Arthroscopic minimally invasive reduction for talus posterior process fractures / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of arthroscopic minimally invasive reduction in the treatment of talus posterior process fractures.Methods:The clinical data were retrospectively studied of the 42 patients with talus posterior process fracture who had been admitted to Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Hospital of Wuhan from January 2010 to June 2021. There were 25 males and 17 females, aged from 21 to 60 years (average, 40.5 years). They were assigned into 2 groups according to their different treatments. In the arthroscopic group of 15 cases, arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation (ARIF) were conducted via the posteromedial and posterolateral approaches; in the open reduction group of 27 cases, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) were conducted via the posteromedial para-Achilles approach. The 2 groups were compared in terms of operation time, blood loss, hospital stay, fracture clinical healing time, postoperative complications, and the American Society for Foot and Ankle Surgery (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score at one year postoperation.Results:There was no significant difference in the preoperative general data between the 2 groups, showing comparability ( P> 0.05). The arthroscopic group incurred significantly less blood loss [(32.0±11.5) mL], hospital stay [(5.3±1.8) d], and fracture clinical healing time [(4.6±1.0) months], and a significantly lower incidence of postoperative complications [20.0% (3/15)] than the open reduction group did [(80.0±15.2) mL, (8.4±2.4) d, (6.3±2.2) months, and 29.6% (8/27)], but significantly longer operation time [(74.0±8.9) min] than the open reduction group [(62.9±5.1) min] ( P<0.05). The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scores at one year postoperation in both groups were higher than those before operation. The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scores in the arthroscopic group [(83.0±13.0) points] were significantly higher than those in the open reduction group [(72.3±16.0) points] ( P<0.05). Conclusion:ARIF is a preferred minimally invasive treatment for talus posterior process fractures, because it leads to a smaller incision, less blood loss, shorter hospital stay, quicker clinical healing, a lower incidence of postoperative complications, and better functional improvement of the ankle and hindfoot than ORIF.

Fascia lata autograft bridging combined with long head of biceps tendon transposition for irreparable massive rotator cuff tear / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the early clinical effect of fascia lata autograft bridging combined with the long head of biceps tendon transposition for treatment of irreparable massive rotator cuff tear.Methods:All of 31 cases of massive irreparable rotator cuff tear treated in our hospital from March 2016 to March 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. Among them, 17 cases (10 males, 7 females) were repaired with fascia lata autograft bridging under arthroscopy (patch group), the average age was 61.47±6.63 (ranging from 51 to 72) and 14 cases (4 males, 10 females) were repaired with fascia lata autograft bridging combined with the long head of biceps tendon transposition (combined group), the average age was 62.57±6.11 (ranging from 53 to 71). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative complications, visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain before operation, at 1 week and 12 months after operation, Constant-Murley score of shoulder joint and American Association of shoulder and elbow Surgeons (ASES) score before operation, at 6 months and 12 months after operation were compared between the two groups. The outcome of rotator cuff healing was evaluated by MRI 1 year after operation.Results:All patients were followed up for 12-27 months (mean 18.33 ±6.8 months). There was no perioperative complication, and there was no significant difference in operation time between the two groups ( P>0.05) . The VAS score in the patch group was significantly higher than the combined group 1 week after operation ( t=2.09, P=0.048) , and there was no significant difference in VAS score 12 months after operation between the two groups. Constant-Murley score and ASES score in the combined group were significantly higher than the patch group at 6 months after operation ( t=5.23, P<0.001; t=4.45, P<0.001) , and there was no significant difference in Constant score and ASES score between the two groups at 12 months after operation. Constant score and ASES score in the two groups were significantly higher than those before operation. One year after operation, the MRI of the affected shoulder showed that the incidence of autograft patch thinning (Sugaya grade III) was 52.94%, the autograft patch structure failure rate (Sugaya grade IV and V) was 17.65% in the patch group, the autograft patch thinning rate (Sugaya grade III) was 35.71%, and the structural failure rate (Sugaya grade IV and V) was 7.14% in the combined group. The difference was statistically significant (χ 2=7.12, P=0.028) . Conclusion:Fascia lata autograft patch bridging combined with long head of biceps tendon transposition technique for treatment of irreparable massive rotator cuff tear has less pain 1 week after operation and better recovery of shoulder function half a year after operation. MRI showed better patch healing 1 year after operation.

Gonococcal infections of the penile skin and accessory glands in men: high-frequency ultrasound features and their clinical significance / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective:To investigate ultrasonographic manifestations of gonococcal infections of the penile skin and accessory glands in men, and to assess their clinical significance.Methods:From January 2014 to January 2021, male patients with gonococcal infections of the penile skin and accessory glands were collected from Department of Dermatology, Changshu No.1 People′s Hospital. The diagnosis had been confirmed by laboratory examinations, and these patients had not received relevant treatment. The real-time ultrasound imaging system SIEMENS ACUSON X300 was used to examine the penile skin and accessory gland lesions infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, with the probe frequency ranging from 7.5 to 15 MHz. Patients with tubular anechoic fluid-filled areas on the high-frequency ultrasound images received a single dose of intramuscular ceftriaxone (1 g) ; those with oval-shaped anechoic fluid-filled areas on the high-frequency ultrasound images received incision and drainage followed by intramuscular injection of ceftriaxone at a dose of 1 g once a day for 5 consecutive days; those with hypoechoic or mixed echoic areas on the high-frequency ultrasound images received intramuscular injection of ceftriaxone at a dose of 1 g once a day for 5 consecutive days, and if the nodules did not regress after 1-month treatment, local resection would be performed. One month after the treatment, the patients were followed up, and the efficacy was evaluated. Results:A total of 32 male patients with gonococcal infections of the penile skin and accessory glands were collected. They were aged 28.54 ± 3.27 years, all had a history of non-marital sexual contact, and the duration from non-marital sexual contact to the onset of symptoms was 4.45 ± 1.03 days. The disease course was 8.64 ± 1.87 days. Lesions were all solitary, and located at the external urethral meatus in 16 cases (50.00%) , at the glans penis in 7 cases (21.88%) , beside the foreskin frenulum in 5 cases (15.62%) , and at the penile raphe in 4 cases (12.50%) . Sixteen patients (50.00%) presented with sinus-like lesions, 9 (28.13%) with abscesses, 7 (21.87%) with nodules, and all had tenderness on palpation. High-frequency ultrasound examination showed tubular anechoic fluid-filled areas in 16 cases (50.00%) , oval-shaped anechoic fluid-filled areas in 7 cases (21.88%) , hypoechoic areas in 5 cases (15.62%) , and mixed echoic areas in 4 cases (12.50%) . Gonococcal infections involved the cavernous body of the urethra in 16 cases (50.00%) , cavernous body of the penis in 5 cases (15.62%) , and subcutaneous tissue of the penis in 11 cases (34.38%) . After the treatment, all the patients were cured.Conclusion:High-frequency ultrasound can be used in the assessment of skin lesions and selection of treatment regimens for male patients with gonococcal infections of the penile skin and accessory glands.

Status of anxiety and depression in male patients with gonococcal infection in paraurethral ducts before and after paraurethral duct dilatation / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To verify the change of the anxiety and depression of patients anteriorposterior treatment at paraurethral duct dilitation after gonococcal infection of paraurethral duct.Methods Twenty-eight patients of paraurethral duct dilatation after male gonococcal infection of paraurethral duct were enrolled,and the patients were treated in the Department of Dermatology and Venerology,the First People's Hospital of Changshu City.The anxiety and depression of patients anteriorposterior treatment were assessed and compared with Hamilton depression scale and Hamilton anxiety scale.Results The total scores of Hamilton depression scale and Hamilton anxiety scale before treatment were positively correlated with course of disease (r =0.481,P =0.0095;r =0.549,P =0.0025).The total scores of Hamilton depression and anxiety before treatment were from 1 to 31 (18.9±7.5) and from 4 to 30 (14.9±6.8).The symptoms of depression and anxiety appeared in 11 patients and 15 patients respectively.The total scores of Hamilton depression andanxiety after treatment were from 0 to 8 (4.3±1.7) and from 0 to 8 (3.3±1.7).There was no symptom of depression and anxiety.The difference of the total score of Hamilton depression and anxiety before and after treatment had statistical significance (t =12.270,P＜0.001,t =10.626,P＜0.001).The difference of positive rate of depressive and anxious symptom before and after treatment had statistical significance too (x2 =9.05,P=0.003;x2 =13.06,P=0.000).Conclusions The sequelae of gonococcal paraurethral duct infection in male paraurethral duct dilatation can result in the anxiety and depression of patients,which should be treated.Effective therapy can relieve or cure the anxiety and depression of patients without the assistance of psychotropic drugs.

Expression and clinical significance of long non-coding RNA exocyst complex component 7 in hepatocellular carcinoma / 临床肝胆病杂志

ObjectiveTo investigate the expression and clinical significance of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) exocyst complex component 7 (EXOC7) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). MethodsA total of 79 pairs of HCC tissue samples and adjacent tissue samples were collected from the patients who underwent HCC surgery from January 2010 to January 2014. Real-time PCR was used to measure the expression of lncRNA EXOC7 in HCC tissue and adjacent tissue, and its association with pathological features and prognosis was analyzed. The t-test was used for comparison of continuous data between two groups, and the chi-square test or the Fisher’s exact test was used for comparison of categorical data between two groups. The Kaplan-Meier method was used for the analysis of survival and recurrence curves after surgery, and the Cox regression model was used for the analysis of survival and recurrence data. ResultsThe expression of lncRNA EXOC7 in HCC tissue was significantly higher than that in adjacent tissue (6.211±0.637 vs 2.924±0.415, t=4.106, P＜0.01). The expression of lncRNA EXOC7 was associated with tumor size (χ2=5.157, P=0.023), presence or absence of portal vein tumor thrombus (χ2=4.049, P=0.044), presence or absence of organ metastasis (χ2=4.345, P=0.037), and TNM stage (χ2=6.479, P=0.011). The high lncRNA EXOC7 expression group had significantly shorter disease-free survival and overall survival than the low lncRNA EXOC7 expression group (χ2=8.215, P＜0.001; χ2=6.091, P=0.001). The Cox multivariate regression analysis showed that lncRNA EXOC7 expression, tumor size, portal vein tumor thrombus, organ metastasis, and TNM stage were independent factors for the prognosis of HCC (all P＜0.05). ConclusionLncRNA EXOC7 is involved in the regulation of the development and progression of HCC and may become a new reference index for the prognosis of HCC.

Factors related to healing time and scarring of herpes zoster in head and face / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To investigate the healing degree of lesions of herpes zoster in the head and face and the risk factor of the discosmetic sequelae.Methods 92 case of herpes zoster in the head and face were enrolled in this study.The patients were treated in dermatological clinic of Changshu No.1 People's Hospital from Jan.2017 to Jun.2018.The clinical data were recorded,such as the time of control,improving and healing of lesion,sex,age,position,the time of therapy starting and the behavior of scratching,extrusion and divest crust.The blood glucose and serum albumin of patients were measured.We observed the remained scars and performed statistic analysis.Results In diabetes group,the control and healing time was (2.40±1.28) d and (10.38+2.47) d respectively,meanwhile the control and healing time was (1.72 ± 0.94) d and (8.32 ± 2.66) d respectively in non-diabetes group (P＜0.05).The single factor analysis indicated that the age,position,diabetes,lesion extrusion,divest crust were the correlation factors of the zoster scar in head and face (P＜0.05).Nevertheless the multifactor logistic regression indicated that the position,diabetes and divest crust were independent risk factors of the zoster scar in head and face (P＜0.05).Conclusions The healing of herpes zoster is affected by diabetes.The independent risk factors of zoster scar in head and face are non-trigeminal nerves positions,diabetes and divest crust.

Analysis of clinical characteristics of chronic abdominal pain in children / 中国基层医药

Objective To analyze the clinical prevalence,distributed characteristic of different ages,clinical characteristics and pathogenic factors of chronic abdominal pain in children.Methods A database in which outpa-tient and inpatient of abdominal pain during 2 -14 years old were collected from January 2011 to December 2015 was established by utilizing HIS system.A statistical analysis was made in age,sex,onset time,time of duration,mesenteric lymph node status and surgical situation.Results A total of 13 256 times abdominalgia were enrolled from January 2011 to December 2015.7 390 patients were diagnosed as unexplained abdominal pain,including 1 005 patients (13.59%)were diagnosed as chronic abdominal pain.A male -to -female ratio was 1.06:1.The average age was 6 years(ranged 2 -14 years).The average age of the boys was (6.02 ±2.87)years,which of the girls was (5.93 ± 2.79)years,there was no statistically significant difference between them(t =0.47,P =0.63).The peak age of chro-nic abdominal pain in children was mainly from 3 to 7 years old.The incidence decreased with age increased.The average time of duration was (16.70 ±11.69)months,that of the boys was (17.39 ±12.12)months,and that of the girls was (15.96 ±11.19)months,there was statistically significant difference between them(t =1.93,P =0.05). Mesenteric lymphadenectasis was detected in 731 patients(72.74%).The age constituent ratio decreased with age increased.The peak age of the prevalence coincided with peak age of the mesenteric lymphadenectasis.21 patients underwent surgical procedures,organic lesions accounted for 2.08%.Conclusion The peak age of the prevalence of chronic abdominal pain in children is mainly from 3 to 7 years old.Potential organic causes are rarely linked to chronic abdominal pain in children.Most of them are functional abdominal pain.The appendix and mesenteric lymphadenecta-sis might play an important role in children with chronic abdominal pain.The therapeutic aim of CAP in children is to make the children back to their normal life by exclude the organic causes and relieve their pain.The natural history of chronic abdominal pain suggests that symptoms remit spontaneously with increasing age.

Preparation and Quality Evaluation of Propylthiouracil Solid Lipid Nanoparticles / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To optimize the formulation and preparation technology of Propylthiouracil(PTU)solid lipid nanopar-ticles(PTU-SLN)and to evaluate the quality of PLN-SLN. METHODS:PTU-SLN was prepared by emulsion ultrasound dispersing method. The formulation of PTU-SLN was optimized by orthogonal design with the entrapment efficacy and particle size as index, using the amount of lipid material,soybean lecithin and poloxamer 188 and ultrasonic time as factors. The quality of prepared nanoparticles was evaluated with particle size,Zeta potential,entrapment efficiency,stability and in vitro drug release rate as in-dex. RESULTS:The optimal formulation and technology was as follows as lipid material 0.6 g,soybean lecithin 1.0 g,poloxamer 188 0.8 g,ultrasonic time 10 min. The obtained PTU-SLN was round and smooth in appearance and distributed evenly in particle size with average particle size of 93.5 nm,Zeta potential of -30.8 mV and average entrapment efficiency of 74.9%. Prepared nanoparticles had no significant change after placing for 15 d at 4 ℃. Accumulative release rate of PTU-SLN was 56.1% at 4 hour in vitro and reached 98.4% at 24 hour. CONCLUSIONS:PTU-SLN is prepared successfully and reasonable in technology,and can reach sustained-release effects.

Treatment of Night Large Dose of Sodium Valproate on Benign Childhood Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes：A Report of 45 Cases / 医药导报

Objective To study the effect of night large dose of sodium valproate on epileptiform discharges,and cognitive function of benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes. Methods Ninety cases of benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes were randomly divided into treatment group and control group (n= 45), both groups received regular total doses of sodium valproate therapy 25-30 mg?kg-1 ?d-1 . Patients in the treatment group received treatment that night doses of sodium valproate was double of morning doses. Every night dose was (17.96±1.21) mg?kg-1 , and every morning dose was (8.92±0.62) mg?kg-1 . The control group received the same dose [(13.37±0.80) mg?kg-1 ] of sodium alproate therapy twice a day, morning and evening. The epileptiform discharges, cognitive function, therapy effect were compared between two groups. Results Total effective rate of treatment group was 82.22% which were was significantly higher than that of the control group 62.22%(P<0.05);Epileptiform discharges reduction of treatment group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05), the effective rate of EEG improvement (84.44%)in treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group 66.67% (P<0.05); FIQ, VIQ, PIQ in treatment group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05); There were no statistical differences of adverse reactions between two groups. Conclusion Night large dose of sodium valproate treatment can help control epileptic discharge, increase the plasma concentration, improve cognitive function, and therapy effect.

Study on the high risk value of TSH in pregestational women / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

Objective To analyze the relationship of the serum concentration of TSH in pregestational women with pregnancy and pregnant outcome,and to investigate the high risk value of TSH in eugenic and healthy examination before pregnancy.Methods The distribution of TSH in fertile woman and the relationship of serum TSH level with sex hormone levels,rate of pregnancy,and adverse pregnant outcomes (no healthy infants were born,abortion,premature delivery,and malformation) were investigated in national-free pregestational eugenic and healthy examination during 2013.The high risk level of TSH in pregestational women was determined.Results The average level of TSH in 5 798 prepregnant women was 2.36 mIU/L with the median of 2.01 mIU/L,and the serum level of TSH showed abnormal distribution with long tail.The pregnant rate of fertile women within one year was 76.1％.The beneficial range of TSH levels for pregnancy was 0.35-3.5 mIU/L,while the pregnant rate in other ranges of TSH level was decreased with statistically significant difference (P＜0.01).When the concentration of TSH was below 0.35 mIU/L or above 5.5 mIU/L,abnormal pregnant outcomes were significantly increased (P＜0.01).Logistic regression analysis indicated that the relative risks of infertility and abnormal pregnant outcomes were significantly increased.Compared with TSH 0.35-2.5 mIU/L group,there were significantly differences in FSH,LH,and estradiol (E2) in TSH＞4.5 mIU/L or＜0.35 mIU/L group (P＜0.01).TSH was related with LH,E2,progesterone,and prolactin (r=0.29,-0.28,-0.37,0.36).Conclusion The high risk value of serum TSH in prepregnant women should be below 0.35 mIU/L or above 5.5 mIU/L.

Effects of 5-Aza-CdR on growth of TPC-1 cell line and KLF4 expression / 中华内分泌外科杂志

Objective Methylation of anti-oncogene can be demethylated by related drugs which can help the inactivated gene to express again .This study aims to study the effects of the demethylating agent 5-Aza-2′-deoxycytidine on the growth of human thyroid papillary cancer cell line TPC-1 and mRNA and protein expres-sion of KLF4.Methods TPC-1 cells were treated with different concentration of 5-Aza-CdR.MTT was used to detect the influence of 5-Aza-CdR on cell proliferation .RT-PCR was used to detect mRNA and protein expression levels of KLF4.Results After being treated with 5-Aza-CdR for 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours, the growth of TPC-1 cells was inhibited and the inhibition was in time and concentration depended manner .After treatment with 5-Aza-CdR, mRNA and protein expression levels of KLF 4 were increased, and the difference had statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion 5-Aza-CdR can inhibit the cell viability of TPC-1 cells through upregulat-ing KLF4 expression , which may provide experimental basis for 5-Aza-CdR in treating thyroid cancer .

Study on Effects of Clebopride Bioadhesive Sustained-release Tablets on Experimental Gastric Ulcer and Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of Clebopride(CBP)bioadhensive sustained-release tablets on experimental gas-tric ulcer and gastrointestinal motility disorder. METHODS:Gastric ulcer rat model was induced by ethanol and aspirin,and then divided into model group (normal saline),common tablet (CBP tablet 0.072 mg/kg) and sustained-release tablet high-dose and low-dose groups (CBP bioadhensive sustained-release tablet 0.072,0.036 mg/kg);normal rats were included in normal control group (normal saline);they were given relevant medicine intragastrically,twice a day for sustained-release tablet,three times a day for other. Ulcer area were observed 2 and 4 days after medication to calculate healing rate of ulcer(n=6). Gastrointestinal mo-tility disorder mice model was induced by atropine,and then divided into model group (normal saline),common tablet group (CBP tablet 0.1 mg/kg)and sustained-release tablet high-dose,medium-dose and low-dose groups(CBP bioadhensive sustained-re-lease tablet 0.1,0.05,0.025 mg/kg);normal mice were included in normal control group(normal saline);they were given rele-vant medicine intragastrically,once a day,for consecutive 3 days. The rate of gastric emptying and small intestinal propulsion were detected (n=6). RESULTS:Compared with normal control group,ulcer area of rats increased in model group;compared with model group,that of rats decreased in common tablet group and sustained-release tablet high-dose,low-dose groups,with statisti-cal significance (P<0.01);healing rates of gastric ulcer were 32.35%-48.24% 2 days after medication,and those were above 70% 4 days after medication. Compared with normal control group,the rate of gastric emptying and small intestinal propulsion in mice decreased in model group;compared with model group,those of mice increased in common tablet group and sustained-re-lease tablet high-dose,medium-dose,low-dose groups. The effects of sustained-release tablet high-dose and medium-dose groups were better than that of common tablet group;those difference had statistical significance (P<0.01 or P<0.05). CONCLU-SIONS:CBP bioadhensive sustained-release tablets have im-provement effects against gastric ulcer of rats and gastrointesti-nal motility disorder of mice.

Effects of valproic acid on axonal regeneration and recovery of motor function after peripheral nerve injury in the rat

Valproic acid [VPA] is used to be an effective anti-epileptic drug and mood stabilizer. It has recently been demonstrated that VPA could promote neurite outgrowth, activate the extracellular signal regulated kinase pathway, and increases bcl-2 and growth cone-associated protein 43 levels in spinal cord. In the present research we demonstrate the effect of VPA on peripheral nerve regeneration and recovery of motor function following sciatic nerve transaction in rats. The rats in VPA group and control group were administered with valproic acid [300mg/kg] and sodium chloride respectively after operation. Each animal was observed sciatic nerve index [SFI] at 2-week intervals and studied electrophysiology at 4-week intervals for 12 weeks. Histological and morphometrical analyses were performed 12 weeks after operation. Using the digital image-analysis system, thickness of the myelin sheath was measured, and total numbers of regenerated axons were counted. There was a significant difference in SFI, electrophysiological index [motor-nerve conduct velocity], and morphometrical results [regenerated axon number and thickness of myelin sheath] in nerve regeneration between the VPA group and controls [P<0.05]. The results demonstrated that VPA is able to enhance sciatic nerve regeneration in rats, suggesting the potential clinical application of VPA for the treatment of peripheral nerve injury in humans

Effects of ultraviolet B-induced autophagy on apoptosis in human skin fibroblasts: a preliminary study / 中华皮肤科杂志

[Objective] To observe the effects of autophagy induced by different doses of ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation on the apeptosis in human skin fibroblasts.[Methods] Skin fibroblasts were isolated from the circumcision specimen of a 23-year-old healthy male,and subjected to a primary culture.After 3 to 10 passages,the cells were collected and applied in the following experiment.Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay was performed to evaluate the proliferation of some fibroblasts treated with different concentrations (0,0.5,2.0,5.0and 10.0 mmol/L) of 3-methyladenine (3-MA).To qualitatively and quantitatively detect the autophagy in fibroblasts treated with different concentrations of 3-MA and in fibroblasts treated with 3-MA of 0.5 mmol/Lfollowing UVB irradiation,monodansylcadaverine (MDC) staining was carried out,and immunofluorescence was used to detect the expression of microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain (LC3).Some fibroblasts were classified into 8 groups to remain untreated,be irradiated with UVB of 30,50 and 100 mJ/cm2 alone,treated with 3-MA of 0.5 mmol/L alone,or treated with 0.5 mmol/L 3-MA following irradiation with UVB of 30,50 and 100 mJ/cm2,respectively,then,cell apoptosis was qualitatively detected by Hoechst and propidium iodide (PI)staining,and quantitatively detected by flow cytometry with annexin V and PI.[Results] The percentage of autophagic cells was (63.037 ± 5.876) ％ in fibroblasts treated with starvation condition,significantly decreased to (34.425 ± 5.183) ％ in fibroblasts treated with 3-MA of 0.5 mmol/L.The expression of LC3 showed a gradually increasing trend from untreated fibroblasts,to fibroblasts irradiated with UVB of 30,50 and 100 mJ/cm2,while the increase was attenuated by the 4-hour treatment with 3-MA immediately after the irradiation.Compared with the other concentrations,the 3-MA of 0.5 mmol/L showed the least influence on the viability of fibroblasts.The addition of 3-MA of 0.5 mmol/L increased the percentage of cells both positive for Hoechst and PI staining in fibroblasts irradiated with UVB of 50 mJ/cm2,but decreased that in fibroblasts irradiated with UVB of 100 mJ/cm2.Similarly,the percentage of middle and late apoptotic cells was significantly higher in fibroblasts irradiated with UVB of 50 mJ/cm2 followed by treatment with 3-MA of 0.5 mmol/L than in those irradiated with UVB of 50 mJ/cm2alone ((10.933 ± 0.839) ％ vs.(7.267 ± 0.473) ％,t =5.20,P＜ 0.05),but lower in fibroblasts irradiated with UVB of 100 mJ/cm2 followed by treatment with 3-MA of 0.5 mmol/L than in those irradiated with UVB of 100 mJ/cm2alone ( (7.100 ± 0.781 ) ％ vs.( 1 0.133 ± 0.681 ) ％,t =6.29,P ＜ 0.05 ).[Conclusion]s The irradiation with UVB of 50 mJ/cm2 may protect fibroblasts by inducing autophagy and suppressing apoptosis,while the high level of autophagy induced by UVB of 100 mJ/cm2 may lead to autophagic cell death in fibroblasts.

Folliculitis spinulosa decaivans with dental abnormality: a case report / 中华皮肤科杂志

A 24-year-old man presented with a 6-year history of pustules,atrophic scars,and alopecia of the scalp.Dermatological examinations showed generalized alopecia and atrophic scarring of the scalp.A few hairs remained at the vertex region with keratotic papules,pustules,or black sears around the hair follicles.There were also residual hairs at the forehead,temples,and occipital region near the hairline.Clusters of hairs were noted in the occipital region,and keratotic papules were observed around the hair follicles.Erythema,scales,and follicular keratotic papules were found in the superciliary arch.The eyebrows and axillary hairs partially shed and were sparse.Follicular keratotic papules were also found on both cheeks,axillae,chest,abdomen,back and limbs.Stomatological examinations revealed a large space between the upper and lower anterior teeth,anteverted upper anterior teeth,congenital absence of (+1) tooth,deep overbite and deep overjet of anterior teeth.He had a fissured tongue which lacked filiform papillae.Pathological examinations of the skin lesionsshowedathickenedspinouslayer andmassiveinfiltrationsof plasmacytes, neutrophils, and multinucleated giant cells around hair follicles.A diagnosis of folliculitis spinulosa decalvans was made based on the clinical manifestations and histopathological findings.

Effects of sirolimus and 3-methyladenine on the autophagy in, and MMP-1 and MMP-3 secretion by, human skin fibroblasts / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To investigate the effects of sirolimus and 3-methyladenine (3-MA) on the autophagy in,as well as matrix matalloproteinase (MMP)-1 and MMP-3 secretion by,human skin fibroblasts (HSFs).Methods HSFs were isolated from the circumcised foreskin of a healthy male,and subjected to primary culture.After 3 to 10 passages,HSFs were incubated with sirolimus of 20,50,100,250 nmol/L and 3-MA of 0.5,2.0,5.0,10.0 mmol/L respectively for 4 hours followed by the observation of autophagy and detection of MMP-1 and MMP-3 levels in the supernatant by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Those HSFs remaining untreated or treated with dimethyl sulfoxide served as the control.Results The percentage of autophagy-positive cells was 59.075％ ± 6.884％,76.350％ ± 5.226％,85.063％ ± 6.002％,86.288％ ± 5.558％ and 96.825％ ± 1.500％ respectively in HSFs treated with sirolimus of 0,20,50,100 and 250 nmol/L; significant differences were observed between the 5 groups (P ＜ 0.01 ) but not between the cells treated with sirolimus of 50 and 100 nmol/L (P ＞ 0.05).After being treated with 3-MA of 0,0.5,2.0,5.0 and 10.0 mmol/L,the percentage of autophagy-positive cells in HSFs was 63.037％ ± 5.876％,34.425％ ± 5.183％,19.700％ ± 3.028％,12.900％ ± 3.334％ and 7.775％ ± 2.293％ respectively with a significant difference between these groups (all P ＜ 0.01 ).Elevated levels of MMP-1 and MMP-3 were observed in the supernatant of HSFs treated with sirolimus of 250 nmol/L and 3-MA of 10.0 mmol/L (all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The autophagy in HSFs can be upregulated by sirolimus,but downregulated by 3-MA.For the secretion of MMPs by HSFs,3-MA and high concentrations of sirolimus exert a promotive effect,and the effect of 3-MA is in a concentration-related manner,but the influences of sirolimus at lower concentrations remain unclear.

Autophagy in human skin fibroblast model for photoaging / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To observe the changes of autophagy in human skin fibroblast (HSF) model for photoaging. Methods HSF model for photoaging was established through repeated exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB). Those HSFs receiving no irradiation served as the control. The degree of aging was evaluated by p-galactosidase assay, and autophagy level was detected. Results After repeated exposure to UVB, most pho-toaged HSFs were deformed and distorted, and some of them even died. The percentage of P-galactosidase-positive cells was 50.60% ± 5.04% and 14.58% ± 2.69%, respectively in photoaged and control HSFs (P< 0.01). Significant difference was also observed in the proportion of cytophagosome-positive cells between photoaged and control HSFs (14.91% ± 4.59% vs 68.45% ± 8.25%, P < 0.01). Conclusion The HSF model for photoaging shows obviously abnormal appearance and stagnant growth with increased degree of senescence and decreased autophagy compared with normal control HSFs.

Experimental study on the effect of different doses of UVA1 irradiation in the treatment of mouse model of scleroderma / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To compare the changes of skin thickness and collagen content in mouse models of scleroderma after irradiated with different doses of UVA1, so as to seek the suitablc irradiation dose in the treatment for scleroderma. Methods Sixty mice were randomly and equally divided into 6 groups: blank control group (no injection and no irradiation), model control group (injected only and killed 2 days after the last injection), high-dose (HD) UVA1 group (injected with bleomycin and irradiated with UVA1 of 100 J/cm2), medium-dose (MD) UVA1 group (injected with bleomycin and irradiated with UVA1 of 60 J/cm2), low-dose (LD) UVA1 group (injected with bleomycin and irradiated with UVA1 of 20 J/cm2), and negative control group (injected only and killed until the end of irradiation). Experimental mouse models of scleroderma were established by subcutaneous injection of 100 μL bleomycin (BLM) at 400 μg/mL into the back of BALB/c mouse once a day for 4 weeks. Phototherapy was performed 3 times weekly for 10 weeks. Thereafter, skin specimens were obtained from the injected or irradiated back of mice, and subjected to an observation on pathological changes of skin tissue and thickness, as well as the measurement of collagen content. Results There was statistical differences between blank control group and model control group in both the skin thickness (t= 4.945, P<0.001) and collagen content (t=3.712, P<0.01). UVAI phototherapy improved the skin sclerosis and reduced the thickness in mouse models, but significant effect was only observed with HD-UVA1 in both the parameters(both P<0.05). There was significant difference among the 3 groups receiving phototherapy in the changes of skin thickness (F=14.853, P<0.01) and collagen content (F= 6.317, P<0.01), and HD-UVAI was significantly more effective than MD-UVA1 and LD-UVA1. Conclusion High-dose UVAI irradiation could significantly reduce the changes in skin thickness and col- lagen content in mouse model of sclerosis induced by bleomycin,which may be related to its inhibition on collagen fiber proliferation and decrease in collagen content.

Mechanical strength and in vitro degradation of a silk scaffold for tissue-engineered ligaments / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Presently, the biomaterial used in ligament tissue engineering such as collagen protein, polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, small intestinal submucosa, glycan and nanomaterial are characterized by rapid degradation, resulting in inflammatory reaction after applying in host.OBJECTIVE: To investigate mechanical strength and in vitro degradation of silk scaffold and explore the reaction to macrophages.DESIGN: Controlled experiment.SETTING: Experiments were performed at the Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology from September 2004 to January 2005.MATERIALS: White raw Bombyx mori silkworm fibers of size 20/22 (according to the manufacturer) were obtained from the market. Bundles of 30 parallel fibers were prepared for a bundle of scaffold, which was put into fervens 5g/L Na2CO3for degumming. Ratio of Na2CO3 solution (Ml) to raw silk (g) was 1000.METHODS: In vitro degradation: 8cm long silk scaffold was weighed after drying. Subsequently, the silk scaffold was separately dipped into phosphate buffer saline (PBS) and 1.0g/L collagenase prepared with PBS. Twelve weeks later, silk scaffold was weighed to calculate weight loss rate. Simultaneously, tensile test was performed to detect the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of samples. Culture of monocyte strain RAW264.7:2×108L-1 macrophage suspension (1mL) were separately added in a silk scaffold group, a control group and a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) group. At days 1 and 7, cell supernatant was collected from each group. Tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) levels were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Changes in weight loss rate and UTS of the silk matrices after incubated with collagenase and the PBS. ②TNF-αlevels in the supernatant of each groups at days 1 and 7.RESULTS: Mass of silk matrices reduced by over 50% after incubated with collagenase for 8 weeks, but no change was found in PBS. UTS decreased by over 50% 8 weeks after incubated with collagenase, but no change was detected in PBS. At days 1 and 7, TNF-α levels in the supernatant was less in the silk scaffold group; TNF-α levels in the supernatant was significantly higher in the LPS group than in the silk scaffold group (P<0.01), but no significant difference in TNF-α levels was measured between the silk scaffold group and the control group (P>0.05).CONCLUSION: After 12-weeks degradation, silk scaffold still has good mechanical properties. Macrophages possess immunological inertia at days 1 and 7 after inoculated with macrophages.

The use of calcaneal anatomic plate in arthroscopically-assisted open reduction and internal fixation of intra-articular calcaneal fractures / 华中科技大学学报（医学）（英德文版）

To discuss and evaluate the method and effect of using calcaneal anatomic plate in treatment of intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus with assistant of arthroscope, 86 intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus in 78 patients were reduced by open reduction, and rigid fixation was made with calcaneal anatomic plate under assistant of arthroscope. The average follow-up duration was 18 months (range 12-30 months). The effect of treatment was evaluated according to AOFAS and X-ray before and after operation. The results showed that 86 patients have obtained satisfactory reduction according to X-ray, and there was significant difference before and after operation (P < 0. 01), the total excellent and fine rate was 91.86%. Treating intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus with calcaneal anatomic plate under arthroscope may provide more chance to achieve anatomical reconstruction, which can lead to satisfied recovery of function and few complication.