ObjectiveTo compare the content difference of total flavonoid, total polyphenol and scavenging activity to DPPH free radical ofDracocephalum tanguticum Maxim (DtM) before and after roasted;To explore the relationship between the contents of active components and antioxidant activity in the DtM before and after roasted.MethodsThe crude and roasted DtM were extracted with 75% ethanol as the solvent. The contents of total flavonoid and total polyphenol were detected by NaNO2-Al (NO3)3-NaOH and Folin-ciocalteu methods, respectively. The antioxidant abilities were evaluated by 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activity. ResultsThe content of total flavonoids in the crude DtM (6.442%)the roasted DtM (0.628), and free radical scavenging efficiency of the crude DtM (1181.335)

Objective To determine the relationship between serum adiponectin level and cardiac structure and function in hemodialysis(HD)patients.Methods 46 MHD uremia patients and 20 healthy volunteers were included in this study.The serum adiponectin,total protein,albumin,triglyceride,cholesterol,were determined,and echocardiographic were perfomed.The association between ADPN and cardiac structure and function were analyzed respectively.Results Serum ADPN level was higher in HD patients than that in controls[(16.89?4.87)mg/L vs(7.24?2.56)mg/L,P

Gut microbial metabolite trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) is associated with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Decreased insulin sensitivity is a significant etiological factor of T2DM. Adipocytes, myocytes, and hepatocytes are the three major target cells for insulin. This study aims to investigate the effects and mechanisms of TMAO on the insulin sensitivity of these target cells. Research results indicate that in different ages of db/db diabetic mice, plasma TMAO levels were increased. TMAO significantly inhibits the insulin signaling pathways in these three major insulin target cells, reduces glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and L6 myocytes and downregulates genes related to gluconeogenesis in primary mouse hepatocytes. Furthermore, in mice with normal insulin sensitivity, elevating plasma TMAO levels to those seen in db/db mice using a minipump results in impaired glucose tolerance and hyperinsulinemia. All animal experiments were carried out with approval of the Experimental Animal Welfare Ethics Committee of the Institute of Materia Medica (Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College). Mechanistic studies suggest that TMAO exposure increases the levels of endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins in these three major insulin target cells. In summary, TMAO directly attenuates insulin sensitivity in insulin target cells, and its mechanism of action may involve enhancing endoplasmic reticulum stress.

This study is to investigate the effect of artesunate on transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and its possible mechanism. After the in vitro cultured RLE-6TN cells were treated with TGF-beta1 then artesunate intervened on it, after 24 h, expression of the markers of mesenchymal cell was assayed using Western blotting and real-time PCR analysis. Western blotting was also used to detect the effect of TGF-beta1 on the Smad3 and Smad7 expressions of RLE-6TN cells. Morphological alterations were examined by phase-contrast microscope, and ultrastructure changes by electron microscope. Incubation of RLE-6TN cells with TGF-beta1 resulted in the up-regulation of the expression of the mesenchymal cell markers, after artesunate intervened on it, resulted in the down-regulation of the expression. Meanwhile, incubation with artesunate intervened on RLE-6TN cells could lead to the apparent down-regulation of the expression of Smad3 and up-regulation of Samd7 and the transition of RLE-6TN cells to mesenchymal-like by TGF-beta1 induction, after artesunate intervened on it, RLE-6TN cells to epithelial-like. TGF-beta1 induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition process; artesunate can inhibit TGF-beta1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition process, the possible mechanism is up-regulation of the expression of Smad7 and down-regulation of the expression of Smad3, meanwhile inhibits phosphorylation of Smad3.

ObjectiveTo explore the effect of nursing management emergency project in the treatment of batches of wounded persons in sudden disasters.Method The overall emergency system was set up,the emergency project on nursing management was made including non-stop nosocomial transmission mode,standardization of nursing management in the wards,specialized nursing and individualized nursing for critically ill patients.Result All 139 injured were successfully rescued and discharged after a quick pre-hospital care and effective in-hospital care,with effective rescue time (33.5±19.6)min and the rescue success rate 100.0%. Conclusion The nursing management emergency project for sudden disasters is effective for rescuing batches of wounded persons and improving the success rate of rescue.

OBJECTIVE: To study the lactagogue effect of Rutong granule on rat with postpartum hypogalactia. METHODS: Female rats which had kittening behavior within 24 h were selected to induce rat model by perfusing bromocriptinum. Meanwhile, model rats were given Rutong granule via i.g. gtt. Milk yield of female rats and body weight of young rats were determined everyday from the second day. Rats were sacrificed on the 8th day. The level of PRL and histological change of breast were observed. RESULTS: Rutong granule can increase the serum PRL level gradually to promote the increase of acinar number and dilatation of gland ducts. Rutong granules can also increase the milk yield of female rats and weight of young rats. CONCLUSION: Rutong granule can promote secretion of milk by means of increase of PRL level and expediting of secretion channels.

Objective To evaluate the main performance of ABBOTT ARCHITECT C160000 biochemistry analyzer,and to judge whether the performance meets the laboratory requirement.Methods According to the clinical laboratory management meth-od and the requirement of accreditation of national laboratory,the precision,accuracy and linearity of the 17 test items(Urea,Cre, UA,Glu,etc.)were analyzed by the CLSI EP5-A2 document,CLSI EP9-A2 document and CLSI EP6-P document;the quotative ref-erence ranges of the 17 test items were verified.Results The coefficient of variation(CV)in within-batch precision of Urea,Cre, UA,Glu,etc.was ≤1/4 CLIA′88 standard and CV in the between-batch precision ≤1/3CLIA′88 standard;in the accuracy test,the relative bias of the 17 test items≤1/2CLIA′88 standard;the linearity of the 17 items was good(r2 >0.95);the cited reference range of various detection items was suitable.Conclusion The performance of the ABBOTT ARCHITECT C160000 automatic biochem-istry analyzer meets the laboratory demand.

Objective By virtual screening in MDL,to search for a novel γ-secretase inhibitor.Methods A series of compounds were designed,synthesized,and evaluated based on pharmacophore model of γ-secretase inhibitors by virtual screening in MDL.Results The drug-likeness analytic data synthesized indicated that target compounds had drug-likeness.Each svnthesized compound was checked by IR spectroscopy,~1H and ~(13)C-NMR spectroscopy.Conclusion The designed compounds had better activity by model prediction.And the optimal compound showed a significant estimated activity value of 0.025 nmol/L and can be used as a lead for further drug development.

Objective To investigate the comparability of the activity detection of 6 common serum enzymes by different bio-chemical detecting systems at the same laboratory to provide the basis for realizing the traceability and comparability of serum en-zyme detection.Methods The detection system consisted of the Hitachi 008 biochemical analyzer,and original reagents,C-fas cali-brator and controller of Roche was taken as the reference system X(comparison method)and the detection system consisted of the ABBOTT ARCHITECT C16000 biochemical analyzer,reagents and calibrator of Zhongsheng,and controller of BIO-RAD was taken as the detecting systemY (laboratory method),which were used to detect the accuracy and precision of fresh serum enzymes inclu-ding ALT,AST,ALP,GGT,LDH and CK according to the NCCLS document EP9-A2.Then the enzyme activity results detected by the Y and X methods were compared and the relative error(SE%)was calculated.The comparability of the results detected by these two kinds of different detection systems was judged with 1/2 of allowable error in the external quality assessment stipulated by CLIA′88 as the standard.Results The accuracy and precision of the activity detection results of 6 enzymes by the Hitachi 008 and ARCHITECT C16000 biochemical analyzers all conformed to the requirements and the systematic error was clinically acceptable. Conclusion In measuring same test item by two or more detection systems,the method comparability and the bias assessment should be performed for ensuring the accuracy and comparability of the detection results.

Objective To investigate the incidence and the relation between pulmonary hypertension (PH) and cardiac output in hemodialysis (HD) patients with PH. Methods The incidence of PH was estimated with Doppler echocardiography in 78 patients receiving HD. Left ventricular ejection fraction, cardiac volume, cardiac output and cardiac index were compared between patients with or without PH. Results PH was found in 20 patients (25.64%), among them15 had mild PH, 4 had moderate PH and 1 had severe PH. There was no statistical difference of ejection fraction, cardiac volume, cardiac output and cardiac index between the two groups. PH was not related to cardiac output. Conclusion HD can lead to PH, but cardiac output can not result in PH. Further investigations about the effect of elevated cardiac output induced by internal arteriovenous fistula and other factors on PH are needed.