Objective To investigate the possibility of creation of tissue engineered heart valve leaflets in vitro . Methods Aorta were obtained from 9 hybrid young pigs. The endothelial cell, fibroblast and smooth muscle cells were isolated and cultured to get enough cell. The expanded fibroblast, smooth muscle cell,and endothelial cells were seeded on the polymers sequentially. The cell polymer constructs were sent for scanning electron microscopy(SEM) examination after cultured for 7, 14, and 28 days. Histological examination were performed after the cell polymer constructs cultured for 28 days. Results SEM showed that the number of cells on the polymers increased as the culture time prolonged, with the formation of matrix. After 28 days, there were a great number of cells and large amount of matrix on the scaffolds. The confluent cell had covered a large area of the polymers. Hematoxylin and eosin(HE) stain showed large amount of cells attached to the polymers. Conclusion With the viability of the cultured cellular scaffolds,it is possible to create tissue engineered heart valve leaflets in vitro.
Objective To observe the characteristics of morphosis parameter of the optic disc of physiologic large cup. Methods 100 eyes with physiologic large cup and 74 eyes with normal cup were examined by Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (HRT ). The differences of morphosis parameters between two groups were analyzed comparatively on disc area (DA), cup volume (CV), cup/disc area ratio (C/DR), rim area (RA), cup volume (CV), rim volume (RV), mean cup depth (MeCD), maximum cup depth (MxCD), cup shape measure (CSM), height variation contour (HVC), mean retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (mRNFLt), and retinal nerve fiber layer cross-section area (RNFLcsa). The characteristics of the inferior, superior, nasal, and temporal quadrants of the physiologic large cups were analyzed. Results DA, CA, C/DR, CV, MeCD, CSM (P=0.00, respectively)and MxCD (P=0.04)were significantly larger in eyes with physiologic large cup than in eyes with normal cup. RA, RV, HVC, mRNFLt, RNFLcsa (P=0.00, respectively) were significantly smaller in eyes with physiologic large cup than in eyes with normal cup. The temporal quadrant of RV of the physiologic large cup is the narrowest. RNFLcsa decreased as the fol lowing order: superior, inferior, nasal, and temporal(P<0.05). Conclusions Mo rphosis parameter of the optic discs of physiologic large cup has its own repres entation on characteristics. Compared to normal cups, physiologic large cups had larger discs but smaller mRNFLt. The nasal quadrant of DA was larger than the i nferior quadrant. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis,2008,24:213-216)
By using biochemical assessment technique and histological examination,a comparative study of the cutaneous tissues in 16 patients with lymphedema of the lower extremity before and after the heating and bandage therapy, and it was noted thatthe heating and bandage therapy might:(1) the content of hydroxyproline in the affected skin would be decreased; (2) the thickness of skin was decreased and the water content was reduced; (3) the microcirculation of local tissues was enhanced, and (4) the activity of the macrophages was increased. In conjunction with the criteria of clinical observation, the action mechanism of heating and bandage therapy might be as follows: (1) improve the local microcirculation and enhance the resorption of tissue fluid and the protein, and (2) increase the activity of the macrophages, and minimize the extent of fibrosis of the affected tissues.
Objective To reveal the fibrillar network in vitreous and the effect of plasmin on this network.Methods 20 vitreous gels of freshly slaughtered pigs were divided into 2 groups, the gels in first group were digested by 3 Uplasmin (3 U/ml) at 37c for 24 hours respectively, the second group received the same PBS as control. After digestion, gels were fixed in neutral buffered formalin solution. Samples from vitreous base, cortex and the central region were observed by the technique of freeze etching electron microscopy.Results In vitreous collagen fibril network was in a three-dimensional array, collagen fibril density showed marked differences, central vitreous had the sparse fibril density, the cortex denser and the basal vitreous densest. After digestion by plasmin, the collagen fibrillar network was destructed.Conclusion Collagen fibrils in vitreous present spatial arrangement regularly, plasmin can lead to destruction of the fibrillar network.(Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis,2003,19:179-181)
OBJECTIVE: To observe the heart anatomic and histological structure of the Banna mini-pig inbred-lined and to provide the morphological data for heart xenotransplantation and breeding transgens pig. METHODS: Ten Banna mini-pigs (12-18 months old) were affused and fixed by common coratid artery. The heart were observed and measured by gross anatomy and histology. RESULTS: There were many similarities between the Banna pig heart and the human heart in anatomy and histology. However, the following differences were observed in the Banna pig heart: 1. Azygos vein directly drew into right atrium cordis. 2. The intercalated disk of cardiac muscle was less than that of human. 3. The Purkinje’s fibre was bigger than that of human. CONCLUSION: On the morphology and histology, the structure of Banna pig heart is similar to the heart of human being. It is possible that Banna minipig heart becomes organ donors for xenotransplantation.
Objective To observe the digital subtraction angiography (DSA) characteristics of ophthalmic artery and its main branches in ischemic cerebrovascular disease (ICVD). Methods The internal carotid arteries, external carotid arteries and ophthalmic arteries of 32 ICVD patients were examined for DSA. The characteristics of ophthalmic artery origin, trail and main branches were observed. Results Among 64 carotid arteries of 32 patients, there was one carotid artery with internal occlusion, there was no severe stenosis in the other 63 carotid arteries. The 63 ophthalmic arteries originated all from supraclinoidal and ophthalmic segments of internal carotid arteries. 58 ophthalmic arteries were single branch from the internal carotid artery. 5 ophthalmic arteries had 2 branches, one come from the internal carotid artery, the other come from the middle meningeal artery (external carotid artery branch ) in 4 cases or from the anterior cerebral artery (carotid artery branch) in 1 case. The main branches of ophthalmic artery included central retinal artery, posterior ciliary artery, lacrimal gland artery, ocular muscular artery; anterior ethmoid artery, posterior ethmoid artery, supraorbital artery, dorsal nasal artery, supratrochlear artery and eyelid artery. The beginning point of each branches were variable. Conclusions Ophthalmic arteries of ICVD patients primary arise from the internal carotid artery. It most often appears as single branch and occasionally as double branches. The beginning points of major branches of ophthalmic artery are variable.
目的 探讨不同水温对大鼠鼻黏膜的损伤及恢复情况。 方法 126只健康成年SD大鼠随机分为A、B、C组,每组42只;A组:常温;B组:50℃;C组:70℃。另设健康成年SD大鼠2只,使用不同温度生理盐水滴入实验组大鼠双鼻中隔黏膜30次,每分钟1次。分别于第30分钟,1、3、7、14、28、42 d各取6只大鼠的刺激区鼻中隔黏膜,对照组取相应区域黏膜制作光、电镜标本观察其病理形态学改变。 结果 A组各时间的光镜下结构正常,在电镜下1、3 d有轻微改变,7 d后基本恢复。B组第30分钟、1 d在镜下有明显损伤,尤其在3 d达严重损伤, 14 d后基本恢复。C组第30分钟,1、3 d在镜下表现出严重损伤,28 d后有少数恢复,42 d后仍未能完全恢复。 结论 常温对大鼠鼻黏膜病理形态学改变较轻,恢复时间短。温度越高、刺激时间越长则病理形态学改变越重,恢复时间越长。
Objective To observe the enzymic histochemical and ultrastructral changes of cryopreserved human retina. Methods To compare the activity of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) and ATPase in cryopreserved retina with those in fresh retina and to observe the histological and ultrastructural changes of cryopreserved retina. Results There was no statistical difference between the activity of LDH,SDH and ATPase in fresh and in cryopreserved retina. Histologically, in the cryopreserved retina, fluid in neural fiber and outer plexiform layers, as well as in cone and rod layer, was sligthly more than normal. The ultrastructure is normal except that the mitochondria was swollen in different degree. Conclusion Cryopreservation may be an effective method for keeping the retinal cells alive for a long period and might free the transplantation from dependance on aviability of fresh dornor tissue. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis,2000,16:139-212)
目的 初步探讨容易误诊为乳腺癌的乳腺良性疾病的病理类型和临床特征,提高诊断准确率。方法 回顾性分析了1998年9月至2000年1月收治的50例术前诊断为乳腺癌的乳腺良性疾病。 结果 乳腺炎性疾病、纤维囊性增生或/和积乳囊肿、纤维腺病或/和某些纤维腺瘤均易误诊为乳腺癌;此类乳腺良性疾病扪诊的准确性显著低于乳腺钼靶摄片和彩超检查(P<0.005)。 结论 乳腺良性疾病临床诊断的准确性有赖于病史、乳腺扪诊及乳腺X线摄片和彩超的综合分析。