Prostaglandin E1‐effective,transient‐type ischemic colitis developed after surgical resection of sigmoid colon cancer. A case report

A 55‐year‐old‐man had a laparoscopic resection of the sigmoid colon due to colon cancer with submucosal invasion. After the surgery he suffered ileus and had a laparotomy. Six months later he complained of frequent defecation. Colonoscopy confirmed a circular ulcer extending from the anal side of the anastomosis in the sigmoid colon to the mid rectum. Endoscopic ultrasound demonstrated thickening of all layers of the diseased colon and rectum. We diagnosed ischemic colitis. After intravenous drip infusion of prostaglandin, symptoms and colonic stricture gradually improved. Although abdominal angiography revealed a narrowing of the peripheral sigmoid branch of the inferior mesenteric artery, blood flow was unrestricted. Colonoscopy performed 84 days after discharge revealed an ulcer scar.     

Acute heart failure and acute renal failure in Kawasaki disease

Acute renal failure and acute heart failure are rare in Kawasaki disease. We experienced two patients with Kawasaki disease who presented acute renal failure and acute heart failure. These two patients gave us an important insight into the understanding of water balance and fluid therapy in Kawasaki disease. One patient showed acute prerenal failure due to fluid exudation from the intravascular to the extravascular space, and subsequent acute heart failure. The other patient showed acute heart failure caused by fluid infusion for the treatment of dehydration. It is suggested that acute renal failure could be caused by a fluid shift from the intravascular to the extravascular space in Kawasaki disease. It is also demonstrated that the reserve of cardiac function could be decreased in patients with Kawasaki disease due to myocarditis even with normal echocardiography and chest X-rays.     

Th17相关细胞因子在大鼠实验性根尖周炎表达的研究

目的辅助性T细胞17（Th17）是-种CD4阳性T细胞新亚群,本研究探讨Th17相关细胞因子与根尖周炎的炎症反应及牙槽骨破坏的关系。方法选取5周龄雄性Wistar大鼠,实验组用球钻将下颌第1磨牙开髓,根管锉清理牙髓,髓腔暴露于口腔中,14d后断颈处死。以未开髓的上颌第1磨牙作为对照组。取上下颌骨,采用Micro—CT观察根尖病损的形成情况;实验组和对照组标本均为6例,标本固定、脱钙,冰冻切片、组织学方法观察根尖病损的特点,采用抗CD68和抗TCRαβ的单克隆抗体进行免疫组化;用酶组织化学染色（TRAP染色）进行破骨细胞染色;实验组和对照组根尖组织提取总RNA,RT-PCR及荧光实时定量PCR方法定量检测根尖组织中Th17相关细胞因子IL-17、IL-23、IL-β、IL-6、TGF—β,以及破骨细胞分化因子RANKL的mRNA表达情况。结果Micro．CT显示,14d实验组有明显的根尖病损形成;组织学结果表明,实验组均存在根尖脓肿,有大量中性粒细胞、CD68阳性的巨噬细胞和散在的TCRctl3阳性T细胞浸润;病损骨面有较多的TRAP阳性破骨细胞,表明有活跃的骨吸收;RT—PCR及实时定量PCR结果显示,实验组根尖组织中Th17相关细胞因子IL-17、IL-23、IL1β、IL-6,及破骨细胞分化因子RANKL的mRNA均显著高于对照组,而TGF-β无显著性变化。结论Th17相关细胞因子在实验性根尖周炎中均有高表达,提示它们可能参与炎症过程和骨破坏。     

Multiple 'cysts' in the entire pancreas in a case of cystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

Abstract A case of multiple 'cysts' coexisting with cystic adenocarcinoma in the pancreas is presented. The cysts were lined by epithelium consisting of either cuboidal and flat cells or mucinous cells, which formed a papillary pattern; the former cells were more frequent and the latter were considered to be hyperplasia. The pathological findings for the diffuse multiple cysts suggested cystic disease caused by ductal stenosis, while the mucinous cells may have been related to the malignant tumour.     

小鼠骨组织中转录调控因子CBF1的表达

目的: 探讨转录调控因子CBF1(C-promoter binding factor-1, CBF1)在成鼠骨组织以及小鼠胚胎性骨组织的表达情况.方法: 采用实时RT-PCR方法检测包括骨组织在内的成年小鼠13种器官组织中CBF1的相对表达水平.采用组织原位杂交技术检测小鼠胚胎性趾骨、肋骨和椎骨中CBF1的分布.结果: 转录调控因子CBF1在成年小鼠各组织器官中广泛存在,在骨组织中检测到较高的CBF1表达水平.原位杂交分析显示: 发育中的趾骨和肋骨软骨细胞CBF1阳性染色,染色阳性程度与软骨细胞的分化程度有关;肋骨和椎骨骨化区周围成骨细胞呈强阳性染色;埋入骨基质的骨细胞则呈弱阳性染色.结论: 转录调控因子CBF1参与了小鼠骨组织的发育形成,可能也参与了成熟骨组织的改建和代谢.     

转录调控因子CBF1（RBP—Jκ）对Cbfal和Ose2元件启动子活性的影响

目的：探讨Notch信号转录调控因子CBF1(RBP—Jκ)对核心结合因子Cbfal基因启动子和骨钙素基因启动子区域Ose2元件启动子活性的影响。方法：构建CBF1真核表达载体pCMV—Tag4／CBF1；将梯度浓度pCMV—Tag4／CBF1和荧光素酶报告质粒共转染两成骨前体细胞系Kusa—A1和Kusa-O，用双荧光素酶报告基因方法检测Cbfa1和Ose2元件启动子活性。结果：随CBF1浓度增加，Kusa—A1和Kusa-O细胞中Cbfa1和Ose2元件启动子活性均逐渐提高。统计分析表明：Kusa—A1细胞中1／40μg／μL实验组两启动子活性均与对照组差异显著；Kusa-0细胞中1／40μg／μL实验组Ose2元件启动子活性与对照组差异显著。结论：转录调控因子CBF1可以促进Cbfa1和Ose2元件启动子活性，从而可能对细胞的成骨性分化有正调节作用。     

A multiparametric analysis of occlusal and periodontal jaw reflex characteristics in young adults with normal occlusion

summary Periodontal jaw reflex, duration of percussion sounds, tooth mobility, and time-moment analysis of occlusal contacts by the T-scan system was recorded in nine periodontally healthy volunteers. The results showed that (i) reflex responses to the pressure applied to the uppercentageral incisors in the lingolabial direction varied, depending on the background jaw-clenching force (BCF) of the same-sided first molars. The BCF levels to elicit excitatory reflexes were 6–8Kgf, and inhibitory reflexes were clearly elicited with a BCF of l0Kgf and beyond. (ii) Duration of percussion sounds via an occlusal sound analyser (4.73–4.84mS: upper first molars. 4.89–5.00mS: uppercentageral incisors) and tooth mobility using a 'Periotest' (3.3–3.5: upper first molars, 5.5–5.6: uppercentageral incisors) showed a normal value. (iii) The time moments of occlusal contacts were symmetrical toward the midsagittal axis of the occlusal plane. The centre of the anterioposteriol occlusal contacts was located in the first molar regions.     

A study of ring 20 chromosome karyotype with epilepsy

Abstract We reported a 24-year-old woman with moderate mental retardation and partial epilepsy. She developed complex partial seizures at 3 years of age and generalized tonic convulsions at 9 years. Chromosome analysis revealed that she had mosaicism (87%) of 46, XX, and r(20) (p13, q13.3). Her electroencephalogram showed bilateral 2–3 Hz sharp and wave complex over the bilateral frontopolar, and centro-parieto-occipital areas. Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance image examinations were normal. Twenty-five cases of ring 20 chromosome karyotypes (including this case) have been reported in the literature; 19 showed epilepsy, and 18 showed moderate mental retardation. Many of the patients showed growth retardation and minor malformations. The ring 20 syndrome is associated with a high incidence of epilepsy, particularly partial epilepsy. Our findings indicate that the main features of the ring 20 syndrome are partial epilepsy and mental retardation.