Objective To investigate the effect of ethyl pyruvate (EP) on the expression of caspase-3 in the hippocampus and the learn-ing and memory ability in neonatal rats with hypoxic ischemic brain damage (HIBD). Methods 90 Wistar rats of 7 days old were randomly divided into sham operation group (n=15), HIBD group (n=15), EP1 group (n=15, 10 ml/kg), EP2 group (n=15, 30 mg/kg), EP3 group (n=15, 50 mg/kg) and EP4 group (n=15, 100 mg/kg). The model was established with Rice's method. 30 minutes before operation, and every 24 hours after operation, EP groups were injected with 10 ml/kg, 30 mg/kg, 50 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg EP in abdomen respectively, for 2 weeks. Af-ter treatment, the caspase-3 positive cells were observed by immunohistochemical staining, and the latency and the times crossing the target quadrant were tested by Morris water maze test. Results The caspase-3 positive cells were less in EP groups than in HIBD group (P<0.05), expect EP1 group (P>0.05), especially in EP3 group (P<0.01). The latency and the times crossing the target quadrant were better in EP groups than in HIBD group (P<0.05), expect EP1 group (P>0.05), especially in EP3 group (P<0.01). Conclusion Ethyl pyruvate can de-crease the expression of caspase-3 in hippocampus, and improve the ability of memory and learning in neonatal rats with HIBD.

Objective To observe the effects of smoking on lung mucociliary movement and pulmonary function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and healthy people. Methods Ninety-two patients with COPD (COPD group) were selected, including 48 smoking patients (COPD smoking group) and 44 non-smoking patients (COPD non-smoking group). Another 76 healthy people (control group) were selected, including 37 smokers (control smoking group) and 39 non-smokers (control non-smoking group). The saccharin test and pulmonary function were carried out respectively, including mucociliary clearance time (MCT), forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expired volume in 1 s (FEV1), and the ratio of FEV1 and FVC (FEV1/FVC) and FEV1 percentage of predicted (FEV1%pre) were calculated. Results The MCT in COPD group was significantly higher than that in control group:(26.17 ± 19.23) min vs. (15.28 ± 11.34) min, the FEV1/FVC and FEV1%pre were significantly lower than those in control group:(54.25 ± 12.76)%vs. (83.04 ± 5.98)%and (53.26±9.84)%vs. (85.38 ± 5.72)%, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). The MCT in COPD smoking group was significantly higher than that in COPD non-smoking group and control smoking group: (30.72 ± 27.37) min vs. (18.25 ± 8.19) and (18.31 ± 8.17) min, the FEV1/FVC and FEV1%pre were significantly lower than those in COPD non-smoking and control smoking group: (49.98 ± 11.38)% vs. (58.00 ± 6.85)% and (80.15 ± 4.67)%, (50.24 ± 8.77)%vs. (61.31 ± 4.62)%and (82.13 ± 4.58)%, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). The MCT in COPD non-smoking group was significantly higher than that in control non-smoking group, the FEV1/FVC and FEV1%pre were significantly lower than those in control non-smoking group, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). The MCT in control smoking group was significantly higher than that in control non-smoking group: (18.31 ± 8.17) min vs. (11.26 ± 7.53) min, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). There were no statistical differences in FEV1/FVC and FEV1%pre between control smoking group and control non-smoking group (P>0.05). The Pearson correlation analysis result showed that there was positive correlation between MCT and smoking intensity, age (r = 0.346 and 0.256, P<0.05), and there was negative correlation between MCT and FEV1/FVC, FEV1%pre (r = -0.327 and -0.414, P<0.05). Conclusions Smoking can destroy the mucociliary function and aggravate the deterioration of lung function in patients with COPD.

Objective To investigate whether 5, 7-dihydrox-8-nitrochrysin (NOC) induces apoptosis in U937 monocytic leukae-mia cells is involved in the regulation of the activity of PKD 2.Methods U937 cell line cells were cultured in vitro .Apoptosis rate was analyzed by flow cytometry (FCM) using propidium iodide (PI) staining.DNA ladder bands were observed by DNA agarose gel electro-phoresis.The phosphorylated protein expression of PKD 2 was analyzed using Western blot .Results NOC (2.5, 5.0, and 10.0μmol/L) increased apoptosis rate in U937 cells in a concentration-dependent manner ( P <0.05).After treatment with NOC (5.0 and 10.0μmol/L) for 24 h, U937 cells presented typical DNA ladder bands .At the same time, not only did NOC effectively down-regulate the ex-pression of PDK2 phosphorylated protein , but also increased apoptosis rate in U 937 cells in the presence of G?6976, a specific inhibitor of PKD2.Conclusions The effect that NOC induces apoptosis in U 937 cells is related to the inhibition of the activity of PKD 2.

Objective To detect the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin 10 (IL-10) in the plasma of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC); To investigate the clinical efficacy ofBaitouweng Decoction for UC and its influence on intestinal mucosal healing and partial mechanism.Methods Totally 66 patients with UC were randomly assigned to the treatment group and the control group. Patients in the treatment group were treated with Baitouweng Decoction (oral and enema treatment) and those in the control group took Mesalazine for 4 weeks. Before and after treatment, the therapeutic effects were assessed by Mayo scoring system and the grading of activities was evaluated by Baron Endoscope. Serum levels of TNF-α and IL-10 were detected by ELISA. Besides, another 20 healthy volunteers were recruited as the healthy control group for comparison.Results The endoscopic remission rate was 51.4% (19/35) in treatment group, higher than that of the control group (25.8%, 8/31,P<0.05). The clinical remission rate and efficacy rate in the treatment group were 74.2% and 88.6% respectively, higher than those of the control group (45.1% and 64.5%,P<0.05). The histological remission rate and efficacy rate in the treatment group were 25.7% and 54.3% respectively, higher than those of the control group (16.1% and 35.5%), without statistical significance (P>0.05). Serum levels of TNF-α were obviously positive correlated with Mayo score, Baron score and histology score (r=0.836, 0.735, 0.527,P<0.01). Serum levels of IL-10 were obviously negative correlated with Mayo score, Baron score and histology score (r=-0.704, -0.695, -0.509,P<0.01). Compared with pre-treatment, the serum levels of TNF-α significantly decreased (P<0.01), while the serum levels of IL-10 significantly increased (P<0.01) after treatment withBaitouweng Decoction.ConclusionBaitouweng Decoction (oral and enema treatment) is effective and safe in patients with UC. Its effects might be involved in regulating the imbalance of pro-inflammatory factors and anti-inflammatory factors, and promoting mucosal healing.

Objective:To expound the effect of Kangxianyixin prescription on cardiocyte apoptosis and expression of Bax and Bcl-2 in rats with dilated cardiomyopathy. Methods:Wistar rats with dilated cardiomyopathy established by furazolidone were treated 8 weeks with Kangxianyixin prescription,to observe cardiocyte apoptosis and to measure Bax and Bcl-2 expression in rats. Results:(1) In comparison of cardiomyocyte apoptosis indexes in rats,when compared with model group,the results showed significant difference in the combined group of high dosage of Kangxianyixin prescription and captopril,the high dosage group,the low dosage group,the captopril group(P

Objective The contents of total sugar,polysaccharide,amino acid,betaine,carotenoid,flavone,hundred-seed weight of Lycium barbarum fruits from eight different habitats in first stubble,prosperous time,and autumn were determined and the ratios of total sugar to betaine were analyzed,in order to classify these indexes,and investigate the relationship with the soil fertility factors.MethodsHPLC and UV-spectrophotometry methods were used to determine the contents and the results were analyzed adopting the clustering,correlation,and variance analysis.Results All the indexes were divided into three parts which were total sugar,betaine,and carotenoid.Various indexes were affected in different degrees by the soil fertility factors.Conclusion The contents of total sugar,betaine,carotenoid,and the ratios of total sugar to betaine could be used to assay the quality of L.barbarum fruits reasonably;The accumulation of each ingredient in L.barbarum fruits is affected by the synergistic effects of all the soil fertility factors,not a single role.It would be beneficial to the fertilization and improvement for the quality of L.barbarum.

AIM:To explore the mechanisms of Kangxian Yixin Extract(Radix Codonopsis,Radix Astragali,Poria,Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae,Radix et Rhizoma Salviae miltiorrhizae,Rhizoma Chuanxiong,Flos Carthami,Radix Paeoniae rubra,Herba Lycopi,Herba Leonuri) on ventricular remodeling after dilated cardiomyopathy. METHODS: Ventricular remodeling model was induced by giving Furazolidone in wistar rats for 8 weeks and survival rats were divided into 5 groups(14 rats each group) after another 8 weeks,all the rats were killed.The effects of Kangxian Yixin Extract on typeⅠand type Ⅲ collagen gene expression were determined with SP and RT-PCR methods. RESULTS: Collagen TypeⅠand Ⅲ of model group was significantly higher than that of normal group(P0.05),while higher than that of the low dosage of group(P

Objective To describe practice experience of the male nurses in obstetrics and gynecology department.Methods Phenomenological methodology was adopted in this study.In-depth interview was conducted on 12 male nurses who practiced in obstetrics and gynecology department from March 2012 to May 2013.Data were analyzed by Colaizzi's analysis method.Results The main experience included:lack of patient understanding and support,a sense of loss,decline in the enthusiasm to learn,inconvenience of live and study,dissatisfied with specialist operations.Conclusions Male nurses in obstetrics and gynecology has many adverse experiences,clinical teachers should take measures to help them successfully complete the practice and prevent occurrence of adverse experience.

Objective:To determine the role of lncRNA TUG1 in pancreatic β cells functioning both in vitro and in vivo.Methods:The lncRNA TUG1 expression in mice pancreas,brain,muscle and other different tissues was examined through qRT-PCR.MTT,flow cytometry,GSIS,ELISA and immunochemistry analyses were performed to detect the effect of lncRNA TUG1 on insulin secretion in vitro and in vivo.Results:lncRNA TUG1 was highly expressed in pancreatic tissue compared with other organ tissues.Knockdown of lncRNA TUG1 expression resulted in decreased insulin secretion in β cells both in vitro and in vivo.Immunochemistry analyses showed decreased relative islet area after treatment with lncRNA TUG1 siRNA.Conclusions:Downregulation of lncRNA TUG1 expression can affect insulin secretion in pancreatic β cells in vitro and in vivo,and lncRNA TUG1 may represent a factor that regulates the function of pancreatic β cells.