AIM: To study the effect of the processing on the contents of nuciferine and quercetin existed in lotus leaf(Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn).METHODS: Nuciferine and quercetin were allowed for the markers and its contents were assayed by HPLC.Marker constituents were compared among raw herb,carbonizing by stir-frying and carbonizing by calcining.RESULTS: By means of carbonizing processing,nucifering content of lotus leaf reduced to 99.25% and 99.23% compared with the unprocessed lotus leaf,quercetin content of lotus leaf increased to 608.56% and 643.85% compared with the unprocessed lotus leaf.CONCLUSION: The heating processing has remarkable effect on the contents of nuciferine and quercetin in Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

Recent studies found that B cell subsets and their factors have double effects on anti-and aiding schistosome infec-tion. This article summarizes the research progress of positive and negative immunoregulation of schistosome infection involving B lymphocytes antibody and regulatory B cells Bregs relating cytokines IL-10 IL-7 and TGF-β .

Objective To identify a myeloid differentiation factor 88(MyD88)in Oncomelania hupensis,and characterize the role of MyD88 against Schistosoma japonicum infection. Methods The complete cDNA of MyD88 in O. hupensis was ob-tained by using rapid amplification of cDNA ends(RACE),and homologues sequences and conserved domains were aligned and the structure of MyD88 was predicted either. A phylogenetic tree of MyD88 was further constructed with other species. In ad-dition,the mRNA expression level of O. hupensis MyD88 before and after S. japonicum infection was investigated by real-time quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR). Results The cDNA of O. hupensis MyD88 consisted of 1406 bp open reading frame(ORF),en-coding 468 amino acid residues,which contained death domain and Toll/interlrukin-1 receptor(TIR)domain,the typical fea-tures of MyD88 family proteins. The predicted amino acid sequence of O. hupensis MyD88 shared 38%-52%identity with other mollusc. O. hupensis MyD88 was phylogenetically closeted to Biomphalaria glabrata MyD88. The O. hupensis MyD88 existed in all selected tissues and expressed highly in hemocyte,up-regulated after S. japonicum infection in all selected tissues except cephalopodium,especially higher in whole snail and hemocyte. Conclusion MyD88-dependent signaling pathway is present in O. hupensis and plays an important role in innate immune response against S. japonicum infection.

Objective To explore the effect of ca se-teaching applied to the classes of practical training of parasitology. Methods The case-teaching was tentatively performed in a part of the undergraduates in our school during their parasitology practical training classe s.Results The effect of case-teaching was obviously superior t o the traditional one. The total scores,the theory examination and the specimen recognition scores were all higher in the class which employed the case-teachin g than in the control ones (P

Thanks to the policies of resources to strengthen grassroots ,and innovative resource placement in Zhejiang province and the help of Zhejiang University School of Medicine ,Shaoxing regional medical center has achieved significant improvement in its medical capabilities .The cooperation features the following :active promotion of new medical ideas and key technologies ;overall enhancement of scientific and technological innovation ;talent training to advance disciplinary development ;and joint efforts to train postgraduates .The momentum ,however ,can only be maintained ,unless such problems as the means of resources placement ,disciplines alignment ,and medical workers development can be well addressed .

Objective To investigate the effect of chronic infection of Toxoplasma gondii on the spatial learning and memory capability in mice.Methods Toxoplasma tachyzoites(RH strain)were reanimated at 37 ℃ after 15 days' storage at-20 ℃,and injected intraperitoneally to mice of the experimental group each with 7.7?105.Normal saline was given to the control group,0.5 ml per mouse.Two months later,all mice were tested in the Morris Water Maze.Smears of the mice brain homogenate and pathological sections were examined.Results ① The density of cysts in the brain homogenate was 15/HP,and there was no evident pathological change in the hippocampus and adjacent areas of mice in the brain in the experimental mice.② Latency to platform,cumulative distance to the platform,total distance traveled in both experimental and control groups decreased significantly with the increase of training days(P

Objective To investigate the expression of miRNA associated with hepatic fibrosis induced by Schistosoma ja-ponicum soluble egg antigen stimulation in mouse hepatocytes(AML12),so as to lay the foundation for clarifying the mecha-nism of schistosome infection leading to hepatic fibrosis. Methods The expressions of miR-122,miR-182,miR-23b,miR-27b and KSRP in AML12 cells treated with SEA were measured by q-PCR. KSRP protein in cell lyses was measured by Western blotting. AML12 cells were transfected with miR-27b precursor or anti-miR-27b for 24 h,then q-PCR was adopted to determine KSRP mRNA,and KSRP protein was detected by Western blotting. Results The expressions of miR-182,miR-23b and miR-27b were decreased and miR-122 was increased in AML12 cells following SEA treatment(all P<0.05). An increase of mRNA and protein of KSRP expression was also observed in AML12 cells after SEA stimulation(both P<0.05). In addition,KSRP mRNA expression was not changed significantly in AML12 cells transfected with anti-miR-27b or miR-27b precursor,and miR-27b precursor reduced KSRP protein expression as compared with the control. In contrast,the expression of KSRP protein was increased in the anti-miR-27b group and decreased in the miR-27b precursor group. Conclusions After the stimulation of SEA,the expressions of a variety of liver fibrosis-related miRNAs and KSRP change in murine hepatocytes,including miR-27b. And miR-27b can regulate the expression of KSRP. These findings might lay a foundation for further study on the molecular mechanism of fibrosis induced by schistosome infection.

Objective To assess the therapeutic effectiveness of monotherapy of adefovir dipivoxil (ADV) and lamivudine (LAM),or ADV administered in combination with LAM,in order to find the effective and secure therapy for decompensated cirrhosis patients following chronic hepatitis B. Methods Totally 64 decompensated cirrhosis patients following chronic hepatitis B were divided into 2 groups by using a prospective randomized grouping method. In group A,patients received the therapy of adefovir dipivoxil (10mg/d) combined with lamivudine (100mg/d); and in group B,a monotherapy of adefovir dipivoxil (10mg/d) was used. The period of treatment was 48 weeks. Levels of serum ALT,HBeAg and HBV-DNA were detected in week 12,24,36 and 48 respectively. The liver function was evaluated with Child scores on these time points. Data were analyzed by a blinded independent investigator. Results After 48 weeks treatment,HBV DNA negative conversion rate of the two groups were 87.1%and 78.8%.The virtual rate were 96.8% and 87.9%;HBeAg negative conversion rate were 83.9%,and 57.6%. HBeAg/anti-HBe seroconversion rates of the two groups were 41.9%and 24.2%. Normalization of serum ALT levels were observed in 96.8% patients of group A and 97.0% of group B. Conclusion The combination therapy of adefovir dipivoxil (ADV) and lamivudine (LAM) could reduce the occurrence of drug resistance,and increase the anti-viral effect. It is a secure management for chronic hepatitis B virus infection.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel (Nab-P) in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods Fifty-six over 65 years old patients with advanced NSCLC treated with Nab-P monotherapy in department of chemotherapy of the People's Hospital of Zhongshan City from January 2014 to January 2017 were analyzed retrospectively. The chemotherapy regimen was Nab-P 260 mg/m2, on d1 or d1 + d8, every 21 day for a cycle, imaging examination was made for efficacy evaluation after every 2 cycles. Results All 56 patients had been evaluated for efficacy, and received a total of 186 cycles of chemotherapy. All patients had been completed 2 cycles or more than 2 cycles of chemotherapy, and the median number of chemotherapy cycles was 3. The treatment response rate (RR) was 25.0 ％ and the disease control rate (DCR) was 76.8 ％. The median progression free survival (PFS) time was 4.7 months. The main adverse reactions were neutropenia, nausea and vomiting, fatigue and peripheral nerve toxicity. However, the vast majorities of adverse reactions were grade 1-2, and can be improved after treatment. Conclusions Nab-P is effective in the treatment of advanced NSCLC in elderly patients. The adverse reactions are mild and tolerant, and it is worthy to be popularized.

Objective:To investigate the correlation between serum PCT and CRP levels and clinical outcome in patients with acute brucellosis.Methods:From June 2014 to June 2020, 73 patients with acute brucellosis diagnosed in Anji County People's Hospital, Huzhou City were selected as acute brucellosis group and 68 patients with chronic brucellosis as chronic brucellosis group; another 60 healthy people were selected as control group. The levels of serum PCT and CRP of each group were measured by chemiluminescence assay and immunoturbidimetric assay. Patients with acute brucellosis were treated with rifampicin, doxycycline and rifapentine capsules for 9 weeks. The levels of serum PCT and CRP in three groups and patients with acute brucellosis with different therapeutic effects were compared. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis were used to analyze the related factors affecting the efficacy of patients with acute brucellosis. The area under curve (AUC) and cut-off value of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of PCT and CRP were used to evaluate the diagnosis of acute brucellosis.Results:The levels of serum PCT and CRP in acute brucellosis group [(3.25±0.49) ng/ml, (31.28±6.56) mg/L] were higher than those in chronic brucellosis group [(0.12±0.05) ng/ml, (5.21±0.89) mg/L] and control group [(0.03±0.01) ng/ml, (2.63±0.37) mg/L], and those in chronic brucellosis group were higher than those in control group ( P < 0.05). In acute brucellosis patients, 56 cases were effective and 17 cases were ineffective. The levels of serum PCT and CRP in ineffective patients were higher than those in effective patients ( P < 0.05). Univariate Cox regression analysis showed that there were significant differences in leukocyte count, neutrophil count, PCT and CRP levels among acute brucellosis patients with different therapeutic effects ( P < 0.05). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that leukocyte count, neutrophil count, PCT and CRP levels were the risk factors for therapeutic effect ( P < 0.05). The diagnostic evaluation showed that the sensitivity and specificity of PCT in the diagnosis of acute brucellosis were 95.24% and 80.00%, respectively; and the sensitivity and specificity of CRP in the diagnosis of acute brucellosis were 93.10% and 80.00%, respectively. Conclusion:The levels of serum PCT and CRP in patients with acute brucellosis are significantly increased, and they are risk factors for therapeutic effect, which should be used as reference indexes for diagnosis and treatment of acute brucellosis.