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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the effects of acupuncture on the expression of protein kinase B (PKB/AKT) in lung tissues of asthma rats.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Forty SPF male SD rats were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, an acupuncture group and a blocker group, 10 rats in each one. The rat model of asthma was established by egg albumin stimulation in the model group, acupuncture group and blocker group. Since the establishment of rat model, the rats in the acupuncture group were treated with acupuncture at "Dazhui" (GV 14), "Feishu" (BL 13) and "Fengmen" (BL 12) before atomization; the rats in the blocker group were treated with intervention of blocker LY294002, once every two days, for 7 times. There was no treatment in the blank group and model group. HE staining was applied to observe the morphologic changes of lung tissues; the immunohistochemical method was applied to test the protein expression of AKT in lung tissue.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>HE staining indicated the infiltration and aggregation of a variety of inflammatory cells around airways, as well as bronchial smooth muscle spasm and confined lumen in the model group; in the acupuncture group and blocker group the inflammatory cells were less and confined lumen was relieved. Compared with the blank group, the protein expression of AKT was higher in the model group (<0.05); compared with the model group, the protein expression of AKT in the acupuncture group and blocker group was reduced (both<0.05); the differences between the acupuncture group and blank group, blocker group were not significant (both>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Acupuncture could reduce the protein expression of AKT in lung tissue in asthma rats, leading to relieved inflammation reaction and airway remodeling.</p>
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the regulation of acupuncture for transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) expression in the lung tissues of bronchial asthmatic rats.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Forty SPF male SD rats were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, an acupuncture group and a shallow fast acupuncture group, 10 rats in each group. Asthma model was established in the model, acupuncture, and shallow fast acupuncture groups, and no intervention was applied in the blank and model groups. Before atomization excitation, 20 min acupuncture was applied at "Dazhui" (GV 14) "Feishu" (BL 13) "Fengmen" (BL 12) in the acupuncture group. Acupuncture only into skin without needle retained at the above acupoints was used in the shallow fast acupuncture group before atomization excitation from the day of model established. All the treatment was given 7 times, once the other day. The pathological lunge tissues of rats were observed by HE staining; the protein expression of TGF-β1 in the lung tissues was examined by immunohistochemical staining and immunofluorescence staining. The TGF-β1 expressions in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and serum were showed by ELISA.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>There were changes in the lung tissues in the model group, including mucus plug in the bronchial lumen, irregular bronchial epithelium, thick airway smooth muscle, local break, narrow lumen, a large number of inflammatory cell infiltration. The phenomena in the acupuncture group were improved and those in the shallow fast acupuncture group were not apparently changed compared with those in the model group. The IOD value of TGF-β1 expression in the model group increased compared with that in the blank group (<0.05); the positive expression in the acupuncture group was lower than those in the model and shallow fast acupuncture groups (both<0.05). The contents of TGF-β1 in BALF and serum of the acupuncture group were lower than those in the model and shallow fast acupuncture groups (all<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Acupuncture may improve airway inflammatory response and remolding of asthma by inhibiting TGF-β1 expression.</p>
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Objective To investigate the influence of difference ileocecal junction length on the efficacy of laparoscopic subtotal colectomy combined with antiperistaltic cecorectal anastomosis (LSCACRA) in treatment of slow transit constipation (STC). Methods Ninety- two STC patients undergoing LSCACRA were divided into 2 groups by random digits table method:10-15 cm group (10-15 cm ascending colon preserved above ileocecal junction, 46 cases) and 2-3 cm group (2-3 cm ascending colon preserved above ileocecal junction ,46 cases). All the patients were followed up for 24 months, and the Wexner incontinence score (WIS), ileocecal junction emptying time of barium enema, Wexner constipation score (WCS), abdominal pain intensity score (NRS), gastrointestinal quality of life index (GIQLI), abdominal pain frequency score and abdominal bloating frequency score were compared between 2 groups. Results All the patients successfully completed LSCACRA, with no conversion to open surgery and death occurred. There were no statistical differences in amount of bleeding, operative time, hospitalization time, exhaust time, incidences of postoperative intestinal obstruction and pulmonary infection, defecation time, WIS and abdominal bloating frequency score between 2 groups (P>0.05). The WCS, GIQLI, NRS and abdominal pain frequency scores 6, 12 and 24 months after operation in 2-3 cm group were significantly better than those in 10 - 15 cm group, WCS: (1.7 ± 1.3) scores vs. (4.2 ± 2.3) scores, (1.7 ± 1.1) scores vs. (4.1 ± 1.9) scores, (1.2 ± 0.5) scores vs. (3.9 ± 2.5) scores;GIQLI:(116.8 ± 6.2) scores vs. (98.5 ± 14.7) scores, (122.9 ± 7.5) scores vs. (104.7 ± 16.5) scores, (124.3 ± 5.9) scores vs. (108.3 ± 15.1) scores; NRS: (1.3 ± 0.5) scores vs. (2.5 ± 1.7) scores, (0.9 ± 0.3) scores vs. (2.3 ± 1.4) scores, (0.8 ± 0.3) scores vs. (2.2 ± 1.5) scores;abdominal pain frequency score:(0.9 ± 0.3) scores vs. (1.6 ± 1.2) scores, (0.7 ± 0.3) scores vs. (1.4 ± 1.1) scores, (0.7 ± 0.2) scores vs. (1.2 ± 1.0) scores, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). The ileocecal junction emptying time of barium enema 24 months after operation in 2-3 cm group was significantly shorter than that in 10-15 cm group: (17.6 ± 8.4) h vs. (21.3 ± 10.8) h, and there was statistical difference (P<0.05). Conclusions STC patients with LSCACRA is safe and effective. The shorter length of ascending colon preserved above ileocecal junction can improve the efficacy of LSCACRA in the treatment of STC and the prognosis of patients. The 2-3 cm length of ascending colon preserved above the ileocecal junction should be recommended.
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Objective To explore the advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound guided puncture microwave ablation and traditional surgical treatment of nodular goiter.Methods From January 2014 to June 2015,102 cases of nodular goiter who were treated in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Gaozhou Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine were randomly divided into two groups,51 cases in each group.Respectively by ultrasound guided puncture nodules of thyroid swollen microwave ablation (microwave ablation group) and traditional operation type removed most of the thyroid nodules (traditional surgery group) in the treatment of containing.The amount of bleeding,operation time,hospital stay,medical cost,clinical efficacy,postoperative complications and the degree of pain,and thyroid function were compared between the two groups.Results The amount of bleeding,operation time and length of hospital stay in the microwave ablation group were better than those in the traditional operation group((2.02±0.79) ml vs.(28.24±18.49) ml,(34.20 ±9.60) min vs.(75.59±25.41) min,(3.55± 1.05) d vs.(10.27±2.68) d),the medical cost of the microwave ablation group was higher than that of the traditional operation group((14 341±593) yuan vs.(5 812±970) yuan),the differences were statistically significant (t =-10.12,-10.88,-16.68,53.54;P ＜0.01).There were significant difference in terms of the postoperative pain and complications between the groups (x2=50.86,13.22;P＜0.01).The total absorption rate was 100％ in 18 months after the ablation of the nodule.There was no significant difference about postoperative residual small nodules between the two groups(P ＞0.05).Conclusion Compared with the traditional treatment,the microwave ablation treatment of nodular goiter with less complications,is a new technique of minimally invasive,beauty,safe and feasible,the exact clinical effect,and worthy of popularization and application.