Sirolimus alternative to blood transfusion as a life saver in blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome: A case report.

Rationale: Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare disease characterized by multiple venous malformations. The gastrointestinal bleeding and secondary iron deficiency anemia are the most common complications. There are currently no effective treatments for BRBNS.

[Bioimmunological characteristics of mature or immature murine dendritic cells].

Objective: To explore the biological characteristics of immature and mature murine bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (DCs).

Methods: The murine bone marrow cells were cultured and induced in vitro into immature DCs (imDCs). Then ImDCs were incubated with TNF (tumor necrosis factor)-α to obtain mature DCs (mDCs).

[Changes of body weight and galanin in epileptic children treated with topiramate].

Objective: Topiramate is a new broad-spectrum anti-epileptic drug. Decreased body weight and appetite are common side effects of topiramate. The side effect affects the growth and development in children greatly.