Ulnar shortening after TFCC suture repair of Palmer type 1B lesions

Purpose  

The objective of this study was to determine functional and subjective outcomes of an ulnar shortening procedure elected by patients who experienced persistent ulno-carpal symptoms following arthroscopic suture repair of a Palmer type 1B lesion. All patients had a dynamic ulna positive variance.     

Expression of TRAIL, DR4, and DR5 in kidney and serum from patients receiving renal transplantation

Renal transplantation is the best treatment of some end-stage renal diseases. Unfortunately, not every transplant is successful due to the rejection or dysfunction of the transplanted kidney. Many cytokines participate in rejection by inducing inflammation or apoptosis. In this study, the expressions of TRAIL, DR4, and DR5 in rejected renal tissue and of serum soluble TRAIL (sTRAIL) in patients with kidney rejection were investigated by immunohistochemical staining and sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, respectively. The results showed that the expression of TRAIL, DR4 and DR5, and serum sTRAIL levels were markedly upregulated among renal transplant patients. Since both membrane and soluble forms of TRAIL can induce apoptosis of DR4/DR5-expressing cells via recruiting FADD and caspase 8, elevated TRAIL and its receptors may participate in renal graft rejection.     

Subjective and objective results of arthroscopic debridement of ulnar-sided TFCC (Palmer type 1B) lesions with stable distal radio-ulnar joint

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to determine functional and subjective results of patients who received arthroscopic debridement for their TFCC Palmer 1B lesions and to compare their results with those of arthroscopic suture repair.

Methods

Between March 2007 and August 2011, 36 patients were diagnosed with Palmer type 1B tears and underwent arthroscopic debridement. 31 patients (15 males and 16 females) were followed up for an average of 26.7 months (±17.4 months) postoperatively. Their average age was 36.7 years (±12.7 years). Follow-up included the determination of range of motion (ROM), grip strength, pain, and wrist scores (modified Mayo wrist score (MMWS), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (DASH score)).

Results

Postoperative ROM averaged 99.2 % for the extension/flexion arc, 95.5 % for the radial/ulnar deviation arc, and 99.4 % for the pronation/supination arc of motion when compared with the contralateral wrist. The MMWS was rated excellent in 48 % of patients, good in 39 %, fair in 13 %, and poor in 0 %. The average DASH score was 17.02 (±14.92). There was a significant reduction in pain. The grip strength was 96.7 % (±15.8), pulp-to-pulp pinch 101.9 % (±17.4), and the ulnar variance ?0.12 ± 1.69 mm.

Conclusions

Arthroscopic debridement of Palmer type 1B lesions in stable DRUJ yields satisfactory to excellent results. Our study showed similar results compared with the studies of arthroscopic suture repair with shorter postoperative care and fewer complications.     

肿瘤坏死因子相关的凋亡诱导配体系统和核因子κB在糖尿病大鼠肾脏中的表达

目的探讨肿瘤坏死因子相关的凋亡诱导配体（TRAIL）系统在糖尿病肾病发生发展中的作用。方法观察TRAIL及其死亡受体4（DR4）、诱骗受体2（DcR2）和核因子KB（NF-KB）在糖尿病大鼠不同时期肾脏中的表达及分析其与肾功能的关系。将80只Wistar大鼠随机分为对照组（NC组）和糖尿病组（DM组），一侧肾切除后，腹腔注射链脲佐菌素（STZ，55mg／kg）建立糖尿病大鼠模型。在第4、8、12、16周末，随机处死各组8只大鼠，收集血液、尿液和肾组织，检测血生化指标、尿蛋白量（24h）和肥大指数等。应用荧光实时定量RT-PCR和免疫组织化学的方法检测肾皮质TRAIL及其受体DR4、DcR2和NF-KB的mRNA和蛋白的表达情况。结果各时间点DM组大鼠尿蛋白量（24h）和肥大指数（肾质量，体质量）均显著高于NC组（P〈0．05）；血白蛋白在第8周末开始显著低于NC组（P〈0．01）；Scr、BUN于第16周末显著高于NC组（P〈0．01）。DM组大鼠TRAIL及其受体DR4mRNA在第4、8及12周末时表达均显著低于NC组（P〈0．01）；第16周末时表达显著高于NC组（P〈0．01）。DM组大鼠DcR2mRNA在第4、8及12周末时表达均显著高于NC组（P〈0．01）；NF-KB的基因表达均显著高于NC组（P〈0．05）。免疫组化结果显示TRAIL及其受体DR4、DcR2主要在肾小管表达，而在肾小球和脉管系统未见表达；NF-KB在肾小球和肾小管均有表达；TRAIL及其受体和NF-KB在各组表达趋势与PCR结果一致。结论TRAIL系统作为调节细胞凋亡的一组重要因子，参与了糖尿病肾病的发生发展。     

Expression of TRAIL and Fas in Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Aim: Differentiating between parathyroid lesions is still difficult and ambiguous. In cases of primary hyperparathyroidism, appropriate and prompt diagnosis is of great importance for effective treatment and follow-up. A great amount of mechanisms contribute to the pathogenesis of primary hyperparathyroidism, such as disturbance in balance between pro- and anti-apoptotic factors. Therefore, we examined whether immunohistochemical expression of apoptotic factors, TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) and Fas, could have clinical utility as a marker of proliferative lesions of parathyroid gland. Materials and methods: Parathyroid specimens of 58 consecutive patients who had undertaken surgery due to primary hyperparathyroidism were incubated with purified mouse monoclonal antihuman antibodies: anti-TRAIL and anti-Fas. Staining was considered positive when at least 5% of the cells showed immunoreactivity. Results: The percentage of cells which were positively stained for TRAIL in parathyroid hyperplasia was 9.65%, in parathyroid adenoma 8.31%, and in normal controls 2.24%. Immunoreactivity for TRAIL was detected in 91.89% of parathyroid hyperplasias, 85.71% of parathyroid adenomas, and none in healthy glands. The percentage of cells with a positive reaction to Fas in parathyroid hyperplasia was 8.92%, in parathyroid adenoma 8.09%, and in normal tissue 1.9%. The expression of Fas was found in 94.59% of parathyroid hyperplasias, 90.48% of parathyroid adenomas, and none in healthy glands. Conclusions: In our study, hyperplasias demonstrated the highest expression of TRAIL and Fas, whereas in adenomas it was increased compared to normal tissue, but lower than in hyperplasias. These factors could be an additive tool in the differential diagnosis of parathyroid lesions.     

TRAIL在胃癌中的表达及其意义

应用免疫组织化学SP法检测40例胃癌、14例胃平滑肌瘤和10例良性胃病组织中肿瘤坏死因子相关的凋亡诱导配基（TRAIL）的表达，并与临床病理参数进行相关性分析。结果示：TRAIL在胃癌、胃平滑肌瘤和良性胃病组织中的表达率依次为35.0%，71.4%，80.0%；TRAIL的表达与胃癌患者的性别、年龄、肿瘤部位无关（P＞0.05），与胃癌细胞的生物学行为有关（P＜0.05）；TRAIL的表达与胃癌患者的预后有一定关系，其表达高者预后较好。提示TRAIL可能在胃癌的发生、发展和预后方面起一定的作用。     

Primary association of HLA-DQw8 with type I diabetes in DR4 patients

DNA from 164 Caucasian type I (insulin-dependent) diabetic patients and 200 Caucasian nondiabetic control blood donors were analyzed by the polymerase chain reaction technique for HLA-DR4 and the associated Dw and DQB subtypes of DR4. The DQw8 subtype of HLA-DR4 was associated with type I diabetes in all DR4 subgroups (DR4/3 and DR4/non-3). Dw subtypes of DR4 other than DW10 did not confer additional association with type I diabetes. Thus, the DQ region appears to provide the primary major histocompatibility association with type I diabetes in most DR4 patients.     

Mechanisms of beta-cell death in type 2 diabetes

A decrease in the number of functional insulin-producing beta-cells contributes to the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes. Opinions diverge regarding the relative contribution of a decrease in beta-cell mass versus an intrinsic defect in the secretory machinery. Here we review the evidence that glucose, dyslipidemia, cytokines, leptin, autoimmunity, and some sulfonylureas may contribute to the maladaptation of beta-cells. With respect to these causal factors, we focus on Fas, the ATP-sensitive K+ channel, insulin receptor substrate 2, oxidative stress, nuclear factor-kappaB, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction as their respective mechanisms of action. Interestingly, most of these factors are involved in inflammatory processes in addition to playing a role in both the regulation of beta-cell secretory function and cell turnover. Thus, the mechanisms regulating beta-cell proliferation, apoptosis, and function are inseparable processes.     

MR arthrography is slightly more accurate than conventional MRI in detecting TFCC lesions of the wrist

Introduction

In case of clinical suspicion of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury, different imaging techniques are used. The aim of this study was to determine whether MRA is superior to MRI and whether 3.0 T is better than 1.5 T (expresses in sensitivity, specificity and accuracy) in detecting TFCC injury, using arthroscopy as the gold standard.

Materials and methods

The arthroscopic and MR findings of 150 patients who underwent arthroscopy for ulnar-sided wrist pain between January 2009 and November 2016 were retrospectively reviewed.

Results

MRA was slightly more accurate compared to conventional MRI, and 1.5 T was slightly more accurate than 3.0 T. 1.5 T wrist MRA had a sensitivity of 80%, a specificity of 100% and accuracy of 90%; 3.0 T wrist MRA 73, 100 and 86%, resp. Conventional 1.5 T wrist MRI had a sensitivity of 71%, a specificity of 75% and accuracy of 73%. For 3.0 T conventional MRI, this was 73, 67 and 70%, resp.

Conclusions

MRA seems slightly superior to conventional MRI, but one could question whether this difference in diagnostic accuracy outweighs the burden and risks of an invasive procedure for patients with its additional costs. Furthermore, we could not confirm the superiority of 3 T compared to 1.5 T.

     

血管瘤组织中TRAIL蛋白及其mRNA的表达和意义

目的检测血管瘤组织中TRAIL(肿瘤坏死因子相关凋亡诱导配体)蛋白及其mRNA的表达,并探讨其意义。方法采用免疫组织化学和原位杂交方法检测血管瘤增殖期、退化期、血管畸形和正常皮肤组织中TRAIL蛋白和mRNA的表达。结果TRAIL蛋白和mRNA在血管瘤增殖期和退化期中的阳性表达率分别为45.45%(15/33)和78.57%(22/28),66.67%(22/33)和89.29%(25/28),血管畸形和正常皮肤组织中均为阴性。秩和检验分别为Hc=54.03,Hc=71.82,四者之间差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01),两两之间比较,增殖期与退化期之间差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论TRAIL可能通过诱导内皮细胞凋亡,促进血管瘤的消退。     

血红素氧合酶-1及Toll样受体2/4在直肠癌组织中的表达及意义

目的：探讨血红素氧合酶-1（hemeoxyenase-1，HO-1）和Toll样受体2／4（Toll-like receptor 2／4，TLR2，4）在直肠癌中的表达及意义。方法：应用免疫组织化学法和RT—PCR检测30例直肠癌组织中HO-1蛋白以及HO-1mRNA、TLR2／4mRNA的表达。结果：直肠癌组织中HO-1蛋白表达（13／30）明显高于正常组织（3/30）（P〈0．05），HO-1mRNA表达也明显高于正常组织（t=15．24，P〈0．05）；直肠癌组织中TLR2／4mRNA的表达高于正常组织（P〈0．05），且HO-1 mRNA与TLR2／4mRNA表达之间存在相关性（P〈0．05）。结论：HO-1和TLR2／4在直肠癌组织中高表达且呈正相关，提示参与直肠癌的发生、发展。     

晚期糖基化终末产物及受体在实验性2型糖尿病大鼠种植体周围的变化及表达

目的 建立2型糖尿病大鼠动物模型,探讨晚期糖基化终末产物及其受体在实验性2型糖尿病大鼠种植体骨整合过程中的变化及表达.方法 45只3个月龄SD健康雄性大鼠,将大鼠随机分为糖尿病模型组25只和正常对照组20只.首先建立2型糖尿病大鼠模型,建模成功后将模型大鼠随机分为DM组和DM种植组,每组10只.将20只正常组大鼠随机分为正常对照组和正常种植组,每组10只.分别于正常种植组和DM种植组的胫骨近骺端植入纯钛种植体,植入10周后于下腔静脉采血,保存所采集标本,用RF-5301PC型荧光分光光度计测定血清中AGEs含量的变化.硬组织标本采用不带种植体脱钙切片,以正常组为对照,HE染色后用免疫组织化学方法检测种植体周围RAGE的表达.结果 10周后,DM种植组和DM组与正常对照组和正常种植组相比,血清中AGEs的变化差异有统计学意义（P ＜0.05）,正常种植组和DM种植组与正常对照组的种植体周围骨组织RAGE表达比较,差异均有统计学意义（P ＜0.05）;DM种植组与DM组比较,差异亦有统计学意义（P ＜0.05）.结论 种植体骨组织愈合过程中AGEs和RAGE相互作用是影响2型糖尿病种植体骨结合的机制之一.     

Expression of nitric oxide synthase type 3 in reflux-induced esophageal lesions.

BACKGROUND: The expression of endothelial constitutive nitric oxide synthase (NOS3) by squamous dysplasia and carcinomas of the head and neck has previously been described. We sought to compare NOS3 expression in squamous mucosa, glandular metaplasia, and adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. METHODS: Forty paraffin-embedded specimens from 20 patients with adenocarcinoma were stained with anti-NOS3 monoclonal antibody. The percentage of cells stained and the intensity of staining were determined for squamous epithelium, metaplasia, and adenocarcinoma. Staining characteristics were statistically analyzed according to clinical variables. RESULTS: NOS3 expression was significantly higher in adenocarcinoma and squamous epithelium compared with glandular metaplasia. Among the carcinomas, larger tumor size (T3/4), nodal positivity, and advanced TNM stage (III/IV) significantly correlated with increased NOS3 expression. CONCLUSIONS: NOS3 is expressed in reflux-induced lesions of the esophagus. Glandular metaplasia shows basal levels of NOS3 that significantly increase with malignant transformation and tumor progression. The role of free radicals in carcinogenesis is being actively studied.     

血管生成素-2及其受体在子宫内膜异位症中的表达及临床意义

目的观察血管生成素-2(Ang-2)与酪氨酸激酶受体-2(Tie-2)在子宫内膜异位症(EMs)患者子宫内膜中的表达,探讨其在EMs的发生发展过程中的具体作用。方法选取本院2012年1月至2013年12月收治的70例EMs患者为研究组,选取同期70例非EMs患者为对照组,分别取材两组的内膜组织,应用免疫组织化学染色法测定Ang-2、Tie-2的表达状况。结果 (1)Ang-2主要定位在细胞质中,主要表达于腺上皮细胞与血管内皮细胞,间质细胞中可见少量表达。Tie-2主要定位在腺上皮细胞胞浆中,少数定位在间质细胞与血管内皮细胞中。(2)研究组患者中Ang-2、Tie-2阳性表达率分别为75.7%和72.9%,显著高于对照组(分别为42.9%和38.6%)(P0.05)。Ang-2在EMs患者增殖期的阳性表达率(67.5%)显著低于分泌期(86.7%)(P0.05);Tie-2在EMs患者增殖期的阳性表达率(87.5%)显著高于分泌期(53.3%)(P0.05)。结论 Ang-2、Tie-2在EMs患者内膜组织中均有较高表达,提示其参与EMs的发生发展。