AIM: To explore dysregulation of cyclin E in malignancies,and to further investigate the role of cyclin E in Helicobacterpylori ( H. pylori)-induced gastric precancerosis.METHODS: Four-week-old specific pathogen-free ...AIM: To explore dysregulation of cyclin E in malignancies,and to further investigate the role of cyclin E in Helicobacterpylori ( H. pylori)-induced gastric precancerosis.METHODS: Four-week-old specific pathogen-free maleMongolian gerbils were employed in the study. 0.5 mL 1 ×108 cfu@ L- 1 suspension of H. pylori NTCC11637 in Brucellabroth was inoculated orally into each of 20 Mongolian gerbils, and a further 20 gerbils were inoculated with Brucella brothas controls. 10 of the infected gerbils and 10 of the non-infected control gerbils were sacrificed at 25, 45 wk afterinfection. The expression of cyclin E was analyzed by RT-PCR and immunohistochemical studies with monoclonalantibody to cyclin E in Mongolian gerbil of H. pylori-induced gastric precancerosis.RESULTS: H. pylori was constantly detected in all infectedanimals throughout the study. At 25 wk after infection of H.pylori, ulcers were observed in the antral and body ofstomach ( n = 6). Histological examination showed that allanimals developed severe inflammation and multifocallymphoid follicles appeared in the lamina propria andsubmucosa of gastric antrum. At 45 wk after infection of H.pylori, severe atrophic gastritis (n = 10), intestinalmetaplasia (n = 8) and dysplasia (n = 6) could beobserved. Cyclin E mRNA levels were significantly more at25 wk after infection of H. pylori (1.27±0.26), and at45 wkafter infection of H. pylori (1.82 ± 0.39 ) than control-animals (0.59 ± 0.20, P＜ 0.01) ; cyclin E mRNA levels wereevaluated by 2.2-fold at 25 wk ( P ＜ 0.01 ) and 3. 1-fold at 45wk ( P ＜ 0.01 ) precancarosis induced by H. pylori, whencompared with control gastric epithelium of Mongoliangerbil. Immunohistochemical staining revealed exclusivenuclear staining of cyclin E. Furthermore, there wes asequential increase in cyclin E positive cells from normalepithelium to precancerosis.CONCLUSION: Overexpression of cyclin E occurs relativelyearly in gastric tumorigenesis in this model.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the relationship betweenhepatocarcinogenesis and the expression of connexin32(cx32), connexin43 (cx43) mRNAs and proteins in vitro.METHODS Gap junction genes cx32 and cx43 mRNA inhepatocellular car...AIM: To investigate the relationship betweenhepatocarcinogenesis and the expression of connexin32(cx32), connexin43 (cx43) mRNAs and proteins in vitro.METHODS Gap junction genes cx32 and cx43 mRNA inhepatocellular carcinoma call lines HHCC, SMMC-7721 andnormal liver call line QZG were detected by in situhybridization (ISH) with digoxin-labeled cx32, and cx43cDNA probes. Expression of Cx32 and Cx43 proteins in thecell lines was revealed by indirect immuno-fluorescence andflow cytornetry (FCM).RESULTS Blue positive hybridization signals of cx32 andcx43 mRNAs detected by ISH with cx32 and cx43 cDNAprobes respectively were located in cytoplasm of cells ofHHCC, SMMC-7721 and QZG. No significant difference ofeither cx32 mRNA or cx43 mRNA was tested among HHCC,SMMC-7721 and QZG (P = 2.673, HHCC vs QZG; P =1.375, SMMC-7721 vs QZG). FCM assay showed that thepositive rates of Cx32 protein in HHCC, SMMC-7721 and QZGwere 0.7%, 1.7% and 99.0%, and the positive rates of Cx43protein in HHCC, SMMC-7721 and QZG were 7.3%, 26.5%and 99.1% respectively. Significant differences of both Cx32and Cx43 protein expression existed between hepatocellularcarcinoma cell lines and normal liver cell line ( P = 0.0069,HHCC vs QZG; P = 0.0087, SMMC-7721 vs QZG).Moreover, the fluorescent intensities of Cx32 and Cx43proteins in HHCC, SMMC-7721 were lower than that in QZG.CONCLUSION Hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines HHCCand SMMC-7721 exhibited lower positive rates andfluorescent intensities of Cx32, Cx43 proteins compared withthat of normal liver cell line QZG. lt is suggested that lowerexpression of both Cx32 and Cx43 proteins in hepatocellularcarcinoma cells could play pivotal roles in thehepatocarcinogenesis. Besides, genetic defects of cx32 andcx43 in post-translational processing should be considered.展开更多
AIM: To explore dysregulation of c-fos in several human malignancies, and to further investigate the role of c-fos in Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori)-induced gastric precancerosis.METHODS: Four-week-old male Mongolia...AIM: To explore dysregulation of c-fos in several human malignancies, and to further investigate the role of c-fos in Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori)-induced gastric precancerosis.METHODS: Four-week-old male Mongolian gerbils were H. pyloriNCTC 11 637 in Brucella broth were inoculated orally into 20 Mongolian gerbils. Another 20 gerbils were inoculated with Brucella broth as controls. 10 of the infected gerbils and 10 of the non- infected control gerbils were sacrificed at 25 and 45 weeks after infection. The stomach of each gerbil was removed and opened for macroscopic observation. The expression of c-fos was analyzed by RTPCR and immunohistochemical studies in H. pylori-induced gastric precancerosis of Mongolian gerbil. Half of each gastric antrum mucosa was dissected for RNA isolation and RTPCR. β-actin was used as the housekeeping gene and amplified with c-fos as contrast. PCR products of c-fos were analyzed by gel image system and the level of c-fos was reflected with the ratio of c-fos/β-actin. The immunostaining for c-foswas conducted using monoclonal antibody of c-fosand the StreptAvidin-Biotin-enzyme Complex kit.RESULTS: H. pyloriwas constantly found in all infected animals in this study. After infection of H. Pylorifor 25 weeks,ulcers were observed in the antral and the body of stomach of 60 % infected animals (6/10). Histological examination showed that all animals developed severe inflammation, especially in the area close to ulcers, and multifocal lymphoid follicles appeared in the lamina propria and submucosa. After infection of H. Pylorifor 45 weeks, severe atrophic gastritis in all infected animals, intestinal metaplasia in 80 % infected animals (8/10) and dysplasia in 60 % infected animals (6/10) could be observed. C-fos mRNA levels were significantlyhigher after infection of H. pylorifor 25 weeks (1.84±0.79),and for 45 weeks (1.59±0.37) than those in control-animals (0.74±0.22, P＜0.01). C-fos mRNA levels were increased 2.5-fold by 25th week (P＜0.01) and 2.1-fold by 45th week (P＜0.01)展开更多
Objective: To observe the accuracy of femoral preparation and the position of the cementless prosthesis in femoral cavity, and to compare the results between the computer-assisted surgical group (CASPAR) and the conve...Objective: To observe the accuracy of femoral preparation and the position of the cementless prosthesis in femoral cavity, and to compare the results between the computer-assisted surgical group (CASPAR) and the conventional group. Methods: Ten femoral components were implanted either manually or by CASPAR in cadaver femurs. The specimens were cut to 3mm thick slices. Microradiograms of every slice were sent to a computer for analysis with special software (IDL). The gaps and the medullary cavities between component and bone, the direct bone contact area of the implant surface, the gap width and the percentage of gap and bone contact area were measured in every slice. Results: In the proximal implant coated with HA of the CASPAR group, the average percentage of bone contact reached 93.2% (ranging from 87.6% to 99.7%); the average gap percentage was 2.9% (ranging from 0.3% to 7.8%); the maximum gap width was 0.81mm and the average gap width was only 0.20mm. While in the conventional group, the average percentage of bone contact reached 60.1% (ranging from 49.2% to 70.4%); the average gap percentage was 32.8% (ranging from 25.1% to 39.9%); the maximum gap width was 2.97mm and the average gap width was 0.77mm. The average gap around the implant in the CASPAR group was only 9% of that in the manual group; the maximum and average gap widths were only about 26% of those in the manual group. On the other hand, the CASPAR group showed 33% higher bone contact than the manual group. Conclusion: With the use of robotics-assisted system, significant progress can be achieved for femoral preparation in total hip arthroplasty.展开更多
Objective: To explore the effect of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)on the occurrence of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head(SANFH). Methods: Twenty-four rabbits were firstly divided into void group (n=...Objective: To explore the effect of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)on the occurrence of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head(SANFH). Methods: Twenty-four rabbits were firstly divided into void group (n=12) and model group (n=12) at random. Prednisone Acetate was injected to the model group(0.32 mg·kg^(-1)·d^(-1)). In the 6 th and 8 th week, two rabbits of the two groups were killed respectively to observe whether the model was successful. The level of TNF-α in serum of the residual rabbits of the two groups was examined in Radioimmunoassay method. Results: The level of TNF-α in model group is significantly higher than that in void group(P<0.001) under the premise of the model of SANFH success by histological observation. Conclusion: The rise of level of TNF-α may be one of the most important factors in the occurrence of SANFH.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of simulated weightlessness on stress-strain relationship and the structural change of rabbit femoral vein. Methods: After seting up the Head-Down Tilt (-20°) (HDT) model to simul...Objective: To observe the effect of simulated weightlessness on stress-strain relationship and the structural change of rabbit femoral vein. Methods: After seting up the Head-Down Tilt (-20°) (HDT) model to simulate weightlessness, 24 healthy male New-Zealand Rabbits were randomly divided into HDT-21d group, HDT-10d group and control group, with 8 in each. Femoral venous strips and rings were used to make uniaxial tensile test of the longitudinal and circumferential specimens of the vessels. At last we observed the microstructure of femoral vein wall in 3 groups. Results : With the increasing of load stress, both longitudinal and circumferential strains of vein samples from 3 groups increased significantly (P<0. 01). With the decrease of unload stress, strains decrease obviously (P<0. 01). The unloaded longitudinal and the circumferential strain from 3 groups increased much than those of the loaded. Under the same stress (longitudinal 0-2. 0 g, circumferential 0. 5-1. 0 g) , HDT-21d group and HDT-10d group increased obviously in tlie longitudinal or circumferential strain (load and unload) than control, and HDT-21d increased much than that of HDT-10d. The contents and structures of femoral vein walls of HDT-rabbits changed significantly. Some endotheli-um cells of femoral vein became short, columnar or cubic even fell off. Smooth muscle layers became thinner. Conclusion:The compliance of femoral venous increased significantly after weightlessness-simulation and increased much obviously after 21d-HDT than that of 10 d. The structure of femoral vein wall changed obviously. The changes may be one reason for the increase of femoral vein compliance.展开更多
Objective To explore a new method for the therapy of avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Method The recombinant plasmid pCD-rbFGF was mixed with collagen and was implanted in the necrotic femoral head. Expression ...Objective To explore a new method for the therapy of avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Method The recombinant plasmid pCD-rbFGF was mixed with collagen and was implanted in the necrotic femoral head. Expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) was examined by RT-PCR and immunohistochemical method. Re-pair of the femoral head was observed by histological and histomorphometric analysis. Result Expression of bFGF was detected in the femoral head transfected with bFGF gene, indicating significant increase of angiogenesis 2 weeks after gene transfection and increased new bone formation 8 weeks after gene transfection on histom-orphometric analysis (P< 0.01). Conclusion Transfection of bFGF gene enhances bone tissue angiogenesis. Repair in osteonecrosis would be accelerated accordingly.展开更多
Objective: To study the changes of the gene expression pattern of spinal cord tissues in the early stage after injury by DNA microarray (gene chip). Methods: The contusion model of rat spinal cord was established acco...Objective: To study the changes of the gene expression pattern of spinal cord tissues in the early stage after injury by DNA microarray (gene chip). Methods: The contusion model of rat spinal cord was established according to Allen’s falling strike method and the gene expression patterns of normal and injured spinal cord tissues were studied by gene chip. Results: The expression of 45 genes was significantly changed in the early stage after spinal cord injury, in which 22 genes up regulated and 23 genes down regulated. Conclusions: The expression of some genes changes significantly in the early stage after spinal cord injury, which indicates the complexity of secondary spinal cord injury.展开更多
Objective:: To assess and compare two approaches, end to end compression with lengthening (EECL) and segmental bone transport by lengthening (STBL), for long tubular bone defect and nonunion. Methods: Ten goats were u...Objective:: To assess and compare two approaches, end to end compression with lengthening (EECL) and segmental bone transport by lengthening (STBL), for long tubular bone defect and nonunion. Methods: Ten goats were used to establish the bone defect model of the mid-tibia. The bone defect ends were shortened step by step with a sulcated half-ring external fixator. Changes of the blood flow of the distal extremity were measured with pulse-Doppler monitor and angiography. Results: The blood flow in the distal extremity was not affected when bone defect was less than 15% of the original length. Blood circulatory disorder would appear in the distal extremity when bone defect ranged 15%-20% of the original length. The necrosis would appear in the extremity because of the blood circulatory obstacle when bone defect was more than 20% of the original length.Conclusions: EECL is an appropriate alternative of treatments if bone defect is less than 15%; while SBTL may be feasible if bone defect is over 20% of the original length. When bone defect ranges between 15% and 20%, EECL should be applied with great care on condition of keeping watch on the extremity circulation with pulse-Doppler monitor.展开更多
Objective To partially purify the angiogenesis factor of human osteosarcoma(HuOs) and study its biological features. Methods The active peptide with a molecular weight of 8000-10000 Da in the conditioned medium obtain...Objective To partially purify the angiogenesis factor of human osteosarcoma(HuOs) and study its biological features. Methods The active peptide with a molecular weight of 8000-10000 Da in the conditioned medium obtained from the cultivation of Hu-Os cells(osteoblastic osteosarcoma) was partially purified by ultrafiltration, chromatography and dialysis.The angiogenic effects of the fractions were assessed by proliferation assay of human umbilical vein and pig thoracic aorta endothelial cells. Results The chromatography fractions 4-6 could significantly promote the proliferation of the endothelial cells.Conclusion The HuOs cells could synthesize and secrete angiogenesis factor with a molecular weight of 8000-10000 Da.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the effect of glucocorticoids on cell viability of osteoblasts and explore the cytological and molecular mechanisms of osteoblasts apoptosis induced by Glucocorticoids. Methods: Dexamethasone...Objective: To investigate the effect of glucocorticoids on cell viability of osteoblasts and explore the cytological and molecular mechanisms of osteoblasts apoptosis induced by Glucocorticoids. Methods: Dexamethasone was used to induce apoptosis of primary cultured osteoblast-like cells from skulls of suckling mouse. Surviving rate of cells, apoptosis rate, activity of Caspase-3 and DNA binding activity of nuclear factor-κB were assessed respectively. Results: It was found that Dexamethasone increased apoptosis rate of osteoblast-like cells, activated Caspase-3 while inhibited the activity of NF-κB, in a concentration-dependent and time-dependent manner. Conclusion: These results suggested that Dexamethasone induced apoptosis of primary cultured and non-transformed osteoblasts, which was Caspase-3 dependent, while NF-κB might play a protective role in the process through inhibition of Caspase-3.展开更多
Ultrafine-tricalcium phosphate(β-TCP)powders with good crystalline structure were produced by a new process through bone tissue engineering approach rorous β-TCPcermic was combined with recombined human bone morphog...Ultrafine-tricalcium phosphate(β-TCP)powders with good crystalline structure were produced by a new process through bone tissue engineering approach rorous β-TCPcermic was combined with recombined human bone morphogenetic proteins-2(rhBMP-2)to develop a novel composite material ,osteogenesis capacity of the composite was investigated intramuscularly in rat with histological analyses and SEM examination pureβ-TCP porous carmic wsa investigated as the control results show that the compostie materials possess good bilcompatibility biodegradation and strong osteogenesis capacity through inductive process after implantation material degradation began from 2 weeks post-implantation accompanying with the changing o pore structure with the enwrapping and separation fo materials by hyperplatic mesenchymal cells and fibroblast and with the phagocytose reaction of multinucleated giant cells early in 72h immature cartilage could be found within novel composite mature lamellar bone was induced to generate after 3 weeks with strong osteoinduction capacity and controlable bildegradation the novel rhBMP-2\β-TCP porous ceramic is expected to be a promising bone grafting substitute for bone tissue engineering展开更多
Objective: To prepare hydroxyapatite cement (or calcium phosphate cement, CPC) and analyze its capability. Methods: Tetracalcium phosphate (TTCP) was prepared by the method of high heat. TTCP reacted with in simulated...Objective: To prepare hydroxyapatite cement (or calcium phosphate cement, CPC) and analyze its capability. Methods: Tetracalcium phosphate (TTCP) was prepared by the method of high heat. TTCP reacted with in simulated body situation and produced CPC, Its capability was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) , X-ray diffraction(XRD). Its density, absorbing water coefficient, macroporosity and campressive strength were measured also. Results: The main element of CPC is hydroxyapatite (HA) , its microstructure comprised of needlelike or petal crystals. The diameter of micropore was 4-10 nm, density was 1.922 g/cm3, macroporosity was 29. 777% , absorbing coefficient was 15. 503%, compressive strength was 42. 70 Mpa. Conclusion: This CPC has three-dimensional spatial structure, its strength meets the need of cancellous bone grafting.展开更多
Objective: To study cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p27/kip1 expression in gliomas and their correlation with pathological grade and prognosis. Methods: Immunohistochemical technique was used to detect the cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p...Objective: To study cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p27/kip1 expression in gliomas and their correlation with pathological grade and prognosis. Methods: Immunohistochemical technique was used to detect the cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p27/kip1 expression in 48 human brain glioma tissues of different malignant grades, and 12 normal non-neoplastic tissues collected from internal decompression. The data were analyzed quantitatively by the image system and also correlated retrospectively with the patients' clinical characteristics. Results: The immunohistochemical reaction for cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p27/kip1 was confined to the nuclei. The abnormal positive expression rates of both cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p27/kip1 in gliomas were found higher than that in non-neoplastic tissues(P<0.05). The number and staining intensity of cyclinD1/bcl-1 positive nuclei increased with malignant grades (P<0.05). On the contrary, the positive nuclei of p27/kip1 expression decreased in number and staining intensity with malignant grades(P<0.05). Higher expression of cyclinD1/bcl-1 or/and lower expression of p27/kip1 were associated with poor prognosis(P<0.05). Conclusion: The abnormal expression of both cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p27/kip1 might be closely related to the occurrence and development of gliomas and they might have synergistic effect. These data suggest that both cyclinD1/bcl-1 expression and p27/kip1 expression can act as an independent prognostic factor.展开更多
Objective: To study the clinical influence of femoral quality on cementless hip replacement and to evaluate cortical index (CI) for femoral quality in order to guide prosthesis choice and rehabilitation. Methods: Fort...Objective: To study the clinical influence of femoral quality on cementless hip replacement and to evaluate cortical index (CI) for femoral quality in order to guide prosthesis choice and rehabilitation. Methods: Forty nine cases of cementless hip replacement were followed up for average 3.5 years, 42 of whom had X ray films on preoperation or operation day. Results: Harris scores and patients satisfaction were low but pain was significant and prolonged when cortical indices were low. Conclusions: CI is a reliable semi quantity parameter for clinical evaluation of femoral quality. Osteoporosis patients predispose to thigh pain. Lag for full weight loading and avoidance for torsion motion can contribute to less pain when CI≤ 2.2 .展开更多
Adopt different means in treatment with defect of long limb's tubular bone to restore defect, reduce invalidity according to various cases. Methods: ①Auto, allotransplantation of bone by using anastomosis of vess...Adopt different means in treatment with defect of long limb's tubular bone to restore defect, reduce invalidity according to various cases. Methods: ①Auto, allotransplantation of bone by using anastomosis of vessels or non anastomosis of vessels to restore defect; ②Filling defective area with non-living material. Results: General effective rate of treatment is 89.7%. Among all cases, free fibula transplantation with anastomosis of vessels got the best effect. All cases healed in the end by using the method. 2-5 years after allotransplantion of bone, it was absorbed and disappeared gradually. Conclusions: Defect of limb's long tubular bone has high rate of invalidity. Free fibula transplantation with anastomosis of vessels provides an ideal way of restoration for clinical therapy. The anti-infection is necessary in the operation.展开更多
Intramuscular hemangioma usually involues only a single muscle,but it may demonstrate regional involvement and can occasionally grow extremely large.In the latter condition,resection can be very difficult and occasion...Intramuscular hemangioma usually involues only a single muscle,but it may demonstrate regional involvement and can occasionally grow extremely large.In the latter condition,resection can be very difficult and occasionally lead to fatal uncontrollable bleeding during surgery.展开更多
The effect and mecbanism of kappa opiate receptor agonist and high-frequency electrostimulation of acupoints in treating spinal spasticity were studied. The spinal spastic models were made by gradual mechanical compre...The effect and mecbanism of kappa opiate receptor agonist and high-frequency electrostimulation of acupoints in treating spinal spasticity were studied. The spinal spastic models were made by gradual mechanical compression on the cervical spinal cord of rabbits. 24 prepared rabbits were divided into 3 groups randomly, and each group with 8 rabbits was given intrathecally kappa-receptor agonist 66A-078, kappa-receptor antagonist +66A-078 and normal saline respectively. The degree of spasticity was quantified by both clinical score and electrophysiological examinations. The result showed that the spasticity was markedly inhibited by intrathecal injection of 66A-078 and that the kappa-receptor antagonist (naloxone) reversed this effect. We can infer that the antispastic effect of 66A-078 is mediated by kappa-receptors. This result is helpful in explaining the immediate antispastic mechanism of high-frequency electrostimniation of acupaints discussed in previous study.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the risk factors and prognosis of surgery for spinal metastasis.METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed for 63 patients with spinal metastasis who underwent surgical treatment between June...OBJECTIVE To evaluate the risk factors and prognosis of surgery for spinal metastasis.METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed for 63 patients with spinal metastasis who underwent surgical treatment between June 1992 and June 2002. Forty-one patients underwent anterior en-bloc or partial resection, decompression and reconstruction with internal fixation of the spine.Laminectomy and decompression with internal fixation were done in patients. One-stage anterior-posterior en-bloc resection and decompression followed by reconstructive stabilization were conducted in 14 patients.RESULTS After follow-up for more than 6 months, postoperative radiological evaluation revealed that spinal stabilization was evident in all patients. Fiftyseven (91.9%) patients benefited with quality of life significantly improved through pain alleviation, and 41 (66.1%) patients improved in theirneurological status. No serious complications were observed in surgery. The mean survival time after surgery was 6 months in patients with lung and liver carcinoma, 15 months with breast, prostate, and stomach carcinoma as well as the other miscellaneous malignancies, and 28 months with thyroid and kidney carcinoma. Differences were significant among the 3 groups (P<0.01).CONCLUSION Surgical treatment for spinal metastasis is able to relieve neurological symptoms and improve the quality of life. The survival time is related to the site of the primary tumor; shorter survival in lung and liver carcinoma, longer in breast, prostate, stomach carcinoma and longest In thyroid and kidney carcinoma.展开更多
文摘AIM: To explore dysregulation of cyclin E in malignancies,and to further investigate the role of cyclin E in Helicobacterpylori ( H. pylori)-induced gastric precancerosis.METHODS: Four-week-old specific pathogen-free maleMongolian gerbils were employed in the study. 0.5 mL 1 ×108 cfu@ L- 1 suspension of H. pylori NTCC11637 in Brucellabroth was inoculated orally into each of 20 Mongolian gerbils, and a further 20 gerbils were inoculated with Brucella brothas controls. 10 of the infected gerbils and 10 of the non-infected control gerbils were sacrificed at 25, 45 wk afterinfection. The expression of cyclin E was analyzed by RT-PCR and immunohistochemical studies with monoclonalantibody to cyclin E in Mongolian gerbil of H. pylori-induced gastric precancerosis.RESULTS: H. pylori was constantly detected in all infectedanimals throughout the study. At 25 wk after infection of H.pylori, ulcers were observed in the antral and body ofstomach ( n = 6). Histological examination showed that allanimals developed severe inflammation and multifocallymphoid follicles appeared in the lamina propria andsubmucosa of gastric antrum. At 45 wk after infection of H.pylori, severe atrophic gastritis (n = 10), intestinalmetaplasia (n = 8) and dysplasia (n = 6) could beobserved. Cyclin E mRNA levels were significantly more at25 wk after infection of H. pylori (1.27±0.26), and at45 wkafter infection of H. pylori (1.82 ± 0.39 ) than control-animals (0.59 ± 0.20, P＜ 0.01) ; cyclin E mRNA levels wereevaluated by 2.2-fold at 25 wk ( P ＜ 0.01 ) and 3. 1-fold at 45wk ( P ＜ 0.01 ) precancarosis induced by H. pylori, whencompared with control gastric epithelium of Mongoliangerbil. Immunohistochemical staining revealed exclusivenuclear staining of cyclin E. Furthermore, there wes asequential increase in cyclin E positive cells from normalepithelium to precancerosis.CONCLUSION: Overexpression of cyclin E occurs relativelyearly in gastric tumorigenesis in this model.
文摘AIM: To investigate the relationship betweenhepatocarcinogenesis and the expression of connexin32(cx32), connexin43 (cx43) mRNAs and proteins in vitro.METHODS Gap junction genes cx32 and cx43 mRNA inhepatocellular carcinoma call lines HHCC, SMMC-7721 andnormal liver call line QZG were detected by in situhybridization (ISH) with digoxin-labeled cx32, and cx43cDNA probes. Expression of Cx32 and Cx43 proteins in thecell lines was revealed by indirect immuno-fluorescence andflow cytornetry (FCM).RESULTS Blue positive hybridization signals of cx32 andcx43 mRNAs detected by ISH with cx32 and cx43 cDNAprobes respectively were located in cytoplasm of cells ofHHCC, SMMC-7721 and QZG. No significant difference ofeither cx32 mRNA or cx43 mRNA was tested among HHCC,SMMC-7721 and QZG (P = 2.673, HHCC vs QZG; P =1.375, SMMC-7721 vs QZG). FCM assay showed that thepositive rates of Cx32 protein in HHCC, SMMC-7721 and QZGwere 0.7%, 1.7% and 99.0%, and the positive rates of Cx43protein in HHCC, SMMC-7721 and QZG were 7.3%, 26.5%and 99.1% respectively. Significant differences of both Cx32and Cx43 protein expression existed between hepatocellularcarcinoma cell lines and normal liver cell line ( P = 0.0069,HHCC vs QZG; P = 0.0087, SMMC-7721 vs QZG).Moreover, the fluorescent intensities of Cx32 and Cx43proteins in HHCC, SMMC-7721 were lower than that in QZG.CONCLUSION Hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines HHCCand SMMC-7721 exhibited lower positive rates andfluorescent intensities of Cx32, Cx43 proteins compared withthat of normal liver cell line QZG. lt is suggested that lowerexpression of both Cx32 and Cx43 proteins in hepatocellularcarcinoma cells could play pivotal roles in thehepatocarcinogenesis. Besides, genetic defects of cx32 andcx43 in post-translational processing should be considered.
文摘AIM: To explore dysregulation of c-fos in several human malignancies, and to further investigate the role of c-fos in Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori)-induced gastric precancerosis.METHODS: Four-week-old male Mongolian gerbils were H. pyloriNCTC 11 637 in Brucella broth were inoculated orally into 20 Mongolian gerbils. Another 20 gerbils were inoculated with Brucella broth as controls. 10 of the infected gerbils and 10 of the non- infected control gerbils were sacrificed at 25 and 45 weeks after infection. The stomach of each gerbil was removed and opened for macroscopic observation. The expression of c-fos was analyzed by RTPCR and immunohistochemical studies in H. pylori-induced gastric precancerosis of Mongolian gerbil. Half of each gastric antrum mucosa was dissected for RNA isolation and RTPCR. β-actin was used as the housekeeping gene and amplified with c-fos as contrast. PCR products of c-fos were analyzed by gel image system and the level of c-fos was reflected with the ratio of c-fos/β-actin. The immunostaining for c-foswas conducted using monoclonal antibody of c-fosand the StreptAvidin-Biotin-enzyme Complex kit.RESULTS: H. pyloriwas constantly found in all infected animals in this study. After infection of H. Pylorifor 25 weeks,ulcers were observed in the antral and the body of stomach of 60 % infected animals (6/10). Histological examination showed that all animals developed severe inflammation, especially in the area close to ulcers, and multifocal lymphoid follicles appeared in the lamina propria and submucosa. After infection of H. Pylorifor 45 weeks, severe atrophic gastritis in all infected animals, intestinal metaplasia in 80 % infected animals (8/10) and dysplasia in 60 % infected animals (6/10) could be observed. C-fos mRNA levels were significantlyhigher after infection of H. pylorifor 25 weeks (1.84±0.79),and for 45 weeks (1.59±0.37) than those in control-animals (0.74±0.22, P＜0.01). C-fos mRNA levels were increased 2.5-fold by 25th week (P＜0.01) and 2.1-fold by 45th week (P＜0.01)
文摘Objective: To observe the accuracy of femoral preparation and the position of the cementless prosthesis in femoral cavity, and to compare the results between the computer-assisted surgical group (CASPAR) and the conventional group. Methods: Ten femoral components were implanted either manually or by CASPAR in cadaver femurs. The specimens were cut to 3mm thick slices. Microradiograms of every slice were sent to a computer for analysis with special software (IDL). The gaps and the medullary cavities between component and bone, the direct bone contact area of the implant surface, the gap width and the percentage of gap and bone contact area were measured in every slice. Results: In the proximal implant coated with HA of the CASPAR group, the average percentage of bone contact reached 93.2% (ranging from 87.6% to 99.7%); the average gap percentage was 2.9% (ranging from 0.3% to 7.8%); the maximum gap width was 0.81mm and the average gap width was only 0.20mm. While in the conventional group, the average percentage of bone contact reached 60.1% (ranging from 49.2% to 70.4%); the average gap percentage was 32.8% (ranging from 25.1% to 39.9%); the maximum gap width was 2.97mm and the average gap width was 0.77mm. The average gap around the implant in the CASPAR group was only 9% of that in the manual group; the maximum and average gap widths were only about 26% of those in the manual group. On the other hand, the CASPAR group showed 33% higher bone contact than the manual group. Conclusion: With the use of robotics-assisted system, significant progress can be achieved for femoral preparation in total hip arthroplasty.
文摘Objective: To explore the effect of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)on the occurrence of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head(SANFH). Methods: Twenty-four rabbits were firstly divided into void group (n=12) and model group (n=12) at random. Prednisone Acetate was injected to the model group(0.32 mg·kg^(-1)·d^(-1)). In the 6 th and 8 th week, two rabbits of the two groups were killed respectively to observe whether the model was successful. The level of TNF-α in serum of the residual rabbits of the two groups was examined in Radioimmunoassay method. Results: The level of TNF-α in model group is significantly higher than that in void group(P<0.001) under the premise of the model of SANFH success by histological observation. Conclusion: The rise of level of TNF-α may be one of the most important factors in the occurrence of SANFH.
基金Supported by Grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30000197)
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of simulated weightlessness on stress-strain relationship and the structural change of rabbit femoral vein. Methods: After seting up the Head-Down Tilt (-20°) (HDT) model to simulate weightlessness, 24 healthy male New-Zealand Rabbits were randomly divided into HDT-21d group, HDT-10d group and control group, with 8 in each. Femoral venous strips and rings were used to make uniaxial tensile test of the longitudinal and circumferential specimens of the vessels. At last we observed the microstructure of femoral vein wall in 3 groups. Results : With the increasing of load stress, both longitudinal and circumferential strains of vein samples from 3 groups increased significantly (P<0. 01). With the decrease of unload stress, strains decrease obviously (P<0. 01). The unloaded longitudinal and the circumferential strain from 3 groups increased much than those of the loaded. Under the same stress (longitudinal 0-2. 0 g, circumferential 0. 5-1. 0 g) , HDT-21d group and HDT-10d group increased obviously in tlie longitudinal or circumferential strain (load and unload) than control, and HDT-21d increased much than that of HDT-10d. The contents and structures of femoral vein walls of HDT-rabbits changed significantly. Some endotheli-um cells of femoral vein became short, columnar or cubic even fell off. Smooth muscle layers became thinner. Conclusion:The compliance of femoral venous increased significantly after weightlessness-simulation and increased much obviously after 21d-HDT than that of 10 d. The structure of femoral vein wall changed obviously. The changes may be one reason for the increase of femoral vein compliance.
基金Supported by the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(30170945).
文摘Objective To explore a new method for the therapy of avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Method The recombinant plasmid pCD-rbFGF was mixed with collagen and was implanted in the necrotic femoral head. Expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) was examined by RT-PCR and immunohistochemical method. Re-pair of the femoral head was observed by histological and histomorphometric analysis. Result Expression of bFGF was detected in the femoral head transfected with bFGF gene, indicating significant increase of angiogenesis 2 weeks after gene transfection and increased new bone formation 8 weeks after gene transfection on histom-orphometric analysis (P< 0.01). Conclusion Transfection of bFGF gene enhances bone tissue angiogenesis. Repair in osteonecrosis would be accelerated accordingly.
文摘Objective: To study the changes of the gene expression pattern of spinal cord tissues in the early stage after injury by DNA microarray (gene chip). Methods: The contusion model of rat spinal cord was established according to Allen’s falling strike method and the gene expression patterns of normal and injured spinal cord tissues were studied by gene chip. Results: The expression of 45 genes was significantly changed in the early stage after spinal cord injury, in which 22 genes up regulated and 23 genes down regulated. Conclusions: The expression of some genes changes significantly in the early stage after spinal cord injury, which indicates the complexity of secondary spinal cord injury.
文摘Objective:: To assess and compare two approaches, end to end compression with lengthening (EECL) and segmental bone transport by lengthening (STBL), for long tubular bone defect and nonunion. Methods: Ten goats were used to establish the bone defect model of the mid-tibia. The bone defect ends were shortened step by step with a sulcated half-ring external fixator. Changes of the blood flow of the distal extremity were measured with pulse-Doppler monitor and angiography. Results: The blood flow in the distal extremity was not affected when bone defect was less than 15% of the original length. Blood circulatory disorder would appear in the distal extremity when bone defect ranged 15%-20% of the original length. The necrosis would appear in the extremity because of the blood circulatory obstacle when bone defect was more than 20% of the original length.Conclusions: EECL is an appropriate alternative of treatments if bone defect is less than 15%; while SBTL may be feasible if bone defect is over 20% of the original length. When bone defect ranges between 15% and 20%, EECL should be applied with great care on condition of keeping watch on the extremity circulation with pulse-Doppler monitor.
文摘Objective To partially purify the angiogenesis factor of human osteosarcoma(HuOs) and study its biological features. Methods The active peptide with a molecular weight of 8000-10000 Da in the conditioned medium obtained from the cultivation of Hu-Os cells(osteoblastic osteosarcoma) was partially purified by ultrafiltration, chromatography and dialysis.The angiogenic effects of the fractions were assessed by proliferation assay of human umbilical vein and pig thoracic aorta endothelial cells. Results The chromatography fractions 4-6 could significantly promote the proliferation of the endothelial cells.Conclusion The HuOs cells could synthesize and secrete angiogenesis factor with a molecular weight of 8000-10000 Da.
文摘Objective: To investigate the effect of glucocorticoids on cell viability of osteoblasts and explore the cytological and molecular mechanisms of osteoblasts apoptosis induced by Glucocorticoids. Methods: Dexamethasone was used to induce apoptosis of primary cultured osteoblast-like cells from skulls of suckling mouse. Surviving rate of cells, apoptosis rate, activity of Caspase-3 and DNA binding activity of nuclear factor-κB were assessed respectively. Results: It was found that Dexamethasone increased apoptosis rate of osteoblast-like cells, activated Caspase-3 while inhibited the activity of NF-κB, in a concentration-dependent and time-dependent manner. Conclusion: These results suggested that Dexamethasone induced apoptosis of primary cultured and non-transformed osteoblasts, which was Caspase-3 dependent, while NF-κB might play a protective role in the process through inhibition of Caspase-3.
基金This study was financially supported by 863 Hi-Tech Research and Development Program of China(2002AA326080)The Fund for Youth Teacher of Education Ministry of China(2002123).
文摘Ultrafine-tricalcium phosphate(β-TCP)powders with good crystalline structure were produced by a new process through bone tissue engineering approach rorous β-TCPcermic was combined with recombined human bone morphogenetic proteins-2(rhBMP-2)to develop a novel composite material ,osteogenesis capacity of the composite was investigated intramuscularly in rat with histological analyses and SEM examination pureβ-TCP porous carmic wsa investigated as the control results show that the compostie materials possess good bilcompatibility biodegradation and strong osteogenesis capacity through inductive process after implantation material degradation began from 2 weeks post-implantation accompanying with the changing o pore structure with the enwrapping and separation fo materials by hyperplatic mesenchymal cells and fibroblast and with the phagocytose reaction of multinucleated giant cells early in 72h immature cartilage could be found within novel composite mature lamellar bone was induced to generate after 3 weeks with strong osteoinduction capacity and controlable bildegradation the novel rhBMP-2\β-TCP porous ceramic is expected to be a promising bone grafting substitute for bone tissue engineering
基金Supported by Grant from the shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Foundation(2000K_(14)-G_(16))
文摘Objective: To prepare hydroxyapatite cement (or calcium phosphate cement, CPC) and analyze its capability. Methods: Tetracalcium phosphate (TTCP) was prepared by the method of high heat. TTCP reacted with in simulated body situation and produced CPC, Its capability was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) , X-ray diffraction(XRD). Its density, absorbing water coefficient, macroporosity and campressive strength were measured also. Results: The main element of CPC is hydroxyapatite (HA) , its microstructure comprised of needlelike or petal crystals. The diameter of micropore was 4-10 nm, density was 1.922 g/cm3, macroporosity was 29. 777% , absorbing coefficient was 15. 503%, compressive strength was 42. 70 Mpa. Conclusion: This CPC has three-dimensional spatial structure, its strength meets the need of cancellous bone grafting.
文摘Objective: To study cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p27/kip1 expression in gliomas and their correlation with pathological grade and prognosis. Methods: Immunohistochemical technique was used to detect the cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p27/kip1 expression in 48 human brain glioma tissues of different malignant grades, and 12 normal non-neoplastic tissues collected from internal decompression. The data were analyzed quantitatively by the image system and also correlated retrospectively with the patients' clinical characteristics. Results: The immunohistochemical reaction for cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p27/kip1 was confined to the nuclei. The abnormal positive expression rates of both cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p27/kip1 in gliomas were found higher than that in non-neoplastic tissues(P<0.05). The number and staining intensity of cyclinD1/bcl-1 positive nuclei increased with malignant grades (P<0.05). On the contrary, the positive nuclei of p27/kip1 expression decreased in number and staining intensity with malignant grades(P<0.05). Higher expression of cyclinD1/bcl-1 or/and lower expression of p27/kip1 were associated with poor prognosis(P<0.05). Conclusion: The abnormal expression of both cyclinD1/bcl-1 and p27/kip1 might be closely related to the occurrence and development of gliomas and they might have synergistic effect. These data suggest that both cyclinD1/bcl-1 expression and p27/kip1 expression can act as an independent prognostic factor.
文摘Objective: To study the clinical influence of femoral quality on cementless hip replacement and to evaluate cortical index (CI) for femoral quality in order to guide prosthesis choice and rehabilitation. Methods: Forty nine cases of cementless hip replacement were followed up for average 3.5 years, 42 of whom had X ray films on preoperation or operation day. Results: Harris scores and patients satisfaction were low but pain was significant and prolonged when cortical indices were low. Conclusions: CI is a reliable semi quantity parameter for clinical evaluation of femoral quality. Osteoporosis patients predispose to thigh pain. Lag for full weight loading and avoidance for torsion motion can contribute to less pain when CI≤ 2.2 .
文摘Adopt different means in treatment with defect of long limb's tubular bone to restore defect, reduce invalidity according to various cases. Methods: ①Auto, allotransplantation of bone by using anastomosis of vessels or non anastomosis of vessels to restore defect; ②Filling defective area with non-living material. Results: General effective rate of treatment is 89.7%. Among all cases, free fibula transplantation with anastomosis of vessels got the best effect. All cases healed in the end by using the method. 2-5 years after allotransplantion of bone, it was absorbed and disappeared gradually. Conclusions: Defect of limb's long tubular bone has high rate of invalidity. Free fibula transplantation with anastomosis of vessels provides an ideal way of restoration for clinical therapy. The anti-infection is necessary in the operation.
文摘Intramuscular hemangioma usually involues only a single muscle,but it may demonstrate regional involvement and can occasionally grow extremely large.In the latter condition,resection can be very difficult and occasionally lead to fatal uncontrollable bleeding during surgery.
文摘The effect and mecbanism of kappa opiate receptor agonist and high-frequency electrostimulation of acupoints in treating spinal spasticity were studied. The spinal spastic models were made by gradual mechanical compression on the cervical spinal cord of rabbits. 24 prepared rabbits were divided into 3 groups randomly, and each group with 8 rabbits was given intrathecally kappa-receptor agonist 66A-078, kappa-receptor antagonist +66A-078 and normal saline respectively. The degree of spasticity was quantified by both clinical score and electrophysiological examinations. The result showed that the spasticity was markedly inhibited by intrathecal injection of 66A-078 and that the kappa-receptor antagonist (naloxone) reversed this effect. We can infer that the antispastic effect of 66A-078 is mediated by kappa-receptors. This result is helpful in explaining the immediate antispastic mechanism of high-frequency electrostimniation of acupaints discussed in previous study.
文摘OBJECTIVE To evaluate the risk factors and prognosis of surgery for spinal metastasis.METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed for 63 patients with spinal metastasis who underwent surgical treatment between June 1992 and June 2002. Forty-one patients underwent anterior en-bloc or partial resection, decompression and reconstruction with internal fixation of the spine.Laminectomy and decompression with internal fixation were done in patients. One-stage anterior-posterior en-bloc resection and decompression followed by reconstructive stabilization were conducted in 14 patients.RESULTS After follow-up for more than 6 months, postoperative radiological evaluation revealed that spinal stabilization was evident in all patients. Fiftyseven (91.9%) patients benefited with quality of life significantly improved through pain alleviation, and 41 (66.1%) patients improved in theirneurological status. No serious complications were observed in surgery. The mean survival time after surgery was 6 months in patients with lung and liver carcinoma, 15 months with breast, prostate, and stomach carcinoma as well as the other miscellaneous malignancies, and 28 months with thyroid and kidney carcinoma. Differences were significant among the 3 groups (P<0.01).CONCLUSION Surgical treatment for spinal metastasis is able to relieve neurological symptoms and improve the quality of life. The survival time is related to the site of the primary tumor; shorter survival in lung and liver carcinoma, longer in breast, prostate, stomach carcinoma and longest In thyroid and kidney carcinoma.
