Aim To detect the effect of a combination of extracts of ginseng and ginkgo biloba(Naoweikang,NWK) on acetylcholine,monoamines and their metabolites in ?-amyloid peptide(A?)_(1-40) treated rats and the potential mechanisms.Methods A 1-month NWK(15.5,31 and 62 mg?kg~(-1),respectively) administration to rats was performed daily after bilateral injection of A?_(1-40)(4 g?L~(-1) for each side) into hippocampus.Acetylcholine(ACh) was determined with an improved HPLC-ECD method,which is combined with two immobilized enzyme reactors.Monoamines and their metabolites were also determined with HPLC-ECD.Result Compared with shams,ACh and serotonin(5-HT) in whole brains in models decreased significantly(P

Objective To establish the quality standard of Shenxin Capsules.Methods The contents of ginsenoside Rg1 and ginsenoside Re in Shenxin Capsules were determined by HPLC with the mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile- 0.05 % phosphoric acid water solution (95 ∶ 405) and UV detection wavelength at 203 nm .Qualitative analysis of Radix Ginseng, Cornu Saigae Tataricae and Herba Asari in Shenxin Capsule was carried out by TLC. Results Ginsenoside Rg1 showed a good linearity in the range of 1.032～ 9.288 ? g( r=0.9998, n=5) , the average recovery being 99.76 % and RSD being 2.10 % . Ginsenoside Re showed a good linearity in the range of 0.850～ 7.650 ? g( r=0.9998, n=5) , the average recovery being 96.24 % and RSD being 1.67 % . The chromatographic spots of Radix Ginseng, Cornu Saigae Tataricae and Herba Asari were identified without the interference of negative control .Conclusion The method is accurate , reproducible and can be used for the quality control of Shenxin Capsules.

This study was aimed to observe the effect ofRong-Shuan (RS) capsule on rodent tolerance against cerebral ischemia, hypoxia and cerebral reserve capacity, which was related to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Acute cerebral ischemia and anoxia models were established by permanent left carotid artery ligation on C57 BL/6 mice and hypoxia inhalation (O2?N2 = 8?92) for 15 min. Duodenal administration of RS capsule at different doses (100, 200 or 400 mg·kg-1) or saline were given 10 min after ischemia onset. The local brain blood circulation changes and neurobehavioral function were evaluated 24 h after ischemia onset. SD rats were given RS capsule at different doses (75, 150, 300 mg·kg-1) or saline. The effect of RS capsule on improvement of microcirculation disturbance induced by high molecular dextran was observed. The results showed that compared with the sham operation group, the brain blood circulation in the model group was significantly decreased; the cerebral infarction area increased; and the behavioral score after cerebral hypoxia was significantly increased (P < 0.05, orP < 0.01). Meanwhile, after the injection of high molecular dextran among rats in the model group, the cerebral leptomeninx microcirculation was obviously slowed down at 3 timepoints, which were 10, 20 and 30 min. Compared with the model group, RS capsule (400 mg·kg-1) can significantly increase the local blood circulation in the brain of mice, improve behavioral disturbance, reduce cerebral ischemia area (P< 0.05, orP < 0.01). RS capsule can also improve blood flow velocity and flow pattern in cerebral leptomeninx microcirculation disturbance induced by high molecular dextran at different timepoints (P < 0.05, orP < 0.01). It was concluded that RS capsule can increase the tolerance against cerebral ischemia, hypoxia and cerebral reserve capacity in order to protect the neural tissues to promote neuronal recovery.

This study was aimed to observe behavioral changes of post-stroke depression (PSD) rats, and to assess effect ofJie-Du Tong-Luo(JDTL) capsule onqi-supplementing and depression-relieving. Microspheres were injected from external carotid artery of rats under anesthesia to prepare the multiple cerebral infarction. Aftermid long term feeding, PSD rat model was established. Then, open-field test (OFT), tail suspension test (TST), forced swimming test (FST) and glucose preference test were employed to study behavioral changes of rats. The results showed that rats suffered multiple cerebral infarction after mid long term feeding formed PSD, which were indicated by reduced food consume, slow body weight increasing, reduction of spontaneous movement and inquiry activity, prolonged accumulative immobility time in TST, FST and lowered glucose preference, compared with rats in the normal group. Compared with the model group, rats in the JDTL capsule group andBu-Chang Xin-Nao-Tonggroup showed larger body weight increase, higher scores in OFT, reduced immobility time in TST, FST, and elevated glucose preference. It was concluded that JDTL capsule had significant efficacy on rats’ body weight, behavior and glucose preference, which might be its pharmacological basis onqi-supplementing and depression-relieving.

The rat model of multi-infarct was adopted in this study to elucidate the protective mechanism of Sailuotong capsule (Sailuotong) in recovery period of multiple cerebral infarction. The effects of Sailuotong on levels of Glu, GABA and the expression of NMDA receptor subtypes including NR1, NR2A and NR2B, were detected. The multi-infarct model rats were established by injecting embolizing microsphere via internal carotid artery, and were given Sailuotong treatment (16.5 and 33.0 mg x kg(-1)) for 60 days. The pathological changes in brain ultrastructure were observed by transmission electron microscope. The levels of Glu and GABA in brain tissue were measured with high performance liquid chromatography. The expression of NMDA receptors including NR1, NR2A and NR2B in neurons was evaluated by immunohistochemical staining. Compared with the sham rats, abnormal changes were observed in ultrastructures of neurons, neuroglia cells and synapses of model rat brains. Moreover, significant decrease of Glu and GABA, as well as the elevated expression of NR1, NR2A and NR2B were detected in brain tissues. Sailuotong (16.5 and 33.0 mg x kg(-1)) could improve ultrastructure of cerebral tissue, facilitate synthesis of Glu and GABA, and down-regulate expression of NR1, NR2A and NR2B in neurons. The results demonstrated that Sailuotong could exert neuroprotective effects to some extent in the recovery phase of multiple cerebral infarction by promoting expression of NMDA receptors and synthesis of Glu and GABA.

Objective To investigate the effects of Xifeng Zhijing Capsul e on experimental Parkinson's disease(PD) in mice. Methods Mouse model of Parkin son's disease was established by intraperitoneal injection of 1- methyl- 4- phenyl- 1,2,3,6- tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) and mouse model of tremor was estab lished by intraperitoneal injection of oxygenated tremorine. Effects of Xifeng Z hijing Capsule on cerebral concentration of monoamine neurotransmitters such as dopamine (DA), 3, 4- dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC), homovanillic acid (HVA) and its influence on the latency, duration and amplitude of tremor in th e extremities were observed. Results Xifeng Zhijing Capsule significantly incr eased the cerebral concentrations of DA, DOPAC and HVA in mice, and decreased the amplitude and duration of tremor in mice extremities. Conclusion Xifeng Z hijing Capsule has preventive and therapeutic effect for PD.

Objective To investigate the effects of stress on the methylation of brain derived neurotrophic factor gene in the patients with major depressive disorder (MDD),and to investigate the relationship between BDNF gene methylation and MDD.Methods 47 cases of MDD were divided into MDD stress group (n=24) and MDD non stress group(n=23) while 27 health subjects were collected as normal control group.The methylation status of CpG island in the promoter region of BDNF gene in peripheral blood was detected by the method of heavy hydrogen and hydrogen sulfate.SPSS17.0 statistical software package was used to analyze the data.The differences of 19 CpG methylation rates and the overall level of methylation rates of three groups were analyzed.Results The CpG overall methylation rates (median,interquartile range) of MDD stress group,MDD non stress group and normal control group was 189.150 (7.575),188.500 (400)and 480.200(770) respectively,and the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.01).There was no significant difference in the overall methylation rate of CpG in the MDD stress group compared with MDD non stress group (P＞0.05).The CpG methylation rates (mean± SD or median,interquartile range) of three groups were detected as follows:CpG-1:2.600(0.275),2.700 (0.400),6.500(0.800);CpG-2:3.350(0.650),3.300(0.800),14.600(1.500);CpG-3:1.596±0.363,1.543±0.400,4.581 ±0.437;CpG-4:1.779±0.516,1.522±0.329,4.033 ±0.529;CpG-5:0.900 (0.575),0.800 (0.600),5.700 (1.500);CpG-6:6.258 ± 0.805,6.213 ±0.944,14.589±0.819;CpG-7:10.667±0.894,10.283± 1.006,15.000±0.763;CpG-8:16.421 ±0.697,16.330±0.775,24.796±0.547;CpG-9:4.713±0.565,4.891 ±0.554,28.826±0.679;CpG-10:10.254±0.902,10.378±0.777,11.381±0.538;CpG-11:24.125±2.301,24.170±2.613,37.474± 1.579;CpG-12:5.442±0.641,5.596±1.117,12.141 ±0.940;CpG-13:4.150(1.150),4.200(1.000),61.700(4.800);CpG-14:5.500±0.544,5.717±0.568,6.378±0.397;CpG-15:3.700 (0.700),4.100(1.000),63.300(2.500);CpG-16:8.200 (1.775),8.100(1.500),75.200(3.300);CpG-17:3.250(0.550),3.300(0.800),34.600(5.000);CpG-18:1.988±0.279,1.939±0.259,2.330±0.207;CpG-19:35.338±2.421,35.187±2.259,65.941 ±2.692.16 CpG methylation rates of 19 CpG were higher in MDD stress group and MDD non stress group.Compared with the normal control group,the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.01).There was no significant difference in CpG methylation rate between MDD stress group and MDD non stress group (P＞0.05).Conclusion The overall methylation rate of CpG in BDNF gene promoter region is closely related with MDD,which may affect the incidence of MDD.There was no correlation between CpG methylation in BDNF gene promoter region and MDD,and stressful life events may not be the direct cause of CpG methylation in BDNF gene promoter region in patients with MDD.

Objective To observe the effects of hawthorn leaf procyanidins (HLP) on over expressions of ICAM-1 and E-selectin in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) induced by TNF-α,and clarify the mechanism of HLP's anti-inflammation effect. Methods HUVEC were cultured in vitro. MTT assay was used to detect cell viabilities. The expressions of ICAM-1 and E-selectin in HUVEC were detected by flowcytometry. Results Up to 200 mg/L, HLP showed no significant decrease in cell viabilities; the expression levels of ICAM-1 and E-selectin in the model group significantly increased, compared with that in the normal group; 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 mg/L HLP inhibited the expression elevations of ICAM-1 and E-selectin in concentration-dependent manner; and there were statistical significances in 40, 50 mg/L HLP groups, compared with the model group. Conclusion HLP can inhibit the over expressions of ICAM-1 and E-selectin of vascular endothelial cells induced by TNF-α, which possibly underlies HLP's anti-inflammation effect.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the situation of pharmacoeconomic researches about lipid-lowering drugs in China, and to seek the regimen with good cost-effectiveness in order to provide reference for rational drug use in the clinic. METHODS:Retrieved from CNKI and Wanfang database,pharmacoeconomic literatures about lipid-lowering drugs,published in domestic jour-nals during 2011-2015,were included to discuss the problems of pharmacoeconomic researches about lipid-lowering drugs and put forward related suggestions. RESULTS:Rosuvastatin and other medicines showed good cost-effectiveness,while there were many problems of domestic published pharmacoeconomic researches about lipid-lowering drugs,such as different research methods,dif-ferent treatment courses,different methods of cost calculation,single effect index and absence of ADR. On the whole,the research-es were low in quality,which led the difficulty of accurately obtaining the drugs with best cost-effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS:In the future,related researches should confirm research duration and health output index,effect index and evaluation method accord-ing to disease types and research objectives;enhance the unity of research and design methods;pay attention to cost discount;in addition,strengthen pharmacoeconomic researches about lipid-lowering TCM and compare it with chemical drugs.

AIM To explore whether plasma vasoactive substances and neutrophil infiltration make different contribution in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and protective effect of triacetylshikimic acid(TSA). METHODSThe rat models of ischemia 90 min and reperfusion 3-48 h were prepared with middle cerebral artery occlusion. TSA 50-200 mg·kg-1 were given (ig) immediately and 60 min again after the onset of ische- mia. Serotonin and thromboxane B2 (TXB2) concentrations in plasma were detected by fluorescence spectrophotometry and radioimmunoassay respectively. Myeloperoxidase(MPO) activity in brain tissue was quantified by chemical analysis. RESULTS At 3-24 h after reperfusion, the concentrations of plasmic serotonin, TXB2, and brain MPO activity increased obviously in a time-dependent manner. At 48 h after reperfusion, the concentrations of serotonin and TXB2 decreased to the same level of sham. Nevertheless, brain MPO activity remained more elevated than the contralateral cortex. At 24 h after reperfusion, TSA (100 and 200 mg·kg-1) was shown to possess the ability to inhibit the increased plasmic serotonin, TXB2 concentrations, and brain MPO activity induced by focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion. CONCLUSION Vasoactive substances in plasma and MPO activity in brain tissue show different time courses during focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion and make different contribution to brain damage. TSA is effective to protect the ischemic brain tissue from ischemia-reperfusion injury.