This study investigated the effects and possible targets of Fructus Broussonetiae extract, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, on a model of Alzheimer's disease induced by beta-amyloid peptide 25 35 and D-galactose...This study investigated the effects and possible targets of Fructus Broussonetiae extract, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, on a model of Alzheimer's disease induced by beta-amyloid peptide 25 35 and D-galactose. The results revealed that intragastric administration of Fructus Broussonetiae significantly increased the expression of immunoglobulin-binding protein, a key factor in the endoplasmic reticulum stress-signaling pathway in rat hippocampus. In contrast, the treatment significantly decreased expression levels of PKR-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase and C/EBP homologous protein, and substantially improved learning, memory and spatial recognition dysfunction in rats. This evidence indicates that Fructus Broussonetiae extract improves spatial learning and memory abilities in rats by affecting the regulation of hippocampal endoplasmic reticulum stress and activation of the apoptosis pathway.展开更多
Objective To filtrate breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP)-mediated resistant agents and to investigate clinical relationship between BCRP expression and drug resistance. Methods MTT assay was performed to filtra...Objective To filtrate breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP)-mediated resistant agents and to investigate clinical relationship between BCRP expression and drug resistance. Methods MTT assay was performed to filtrate BCRP-mediated resistant agents with BCRP expression cell model and to detect chemosensitivity of breast cancer tissue specimens to these agents. A high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) assay was established, and was used to measure the relative dose of intracellular retention resistant agents. RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were employed to investigate the BCRP expression in breast cancer tissue specimens. Results MTT assay showed that the expression of BCRP increased with the increasing resistance of 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) (P〈0.05, n=3) in the cell model, while HPLC assay indicated that the intracellular retention dose of 5-Fu was significantly correlated with the expression of BCRP (t=-0.897, P〈0.05, n=3). A total of 140 breast cancer tissue specimens were collected. BCRP-positive expression was detected in forty-seven specimens by both RT-PCR and IHC. As shown by MTT assay subsequently, the resistance index (RI) of 47 BCRP-positive breast cancer tissue specimens to 5-Fu was 7-12 times as high as that of adjacent normal tissue samples. BCRP expression was related to 5-Fu resistance (R2=0.8124, P〈0.01). Conclusion Resistance to 5-Fu can be mediated by BCRR Clinical chemotherapy for breast cancer patients can be optimized based on BCRP-positive expression.展开更多
In this study,we compared the efficacy of mitoxantrone in combination with intermediate-dose cytarabine(HAM) with that of high-dose cytarabine alone(Hi DAC) as consolidation regimens in non-acute promyelocytic leu...In this study,we compared the efficacy of mitoxantrone in combination with intermediate-dose cytarabine(HAM) with that of high-dose cytarabine alone(Hi DAC) as consolidation regimens in non-acute promyelocytic leukemia(APL) acute myeloid leukemia patients with favorable and intermediate cytogenetics.A total of 62 patients from Shenzhen People's Hospital were enrolled in this study.All patients enrolled received standard induction chemotherapy and achieved the first complete remission(CR1).In these patients,24 received Hi DAC and 38 received HAM as consolidation.The median relapse free survival(RFS) and overall survival(OS) were similar between these two consolidation regimens.Even in subgroup analysis according to risk stratification,the combination regimen conferred no benefit in longterm outcome in patients with favorable or intermediate cytogenetics.However,in patients receiving HAM regimen,the lowest neutrophil count was lower,neutropenic period longer,neutropenic fever rate higher,and more platelet transfusion support was required.HAM group also tended to have higher rate of sepsis than Hi DAC group.According to our results,we suggest that combination treatment with mitoxantrone and intermediate-dose cytarabine has limited value as compared to Hi DAC,even in young non-APL AML patients with favorable and intermediate cytogenetics.展开更多
Objective: We investigated the clinical characteristics, and the prognostic factors of triple-negative breast cancer. Methods: 130 triple-negative breast cancer patients were reviewed on clinical characteristics and...Objective: We investigated the clinical characteristics, and the prognostic factors of triple-negative breast cancer. Methods: 130 triple-negative breast cancer patients were reviewed on clinical characteristics and prognosis. All cases were lack of expression of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER2/neu determined by immunohistochemistry. Results: 17.1% of all breast cancer patients (774 cases) were triple-negative breast cancer, and 68.9% of triple-negative breast cancer patients (91 cases) were premenopausal. 53.8% of patients (71 cases) had the tumors with T2 size, and 39.4% of them (52 patients) had lymph node metastasis. The rate of relapse in patients with lymph node metastasis was obviously higher than that in patients without lymph node metastasis (P = 0.001). The median time of follow-up was 63 months. 33 cases relapsed and 20 patients died. 23 patients had at least two organs metastasis. The 5-year disease-free and overall survival rates were 73.8% and 85.7%. Conclusion: Triple-negative breast cancer patients commonly have high rate of multiple distant metastasis in 2-3 years after treatment. The status of lymph node is the most important prognostic factor. The triple-negative breast caner patients with lymph node metastasis have poor prognosis.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Several studies have reported the use of zolpidem for induced arousal after permanent vegetative states. However, changes in brain function and EMG after zolpidem treatment requires further investigation....BACKGROUND: Several studies have reported the use of zolpidem for induced arousal after permanent vegetative states. However, changes in brain function and EMG after zolpidem treatment requires further investigation. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of zolpidem, an unconventional drug, on inducing arousal in patients in a permanent vegetative state after brain injury using visual single photon emission computerized tomography and digitized cerebral state monitor. DESIGN: A self-controlled observation. SETTING: Shenzhen People's Hospital. PARTICIPANTS: Seven patients in a permanent vegetative state were selected from the Department of Neurosurgery, Shenzhen People's Hospital from March 2005 to May 2007. The group included 5 males and 2 females, 24-55 years of age, with a mean age of 38.5 years. All seven patients had been in a permanent vegetative statement for at least six months. The patient group included three comatose patients, who had sustained injuries to the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, or thalamus in motor vehicle accidents, and four patients, who had suffered primary/secondary brain stem injury. Informed consents were obtained from the patients' relatives. METHODS: The patients brains were imaged by ^99Tc^m ECD single photon emission computerized tomography prior to treatment with zolpidem [Sanofi Winthrop Industrie, France, code number approved by the State Food & Drug Administration (SFDA) J20040033, specification 10 mg per tablet. At 8:00 p.m., 10 mg zolpidem was dissolved with distilled water and administered through a nasogastric tube at 1 hour before and after treatment and 1 week following treatment, respectively. Visual analysis of cerebral perfusion changes in the injured brain regions before and after treatment was performed. Simultaneously, three monitoring parameters were obtained though a cerebral state monitor, which included cerebral state index, electromyographic index, and burst suppression index. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Comparison of the three brain function indices, cerebral perfusion in the areas of brain injury, and clinical indices before and after treatment. RESULTS: All seven patients were included in the final analysis. (1) Following treatment, the parameters of cerebral state index and electromyographic index were significantly higher than before treatment (P 〈 0.05). The burst suppression index was significantly lower than before treatment (P 〈 0.05). (2) Cerebral perfusion in areas of brain injury improved significantly in all subjects compared to before treatment. CONCLUSION: The findings of visual single photon emission computerized tomography and digitized cerebral state monitor reveal that Zolpidem appears to be an effective treatment for restoring brain function to certain patients in a permanent vegetative state.展开更多
Cultured HSCs were treated colchicine with different concentrations for 12 h, respectively. The effects of eolehicine on HSCs growth were measured by MTT assay. Effects of eolchicine on gene expression of HSCs were an...Cultured HSCs were treated colchicine with different concentrations for 12 h, respectively. The effects of eolehicine on HSCs growth were measured by MTT assay. Effects of eolchicine on gene expression of HSCs were analysed by using a self-made oligonucleotide mieroarray. Colehieine inhibited HSCs growth in a dose-dependent manner. After 12 h of treatment with 6.25 mg/L of colehicine, the expression of tissue inhibitor of metalloprotenase-1 (TIMP-1) and the expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in HSCs were downregulated by 2.3 folds and 2.1 folds, respectively. These results suggest that colchieine's beneficial effects may, at least in part, owe to the inhibitory to the proliferation of HSCs and down regulation of the expression of both TIMP1 and IL-6 in HSCs.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the correlativity between mammographic features and c-erbB-2 of breast cancer. Meth- ods: The mammographic features of 165 patients, including calcification, distinct, esion concentration, br...Objective: To investigate the correlativity between mammographic features and c-erbB-2 of breast cancer. Meth- ods: The mammographic features of 165 patients, including calcification, distinct, esion concentration, breast cysitic hyperplasia accompanied, were studied comparatively with c-erbB-2 gene stained with immunohistochemical technique. Results: Of 165 cases, calcification impression was 84 cases (50.91%), indistinct 80 cases (48.40%), lesions were concentrated of 87 case (52.73%), accompanied breast cysitic hyperplasia 85 cases (51.52%). Conclusion: Mammographic features of breast cancer could show the status of c-erbB-2, the positive chance is higher with calcification, indistinct, lesion concentration and accompa- nied breast cysitic hyperplasia.展开更多
β-endorphin is the most actively endogenous substance of cerebral endorphin. When combined with opiate receptor specially, it manifests a strong morphine-like activity and can decrease sensitivity of central nervous ...β-endorphin is the most actively endogenous substance of cerebral endorphin. When combined with opiate receptor specially, it manifests a strong morphine-like activity and can decrease sensitivity of central nervous system to carbon dioxide so as to inhibit breath. OBJECTIVE: To observe the changes of content of plasma β-endorphin in neonates with severe asphyxia after naloxone treatment in a large dosage. DESIGN: Randomized controlled observation. SETTINGS: Department of Pediatrics, Shenzhen Shajing People's Hospital; Center of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Zhujiang Hospital. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 97 neonates with severe asphyxia including 57 boys and 40 girls were selected from Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Shenzhen Shajing People's Hospital from January 2004 to November 2005. Their gestational age was (38±3) weeks, body mass was (3.2±1.7) kg, and hospitalization duration was (2.8±2.3) hours. All neonates met the diagnostic criteria of with severe asphyxia and all their parents provided the confirmed consent. METHODS: All neonates were treated with inspired oxygen, sedation, stopping terror, decreasing cranial pressure, maintaining a well blood perfusion and normal level of blood glucose (about 5.0 retool/L). After hospitalization, 0.1 mg/(kg·d) naloxone hydrochloride (Beijing Sihuan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.; certification: HI0900021; bullet preparation; 0.4 mg/ampoule) was intravenously dribbled into neonates for 4 - 6 hours, 14 days in total. 2 mL blood was collected from radial artery in neonates at the beginning of hospitalization and at 3 days after naloxone treatment, put in aprotinin-pre-cool tube, mixed evenly, and centrifuged at hypothermia. Plasma was maintained in refrigerator at - 70 ℃. The kit was provided by Neurobiology Department of Shanghai Second Military Medical University of Chinese PLA. Concentration of plasma β-endorphin was measured by using radio-immunity assay.All data were expressed as Mean ± SD and results were compared with paired t test. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Concentration of plasma β-endorphin. RESULTS: All 97 neonates were involved in the final analysis. Concentration of plasma β-endorphin in neonates with severe asphyxia was lower after treatment as compared with that before treatment, and there was significant difference (t = 10.31, P 〈 0.01 ). CONCLUSION: Naloxone can decrease level of plasma β-endorphin in neonates with severe asphyxia.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Calcium antagonists may act as neuroprotectants, diminishing the influx of calcium ions through voltage-sensitive calcium channels. When administered prophylactically, they display neuroprotective effects...BACKGROUND: Calcium antagonists may act as neuroprotectants, diminishing the influx of calcium ions through voltage-sensitive calcium channels. When administered prophylactically, they display neuroprotective effects against hypoxic-ischemic brain damage in newborn rats. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the neuroprotective effects of flunarizine (FNZ), lamotrigine (LTG) and the combination of both drugs, on hypoxic-ischemic brain damage in fetal rats. DESIGN AND SETTING: This randomized, complete block design was performed at the Department of Pediatrics, Shenzhen Fourth People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical College. MATERIALS: Forty pregnant Wistar rats, at gestational day 20, were selected for the experiment and were randomly divided into FNZ, LTG, FNZ + LTG, and model groups, with 10 rats in each group. METHODS: Rats in the FNZ, LTG, and FNZ + LTG groups received intragastric injections of FNZ (0.5 mg/kg/d), LTG (10 mg/kg/d), and FNZ (0.5 mg/kg/d) + LTG (10 mg/kg/d), respectively. Drugs were administered once a day for 3 days prior to induction of hypoxia-ischemia. Rats in the model group were not administered any drugs. Three hours after the final administration, eight pregnant rats from each group underwent model establishment hypoxia-ischemia brain damage to the fetal rats. Cesareans were performed at 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours later; and 5 fetal rats were removed from each mother and kept warm. Two fetuses without model establishment were removed by planned cesarean at the same time and served as controls. A total of 0.3 mL serum was collected from fetal rats at 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours, respectively, following birth. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Serum protein concentrations of neuron-specific enolase and S-100 were measured by ELISA. Serum concentrations of brain-specific creatine kinase were measured using an electrogenerated chemiluminescence method. RESULTS: Serum concentrations of neuron-specific enolase, S-100, and brain-specific creatine kinase were significantly higher in the hypoxic-ischemic fetal rats, compared with the non-hypoxic-ischemic group. Serum concentrations of neuron-specific enolase, S-100, and brain-specific creatine kinase were significantly less in the FNZ, LTG, and FNZ + LTG groups following ischemia, compared with the model group (P 〈 0.01). However, these values were significantly greater in the FNZ and LTG groups, compared with the FNZ + LTG group, following ischemia (P 〈 0.01). CONCLUSION: Preventive antenatal use of oral FNZ and LTG has positive neuroprotective effects on intrauterine hypoxic-ischemic brain damage. The combined effect of these two drugs is superior.展开更多
Objective To characterize the immune reaction in SD rats exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) and to identify the gene expression profiles involved in skin after TCE exposure. Methods Fifteen percent of TCE was inject...Objective To characterize the immune reaction in SD rats exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) and to identify the gene expression profiles involved in skin after TCE exposure. Methods Fifteen percent of TCE was injected intradermally into the rat back (100 μL/120 g) at intervals of 7 days. Whole blood was collected 24 h after the fifth or seventh intradermic administration of TCE. The percentages of CD4+ and CD8+ of T lymphocytes were measured by a flow cytometer. The concentrations of IFN-gamma and 1L-4 in the serum were semi-quantified by ELISA. Total RNAs of skin samples at 3 h or 24 h after the seventh dose of TCE in SD rats were extracted, and gene expression proftles of these tissues were analyszed by rat toxicology U34 array of Affymetrix. Results Obvious decline of CD4+ in T lymphocytes was observed in the TCE-administer group. No significant concentration differences in IFN-gamma and IL-4 were found between TCE-treated and control rats. Gadd45a and Mel were significantly up regulated in skin tissue 24 h after TCE exposure. The expression regulation of immune response factors was as active as proteins associated with lipid metabolism and synthesis process in these skin samples of SD rats exposed to TCE. Conclusion T-helper type 1 cells mediate immune response can not be elicited in TCE-treated SD rats, but certain immune disorder can be induced.展开更多
To clone and sequence the human tissue kallikrein gene of Chinese, and to construct eukaryotic expression recombinant of KK, total RNA was extracted from human pancreas and human tissue kallikrein gene cDNA was amplif...To clone and sequence the human tissue kallikrein gene of Chinese, and to construct eukaryotic expression recombinant of KK, total RNA was extracted from human pancreas and human tissue kallikrein gene cDNA was amplified by PCR after reverse-transcription by using Oligo(dT) primer. The original kallikrein cDNA was recovered and filled with Klenow enzyme and inserted into KS plasmid. After restriction endonuclease digestion, KK cDNA was sequenced by ABI 377 analyzer. Then the KK gene was amplified from pBluescript KSKK and inserted into pcDNA3. A sequence comparison showed that the cloned kallikrein gene was only one nucleotide different from that reported in the Genbank. The coding amino acid was Asp in the Genbank gene, while the coding amino acid of Chinese kallikrein gene was Asn. The KK cDNA fragment was inserted into the eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3. The cloned kallikrein gene and the pcDNA3KK can be used for further study in gene therapy.展开更多
Electric signals from a chest skin electrode can be conducted to the heart and activate contraction. In the present study, normal and diabetic rabbits were stimulated by skin electrode on the abnormal bladder projecti...Electric signals from a chest skin electrode can be conducted to the heart and activate contraction. In the present study, normal and diabetic rabbits were stimulated by skin electrode on the abnormal bladder projection area using three levels of exporting voltage (5.84 V, 8.00 V, and 11.00 V). Results demonstrated significantly attenuated electric signals from both groups, in particular the diabetes group. The skin electrode signals were conducted to the bladders, and all vesical signals increased according to strength of stimulating signals from the skin electrode, However, vesical signals from diabetic rabbits were less than those from normal rabbits at the same stimulating strength of exporting voltage. Vesical pressures from the two groups increased along with increased vesical signals, but vesical pressure was less those from diabetic rabbits than in normal rabbits (basic status and different stimulating levels). Linear correlation analysis showed a significantly positive correlation between vesical pressure and signal. These results demonstrated that electric signals from skin electrodes resulted in increased vesical pressure, and vesical pressure increased along with stimulation strength.展开更多
Objective To develop a tool capable of early and exactly predicting various outcomes in comatose survivors who restore spontaneous circulation after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and validate its performance. ...Objective To develop a tool capable of early and exactly predicting various outcomes in comatose survivors who restore spontaneous circulation after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and validate its performance. Methods Variables that were both readily available and predictive of outcomes were identified by systematically reviewing published literature on resuscitation. A value was assigned to these variables. We used these variables in combination with APACHE II score to devise a multifactorial prediction score system, which we called PRCSs Prognostication Score (PRCSs-PS). Outcomes in 115 hospitalized comatose survivors after CPR were retrospectively reviewed using PRCSs-PS. Score of patients with different outcomes was compared. The area under the receiver- operating characteristic (ROC) curve was determined to evaluate performance of this tool to identify patients with a poor outcome (CPC4 and 5) and other outcomes (CPC1, 2, and 3). Results There were differences of PRCSs-PS score among multiple groups with five different outcomes (CPC 1-5)(F=65.91, P=0.000). Pairwise groups with different CPC were compared: no significant difference was noted between CPC1 and CPC2 (12.41±6.49 vs 17.38±6.91,P=0.092), but difference between other pairwise CPC groups was statistically significant (CPC2 vs CPC3:17.38±6.91 vs 24.50±5.80, P=0.041, CPC3 vs CPC4:24.50±5.80 vs 32.29±5.24, P=0.006). The performance of PRCSs-PS to discriminate patients with a poor outcome from patients with other outcomes went as follows: it had 100% sensitivity, 78.6% specificity, and 178.6 diagnostic index at the score cut-off22.5; it had 77.8% sensitivity, 100% specificity and 176.4 diagnostic index at the score cut-off32.5. Score 23 and 33 were two key cut-offpoints. The area under the ROC curve was 0.968, showing excellent discrimination. Conclusions The final outcomes in post-resuscitation comatose survivors can be accurately predicted using PRCSs-PS Score.展开更多
A rat model of Parkinson's disease was induced by injecting lactacystin stereotaxically into the left mesencephalic ventral tegmental area and substantia nigra pars compacta. After rats were intragastrically perfused...A rat model of Parkinson's disease was induced by injecting lactacystin stereotaxically into the left mesencephalic ventral tegmental area and substantia nigra pars compacta. After rats were intragastrically perfused with Anchanling, a Chinese medicine, mainly composed of magnolol, for 5 weeks, when compared with Parkinson’s disease model rats, tyrosine hydroxylase expression was increased, α-synuclein and ubiquitin expression was decreased, substantia nigra cell apoptosis was reduced, and apomorphine-induced rotational behavior was improved. Results suggested that Anchanling can ameliorate Parkinson's disease pathology possibly by enhancing degradation activity of the ubiquitin-proteasome system.展开更多
Objective:The aim of our study was to find out the best operative therapeutic regimen by reviewing the comprehension of operation,the improvement of operative method and the selection of operative approach concerning ...Objective:The aim of our study was to find out the best operative therapeutic regimen by reviewing the comprehension of operation,the improvement of operative method and the selection of operative approach concerning pineal region meningioma combining obstructive hydrocephalus.Methods:We retrospected the clinic data,comprehension of operation and prognosis of 6 cases of pineal region meningioma.Results:Six tumors were all removed,after that the back wall of the third ventricle was cut open.The 6 tumors were defined as meningioma by pathological examination.After 4-48 months follow-up,the manifestation of hydrocephalus disappeared,other symptoms were relieved more or less without any complication with one patient dismissing.The regular MRI examination indicated that the lesions had not reoccur and the cerebral ventricles had been normal.Conclusion:We identify the nourish arteries of the tumor and anatomy relationship between the tumor and its peripheral blood vessels through modern imaging devices,to select reasonable operative method are the premier therapy of pineal region meningioma.The back wall of the third ventricle becomes thin and the suprapineal recess develops shallow and wide,so the third ventricle-quadrigeminal cistern fistulation can effectively eliminate the obstructive hydrocephalus due to the long-term compression on the aqueduct after removing the tumor.展开更多
Renal cell carcinoma(RCC)is regarded as one of the most refractory malignancies.A further study of the molecular mechanism of RCC formation has led to a series of successful examples for treatment of patients with adv...Renal cell carcinoma(RCC)is regarded as one of the most refractory malignancies.A further study of the molecular mechanism of RCC formation has led to a series of successful examples for treatment of patients with advanced RCC.Over the past 20 years,a nonspecific immunotherapy,with cytokines,has been employed as the gold standard for therapy of metastatic RCC.However,with scientific development and clinical testing of new drugs,targeted molecular cancer therapy has become a focus of interest.At the same time,with a better understanding of RCC, the treatment method has converged on anti-vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and related molecular-targeted pathways. A large amount of research and numerous clinical trials have demonstrated the clinical efficacy of the targeted molecular therapies in patients with metastatic RCC.For example sorafenib and sunitinib were approved,in 2005 and 2006 respectively,by the U.S.FDA for treating advanced RCC.In this report,issues such as the importance of VEGF in RCC and the studies of bevacizumab, sunitinib and sorafenib in treating metastatic RCC etc.,are reviewed.展开更多
To explore the prevalence of the plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance gene qnrA in Gramnegative bacteria and to investigate its molecular genetic background and resistance profile in isolates harboring this gene, a t...To explore the prevalence of the plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance gene qnrA in Gramnegative bacteria and to investigate its molecular genetic background and resistance profile in isolates harboring this gene, a total of 629 nalidixic acid-resistant isolates of non-repetitive Gram-negative bacteria were collected from clinical specimens between April 2004 and April 2006 and these isolates were screened for qnrA gene by PCR using specific primers combined with DNA sequencing. The extended spectrum β-1actamase (ESBL) or AmpC-producing isolates were distinguished by the phenotypic confirmatory test combined with DNA sequencing, and the antibiotics susceptibility test for qnrA-positive isolates was carried out by Kirby-Bauer and E-test method. To detect the location of the qnrA gene, plasmid conjugation and Southern hybridization were performed and the integron structure containing the qnrA gene was cloned by PCR strategy and sequenced by primer walking. It was demonstrated that the incidence of the qnrA-positive strains in nalidixic acid-resistant bacteria was 1.9% (12/629), in which the detection rates for Klebiesiella pneumoniae. Enterobacter cloacae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Citrobacterfreundii and Salmonella choeraesuis were 2.2% (3/138), 17. 1% (6/35), 9. 1% (1/11), 12.5% (1/8), and 14.3% (1/7), respectively. The qnrA gene was found to be embedded in the complex sull-type integron located on plasmids with varied size (80-180 kb). Among them, 4 qnrA-positive isolates carried integron In37 and 8 isolates carried a novel integron, temporarily desig- nated as InX. All the qnrA-positive isolates were ESBL-producing and transferable for the multi-drug resistance. It is concluded that the plasmid-mediated drug-resistance mechanism exists in the quinolone resistant strains of isolates from hospitals in Guangdong area, but the incidence was rather low. Nevertheless, it is still possible that the horizontal transfer of the resistant qnrA gene might lead to the spreading of drug-resistance.展开更多
Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of duplex uterus. Methods Totally 16 cases with duplex uterus were diagnosed and treated with hysteroscopy and laparoscopic technology simultaneously. Results Sixteen c...Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of duplex uterus. Methods Totally 16 cases with duplex uterus were diagnosed and treated with hysteroscopy and laparoscopic technology simultaneously. Results Sixteen cases were finally diagnosed with hysteroscopy and B-ultrasound examination. Of the 16 cases, 12 cases underwent vaginal septum resection and hysteroscopic transcervical resection of septum (TCRS), 2 cases underwent lysis of pelvic adhesions, vaginal septum resection and hysteroscopic transcervical resection of septum, and 2 unmarried cases underwent hysteroscopy in women with intact-hymen. All the 16 cases underwent the surgery successfully. Conclusion Hysteroscopy in combination with B-ultrasound examination is a major option for duplex uterus diagnosis, and hysteroscopic transcervical resection of septum and vaginal septum resection under B-ultrasound monitoring is the primary surgery treatment alternative for duplex uterus.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No. 30973779
文摘This study investigated the effects and possible targets of Fructus Broussonetiae extract, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, on a model of Alzheimer's disease induced by beta-amyloid peptide 25 35 and D-galactose. The results revealed that intragastric administration of Fructus Broussonetiae significantly increased the expression of immunoglobulin-binding protein, a key factor in the endoplasmic reticulum stress-signaling pathway in rat hippocampus. In contrast, the treatment significantly decreased expression levels of PKR-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase and C/EBP homologous protein, and substantially improved learning, memory and spatial recognition dysfunction in rats. This evidence indicates that Fructus Broussonetiae extract improves spatial learning and memory abilities in rats by affecting the regulation of hippocampal endoplasmic reticulum stress and activation of the apoptosis pathway.
基金the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2002CB512903)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30500599)
文摘Objective To filtrate breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP)-mediated resistant agents and to investigate clinical relationship between BCRP expression and drug resistance. Methods MTT assay was performed to filtrate BCRP-mediated resistant agents with BCRP expression cell model and to detect chemosensitivity of breast cancer tissue specimens to these agents. A high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) assay was established, and was used to measure the relative dose of intracellular retention resistant agents. RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were employed to investigate the BCRP expression in breast cancer tissue specimens. Results MTT assay showed that the expression of BCRP increased with the increasing resistance of 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) (P〈0.05, n=3) in the cell model, while HPLC assay indicated that the intracellular retention dose of 5-Fu was significantly correlated with the expression of BCRP (t=-0.897, P〈0.05, n=3). A total of 140 breast cancer tissue specimens were collected. BCRP-positive expression was detected in forty-seven specimens by both RT-PCR and IHC. As shown by MTT assay subsequently, the resistance index (RI) of 47 BCRP-positive breast cancer tissue specimens to 5-Fu was 7-12 times as high as that of adjacent normal tissue samples. BCRP expression was related to 5-Fu resistance (R2=0.8124, P〈0.01). Conclusion Resistance to 5-Fu can be mediated by BCRR Clinical chemotherapy for breast cancer patients can be optimized based on BCRP-positive expression.
基金supported by grants from the Basic Research Project of Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.JYCJ20150403101146307,No.JCYJ20150403101028195 and No.JCYJ20160422145031770)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81600168)
文摘In this study,we compared the efficacy of mitoxantrone in combination with intermediate-dose cytarabine(HAM) with that of high-dose cytarabine alone(Hi DAC) as consolidation regimens in non-acute promyelocytic leukemia(APL) acute myeloid leukemia patients with favorable and intermediate cytogenetics.A total of 62 patients from Shenzhen People's Hospital were enrolled in this study.All patients enrolled received standard induction chemotherapy and achieved the first complete remission(CR1).In these patients,24 received Hi DAC and 38 received HAM as consolidation.The median relapse free survival(RFS) and overall survival(OS) were similar between these two consolidation regimens.Even in subgroup analysis according to risk stratification,the combination regimen conferred no benefit in longterm outcome in patients with favorable or intermediate cytogenetics.However,in patients receiving HAM regimen,the lowest neutrophil count was lower,neutropenic period longer,neutropenic fever rate higher,and more platelet transfusion support was required.HAM group also tended to have higher rate of sepsis than Hi DAC group.According to our results,we suggest that combination treatment with mitoxantrone and intermediate-dose cytarabine has limited value as compared to Hi DAC,even in young non-APL AML patients with favorable and intermediate cytogenetics.
基金Supported by a grant from the Medical Research Foundation of Guang-dong Province No 2006576
文摘Objective: We investigated the clinical characteristics, and the prognostic factors of triple-negative breast cancer. Methods: 130 triple-negative breast cancer patients were reviewed on clinical characteristics and prognosis. All cases were lack of expression of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER2/neu determined by immunohistochemistry. Results: 17.1% of all breast cancer patients (774 cases) were triple-negative breast cancer, and 68.9% of triple-negative breast cancer patients (91 cases) were premenopausal. 53.8% of patients (71 cases) had the tumors with T2 size, and 39.4% of them (52 patients) had lymph node metastasis. The rate of relapse in patients with lymph node metastasis was obviously higher than that in patients without lymph node metastasis (P = 0.001). The median time of follow-up was 63 months. 33 cases relapsed and 20 patients died. 23 patients had at least two organs metastasis. The 5-year disease-free and overall survival rates were 73.8% and 85.7%. Conclusion: Triple-negative breast cancer patients commonly have high rate of multiple distant metastasis in 2-3 years after treatment. The status of lymph node is the most important prognostic factor. The triple-negative breast caner patients with lymph node metastasis have poor prognosis.
文摘BACKGROUND: Several studies have reported the use of zolpidem for induced arousal after permanent vegetative states. However, changes in brain function and EMG after zolpidem treatment requires further investigation. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of zolpidem, an unconventional drug, on inducing arousal in patients in a permanent vegetative state after brain injury using visual single photon emission computerized tomography and digitized cerebral state monitor. DESIGN: A self-controlled observation. SETTING: Shenzhen People's Hospital. PARTICIPANTS: Seven patients in a permanent vegetative state were selected from the Department of Neurosurgery, Shenzhen People's Hospital from March 2005 to May 2007. The group included 5 males and 2 females, 24-55 years of age, with a mean age of 38.5 years. All seven patients had been in a permanent vegetative statement for at least six months. The patient group included three comatose patients, who had sustained injuries to the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, or thalamus in motor vehicle accidents, and four patients, who had suffered primary/secondary brain stem injury. Informed consents were obtained from the patients' relatives. METHODS: The patients brains were imaged by ^99Tc^m ECD single photon emission computerized tomography prior to treatment with zolpidem [Sanofi Winthrop Industrie, France, code number approved by the State Food & Drug Administration (SFDA) J20040033, specification 10 mg per tablet. At 8:00 p.m., 10 mg zolpidem was dissolved with distilled water and administered through a nasogastric tube at 1 hour before and after treatment and 1 week following treatment, respectively. Visual analysis of cerebral perfusion changes in the injured brain regions before and after treatment was performed. Simultaneously, three monitoring parameters were obtained though a cerebral state monitor, which included cerebral state index, electromyographic index, and burst suppression index. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Comparison of the three brain function indices, cerebral perfusion in the areas of brain injury, and clinical indices before and after treatment. RESULTS: All seven patients were included in the final analysis. (1) Following treatment, the parameters of cerebral state index and electromyographic index were significantly higher than before treatment (P 〈 0.05). The burst suppression index was significantly lower than before treatment (P 〈 0.05). (2) Cerebral perfusion in areas of brain injury improved significantly in all subjects compared to before treatment. CONCLUSION: The findings of visual single photon emission computerized tomography and digitized cerebral state monitor reveal that Zolpidem appears to be an effective treatment for restoring brain function to certain patients in a permanent vegetative state.
基金Supported by a Grant fromthe Science and Technology Committee ofGuangdong Province (2003B31801)
文摘Cultured HSCs were treated colchicine with different concentrations for 12 h, respectively. The effects of eolehicine on HSCs growth were measured by MTT assay. Effects of eolchicine on gene expression of HSCs were analysed by using a self-made oligonucleotide mieroarray. Colehieine inhibited HSCs growth in a dose-dependent manner. After 12 h of treatment with 6.25 mg/L of colehicine, the expression of tissue inhibitor of metalloprotenase-1 (TIMP-1) and the expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in HSCs were downregulated by 2.3 folds and 2.1 folds, respectively. These results suggest that colchieine's beneficial effects may, at least in part, owe to the inhibitory to the proliferation of HSCs and down regulation of the expression of both TIMP1 and IL-6 in HSCs.
基金Supported by a grant from the Science and Technology Bureau, Shen-zhen City (No. 200404025).
文摘Objective: To investigate the correlativity between mammographic features and c-erbB-2 of breast cancer. Meth- ods: The mammographic features of 165 patients, including calcification, distinct, esion concentration, breast cysitic hyperplasia accompanied, were studied comparatively with c-erbB-2 gene stained with immunohistochemical technique. Results: Of 165 cases, calcification impression was 84 cases (50.91%), indistinct 80 cases (48.40%), lesions were concentrated of 87 case (52.73%), accompanied breast cysitic hyperplasia 85 cases (51.52%). Conclusion: Mammographic features of breast cancer could show the status of c-erbB-2, the positive chance is higher with calcification, indistinct, lesion concentration and accompa- nied breast cysitic hyperplasia.
文摘β-endorphin is the most actively endogenous substance of cerebral endorphin. When combined with opiate receptor specially, it manifests a strong morphine-like activity and can decrease sensitivity of central nervous system to carbon dioxide so as to inhibit breath. OBJECTIVE: To observe the changes of content of plasma β-endorphin in neonates with severe asphyxia after naloxone treatment in a large dosage. DESIGN: Randomized controlled observation. SETTINGS: Department of Pediatrics, Shenzhen Shajing People's Hospital; Center of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Zhujiang Hospital. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 97 neonates with severe asphyxia including 57 boys and 40 girls were selected from Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Shenzhen Shajing People's Hospital from January 2004 to November 2005. Their gestational age was (38±3) weeks, body mass was (3.2±1.7) kg, and hospitalization duration was (2.8±2.3) hours. All neonates met the diagnostic criteria of with severe asphyxia and all their parents provided the confirmed consent. METHODS: All neonates were treated with inspired oxygen, sedation, stopping terror, decreasing cranial pressure, maintaining a well blood perfusion and normal level of blood glucose (about 5.0 retool/L). After hospitalization, 0.1 mg/(kg·d) naloxone hydrochloride (Beijing Sihuan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.; certification: HI0900021; bullet preparation; 0.4 mg/ampoule) was intravenously dribbled into neonates for 4 - 6 hours, 14 days in total. 2 mL blood was collected from radial artery in neonates at the beginning of hospitalization and at 3 days after naloxone treatment, put in aprotinin-pre-cool tube, mixed evenly, and centrifuged at hypothermia. Plasma was maintained in refrigerator at - 70 ℃. The kit was provided by Neurobiology Department of Shanghai Second Military Medical University of Chinese PLA. Concentration of plasma β-endorphin was measured by using radio-immunity assay.All data were expressed as Mean ± SD and results were compared with paired t test. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Concentration of plasma β-endorphin. RESULTS: All 97 neonates were involved in the final analysis. Concentration of plasma β-endorphin in neonates with severe asphyxia was lower after treatment as compared with that before treatment, and there was significant difference (t = 10.31, P 〈 0.01 ). CONCLUSION: Naloxone can decrease level of plasma β-endorphin in neonates with severe asphyxia.
基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Bureau, No.200405204
文摘BACKGROUND: Calcium antagonists may act as neuroprotectants, diminishing the influx of calcium ions through voltage-sensitive calcium channels. When administered prophylactically, they display neuroprotective effects against hypoxic-ischemic brain damage in newborn rats. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the neuroprotective effects of flunarizine (FNZ), lamotrigine (LTG) and the combination of both drugs, on hypoxic-ischemic brain damage in fetal rats. DESIGN AND SETTING: This randomized, complete block design was performed at the Department of Pediatrics, Shenzhen Fourth People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical College. MATERIALS: Forty pregnant Wistar rats, at gestational day 20, were selected for the experiment and were randomly divided into FNZ, LTG, FNZ + LTG, and model groups, with 10 rats in each group. METHODS: Rats in the FNZ, LTG, and FNZ + LTG groups received intragastric injections of FNZ (0.5 mg/kg/d), LTG (10 mg/kg/d), and FNZ (0.5 mg/kg/d) + LTG (10 mg/kg/d), respectively. Drugs were administered once a day for 3 days prior to induction of hypoxia-ischemia. Rats in the model group were not administered any drugs. Three hours after the final administration, eight pregnant rats from each group underwent model establishment hypoxia-ischemia brain damage to the fetal rats. Cesareans were performed at 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours later; and 5 fetal rats were removed from each mother and kept warm. Two fetuses without model establishment were removed by planned cesarean at the same time and served as controls. A total of 0.3 mL serum was collected from fetal rats at 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours, respectively, following birth. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Serum protein concentrations of neuron-specific enolase and S-100 were measured by ELISA. Serum concentrations of brain-specific creatine kinase were measured using an electrogenerated chemiluminescence method. RESULTS: Serum concentrations of neuron-specific enolase, S-100, and brain-specific creatine kinase were significantly higher in the hypoxic-ischemic fetal rats, compared with the non-hypoxic-ischemic group. Serum concentrations of neuron-specific enolase, S-100, and brain-specific creatine kinase were significantly less in the FNZ, LTG, and FNZ + LTG groups following ischemia, compared with the model group (P 〈 0.01). However, these values were significantly greater in the FNZ and LTG groups, compared with the FNZ + LTG group, following ischemia (P 〈 0.01). CONCLUSION: Preventive antenatal use of oral FNZ and LTG has positive neuroprotective effects on intrauterine hypoxic-ischemic brain damage. The combined effect of these two drugs is superior.
基金This work was supported by "973" Project (No. 2002CB512903) and Shenzhen Bureau of Science and Technology, China (No. 200204121 No. 200304156).
文摘Objective To characterize the immune reaction in SD rats exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) and to identify the gene expression profiles involved in skin after TCE exposure. Methods Fifteen percent of TCE was injected intradermally into the rat back (100 μL/120 g) at intervals of 7 days. Whole blood was collected 24 h after the fifth or seventh intradermic administration of TCE. The percentages of CD4+ and CD8+ of T lymphocytes were measured by a flow cytometer. The concentrations of IFN-gamma and 1L-4 in the serum were semi-quantified by ELISA. Total RNAs of skin samples at 3 h or 24 h after the seventh dose of TCE in SD rats were extracted, and gene expression proftles of these tissues were analyszed by rat toxicology U34 array of Affymetrix. Results Obvious decline of CD4+ in T lymphocytes was observed in the TCE-administer group. No significant concentration differences in IFN-gamma and IL-4 were found between TCE-treated and control rats. Gadd45a and Mel were significantly up regulated in skin tissue 24 h after TCE exposure. The expression regulation of immune response factors was as active as proteins associated with lipid metabolism and synthesis process in these skin samples of SD rats exposed to TCE. Conclusion T-helper type 1 cells mediate immune response can not be elicited in TCE-treated SD rats, but certain immune disorder can be induced.
基金This project is supported by a program of the 15th Fiveyear Plan of Scientific Research of Bureau of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province (No. 2001c11801)
文摘To clone and sequence the human tissue kallikrein gene of Chinese, and to construct eukaryotic expression recombinant of KK, total RNA was extracted from human pancreas and human tissue kallikrein gene cDNA was amplified by PCR after reverse-transcription by using Oligo(dT) primer. The original kallikrein cDNA was recovered and filled with Klenow enzyme and inserted into KS plasmid. After restriction endonuclease digestion, KK cDNA was sequenced by ABI 377 analyzer. Then the KK gene was amplified from pBluescript KSKK and inserted into pcDNA3. A sequence comparison showed that the cloned kallikrein gene was only one nucleotide different from that reported in the Genbank. The coding amino acid was Asp in the Genbank gene, while the coding amino acid of Chinese kallikrein gene was Asn. The KK cDNA fragment was inserted into the eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3. The cloned kallikrein gene and the pcDNA3KK can be used for further study in gene therapy.
基金supported by a grant from the Science and Technology Bureau of Shenzhen (Shenzhen Pro-ject of Science and Technology in 2010), No. 201001003
文摘Electric signals from a chest skin electrode can be conducted to the heart and activate contraction. In the present study, normal and diabetic rabbits were stimulated by skin electrode on the abnormal bladder projection area using three levels of exporting voltage (5.84 V, 8.00 V, and 11.00 V). Results demonstrated significantly attenuated electric signals from both groups, in particular the diabetes group. The skin electrode signals were conducted to the bladders, and all vesical signals increased according to strength of stimulating signals from the skin electrode, However, vesical signals from diabetic rabbits were less than those from normal rabbits at the same stimulating strength of exporting voltage. Vesical pressures from the two groups increased along with increased vesical signals, but vesical pressure was less those from diabetic rabbits than in normal rabbits (basic status and different stimulating levels). Linear correlation analysis showed a significantly positive correlation between vesical pressure and signal. These results demonstrated that electric signals from skin electrodes resulted in increased vesical pressure, and vesical pressure increased along with stimulation strength.
文摘Objective To develop a tool capable of early and exactly predicting various outcomes in comatose survivors who restore spontaneous circulation after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and validate its performance. Methods Variables that were both readily available and predictive of outcomes were identified by systematically reviewing published literature on resuscitation. A value was assigned to these variables. We used these variables in combination with APACHE II score to devise a multifactorial prediction score system, which we called PRCSs Prognostication Score (PRCSs-PS). Outcomes in 115 hospitalized comatose survivors after CPR were retrospectively reviewed using PRCSs-PS. Score of patients with different outcomes was compared. The area under the receiver- operating characteristic (ROC) curve was determined to evaluate performance of this tool to identify patients with a poor outcome (CPC4 and 5) and other outcomes (CPC1, 2, and 3). Results There were differences of PRCSs-PS score among multiple groups with five different outcomes (CPC 1-5)(F=65.91, P=0.000). Pairwise groups with different CPC were compared: no significant difference was noted between CPC1 and CPC2 (12.41±6.49 vs 17.38±6.91,P=0.092), but difference between other pairwise CPC groups was statistically significant (CPC2 vs CPC3:17.38±6.91 vs 24.50±5.80, P=0.041, CPC3 vs CPC4:24.50±5.80 vs 32.29±5.24, P=0.006). The performance of PRCSs-PS to discriminate patients with a poor outcome from patients with other outcomes went as follows: it had 100% sensitivity, 78.6% specificity, and 178.6 diagnostic index at the score cut-off22.5; it had 77.8% sensitivity, 100% specificity and 176.4 diagnostic index at the score cut-off32.5. Score 23 and 33 were two key cut-offpoints. The area under the ROC curve was 0.968, showing excellent discrimination. Conclusions The final outcomes in post-resuscitation comatose survivors can be accurately predicted using PRCSs-PS Score.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Influence of Anchanling on endoplasmic reticulum stress and ubiquitin-proteasome system in PD model), No. 30772757
文摘A rat model of Parkinson's disease was induced by injecting lactacystin stereotaxically into the left mesencephalic ventral tegmental area and substantia nigra pars compacta. After rats were intragastrically perfused with Anchanling, a Chinese medicine, mainly composed of magnolol, for 5 weeks, when compared with Parkinson’s disease model rats, tyrosine hydroxylase expression was increased, α-synuclein and ubiquitin expression was decreased, substantia nigra cell apoptosis was reduced, and apomorphine-induced rotational behavior was improved. Results suggested that Anchanling can ameliorate Parkinson's disease pathology possibly by enhancing degradation activity of the ubiquitin-proteasome system.
文摘Objective:The aim of our study was to find out the best operative therapeutic regimen by reviewing the comprehension of operation,the improvement of operative method and the selection of operative approach concerning pineal region meningioma combining obstructive hydrocephalus.Methods:We retrospected the clinic data,comprehension of operation and prognosis of 6 cases of pineal region meningioma.Results:Six tumors were all removed,after that the back wall of the third ventricle was cut open.The 6 tumors were defined as meningioma by pathological examination.After 4-48 months follow-up,the manifestation of hydrocephalus disappeared,other symptoms were relieved more or less without any complication with one patient dismissing.The regular MRI examination indicated that the lesions had not reoccur and the cerebral ventricles had been normal.Conclusion:We identify the nourish arteries of the tumor and anatomy relationship between the tumor and its peripheral blood vessels through modern imaging devices,to select reasonable operative method are the premier therapy of pineal region meningioma.The back wall of the third ventricle becomes thin and the suprapineal recess develops shallow and wide,so the third ventricle-quadrigeminal cistern fistulation can effectively eliminate the obstructive hydrocephalus due to the long-term compression on the aqueduct after removing the tumor.
文摘Renal cell carcinoma(RCC)is regarded as one of the most refractory malignancies.A further study of the molecular mechanism of RCC formation has led to a series of successful examples for treatment of patients with advanced RCC.Over the past 20 years,a nonspecific immunotherapy,with cytokines,has been employed as the gold standard for therapy of metastatic RCC.However,with scientific development and clinical testing of new drugs,targeted molecular cancer therapy has become a focus of interest.At the same time,with a better understanding of RCC, the treatment method has converged on anti-vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and related molecular-targeted pathways. A large amount of research and numerous clinical trials have demonstrated the clinical efficacy of the targeted molecular therapies in patients with metastatic RCC.For example sorafenib and sunitinib were approved,in 2005 and 2006 respectively,by the U.S.FDA for treating advanced RCC.In this report,issues such as the importance of VEGF in RCC and the studies of bevacizumab, sunitinib and sorafenib in treating metastatic RCC etc.,are reviewed.
文摘To explore the prevalence of the plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance gene qnrA in Gramnegative bacteria and to investigate its molecular genetic background and resistance profile in isolates harboring this gene, a total of 629 nalidixic acid-resistant isolates of non-repetitive Gram-negative bacteria were collected from clinical specimens between April 2004 and April 2006 and these isolates were screened for qnrA gene by PCR using specific primers combined with DNA sequencing. The extended spectrum β-1actamase (ESBL) or AmpC-producing isolates were distinguished by the phenotypic confirmatory test combined with DNA sequencing, and the antibiotics susceptibility test for qnrA-positive isolates was carried out by Kirby-Bauer and E-test method. To detect the location of the qnrA gene, plasmid conjugation and Southern hybridization were performed and the integron structure containing the qnrA gene was cloned by PCR strategy and sequenced by primer walking. It was demonstrated that the incidence of the qnrA-positive strains in nalidixic acid-resistant bacteria was 1.9% (12/629), in which the detection rates for Klebiesiella pneumoniae. Enterobacter cloacae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Citrobacterfreundii and Salmonella choeraesuis were 2.2% (3/138), 17. 1% (6/35), 9. 1% (1/11), 12.5% (1/8), and 14.3% (1/7), respectively. The qnrA gene was found to be embedded in the complex sull-type integron located on plasmids with varied size (80-180 kb). Among them, 4 qnrA-positive isolates carried integron In37 and 8 isolates carried a novel integron, temporarily desig- nated as InX. All the qnrA-positive isolates were ESBL-producing and transferable for the multi-drug resistance. It is concluded that the plasmid-mediated drug-resistance mechanism exists in the quinolone resistant strains of isolates from hospitals in Guangdong area, but the incidence was rather low. Nevertheless, it is still possible that the horizontal transfer of the resistant qnrA gene might lead to the spreading of drug-resistance.
文摘Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of duplex uterus. Methods Totally 16 cases with duplex uterus were diagnosed and treated with hysteroscopy and laparoscopic technology simultaneously. Results Sixteen cases were finally diagnosed with hysteroscopy and B-ultrasound examination. Of the 16 cases, 12 cases underwent vaginal septum resection and hysteroscopic transcervical resection of septum (TCRS), 2 cases underwent lysis of pelvic adhesions, vaginal septum resection and hysteroscopic transcervical resection of septum, and 2 unmarried cases underwent hysteroscopy in women with intact-hymen. All the 16 cases underwent the surgery successfully. Conclusion Hysteroscopy in combination with B-ultrasound examination is a major option for duplex uterus diagnosis, and hysteroscopic transcervical resection of septum and vaginal septum resection under B-ultrasound monitoring is the primary surgery treatment alternative for duplex uterus.