Objective:This study aims to select the more suitable testing method for early screening of uterine cervical cancer to protect susceptible populations. Application value was compared between the two methods of high-risk HPV detection in early screening of uterine cervical cancer. Methods:The two methods, namely, fluorescence quantitation polymerase chain reaction(PCR) and HC2-HPV-DNA, were used to detect the infection status of 13 high-risk HPV types during women's health examination. The examined women were divided into four groups according to age (23 to 29 years old, 30 to 39 years old, 40 to 49 years old, and 50 to 58 years old). Statistical methods were applied to analyze the results. Results:The detected positive rates by fluorescence quantitation PCR and HC2-HPV-DNA were 15.93%(140/879) and 11.83%(104/879), respectively, among the 879 examined women. The common positive and negative rates were 9.56%(84/879) and 81.80%(719/879), respectively. The results of the two methods showed that the infection positive rate was obviously higher in the 40 to 49 year old and 50 to 58 year old groups. Statistical difference was observed between fluorescence quantitation PCR and HC2-HPV-DNA in detecting high-risk HPV types (P<0.05). Conclusion:HC2-HPV-DNA is superior to fluorescence quantitation PCR for detecting 13 high-risk HPV types and is more suitable for large-scale health screening. HC2-HPV-DNA can be applied in large-scale early screening of uterine cervical cancer, especially in women>40 years old who are at high risk of HPV, to prevent uterine cervical cancer efficiently.

Objective To explore the optimal process conditions for cold-soaking extraction of fat-soluble components in Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae.Methods Tanshione Ⅱwas determined by HPLC.The effect of different concentrations of ethanol and comminution on the extraction rate of tanshione Ⅱwas observed,and the process conditions were optimized by orthogonal test.Results The optimal process conditions for obtaining higher extraction rate of tanshione Ⅱwere as follows: the medicinal material was extracted by cold-soak extraction with 95% ethanol for two times(3 hours for each time),and the volume of ethanol was as much as 8 times of the medicinal material.Conclusion The extraction process is simple,stable and efficient for Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae.

Objective To investigate the expression levels of regulator of G-protein signaling 4 (RGS4) in pediatric nephroblastoma and pericancerous tissues, and explore the relationship between RGS4 and the occurrence and development of pediatric nephroblastoma. Methods Thirty-seven samples of pediatric nephroblastoma tissues and 8 samples of pericancerous tissues were collected after surgery to detect the expression of RGS4 protein by immunohistochemistry. Another 8 samples of fresh cancer tissues and corresponding pericancerous tissues were collected to detect the mRNA and protein levels of RGS4 by qRT-PCR and Western blot assay, respectively. Results Immunohistochemistry results showed that RGS4 protein was positively expressed both in pediatric nephroblastoma and pericancerous tissues, and its high expression rate was lower in pediatric nephroblastoma than that in pericancerous tissues [(37.83%(14/37) vs. 87.5%(7/8),χ2=4.675, P<0.05]. The expression level of RGS4 mRNA was significantly lower in pediatric nephroblastoma than that in pericancerous tissues (1.064 ± 0.549 vs. 5.374 ± 0.735, t=13.290, n=8, P < 0.01). Western blot results showed that the expression level of RGS4 protein was lower in pediatric nephroblastoma than that of pericancerous tissues (0.301±0.092 vs. 0.779 ± 0.041, t=13.424, n=8, P < 0.01). Conclusion The expression level of RGS4 is down-regulated in pediatric nephroblastoma, which may be related to the occurrence and development of pediatric nephroblastoma.

Described in this paper are the new development trends of LibQual+in foreign libraries, such as its modified analysis techniques, its perfected analysis methods, integrated LibQual+and other evaluation tools, further application of LibQual+evaluation analysis results.The successful application of LibQual+data analysis in University of California and University of York is a good inspiration to the domestic libraries.

Objective To investigate the distribution of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infections among general population in Tianjin. Methods Individuals (n=11 096) who visited our hospital for medical examination and H. Pylori infection screen were included in the research objects. Rapid urease method was utilized to rapidly detect H. pylori infection among the popultion. Individuals were grouped based on their gender, age and occupations, and then were analyzed. Results H. pylori-positive rate was 30.52%(3 386/11 096) in 11 096 individuals, in which there were 34.77%(1 784/5 131) male and 26.86%(1 602/5 965) female respectively. Individuals were divided into 5 groups according to their ages:19 to 29 years old group, 30 to 39 years old group, 40 to 49 years old group, 50 to 59 years old group, 60 to 69 years old group and 70 to 92 years old group. The positive rates of H. pylori increased with age:19.50%( 379/1 944 ) in 19-29 years old group, 25.82%(650/2 517 ) in 30-39 years old group, 31.59%( 908/2 874 ) in 40-49 years old group, 37.48%(915/2 441 ) in 50-59 years old group, 41.09%( 353/859 ) in 60-69 years old group and 39.18%(181/462) in 70-92 years old group. The differences in positive rates between different age groups were all of statistically significant (P<0.05). Individuals were also divided into seven groups according to their occupations: medical worker group, worker group, teacher group, engineer group, clerk group, civil worker group and other career group. The positive rates of H. pylori infection were 25.42%(586/2 305), 29.35%(1 062/3 618), 30.61%(360/1 176), 32.49%(116/357), 33.44%(205/613), 34.52%(455/1 318)and 35.23%(602/1 709) respectively. The positive rate was 25.42% (586/2 305) medical workers, which was lower than that of other occupation groups with significant difference (P<0.002). Conclusion Good management of H. pylori diagnosis and treatment in mid-dle age and elderly together with popularizing knowledge of H.pylori prevention can effectively reduce H.pylori incidence.

OBJECTIVE:To study the extraction rate and speciation of antivitiligo-related elements in Opercalina turperthum by water extraction and semi-bionic extraction. METHODS:Water extraction and semi-bionic extraction were respectively used. Wa-ter-soluble state and suspension state in extract of O. turperthum were separated by microporous filtering film;organic and inorgan-ic trace elements in water-soluble state were separated by macroporous resin. The contents of Cu,Zn,Fe,Ca,Mg,Mn and Sr were detected by flame atomic adsorption spectrophotometry,and speciation analysis was conducted. RESULTS:After water extrac-tion,extraction rates of 7 trace elements were 40.47%-72.49%;ratio of suspended particles was 3.69%-8.78%;ratio of organic state/inorganic state was 104.36% in water-soluble state of Sr and 3.94%-48.39% in water-soluble state of Cu,Zn,Fe,Ca,Mg, Mn. After semi-bionic extraction,except for Mn,extraction rates of trace elements were higher than water extraction,extraction rates of Cu,Zn,Fe,Ca,Mg,Sr were 77.69%-90.19%;ratio of suspended particles was 0.39%-8.57%;the ratio of organic state/inorganic state was 72.74%-180.79% in water-soluble state of elements. CONCLUSIONS:Cu,Zn,Fe,Ca,Mg,Mn and Sr in O. turperthum are dissolved easily,mainly existing in the form of inorganic state. After semi-bionic extraction,except for Mn,the dis-solution rate of other elements and the proportion of organic trace elements after dissolution increase significantly. Both dissolution and effective utilization rate of trace elements by semi-bionic extraction are higher than water extraction.

Objective:Vernonia anthelmintica,with complicated components,is a common medicine for the treatment of vitiligo.The purpose of this study was to establish and optimize the separation conditions of high performance liquid chromatography fingerprints(HPLC-FPs) for Vernonia anthelmintica(L.) Willd.Methods: We investigated the HPLC-FPs of different extraction samples by the retention times and relative areas of common peaks in the fingerprints.Results: We established the optimum separation conditions of HPLC-FPs for Vernonia anthelmintica(L.) Willd,and obtained 19 common peaks in the fingerprints.The HPLC-FPs of the 85% ethanol extract were quite similar to those of the semi-bionic extract(SBE) but very different from those of the water extract of Vernonia anthelmintica(L.) Willd.The No.1,4,6,11,12,14 and 16-19 peaks were the endemic ones of the HPLC-FPs of the 85% ethanol extract and SBE of Vernonia anthelmintica(L.) Willd,while No.20-30 were the endemic peaks of the HPLC-FPs of the water extract.Conclusion: The results of our study has provided experimental evidence for further investigation into the constituents absorbed into blood,pharmaceutical technology and pharmacodynamics of Vernonia anthelmintica(L.) Willd.

Objective To optimize the best condition of semi-bionic extraction for Vernonia anthelmintica.Methods The best condition of the semi-bionic extraction for V.anthelmintica by uniform design was optimized with total HPLC integrate area of common peaks in fingerprints,total flavonoids and dried extract weight as the indexes.Results According to industry production condition,the best technical condition:pH values of 80% ethanol for the 1st,2nd,and 3rd decoctions were in order of 6.0,6.5,and 8.0,and the extraction time were 1,0.5,and 0.5 h,respectively.Conclusion It is better for V.anthelmintica extracted by semi-bionic extraction,and the parametrs are optimized by uniform design.

Objective To investigate the treatment effects of Kansui root on severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) with abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS).Methods 16 cases of SAP were randomly divided into kansui root treatment group and control group according to random number table.Patients in control group received routine treatment including fasting, anti-shock, antibiotics and nutritional support.And the patients in kansui root group received routine treatment plus kansui root therapy.The clinical and laboratory parameters were determined and compared between the two groups.Results The relieving time of abdominal pain, bowel sound, the recovery time of hyperamylasemia, body temperature and leukocyte count in treatment group was (7.6±2.3)d, (6.1 ±3.1)d, (5.9±3.3)d, (5.2 ±3.2) d, (6.3 ±2.1)d, which were significantly shorter than those in control group [ ( 11.7 ± 2.1 ) d, ( 11.2 ± 2.3d, ( 10.2 ± 2.7) d, (9.2 ± 3.5 ) d, ( 11.1 ±3.3)d, P＜0.01 ) ].At the 3rd, 4th and 5th day, the intra-abdominal pressure in treatment group were also significantly lower than those in control group[ ( 19.8 ±3.1 )cmH2O vs(23.7 ±2.9) cmH2O, ( 12.3 ±2.7) cmH2O vs (21.3±1.5)cmH2O,(8.2±3.1)cmH2O vs (17.3 ±2.3)cmH2O,P＜0.05].Conclusions Severe acute pancreatitis has close relationship with Jiexiong syndrome in traditional chinese medicine.Kansui root is an effective therapy for alleviating high intra-abdominal pressure.

Objective To investigate the effect of acacetin(ACE)on the apoptosis of dental pulp cells induced by lipopolysaccharide(LPS)by regulating the high mobility histone 1(HMGB1)/Toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)signaling pathway.Methods Third generation dental pulp cells were isolated,cloned and purified from pulp of five patients with healthy teeth extracted from orthodontics and impaction.Cell morphology was observed and identification of stromal cell surface antigen1(STRO1)by immunofluorescence,and epidermal antigens CD90,CD105,CD34 and CD45 were identified by flow cytometry.MTT was applied to identify the effect of ACE on the activity of primary dental pulp cells(DPSCs).DPSCs were divided into the control group(0 μmol/L ACE culture),the LPS group(1 ng/L LPS treatment),the L-ACE group(added 20 μmol/L ACE on the basis of LPS group),the H-ACE group(added 40 μmol/L ACE on the basis of LPS group),the pcDNA-NC group(transfected pcDNA-NC plasmid on the basis of H-ACE group)and the HMGB group(transfected pcDNA-HMGB on the basis of H-ACE group).Cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8.Clone formation number was detected by clone formation assay.Western blot experiments were applied to detect the expression of HMGB1/TLR4 pathway,apoptosis and inflammation related proteins.ELISA assay was applied to detect levels of interleukin(IL-)-1β,IL-4 and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in cell supernatant.Results DPSCs were successfully isolated and identified based on cell morphology,positive expression of STRO1,positive expression of CD90 and CD105,and negative identification of CD34 and CD45.Compared with the control group,cell proliferation activity,clonal cell count,B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2)and IL-4 levels were decreased in the LPS group,while apoptosis rate,the pathway related proteins HMGB1,TLR4,apoptosis related proteins aspartate-specific cysteine protease(Caspase)-3,Caspase-7,Bcl-2 associated X protein(Bax),and inflammatory factors IL-1β,TNF-α were increased in the LPS group(P＜0.05).Compared with the LPS group,cell proliferation activity,Bcl-2 and IL-4 were increased successively in the L-ACE group and the H-ACE group,and apoptosis rate,pathway-related proteins HMGB1,TLR4,Caspase-3,Caspase-7 and Bax,and inflammatory factors IL-1β,TNF-α were reduced successively(P＜0.05).Overexpression of HMGB reversed the effects of H-ACE on cell proliferation,apoptosis,expression of related proteins and inflammatory factors(P＜0.05).Conclusion ACE inhibits LPS induced apoptosis of dental pulp cells,and it may be achieved by inhibiting the HMGB1/TLR4 signaling pathway.