ObjectiveTo summarize the progress on the injury mechanism of vascular endothelial cells in atherosclerosis.MethodsThe latest progress was reviewed in recent literatures.ResultsAll kinds of etiological factors have activated NF-kappa B and cytokines in the development of atherosclerosis, which lead to expression of cell adhesive molecules and adhesion of monocytes to vascular endothelial cells.A variety of inflammatory mediums are released, which can directly damage endothelial cells.Besides, the inflammatory mediums make monocytes and neutrophils attach to endothelial cells by immune mechanisms, which injure the endothelial cells more severely. Meanwhile the damaged membrance structure leads to the production of AECA which activates the complementary system. Then the vascular endothelial cell injury is aggravated and the development of atherosclerosis accelerated. ConclusionIt is very important to recognize the injury mechanism of vascular endothelial cells in the development of atherosclerosis for prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis.
ObjectiveTo investigate the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF） and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in colorectal cancer and its relationship with metastasis and recurrence. MethodsParaffinembedded specimens from 59 patients with colorectal cancer, 16 patients with adenomas and 12 normal colonic tissues were examined and compared by SP immunohistochemical method. ResultsThe positive rate of VEGF in colorectal cancer were significantly higher than that in adenomas (P＜0.05). The positive rate of VEGF in Dukes A and B stage of colorectal cancer were significantly higher than those in Dukes C and D (P＜0.05). Expression of VEGF in postoperative recurrence group was markedly higher than that in the group with no recurrence (P＜0.05). Proliferative activity expression suggested that the poorer the differentiation, the more PCNA increased in case of lymphnode or hepatic metastasis. The PCNA showed marked difference between postoperative and nonpostoperative recurrences (P＜0.05). Conclusion The expression of VEGF and PCNA is closely related to the invasion and metastasis of tumor during the operation. The increased VEGF and high PCNA implies that there may be some potential metastasis present.
Objective To approach the inhibitory effect of Iodine-125 (125I) on moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of colon by establishing the nude mice model bearing subcutaneous tumor of SW480 cell. Methods The moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of colon cells (SW480) were implanted subcutaneously to the nude mice. The bearing tumor nude mice were randomly divided into study group (n=24) and control group (n=24) by using method of random sampling. One blank particle was implanted into the mouse of the control group, a 1.48×107 Bq dosage 125I particle was implanted into the mouse of the study group, then the growth of tumor was observed after implantation. Six bearing tumor nude mice were sacrificed and the tumors were obtained on day 7, 14, 21, and 28 after implantation, respectively. The expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) was detected by immunohistochemistry SP method. The cell apoptosis was determined by TUNEL method. Results As the accumulation of radiation time, the volume of tumor in the study group was smaller than that in the control group on day 10 after implantation (Plt;0.05). The PCNA labeling index in the study group was lower than that in the control group on day 14 after implantation (Plt;0.05). The apoptotic index in the study group was higher than that in the control group on day 21 after implantation (Plt;0.05). Conclusion Persistent low dose 125I radiation could down-regulate the expression of PCNA, and induce the apoptosis of moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of colon cell, which might be a mechanism of inhibiting the proliferation of moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of colon.
Objective To explore the effect and evaluation criterion of the transplantation of autologous peripheral blood stem cells(PBSC)for blood flow remodeling in the critical limb ischemia (CLI).MethodsThirty six patients with 39 limbs suffered from CLI at Yunnan Provincial Center of Vascular Surgery and Department of Vascular Surgery of The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University from March 2003 to January 2007 were included in this study.These patients were divided into two groups. One groupconsisted of 20 cases in all 22 limbs used the transplantation of autologous PBSC,and another group included 16 cases in all 17 limbs were not use this technique.Multifunction monitoring device,dopplor ultrasound monitoring device,per cutem oxygen partial pressure monitoring device and digital subtraction angiography were used to measure effect degree of limbs regional blood flow from cutaneous covering,blood vessel and blood on the preoperative and postoperative days and the follow-up time was six months.ResultsThe effect indexes of limbs regional blood flow of the case by transplantation of autologous PBSC was as follows:skin temperature index(STI)was(1.5±0.3) ℃， per cutem oxygen partial pressure monitoring device(TcPO2)was(36.6±9.3)mm Hg,ankle-brachium index(ABI)was0.7±0.1,photoplethysmograpy index(PPGI) was0.8±0.1,saturation of blood oxygen(SaO2)was(78.3±15.9)%,digital subtraction angiography score was1.5±0.3,the rate of limbs salvage was 82%,the distance of intermittent claudication was(150.3±41.1)meters,and the change of index was consistent with ameliorative tendency of symptom(0.415＜r＜0.592, P＜0.05).ConclusionThe transplantation of autologous PBSC can promote blood flowremodeling in limbs ischemia,and the effect indexes of limbs regional blood flow can objectively reflect the degree of blood flow remodeling.
Objective To investigate the effect of iodine-125 on inhibiting breast cancer growth and to explore its possible mechanism. Methods The animal model of the MCF-7 tumor was established firstly through injection of the cells into nude mice. The animals were divided into two groups before the implantation of the iodine-125 granule into the tumor mass: control group (n=40, to implant no-load seeds, non-iodine-125 radioelement) and experimental group 〔n=40, to implant iodine-125 seeds (1.48×107 Bq) when the length of tumor was 8-10 mm〕. The width and length of tumor, in order to calculate the volume, were measured every three days to observe tumor growth curve and to calculate the rate of the tumor inhibition. When the length of tumor was 15-20 mm in the control group, 30 nude mice were killed in every group to detect the weight of tumor and histopathological changes. Other ten nude mice of each group were remained to be observed the national life span and survival rate for 90 days. Results Within 90 days, the average survival time in control group and experimental group were significantly different (56.2 d vs. 74.8 d, P＜0.05). In control group the growth curve was continuously elevated, while experimental group showed a low flat curve. With iodine-125 treatment, the tumor growth decreased in experimental group with tumor inhibition rate 55.21%. The average tumor weight in control group and experimental group was (3.26±0.39) g and (1.46±0.17) g (t′=22.8962, P＜0.05). As compared with control group, under light microscope, the number of cancer cells was less, nuclear debris increased, and cancer structure was not obvious in experimental group. Conclusion This study suggests that iodine-125 seed may inhibit the growth of breast cancer, which may be involved in direct radiation breakdown of tumor cells or induction of apoptosis and inhabitation of tumor angiogenesis.
Objective To evaluate the efficiency and safety of combinative use of radiofrequency and transilluminated powered phlebectomy for treatment of varicose veins of lower extremity. Methods Three hundred and twenty-one cases of varicose veins of lower extremity were randomly divided into three groups: group A (102 cases)： endovenouser whole range closure in situ for great saphenous vein by radiofrequency and transilluminated powered phlebectomy for varicose veins of leg; group B (97 cases)： endovenouser whole range closure in situ for upper leg part of great saphenous vein by radiofrequency and transilluminated powered phlebectomy for varicose veins of leg; 122 conventional treatment cases, which high ligation and stripping of great saphenous vein, blood vessel branches and communicating branches resection and ligation were used, were selected as controlled group (group C). Consequences and complications of operation were checked. Results In all cases, the symptoms of swelling in lower extremity, soreness and infirmity disappeared within one month after operation, skin pigmentation was alleviated within one month after operation, and disappeared gradually within three months. Contrasting three groups in complications of skin numbness of legs, ecchymosis of upper leg, wound hematoma, and swelling below ankle, there was no statistical difference between group A and B, and there was statistical difference between group A and C, and B and C. There were more complications in conventional group than those in mini-invasive groups. There was no statistical difference in leg ecchymosisa between group B and C. No deep vein thrombosis of lower extremity and incision infection was detected in all cases. Conclusion It is simple and definitely efficient to combine radiofrequency with transilluminated powered phlebectomy for treatment of varicose veins of lower extremity. Powered phlebectomy is efficient in removal of varicose vein, but not suitable for phlebectomy for trunk of great saphenous vein.