Analysis of Esophageal Motility and Reflux Characteristics in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease With or Without Extraesophageal Symptoms

Background: The pathogenesis of extraesophageal symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease is complex, and esophageal motility and reflux may be involved in it. In this study, we aimed to compare esophageal motility and reflux characteristics in gastroesophageal reflux disease patients with and without extraesophageal symptoms by high-resolution manometry and multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring.Methods: We retrospectively studied gastroesophageal reflux disease patients between January 2014 and December 2018. All patients had undergone high-resolution manometry and multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring. The results were compared and analyzed.Results: A total of 59 patients were included in this study. Patients were divided into 3 groups according to their main complaint: only typical symptoms (group A, n = 11), both typical and extraesophageal symptoms (group B, n = 33), and only extraesophageal symptoms (group C, n = 15). Compared with group A, the lower esophageal sphincter basal pressure, integrated residual pressure, and lower esophageal sphincter length were lower, and the proximal reflux percentages of a weak acid and non-acid reflux were higher in group B and group C (P < .017). The positive rate of esophageal motility disorders was lower in group A than in other groups (P < .05). The proportion of patients with multiple rapid swallows/single swallow—distal contractile integral ratio greater than 1—was higher in group A than in other groups (P < .05).Conclusions: Decreased lower esophageal sphincter pressure and lower esophageal sphincter length, increased proximal esophageal reflux of weak acid and non-acid reflux, esophageal motility disorders, and decreased peristaltic reserve are involved in the pathogenesis of extraesophageal symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.     

Cardamonin suppressed the migration,invasion, epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and lung metastasis of colorectal cancer cells by down-regulating ADRB2 expression

ContextCardamonin (CDN) can suppress cell growth in colorectal cancer (CRC), a common digestive malignancy.ObjectiveWe explored the effect and mechanism of CDN on metastatic CRC.Materials and methodsTwo cell lines (HT29 and HCT116) were initially treated with CDN at different concentrations (5, 10 and 20 μmol/L) or 50 μmol/L propranolol (positive control) for 24 or 48 h. Then, the two cell lines were separately transfected with siADRB2 and ADRB2 overexpression plasmids, and further treated with 10 μmol/L CDN for 24 h. The cell viability, migration and invasion were determined by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), wound healing and transwell assays, respectively. The levels of ADRB2, matrix metalloprotease (MMP)-2, MMP-9, E-cadherin and N-cadherin were measured by Western blotting or/and RT-qPCR. A CRC metastasis model was established to evaluate the antimetastatic potential of CDN (25 mg/kg).ResultsADRB2 (3.2-fold change; p < 0.001) was highly expressed in CRC tissues. CDN at 10 μmol/L suppressed viability (69% and 70%), migration (33% and 66%), invasion (43% and 72%) and ADRB2 expression (2.2- and 2.84-fold change) in HT29 and HCT116 cells (p < 0.001). CDN at 10 μmol/L inhibited MMP-2, MMP-9 and N-cadherin expression but promoted E-cadherin expression in CRC cells (p < 0.001). Importantly, the effect of CDN on CRC cells was impaired by ADRB2 overexpression, but further enhanced by ADRB2 down-regulation (p < 0.01). Additionally, ADRB2 overexpression reversed the inhibitory effect of CDN on metastatic lung nodules (p < 0.05). Discussion and conclusions: CDN is a potential candidate for the treatment of metastatic CRC in clinical practice.     

冠状动脉痉挛患者外周血淋巴细胞β受体密度改变

目的测定冠状动脉痉挛患者外周血淋巴细胞β受体密度,探讨β受体与冠状动脉痉挛的关系。方法冠状动脉痉挛组21例,为具有胸痛表现,冠状动脉造影无显著狭窄并经乙酰胆碱试验确诊的患者;稳定型心绞痛组23例,为稳定型心绞痛患者;对照组18名,为体检健康者。用放射性配体结合法检测外周血淋巴细胞总β受体及其亚型(β1受体和β2受体)的密度。结果冠状动脉痉挛组和稳定型心绞痛组外周血淋巴细胞总β受体和β2受体密度较对照组低(P<0.05及P<0.01),排除血压及心功能状态影响后,冠状动脉痉挛组外周血淋巴细胞总β受体和β2受体的密度低于稳定型心绞痛组及对照组(P<0.05及P<0.01),三组β受体密度差异无统计学意义。结论冠状动脉痉挛患者外周血淋巴细胞β受体密度下调,β2受体密度改变可能与冠状动脉痉挛有关。     

用RT-PCR方法检测颞叶癫痫脑内SH3GL2基因的表达

目的 研究难治性颞叶癫痫患者脑组织中的SH3GL2mRNA的表达,从分子水平探讨难治性颞叶癫痫发病的可能机制。方法 运用RT-PCR检测SH3GL2mRNA在10例难治性癫痫患者及10例正常对照组脑部的表达。结果 利用RT-PCR检测SH3GL2mRNA在难治性癫痫患者脑部表达增强,其电泳条带目的片断值与对照组比较差异有统计学意义（P〈0.01）。结论 中枢神经系统的SH3GL2在难治性癫痫患者脑部表达增强,可能在人类难治性癫痫的发病机制中起到一定作用。     

Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer Foams Obtained by Adding Palm Olein as the Foam Stabilizer

Geopolymer foams with different pore structures can be used in construction, water treatment, and heavy metal adsorption. The preparation of high porosity geopolymer foams using vegetable oil as a foam stabilizer is a feasible and cost-effective route. In this study, metakaolin-based geopolymer foams with hierarchical pore structures were fabricated by adding H₂O₂ as the foaming agent with palm olein as the foam stabilizer. The effects of H₂O₂ and palm olein content on the chemical features and pore structure of geopolymer foams were evaluated. Water absorption, thermal conductivity, and mechanical behaviors of geopolymer foams were also investigated. The results indicate that fatty acid salt surfactants were generated in situ in the geopolymer matrix due to the addition of palm olein. Geopolymer foams with H₂O₂ and palm olein addition possess a homogeneously concentrated macropore distribution. Palm olein exhibits a refining effect on intrinsic pores formed by geopolymerization. In addition, using appropriate amounts of palm olein and H₂O₂, geopolymer foams can achieve higher open porosity and better pore connectivity, resulting in the improvement of water absorption and thermal insulation capacity.     

逆行髓内钉辅助在儿童股骨延长中的应用

目的:采用髓内钉辅助延长技术进行儿童股骨大段延长,评估其可行性,并对比同期矫正和分期手术的技术要点,明确此技术在儿童患儿中的应用价值。方法:自2014年7月7日至2018年1月16日共规划完成逆行髓内钉辅助延长手术10例,其中男9例,女1例;年龄（13.10±2.18）岁。所有患儿延长截骨点均位于股骨远端干骺端,初诊至...     

血管外科下肢溃疡感染病原学特点及耐药性分析

目的:分析比较血管外科常见下肢静脉性、动脉性溃疡感染的病原学特点及耐药性,为制订合理有效的抗感染方案提供依据.方法:选取2015年7月-2020年7月苏州大学附属第二医院血管外科180例下肢溃疡感染患者(分泌物培养阳性),根据病因分为2组,A组为静脉性溃疡,共114例;B组为动脉性溃疡,共66例,采集创口分泌物相关样本...     

托毒益气养阴汤治疗肛周坏死性筋膜炎(毒盛正虚证)的临床研究

目的 观察托毒益气养阴汤治疗肛周坏死性筋膜炎(毒盛正虚证)的临床疗效.方法 将66例患者随机分为治疗组与对照组各33例,对照组采用西医常规治疗,治疗组在对照组基础上采用内服托毒益气养阴汤治疗.两组均治疗2周.结果 两组治疗后创面疼痛、病变范围、全身症状、坏死性筋膜炎实验室风险指数(LRINEC)评分及白细胞计数(WBC...     

应用siRNA敲低TPM3基因表达后对大鼠胰腺癌细胞侵袭转移能力的影响

目的：探究原肌球蛋白3（tropomyosin alpha-3 chain,TPM3）在大鼠胰腺癌细胞中对其侵袭转移能力的影响并初步阐述其可能的分子机制。方法：（1）将70只大鼠随机分为手术组40只[将7,12-二甲基苯并蒽（7,12-dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene,DMBA]植入大鼠胰腺被膜下后荷包缝合被膜）,假手术组15只（只对胰腺进行荷包缝合而后关腹,不置入DMBA）,阴性对照组15只（不做任何处理）,建立大鼠胰腺癌模型。（2）通过组织免疫组化染色的方法对差异蛋白TPM3进行验证。（3）通过机械分离和酶阶段消化法分离胰腺癌组织的方法获取大鼠胰腺癌细胞,体外传代培养获得纯度较高的细胞后,应用siRNA敲低大鼠胰腺癌细胞中TPM3基因的表达;通过RT-PCR技术检测其沉默效果。（4）通过Transwell实验和平板克隆实验分别对细胞的侵袭、迁移能力及生长增殖能力进行观察。结果：（1）经病理验证模型组有37.83%（14/37）形成胰腺癌,证明大鼠胰腺癌模型建立成功。（2）免疫组化验证胰腺癌组织中TPM3阳性率（92.8%）明显高于正常胰腺组织（6.7%）。（3）RT-PCR结果显示,转染TPM3-siRNA的细胞中TPM3的表达量（0.31±0.02）明显低于其余各组,脂质体组（0.45±0.02）,阴性对照组（0.45±0.02）,空白对照组（0.43±0.02）（P＜0.05）,其余各组之间TPM3表达量差异无统计学意义（P ＞0.05）。（4）转染TPM3-siRNA的细胞其侵袭[（161.63±4.94）个]、迁移能力[（206.87±4.21）个]及生长增殖能力[（51.5±2.327）个]较对照组明显降低[分别为（39.7±1.40）个,（67.27±1.76）个,（5.900±0.767）个]（P＜0.05）。结论：体外化学合成的TPM3-siRNA可有效的抑制大鼠胰腺细胞TPM3的表达,TPM3表达降低后其侵袭能力、迁移能力及生长增殖能力下降。     

人肝再生增强因子真核表达及其对顺铂诱导肝癌细胞凋亡的影响

目的：构建人肝再生增强因子（human augmenter of liver regeneration,hALR）15kD亚型的真核表达系统,并探索ALR对顺铂（Cisplatin,DDP）诱导的人肝癌细胞株QGY凋亡的影响。方法：用聚合酶链反应（polymerase chain reaction,PCR）方法和基因重组技术,从重组质粒pPIC9K-rhALR中扩增出编码rhALR基因片段,将其克隆入pPICZαA质粒中构建重组质粒pPICZα－A-rhALR。重组质粒SacⅠ酶切线性化后电转入酵母GS115中,并在1%的甲醇诱导下表达。表达上清蛋白经Western blot（ALR多克隆抗体和His-tag标签抗体）鉴定和镍柱亲和层析纯化。MTS试剂检测rhALR体外对人肝癌细胞（HepG2、QGY）的促增殖活性,及流式细胞仪检测rhALR在顺铂诱导QGY细胞凋亡中的抗凋亡作用。结果：PCR、双酶切、DNA测序均鉴定重组质粒构建与预期一致。分泌表达的rhALR约占上清总蛋白的70%,目的分子量约17 kD,Western blot均可见单一条带。纯化后的rhALR对HepG2和QGY的体外促增殖作用呈浓度依赖性增强（HepG2组：F=246.729,P=0.000;QGY组：F=246.004,P=0.000）,且在QGY细胞顺铂诱导凋亡时也发挥着浓度梯度式抗凋亡作用（F=101.061,P=0.000）。结论：成功构建高效分泌表达rhALR的pPICZα－A-rhALR GS115真核表达系统;体外实验证实rhALR对顺铂诱导人肝癌细胞有呈浓度依赖性的抗凋亡作用。