Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell ; etiology ; pathology ; Brenner Tumor ; etiology ; pathology ; Carcinosarcoma ; etiology ; pathology ; Cell Transformation, Neoplastic ; Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous ; etiology ; pathology ; Epithelial Cells ; metabolism ; pathology ; Female ; Genes, p53 ; Humans ; Mutation ; Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial ; etiology ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Ovarian Neoplasms ; etiology ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 ; genetics ; metabolism

In this study, by using the method of literature research, 35 prescriptions related to asthma therapy has been screened out from Hui medicine through collecting the ancient and modern literature. A comparison of fragrant medicine between the name in Arab and Chinese herbal medicine is done. The countif function in Microsoft Excel 2007 is used to get the prescriptions of the drug on the frequency statistics, summarizing the common drugs of Hui medicine for asthma are Pinellia, almond, white sugar, walnut. According to the commonly used drugs, the pathogeny and treatment principle about Hui medicine for asthma is preliminarily inferred combining literature research and the related Hui medical theory. In this study, those prescriptions have been classified into 21 cases which are effective and can be used in medical therapy according to the relevant literatures with the development of the Hui people in their long process of formation of the unique diet culture, 14 useful and convenient Halal diet therapies are made up according to the indications, therapies, party name and composition. Halal diet and "medicine and food" herbs are preliminarily analyzed and summarized, which can be convenient for the people to reduce pains through the diet and improve health awareness.
Asthma ; drug therapy ; ethnology ; China ; Cough ; drug therapy ; ethnology ; Diet ; ethnology ; Drug Prescriptions ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional

ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between the oxidative injury induced by low glucose and mitochondrial membrane potential in HUVEC-12 cells. Methods Human umbilicalvein endothelial cells HUVEC-12 were cultured in low concentration glucose for 4 h.Cell viability of HUVEC-12 cell was assessed with MTT assay.Dihydroethidium (DHE) was used as a reactive oxygen species (ROS)capture, which was detected the mean fluorescence intensity of samples and Rhodamine 123 as a fluorescence detector was to measure the level of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) in cells.Results Comparing to HUVEC-12 cells viability in 5.5 mmol/L glucose group (96.80 ±3.20)％, cells exposed to 2.8 mmol/L glucose group (66.40 ± 1.60) ％ and 0 mmol/L glucose group (58.93 ± 1.67) ％ were decreased by 32％ and 40％ respectively (P ＜ 0.01).ROS level of 5.5 mmoL/L glucose group, 2.8 mmol/L glucose group and 0 mmol/L glucose group were 0.59 ± 0.02, 0.74 ± 0.04 and 0.88 ± 0.05,respectivdy, increased by 25％ in cells exposed to 2.8 mmol/L glucose and by 48％ in cells without glucose exposure comparing to 5.5 mmol/L glucose group (P ＜0.01) ; MMP levels of 5.5 mmol/L glucose group,2.8 mmoL/L glucose group and 0 mmoL/L glucose group were 148.83 ± 3.51, 271.07 ± 19.54 and357.74 ±51.32 respectively, increased to 1.8 times in cells exposed to 2.8 mmol/L glucose and to 2.4times in cells without glucose exposure comparing to 5.5 mmoL/L glucose group (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion Low glucose leads to injury in HUVEC-12 cells, which is probably induced by the oxidative stress via the increasing MMP.

ObjectiveTo establish the reference intervals of serum triiodothyronine (TT3),the thyroxine ( TT4 ),free triiodothyronine ( FT3 ),free thyroxine ( FT4 ) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)in the apparently healthy individuals of Beijing and Shanghai.Methods According to the requirement for laboratory support for the diagnosis and monitoring of thyroid diseases in the National Academy ofClinicalBiochemistry(NACB)laboratorymedicinepracticeguidelines, therewere 390 apparently healthy individuals tested (221 male,169 female,18 -65 years old) from Beijing and Shanghai for serum TT3,TT4,FT3,FT4 and TSH on American Beckman UniCel DXI 800 Automatic Chemiluminescent Analyzer.All markers were analyzed between gender,region,age group using t test and ANOVA.The reference intervals of all markers were determined by P2.5 - P97.5.ResultsTT3,TT4,FT3,FT4,TSH levels in the male group were ( 1.90 ± 0.32) nmol/L,( 116.77 ± 18.02) nmol/L,( 5.28 ±0.67) pmol/L,( 11.54 ± 1.97) pmol/L,( 1.92 ± 1.12 ) mIU/L,respectively,while the above indicators in the female group were ( 1.82 ± 0.32) nmol/L,( 115.73 ± 14.39 ) nmol/L,(5.04 ± 0.59 ) pmol/L,( 10.94 ± 1.45) pmol/L,( 2.37 ± 1.86 ) mIU/L,respectively.When comparing the results in genders,statistical significance was shown in TF3,FT3,FT4 and TSH of two gender groups( t =2.377,3.642,3.471,2.520,all P ＜ 0.05 ).When comparing different regions,statistical significance was only shown in FT3 ( t =6.410,P ＜ 0.05 ),in which Beijing group was (5.01 ± 0.63) pmol/L,and Shanghai group was (5.41 ±0.61 ) pmol/L,and no significant difference were shown in other four markers.Correlation analysis showed that TT4 was positively correlated with age (r =0.22,P ＜ 0.001 ) while TSH was negatively correlated with age ( r =- 0.12,P ＜ 0.05 ).TT3,TT4,FT3,FT4,TSH reference intervals were ( 1.22 - 2.50 ) nmol/L,(83.37 - 149.37 ) nmol/L,( 3.88 - 6.48 ) pmol/L,( 7.70 - 14.86) pmol/L,( 0.38 - 5.58 ) mIU/L,respectively.ConclusionDifferences of serum thyroid hormones were observed in different areas of China,It is important to establish reference intervals of the serum thyroid hormones in Chinese population.

Recombinant expression vector pcDNA3-MCPCD59DP containing human membrane complement regulatory proteins(hCRPs) MCP and CD59 cDNA was constructed successfully by using two independent promoters.After transfected into NIH3T3 cells with calcium phosphate-DNA precipitate method,NIH3T3 pcDNA3-MCPCD59-DP transfectants were obtained by G418 selection.Extraneous genes integration was identified by PCR.The co-expression of human CD59 and MCP at both mRNA and protein levels was confirmed by using RT-PCR and Western blot analysis.Human MCP and CD59 cDNA were integrated in NIH3T3 pcDNA3-MCPCD59-DP genomic DNA after continuous 30 times passages,indicating that NIH3T3 pcDNA3-MCPCD59-DP were stable cell lines.Human complement-mediated cytolysis assays showed that NIH3T3 cells transfected stably with pcDNA3-CD59,pcDNA3-MCP,and pcDNA3-MCPCD59-DP were protected from C-mediated damage and co-expressed human MCP and CD59 provided more excellent protection against C-mediated attack as compared with either CD59 or MCP expressed alone.The dicistronic vector represents an effective and efficacy strategy to overcome C-mediated damage and has potential therapeutic value for effectively controlling complement activation and finally for preventing hyperacute rejection in clinical gene therapy.

Objective To identify whether cisplatin can induce autophagy of bladder cancer T24 cells and the possible mechanism, and to observe the relationship between outophagy and apoptosis.Methods MTT assay was applied to investigate the effects of various concentration of cisplatin( 0 , 10 , 20 and 40 μg/mL) on T24 survival.TEM was performed to detect the autophagosome formation .Western blot assay was used to analyze the expression changes of LC3-Ⅱ, P62 and extracellular signal-regulated kinase ( ERK1/2 ) and p-ERK at the protein level.The effects of autophagy on the survival and apoptosis of bladder cancer cells were investiga-ted.Results DDP observably inhibited proliferation of bladder cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner ( P<0.05), the 50% inhibiting concentration(IC50) was (30.3 ±2.4)μg/mL;DDP induced autophagy of bladder cancer cells, observably increased autophagosome induced by DDP; up-regulated expression levels of LC3-Ⅱproteins ( P<0.05 ) , down-regulated expression of P62 proteins ( P<0.05 );DDP increased the protein level of p-ERK (P<0.05); The inhibitor of ERK pathway U0126 inhibited DDP-induced autophagy, as evidenced by decrease in the expression of LC3-Ⅱproteins ( P<0.05 ) .After inhibition of autophagy by WTM in DDP-treated cells, cell viability was obviously decreased and apoptosis was increased (P<0.05);DDP combined with WTM observably enhanced cleavage of poly ADP-ribose polymerase 1 ( PARP-1 ) and cleaved-caspase-3 which is apop-tosis related proteins ( P<0.05 ) .Conclusions Autophagy can protect T24 cells against ciplatin-induced apop-tosis, the possible mechanism of autophagy is the ERK signaling pathway is activated .

Objective To investigate the expression and significance of ABCG2 and ALDH1 in malignant transformation of ovarian endometriosis.Methods The protein expressions of ABCG2 and ALDH1 were detected with immunohistochemistry in 38 cases of malignant transformation of ovarian endometriosis(EMs malignant transformation group),35 cases of endometriosis(EMs group)and 30 cases of normal endometrium(control group).Results The positive rates of ABCG2 and ALDH1 expressions in EMs malignant transformation group were significantly higher than those in EMs group and control group(P<0.05).The expressions of ABCG2 and ALDH1 were significantly associated with the serum CA125 level,differentiation and clinical stage of malignant transformation of ovarian endometriosis (P<0.05),but were not related to the patient′s age,dysmenorrhea history and pathology type(P>0.05).There was no correlation between the expression of ABCG2 and ALDH1 in malignant transformation of ovarian endometriosis(P>0.05).Conclusion The expressions of ABCG2 and ALDH1 might be involved in malignant transformation of ovarian endometriosis.

Aim To study the relative bioequivalence of two domestic ciprofloxacin tablets. Methods Therandomized and crossover study was conducted in 18 healthy volunteers.After a single dose of the drugs,their plasma drug concentration was determined using HPLC.Results Both the two domestic ciprofloxacin tablets fit to one compartment model. The main pharmacokinetics parameters of the tested and reference ciprofloxacin were as followings: C_(max):(2.503?0.394) and (2.706?0.579) mg?L~(-1);T_(max):(1.343?0.402) and (1.075?0.379) h;T_(12):(4.174?1.201) and (3.826?1.005) h; AUC_(0-tn): (10.528?2.204) and (10.643?1.922) mg?L~(-1)?h;AUC_(0-∞): (11.409?2.139) and (11.558?2.160) mg?L~(-1)?h;F_(0-tn) and F_(0-∞) was (100.245?18.447)% and (100.470?20.108)%,respectirely. Conclusion The tested and reference formulations are bioeqivalent.

Objective To evaluate the delivery of recombinant adeno-associated virus(rAAV)-mediated CD151 gene in promoting neovascularization and coronary collateralization in swines after myocardial infarction.Method Twenty-six chinese minipigs(clean,provided by breeding pig farm of Huazhong Agricultural University) were randomly divided into four groups:(1)normal control group(n=4):swines without surgery.(2)rAAV-GFP group(n=7):The acute myocardial infarction models were produced in swines by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery(LAD).The success criteria of the models was that ST-segment elevations in leatds I and aVL maintained for 20 minutes.The rAAV-GFP was injected into the left ventricular anterior wall(divided into 10 points,1×10 11 pfu/point).(3)rAAV-CD151 group(n=7):The operation method was the same as rAAV-GFP group.The rAAV-CD151 was injected into the left ventrieular anterior wall(divided into 10 points).(4) rAAV-antiCD151 group(n=8):The operation method was the same as rAAV-GFP group.The rAAV-antiCD151 was injected into the left ventricular anterior wall(divided into 10 points).Eight weeks after coronary artery liga-tion,the expression of CD151 was measured by western blot.Coronary angiography was done to evaluate collateral circulation of the infarct zone of myocardium.The infurct size was determined by staining with triphenyl-tetrazolium chloride(TTC).Statistical analysis wan carried out by using one-way analysis of variances.Results High level of CD151 protein expression was detected.Coronary angiography showed better collateral circulation in the rAAV-CD151 group.The percentage of infarct size was sinificanly lower in the rAAV-CD151 group (12.82±2.26)% than that in the other two groups,and that was higber in rAAV-anti-CD151 group(32.52±3.47)% than that in the rAAV-GFP group(23.14%±2.83%,both P＜0.05).Conelusions CD151 in vivo gene transferred to swines with acute myocardial infarction promotes neovascularization and thereby improves collateral circulation.

Objective To reveal the role of inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B kinase alpha (IKKα) in renal inflammation after renal ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury and its potential associated mechanism.Methods Ischemia-reperfusion injury models were induced in a total of 24 healthy C57BL/6 male mice.Renal function and histological changes were estimated.The expression and site of IKKα,p52,RelB,IL-10 and IL-18 were determined by immunohistochemistry and Western blotting.After the short hairpin RNA(shRNA)targeting IKKα was injected into renal parenchyma,renal function and protein expressions of IKKα,p52,RelB,IL-10,IL-18 were detected.Results Compared with sham-operated group[Scr(7.30±0.13) μmol/L,BUN (8.39± 0.30) mmol/L],levels of Scr [(29.80± 2.10)μmol/L,(27.00±3.40) μmol/L,(23.00±3.70) μmol/L] and BUN [(9.47±3.50) mmol/L,(11.68 ±4.30)mmol/L,(13.12±2.10) mmol/L] were higher on day 1,3,7 and the injury of kidney was serious in IR injury group.Immunohistochemical expression of both IL-18 and IL-10 were increased.Markedly increased IKKα,p52 and RelB protein expression were noted in experiments from day 1 to day 7 during kidney recovery period,with a peak on day 3 and then decreasing toward baseline after day 7.Compared with IR injury group,low-expression of IKKα by injection of shRNA up-regulated the expression of IL-18 and down-regulated the expression of IKKα,p52,RelB and IL-10.Conclusions The NF-κB pathway is activated and IKKα expression is up-regulated during the kidney ischemiareperfusion injury,low-expression of IKKα may block inflammation resolution via down-regulation of alternative NF-κB pathway family members of both p52 and RelB.