Objective:To investigate the influence of piperlonguminine on blood-fat of animal and its acute toxicity. Methods:The hyperlipidemic model rats were established by feeding with the high-lipid diet for 14 days.Stomach-perfusion with piperlonguminine was accompanied at the same time.Effects of piperlonguminine on the hyperlipidemic rats were investigated by measurement of the contents of total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-c),high- density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-c).The hyperlipidemic model rabbits were established by feeding with hypercholesterol. The influences of piperlonguminine on serum lipid,liver lipid and atheroma were observed.The response of the acute toxicity of mice was also observed.Results:Piperlonguminine remarkably lowered the serum TC、TG、LDL-c,and increased the serum HDL-c of rats,lowered the serum TC、TG、LDL-c and liver TC、TG,and remarkably improved atheroma of rabbits.The acute toxicity was tested on mice.During the test there was no death.Even more it caused little pathological change.Conclusion: Piperlonguminine not only had significant antihyperlipidemia effects,but also improved atheroma effects.And the toxicity of piperlonguminine was very low.

It’s said that a large number of oxygen free radicals in the ischemic region was one of the important pathogenesis of ischemia reperfusion injury. Based on the literature in recent years, this paper summarized the related researches on, the Chinese herbal medicine and the active components of anti myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury.

Objective:To investigate the inhibitory effect and mechanism of different doses of Xiao Chai Hu Tang on C6 glioma cells cultured in vitro. Methods:C6 glioma cells were inoculated in 96 holes,24 holes and 6 holes,each culture plate was divided into 4 groups:control group, low dose group, middle dose group and high dose group, when the cells covered the bottom of culture plate 80%-90%,began adding,cultured for 24 hours after the ter mination of training. Cell proliferation activity,cell viability,protein content and protein positive expression intensity of VEGF and ESM-1,cell apoptosis in early and late stage were detected by CCK-8,in vivo staining,ELISA, immunocytochemistry and flow cytometry. Results: CCK-8 assay showed that the growth of C6 glioma cells was inhibited by low,medium and high dose group;ELISA and immunocytochemistry showed that the expression of VEGF and ESM-1 was lower in the lower, middle and high dose groups, and the levels of protein expression and protein levels were decreased. The flow cytometry showed that the low dose of small radix,middle and high dose group could promote the cell apoptosis. Inverted microscope ob-servation showed that with the increase of dose,the number of cells increased gradually,and the number of dead cells increased,and all kinds of detection methods showed that the inhibition effect increased with dose and dose dependence. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0. 01). Conclusion:The growth of C6 glioma cells was significantly inhibited by Xiao Chai Hu Tang. It may play a role in inhibiting tumor growth by down regulating ESM-1 and VEGF protein level and promoting cell apoptosis.

The present study aimed to explore the effects of Eerdun-Wurile on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF) expressions in the prefrontal cortex of MCAO / R injury rats.Sixty SD male rats of SPF grade were selected to establish the model of MCAO / R with Zea-Longa thread occlusion,and divided into five groups at random:the sham operation group,the model group,the nimodipine group and the Eerdun-Wurile group.After modeling,rats were anesthetized for preparing the brains.The pathomorphological changes of the brains were evaluated by immunohistochemical techniques,such as HE staining and SP.The protein and mRNA expressions of BDNF and NGF in the prefrontal cortex of rats were detected by ELISA and RT-PCR,respectively.As a result,compared with the model group,it was found that the number of necrotic cells in the prefrontal cortex were significantly reduced in the Eerdun-Wurile group (P ＜ 0.05),while the mRNA and protein expressions of BDNF and NGF were significantly increased (P ＜ 0.05).In conclusion,the BDNF and NGF expressions in the prefrontal cortex were up-regulated for stimulating the activation of astrocytes and protecting the neurons with the treatment of Eerdun-Wurile in MCAO / R injured rats,which may be the mechanism of the treatment of Eerdun-Wurile for white vein disease.

BACKGROUND:Previous studies of our research group have confirmed that the texture of porcine reticular dermis at lateral ventral part is softer and has more extensibility than other parts. Therefore, it may serve as the raw material of xenogenic aceluar dermal matrix. However, its comparison with human and rat reticular dermis has not been reported systematicaly in aspects of histomorphology and material characterization. OBJECTIVE:To compare the reticular dermis from the lateral region of porcine abdomen and rat dorsal part with the reticular dermis from human in histology, biomechanics, molecular structure, thermal stability and other properties. METHODS:The reticular dermis samples were taken from adult human, the lateral region of porcine abdomen, the back of rats, for gross observation. Paraffin sections were observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining and sirius red staining under a light microscopy. The relevant data of micrograph were measured by imagine analysis software. These samples were also vacuum-freezing dried and rehydrated, and then their mechanical properties were tested with a electronic tensile machine to calculate the Young’s modulus. Some vacuum-freezing dried samples were powdered and detected by Fourier transform infrared spectrometer and simultaneous thermal analyzer. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:There were no differences in colagen fiber bundle diameter of the reticular dermis from adult human and the lateral region of porcine abdomen, but the reticular dermis from the back of rats was thinner than that from adult human (P < 0.01). The gap between the reticular layer of the dermis of the lateral region of porcine abdomen was lower than that from adult human (P < 0.0.1); however, there was no difference in the gap between the reticular layers of the dermis of the rat back and adult human (P=0.17). Colagen fibers of porcine reticular dermis were arranged tightly in disorder; the content of type I colagen and ratio of type I/III colagen were higher than those in the reticular dermis from adult human (P < 0.05), but the content of type III colagen was less than that in the reticular dermis from adult human (P < 0.05). Contents of type I and III colagen and their ratio were similar between the reticular dermis of rats and adult human (P > 0.05). There was no significant difference in the Young’s modulus of the three kinds of reticular dermises. Hydrogen bonds involved in the reticular dermal colagen molecules ranged as folows: rats > swine > human. Rat reticular dermis has better thermal stability than that of swine and adult human.

Objective To analyze the treatment strategy of the atrial septal defect in the surgical treatment of Ebstein's anomaly combined with the atrial septal defect and the short-term follow-up results of the treatment of Ebstein's anomaly.Methods A retrospective analysis of the clinical data and follow-up results of 20 patients with Ebstein's anomaly and atrial septal defect was conducted from September 2017 to February 2021.And the statistical analysis on the preoperative and postoperative echocardiography results of this group of patients was performed.Results Sixteen patients underwent the biventricular correction surgery,among whom two cases underwent the horizontal atrial tricuspid valvuloplasty(Danielsons procedure),four cases underwent the vertical atrial tricuspid valvuloplasty(Carpentier procedure),and ten cases underwent the conical reconstruction.Two patients were given a half ventricular correction surgery(tricuspid valve reconstruction combined with bidirectional Glenn surgery)and two patients underwent the bidirectional Glenn surgery.The combined atrial septal defects were closed in one stage during extracorporeal circulation for correction of deformitie in 20 patients.At 1,3,6,and 12 months after the surgery,the patient's right ventricular size significantly decreased compared to preoperative(P<0.05),and cardiac function(left ventricular ejection fraction)significantly improved(P<0.05).Conclusion The surgical treatment of Ebstein's anomaly combined with the atrial septal defect should follow the principle of individualized treatment.Biventricular correction is still the first choice for the treatment of Ebstein's anomaly,and the atrial septal defect should be closed at one stage,so as to obtain a good therapeutic effect.

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the susceptibility and prognostic implications of the cyclin D1 gene(CCND1) G870A polymorphism to nasopharyngeal carcinomas (NPC) in Han population in Yunnan China. Methods Two hundred and forty one cases with NPC and 271 matched cancer-free controls were genotyped for the CCND1 G870A polymorphism by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism(PCR-RFLP) and sequencing. The adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated by using unconditional logistic regression model. Overall survival was assessed using univariate and multivariate analyses. Results Contrast with homozygous CCND1 G870G, A allele significantly increasing risk of NPC was associated with homozygous A870A (OR =4.79, 95% CI 2.77 - 8.28, P < 0.001) and heterozygous A870G (OR = 1.72, 95% CI 1.10 - 2.68, P = 0.017). The subjects at least having one CCND1 870A allele had OR of 2.40(95% CI 1.59 -3.63, P < 0.001). Furthermore, smoking may increase the risk of developing NPC interacting with CCND1 G870A polymorphism. Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox regression analysis demonstrated that the five-year survival rate of subjects with A.A, AG and GG genotypo was 56.2%, 78.5% and 81.4% (AA vs GG, P=0.003; AA vs AG, P =0.012; AG vs GG, P =0.132), but not independent prognostic factor in NPC(P = 0.501). Conclusions The CCND1 870A allele is associated with the NPC in Han population in Yunnan China, meanwhile, showed a significant prognosis for those patients.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the semen quality of the donors.

METHODSThe semen parameters of the primary samples of 512 donors were examined following the World Health Organization (WHO) guide and computer-aided sperm analysis (CASA, product by Harmilton Thorne) system.

RESULTSOf the 246 (246/512, 48%) donors with potential fertility, only 146 (146/512, 28.5%) came up to the semen standard set by the Chinese Ministry of Health, while 266 (266/512, 52%) were below the WHO reference values of semen parameters.

CONCLUSIONRepeat semen analyses may increase the success rate in screening semen donors. The semen quality of the donors suggests that it is necessary to pay more attention to male reproductive health.

Adult ; Humans ; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted ; Male ; Mass Screening ; Middle Aged ; Reference Values ; Semen ; physiology ; Sperm Banks ; Sperm Count ; Sperm Motility ; Tissue Donors

OBJECTIVETo observe sperm motion parameters in pre-freeze and post-thaw semen samples using computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) system.

METHODSSemen analyses of 238 samples before freezing and after thawing were separately performed by Hamilton-Thorne Sperm Analyzer.

RESULTSSperm motility in post-thaw samples was significantly decreased. There was significant correlation and difference between pre-freeze and post-thaw samples in sperm motion parameters, including average path velocity (VAP), straight line velocity (VSL), curvilinear velocity (VCL), amplitude of lateral head displacement (ALH), straightness (STR) and linearity (LIN), except heat cross frequency (BCF). The percentage of sperm movement velocity parameters (VAP, VSL and VCL) and moving pattern parameters (ALH) significantly decreased, while that of LIN and STR significantly increased in post-thaw samples.

CONCLUSIONCASA system is of clinically applied value and is a useful tool for evaluating sperm motion parameters in pre-freeze and post-thaw semen samples.

Cryopreservation ; Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted ; Freezing ; Humans ; Male ; Sperm Motility

Objective To investigate the expression of lncRNA SENCR in aortic dissection(AD)tissues of AD patients and its effect on and mechanism in the proliferation apoptosis of human vascular smooth muscle cells(HVSMCs).Methods HE staining was done to detect the pathological changes of AD tissues.Fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH)and RT-qPCR were used to determine the expression of SENCR in the AD tissue and HVSMCs and the expression of SENCR and miR-206 in the tissues,respectively.HVSMCs were cultured and trans-fected with pcDNA3.1-SENCR overexpression plasmids,or pcDNA3.1 blank plasmid.Then cell proliferation and apoptosis were detected by CCK-8 method and Annexin V/PI double staining flow cytometry assay,respectively.Double luciferase report verified the targeting relationship between SENCR and miR-206.Results SENCR was mainly located in the cytoplasm and nucleus of HVSMCs.Compared with the normal tissue,the expression of SENCR in the AD tissues was down-regulated(P＜0.01),but the expression of miR-206 was up-regulated(P＜0.01).Overexpressed SENCR decreased the cell proliferation of HVSMCs(P＜0.01),but significantly increased the cell apoptosis of HVSMCs(P＜0.01).SENCR could target and negatively regulate miR-206.Conclusion The expression of SENCR is down-regulated in AD tissues,and overexpressed SENCR may inhibit the proliferation and promote the apoptosis of HVSMCs by targeting down-regulated miR-206.