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Objective To investigate the effects of Jinqi Zhizhu Decoction (JQZZD) on gastric motility of GK rats with diabetic gastroparesis (DGP); To discuss its mechanism of action. Methods 12 out of 80 male GK rats were randomly selected as normal group, and others were induced to be DGP model by irregular feeding with high sugar and high fat diet for 8 weeks. The model rats were randomly divided into model group, positive medicine group, JQZZD low-, medium-, and high-dose groups. All rats were given continuous intragastric administration for 12 weeks. The residual rate of pigment in stomach was detected and calculated. The concentration of DA, ACh and 5-HT in plasma were detected by ELISA. The morphological changes of gastric antrum were observed by HE staining. The ultrastructure of mucous layer of gastric antrum was observed by transmission electron microscope. The protein expressions of Rho A, ROCK1 and ROCK2 were detected by Western blot. Results Compared with normal group, the residual rate of pigment in model group increased, while DA, ACh and 5-HT, relative amount of protein expressions of Rho A, ROCK1 and ROCK2 decreased (P＜0.01). Compared with model group, the residual rate of pigment in positive medicine group and JQZZD high-dose group decreased, while DA, ACh and 5-HT, relative amount of protein expressions of Rho A, ROCK1 and ROCK2 increased (P＜0.05, P＜0.01), and morphological changes and ultrastructure of mucous layer obviously improved. There was no significant differences in the residual rate of pigment, DA content and protein expressions of Rho A, ROCK1 and ROCK2 between positive medicine group and JQZZD high-dose group (P＞0.05). Compared with JQZZD low-dose group, the residual rate of pigment in JQZZD high-dose group decreased, while DA, ACh and 5-HT, relative amount of protein expressions of Rho A, ROCK1 and ROCK2 increased (P＜0.05, P＜0.01). Conclusion JQZZD may improve gastric motility, promote gastric emptying, and improve and repair damage of mucous membrane in the gastric antrum. All of these may be related to regulating protein expressions of Rho A/ROCK signal pathway.
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Objective Normal nucleus pulposus cells (nNPCs) can induce the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).However, the inductive effect of degeneration nucleus pul-posus cells ( dNPCs ) on MSCs has not been determined .This study aimed to compare nNPCs with dNPCs in inducing MSCs into nucleus pulposuslike cells. Methods MSCs (cell line) were co-cultured with NPCs (cell line/isolated from patients with intervertebral disc degeneration) in 3D in vitro.The cells were divided into 5 groups:nNPCs control group, dNPCs control group, MSCs control group, nNPCs-MSCs group (MSCs induced by nNPCs), dNPCs-MSCs group (MSCs induced by dNPCs).After co-cultured for 7 days, the expression level of aggrecan (ACAN), type II collagen (COL-2), SOX-9, matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and MMP-3 in all the 5 groups'cellswere detected by RT-PCR and Western-blot. Results The RT-PCR results showed the expression of ACAN , COL-2 and SOX-9 in nNPCs-MSCs group was higher than that in dNPCs control group and dNPCs -MSCs group (all P<0.05).The expression of MMP-1 and MMP-3 in nNPCs-MSCs group and dNPCs-MSCs group was lower than that in dNPCs control group ( all P<0.01) , but there was no difference when compared with nNPCs control group and MSCs control group (all P>0.05).Western-blot analysis showed that the expression of ACAN , COL-2 and SOX-9 in nNPCs-MSCs group was higher than that in dNPCs control group and dNPCs-MSCs group (all P<0.05).The expression of MMP-1 and MMP-3 in nNPCs-MSCs group and dNPCs-MSCs group was lower than that in nNPCs control group and dNPCs control group ( all P<0.01) , but there was no difference compared with MSCs control group ( all P>0.05) . Conclusion Both nNPCs and dNPCs could induce the differentiation of MSCs into nucleus pulposus cells .After co-cultured with nNPCs, the expression level of ACAN, COL-2 and SOX-9 of MSCs was similar to that of nNPCs, which was superior to the induc-tion of MSCs by dNPCs under the same culture conditions .
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Objective·To explore the value of applying CT/MRI image registration and fusion combined with 3D printing technique in pre-surgical planning of refractory pelvic tumors. Methods·A retrospective analysis was performed on the cases with refractory pelvic tumors admitted between March 2014 and December 2016 in Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. CT/MRI examinations were performed as a routine pre-surgical procedure, and the resulting images were subject to rapid registration and fusion with the Medraw software in order to accurately determine the tumor boundaries and to be used as references in designing and making patient-specific tumor models, prostheses, and implants by 3D printing technique. Results·A total of 13 cases with refractory pelvic tumors were included in this study (8 cases of chondrosarcoma, 1 case of osteosarcoma with aneurysmal bone cyst, 1 case of dedifferentiated sarcoma, 1 case of fibrous connective tissue hyperplasia, 1 case of solitary fibrous tumor/hemangiopericytoma, and 1 case of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma) with an average age of (50.0±8.5) years. According to the Enneking classification,there were 2 cases in zone Ⅰ , 2 in zones Ⅰ + Ⅱ , 1 in zones Ⅱ + Ⅲ , 3 in zones Ⅰ + Ⅱ + Ⅲ , 1 in zones Ⅰ + Ⅱ + Ⅳ , 1 in zonesⅠ + Ⅱ + Ⅲ + Ⅳ , 1 in zones Ⅰ + Ⅳ , 1 in zones Ⅱ + Ⅳ , and 1 in zone Ⅳ. The mean maximal tumor diameter was (15.15±4.81) cm without implicating the pelvic blood vessels. Results from intraoperative frozen section at resection boundaries and the installation of prosthesis showed that the actual surgical procedure was consistent with the surgical planning based on the reported image fusion technique. Conclusion·CT/MRI image registration and fusion technique combined with 3D printing technique can accurately determine the resection boundary of pelvic tumors and assist in designing of individualized prosthesis model and surgical guide, which has a great value in pre-surgical planning and clinical treatment of refractory pelvic tumors.
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Objective·To explore the value of applying CT/MRI image registration and fusion combined with 3D printing technique in pre-surgical planning of refractory pelvic tumors. Methods·A retrospective analysis was performed on the cases with refractory pelvic tumors admitted between March 2014 and December 2016 in Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. CT/MRI examinations were performed as a routine pre-surgical procedure, and the resulting images were subject to rapid registration and fusion with the Medraw software in order to accurately determine the tumor boundaries and to be used as references in designing and making patient-specific tumor models, prostheses, and implants by 3D printing technique. Results·A total of 13 cases with refractory pelvic tumors were included in this study (8 cases of chondrosarcoma, 1 case of osteosarcoma with aneurysmal bone cyst, 1 case of dedifferentiated sarcoma, 1 case of fibrous connective tissue hyperplasia, 1 case of solitary fibrous tumor/hemangiopericytoma, and 1 case of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma) with an average age of (50.0±8.5) years. According to the Enneking classification,there were 2 cases in zone Ⅰ , 2 in zones Ⅰ + Ⅱ , 1 in zones Ⅱ + Ⅲ , 3 in zones Ⅰ + Ⅱ + Ⅲ , 1 in zones Ⅰ + Ⅱ + Ⅳ , 1 in zonesⅠ + Ⅱ + Ⅲ + Ⅳ , 1 in zones Ⅰ + Ⅳ , 1 in zones Ⅱ + Ⅳ , and 1 in zone Ⅳ. The mean maximal tumor diameter was (15.15±4.81) cm without implicating the pelvic blood vessels. Results from intraoperative frozen section at resection boundaries and the installation of prosthesis showed that the actual surgical procedure was consistent with the surgical planning based on the reported image fusion technique. Conclusion·CT/MRI image registration and fusion technique combined with 3D printing technique can accurately determine the resection boundary of pelvic tumors and assist in designing of individualized prosthesis model and surgical guide, which has a great value in pre-surgical planning and clinical treatment of refractory pelvic tumors.
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Objective To investigate and dispose an outbreak of seasonal influenza in hospital,so as to provide reference for the prevention and control of influenza outbreak in hospital.Methods Eight cases of influenza-like in-fection occurred in the department of neurosurgery at a hospital between July 29 and August 7,2014,epidemiologi-cal investigation was conducted,throat swabs of infected persons were collected for laboratory detection.Results Of 8 infected persons,6 were health care workers (HCWs)in department of neurosurgery,1 was a family member of HCW,and 1 was a patient,the major symptoms of the infected persons were low-grade fever,sore throat,and ma-laise,there were 67 patients and HCWs in this department,the attack rate of influenza was 11.94%,there was no similar infection in other departments of the hospital during the same period.The throat swabs from 6 infected HCWs were positive in influenza virus nucleic acid detection.Office for healthcare-associated infection (HAI)man-agement participated the investigation,after active isolation and antiviral treatment,the outbreak was effectively controlled.Conclusion This HAI outbreak is a seasonal influenza H3 outbreak,ventilation and environmental dis-infection in wards should be strengthened when central air conditioning is running,anti-influenza vaccination among HCWs should be performed during the epidemic season of influenza,and surveillance should be strengthened to pre-vent influenza outbreak in hospital.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To establish and evaluate a mouse model of bronchial asthma with Yin deficiency syndrome.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The mouse model of bronchial asthma with Yin deficiency syndrome was established by the treatment with injecting ovalbumin (OVA) two times to sensitize, inhaling OVA 14 times to stimulate, and using thyroxin through lavage during late stimulation. This model was evaluated through body weight, asthmatic behaviors, respiratory function, autonomous activity, lung pathology, and pulmonary fluid clearance.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>OVA combined with thyroxin was an appropriate method to induce the mouse model with increased food and water intake, autonomous activity, asthmatic behaviors score, and respiratory rate, decreased body weight, tidal volume, and wet/dry ratio of lung, and changed with pathology of lung tissue. The changes of the above mentioned parameters indicated that the model was the bronchial asthma with Yin deficiency syndrome.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The OVA combined with thyroxin is a good pattern to establish a mouse model of bronchial asthma with Yin deficiency syndrome successfully, which can highly simulate the clinical symptoms of this disease.</p>
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Animais , Camundongos , Asma , Brônquios , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Ovalbumina , Tiroxina , Deficiência da Energia YinRESUMO
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the effects of Volatile Oil of Radix Angelicae Sinensis (VOA) on experimental asthma in rat model based on abnormal immune functions of Treg cells.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>After grouping, the asthmatic rats were developed through injecting OVA and AI(OH)3 for sensitization and then administering OVA aerosol for challenge, and the respiratory functions, asthmatic behaviors, IL-10 levels in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) (ELISA) and Foxp3 expression (immunohistochemistry) in lung of asthmatic rats were observed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>VOA at the doses of 40-160 mg/kg could improve the respiratory functions and the asthmatic behaviors, and upgrade IL-10 levels in BALF and Foxp3 expression in lung of asthmatic rats.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>VOA has some effects of anti-asthma and one of the mechanisms is to improving the lower immune functions of Treg cells.</p>