Objective To explore the effect and its clinical significance of different dose of glucocorticoids on inflammation mediators in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.Methods 45 patients admitted to our hospitals from March 2007 to March 2011 were randomly divided into 3 groups:methylprednisolone 40 mg group (methylprednisolone 40mg,iv,qd),methylprednisolone 80 mg group (methylprednisolone 80mg,iv,bid),and control group (without any glucocorticoids).The changes of dyspnea scores,arterial blood gas analysis,clinical symptom scores and serum IL-6,IL-8 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) levels were detected in patients of each group before and at the 7th day after treatment.The related adverse drug reactions were recorded.Results The improvements in clinical symptom scores,Borg scores,PaCO2,PaO2 after treatment were higher in methylprednisolone 40 mg group and methylprednisolone 80 mg group than in control group (F=3.6747.162 and 42.88,respectively,P＜0.01 or 0.001),and the above improvements was better in methylprednisolone 80 mg group than in methylprednisolone 40 mg group (all P＜0.05).The decreases in levels of serum IL-8,TNF-α,IL-6,C-RP after the treatment were more significant in methylprednisolone 40 mg group and methylprednisolone 80 mg group than in control group (F=12.65,16.17,30.99,respectively,all P＜0.001),and the decrements were more significant in methylprednisolone 80 mg group than in methylprednisolone 40 mg group(all P＜0.05).NO serious adverse drug reactions happened during the course of treatment in the three groups.Conelusions Short-term and moderate dose of glucocorticoid treatment is effective and safe in treating the patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.Methylprednisolone 80 mg injection daily can more obviously improve AECOPD symptoms,and reduce the levels of inflammatory factors better.

Objective To investigate the expression and relationship of Jab1 and P27kip1 in ovarian cancer cell HO-8910. Methods Cells were treated with serum starvation and release.The expression and distribution of Jab1 and P27kip1 were detected by western blot and subcellular fractionation.HO-8910 cells were transfected in vitro with pcDNA3.1-MYC-Jab1.Western blot as well as subcellular fractionation was used to detect the expression and localization of P27kip1.Results The growth of HO-8910 cells was blocked by serum starvation.P27kip1 increased while Jab1 decreased.The reverse changes were found after serum release.P27kip1 and Jab1 could form compound in HO-8910 cells detected by immunoprecipitation.48h after transfected by pcDNA3.1-MYC-Jab1,the expression of P27kip1 decreased and the distribution of P27kip1 translocated from nucleus into cytoplasma in HO-8910.Conclusion Jab1 may control the location and expression of P27kip1 through integrating with P27kip1,and participate in regulating the growth of ovarian cancer cells through interfering with the function of P27kip1.

OBJECTIVEA HPLC method was established for the determination of 2, 3, 5, 4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside and anthraquinon simultaneously in Polygonum multiflori. The contents variation from different growing stages in P. multiflori were observed.

METHODThe HPLC method was used to measure the contents of 2, 3, 5, 4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside and anthraquinon simultaneously in 14 years old P. multiflori which were harvested in July to December. Chromatographic conditions: The chromatography column was C18 with a mobile phase composed of methanol-0.1% water phosphoric acid. The detection wavelength was 320 nm and 254 nm respectively, and the flow rate was 1.0 mL x min(-1).

RESULTIn a certain range, 2, 3, 5, 4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, emodin and physcion showed good linearity, precision, reproducibility, stability and average recovery.

CONCLUSIONThe developed method is sensitive, accurate. The contents of 2, 3, 5, 4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside and anthraquinon in P. multiflorum rapidly accumulated in one to two years, and in three year that was the highest. The samples collected in November accumulate much higher amounts of 2, 3, 5, 4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside and anthraquinon than those which were collected in other months.

Anthraquinones ; analysis ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; methods ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; analysis ; Glucosides ; analysis ; Polygonum ; chemistry ; growth & development ; Stilbenes ; analysis

OBJECTIVETo develop a HPLC method to determine the content of jatrorrhizine, palmatine, berberine, and obacunone in Phellodendri Amurensis Cortex simultaneously. MEHTOD: The separations were carried out at 25 degrees C on a Phenomenex Gemini C18 column (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm) eluted with acetonitril and water containing 0.1% phosphoric acid in gradient mode. The flow rate was 1.0 mL x min(-1), detection wavelengthes were 345 nm for jatrorrhizine , palmatine, berberine and 210 nm for obacunone.

RESULTThe average recoveries of jatrorrhizine, palmatine, berberine, and obacunone were 98.94%, 101.17%, 96.22% and 98.90%, respectively.

CONCLUSIONThe method is simple, accurate and repeatable, and can be used in content determination of jatrorrhizine, palmatine, berberine, and obacunone in Phellodendri Amurensis Cortex.

Benzoxepins ; analysis ; Berberine ; analogs & derivatives ; analysis ; Berberine Alkaloids ; analysis ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; analysis ; Limonins ; analysis ; Phellodendron ; chemistry

Objective To analyze the types and epidemiological characteristics of influenza virus in Xi'an during 2009 to 2017.Methods A total of 21 856 samples of throat swabs from patients with influenza like illness ( ILI) were collected from 5 national influenza sentinel surveillance hospitals from August 2009 to December 2017.Influenza virus nucleic acid was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and virus types were confirmed , chick-embryo cells or Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells were used to isolate influenza virus.SPSS 18.0 software was used for data analysis.Results The positive detection rate of influenza virus was 16.19%(3 539/21 856), the seasonal influenza A virus subtypes including H1, H3, the new type H1and H7 accounted for 62.39%(2 208/3 539), influenza B virus subtypes including Victoria , Yamagata and unclassified type B accounted for 37.50%( 1 327/3 539), and the mixed influenza virus infection accounted for 0.11%(4/3 539).The positive rate of influenza virus detected in different years was significantly different ( χ2＝357.651, P ＜0.01).During January to March the major influenza A viruses accounted for 49.07%(947/1 930), influenza B viruses accounted for 50.93%(983/1 930); during October to December , the influenza A viruses accounted for 78.07%( 1 061/1 359 ), and influenza B viruses accounted for 21.93%( 298/1 359 ); there was significant difference in composition of type A virus and type B virus between different seasons ( χ2＝ 550.06, P＜0.05).The positive detection rate of influenza virus in patients with ILI of age groups 0-3 years,＞3-7 years,＞7-13 years,＞13-18 years,＞18-24 years,＞24-60 years and ＞60 years were 12.61%, 19.41%, 19.66%, 22.98%, 14.91%, 13.50% and 12.84%, respectively ( χ2＝202.52, P＜0.05).Conclusion Influenza A virus is common in Xi'an,winter and spring are the peak seasons for influenza epidemics.It is recommended for susceptible people to take influenza vaccination .

[Abstract]? Objective? To construct a theoretical knowledge system for stroke emergency nurses and to provide reference for the establishment of the theoretical knowledge training course for stroke emergency nurses. Methods? Through literature review and referring to relevant guidelines, the preliminary items of theoretical knowledge of stroke emergency nurses were formed. Through Delphi method, 20 experts were inquired for two rounds, and the main points of theoretical knowledge were established. Results? The positive coefficients of the two rounds of expert inquiries were 100%, and the positive coefficients of experts were high. The judgment basis, familiarity and authority coefficients of expert consultation were 0.925, 0.844 and 0.885, respectively, all＞ 0.700, and the reliability of consultation results was high. The Kendall Harmony Coefficient of the secondary indicators was 0.462 and 0.293 respectively (P＜0.01). The theoretical knowledge system of stroke emergency nurses included 8 primary indicators, 24 secondary indicators and 45 key points of knowledge. Conclusions? The consultation experts' opinions are concentrated and the results are credible. The establishment of the theoretical knowledge system of the stroke emergency nurses can provide a reference for setting up the theoretical training courses for stroke emergency nurses.

Objective:To analyze the in vitro inhibitory effects of resveratrol on rabies virus. Methods:The challenge virus standard (CVS)-11 strain of rabies virus and BHK-21 cells were used to establish the infection model. In vitro inhibitory effects of resveratrol on rabies virus were analyzed at different stages of infection by direct immunofluorescence and cell fluorescence focus unit assay. Results:Without affecting cell growth, resveratrol could block the adsorption of virus, interfere with the entry of virus into cells and inhibit virus proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner. The inhibition rate could reach up to about 95%. The results of co-incubation experiment showed that 40 μmol/L resveratrol could directly kill the virus.Conclusions:This study indicated that resveratrol inhibited the activity of rabies virus in a concentration-dependent manner.