Effect of Lulong Zaisheng Decoction II on chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression and its mechanism / 中国药理学通报

Aim To investigate the effect of Lulong Zaisheng Decoction II on chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression in nude mice bearing colorectal cancer. Methods Male BALB/C nude mice were inoculated with human colon cancer cell HT-29 under the armpit. The tumor bearing nude mice were randomly divided into five groups: control group, chemotherapy group, positive drug group, Lulong Zaisheng Decoction II groups with high and low doses. The mice were given drugs by gavage once a day for 10 consecutive days. From the fourth day of the experiment, except for the control group, the nude mice were intraperitoneally injected with 5-FU at dose of 25 mg • kg

Countertraction method for reduction of irreducible subcoracoid dislocation of the shoulder joint with Hill-Sacks lesion / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate clinical outcomes of countertraction method in treating irreducible subcoracoid dislocation of shoulder joint combined with Hill-Sacks injury.@*METHODS@#A total of 56 patients with irreducible subcoracoid dislocation of the shoulder joint combined with Hill-Sacks injury admitted from December 2013 to June 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Under the anesthesia of shoulder joint cavity injection, the reduction was performed by using anti-traction method (experimental group) and traditional Hippocrates method (control group), 28 cases in each group. There were 11 males and 17 females in experimental group, with an average age of (61.95±19.32) years old, 9 cases on the left side, and 19 cases on the right side. Twelve males and 16 females in control group, with an average age of (63.13±12.75) years old, 11 cases on the left side, 17 cases on the right side. The curative effects between two groups were evaluated before and after operation, including the success rate of reduction, the duration of reduction, the distance from successful reduction to injury, complications and functional rehabilitation(Constant score of shoulder joint).@*RESULTS@#The success rates of reduction in experimental group and control group were 92.86%(26/28) and 67.86% (19/28), respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The duration of simple reduction was (4.25±2.13) min and ( 6.31±1.69) min, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05);the time from successful reduction to injury was (9.16±0.94) h and (8.94±1.31) h, respectively, with no significant difference(P>0.05). There were no complications such as vascular nerve injury and fracture in experimental group, 2 cases of axillary nerve injury and 1 case of humeral head fracture in control group. Constant scores of shoulder joint between experimental group and control group were (92.34±5.62) points and (90.91±4.73) points, respectively, with no significant difference (P>0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#For patients with irreducible subcoracoid dislocation of the shoulder joint with Hill-Sacks injury, the countertraction method under anesthesia of the shoulder joint cavity achieved a higher success rate and few complications.

Clinical application of bipolar tweezers-clamp for hepatic parenchymal transection / 中华外科杂志

Objective: To investigate the clinical value of the bipolar tweezers-clamp for the hepatic parenchymal transection in the resection of hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods: From January 2020 to January 2021,63 patients with the hepatocellular carcinoma for hepatectomy at Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery,Yuebei People's Hospital Affiliated to Shantou University Medical College were analyzed retrospectively.According to the different instruments used in the hepatic parenchymal transection,the patients were divided into bipolar tweezers-clamp group and ultrasonic scalpel group.There were 32 patients in bipolar tweezers-clamp group,with age of (55.5±10.5)years(range:37 to 78 years),including 22 males and 10 females,tumor size was (6.0±3.4)cm(range:2.4 to 13.4 cm). There were 6 patients with portal vein tumor thrombus and 5 patients with portal hypertension. There were 31 patients in ultrasonic scalpel group,with aged(57.8±10.1)years(range:37 to 79 years),including 27males and 4 females,tumor size was(7.9±5.1)cm(range: 2.4 to 21.3 cm),3 patients with portal vein tumor thrombus and 2 patients with portal hypertension. The preoperative baseline data,operation time,blood loss,postoperative liver function and the complications were compared between two groups using t test,χ2 test and Fisher exact probabilityrespectively. Results: The operation was successfully completed in both groups.Compared with the ultrasonic scalpel group,the operation time was significantly shorter((219.3±76.4)minutes vs.(294.0±100.8)minutes,t=-3.322,P=0.002),the blood loss was less((250(475)ml vs. 500(1 050)ml,t=-2.307,P=0.026),the concentrate red blood cells transfusion volume was less(0.92(0.88)U vs. 2.32(4.00)U,Z=-1.987,P=0.047) in the bipolar tweezers-clamp group.The postoperative serum ALB level was higher in the bipolar tweezers-clamp group than that in the ultrasonic scalpel group((33.5±6.1)g/L vs. (29.5±4.2)g/L,t=3.226,P=0.020) on postoperative day 1;((35.7±4.5)g/L vs.(30.1±3.2)g/L,t=5.575,P<0.01) on postoperative day 3;((33.2±3.7)g/L vs. (31.0±4.4)g/L,t=3.020,P=0.004) on postoperative day 7. There was no significant difference in serum ALT,TBIL and PT level between the two groups(all P>0.05).No postoperative bile leakage occurred in both groups.The postoperative complications occurred in 8 cases(25.0%)in the bipolar tweezers-clamp group,including liver failure in one,and in 11 cases(35.5%)in the ultrasonic scalpel group,including liver failure in two(P>0.05). Conclusion: The bipolar tweezers-clamp is a safe and reliable method for the hepatic parenchymal transaction,which is quick and less bleeding during the hepatic resection.

Professor ZHU Liang-Chun's Academic Experience in Treating Unstable Carotid Plaques Based on Theory of Phlegm and Blood Stasis / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Unstable carotid plaque is an independent risk factor for serious cerebrovascular events including stroke， making it considered as an intervention target for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Professor ZHU Liang-chun is a national distinguished master of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） who is adept at treating difficult miscellaneous diseases with insects. He believes that the unstable carotid plaque falls into the category of “vessel impediment” in TCM according to the disease location and characteristics. The core pathogenesis of unstable carotid plaque lies in asthenia in origin and sthenia in superficiality， with spleen-kidney deficiency as the root cause and combined phlegm and blood stasis as the manifestations. He has pointed out that both phlegm and blood stasis should be emphasized in the treatment. In addition to the commonly used herbs for strengthening spleen， removing stasis， and resolving phlegm， the insects with strong effects of searching wind and dredging collateral can be added as appropriate to strengthen the power of removing stasis and dredging collateral. According to the pathogenesis of this disease， he develops the Qutan Tongluo Wenbanfang， which has been confirmed by modern pharmacological research to be efficient in resisting inflammation， regulating endothelial cell functions， lowering lipids， adjusting metabolism， and improving blood circulation， thereby ameliorating the related biological processes of atherosclerosis， suppressing atherosclerosis， and stabilizing plaques. As proved by clinical practice， Qutan Tongluo Wenbanfang helps to reduce blood lipids and reduce the area of unstable carotid plaque， indicating that it deserves clinical promotion.

Accuracy analysis of robotic assistant needle placement for trigeminal gasserian ganglion / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the accuracy and feasibility of a custom robot system guided by optical navigation for needle puncture on trigeminal gasserian ganglion.@*METHODS@#A synthetic human skull model was used, with plasticine placed around the skull base to imitate the human soft tissue. Cone beam CT (CBCT) scanning was performed before the operation. With image data transferred to the graphical user interface of the computer workstation, the oval foramen was selected as the target and the "skin entry point" was also determined by the surgeon on the surgical planning software. Thus the needle trajectory was eventually planned. The skull model was fixed firmly to the trial table with a head clamp and relative size of the trial table was the same as a standard operating table. Following point-based registration, the data were sent to the robot control unit. Only after the surgeon's confirmation, the needle was automatically inserted into the intended target by the robot guided by optical navigation. When the procedure was completed, the instantaneous data of the needle tip orientation acquired by navigation system was sent back to the computer workstation for accuracy verification by calculating the geometric distance between the needle tip and the planning target after matrix transformation. Subsequently, after the needle had been released, CBCT scanning was also acquired to make image fusion of the preoperative skull and the postoperative skull. The data of the needle tip orientation was acquired on the postoperative image and the accuracy was re-verified by calculating the geometric distance between the needle tip and the planning target after matrix transformation. IBM SPSS Statistics 20 was used for statistical analysis and the paired t-test was used to compare the differences in the accuracy measured by the intraoperative navigation and postoperative image fusion.@*RESULTS@#All 20 interventions were successfully located in oval foramen at the first needle insertion. The mean deviation of the needle tip was (0.56±0.07) mm (measured by the navigation system) and (1.49±0.14) mm (measured by the image fusion), respectively (P<0.001).@*CONCLUSION@#The experimental results show the robot system is efficient and reliable. The navigation accuracy is one of the most significant factors in robotic procedures.

3D printing in vitro modeling for minimally invasive treatment of complex pelvic fractures / 局解手术学杂志

Objective To explore the clinical effect of 3D printing in vitro modeling for minimally invasive treatment of complex pelvic fractures.Methods From April 2016 to June 2017, 18 cases of complex pelvic fractures were treated by 3D printing in vitro modeling were selected.The operation time and intraoperative bleeding volume were recorded.Fracture reduction was evaluated by X-ray, CT and Matta scores, and functional recovery was assessed by Majeed score.Results All 18 patients were followed up for 12 to 24 months, with an average of 15.8 months.The operation time of 18 patients was 80～160 minutes, with an average of (120±23.1) minutes;the amount of bleeding was75～160 m L, with an average of (113.6±29.1) m L;the length of incision was 7～14 cm, with an average of (9.3±1.8) cm.According to the Matta score, the fracture reduction was excellent in 12 cases, good in 4 cases, fair in 2 cases, the excellent and good rate was 88.9％.Majeed score was used to evaluate functional recovery 6 months after operation, the results showed that 13 cases were excellent, 4 cases were good and 1 case was fair, the excellent and good rate was 94.4％.No complications such as internal fixation loosening or breakage occurred during the follow-up period.Conclusion For complex pelvic fractures, 3D printing in vitro modeling assisted minimally invasive surgery can make the operation more precision with less trauma, reduce the incidence of complications, and speed up the recovery of patients.

Limonoids from seeds of Azadirachta indica and their cytotoxic activity / 中国中药杂志

Eight limonoids were isolated from 95% ethanol extracts of neem(Azadirachta indica) seeds by various chromatographic methods. By comparison of their spectroscopic data with those reported in the literatures, these limonoids were determined as salannin(1), 1-detigloyl-1-isobutylsalannin(2), salannol-3-acetate(3), salannol(4), spirosendan(5), 1-detigloyloxy-3-deacetylsalannin-1-en-3-one(6), nimbin(7) and 6-deacetylnimbin(8). Compounds 2 and 5 were firstly isolated from this genus and 5 represented the only example of its type. And 6 is a new natural product. 6 showed inhibitory activity against HeLa and HL-60 cells, with IC₅₀ of(21.61±4.37) and(27.33±5.74) μmol·L⁻¹, respectively. Both 7 and 8 mildly inhibited the growth of HeLa cells, with IC₅₀ of (33.15±5.24) and (38.56±6.41) μmol·L⁻¹, respectively.

Antimicrobial resistance features and molecular typing of clinically isola-ted m ethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus / 中国感染控制杂志

Objective To study antimicrobial resistance and genotyping of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus au-reus(MRSA). Methods A total of 967 no-repetitive strains of Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)isolated from a hospital between January 2014 and November 2015 were collected,antimicrobial susceptibility testing,mecA gene,and Panton-Valentine leukocidin gene(PVL gene)were detected;staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec(SCCmec)typing,multilocus sequence typing(MLST),S.aureus protein A(spa)gene typing,and S.aureus ac-cessory gene regulator(agr)typing were performed with multiplex polymerase chain reaction. Results Of 967 strains of S.aureus,210(21.72%)were MRSA;detection rate of MRSA from sputum specimen was higher than that of skin and soft tissue specimen(68.09% vs 1 1.83% ,P<0.05);vancomycin- and linezolid-resistant S.aureus strains were not found,susceptibility rates of MRSA to gentamicin,tetracycline,erythromycin,clindamycin,levo-floxacin,ciprofloxacin,moxifloxacin,nitrofurantoin,and rifampicin were all lower than those of methicillin-sensi-tive Staphylococcus aureus(MSSA),differences were all statistically significant(all P<0.05);antimicrobial sus-ceptibility rate of MRSA to compound sulfamethoxazole was higher than MSSA,difference was significant(P<0.05). Susceptibility rates of MRSA isolated from skin and soft tissue to gentamicin,levofloxacin,ciprofloxacin,moxifloxacin,and rifampicin were 86.90% -95.24%,while MRSA isolated from sputum were only 1.56% -15.63%.Of 967 strains of S.aureus,210 harbored mecA gene,10 harbored PVL gene,8(3.81%)of 210 MRSA strains weren't typed. The main types of MLST,SCCmec,spa,and agr were ST 239(n= 177 strains),type Ⅲ(n= 177 strains),t 030(n= 177 strains),and typeⅠ(n= 196 strains)respectively.Conclusion The main epidemic clone of MRSA strain in this hospital is ST239-MRSA-SCCmec III-t030,antimicrobial resistance is serious,monitoring on drug-resistant strains in hospital should be strengthened.

The effect of metoprolol on Calpain I and CaN signaling pathway in pressure overload induced myocardial hypertrophy / 天津医药

Objective To study the mechanism of metoprolol preventing pressure overload induced myocardial hypertrophy through inhibiting calcineurin (CaN) and CalpainⅠsignaling pathway in rat model of coarctation of abdominal aorta. Methods Thirty SD rats were used for hypertension rat model induced by coarctation of suprarenal abdominal aorta. Model rats were divided into three groups, sham operation group (n=10), abdominal aortic coarctation group (n=9) and metoprolol group (n=9). The changes of blood pressure [systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP)] and myocardial hypertrophy [the ratio of left ventricular mass/ body mass (LVW/BW)] were measured. RT-PCR was used to detect the expression of CaN mRNA, and Western blot assay was used to detect expressions of CaN and CalpainⅠproteins. The activity of CaN enzyme was detected and compared between three groups. Results Compared with the sham-operated sham operation group, values of SBP, DBP, LVW/BW, protein expressions and activities of CaN mRNA, CaN and CalpainⅠwere significantly increased in operation group (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in SBP and DBP between metoprolol-treated group and the operation group (P>0.05). Furthermore, values of SBP and DBP were significantly higher in metoprolol-treated group than those of sham group (P<0.05). Compared with operation group, values of LVW/BW, the protein expression and activity of CaN mRNA and Calpain Ⅰwere significantly decreased in metoprolol group (P<0.05), which were no significant differences compared with sham group. Conclusion Metoprolol prevents myocardial hypertrophy in abdominal aorta coarctative rats, through inhibiting CalpainⅠand CaN signaling pathways.

Prognostic significance of B7-H3 expression in patients with colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis

Objective: The co-stimulatory molecule B7-H3 plays an important role in prognosis of several malignancies. However, its prognostic value in clinic in patient with colorectal cancer [CRC] is still controversial. This meta-analysis evaluated the relationship between B7-H3 expression and the outcomes of CRC patients

Methods: PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, CNKI and Wanfang database were searched for the studies on the relationship between the expression of B7-H3 and prognosis of CRC patients. Pooled odds ratios [ORs] analysis with 95% confidence interval [95% CIs] for lymph node metastasis, 24-month overall survival and 72-month overall survival were performed mainly using Review Manager 5.0

Results: Six articles including 1,202 total CRC cases were included for the meta-analysis. Pooled analysis with fixed-effects model showed that B7-H3 expression had no relationship with lymphatic metastasis in CRC patients [Fixed-effects, OR= 1.18; 95 % CI:0.87-1.61, P=0.28]. However, B7H3 expression was associated with 24-month overall survival [Fixed-effects, OR=0.48, 95% CI: 0.32-0.74, P<0.001] and 72-month overall survival [Fixed-effects, OR = 0.61, 95% CI: 0.43-0.85, P< 0.01] in CRC patients

Conclusion: The co-stimulatory molecule B7-H3 expression is negatively associated with lymph node metastasis in CRC. However, B7-H3 detection might be a feasible and effective means to predict the prognosis in CRC patients

Effect of atorvastatin on exercise tolerance in patients with diastolic dysfunction and exercise-induced hypertension / 浙江大学学报·医学版

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effect of atorvastatin on exercise tolerance in patients with diastolic dysfunction and exercise-induced hypertension.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled prospective study was performed. Sixty patients with diastolic dysfunction (mitral flow velocity E/A <1) and exercise-induced hypertension (SBP>200 mm Hg) treated with atorvastatin (20 mg q.d) or placebo for 1 year. Cardiopulmonary exercise test and exercise blood pressure measurement were performed. Plasma B-natriuretic peptide (BNP) concentration at rest and at peak exercise, plasma high sensitive-C reaction protein (hs-CRP) and endothelin (ET) concentration were determined at baseline and after treatment.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>After treatment by atorvastatin, the resting SBP, pulse pressure, the peak exercise SBP and BNP were significantly decreased; and the exercise time, metabolic equivalent, maximal oxygen uptake and anaerobic threshold were increased. All of these parameters had significant differences with baseline levels (P<0.05) and the rest pulse pressure, the peak exercise SBP and BNP, and the exercise time had significant differences compared with placebo treatment (P<0.05). Plasma concentrations of hs-CRP and ET were markedly reduced by atorvastatin treatment compared with baseline and placebo (P<0.05). No difference in above parameters was found before and after placebo treatment (P>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>In patients with diastolic dysfunction at rest and exercise-induced hypertension, atorvastatin can effectively reduce plasma hs-CRP and ET level, lower blood pressure and peak exercise SBP, decrease peak exercise plasma BNP concentration, and ultimately improve exercise tolerance.</p>

Results of 779 cases of neonatal fundus screening and risk factors for neonatal fundus diseases / 中国当代儿科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To determine the prevalence and risk factors of retinal diseases of preterm infants and full term for newborns small gestational age born (SGA) by using wide-angle digital retinal imaging system (RetCam3).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Clinical data of 779 preterm and SGA infants whose eyes were detected by RetCam3 between January and December 2013 before discharge were studied retrospectively.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Among the 779 infants, there were 69 cases of retinal hemorrhage (8.9%), 10 cases (1.3%) of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), 9 cases of retinal exudative changes, 4 cases of retinal myelinated nerve fibers, 2 cases of congenita cataract, 3 cases of retinal chromatosis, 2 cases of retinal crystalline changes and 1 case of retinoblastoma. Logistic regression analysis indicated that low birth weight and gestational age and the history of oxygen inhalation were risk factors for the development of ROP and that vaginal delivery and mechanical ventilation increased the risk of retinal hemorrhage.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Neonatal fundus diseases may be so various and harmful that early fundus screening should be carried out on high-risk infants, such as preterm and SAG infants. Preventive measures should be taken against the risk factors for fundus diseases.</p>

Aliskiren ameliorates sympathetic nerve sprouting and suppresses the inducibility of ventricular tachyarrhythmia in postinfarcted rat heart / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Aliskiren is an oral renin inhibitor, which inhibits the first rate limiting step in the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. In this study, sympathetic nerve sprouting and the inducibility of ventricular fibrillation after aliskiren treatment in myocardial infarction were investigated.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Male Sprague Dawley rats after coronary artery ligation were randomly allocated to four groups: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor enalapril, angiotensin receptor blocker valsartan, β adrenergic receptor blocker carvedilol and rennin inhibitor aliskiren treatment for six weeks. Electrophysiological study, histological examination and Western blotting were performed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The plasma norepinephrine level and sympathetic nerve innervation significantly increased in treated infarcted rats compared to untreated rats. Aliskiren treatment reduced the sympathetic nerve innervations after myocardial infarction. There is no significant difference in sympathetic nerve innervations after myocardial infarction among the enalapril, valsartan, carvediloand or aliskiren treated groups. Programmed electrical stimulation study showed that inducible ventricular arrhythmia was reduced, ventricular fibrillation threshold was increased and ventricular effective refractory period was prolonged in enalapril, valsartan, carvedilol and aliskiren treated infarcted rats compared to untreated infarcted rats. Cardiomyocytic apoptosis in infarcted region was significantly decreased in enalapril, valsartan, carvedilol and aliskiren treated infarcted rats.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Aliskiren ameliorated cardiomyocytic apoptosis, attenuated the sympathetic nerve innervations and reduced the vulnerability of ventricular arrhythmias after myocardial infarction. Enalapril, valsartan and carvedilol have similar effects as aliskiren on cardiomyocytic apoptosis, sympathetic nerve innervations and vulnerability of ventricular arrhythmias after myocardial infarction.</p>

Metoprolol attenuates pressure overload-induced myocardial hypertrophy through modulating Dryk1A-ASF-CaMKIIδ signaling pathways / 中华心血管病杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>Previous study showed that the signaling pathway of dual-specificity tyrosine-phosphorylated and regulated kinase 1A (Dyrk1A)-alternative splicing factor (ASF)- alternative splicing of Ca(2+)/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IIδ (CaMKIIδ) is related to myocardial hypertrophy. The aim of present study was to determine the effect and related mechamism of metoprolol on pressure overload induced myocardial hypertrophy.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Pressure overload-induced hypertension was induced by coarctation of suprarenal abdominal aorta in rats. Rats were randomly divided into sham-operated control, hypertension and hypertension plus metoprolol (30 mg×kg(-1)×d(-1)) groups (n = 10 each). Blood pressure, the left ventricular weight to body weight ratio and cardiomyocytes area were measured, the protein expression of Dyrk1A and ASF were determined by Western blot and mRNA expression of alternative splicing of CaMKIIδ was detected by RT-PCR.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Four weeks after coarctation, cardiac hypertrophy was evidenced in rats of hypertensive group, and the protein expression of Dyrk1A was significantly upregulated, while the expression of ASF was significantly downregulated, the mRNA expression of CaMKIIδ A and B were significantly upregulated and mRNA expression of CaMKIIδ C was significantly downregulated compared to those in sham-operated control rats (all P < 0.05). Treatment with metoprolol effectively attenuated cardiac hypertrophy and reversed pressure overload induced changes on Dyrk1A and ASF, and alternative splicing of CaMKIIδ (all P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Metoprolol attenuates pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy possibly through modulating Dryk1A-ASF-CaMKIIδ signaling pathways.</p>

Pathological changes in rats with acute Dysosma versipellis poisoning / 法医学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the pathological changes of major organs in rats with acute Dysosma versipellis poisoning and investigate the toxic mechanism and the injuries of target tissues and organs.@*METHODS@#Forty Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into three experimental groups, which were given the gavage with 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 LDo doses of Dysosma versipellis decoction, and one control group, which was given the gavage with 1.0 LD0 dose of normal saline. The rats were sacrificed 14 days after Dysosma versipellis poisoning and samples including brain, heart, liver, lung, and kidney were taken. After pathological process, the pathological changes of the major organs and tissues were observed by light microscope and electron microscope. The experimental data were statistical analyzed by chi2 test.@*RESULTS@#The observations of light microscopy: loose cytoplasm of neurons with loss of most Nissl bodies; swelling of myocardial cells with disappearance of intercalated disk and striations; hepatocellular edema with ballooning degeneration; and swelling epithelial cells of renal proximal convoluted tubule with red light coloring protein-like substances in the tube. The observations of electron microscopy: the structures of cell membrane and nuclear membrane of neurons were destroyed; cytoplasm of neurons, obvious edema; and most organelles, destroyed and disappeared. The mortalities of rats after acute poisoning of the four groups increased with doses (P < 0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Acute Dysosma versipellis poisoning can cause multi-organ pathological changes. There is a positive correlation between the toxic effect and the dosage. The target tissues and organs are brain (neurons), heart, liver and kidney.

Role of valsartan on myocardial Calpain I, calcineurin and Ca/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IIδ expression of renovascular hypertensive rats / 中华心血管病杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To determine the protein expression of Calpain I, mRNA and protein expressions and activity of calcineurin, and the alternative splicing of Ca/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) δ in the hypertrophic heart, and to investigate the effect of angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker valsartan (Val) on cardiac hypertrophy and the level of Calpain I, calcineurin and CaMKIIδ in renovascular hypertensive rats model.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Rats were randomly divided into sham-operated control (n=8), hypertension (n=8) and hypertension plus Val (n=8, 30 mg×kg(-1)×(-1)). The renovascular hypertension was induced by two kidney-one clip methods in rats. The ratio of left ventricular weight to body weight was measured, the mRNA expression of calcineurin and alternative splicing of CaMKIIδ were determined by RT-PCR, the protein expression of Calpain I and calcineurin were measured by Western blot and the activity of calcineurin activity was assayed by a specialized kit.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Eight weeks after procedure, hypertension rats developed significantly cardiac hypertrophy, and the protein expression of Calpain I, mRNA and protein expression and the activity of calcineurin were significantly increased compared sham-operated control rats (all P<0.01), the mRNA expression of CaMKIIδA and B increased, CaMKIIδC mRNA decreased (P<0.01). Treatment with valsartan effectively attenuated cardiac hypertrophy and reversed hypertension induced changes on myocardial Calpain I, calcineurin and CaMKIIδ.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Valsartan attenuates cardiac hypertrophy in renovascular hypertensive rats, possibly through inhibiting Calpain I, calcineurin and CaMKIIδ signaling pathways.</p>

Reversal of multidrug resistance in renal cell carcinoma by short hairpin RNA targeting MDR1 gene / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Over-expression of P-glycoprotein (P-gp), encoded by the MDR1 gene, confers multidrug resistance (MDR) in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and is a major reason for unsuccessful chemotherapy. This study aimed to determine the effct of RNA interference (RNAi) on the reversal of MDR in human RCC.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We designed and selected one short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting MDR1 gene, which is stably expressed from integrated plasmid and transfected by lentivirus fluid in human RCC A498 cell.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The MDR1-targeted RNAi resulted in decreased MDR1 gene mRNA level (P < 0.001), almost abolished P-gp expression and reversed MDR to different chemotherapy drugs in the RCC A498 cell line.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>MDR could be reversed by RNAi in human RCC A498 cell line, which may be used for clinical application in future.</p>

Histone deacetylase inhibitor MS-275 treatment alters immune molecule content and categories in hepatocarcinoma exosomes / 中华肝脏病杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effects of the histone deacetylase inhibitor, MS-275, on the immune molecule content and categories in hepatocarcinoma exosomes.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Exosomes were isolated from the human hepatocarcinoma cell lines, HepG2 and Hep3b, and purified by a combination technique of ultrafiltration centrifugation and sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation. The expressions of heat shock protein (HSP)70, human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-I, HLA-DR, cluster of differentiation (CD) 80 and NY-ESO-1 on exosomes were analyzed with immunoelectron microscopy and Western blotting before and after MS-275 treatment. Intergroup differences were statistically analyzed by the Student's paired t-test.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>MS-275 treatment of both HepG2 and Hep3b cell types significantly increased the numbers of exosomes, their total protein content, and expression of HSP70, HLA-I and CD80 (per 100 exosomes), as compared to non-treated cells (all, P less than 0.01). MS-275 was also found to induce de novo expression of HLA-DR, but had no significant effect on NY-ESO-1 expression (P more than 0.05). The findings from immunoelectron microscopy confirmed those from Western blotting.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The histone deacetylase inhibitor, MS-275, can significantly alter the immune molecule content and categories in exosomes of hepatocarcinoma cells. The differential expression profile may reflect an anti-cancer immune response and represent molecular targets for novel anti-hepatoma therapeutic or preventative strategies.</p>

Comparison of four imaging examinations of shoulder joint injury in forensic expertise / 法医学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the value of four imaging examinations, including the X-ray, CT, MRI and gas-iodine double contrast CT analyses, in the forensic expertise of shoulder joint injury.@*METHODS@#Imaging data of shoulder joint injury, by the X-ray, CT, MRI and gas-iodine double contrast CT were retrieved and analyzed.@*RESULTS@#The correct diagnosis rates of fracture and soft tissue injury by X-ray, CT and MRI were 52.8%, 72.0% and 63.2%, as well as 0.0%, 32.9% and 82.5%, respectively. The correct diagnosis rate of soft tissue injury by gas-iodine double contrast CT was 100%.@*CONCLUSION@#X-ray is a useful screening method, CT is better for diagnosis of fracture, and MRI is fit for diagnosis of soft tissue injury. Gas-iodine double contrast CT can reflect not only the soft tissue injury but also its severity. Thus, combined application of X-ray, CT, MRI and gas-iodine double contrast CT can provide important imaging information for forensic expertise in shoulder joint injury.

Advanced dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans treated with imatinib mesylate / 中华肿瘤杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the efficacy, side effects and toxicity of imatinib mesylate in the treatment of patients with locally advanced and/or metastatic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Twenty-four cases of advanced DFSP diagnosed by pathology and treated in our hospital from Nov. 2004 to Oct. 2009 were included in this study. The patients were treated with imatinib mesylate (dosage: 400 mg, po, qd) and carefully observed for treatment efficacy, side effects and survival time. There were 2 patients taking the drug as second line therapy, and other 22 patients as third or more than third line therapy.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The 24 patients were evaluable for the efficacy. There were 8 patients (33.3%) with CR, 10 pts (41.7%) PR, 2 patients (8.3%) SD, and 4 patients (16.7%) PD. The disease control rate (DCR = CR+PR+SD) was 83.3%. The median response time in 18 cases with CR and PR was 5.6 months. The median survival time in 20 cases with disease control was 30 months, however, that in nonresponse (PD) cases was only 10 months. Side reactions related to imatinib mesylate included nausea and vomiting (20.8%), neutropenia (12.5%), and edema (8.3%).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Our results are consistent with previous reports in the literature. Imatinib is a safe and effective moleucular target drug used for Chinese. Only mild adverse reactions occur in the treated patients. It is worth using imatinib in the treatment of advanced DFSP patients.</p>