Effect of curcumin on nitric oxide synthase expression in Iipopolysaccharide-activated microglia cells and the anti-oxidative effect of curcumin

BACKGROUND: It has been demonstrated that curcumin can increase the activities of various anti-oxidase in blood and tissue, effectively eliminate various free radicals, reduce the production of peroxisome, and alleviate oxidative stress reaction. Whether it has the same effect on microglia? OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of curcumin on the expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in microglial cell line BV stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). DESIGN: An observational comparative study. SETTING: Research Room of Biochemistry, Medical College of Nantong University. MATERIALS: Mice microglia cell line BV, iNOS and NF-κB reporter gene plasmids were presented by Dr. Bhat.NR. from the Medical University of South Carolina (USA). Curcumin was produced by the Xi'an Branch of China Chengdu Scholar Bio-Tech. Co.,Ltd.; LPS (E.Coli O26:B6), anti-mice iNOS monoclonal antibody, horseradish peroxidase labeled goat-anti-mice IgG were the products of Sigma Company (USA). METHODS: The experiments were carried out in the Research Room of Biochemistry, Medical College of Nantong University from May 2006 to April 2007. ① Detection of iNOS: The cells were seeded onto 24-well plate at the density of 1×105, After the cells had adhered to the cover glasses, the cells were grouped as negative control group (the primary antibody was replaced by phosphate buffered solution PBS); normal control group (the cells were normally cultured); LPS-treated group (the cells were treated with LPS for 24 hours); curcumin+LPS group (the cells were treated with curcumin for 1 hour and LPS for 24 hours). The expressions of iNOS protein were detected with immunocytochemical staining. ② Determination of iNOS and NF-κB gene activities: According to the introduction of the kit for transfection, iNOS or NF-κB report gene plasmids were transiently transfected with LipofectamineTM2000 liposomes into the cells in the 24-well plate for 24 hours. The cells were divided into normal control group (the cells were normally cultured after transfected with report gene plasmids); blank plasmid group (the cells were normally cultured after transfected with blank plasmids); LPS-treated group (the cells were treated with LPS for 4 hours after transfected with report gene plasmids); curcumin+LPS group (the cells were treated with curcumin for 1 hour and LPS for 24 hours after transfected with report gene plasmids). The content of luciferase in the cell lysis buffer was determined after cell lysis. ③ Determination of SOD activity: The cells were seeded into culture bottle at the density of 1×106, and the divided into four groups, including normal control group (the cells were normally cultured); LPS-treated group (the cells were treated with LPS for 24 hours); curcumin+LPS group (the cells were treated with curcumin for 1 hour and LPS for 24 hours); vitamin C+LPS group (the cells were treated with vitamin C for 1 hour and LPS for 24 hours). The SOD activity was determined with xanthine oxidase and quantitative colorimetric assay. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The expressions of iNOS protein, iNOS and NF-κB, and the activity of SOD were observed. RESULTS: ① Expression of iNOS protein in microglia: The expression of iNOS protein in the LPS-treated group was obviously higher than that in the negative control group (P < 0.01); Those in the curcumin+LPS group were significantly decreased as compared with that in the LPS-treated group (P < 0.01). ② Expressions of iNOS and NF-κB genes: The expressions of iNOS and NF-κB genes in the LPS-treated group were significantly higher than those in the normal control group (P < 0.01); Those in the curcumin+LPS group were significantly lower than those in the LPS-treated group (P < 0.01). ③ SOD activity: The activity of SOD in the LPS-treated group was significantly lower than those in the normal control group (P < 0.01). It in the curcumin+LPS group and vitamin C +LPS group was significantly higher than that in the LPS-treated group (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: Curcumin could inhibit the expression of iNOS in the activated microglia, and it also has the abilities in eliminating free radicals and antagonizing lipid peroxidation.     

兔骨髓基质细胞诱导分化为胰岛素分泌细胞的方法

目的 探讨将骨髓基质细胞（MSCs）诱导成为胰岛素分泌细胞（IPCs）的方法。方法 体外培养新西兰兔骨髓及胰腺基质细胞和SD大鼠胰腺基质细胞，利用含有胰腺基质细胞培养基的混合培养基诱导培养MSCs。结果 以兔及SD大鼠胰腺基质细胞培养基均可诱导兔MSCs生成IPCs。结论 兔及SD大鼠的胰腺基质细胞培养基均可将兔MSCs诱导分化为IPCs。     

经尿道前列腺汽化电切术后后尿道狭窄的防治(附19例报告)

目的探讨经尿道前列腺汽化电切(TVP)术后后尿道狭窄的防治。方法结合文献,回顾分析19例TVP术后并发后尿道狭窄患者诊治经过。结果19例患者中13例经尿道扩张术治愈,5例行冷刀内切开术 电切术治愈,1例腔内手术失败改开放手术治愈。结论后尿道狭窄为TVP术后常见并发症,多数可用尿道扩张术治愈,对尿道扩张失败者应进行冷刀内切开术 电切术,早期及时处理效果好。     

实习期医学生心理健康状况、应对方式及压力状况的调查

目的探讨实习期医学生心理健康状况、应对方式及压力状况。方法将进入临床实习期的364名临床医学生作为研究组,而选取379名非实习期的临床医学生作为对照组,问卷评定采用症状自评量表(SCL-90)、应对方式问卷及心理身体紧张松弛测试表。结果研究组SCL-90的人际关系敏感、强迫、抑郁、焦虑、敌对因子得分显著高于对照组(t=2.25~5.17,P<0.05);与对照组相比,研究组的应对方式中解决问题因子分有显著性降低,自责、退避因子分则有显著性增高(t=-1.97~2.89,P<0.05);研究组的心理压力状况明显差于对照组,且差异具有显著性意义(χ2=56.03,P<0.05)。结论实习期的临床医学生存在不同程度的心理问题,应予以足够重视。     

上尿路梗阻性急性肾功能不全内、外引流的选择

目的探讨内、外引流在上尿路梗阻急性肾功能不全时的选择和效果。方法25例各种原因引起的上尿路梗阻（15例肿瘤性梗阻,10例非肿瘤性梗阻）合并急性肾功能不全,分别或先后对12例行输尿管内置双J管（doub le J,D J）内引流15次,对19例行经皮肾穿刺造瘘（percutaneous nephrectomy,PCN）外引流23次。结果引流成功23例,PCN外引流成功率86.9%（20/23）,双J管内引流成功率60.0%（9/15）,PCN术后继发出血1例。结论对于盆腹腔进展期或广泛转移肿瘤导致的梗阻,PCN解除梗阻优于输尿管支架内引流;非肿瘤性梗阻宜先尝试D J内引流。     

颌骨陈旧性骨折与发育畸形同期联合治疗

目的探讨陈旧性骨折与颌骨畸形同期联合手术治疗的可行性。方法伴有颌骨发育畸形的陈旧性骨折患者，在骨折手术复位的同时行上颌LeFort-I截骨术下颌矢状劈开术（SSRO），治疗发育畸形。结果6例患者术后均I期愈合。术前术后投影测量指标显示，患者正侧貌、审美平面及鼻唇角等指标有明显改善。结论在修复颌骨创伤畸形的同时，解决了颌骨发育畸形所带来的形态及功能障碍，陈旧性骨折与颌骨畸形同期联合治疗是可行的。     

How to Effectively Implement an Indicator System to Improve Performance from a Management Perspective: The Case of Taiwan Healthcare Indicator Series (THIS) System

This study uses the Taiwan Healthcare Indicator Series (THIS) system as an example to examine which determinants would improve performance by sharing indicators from a management perspective. This study population included all 227 hospitals participating in the THIS system in 2006. A structured questionnaire was sent to the director who was responsible for the THIS system via electronic mail. A total of 111 responses were returned by February 10, 2006. Questions included current implementation and impacts of the system. Hierarchical regression models were performed to identify which variables were significantly associated with performance improvement, adjusted for hospital characteristics. Four variables significantly associated with implementing the THIS system to improve performance were ‘senior management support,’ ‘benchmarking,’ ‘making departments improve the underperforming indicators and report the improvement results in performance management meetings,’ and ‘integration with the National Health Insurance payment regulations’. This study contributes substantially to the evidence base about what works to improve performance by information sharing. Although information sharing is the basis of efforts to improve performance, senior management support and how to effectively apply the information are the most important determinants of performance enhancement.     

内固定技术在脊柱结核外科治疗中的应用

内固定技术的应用是脊柱结核外科治疗的新发展,其目的是充分发挥内固定即刻重建脊柱稳定性的作用,促进局部结核控制和骨性融合达到结核病灶的静止与修复。临床实践证明在结核病灶局部植入组织相容性好、耐腐蚀性强的钛合金材料不会增加术后感染及结核扩散的发生率。内固定应用的适应证:①脊柱结核造成椎体破坏明显,在病灶清除或切除后必须用植骨来修复骨缺损及恢复椎间高度者;②病灶清除或切除后对脊柱的稳定性有明显损害者;③脊柱后凸畸形需矫正者。采用内固定时,须根据患者的具体病情,选择前路或后路内固定方法,采用Ⅰ期或Ⅱ期手术。应该明确,脊柱结核外科治疗只是辅助治疗方法,有效的抗结核化疗才是脊柱结核治疗的基础。     

A free scapular skin flap for penile reconstruction.

INTRODUCTION: There are many possible methods for penis reconstruction, among them, pedicled flaps, myocutaneous flaps, combined osseocutaneous flaps, and free skin flaps. This study evaluated the free scapular skin flap method for penile reconstruction. METHODS: Fifteen men aged 20 to 48 underwent the procedure between March 2000 and February 2006, with follow-up examinations from 6 months to 5 years. RESULTS: Fourteen of the reconstructions were successful, with patients enjoying good cosmetic results as well as functionality. CONCLUSION: The free scapular skin flap technique is a good method for penile reconstruction.     

胆道镜在腹腔镜胆总管切开取石中的应用技巧

目的探讨胆道镜在腹腔镜胆总管切开取石术中的应用技巧。方法回顾性分析32例胆道镜在腹腔镜胆总管切开取石术中应用的临床资料。结果32例腹腔镜胆总管切开取石术均成功完成，无中转开腹。除胆道残余结石外没有其他并发症。结论胆道镜在腹腔镜下的应用技巧的掌握有利于提高胆道镜取石的效率和效果，有助于腹腔镜胆总管切开取石术的顺利开展。