Influence of wind, cold and dampness on clinical manifestation of knee osteoarthritis patients based on the stratifications of traditional Chinese medicine constitution / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To explore influence of external factors of wind, cold and dampness on clinical symptoms in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients with different constitutions of traditional Chinese medicine.@*METHODS@#A cross-sectional stratified study was performed to select 108 patients with GradeⅡKOA in Kellgren & Lawrence (K-L) classification, including 22 males and 86 females, aged from 47 to 75 years old with an average of (60.7±6.0) years old;body mass index(BMI) ranged from 17.87 to 31.22 kg·m-2 with an average of (23.80±2.86) kg·m-2. According to Classification and Judgment of TCM Physique (ZYYXH/T157-2009), the types of TCM physique were determined and divided into 4 layers according to the deficiency and actual physique. Among them, there were 24 patients without biased physique, 12 males and 12 females, aged from 51 to 73 years old with an average of(62.8±6.0) years old, BMI ranged from 17.87 to 31.14 kg·m-2 with an average of (24.32±3.25) kg·m-2;there were 46 patients with virtual bias constitution, including 7 males and 39 females, aged from 47 to 70 years old with an average of (60.0±5.8) years old, BMI ranged from 19.38 to 31.22 kg·m-2 with an average of(23.42±2.97) kg·m-2;There were 26 patients with solid bias constitution, including 2 males and 24 females, aged from 48 to 75 years old with an average of (60.4±5.8) years old, BMI ranged from 21.16 to 30.76 kg·m-2 with an average of (24.15±2.33) kg·m-2;there were 9 patients with special constitution, 1 male and 8 female, aged from 53 to 75 years old with an average of (59.8±7.5) years old, BMI ranged from 19.26 to 26.67 kg·m-2 with an average of (23.79±2.49) kg·m-2. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was used to evaluate severity of clinical symptoms. The wind-cold-dampness external factor score was calculated through the questionnaire of wind-cold-dampness syndrome scale to evaluate degree of influence of wind-cold-dampness external factor. Pearson correlation analysis and partial correlation analysis were used to calculate the correlation coefficient between severity of external factors affecting wind, cold and dampness and severity of clinical symptoms in patients with different TCM constitution stratification.@*RESULTS@#There was no statistical significance between total score of wind-cold-dampness and WOMAC score in patients with no biased constitution and special condition. Total wind-cold-dampness score of patients with virtual biased constitution was positively correlated with WOMAC stiffness score (r=0.327, P=0.032), and total wind-cold-dampness score of patients with solid biased constitution was positively correlated with WOMAC pain score (r=0.561, P=0.005) and WOMAC overall score (r=0.446, P=0.033). After further adjusting for the interaction of external factors of wind-cold-dampness, there was no statistical significance between wind-cold-dampness scores and WOMAC scores in patients with solid biased constitution. The score of dampness and pathogenic factors was positively correlated with WOMAC stiffness score (r=0.414, P=0.007).@*CONCLUSION@#The external factors of wind-cold dampness have different effects on the clinical symptoms of KOA patients with different TCM constitutions. Compared with other constitutions, the rigid symptoms of patients with asthenic biased constitutions are more susceptible to dampness pathogenic factors.

Consolidating the foundation, highlighting the practice and strengthening the training of clinical thinking of acupuncture and moxibustion: the thoughts of compiling the China national standardized training textbook Acupuncture and Moxibustion for residents of traditional Chinese medicine / 中国针灸

Based on the clinical needs and examination requirements of standardized training students, the China national standardized training textbook Acupuncture and Moxibustion for residents of traditional Chinese medicine has made innovations in the textbook content and form. In the part of meridians and acupoints, the classic original text is introduced and the main indications and operation methods of 200 commonly-used acupoints are summarized in the form of tables. In the part of acupuncture and moxibustion technique, the operating procedures are standardized and the core technical points of 20 commonly-used acupuncture and moxibustion techniques are summarized in the form of flow chart. In the part of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, 48 typical diseases are introduced in the form of case discussion, highlighting the problem orientation and demonstrating the diagnosis and treatment procedures.

Identifying high-risk hospitalised chronic kidney disease patient using electronic health records for serious illness conversation

INTRODUCTION@#This study aimed to identify risk factors that are associated with increased mortality that could prompt a serious illness conversation (SIC) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).@*METHODS@#The electronic health records of adult CKD patients admitted between August 2018 and February 2020 were retrospectively reviewed to identify CKD patients with >1 hospitalisation and length of hospital stay ≥4 days. Outcome measures were mortality and the duration of hospitalisation. We also assessed the utility of the Cohen's model to predict 6-month mortality among CKD patients.@*RESULTS@#A total of 442 patients (mean age 68.6 years) with median follow-up of 15.3 months were identified. The mean (standard deviation) Charlson Comorbidity Index [CCI] was 6.8±2.0 with 48.4% on chronic dialysis. The overall mortality rate until August 2020 was 36.7%. Mortality was associated with age (hazard ratio [HR] 1.51, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.29-1.77), CCI≥7 (1.58, 1.08-2.30), lower serum albumin (1.09, 1.06-1.11), readmission within 30-day (1.96, 1.43-2.68) and CKD non-dialysis (1.52, 1.04-2.17). Subgroup analysis of the patients within first 6-month from index admission revealed longer hospitalisation stay for those who died (CKD-non dialysis: 5.5; CKD-dialysis: 8.0 versus 4 days for those survived, P<0.001). The Cohen's model demonstrated reasonable predictive ability to discriminate 6-month mortality (area under the curve 0.81, 95% CI 0.75-0.87). Only 24 (5.4%) CKD patients completed advanced care planning.@*CONCLUSION@#CCI, serum albumin and recent hospital readmission could identify CKD patients at higher risk of mortality who could benefit from a serious illness conversation.

Efficacy of intranasal dexmedetomidine versus oral midazolam for premedication in pediatric patients: a meta-analysis / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective:To systematically review and compare the efficacy of intranasal dexmedetomidine versus oral midazolam for premedication in the pediatric patients.Methods:PubMed, EMbase and Cochrane library were searched for all randomized controlled trials involving the efficacy of intranasal dexmedetomidine versus oral midazolam for premedication in the pediatric patients from inception to August 2019, with an English language restriction.Evaluation indexes included efficacy of preoperative sedation, acceptance of face mask for anesthesia, postoperative requirement for rescue analgesia, incidence of agitation during emergence and postoperative recovery time.The quality of the included trials was assessed according to the relevant criteria recommended in Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions Version 5.0.1.Meta-analysis was conducted using the Cochrane Collaboration′s Review Manager 5.3 software.Results:Ten randomized controlled trials involving 720 pediatric patients were included.Compared with oral midazolam group, the efficacy of preoperative sedation was better, the requirement for postoperative rescue analgesia was decreased ( P<0.01), and no significant differences were found in acceptance of face mask for anesthesia, incidence of agitation during emergence, and postoperative recovery time in intranasal dexmedetomidine group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Intranasal dexmedetomidine provides better efficacy than oral midazolam when used for premedication in the pediatric patients.

P wave of electrocardiogram and prognosis of autonomically mediated syncope in children and adolescents / 国际儿科学杂志

The P wave of electrocardiogram is the atrial depolarization wave, which represents the atrial excitement.P waves are associated with many diseases, which can be used as diagnostic standard and prognostic index, and may have significant clinical value.Neurally-mediated syncope(NMS)is primarily mediated by autonomic abnormalities or autonomic dysfunction.NMS is also the most common type of syncope in children and adolescents.Many studies have shown that P waves can provide a lot of information related to NMS.In patients with NMS, P wave duration, P wave dispersion and P wave amplitude are statistically significant.Therefore, P wave of electrocardiogram may become an important ECG indicator for the prognosis of NMS in children and adolescents.Here we review the relationship between P wave of electrocardiogram and prognosis of NMS in children and adolescents.

T-wave of electrocardiogram and sudden cardiac death in children / 国际儿科学杂志

The occurrence of sudden cardiac death(SCD)in children is a rare but devastating event.Children′ SCD occurs mostly outside the hospital, with its strong suddenness and low success rate of treatment, causing serious consequences to both the families and society.Compared with other fatal incidents in children(such as car accidents, drowning), SCD incidents in children attracted more attention.Children′ SCD has been regarded as an unsolved major problem in clinical cardiology, emergency medicine and public health.The key to reducing the incidence of SCD in children is early detection and early prevention.With the continuous progress in the field of inspection technology, the understanding of electrocardiogram T-wave is getting deeper and deeper, and T-wave has become an important indicator for predicting SCD.This paper will review the research progress of T-wave and SCD in children.

Association of rs4638289 and rs7131332 polymorphisms of the serum amyloid A1 gene with Kawasaki disease / 中国当代儿科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To study the association of the polymorphisms of the serum amyloid A1 (SAA1) gene at rs4638289 and rs7131332 loci with Kawasaki disease (KD) and its complication coronary artery lesion (CAL) in children.@*METHODS@#A total of 105 Han children with KD who were hospitalized and treated from 2013 to 2017 were enrolled as the KD group. A total of 100 Han children who underwent physical examination were enrolled as the control group. According to the presence or absence of CAL, the KD group was further divided into a CAL group with 23 children and a non-CAL (NCAL) group with 82 children. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism was used to investigate the polymorphisms of the SAA1 gene at rs4638289 and rs7131332 loci.@*RESUKTS@#For the locus rs4638289 of the SAA1 gene, there were no significant differences between the KD and control groups in the genotype frequencies of AA, AT, and TT and the allele frequencies of A and T (P>0.05). But there were significant differences between the CAL and NCAL groups in the genotype frequencies of AA, AT, and TT (P=0.016), while there were no significant differences in the allele frequencies of A and T (P>0.05). AT genotype was a protective factor against CAL (OR=0.276, 95%CI: 0.099-0.772, P=0.011). For the locus rs7131332 of the SAA1 gene, there were no significant differences between the KD and control groups in the genotype frequencies of AA, AG, and GG and the allele frequencies of A and G (P>0.05). There were also no significant differences between the CAL and NCAL groups in the genotype frequencies of AA, AG, and GG and the allele frequencies of A and G (P>0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#Polymorphisms of the SAA1 gene at loci rs4638289 and rs7131332 are not associated with the onset of KD, while the polymorphism at the locus rs4638289 is associated with CAL in KD patients. KD patients with genotype AT may have a reduced risk of CAL.

Physiological effects of weightlessness: countermeasure system development for a long-term Chinese manned spaceflight / 医学前沿

The Chinese space station will be built around 2020. As a national space laboratory, it will offer unique opportunities for studying the physiological effects of weightlessness and the efficacy of the countermeasures against such effects. In this paper, we described the development of countermeasure systems in the Chinese space program. To emphasize the need of the Chinese space program to implement its own program for developing countermeasures, we reviewed the literature on the negative physiological effects of weightlessness, the challenges of completing missions, the development of countermeasure devices, the establishment of countermeasure programs, and the efficacy of the countermeasure techniques in American and Russian manned spaceflights. In addition, a brief overview was provided on the Chinese research and development on countermeasures to discuss the current status and goals of the development of countermeasures against physiological problems associated with weightlessness.

: development and characteristics / 中国针灸

- () is clarified from three aspects: the development method, contents and clinical application, which could provide clinical practical strategies suitable for most patients for clinicians. Based on comprehensive literature search and summary of acupuncture practice, the best clinical research evidence is obtained according to the evidence-based method, the evidence-quality evaluation and recommendation grading are introduced. With ancient literature, famous experts' experience and expert consensus, the recommendations of acupuncture-moxibustion for primary dysmenorrhea are developed, which are safe, effective and applicable for clinical treatment. The could standardize the acupuncture treatment plan for primary dysmenorrhea.

Regulatory effect of CLEC2D-CD161 interaction on killing capacity of decidual natural killer cells / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective@#To investigate the regulatory effect of CLEC2D-CD161 interaction on killing capacity of decidual natural killer (dNK) cells during early pregnancy and its association with the incidence of recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA).@*Methods@#Decidua tissues were collected from normal pregnancies (n=16) and RSA cases (n=6) at 6-10 gestational weeks in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Peking University Third Hospital from October 2018 to May 2019. (1) Expressions of CLEC2D and CD161 in decidua from early pregnancy were detected using immunofluorescence. (2) Primary dNK cells were isolated from decidua from early pregnancy. dNK cells pre-treated with CD161 antibody (blocking CD161, B-CD161) were co-cultured with JEG-3 cells which were knocked-down by CLEC2D small interfering RNA (siCLEC2D), followed by killing capacity assessment of dNK cells by cytotoxicity assay and determination of expressions of related molecules by quantitive real-time polymerase chain reaction. (3) Western blot and flow cytometry were used to detect the expression of CLEC2D and CD161 in decidua tissues. Cytotoxicity assay was performed to analyze the killing capacity of dNK cells. T test was used for statistical analysis between normal and RSA cases.@*Results@#(1) CLEC2D was mainly expressed in extravillous trophoblast (EVT) cells and CD161 was mainly detected in dNK cells. CD161-positive dNK cells and CLEC2D-positive EVT cells were adjacently located in decidua tissues allowing their interaction. (2) Cytotoxicity assay suggested that CD161 blocking in dNK cells or CLEC2D knockdown in JEG-3 cells could enhance the cytotoxicity of dNK cells. The target cell lysis rates at the effector-target ratios of 40∶1, 20∶1, 10∶1 and 5∶1 in B-CD161 group were (59.12±4.56)%, (25.96±5.44)%, (13.60±8.94)% and (12.53±8.94)%, and in IgG control group were (20.01±1.96)%, (8.51±1.32)%, (3.24±0.75)% and (3.82±1.92)%, respectively. There were significant differences between the two groups at the effector-target ratios of 40∶1 (t=13.922, P<0.01) and 20∶1 (t=5.403 P<0.05), but not at 10∶1 or 5∶1 (P>0.05). The target cell lysis rates at the effector-target ratios of 40∶1, 20∶1, 10∶1 and 5∶1 in si-CLEC2D group were (43.37±2.01)%, (32.99±2.08)%, (23.47±1.36)% and (11.48±0.37)%, and in the negative control (NC) group were (15.54±1.46)%, (13.84±1.68)%, (9.94±3.01) and (5.50±0.99)%, respectively. Differences between the two groups at all effector-target ratios were statistically significant (t=19.402, 12.400, 7.093 and 9.842, all P<0.01). Moreover, the expression of dNK killing-related factor granzyme B in the siCLEC2D group was higher than that in the NC group. (3) Compared with the normal pregnancy group, the RSA group showed decreased CD161 expression and increased killing capacity of dNK cells, but no significant difference in CLEC2D expression.@*Conclusions@#At early pregnancy, CLEC2D on EVT cells can interact with CD161 on dNK cells, which inhibits the cytotoxicity of dNK cells and induces immune tolerance at the fetal-maternal interface. Decreased expression of CD161 in decidua results in increased cytotoxicity of dNK cells, which may be one of the causes of immune rejection in RSA.

Effects of needling acupoints at different nerve segments on oxytocin neurons in rat's hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus and intragastric pressure / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective:To compare and explore the effects of needling acupoints at different nerve segmentson the oxytocin (OT) neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of hypothalamus (PVN) and the intragastric pressure, and discuss the possible mechanisms. Methods: Thirty-two healthy adult Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were numbered and divided into 4 groups according to the random number table, a Zusanli (ST 36) group, a Neiguan (PC 6) group, a Weishu (BL 21) group and a control group, with 8 rats in each group. Except the control group, rats in the other three groups received acupuncture at the corresponding acupoints. To observe the differences in double-labeled OT neurons and c-fos neurons of the hypothalamic PVN and the intragastric pressure after acupuncture among the three groups of needling acupoints at different nerve segments. Results:Compared with the control group, the numbers of double-labeled cells in the PVN of the Zusanli (ST 36) group and the Neiguan (PC 6) group decreased significantly, while the intragastric pressure increased significantly (allP<0.05), and the inter-group differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). The intragastric pressure in the Weishu (BL 21) group decreased significantly, and the inter-group difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Compared with the Weishu (BL 21) group, the numbers of OT/c-fos double-labeled cells in PVN of the Zusanli (ST 36) group and the Neiguan (PC 6) group decreased significantly, and the intragastric pressure increased significantly, the inter-group differences were statistically significant (allP<0.01). Conclusion:Acupoints at different nerve segments have different regulation effects on intragastric pressure. The difference may be related to the different nerve conduction pathways by acupoints at different nerve segments in regulating the intragastric pressure. The PVN may be one common integration center for the regulation of gastric function in the three acupoints [Zusanli (ST 36), Neiguan (PC 6) and Weishu (BL 21)] at different nerve segments.

Regulatory effect of CLEC2D-CD161 interaction on killing capacity of decidual natural killer cells / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective To investigate the regulatory effect of CLEC2D-CD161 interaction on killing capacity of decidual natural killer (dNK) cells during early pregnancy and its association with the incidence of recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA). Methods Decidua tissues were collected from normal pregnancies (n=16) and RSA cases (n=6) at 6-10 gestational weeks in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Peking University Third Hospital from October 2018 to May 2019. (1) Expressions of CLEC2D and CD161 in decidua from early pregnancy were detected using immunofluorescence. (2) Primary dNK cells were isolated from decidua from early pregnancy. dNK cells pre-treated with CD161 antibody (blocking CD161, B-CD161) were co-cultured with JEG-3 cells which were knocked-down by CLEC2D small interfering RNA (siCLEC2D), followed by killing capacity assessment of dNK cells by cytotoxicity assay and determination of expressions of related molecules by quantitive real-time polymerase chain reaction. (3) Western blot and flow cytometry were used to detect the expression of CLEC2D and CD161 in decidua tissues. Cytotoxicity assay was performed to analyze the killing capacity of dNK cells. T test was used for statistical analysis between normal and RSA cases. Results (1) CLEC2D was mainly expressed in extravillous trophoblast (EVT) cells and CD161 was mainly detected in dNK cells. CD161-positive dNK cells and CLEC2D-positive EVT cells were adjacently located in decidua tissues allowing their interaction. (2) Cytotoxicity assay suggested that CD161 blocking in dNK cells or CLEC2D knockdown in JEG-3 cells could enhance the cytotoxicity of dNK cells. The target cell lysis rates at the effector-target ratios of 40 ∶ 1, 20 ∶ 1, 10 ∶ 1 and 5 ∶ 1 in B-CD161 group were (59.12±4.56)%, (25.96±5.44)%, (13.60±8.94)% and (12.53±8.94)%, and in IgG control group were (20.01±1.96)%, (8.51±1.32)%, (3.24±0.75)% and (3.82±1.92)%, respectively. There were significant differences between the two groups at the effector-target ratios of 40∶1 (t=13.922, P<0.01) and 20∶1 (t=5.403 P<0.05), but not at 10∶1 or 5∶1 (P>0.05). The target cell lysis rates at the effector-target ratios of 40∶1, 20∶1, 10∶1 and 5 ∶ 1 in si-CLEC2D group were (43.37±2.01)%, (32.99±2.08)%, (23.47±1.36)% and (11.48±0.37)%, and in the negative control (NC) group were (15.54±1.46)%, (13.84±1.68)%, (9.94±3.01) and (5.50±0.99)%, respectively. Differences between the two groups at all effector-target ratios were statistically significant (t=19.402, 12.400, 7.093 and 9.842, all P<0.01). Moreover, the expression of dNK killing-related factor granzyme B in the siCLEC2D group was higher than that in the NC group. (3) Compared with the normal pregnancy group, the RSA group showed decreased CD161 expression and increased killing capacity of dNK cells, but no significant difference in CLEC2D expression. Conclusions At early pregnancy, CLEC2D on EVT cells can interact with CD161 on dNK cells, which inhibits the cytotoxicity of dNK cells and induces immune tolerance at the fetal-maternal interface. Decreased expression of CD161 in decidua results in increased cytotoxicity of dNK cells, which may be one of the causes of immune rejection in RSA.

A randomized single blind comparison of conventional bowel preparation and unplanned preoperative preparation for pelvic organ prolapse / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective To investigate the influence of conventional preoperative intestinal preparation and unplanned preparation on the visual field of pelvic organ prolapse repair surgery. Methods The patients who underwent transvaginal pelvic organ prolapse repair surgery in Peking University People′s Hospital from September 2017 to July 2018 were selected as the research objects except those who had undergone colorectal surgery and chronic constipation. The surgery doctor was blinded by intestinal preparation. There was no intestinal preparation in non intestinal preparation group and polyethylene glycol was taken orally in intestinal preparation group. The main outcome measures were the effect of intestinal contents on the surgical field, the presence of fecal leakage, and the nature and volume of fecal leakage. The standard of fecal contamination was: mild, less than 15 ml, moderate, 15-30 ml, and severe,>30 ml. Secondary indicators were patient satisfaction and symptoms of routine bowel preparation. Results A total of 120 patients (60 cases of non intestinal preparation group, 60 cases of intestinal preparation group) were selected, including transvaginal hysterectomy, vaginal anterior or posterior colporrhaphy (some patients with anterior prolapse repair with mesh), sacrospinal ligament suspension, total colpectomy and colpocleisis, laparoscopic sacral colpopexy, anti-incontinence surgery. The median age of the patients in non intestinal preparation group was 62 years, and the median age of intestinal preparation group was 60 years. There were no significant differences in median age, anesthesia, operation method, blood loss, operation time and perioperative infection between the two groups (all P>0.05). Fecal contamination occurred in 10％(6/60) of the patients without intestinal preparation and 32％ (19/60) of the patients with intestinal preparation (P=0.042). Comparing the two groups, 10％(6/60) of the patients with intestinal preparation had moderate and severe contamination, and the patients without intestinal preparation was only 2％ (1/60), there was significant difference (P=0.017). In intestinal preparation group, nausea (8％, 5/60), vomiting (5％, 3/60), abdominal distension (22％, 13/60), fatigue (5％, 3/60) and palpitation (2％, 1/60) were higher than those in non intestinal preparation group. Conclusions Intestinal preparation with oral laxatives before pelvic organ prolapse repair surgery is not beneficial to the cleaning of the surgical field and increases the discomfort of intestinal preparation. It is safe and feasible for most patients with pelvic organ prolapse to perform pelvic organ prolapse repair surgery without intestinal preparation.

Preliminary construction of risk assessment tool framework for surgical wound infection / 中国感染控制杂志

Objective To construct a risk assessment tool framework for surgical wound infection(SWI). Methods The assessment system was constructed by referring to expert interviews, relevant domestic and foreign literatures, and the latest SW1 guidelines. After two rounds of Delphi expert consultation, the assessment items were drawn up, selected and modified, and the initial scale was established. Results The positive coefficients of two rounds of expert Delphi methods were 84％ and 100％ respectively; expert personal authority coefficient were both ＞75％, the all expert authority coefficient was 0.86; two rounds of Kendall's W coefficients were 0. 450 and 0. 441 respectively (all P く0. 05). The recommendations of two rounds of experts were 26 and 5 items respectively. The final assessment system indexes included 4 first-level indicators, 10 second-level indicators, and 27 third-level indicators. Conclusion The risk assessment tool framework for SWI is preliminarily established, which can provide a scientific basis for the effective evaluation of the risk of postoperative SWI.

Experimental Study on the Up-Regulation of NF-kappa B and MMP-9 mRNA Level in HUVECs Stimulated by Serum from Children with Coronary Artery Lesions of Kawasaki Disease / 现代检验医学杂志

Objective To investigate the relationship between nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) mRNA in human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs) stimulated by the serum from children with coronary artery lesions of Kawasaki disease (KD).Methods HUVECs were cultured and were divided into 4 groups:normal serum group,general fever group,Non-CALs group and CALs group.Co-Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) was used to detect the relationship between NF-κB and MMP-9,and RT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA level of MMP-9.Results Compared with control groups,NF-κB p65 could bind the promoter of MMP 9 in HUVECs cultured with 10 ％ serum from KD patients with coronary artery lesions.The mRNA level of MMP 9 was also up-regulated.Conclusion NF-κB p65 can promote the transcription of MMP-9 in HUVECs induced by the serum from KD patients with coronary artery lesions.

Effect of Compound Jiegu Tablets and Zhuanggu Tablets on the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in vitro / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are a kind of pluripotent stem cells in the bone marrow. Drug-containing serum treatment may be followed by a variation in the expression of genes involved in multiple signaling pathways. OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of compound Jiegu Tablets and Zhuanggu Tablets on the differentiation of BMSCs in vitro. METHODS: Sixty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into Jiegu group, Zhuanggu group, combined group and blank control group. Different drug-containing sera were prepared and used to culture BMSCs isolated from the rat bone marrow. RT-PCR and western blot assay were used to detect the expression of BMP-2, Runx2, VEGF and Akt at mRNA and protein levels, respectively, at 24 hours after culture.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared with the blank control group, the expression levels of Akt and VEGF mRNA and protein were significantly increased in the Jiegu group and combined group (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01), but showed no difference in the Zhuanggu group (P > 0.05). Compared with the blank control group, the expression levels of BMP-2 and Runx2 mRNA and protein were significantly increased in the Jiegu group (P < 0.05) and very significantly increased in the Zhuanggu group and combined group (P < 0.01). These findings indicate that compound Jiegu Tablets and Zhuanggu Tablets containing sera lead to synergistic effects on the BMSCs differentiation into vascular endothelial cells and osteoblasts in vitro.

Involvement of cysteinyl leukotriene signaling in microglial morphological changes and CASP1 expression in vitro / 中国药理学与毒理学杂志

OBJECTIVE We have recently reported that cysteinyl leukotriene (CysLT) signaling plays an important role in microglial interleukin (IL)-1β secretion and subsequent neurotoxicity. The present study aimed to examine microglial morphological changes and the upstream molecular underlying IL-1βproduction in CysLT receptor agonist leukotriene D4 (LTD4)-treated BV2 microglia in vitro. METHODS Twenty-four hours after murine microglial BV2 cells were stimulated with LTD4 (1-100 nmol·L- 1), the cell proliferation and morphology were observed. The expression level of cysteinyl aspartate-specific protease 1 (CASP1) protein was measured by Western blotin BV2 cells. In addition, BV2 cells were pretreated with or without CysLT1 receptor antagonist montelukast for 1 h and the effects of monte-lukaston LTD4-stimulated microglial activation and CASP1 expression were evaluated. RESULTS The number of BV2 cells had an increasing tendency after 24 h treatment with LTD4, but no significant differences were observed between the control and LTD4-treated cells (P>0.05). Under basal and resting conditions, BV2 microglial cells displayed a ramified morphology. However, LTD4 at 100 nmool · L- 1 drove microglial morphological changes from a ramified towards an amoeboid shape. The expression of CASP1 protein was significantly upregulated in 100 nmool·L-1 LTD4-treated BV2 microglia (P<0.01). Furthermore, pretreatment with CysLT1 receptor antagonist montelukast prevented cell morphological changes and suppressed the increased CASP1 expression in LTD4-treated BV2 cells (P<0.05). CONCLUSION CysLT receptor agonist LTD4 induces morphological changes and CASP1 expressionin BV2 microglia, which can be inhibited by CysLT1 antagonist. These results suggest the involvement of CysLT signaling in microglial morphological changes and CASP1 expression.

Clinicopathological analysis of seven cases of cutaneous plasmacytosis / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To investigate clinical and histopathological manifestations of cutaneous plasmacytosis.Methods The clinical and histopathological data were collected from 7 cases of cutaneous plasmacytosis and analyzed retrospectively.Results Of the 7 patients,2 were female,and 5 were male.The average age was 42.4 years,and the duration of disease ranged from 2 to 10 years.All the 7 patients presented with multiple slow progressive brown patches and plaques.No abnormality was observed in routine examinations of blood,urine and faeces,electrocardiogram and abdominal ultrasonography in the 7 patients.Three patients underwent serum IgG detection,and their serum levels of IgG were all higher than reference values.Two patients were subjected to cytological examination of bone marrow,which showed the percentage of plasma cells (mainly mature plasma cells) was up to 5％.Histopathological examination of 7 cases showed pigmentation in the basal layer of the epidermis,and infiltration mainly consisting of lymphocytes and mature plasma cells around the blood vessels in the dermis.Immunohistochemical study revealed that the ratio of κ to λ light chain was approximately 1∶ 1,and the plasma cells were strongly positive for IgG.IgG4 was positive in very few plasma cells in 1 case,and negative in the other 6 cases.Conclusion The etiology of cutaneous plasmacytosis is still unclear,but it has characteristic clinical and histopathological manifestations.

Effect of Point Neiguan(PC6) Electroacupuncture Pretreatment on NO, NOS and Mitochondrial Membrane Potential in Rats with Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To explore the effect of point Neiguan(PC6) electroacupuncture pretreatment on nitric oxide (NO), nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and mitochondrial membrane potential by determining NO, NOS and mitochondrial membrane potential in rats with myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MIRI).Method Forty male SD rats were randomized to sham operation, ischemia/reperfusion model, point Neiguan electroacupuncture and point Huantiao(GB30) electroacupuncture groups, 10 rats each. The model was made by coronary artery ligation. Before model making, electroacupuncture was given to the point Neiguan electroacupuncture and point Huantiao electroacupuncture groups, 20 min/d for a total of 7 d. T wave value in ECG leadⅡ was measured before and after model making. Myocardial pathomorphological changes were examined by HE staining. Serum NO and NOS contents were measured by a colorimetric nitrate reductase assay. Cardiomyocyte mitochondrial membrane potential was determined by fluorescence techniques.Result Serum NO and NOS contents and mitochondrial membrane potential decreased significantly in the model group compared with the sham operation group (P<0.05). Serum NO and NOS contents increased significantly in the point Neiguan electroacupuncture group compared with the model, sham operation and point Huantiao electroacupuncture groups (P<0.01,P<0.05). Mitochondrial membrane potential increased significantly in the point Neiguan electroacupuncture group compared with the model, point Huantiao electroacupuncture and sham operation groups (P<0.01,P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in mitochondrial membrane potential between the model and point Huantiao electroacupuncture groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Point Neiguan electroacupuncture pretreatment has a preventive protecting effect on MIRI rats. It produces a protecting effect on myocardium by increasing the NO content, strengthening NOS activity, reducing a decrease in cardiomyocyte mitochondrial membrane potential and inhibiting apoptosis.

Effect of Point Neiguan(PC6) Electroacupuncture Pretreatment on NO, NOS and Mitochondrial Membrane Potential in Rats with Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To explore the effect of point Neiguan(PC6) electroacupuncture pretreatment on nitric oxide (NO), nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and mitochondrial membrane potential by determining NO, NOS and mitochondrial membrane potential in rats with myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MIRI).Method Forty male SD rats were randomized to sham operation, ischemia/reperfusion model, point Neiguan electroacupuncture and point Huantiao(GB30) electroacupuncture groups, 10 rats each. The model was made by coronary artery ligation. Before model making, electroacupuncture was given to the point Neiguan electroacupuncture and point Huantiao electroacupuncture groups, 20 min/d for a total of 7 d. T wave value in ECG leadⅡ was measured before and after model making. Myocardial pathomorphological changes were examined by HE staining. Serum NO and NOS contents were measured by a colorimetric nitrate reductase assay. Cardiomyocyte mitochondrial membrane potential was determined by fluorescence techniques.Result Serum NO and NOS contents and mitochondrial membrane potential decreased significantly in the model group compared with the sham operation group (P<0.05). Serum NO and NOS contents increased significantly in the point Neiguan electroacupuncture group compared with the model, sham operation and point Huantiao electroacupuncture groups (P<0.01,P<0.05). Mitochondrial membrane potential increased significantly in the point Neiguan electroacupuncture group compared with the model, point Huantiao electroacupuncture and sham operation groups (P<0.01,P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in mitochondrial membrane potential between the model and point Huantiao electroacupuncture groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Point Neiguan electroacupuncture pretreatment has a preventive protecting effect on MIRI rats. It produces a protecting effect on myocardium by increasing the NO content, strengthening NOS activity, reducing a decrease in cardiomyocyte mitochondrial membrane potential and inhibiting apoptosis.