transcervical resection of intrauterine adhesion as study group,in the mean time,20 patients with incomplete septate uterus underwent transcervical resection of septum as control group.The charge of each patient's intrauterine fluid was collected at the time of 3,6,9,12,24,48 and 72 hours,respectively,then the concentration of the three cytokines was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Results The concentration of the expression of TGF-β1 in the intrauterine fluid at 3,6,9,12 hours after operation in study group was (3.6±0.9),(10.4±1.1),(7.6±1.2),(7.2±1.3) ng/ml,respectively; PDGF-BB was(2.6±0.6),(3.5 ±0.5),(5.4±1.0),(5.7 ±0.8) ng/ml,respectively; bFGF was(16.9±1.3),(95.8±17.8),(330.9 ± 70.5),(1303.3 ± 117.4) ng/ml,respectively.The expression of TGF-β1 in control group was (3.0 ± 0.6),(7.5 ± 0.6),(5.4 ± 0.6),(4.6 ± 0.8) ng/ml,respectively ; PDGF-BB was (2.5 ± 0.4),(2.6±0.5),(4.7±0.6),(4.4±0.4) ng/ml,respectively; bFGF was (19.1 ±2.4),(82.9±21.8),(249.0 ±54.2),(775.6 ± 178.8) ng/ml,respectively.The concentration of TGF-β1,PDGF-BB and bFGF reached the peak during the time of 3-24 hours,6-48 hours,6-72 hours after surgery,respectively.The concentration of TGF-β1,PDGF-BB and bFGF in study group were significantly higher than that in control group (P ＜0.05).Conclusions Concentration of TGF-β1,PDGF-BB and bFGF was positively associated with area of transcervical resection of intrauterine adhesion,those cytokines might be involved in reformatin of intrauterine-adhesion.
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PURPOSE: To investigate the immunohistochemical expression (IGF-1, EGFr, EGF, c-erbB-2/HER-2/neu, PDGF-A, PDGF-B, FGF and VEGF) in patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy. METHODS: Twenty-four samples (Graves' ophthalmopathy patients) underwent lateral rectus muscle and surrounding fibrous and adipose tissue biopsy. The control group was obtained by strabismus surgery. Correlation between clinical- ophthalmologic, endocrinological, ultrasonographic findings, and immunohistochemical expression was performed. RESULTS: IGF-1: There were 7 positive cases (29.2 percent). There was a direct relation with higher CAS (clinical activity score) in all of them and if only CAS equal or higher than 5 was considered, this was 54.5 percent. FGF: There was expression in 5 cases (20.8 percent) with a direct relation in all those with higher CAS (>5) (45.4 percent). VEGF: There were two positive cases (8.3 percent) for VEGF in endothelial cells, in these cases the patients also presented CAS higher than 5. There was no expressions of all growth factors in the control group. CONCLUSIONS: All patients, except one, with positive expression of FGF, IGF-1 and VEGF showed CAS greater than 5, suggesting in this way an important role of these growth factors in the pathogenesis and severity of Graves' ophthalmopathy. However, statistical analysis revealed only significant association between IGF-1 and male sex (P=0.034). Low ultrasound reflectivity and endocrine status may not correlate directly with disease activity or with immunoexpression of growth factors and c-erbB-2/HER-2/neu.
OBJETIVO: Investigar a expressão imuno-histoquímica de IGF-1, EGFr, EGF, c-erbB-2/HER-2/neu, PDGF-A, PDGF-B, FGF e VEGF na oftalmopatia de Graves. MÉTODOS: Vinte e dois pacientes (oftalmopatia de Graves) foram submetidos à biópsia do músculo reto lateral e tecido fibroso e adiposo adjacente. O grupo controle foi de pacientes de cirurgia de estrabismo. Foi feita correlação entre achados clínico-oftalmológicos, endocrinológicos, ultra-sonográficos e da expressão imuno-histoquímica dos fatores de crescimento. RESULTADOS: IGF-1: Houve 7 casos positivos (29,2 por cento). Houve correlação direta com o CAS (clinical activity score) elevado em todos os casos e em que consideramos CAS apenas acima de 5, em 54,5 por cento. FGF: Houve expressão em 5 casos (20,8 por cento) com relação direta com CAS elevado em todos os casos e em que consideramos CAS maior que 5 (45,4 por cento). VEGF: Houve dois casos positivos (8,3 por cento) para VEGF nas células endoteliais e estes casos também apresentavam CAS maior que 5. A imunorreatividade foi negativa em todo grupo controle. CONCLUSÃO: Todos os pacientes, com exceção de um, com expressão positiva para FGF, IGF-1 e VEGF mostraram CAS maior que 5, sugerindo importante papel destes fatores de crescimento na patogênese e gravidade da oftalmopatia de Graves. Entretanto, a análise estatística demonstrou associação significativa entre IGF-1 e o sexo masculino (P=0,034). Baixa refletividade ao ultra-som e condição endócrina não estiveram correlacionadas.