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Objective To investigate the efficacy of neuroendoscopy combined with urokinase in the treatment of spontaneous intraventricular hemorrhage.Methods From August 2014 to August 2017,91 spontaneous thalamic hemorrhage ruptured into ventricles patients in Affiliated Hospital of the Yangzhou University were enrolled,who were underwent surgical treatment in this retrospective study.The patients were divided into the study group(n =41) and control group(n =50) based on different methods of treatment.The patients in the study group were given with remove visible intraventricular hematoma by neuroendoscopy,followed by External Ventricular Drainage (EVD) combined with urokinase fibrinolysis.The patients in control group were given with EVD combined with urokinase fibrinolysis.The time of postoperative drainage,ICU stay,duration of onset of fever,the number of intracranial infections,and the proportion of Glasgow outcome scale (GOS) (1 to 5) at 6 months postsurgery were compared between two groups.Measurement data were expressed as (Mean ± SD),and t test was used for measurement data.The count data were analyzed by x2 test or nonparametric rank sum test.Results The time of postoperative drainage,the number of intracranial infections,ICU stay in study group were (6.19 ± 1.1) d,5 cases,(2.8 ± 1.6) d,the indexes in control group were (7.06 ± 1.3) d,15 cases,(5.2 ± 2.0) d.The time of postoperative drainage,ICU stay,the number of intracranial infections were superior to those of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant.The proportion of GOS (1 to 5) at 6 months after surgery was 5 cases (12.2％),5 cases (12.2％),10 cases (24.4％),14 cases (34.1％),7 cases (17.1％) in study group,the indexes in control group were 10 cases(20.0％),13 cases (26.0％),11 cases(22.0％),10 cases(20.0％),6 cases(12.0％).The 6-month postoperative GOS of the study group were superior to those of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Neruendoscopy combined with urokinase in the treatment of spontaneous intraventricular hemorrhage can reduce the time of postoperative drainage and the incidence of intracranial infection,shorten the time of ICU stay and improve the functional prognosis of the patients.
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Objective To compare the effect of the bipolar electric coagulation and unipolar electric coagulation on cranioplasty of scalp separation. Methods The clinical data of 67 patients who underwent unilateral frontotemporal cranioplasty from 2014 to 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. According to coagulation method during operation, these patients were divided into two groups, unipolar electric coagulation group (32 cases) and bipolar electric coagulation group (35 cases). The operation time, postoperative intracranial hemorrhage, infection, epilepsy and subcutaneous effusion were compared between two groups. Results The operation time of two groups had no significant difference (P > 0.05). The incidence of intracranial hemorrhage, infection and epilepsy of two groups had no significant differences (P > 0.05). But the incidence of subcutaneous effusion in unipolar electric coagulation group was significantly higher than that in bipolar electric coagulation group: 28.1%(9/32) vs. 5.7%(2/35), P<0.05. Conclusions The use of unipolar electric coagulation during the scalp separation in cranioplasty can reduce operation time in a certain extent, but significantly increase the incidence of postoperative subcutaneous effusion.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical application of bilobed flap in repairing soft tissue defect of nose. Methods A consecutive series of 15 patients in which this reconstruction was performed was reviewed retrospectively, and the results studied 6 months later were evaluated. Results In all patients the results were satisfactory, with excellent cosmesis and function. There were no complications such as infection, necrosis and organ deformation. The satisfaction rate was14/15. Conclusions Bilobed flap has the characters of excellent cosmesis and function, making it an excellent choice of reconstruction of nasal defect.
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BACKGROUND:Recently, the effects of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cel s (hUCMSCs) and placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cel s (PDMSCs) on treatment of acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD) have been confirmed in some in vitro studies or animal models. But there are stil no reports comparing the therapeutic effects of these two cel types. OBJECTIVE:To compare the immunosuppressive function of hUCMSCs and PDMSCs in vitro or in a mouse aGVHD model. METHODS:(1) In vitro experiment. Human peripheral blood mononuclear cel s (PBMCs) were isolated and divided into four groups:PBMCs cultured alone, PBMCs stimulated with phytohaemagglutinin (PHA), PHA stimulated-PBMCs cocultured with hUCMSCs, PHA stimulated-PBMCs cocultured with PDMSCs. After 5 days, PBMCs proliferation and interferon-γlevel in cel supernatant were measured. (2) In vivo experiment. Fifty-seven BABL/C(H-2d) mice exposed to 8.5 Gy irradiation were randomly divided into five groups:only saline injection group, syngeneic bone marrow transplantation group, al ogeneic bone marrow transplantation group, aGVHD group, hUCMSCs treatment group, PDMSCs treatment group. The clinical aGVHD score, histopathology of skin, liver, and smal intestine, and survival time were analyzed at days 11, 14, 21 after transplantation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) In vitro test:compared with the hUCMSCs, PDMSCs had stronger anti-inflammatory function. (2) In vivo test:The clinical scores on acute graft versus host disease were significantly lower in the hUCMSCs and PDMSCs treatment groups than that in the aGVHD group (P<0.05). The survival rates of mice were significantly increased in the hUCMSCs and PDMSCs treatment groups compared to the aGVHD group (P<0.05). Evident skin lesions were not found in al groups. Although smal intestine mucosal lesions were found in al groups, the damage level seemed similar. Notably, significant difference was found in the liver that multifocal necrosis and a large number of inflammatory cel s were seen in the aGVHD group, but less necrosis and inflammatory cel s in the hUCMSC and PDMSC treatment groups. In conclusion, hUCMSC and PDMSC are comparably effective in the treatment of aGVHD in mice.
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Objective To investigate the risk factors for clinical poor outcome after microsurgical treatment of ruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysms (MCAA).Methods The patients with ruptured MCAA treated with microsurgery were enrolled retrospectively.The data of demography,medical history,Hunt-Hess grade,imaging characteristics,surgery-related factors,and postoperative complications were collected.Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) was used to assess the outcomes.GOS 4-5 was defined as a good outcome and 1-3 was defined as a poor outcome.Results A total of 44 patients with ruptured MCAA were enrolled,including 26 (59.1％) females and 18 (40.9％) males,aged 36-75 years old (mean 58.5 years).The aneurysms were clipped in 42 cases (95.5％) and wrapped in 2 eases (4.5％).They were followed up for 3-6 months,33 (75.0％) had good outcome and 11 (25.0％) had poor outcome.Univariate analysis showed that there were significant differences in the proportions of Hunt-Hess grade,midline shift degree,hematoma volume,intraoperative rupture,decompressive craniectomy,and postoperative pulmonary infection between the good outcome group and the poor outcome group.Multivariatelogistic regression analysis showed that Hunt-Hess grade Ⅳ-Ⅴ (odds ratio [OR] 20.885,95％ confilence interval [CI] 1.342-38.696;P =0.001),intraoperative anenrysm rupture (OR 18.906,95％ CI 2.918-20.915;P=0.011),and complicated with pulmonary infection (OR 38.865,95％ CI 18.718-40.509;P =0.001) were the independent risk factors for poor outcomes.Conclusion The high Hunt-Hess grade,intraoperative aneurysm rupture,and complicated with pulmonary infection after surgery are the independent risk factors for poor outcomes after microsurgical treatment in patients with ruptured MCAA.
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Objective To explore the feasibility of mechanical chest compression to establish a rat model of car?diopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR) . Methods 4?month old healthy male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into control group ( n=6 ) and model group ( n=10 ) . After induction of anaesthesia with 10% chloraldurate ( 3 ml/kg, i. p. ) , tracheal intubation and left femoral artery cannulation were performed. Under electrocardiographic and artery blood pressure monitoring, tracheal obstruction ( TO) was performed to rats in model group. At 2 min after the cardiac arrest ( CA) occurred, CPRs were administered to the rats using a self?made animal chest compressor, which provided chest?com?pression at a rate of 200 bpm. Results Shortly after TO, rats in the model group had respiratory arrest, cyanosis and ar?rhythmia. Electrocardiography indicated that CA occurred within 4-5 min, with a decreased artery systolic blood pressure ( <40 mmHg) and a zero pulse pressure. Return of spontaneous circulation ( ROSC) after the CPR was successfully a?chieved in 8 rats (80%), with a transient reperfusion arrhythmia. Finally, 60% of the rats (n=6) recovered to con?sciousness and survived for 24 hrs. The serum biochemical analysis indicated that there were electrolyte disturbances, aci?dosis, impaired renal functions and increased myocardial enzyme spectrum. Pathological examination revealed cardiac rhab? domyolysis, no?reflow phenomenon in renal glomeruli, decrease of neurons and pulmonary congestion in the model group rats. Conclusions Mechanical chest compression can provide minimal cardiac output for the requirement of CPR incardiac arrestin rats. It is feasible to establish rat CPR model with the mechanical chest compression.
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Objective To explore the anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects of Chushizhiyang ointment in a mouse model. Methods A total of 40 male 8-week-old BALB/c mice were included in this study, and randomly and equally divided into 4 groups. A mouse model of atopic dermatitis (AD)was established in three groups of mice by repeated application of 2,4-dinitroflurobenzene (DNFB)to shaved abdominal skin for sensitization and to shaved dorsal skin for stimulation. After establishment of the AD model, the three groups were topically treated with sodium chloride physiological solution (model group), hydrocortisone cream (hydrocortisone group)and Chushizhiyang ointment (Chushizhiyang group)respectively for 14 consecutive days. The remaining group receiving no sensitization or treatment served as the normal control group. All the mice were sacrificed 12 hours after the final treatment, and the dorsal skin of mice was resected followed by the determination of skin thickness and weight as well as hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining and toluidine blue staining for the counting of leukocytes and mast cells respectively. Moreover, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was performed to measure the levels of interferon-gamma(IFN-γ), tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-α), interleukin 4(IL-4)and IL-5 in dorsal skin lesions. In addition, a local skin itching model was induced by histamine phosphate in Hartley guinea pigs, which was used to explore the effect of Chushizhiyang ointment on itch thresholds. Results Compared with the model group, both the Chushizhiyang group and hydrocortisone group showed reduced thickness and weight of dorsal skin in mice (all P < 0.01), numbers of infiltrating lymphocytes and mast cells (all P < 0.01)and levels of IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-4 and IL-5 in skin lesions (P < 0.05 or 0.01)on day 15 after the start of treatment. The thickness and weight of dorsal skin in mice were significantly decreased in the hydrocortisone group (P <0.01), but experienced no significant changes in the Chushizhiyang group compared with the normal control group. Additionally, Chushizhiyang ointment could significantly increase itch thresholds in guinea pigs induced by histamine phosphate(P < 0.01). Conclusions Chushizhiyang ointment can significantly inhibit DNFB-induced AD in mice, likely by restoring the balance between Th1 and Th2 type cytokines. Moreover, Chushizhiyang ointment could markedly relieve itching induced by histamine phosphate in guinea pigs.
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Objective To discuss the applicability and application skills of lag screw in condylar intracapsular sagittal fracture and also to observe its therapeutic effect .Methods We conducted surgical reduction and rigid internal fixation to 21 patients with 27 sides of condylar intracapsular sagittal fracture in department of oral and maxillofacial surgery of the first affiliated hospital of chongqing medical university .Fixation of 24 sides were carried out with lag screw and and the rest sides had condylar bone fragment removal surgeries .Imaging data and clinical symptoms of each side were analyzed before and after the treatment .Results After postoperative follow‐ups in average 17 .4 months ,there were no facial paralysis ,salivary fistula and loose screws in 21 patients .Al‐so ,the recoveries of mouth opening degree and occlusal relationship were satisfactory .There were different degrees of temporoman‐dibular joint disturbances syndrome for the 3 patients with just 1 side done with condylar bone fragment removal surgeries and screw internal fixation before .Seven sides of patients had malocclusion and slight bone absorption in image inspection after surgery . However ,the functions were basically normal .Conclusion Lag screw could be used in condylar intracapsular sagittal fracture and the effect in recovery of the height of ramus and the function of joints is exact .
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Objective To compare the Dectin-1 signal transduction pathway and its function on dendritic cells between a female patient with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) and a healthy woman,and to explore the possible mechanism for VVC recurrence in this patient.Methods Venous blood samples were collected from a female patient with RVVC and a healthy woman.Then,monocytes were isolated from the blood samples,and were induced to differentiate into dendritic cells (DCs) in vitro.The obtained DCs were divided into three groups to be cultured alone,cocultured with Candida albicans or the combination of Candida albicans and anti-Dectin-1 antibodies for different durations.Flow cytometry was performed to determine the expression levels of CD83,CD86 and CD80 on DCs to evaluate the maturity of DCs,Western blot analysis to measure the protein expressions of Dectin-1,Syk and CARD9 in DCs,and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to determine the levels of interleukin (IL)-23,tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and IL-12 in the culture supernatant of DCs.Results After co-culture with Candida albicans for 24 hours,the expressions of CD83,CD86 and CD80 were significantly inhibited on the patient-derived DCs compared with the controlderived DCs.Western blot analysis showed no significant differences in the expression of Dectin-1 between the controland patient-derived DCs,but a decrease in the expressions of phosphorylated-Syk and CARD9 in the patient-derived DCs compared with the control-derived DCs after 2-hour coculture with Candida albicans.After co-culture with Candida albicans for 6 hours,the levels of IL-23,TNF-α and IL-12 were lower in the culture supernatant of patient-derived DCs than in that of control-derived DCs.Furthermore,the anti-Dectin antibody showed no inhibitory effects on the activation of the Syk-dependent signal transduction pathway in or the secretion of the above cytokines by the patient-derived DCs.Conclusion The Dectin-1 signal transduction pathway was abnormal in DCs from the patient with RVVC,which may decelerate the maturation of DCs,inhibit the secretion of IL-23,TNF-o and IL-12 by them,and finally result in a defect in natural mucosal immunity against Candida infection in the host.
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To report a case of cutaneous and subcutaneous coinfection caused by Lichtheimia corymbifera and Candida parapsilosis.A 67-year-old female peasant consulted about proliferative granuloma developing on her left forearm after topical application of a Chinese herbal drug and splint fixation for the treatment of suspected fracture of the wrist.Direct microscopic examination showed gram positive budding yeast cells in lesion secretions.Pathological study with periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) and gormori methenamine silver (GMS) staining revealed broad non-separate hyphae in the corneum and dermis.Fungal culture of lesional tissue at 35℃ grew both mould and yeast.The mould was identified as Lichtheimia corymbifera based on morphological findings and sequences of the internal transcribed space (ITS) 1-4 regions.Thermal tolerance study revealed that the isolate grew fast at 37℃ but slowly at 40℃.Under a scanning electron microscope,the acrogenous sporangia were pear-shaped with conical sporangiophores originating from the top of stolon,which were among but not opposite to the rhizoids.The yeast was identified as Candida parapsilosis by Chromagar test and D1/D2 region sequencing.As antimicrobial susceptibility test indicated,the Lichtheimia corymbifera isolate was most sensitive to terbinafine and itraconazole.The proteolytic activity of Lichtheimia corymbifera was higher than that of Candida parapsilosis.The granuloma completely subsided after surgical resection and 6-week treatment with oral itraconazole 200 mg twice a day.No recurrence was observed during a 4-year follow-up.
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Objective To partially purify the toxic factor secreted by A. corymbifera and to analyze the mechanism of A. corymbifera-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) apoptosis. Methods Glycoprotein secreted by A. corymbifera was purified by Con A Lectin chromatography. The influence of different protein fractions on HUVEC apoptosis was determined by flow eytometer. Both denaturing and nondenaturing deglycosylation of purified glycoprotein was performed and the ability of the protein moiety and carbohydrate moiety to induce HUVEC apoptosis was evaluated respectively. Activation of related caspases during A. corymbifera-induced apoptosis was analyzed by Western blot. The role of caspase-8 and -9 in HUVEC apoptosis was investigated using caspase inhibitors. Caspase inhibitors were used to stop the suppression of HUVEC viability by XTT assay. Results Flow cytometric analysis shows the total protein as well as the glycoprotein fraction of A. corymbifera may induce HUVEC apoptosis in a dose dependent manner. In contrast, similar activity was not observed in the non-glycoprotein fraction. Neither deglycosylated protein nor carbohydrate moiety is able to induce HUVEC apoptosis alone. In the apoptotic signaling pathway, caspase9, caspase-3 and cytochrome C were activated significantly, except caspase-8. Moreover, caspase-9 inhibitor, instead of caspase-8 inhibitor, completely abrogates A. corymbifera-induced HUVEC apoptosis. Caspase9 and caspase-3 inhibitors completely waived the suppression of HUVEC viability by A. corymbifera. Conclusion Glycoprotein secreted by A. corymbifera is associated with HUVEC apoptosis. Intact glycoprotein is essential for the apoptotic progress. Intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway mediates A. corymbifera-induced HUVEC apoptosis.
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Objective An effective reproducible protocol for complete plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis has beendeveloped for Herpetospermum pedunculosum,an endangered Tibetan medicinal herb.Methods The cotyledonexplants used in this study were excised from seedlings germinated in vitro.Callus was induced from cotyledonexplants on Murashige and Skoog's medium,supplemented with 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid(2,4-D,0.1-1.0mg/L)alone or in combination with 6-benzylaminopurine(BA,0.5,1.0,and 2.0 mg/L).Results The calli showeddifferentiation of globular embryos after three weeks of incubation on MS medium supplemented with variouscombinations of BA and NAA.Sixty-two percent of the embryogenic calli produced somatic embryos in MS basalmedium supplemented with BA(1.0 mg/L)+NAA(2.0 mg/L).The addition of KN(0.5 mg/L)to MS mediumcontaining both BA and NAA(2.0 mg/L each)significantly increased the frequency of somatic embryogenesis.Themaximum percentage of embryogenic calli formation was 83%,and globular embryos formed and germinatedsuccessfully in this medium.Then,transferring the regenerated plants from this medium to hormone-free MSmedium will further enhanced the development of the plants,and the healthy plantlets are formed successfullywithin four weeks.The plantlets were transferred to soil to acclimatize under greenhouse conditions and 75%survived.Conclusion Somatic embryogenesis protocol as reported here can play a key role in the propagation andconservation of this endangered species.
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BACKGROUND:An effective freezing-thawing technique is crucial for the clinical application of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells(UC-MSCs).OBJECTIVE:To investigate biological characteristics of UC-MSCs after cryopreservation.METHODS:UC-MSCs were isolated from human umbilical cord and frozen in liquid nitrogen.The survival rate and the suppressive effect of γ-interferon(IFN-γ)of cryopreserved-thawed and fresh human UC-MSCs were compared.Furthermore,the multiple potentials and phenotype of UC-MSCs were estimated after cryopreservation.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:There was no significant difference between cryopreserved-thawed and fresh human UC-MSCs on the survival rate and the suppressive effect of IFN-γ of peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs).After cryopreservation,human UC-MSCs had the potential differentiation and the phenotype of mesenchymal stem cells.
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Objective To analyze the influence of Absidia corymbifera on cell activity of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) as well as the related mechanism. Methods Time course analy sis of the influence of A. corymbifera on cell viability of HUVEC was determined by cell counting after Trypan blue staining. Apoptosis of HUVEC induced by A. corymbifera was observed under fluorescence microscope after treatment with apoptosis detection kit. Time course analysis of HUVEC apoptosis induced by A. corymbifera was detected by flow cytometry quantitatively. Effect of caspase-3 inhibitor on A. corymbifera associated apoptosis was also evaluated at the same time. Activation of caspase-3 inside HUVEC was detected by Western blot. Results A. corymbifera inhibited cell viability of HUVEC in a time-dependent manner by Trypan blue staining. After 12 hours' co-culture, A. corymbifera began to show suppression on cell viability (P =0. 001 ). Fluorescence microscope observation revealed A. corymbifera induced apoptosis of HUVEC instead of necrosis. Flow cytometry analysis showed A. corymbifera induced apoptosis of HUVEC in a time-dependent manner. A. corymbifera began to show obvious effect on apoptosis after 12 h co-culture (P =0.0036). Moreover, A. corymbifera-associated apoptosis was almost abrogated completely by caspase-3 inhibitor. Western blot analysis demonstrated that A. corymbifera triggered the activation of caspase-3 inside HUVEC in a timedependent fashion. Conclusion A. corymbifera induces apoptosis of HUVEC in vitro. Such apoptotic signal is transmitted through caspase cascade reaction.
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BACKGROUND:It is not certain that whether human adipose-derived mesanchymal stem cells express telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT).OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells express telomerase reverse transcriptase or not.DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:The cytology in vitro experiments were performed at TEDA Life and Technology Research Center,Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College in August 2009.MATERIALS:Adult adipose tissue was obtained from 5 healthy donors undergoing liposuction at the Tianjin Yili Medical Cosmetology Plastics Outpatient.Hela cells were supplied by the Cell Center of Basic Medical Sciences,Institute of Basic Medical Sciences,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.METHODS:Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from 20 mL human edipose tissue of each healthy donor by collagenase digestion.Cells were digested by trypsin when 80% confluency.Hela cells served as controls,and treated with 1640 medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum,and then digested using trypsin when 80% confluency.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Morphology,phenotype and differentiation of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells.TERT of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem calls were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Telomerase activity was measured by telomeric repeat amplification protocol assay ELISA (TRAP-ELISA).RESULTS:Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells adhered to the flask,presented spindle shape,and whirlpool-shape when cell density was large.Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were labeled positively for CD73,CD90 and CD105,but negatively for CD19,CD34,CD11b,CD45,and HLA-DR.Following adipogenic induction,oil red O staining showed significant red oil drop.Following ostesgenic induction,Von Kossa staining showed black particles,which indicated calcium deposition.Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells at P1,P4 and P7 did not express telomerase reverse transcriptase gane.Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells from 5 different donors did not expression telomerase reverse transcriptase gane.Hela cells had telomerase activation,but human adipose-derived mesanchymal stem cells did not express telomerase activation.CONCLUSION:Human adipose-derived mesanchymal stem cells do not express mRNA of hTERT,nor the activity of telomerase reverse transcriptase.
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0.05), but the yields of four-year-old and five-year-old Dahuaye and Wuguangye samples were significantly higher than that of Xiaohuaye sample (P0.05). Conclusion The varieties of Dahuaye and Wuguangye are excellent in higher yield and better quality, and both of them can be used as origin seeds in the GAP plantation of C. chinensis.
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The microvascular architecture of the three layers in left ventricular wall of25 normal children hearts was studied by scanning electron microscopy of the vascu-lar casts,histochemical method(alkaline phosphatase stain)and light microscopy ofIndia-ink injection.A true three dimensional spatial configuration of the microcir-culation unit was obtained.The arteriolar configuration had very different characteristics from one anotherin the three layers examined.The arterioles in the epicardium presented a similarmesh distribution;tree-like branches were distributed mainly in the myocardium;thearterioles in subendocardium appeared as a plexiform distribution.The spatial struc-tures of capillary had several different characteristics:a close capillary network inthe epicardium;the capillary mesh in the myocardium showed the appearance of anarcade-type and vertex-like arrangement and parallelly arranged to the myofibers;the one in the subendocardium seems to be sheet-like.Arteriole casts from the three areas were essentially the same in the fact thatthey frequently showed prominent endothelial nuclear impressions and ring-shapeimpressions.The unusual appearance of venules called“turnip root”and“ginsengroot”was found in the three regions.The diameter of capillaries are 7.2?1.9?m,4.3?1.0?m and 5.4?1.6?m in theepicardium,myocardium and endocardium respectively.The difference between thediameter of capillaries in three layers is highly significant(P0.05).
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The authors used a microvascular corrosion cast/scanning electron microscopy (SEM) technique to study the microvascular bed of the muscles of the medial pterygoid and masseter in two normal babies. The cast were prepared by perfusing the microvascular vessels with methyl methacrylate. Under SEM, the patterns of branches of the arteriole are: 1. tree like ramifications; 2. symmetrical branching; 3. fine plexiform branching. Moreover, the casts of arterial and venous vessels showed on their surfaces the typical imprint of the endothelial lining. Therefore, the venous vessels could be easily identified by the round nuclei of the endothelial cells of the venous vessels. On the other side, arteries and arterioles displayed spindle shaped nuclear imprints, oriented along the direction of the vessel. The morphological and functional characterization of the imprint of the precapillary sphincter and the two-grade anastomoses of the arcade arteries. The diameter of the capillary casts (mean?SE) was 5.6?1.9?m. Two or three capillaries join together to form a postcapillary venules, sometimes a single capillary reaches a major venous trunk was observed. These structural features were considered to play an important physiological role in the microcirculation in skeletal muscle.