细胞因子信号传导负调控因子3在妊娠期肝内胆汁淤积症孕妇胎盘组织中的表达及其意义

Objective To detect the expression and significance of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3(SOCS3) in the placentas of pregnant women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). Methods Totally, 44 ICP gravidas, including 21 severe ICP and 23 mild ICP who delvered through cesarean section at the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from April 2008 to January 2009, were selected as the ICP group, and another 25 healthy pregnant women were chosen as control. Placentas of the above gravidas were collected and the expression and localization of SOCS3 were determined by immunohistochemical peroxidase streptomyces-avidin link (SP) method (indicated by the percentage ofpositive cells and average gray scale) and the levels of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ)from placenta homogenation were measured by enzyme linked immunoadsorbent assay (ELISA). Results(1) SOCS3 were expressed in placentas of both groups mainly in the intracytoplasma of trophocyte.However, weakly positive, positive, and strongly positive expressions were found in the severe ICP, mild ICP and the control group, respectively. Almost no expression was detected in membrane and nucleus of the trophoblasts. (2) The percentage of SOCS3 positive cells in the severe ICP group was significantly lower than in the control and the mild ICP group, respectively [ (0.15±0.08)% vs (0.69±0.12)% and (0.42±0.09) % , P < 0.01 ]. The average gay SOCS3 in placental tissue in the severe ICP group was significantly higher than that in control and mild ICP group, respectively (204 ±7 vs 81 ±7 and 147 ± 7, P <0.01 ).(3) Significant lower level of IL-10 in placenta homogenation was found in the severe ICP group than in the control and mild ICP group [ ( 1.16 ± 0.68) μg/L, vs ( 1.39 ± 0.08) μg/L and ( 1.22 ± 0.75 ) μg/L,P < 0.01 ]. (4) The opposite results were found in the level of IFN-γin trophoblasts and the ratio of IFN-γ/IL-10 [ severe ICP group: ( 16.8 ± 0.7 ) μg/L and 16.02 ± 2.79; control group: ( 10.5 ± 0.3 ) μg/L and8.56 ±0.14; mild ICP group: ( 13.4 ±0.5) μg/L and 8.56 ±0.14, P <0.01]. (5) Negative correlation was shown between the percentage of SOCS3 positive cells in trophoblasts and the ratio of IFN-γ/IL-10 ( r =-0.685 and -0.702, P < 0.01 ), and the average gay SOCS3 was positively correlated with the ratio of IFN-γ/IL-10 (r=0.621 and 0.891, P<0.01) in both mild and severe ICP group. Conclousions SOCS3 may participate in the pathogenesis of ICP and its expression may affected by the severity of ICP, and SOCS3may also play a role in the immunological regulation in ICP patients.     

Expression and significance of interleukin-18.12 and tumor necrosis factor-α in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

Objective To investigate the effect of Interleukin(IL)-18,IL-12 and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in hepatic injury in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy(ICP).Methods Sixty-two cases of ICP patients(ICP group),30 cases of normal pregnant women(control group)and 30 cases of hepatitis B(HBV) women (hepatitis group) were recruited. Serum IL-18, IL-12 and TNF-α were examined by ELISA. Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were examined by automatic biochemical analysis instrument. Results ( 1 ) In hepatitis group, serum concentrations of IL-18,IL-12 and TNF-α were (256±51 ) ng/L, ( 122±96) ng/L and (207±3) ng/L; serum levels of ALT and AST were(363±174) U/L and (359 ±237) U/L, respectively. In ICP group, serum concentrations of IL18, IL-12 and TNF-α were (72±32) ng/L, (42 ±28) ng/L and (48±14) ng/L; serum levels of ALT and AST were (201 ±128) U/L and ( 132±87) U/L, respectively. While in control group, serum concentrations of IL-18, IL-12 and TNF-α were (43 ± 13) ng/L, ( 10±3) ng/L and (33±9) ng/L; serum levels of ALT and AST were (13 ~ 4) U/L and (15 ± 3) U/L, respectively. Serum IL-18, IL-12, TNF-α, ALT and AST levels in hepatitis group were significantly higher than those in ICP group and control group ( P ＜0. 05 ).Serum IL-18, IL-12, TNF-α, ALT and AST levels in ICP group were significantly higher than those in control group(P ＜ 0. 05 ). (2) In severe ICP subgroup, serum concentrations of IL-18, IL-12 and TNF-α were (81 ±32) ng/L, (50 ±25) ng/L and(50 ± 14) ng/L; serum levels of ALT and AST were (269 ± 111 ) U/L and (181±73) U/L In mild ICP subgroup, serum concentrations of IL-18, IL-12 and TNF-α were (48 ±18 ) ng/L, (17 ± 4 ) ng/L and (40 ± 10 ) ng/L; serum levels of ALT and AST were (87±46) U/L and (50 ±21 ) U/L, respectively. Serum IL-18, IL-12, TNF-α, ALT and AST levels in severe ICP subgroup were significantly higher than those in mild ICP subgroup and control group (P ＜ 0. 05). And serum ALT and AST levels in mild ICP subgroup were significantly higher than those in control group(P ＜0. 05). (3) There were 16 cases with preterm birth (50%, 16/32 ) and 10 cases with meconium-stained amniotic fluid( 31%, 10/32 ) in severe ICP subgroup, significantly higher than those in mild ICP subgroup ( P＜ 0. 05 ), which contained 2 preterm births ( 7%, 2/30) and 1 meconium-stained amniotic fluid (3%, 1/30). While in control group, the numbers were 1(3%, 1/30)and 1(3%, 1/30),respectively. As for the cases of neonates whose 1 minute Apgar score were not more than 7, there were 2 cases, 1 case and 1 case in severe ICP subgroup, mild ICP subgroup and control group, respectively,which showed no significant difference(P＞ 0. 05). Conclusion Serum IL-18, IL-12 and TNF-α may be involved in the process of hepatic injury of ICP.     

Expression and significance of interleukin-18.12 and tumor necrosis factor-α in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

Objective To investigate the effect of Interleukin(IL)-18,IL-12 and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in hepatic injury in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy(ICP).Methods Sixty-two cases of ICP patients(ICP group),30 cases of normal pregnant women(control group)and 30 cases of hepatitis B(HBV) women (hepatitis group) were recruited. Serum IL-18, IL-12 and TNF-α were examined by ELISA. Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were examined by automatic biochemical analysis instrument. Results ( 1 ) In hepatitis group, serum concentrations of IL-18,IL-12 and TNF-α were (256±51 ) ng/L, ( 122±96) ng/L and (207±3) ng/L; serum levels of ALT and AST were(363±174) U/L and (359 ±237) U/L, respectively. In ICP group, serum concentrations of IL18, IL-12 and TNF-α were (72±32) ng/L, (42 ±28) ng/L and (48±14) ng/L; serum levels of ALT and AST were (201 ±128) U/L and ( 132±87) U/L, respectively. While in control group, serum concentrations of IL-18, IL-12 and TNF-α were (43 ± 13) ng/L, ( 10±3) ng/L and (33±9) ng/L; serum levels of ALT and AST were (13 ~ 4) U/L and (15 ± 3) U/L, respectively. Serum IL-18, IL-12, TNF-α, ALT and AST levels in hepatitis group were significantly higher than those in ICP group and control group ( P ＜0. 05 ).Serum IL-18, IL-12, TNF-α, ALT and AST levels in ICP group were significantly higher than those in control group(P ＜ 0. 05 ). (2) In severe ICP subgroup, serum concentrations of IL-18, IL-12 and TNF-α were (81 ±32) ng/L, (50 ±25) ng/L and(50 ± 14) ng/L; serum levels of ALT and AST were (269 ± 111 ) U/L and (181±73) U/L In mild ICP subgroup, serum concentrations of IL-18, IL-12 and TNF-α were (48 ±18 ) ng/L, (17 ± 4 ) ng/L and (40 ± 10 ) ng/L; serum levels of ALT and AST were (87±46) U/L and (50 ±21 ) U/L, respectively. Serum IL-18, IL-12, TNF-α, ALT and AST levels in severe ICP subgroup were significantly higher than those in mild ICP subgroup and control group (P ＜ 0. 05). And serum ALT and AST levels in mild ICP subgroup were significantly higher than those in control group(P ＜0. 05). (3) There were 16 cases with preterm birth (50%, 16/32 ) and 10 cases with meconium-stained amniotic fluid( 31%, 10/32 ) in severe ICP subgroup, significantly higher than those in mild ICP subgroup ( P＜ 0. 05 ), which contained 2 preterm births ( 7%, 2/30) and 1 meconium-stained amniotic fluid (3%, 1/30). While in control group, the numbers were 1(3%, 1/30)and 1(3%, 1/30),respectively. As for the cases of neonates whose 1 minute Apgar score were not more than 7, there were 2 cases, 1 case and 1 case in severe ICP subgroup, mild ICP subgroup and control group, respectively,which showed no significant difference(P＞ 0. 05). Conclusion Serum IL-18, IL-12 and TNF-α may be involved in the process of hepatic injury of ICP.     

水通道蛋白1和水通道蛋白3在羊水过少孕妇胎盘和胎膜的表达及其意义

Objective To study the expression of aquaporin 1 (AQP1) and aquaporin 3 (AQP3) in fetal membranes and placenta in pregnant women with oligohydramnios and to explore their function in the balance of amniotic fluid. Methods Thirty cases of term pregnancy with oligohydramnios were selected as the experimental group and 30 healthy term pregnant women with normal amniotic fluid volume were served as control. The expressions of mRNA and protein of AQP1 and AQP3 in fetal membranes and placenta were examined by real-time polymerase chain reaction and streptavidi peroxidase immunohistochemiscal staining. Results The expression of AQP1 mRNA in the amnion of the experimental group was 0.31 relative to that of the control group. The expression of AQP1 protein in the amnion of the experimental group was 0.14±0.02, which showed significant decrease when compared with the control (0.25±0.03) (P<0.05), while no significant difference in the chorion and placenta was found between the two groups(P>0.05). The amount of AQP3 mRNA expressions in amnion and chorion in the experimental group were 0.31 and 0.37 relative to those of the control group, respectively, while 7.36 in the placenta. The expression of the AQP3 protein in the amnion and chorion in the experimental group were 0.18±0.05 and 0.18±0.04, respectively, which showed significant decrease when compared with those in the control group (0. 26±0.03 vs 0.29± 0.06, P<0.05). But the expression of AQP3 protein in the placenta of experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control (0.47±0.09 vs 0.28±0.01, P<0.05). Conclusions The alterations of AQP1 and AQP3 expressions in fetal membrane and placenta in oligohydramniotic women are adaptive response to oligohydramnios.     

妊娠期肝内胆汁淤积症胎儿胆汁酸水平与肺表面活性物质的相关性研究

Objective To explore the relationship between total bile acid(TBA)concentration and fetal pulmonary surfactant in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy(ICP).Methods Fifry five patients with ICP(ICP group)who received cesarean section from April 2008 to February 2010 in Second Xiangya Hospital,Central South University,were recruited.The general conditions of the neonates within 7 days after birth in ICP group were recorded.Those with fetal distress,neonatal asphyxia,or neonatal respiratory distress syndrome were referred as pathological neonates, others were referred as normal neonates. Over the same period, 23 healthy gravidas were recruited as control group. Enzymatic method was used to detect the TBA concentrations in maternal blood, cord blood and amniotic fluid. ELISA was employed to measure the urfactant protein A (SP-A) concentration in cord blood. High performance liquid chromatography system was used to detect the concentrations of phesphatidylcholine (PC),phosphatidylinositol (PI),lysophosphatidylcholine ( LPC), and sphingomyelin(SM) in amniotic fluid. Results ( 1 ) The concentrations of TBA in maternal blood, cord blood and amniotic fluid were ( 30. 1 ± 7.9 ), (9. 3± 3. 3 ) and (4. 4 ± 1.5 ) mmol/L in ICP group, (4. 8 ± 2. 2), (4. 9 ± 0. 9) and ( 1.4 v 1.1 ) mmol/L in control group, respectively. The differences between the two groups were significant ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). ( 2 ) The SP-A concentration in cord blood in ICP group was ( 29. 5 ± 6. 4 ) μg/L, significantly higher than that in control group, which was ( 22. 6 ± 7. 4 )μg/L ( P＜ 0. 05 ). ( 3 ) There were 20 pathological neonates and 35 normal neonates in ICP group. In pathological neonates, the concentrations of TBA and SP-A in cord blood were (10.9 ± 2.2) mmol/L,(37.0 ± 5.9 ) μg/L, respectively; and were ( 8.0 ± 2. 8 ) mmol/L, ( 26. 7 ± 4. 8 ) μg/L in normal neonates. The differences were significant (P＜ 0. 05 ). (4) There was a positive correlation between TBA concentration in cord blood and in maternal blood ( r1 = 0. 706, P＜0. 05 ). The TBA concentration in cord blood was positively correlated with SP-A concentration as well ( r3 = 0. 494,P ＜ 0. 05 ). (5) The PC and PI concentrations in amniotic fluid were (65.4 ± 7.2) mg/L and ( 3. 8 ± 0. 6 ) mg/L in ICP group, ( 69. 7 ±3.7) mg/L and (4. 3 ± 0. 7 ) mg/L in control group, respectively. The differences were significant (P ＜0. 05 ). The concentration of LPC in amniotic fluid in ICP group was (4. 8 ±0. 9) mg/L, significantly higher than that in control group (P＜0. 05), which was (4. 2 ±0. 6) mg/L. The concentration of SM in amniotic fluid was (3.5±0. 8) mg/L in ICP group, (4. 0 ± 0. 5 ) mg/L in control group, with no significant difference ( P＞0. 05 ). (6) The ratio of PC/LPC in ICP group ( 14. 2± 3. 2 ) was significantly lower than that in control group ( 16. 9 ± 2. 5 ) ( P＜ 0. 05 ). ( 7 ) The TBA concentration in cord blood was negatively correlated with PC and PI concentrations (r1 = -0. 561, r2 = -0. 407, P ＜ 0. 05 ), and had no correlation with LPC concentration (r3 = 0. 260, P＞ 0. 05). Conclusions ( 1 ) The fetal TBA concentrations in both cord blood and amniotic fluid of patients with ICP was higher than those of healthy gravidas, they were also positively correlated with maternal TBA concentration. (2) ICP resulted in the change of fetal pulmonary surfactant and this change was associated with TBA concentrations in both cord blood and amniotic fluid.     

妊娠期肝内胆汁淤积症胎儿胆汁酸水平与肺表面活性物质的相关性研究

Objective To explore the relationship between total bile acid(TBA)concentration and fetal pulmonary surfactant in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy(ICP).Methods Fifry five patients with ICP(ICP group)who received cesarean section from April 2008 to February 2010 in Second Xiangya Hospital,Central South University,were recruited.The general conditions of the neonates within 7 days after birth in ICP group were recorded.Those with fetal distress,neonatal asphyxia,or neonatal respiratory distress syndrome were referred as pathological neonates, others were referred as normal neonates. Over the same period, 23 healthy gravidas were recruited as control group. Enzymatic method was used to detect the TBA concentrations in maternal blood, cord blood and amniotic fluid. ELISA was employed to measure the urfactant protein A (SP-A) concentration in cord blood. High performance liquid chromatography system was used to detect the concentrations of phesphatidylcholine (PC),phosphatidylinositol (PI),lysophosphatidylcholine ( LPC), and sphingomyelin(SM) in amniotic fluid. Results ( 1 ) The concentrations of TBA in maternal blood, cord blood and amniotic fluid were ( 30. 1 ± 7.9 ), (9. 3± 3. 3 ) and (4. 4 ± 1.5 ) mmol/L in ICP group, (4. 8 ± 2. 2), (4. 9 ± 0. 9) and ( 1.4 v 1.1 ) mmol/L in control group, respectively. The differences between the two groups were significant ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). ( 2 ) The SP-A concentration in cord blood in ICP group was ( 29. 5 ± 6. 4 ) μg/L, significantly higher than that in control group, which was ( 22. 6 ± 7. 4 )μg/L ( P＜ 0. 05 ). ( 3 ) There were 20 pathological neonates and 35 normal neonates in ICP group. In pathological neonates, the concentrations of TBA and SP-A in cord blood were (10.9 ± 2.2) mmol/L,(37.0 ± 5.9 ) μg/L, respectively; and were ( 8.0 ± 2. 8 ) mmol/L, ( 26. 7 ± 4. 8 ) μg/L in normal neonates. The differences were significant (P＜ 0. 05 ). (4) There was a positive correlation between TBA concentration in cord blood and in maternal blood ( r1 = 0. 706, P＜0. 05 ). The TBA concentration in cord blood was positively correlated with SP-A concentration as well ( r3 = 0. 494,P ＜ 0. 05 ). (5) The PC and PI concentrations in amniotic fluid were (65.4 ± 7.2) mg/L and ( 3. 8 ± 0. 6 ) mg/L in ICP group, ( 69. 7 ±3.7) mg/L and (4. 3 ± 0. 7 ) mg/L in control group, respectively. The differences were significant (P ＜0. 05 ). The concentration of LPC in amniotic fluid in ICP group was (4. 8 ±0. 9) mg/L, significantly higher than that in control group (P＜0. 05), which was (4. 2 ±0. 6) mg/L. The concentration of SM in amniotic fluid was (3.5±0. 8) mg/L in ICP group, (4. 0 ± 0. 5 ) mg/L in control group, with no significant difference ( P＞0. 05 ). (6) The ratio of PC/LPC in ICP group ( 14. 2± 3. 2 ) was significantly lower than that in control group ( 16. 9 ± 2. 5 ) ( P＜ 0. 05 ). ( 7 ) The TBA concentration in cord blood was negatively correlated with PC and PI concentrations (r1 = -0. 561, r2 = -0. 407, P ＜ 0. 05 ), and had no correlation with LPC concentration (r3 = 0. 260, P＞ 0. 05). Conclusions ( 1 ) The fetal TBA concentrations in both cord blood and amniotic fluid of patients with ICP was higher than those of healthy gravidas, they were also positively correlated with maternal TBA concentration. (2) ICP resulted in the change of fetal pulmonary surfactant and this change was associated with TBA concentrations in both cord blood and amniotic fluid.     

Effect of lubrication of frictional properties of sutures

The results of this study have provided an insight into the behavior of sutures in the environment of fluids. It has been shown that friction could both increase or decrease with lubrication, depending upon the nature of the application. In tests on straight sutures, lubricants have generally led to an increase in friction. This was found in the present investigation as well as in another study which measured friction in sutures soaked in serum. These results are explained on the basis that higher friction is expected to arise if the lubricant formed a multilayer film between the sliding surfaces. In this instance, the resistance to shear flow by the lubricant becomes the governing factor. On the other hand, if only a small amount of lubricant, such as a monolayer film, is present between surfaces, as expected within the structure of a snugged surgical knot, the lubricant may play the role of decreasing adhesion and, thus, friction.     

454例足月妊娠胎膜早破妊娠结局的临床分析

目的:探讨胎膜早破与分娩方式及围产儿不良结局的关系,为临床围产期保健和并发症防治提供参考。方法:对2005年1月至2008年12月在我院住院分娩的454例足月妊娠无骨盆异常胎膜早破的病例进行回顾性分析。结果:胎膜早破占同期分娩总数的11.76%,无骨盆异常,其难产率为46.47%,剖宫产率为33.7%,新生儿窒息率10.79%,新生儿肺炎发生率1.54%,明显高于对照组。结论:胎膜早破与难产互为因果关系,及时终止妊娠,以改善新生儿预后,减少母婴并发症。     

Patterns of recurrence of primary carcinoma of the vagina

Ninety-two cases of primary carcinoma of the vagina treated at the Massachusetts General Hospital were reviewed from 1961 to 1981. Forty patients were found to have recurrence. Their original clinical stage, location of lesion, histologic subtype, tumor differentiation, and treatment modality were examined to predict recurrence. Staging was the only variable predictive of recurrence. Location of lesion within the vagina was predictive of the site of recurrence. Upper (distal) vagina lesions more commonly recurred locally. In contrast, lower (proximal) lesions were associated with pelvic sidewall and distant recurrence. Adequate staging at the time of initial presentation will have implications on recurrence and prognosis.