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Two distinct mechanochemical degradation (MCD) methods are adopted to eliminate the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and -furans (PCDD/Fs) from fly ash in municipal solid waste incinerators. First, experiments are conducted in a planetary ball mill for selecting suitable additives, and an additive system of SiO2-Al is chosen for its high-efficiency, low-price, and good practicability. The I-TEQ value of PCDD/Fs in washed fly ash decreases dramatically from 6.75 to 0.64â¯ng I-TEQ/g, after 14â¯h of milling with 10â¯wt % SiO2-Al, and dechlorination is identified as the major degradation pathway. Then, this additive is applied in a horizontal ball mill, and the results indicate that the degradation of PCDD/Fs follows the kinetic model established in planetary ball mills. However, longer milling time is required for the same supplied-energy because of the lower energy density of horizontal ball mills, resulting in partial loss of Al reactivity and a lower degradation efficiency of PCDD/Fs. During MCD, the evolution of PCDD/F-signatures is analogous, indicating a similar acting mechanism of all additives in both the two milling systems. Finally, a major dechlorination pathway of PCDD-congeners is proposed based on the signature analysis of congeners synthesized from chlorophenols.
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Cinza de Carvão/química , Dibenzofuranos Policlorados/química , Recuperação e Remediação Ambiental/métodos , Dibenzodioxinas Policloradas/química , Eliminação de Resíduos/métodos , Alumínio/química , Halogenação , Incineração , Dióxido de Silício/químicaRESUMO
Objective To study the diagnostic value of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in patients with cholangiopancreatic duct dilatation (CPDD).Methods Forty-five patients with CPDD and without any visual or detected obstructive lesions after traditional uhrasonography (US) were re-examined by EUS,CT and MRI.The diagnostic rates of EUS and the other imaging technologies were compared.Results All the 45 patients underwent successful EUS examination.Among them,there were 18 patients with periampullary tumor,10 patients with lower common bile duct stones,1 patient with pancreatic duct stones,3 patients with chronic pancreatitis,1 patient with an intrapancreatic choledochal cyst,4 patients with inflammatory strictures of papilla of duodenum and 2 patients with terminal bile duct inflammatory stenosis.However,1 patient with a lower common bile duct tumor,1 patient with a small pancreatic head carcinoma and 1 patient with sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) were not diagnosed.The diagnostic rates of obstructive lesions by US,EUS,CT and MRI were 7.1%,92.9%,33.3%,31.0%,respectively.The diagnostic rates of tumor were 10.0%,90.0%,35.0%,25.0%,respectively.As compared with the other examination methods,EUS was best in detecting small carcinoma.Conclusion EUS plays an important role in the diagnosis of lesions causing cholangiopancreatic duct dilatation.
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Mechanochemical degradation (MCD) is employed for the dechlorination of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD) and -furans (PCDF) in filter ashes from municipal solid waste incinerators, respectively with the assist of six additive systems. The evolution of PCDD/F-signatures in all eleven samples are systematically monitored and studied at the level of individual congeners, and special attention is paid to CP-route congeners, 2,3,7,8-substitution, 1,9-substitution, and 4,6-PCDF. The PCDD/F-isomers distribution follows an analogous pattern, indicating the similar acting mechanism for all additives: additives transfer electrons to attack the CCl bond and then expulse chlorine. MC dechlorination is not favored for the chlorine on ß-position (2,3,7,8-position). The oxygen with stronger electronegativity in PCDD/Fs negatively influences CCl bond to accept donated electrons, hindering the removal of chlorine on 1,9-position for PCDD, and chlroine on 4,6-position for PCDF. Finally, two fair dechlorination pathways for PCDD and PCDF are respectively proposed based on the detailed analysis of CP-route congeners. The evolution of PCDD-signatures is clear, yet obscure for PCDF-signatures, which still requires further investigations.
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Cinza de Carvão/análise , Dibenzofuranos Policlorados/química , Recuperação e Remediação Ambiental , Incineração , Dibenzodioxinas Policloradas/química , Resíduos Sólidos/análise , Dibenzofuranos Policlorados/análise , Dibenzodioxinas Policloradas/análiseRESUMO
Objective To compare the effect of continuous saphenous nerve block (SNB)with femoral nerve block (FNB)under multimodal analgesia for early analgesic effect and rehabilitation af-ter total knee replacement (TKA).Methods Sixty patients scheduled to undergo TKA,23 males and 37 females,were randomly divided into two groups:group A (continuous SNB)and group B (contin-uous FNB ).The patients received PCA after surgery by the catheter placed near nerve with ultrasound-guided.The loading dose was 0.5% ropivacaine 25 ml and 0.1 mg epinephrine,back-ground dose was 5 ml/h,bolus dose was 5 ml and the locking time was 20 min.The first time to walk and total steps,the knee joint range of motion,postoperative hospital stay,general anesthetics and additional analgesics dose and the side effects were also recorded.Results The first time to walkand walking distancein group A were better than group B [(25.4±2.1)h vs (34.0±2.7)h,(7.6±1.8) steps vs (3.7±1.3)steps,(P<0.05)].The range of motion in group A was bigger than in group B [12 h:(75.8±4.3)°vs (65.4±4.7)°,24 h:(93.3±4.2)°vs (81.8±4.3)°,48 h:(102.1±4.1)° vs (95.1±2.6)°,P<0.05].The average length of postoperative hospital stay was shorter in group A than in group B [(5.3±1.2)d vs (7.4±1.4)d,P<0.05].The additional analgesics and the side effects were similar between the two groups.Conclusion The continuous SNB combined with multi-modal analgesia was more beneficial to patients with the early postoperative rehabilitation for TKA.
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Objective To study the feasibility and safety of individual laparoscopic pancreatectomy for patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm(pNEN).Methods 16 patients with pNEN admitted from Jan.2007 to Nov.2016 undergoing individual laparoscopic pancreatectomy were retrospectively analyzed.Results The operations were successfully accomplished in all the 16 patients,including 2 cases of local excision,2 cases of bundling method excision,2 cases of central pancreatectomy and pancreaticojejunostomy,4 cases of spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy and 6 cases of distal pancreatectomy combined with splenectomy.The operation time was ranging from 60 to 260 mins,and the blood loss was from 50 to 300 ml.Three cases suffered from level A postoperative pancreatic leakage.The cases of grade G1,G2,G3 were 10,5,1,respectively.The follow-up period was from 3 to 121 months.One case of grade G2 died 46 months postoperatively and 1 case of grade G3 died 36 months postoperatively.Conclusion Individual laparoscopic pancreatectomy is safe and feasible for early pNEN.
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Objective To study the diagnostic value of CT combined with serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9(CA19-9), carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA), carbohydrate antigen 125(CA125)in diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.Methods 68 patients with pancreatic occupying lesions were selected and they were divided into pancre -atic cancer group(n=43)and non-pancreatic cancer group(n=25)according to pathological diagnosis.34 cases from physical examination were set as the control group .All patients received CT examination and the consistency between CT diagnosis and pathological results was analyzed .Serum CA19-9, CEA, and CA125 were detected by chemiluminescence method.The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of CT combined serum CA 19-9, CEA, CA125 were analyzed.Results Among the 68 cases, 35 cases were pancreatic cancer diagnosed by CT , and the CT diagnosis was not ideal compared with pathological results .Nonparametric test found that serum CA 19-9, CEA and CA125 in pancreatic cancer group were higher than those of the non-pancreatic cancer group and the control group, and the difference had statistical significance ( P0.05 ) .Conclusion CT diagnosis had high susceptibility and low specificity ,CT combined with serum CA19-9,CEA, and CA125 can improve accuracy of pancreatic cancer diagnosis .
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Pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma is a rare exocrine pancreatic cancer,and surgical treatment is the only promising method in survival time extension and life quality enhancement.In July 2013,1 patient with pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma and sarcomatoid change was admitted to the Shaoxing People's Hospital.A cauda pancreatis cystic nidus was detected by computed tomography 1 year ago,and no any other clinical symptoms were detected.The left upper quadrant of the patient was glutted and unwell,and the levels of CA19-9 and CA125 were 3 630 kU/L and 645 kU/L,respectively.The results of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed that a huge cystic and solid tumor was located between the cauda pancreatis,the stomach and the spleen;the tumor was mainly cystic and rooted in the tail of the pancreas;the spleen,stomach and surrounding tissues were infiltrated by the tumor.The results of postoperative pathological examination showed that the tumor was pancreatic adenocarcinoma with squamous epithelial differentiation and sarcomatoid change;the invasive squamous carcinoma dominated stomach wall,and the sarcomatoid change dominated spleen and lymph nodes with partial squamous epithelial differentiation and surrounding lymph nodes metastases.Although the surgical resection was complete and the postoperative thymosin injection and traditional Chinese medicine were implemented,tumor recurred at postoperative month 5,and the patient was dead due to cachexia and pernicious anemia at postoperative month 8.The prognosis of patients with pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma is poor,early detection and surgery are key points for curative effect enhancement.
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Objective To investigate the current status of iodine deficiency disorders in Lianyungang,Jiangsu Province,and to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and control measures.Methods Using population probability proportional to size sampling method (PPS),in Lianyungang City,30 townships (towns) were selected,one primary school was selected in each township (town),fifty 8-10 years old students (half male and half female,uniformly distributed in age groups) were selected in each school,and goiter was examined; one random urine sample was collected to survey the urinary iodine content; household salt sample was collected to survey the salt iodine content.At the same time,30 students from Grade 5 in each school were selected,and health education questionnaire survey was conducted.In the village where the primary school located,5 housewives were selected and a questionnaire survey was conducted; salt samples were collected and salt iodine level was tested by semi quantitative detection on site; 2-5 drinking water samples were collected and the water iodine level was determined in the village.One random urine sample from twenty pregnant women and 10 lactating women in the township (town)was selected and urinary iodine was determined.The goiter was examined by palpation; urinary iodine was detected by arsenic cerium catalytic spectrophotometry (WS/T 107-2006); salt iodine was detected by direct titration,Sichuan salt and other fortified edible salt were tested by arbitration law (GB/T 13025.7-2012); water iodine was detected by the method suitable for iodine deficiency and high iodine areas (recommended method of reference laboratory of national iodine deficiency disorders).Results One thousand and five hundred children aged 8-10 years old were examined by palpation,18 children had goiter,and the goiter rate was 1.20% (18/1 500).One thousand and five hundred urine samples of children aged 8-10 years old were tested,and the median of urinary iodine was 239.62 μg/L.A total of 1 500 salt samples were tested; the coverage rate of iodized salt was 96.73% (1 451/1 500); the rate of qualified iodized salt was 93.53% (1 403/1 500); and the non-iodized salt rate was 3.27% (49/1 500).The number of question of the questionnaire survey of health education about iodine deficiency disorders among students and housewives was 2 697,450; the number of correct answer was 2 542,410; the pass rates were 94.25% and 91.11%,respectively.Sixty-six drinking water samples were collected,water iodine median was 13.5 μg/L.Six hundred and one,two hundred and ninety-eight urine samples of pregnant women and lactating women were monitored,and the median of urinary iodine was 176.12 and 150.03 μg/L,respectively.Conclusion The status of iodine nutrition among residents in Lianyungang City has improved,the control effect of iodine deficiency disorders is significant,and the achievements are stable.
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Objective:To study the optimal extraction process of Yinxiejing. Methods: An orthogonal experimental method was used with reflux time, reflux times, ethanol concentration and volume as the influencing factors, and emodin and osthole content as the indices. Results:The optimal extraction conditions for Yinxiejing were as follows:refluxing twice with 2 h every time using 8-fold 80%ethanol. Conclusion:The optimum process is stable and feasible.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To optimize a compound prescription for treatment of liver fibrosis with an improved therapeutic effect and low toxicity.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>In rat models of liver fibrosis induced by thioacetamide (TAA), the optimized prescription was screened based on a uniform design with 2-factor 5-level table using Uniform Design 3.0 software and tested using liver content of Hyp as the screening index. To verify the efficacy of the optimized prescription, the rat models of liver fibrosis were randomized into normal control group, model group, colchicine group and optimized prescription group, and the changes of hepatic Hyp content, serum HA, ALT, AST, and ALB levels, and the pathology liver fibrosis were observed after corresponding treatments.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The optimized prescription, which contained 70 mg/kg glycyrrhizin and 70 mg/kg matrine, showed a significant therapeutic effect against liver fibrosis in rats (Plt;0.05), and the effect was equivalent to that of colchicine (P>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Uniform design is a valuable method in prescription optimization. The optimized compound prescription of matrine and glycyrrhizin has a significant effect in inhibiting liver fibrosis.</p>
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Animais , Feminino , Masculino , Ratos , Alcaloides , Quimioterapia Combinada , Ácido Glicirrízico , Cirrose Hepática , Tratamento Farmacológico , Fitoterapia , Quinolizinas , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , TioacetamidaRESUMO
Objective To investigate the feasibility and technique in laparoscopic cholecystectomy and exploration of common bile duct (CBD) in patients who have previous subtotal gastrectomy.Methods From January 2001 to October 2010,22 patients who had a history of subtotal gastrectomy received laparoscopic cholecystectomy and CBD exploration in our hospital.In addition,these patients received cholangioscopic lithotomy,electrohydraulic lithotripsy,T-tube drainage,or primary suturing of the CBD wound.Results The procedures were completed successfully in 18 patients.In 4 patients,conversion to laparotomy was necessary because of multiple stones in a stenosed CBD (n=1),severely congested CBD wall with edema (n=1),CBD carcinoma associated with impacted stones (n=1) or Mirzzi syndrome (n =1).T tube drainage was employed in 16 patients,and primary suturing in 2 patients at the end of the operation.There was no hemorrhage,biliary leakage or abdominal infection.At a mean follow-up of 13 (range 3 to 60) months there was no residual stone,biliary stenosis or cholangitis.In 3 patients Stone recurred,and another 3 patients were lost to follow-up.Conclusions A history of subtotal gastrectomy is not a contradiction to laparoscopic cholecystectomy and CBD exploration.With choledocoscopy,surgery can be safe and feasible even for patients with previous gastectomy.
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Folic acid-O-carboxymethyl chitosan ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (FA-OCMCS-USPIO-NPs) are a novel molecular targeting MR contrast agent. This paper reperts the pharmacokinetics and magnetic resonance response characteristics of FA-OCMCS-USPIO-NPs in normal rats and mice, and discussed its distributing regularity in animals, providing basis for tumor targeting imaging. O-phenanthroline method was used to determine iron content in rats' plasma and mice's organs following high and low doses of nanoparticles injected through tail vein, and the blood concentration-time curve was drawn, the calculated t1/2 of two groups were greater than 7 h. The results of tissue distribution showed that only a small part of nanoparticles were swallowed by the liver and spleen, while none in the heart, lung and kidney. At the same times, the phagocytosis of nanoparticles did not change with the dose. The results of MRI showed that renal excretion occurred 4 hours after injection, and signal to noise ratio (SNR) of liver and kidney returned to normal levels 24 hours after injection. There were no nanoparticles in the lungs. So a part of nanoparticles escaped from phagocytosis of liver and spleen, and it owned lower toxicity and longer half-life. indicated its use for tumor-targeting imaging. All of these indicated its use for tumor-targeting imaging.
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Objective To investigate the clinical value and therapeutic effect of biliary stent insertion(EMBE, ERBD)and ENBD via endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography(ERCP)on malignant obstructive jaundice.Methods A retrospective review was conducted of 51 patients with malignant obstructive jaundice receiving ERCP in our hospital from June 2002 to March 2009.Different biliary stents or ENBD were placed into their biliary duct to drain bile.Meanwhile, the efective power, incidence rate, unobstructive time, and live time were determined.Results ERCP was successfully performed in all these 51 cases and 31 of them were successfully embedded with self-expandable metal stents while 15 of them had plastic stents.The last 2 cases were only treated with ENBD.Eleven cases had complications, but none of them had sequela after prompt treatment.In 48 cases, the serum level of total bilirubin decreased from(279.6±143.7)μmol/L to(125.7±78.3)μmol/L after drainage(P<0.01).The follow-up investigation in 39 cases indicated that the 3-and 6-month survival rates after the treatment were 91% and 74%, respectively.Conclusion Biliary stent insertion and ENBD via duodenoscopy is an effective and safe palliative treatment for malignant bile duct obstruction.
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Objective: To investigate the anti-tumor effect of Glycyrrhiza flavonoids(GF) and its immunological mechanism.Methods: Mice bearing sarcoma 180(S180) were randomized into 3 GF-treated groups and one control group.The mice in GF-treated groups were perfused with GF.Leukocyte and lymphocyte count were taken by the blood cell analyzer.Flow cytometry was performed to detect the percentages of the T cell subsets.Results: Treatment of GF resulted in the tumor inhibition rates of 52.3%(high dose group).Blood total leukocyte and lymphocyte count in GF treated groups were all higher than that in the control group,and there was the most significant increase of the number of immune cells in the high dose GF group(P
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OBJECTIVE:To study the pharmacokinetics of oral single dose adefovir dipivoxil(ADV) tablet in Chinese healthy volunteers.METHODS:The study was a randomized,open,three-way crossover study.Twelve healthy volunteers were randomly assigned to receive single oral dose of 5 mg(Group A),10mg(Group B) or 30 mg(Group C) ADV tablets in three weeks.The plasma concentrations of ADV were determined by LC/MS/MS method.The pharmacokinetic parameters were computed.RESULTS:The main pharmacokinetic parameters in Group A,B and C were as follows:Cmax were(11.4? 3.7),(25.4? 8.2) and(76.3? 23.0) ng? mL-1;tmax were(1.69? 1.41),(0.90? 0.56) and(0.94? 0.50) h;AUC0~ t were(102.7? 51.7),(235.0? 82.3) and(715.4? 267.6) ng? h.mL-1;AUC0~ ∞ were(168.7? 30.7),(266.2? 83.7) and(741.5? 273.9) ng? h? mL-1,respectively.CONCLUSION:ADV tablets had a rapid absorption in healthy volunteers and the Cmax and AUC of adefovir tablets were directly correlated to doses.It is safe for healthy volunteers to take ADV tablets at a dose of 5~30mg.
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of metabolites of mangrove fungus Xylaria sp. from South China Sea Coast, xyloketal A-D, on the activity of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in vitro. METHODS: Activity of AChE was determined by a modified method of Ellmen. The selectivity of the compounds for AChE and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) was also tested and compared with that of a positive control, velnacrine. The inhibitory properties of xylokets on AChE were characterized as well. RESULTS: AChE activity was inhibited by xyloketal A-D in a dose-dependent manner, their IC50 were determined to be 29.9, 137.4, 109.3 and 425.6 micromol/L, respectively. At the same time, velnacrine and all the four compounds showed inhibitory effects on BuChE in different degree, and the inhibitory activity of xyloketals on AChE was found to be reversible and noncompetitive. CONCLUSION: Xyloketal A-D can inhibit AChE as well as BuChE activity in vitro. So xyloketal A-D were likely considered as drug candidates against Alzheimer' s disease (AD) for further development.
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Acetilcolinesterase/metabolismo , Butirilcolinesterase/metabolismo , Inibidores da Colinesterase/farmacologia , Fungos/química , Piranos/isolamento & purificação , Piranos/farmacologia , Sudeste Asiático , Inibidores da Colinesterase/isolamento & purificação , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Técnicas In Vitro , Biologia Marinha , Estrutura MolecularRESUMO
AIM To examine the effect of cilostazol, a no vel selective phosphodiesterase type 3 inhibitor, on adherence between neutrophils and human umbilical e ndothelial cells ( HUVECs ) and investigate its possible mechanisms. MET HODS Confluent HUVECs between 4~6 passages were used and stimulated by l ipopolysaccharide (LPS, 5 mg?L -1 ) with or without coincubation of cilosta zol (1~10 ?mol?L -1 ) for 24 h. Soluble cell adhesion molecules (sCAMs), including vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1) and endothelial leukocyte adhesion molecule-1 (sELAM-1, sE-selectin) in cell culture medium were measured by ELISA. RESULTS Cilostazol (1~10 ?mol?L -1 ) inhibited adherence between neutrophils and HUVECs in a dose- dependent manor. At the same time, cilostazol didn't affect sICAM-1 and sE-sel ectin release from LPS-stimulated HUVECs, but in contrast, it significantly inh ibited sVCAM-1 production under the same experiment condition, and this effect was canceled by H-89, an inhibitor of protein kinase A ( PKA ). CONCLUS ION Cilostazol significantly inhibits adherence between neutrophils and H UVECs, and downregulates sVCAM-1 release from LPS-activated HUVECs, and these effects on cytokine-challenged endothelial cells might be via a PKA-dependent pathway. The present result suggests that cilostazol partially eliminates some o f the adherent reactions of HUVECs to LPS, a deleterious cytokine, and it is rea sonable to consider that cilostazol might be a strategy for preventing atheroscl erosis and other cardiovascular diseases.
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AIM:To prepare the sulfadiazine silver collagen sheeting for burn(SD-Ag sheeting) and determine the release rate of sulfadiazine silver METHODS:To prepare the SD-Ag sheeting by cross-linking method and to determine the release rate by uniform design RESULTS:The release rate of SD-Ag from SD-Ag sheeting was (22 38?0 036)% CONCLUSION:The preparation of SD-Ag sheeting by cross-linking method was convenient The determining method was accurate,rapid and simple for the quality control of the SD-Ag sheeting
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BJECTIVE To identify the fruits of Lycium barbarum L.(LB) and Lycium chinense Mill.(LC).METHODS The proteins and polypeptides from the fruits of LB and LC were analysed by high-performance capillary electrophoresis.RESULTS LB could be distinguished from LC by their electrophorograms.CONCLUSION HPCE could be used for the pharmacognostic identification of Fructus Lycii.
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OBJECTIVE:To determine the content of berberine hydrochloride in Weibining tablets METHODS:RP-HPLC was used with Nova-Pak C18 column as stationary phase The mobile phase was 0 033mol/L postassium dihydrogen phosphate-acetonitrile(60∶40) The UV detection wavelength was 265nm RESULTS:There was a good liner relationship within the concentration range of 0 32~1 6?g/ml of berberine hydrochloride(r=0 9 999) The average recovery was 99 07%(n=5,RSD=0 85%) CONCLUSION:This method is simple,fast and accurate