OBJECTIVE:To investigate the variation degrees of the active components in the same batch No.GuanxinⅡdecoctions under the same decoction technics.METHODS:Crude drug of the same batch No.of the same formula was decocted,every decoction detail was tried to be kept under control,the contents of the active components in 5 batches of GuanxinⅡdecoctions were determined and the mean value of which was calculated as well.RESULTS:In terms of the contents of crude drugs,those of tanshinol,protocatechualdehyde,peoniflorin and ferulic acid were respectively(0.773?0.0 656)mg/g,(36.591?3.0 590)?g/g,(2.655?0.2 454)mg/g,(85.052?7.5 469)?g/g.CONCLUSION:Referenced by the criterion that the content variation coefficient among different batches of decoctions should be less than 10%,the contents of active components in each decoction were all up to the standards.Referenced by the criterion that there should be no statistical difference among different batches of decoctions,more influential factors on the active components of decoctions should be brought into consideration in the quality control.

OBJECTIVE:To study the presence of the chemical compositions of Guan XinⅡ(GXEH)oral decoction in human serum.METHODS:The analysis of finger prints of the medicated serum sample obtained from the volunteers treated with GXEH decoction was conducted with3different pretreatment procedures and2different HPLC methods,and which were compared with decoction.RESULTS:The numbers of the discrepant chromatographic peaks detected from the decoction and the medicated serum were respectively less than30and10,danshensu,protocatechuic aldehyde,ligustrazine,paeoniflorin were failed to be traced in the latter.CONCLUSION:The numbers of chemical compositions of the compound preparation that can be traced in serum were limited and the active components that entered into body may be relatively limited in numbers.After oral administration of compound preparation,a part of chemical compositions of which may not presented as its original form in serum.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the concentration- time curve of ferulic acid(FA) in serum of healthy male volunteers after oral administration of Guanxin II (GXEH) and to study its pharmacokinetic parameters.METHODS: Serum FA level was determined by HPLC in healthy male volunteers after single oral administration of GXEH(4.5g?kg-1) decoction. RESULTS: No double - peak occurred in the concentration - time curve of FA.6 -fold interindividual variation was noted in maximum blood drug level.The pharmacokinetic parameters were stated as follows: Ka: (0.26?0.350) min-1; Ke: (0.013?0.004 17)min-1;t1/2Ke: (63.45?32.288)min;tmax:(24.117?14.631) min, AUC:(13 263.51?6 478.275)ng?min-1?mL-1; CL/F(s):(0.000 44?0.000 268)L?g-1?min-1.CONCLUSION:There is a significant individual FA level difference in healthy male volunteers after oral oral administration of GXEH decoction,and both the absorption and the elemination of FA are fast.

Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect on enhancement of contraction and relaxation functions of cardiomyocytes induced by of MN9202 TEA, Forskolin, and MB. Methods The twitch amplitude was measured with a video edge tracker method. The following indexes, including ph (peak height), peak height/baseline percent (ph/bl, %), maximal velocity of contraction (+dL/dt) and maximal velocity of diastolization (-dL/dt), were recorded by a computer. Results TEA, Forskolin and MB increased electrically-induced contraction as shown by the following indexes: ph, ph/bl%, +dL/dt and -dL/dt. Forskolin and MB markedly augmented function of cardiac myocyte contraction and diastolization. Comparing with the control group, Forskolin (10-8mol/L) increased ph from 0.12?0.03(um)to 0.24?0.06 (um), ph/bl % from 12?3% to 27?6%, +dL/dt from 1.8?0.5 (um/s) to 3.8?0.9 (um/s), -dL/dt from 1.8?0.22 (um/s) to 3.5?0.7 (um/s). These indexes increased by 91%, 123%, 110% and 89%, respectively. MB also increased significantly; ph, ph/bl %, +dL/dt and -dL/dt were 0.14?0.04um, 11?4%, 2.2?0.3um/s and 2.2?0.6um/s, respectively. MN9202 (3?10~ -6mol/L) decreased the indexes (+dL/dt and -dL/dt ) which were increased by Forskolin significantly. Conclusion TEA, Forskolin and MB increased function of cardiac myocyte contraction and diastolization. These drugs might elevate intracellular calcium content indirectly and directly. The effects of TEA, Forskolin and MB were attenuated by MN9202. MN9202 might not only block Dihydropyridine Receptor, but might also inhibit calcium influx. Further study is needed to elucidate exact mechanism of MN9202.

AIM: To investigate the immunoloregulation effect of Angelica polysaccharide extracted from Angelica Sinensis (Oliv.) Diels. METHODS: Index of immune organs were weighed and calculated. Phagocytosis of mononuclear macrophage (M) were determined with carbon particle clearance test. Spectrophotography was used to estimate levels of serum hemolysis IgG, IgM. The cell proliferation was measured by MTT assay. RESULTS: In certain doses (10-100 mg/kg), Angelica polysaccharide significantly increased phagocytic function and spleen index in immunosuppression mice caused by hydrocortisone, while showed no obviouse influnence on thymus index. It also remarkble decreased levels of serum hemolysis IgG, IgM. In vitro experiments, Angelica polysaccharide could increase the proliferation of mouse spleen cell and macrophage. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that Angelica polysaccharide has potent enhancement on non specific immunity, however, it could suppress humoral immunity.

OBJECTIVE:To study the analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions of essential oil extracted from Radix Angelica Sinensis METHODS:The pharmacodynamic effects were obsersed in five experimental models of inflammation and pain,including:(1)mouse auricular edema induced by xylen;(2)increased vascular permeability induced by acetic acid in mice;(3)paw edema caused by albumen in rats;(4)granuloma caused by implanted cotton ball in rats;(5) writhe reaction induced by acetic acid in mice RESULTS:Essential oil from Angelica Sinensis could distinctively inhibit the inflammatory edema caused by various inflammatory agents and reduce the times of writhe induced by acetic acid in mice CONCLUSION:Essential oil from Angelica Sinensis has analgesic effect and could not only inhibit acute inflammation but also chronic ones in animals

Aim To establish a mouse model of AIDS and observe the effects of Combivir,an anti-AIDS drug.Methods The model was set up by infecting infant mice with L6565 murine leukemia virus.Quantitative RT-PCR method was used to measure viral load in plasma.The percentage of CD4~+ and CD8~+ lymphacytes was estimated by flowcytometric method.The number of WBC,RBC and marrow karyote was counted.indexes of immune organs were weighed and calculated.Results Compared with control,the viral load in plasma in the model was at high level.The percentage of CD4~+ lymphocyte,the ratio of CD4~+/CD8~+,the number of RBC and marrow karyote,and thymus index were significantly decreased in the model,while the number of WBC and spleen index was remarkably increased.Conclusion AIDS patient symptom is shown in mouse infected with L6565 murine leukemia virus.This suggests that this model is likely to be used as a mice model to evaluate the effect of anti-AIDS drugs.

AIM: To evaluate the protection of Mn~(2+) on injury of human kidney tubular epithelial cell line induced by gentamicin, and investigate its principals. METHODS: Gentamicin was used to injury human kidney tubular epithelial cell line (HK-2) to produce model of kidney injury. MTT method was used to measure effect of Mn~(2+) on proliferation of cells after they were injured by gentamicin. The spectrophotometry method was used to observe the change of LDH,NAG and SOD effected by Mn~(2+). Ultrastructure was examined by electron microscopy. RESULTS: Although HK-2 cells were injured, Mn~(2+) promoted cells proliferation, decreased LDH activity and NAG content, increased SOD activity, and alleviated dilation of the mitochondria and crushing of lysosomes. CONCLUSION: Mn~(2+) can protect human kidney tubular epithelial cell line from injury induced by gentamicin. It may be in relation to inhibiting the oxidative injury, lightening dilation of the mitochondria, protecting the integrity of lysosomes and decrease the leakage of enzyme.

AIM: To explore the effects of rheum tanguticum polysaccharides(RTP) on TNBS-induced colitis in mice and its probable mechanisms.METHODS: Mice colitis model was induced by 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid(TNBS).The mice were randomly divided into 5 groups,normal group,model group,RTP-100,200 and 400 group.The macroscopical and histological changes of the colon were evaluated and the cytokines IL-8,IL-10,TNF-?and IL-4 produced by splenocyts were analyzed with ELISA.RESULTS: Compared with the model group,both symptoms and the lesions of colonic mucosa of RTP-200 and 400 group were slighter on ulcerative colitis induced by TNBS in mice. Furthermore,the expressions of TNF-?and IL-8 in colon tissue of mice with TNBS-induced colitis were higher and the IL-10 and IL-4 were lower than that of normal control(P