AIM:To study the isolation and identification of curdione from Zedoary oil. METHODS: Silica column was adopted to isolate constituents from Zedoary oil;IR,GC/MS and NMR methods were used to identify its structure. RESULTS: Three constituents were isolated from Zedoary oil,including crystal C_1,C_2 and C_3.Crystal C_1 was identified to be curdione and curdione content in Zedoary oil was 11.31%. CONCLUSION: This method is simple and convenient and it can be used to isolate more quantity of curdione for further pharmaceutical study.

Object　To determine the amount of acacetin-7-O-β-D-glucoside and apigenin-7-O-β-D-glucoside in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. from different localities. Methods　By the use of HPLC. Results　The contents of acacetin-7-O-β-D-glucoside in Boju1, Chuju2, Gongju3 and Hangju4 were 0.082 6%～0.124 9%, 0.015 7% and 0.033 5% respectively; the contents of apigenin-7-O-β-D-glucoside in Chuju, Boju, Gongju and Hangju were 0.012 6%, 0.027 4%, 0.117 7% and 0.587 7% respectively. Conclusion　The contents of the two flavone glycoside in C. morifolium from different localities were markedly different.

Objective To investigate the incidence and risk factors of surgical site infection ( SSI ) in patients with colorectal cancer .Methods Clinical data of patients with colorectal cancer undergoing surgical treatment in Jiaxing First Municipal People’ s Hospital from October 2011 to December 2014 were retrospectively reviewed.The gender, age, underlying diseases, smoking history, preventive medication, abdominal surgery history , type of surgery , preoperative levels of hemoglobin and albumin , use of laparoscopy, use of stapler, combined organ resection, TNM staging, American Society of Anesthesiologists ( ASA) score was documented .Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the risk factors of SSI .Results A total of 773 patients were enrolled in the study , and SSI was observed in 144 cases (18.63%).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that use of laparoscopy ( OR =0.35, 95%CI:0.15-0.79,P <0.05), use of stapler (OR =0.59, 95% CI: 0.39-0.88,P <0.05) were protective factors for SSI, while diabetes (OR=2.11, 95% CI: 1.25-3.58,P<0.01), liver cirrhosis (OR=2.12,95%CI:1.18-3.79,P<0.05), ASA score (3-4 points) (OR=2.01,95%CI:1.20-3.58, P<0.01), combined organ resection (OR=2.17,95% CI:1.20-3.92,P<0.05), and anastomotic leak (OR=6.85, 95%CI:3.01-15.63,P<0.01) were risk factors for SSI.Conclusions The incidence of SSI is high in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing surgery .Use of laparoscopy and stapler may reduce the incidence of SSI .

Objective T o explore the relationship betw een the change rules of volatile organic com pounds (V O C s) in rat m uscle and postm ortem interval (PM I). Methods A total of 120 healthy rats w ere divided random ly into 12 groups (10 for each group). A fter the rats w ere sacrificed by cervical dislocation, the bodies w ere kept at (25±1)℃. R at m uscle sam ples w ere separately obtained at 12 PM I points, including 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 d. T he V O C s in rat m uscles w ere collected, detected and ana-lyzed by headspace solid-phase m icroextraction (H S-SPM E ) coupled to gas chrom atography-m ass spec-trom eter (G C-M S ). Results In total, 15 species of V O C s w ere identified, including 9 arom atic com-pounds, 3 sulfur com pounds, 2 aliphatic acids and 1 heterocyclic com pound. T he species of V O C s in-creased w ith PM I: no species w ere detected w ithin 1 day, 3 species w ere detected on day 2, 9 on day 3, 11 on day 4, 14 from day 5 to 7, and 15 from day 8 to 10. T otal peak area of 15 species of V O C s w as significantly correlated to PM I (adjusted R2=0.15-0.96): the regression function w as y=-17.05 x2+164.36 x-246.36 (adjusted R2=0.96) from day 2 to 5, and y=2.24 x+101.13 (adjusted R2=0.97) from day 6 to 10. Conclusion T he change rules of V O C s in rat m uscle are helpful for PM I estim ation.

Objective To explore the effect of telomerase reverse transcriptase(TERT) gene transfected bone marrow stem cell(BMSC)on the memory function and hippocampal CA1 region synaptic plasticity in vascular dementia rat.Methods A total of 60 rats were randomly divided into the negative control group(group A),model group(group B),conventional BMSC group(group C) and transfected BMSC group(group D).The related indicators in each group were detected by using the Morris maze test,RTPCR and Western blot respectively.Results The escape latency period in the group C and group D was significantly longer than that in the group B,which in the group D was significantly longer than that in the group C.Compared with the group A,the expressions of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)mRNA,TERT mRNA,SYP mRNA and protein in the group B,group C and group D were significantly decreased.The synaptic cleft arrange in group A was clear with more SYN positive ceils.The synaptic cleft in the group D was clearer,and the number of SYN positive cells was close to that in group A.Conclusion TERT transfected BMSC has obvious therapeutic effect on vascular dementia rats and its mechanism may be related to the promotion of BDNF,TrkB expression and the improvement of synaptic plasticity.

Objective To investigate the physical fitness status of stationed on an island and the influence factors of military operational ability in order to take effective intervention measures to cope with the problems encountered by the garrison force.Methods The outdoor environment heat intensity of the island was monitored and evaluated by thermal environment monitors.The physical fitness of thirty-eight soldiers randomly selected was evaluated by measuring VO 2max. Ninety soldiers stationed on this island were selected by random sampling , for whom questionnaires and interviews were designed, involving the influence factors of military operational ability .Results This island was a typical humid-hot environment, with high temperature , high humidity and high radiation .The physical fitness of soldiers declined obviously because of the typical humid-hot environment.The top five working environmental factors were high temperature , humidity, solar radiation, wind and seasonal drying .The top five personal factors were physical fatigue , overtraining, injury, mental fatigue and lack of sleep .Conclusion Considering the obviously decreased physical fitness of soldiers caused by the typical humid-hot environment , how to assess military combat effectiveness and how to determine whether the level of combat effectiveness can meet the actual needs of tropical combat , requires scientific indicators and criteria of evaluation .

Objective To investigate CT features on increased cerebral vascular density and its pathological mechanism in patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease(CCHD).MethodsPreoperative brain CT scan and clinical data in 82 patients suffering from CCHD were analyzed. According to the increased levels of vascular density,patients were divided into 4 groups:normal,mild,moderate and severe.Relationships between the increased levels of vascular density and Hb,RBC,HCT,as well as the degree of cyanosis,were studied.AVONA was carried out to test blood CT value of cerebral sinuses,Hb,RBC and HCT in different groups. Descriptive analysis and linear regression were adopted to study the correlation between blood CT value and Hb concentration.The relationship of increased vascular density todegrees of cyanosis was analysed by Spearman.Results Among 82 patients,12 patients ( 14.6％ ) werefound in the group of normal vascular density and 70 patients ( 85.4％ ) in the increased vascular density group.Among 70 patients with increased vascular density,22 patients (26.8％ ) with (55.4 ± 2.6) HU,(169 ±6)g/L of Hb,(5.8 ±0.3) × 1012/L of RBC and 0.51 ±0.03 of HCT,29 patients (35.4％) with (61.3 ± 2.9) HU,(209 ± 15 ) g/L,(7.1 ± 0.4) × 1012/L,0.66 ± 0.06 and 19 patients ( 23.2％ ) with ( 68.8 ± 4.2) HU,( 242 ± 23 ) g/L,( 8.3 ± 0.9 ) × 1012/L,0.78 ± 0.08 were observed in the mild,moderateand severe group,respectively.There were significant differences in distribution of blood CT value ( HU),Hb,RBC and HCT in different groups ( F =163.263,134.703,120.974,136.541 ;P ＜ 0.01 ).Blood CT value was positively correlated with Hb concentration ( r =0.98,P ＜ 0.01 ). Vascular density was also positively correlated with the degree of cyanosis ( r =0.86,P ＜ 0.01 ). Conclusions Cerebral vascular density of patients suffering from CCHD presented different levels of increases based on CT scan results due to rise of RBC stimulated by anoxia.The increased level of vascular density was positively correlated with blood Hb concentration,and also associated with RBC accunulation caused by abnormal blood circulation.Moreover,it was positively correlated with the degree of cyanosis.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate therapeutic efficacy and safety of leosimendan in the treatment of acute left heart failure (ALHF) and its effects on left ventricular function indexes and serum markers.METHODS:A total of 110 patients with acute left ventricular function selected as research objects from No.251 Hospital of PLA during Jan.2014-Dec.2015,and then were divided into control group (53 cases) and observation group (57 cases) according to random number table.Both groups received routine therapy.Control group was additionally given Dopamine hydrochloride injection or Dobutamine hydrochloride injection as cardiotonic on the basis of routine therapy.Observation group was additionally given Levosimendan injection with initial dose of 10 μg/kg+0.9％ Sodium chloride injection 50 mL,ivgtt (10 min),and then with micro pump infusion at the rate of 0.1 g/(kg· min) for continuous 24 h.Both groups were treated for continuous 7 d.Clinical efficacies of 2 groups were observed,and the levels of left ventricular function indexes (PER,PFR,LVEF,LVSF) level,serum marker (NT-proBNP) and galectin-3 (Gal-3) before and after treatment,the occurrence of ADR was recorded.RESULTS:Two cases were withdrawn from the study due to death (one case in each group).Finally,a total of 108 cases were included,involving 52 cases in control group and 56 cases in observation group.Clinical total response rate of observation group (94.64％) was higher than that of control group (86.54％),but without statistical significance (P＞0.05).Before treatment,there was no statistical significance in left ventricular function indexes or serum markers levels between 2 groups (P＞ 0.05).After treatment,the levels of left ventricular function indexes were improved significantly in 2 groups,and LVEF and LVSF of observation group were significantly higher than those of control group,with statistical significance (P＜0.05).NT-proBNP and Gal-3 of 2 groups were decreased significantly,and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group,with statistical significance (P＜0.05).No obvious ADR was found in 2 groups during treatment.CONCLUSIONS:Leosimendan in the treatment of ALHF have the similor clinical efficacy with dopamine,but helps to strengthen the left heart pump function,reduce heart failure markers levels with good safety.

Objective To investigate the morbidity of soldiers stationed on an island ,analyze the relationship betweendiseases and the environment,and to provide an effective method for disease prevention and treatment .Method Data ofoutpatients from troops stationed on an island between September 2012 and August 2013 were statistically investigatedaccording to the classification of diseases.The cause of disease was analyzed .In addition,90 soldiers stationed on an islandwere randomly selected to investigate their response to heat and humidity and parts susceptible to skin diseases viaquestionnaires and talks.Results A total of 789 cases of disease were identified,including 226 cases of upper respiratorytract infection,118 cases of orthopedic-related diseases,90 cases of traumatic diseases,88 cases of oral diseases,74 casesof digestive system diseases,62 cases of skin diseases,53 cases of ENT diseases,41 cases of urinary tract infection,and37 cases of anorectal diseases.The top five responses to heat and humidity were sweating,thirst,body fatigue,dizzinessand profuse sweating.The most susceptible part to skin diseases was the feet ,followed by the cheek,crotch,back andneck.Conclusion The epidemiological characteristics of diseases on this island are significant,and medical supportshould be focused on improving the overall level of hospital treatment.

In order to evaluate the response to vector-expressed M1 and HA genes of influenza virus in mice, we prepared recombinant plasmid pStar-M1/HA and recombinant adenovirus Ad-M1/HA containing both the full-length matrix protein 1(M1) and hemagglutinin (HA) genes of human H5N1 influenza virus strain A/Anhui/1/2005. We then combined the DNA vaccine and adenoviral vaccine in immunization of BALB/c mice with a prime-boost regime. We immunized the mice with DNA vaccine at day 0 and 28 and with recombinant adenoviral vaccines at day 14 and 42. We took blood samples before each injection and 14 days after the final injection for detection of humoral immune responses. At day 56, we sacrificed the mice and collected splenocytes for detection of cellular immune responses. ELISA and hemagglutination inhibition (HI) assay showed that specific IgG Abs against H5N1 influenza virus was induced in serum of the immunized mice. ELISPOT results confirmed that the specific cellular immune responses were successfully induced against the M1 and HA proteins of H5N1 influenza virus. This study provides new strategy for development of novel influenza vaccines.
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