OBJECTIVE: To research the content of alkaloids and polysaccharides in different varieties of Aconitum carmichaeli. METHODS: The contents of total alkaloids, diester diterpenoid alkaloids and polysaccharides were measured by acid dye colorimetry, HPLC and sulphuric acid-anthrone colorimetric method respectively. RESULTS: In different varieties, the differences of total alkaloids and diester diterpenoid alkaloids were significant. However, the difference of polysaccharides wasn’t significant. The content of total alkaloids and diester diterpenoid alkaloids in processed A. carmichaeli reduced significantly while the content of polysaccharides increased slightly. CONCLUSION: The results of study could provide a scientific basis for rational breeding of A. carmichaeli.

Objective To investigate the relationship between the p27~(kip1) expression and the change of radiosensitivity of esophageal cancer cells.Methods Radio-resistant cells (EC9706R) were gradually isolated by means of repeated gamma-ray irradiation (6 000 cGy in total) upon human squamous esophageal carcinoma cells (EC9706).The radiosensitivity of these two types of cells was measured by standard colony formation assays,their cell cycle distribution analyzed by flow cytometry respectively,and the p27~(kip1) expression detected by immunocytochemistry.Results As compared with their parent cells,the isolated human squamous esophageal carcinoma cells(EC9706) showed clearly greater radio-resistance(for EC9706R,SF_2=65.71%,D_0=2.20 Gy,D_q=1.61 Gy,N=2.07,and for EC9706,SF_2=46.72％,D_0=1.61 Gy,D_q=0.99 Gy,N=1.85;SF_2,D_0,Dq and N were all higher).As to the cell cycle distribution,the population of G_1 phase cells in EC9706R cells was significantly decreased,but the proportion of S phase cells was significantly increased as compared with the parent cells.Immunocytochemistry revealed that the p27~(kip1) expression of EC9706R cells was clearly lower than that of EC9706 cells.Conclusion Cell phase change due to the decrease of p27~(kip1) expression may be one of the mechanisms of the generation of radio-resistance in esophageal cancer cells.

Objective To study the efficacy and side effects of Ganciclovir combined with L-ornithine-L-aspartate on infant cytomegalovirus(CMV) hepatitis.Methods Sixty infants with CMV hepatitis hospitalized in our hospital from Dec.2009 to Dec.2010 were treated with ganciclovir combined with L-ornithine-L- aspartate.The parameters observed in the study included the pre-and post-treatment data on total Bilirubin (TBIL),alanine aminotransferase (ALT),alkaline Phosphatase (AKP)and the retraction of liver and spleen,as well as the adverse reactions of the treatment.Results The treatment significantly decreased serum TBIL (t =5.74,P ＜ 0.05 ),ALT( t =2.92,P ＜ 0.05 ) and liver( t =8.27 P ＜ 0.05 ) and spleen volume ( t =5.03,P ＜0.05).However,side effects such as liver damage and rash occurred occasionally during the ganciclovir treatment.Intravenous infusion of L-omithine-L-aspartate caused side effects such as vomiting and other mild gastrointestinal reactions.Conclusion The treatment of Ganciclovir combined with L-ornithine-L-aspartate on infant cytomegalovirus hepatitis created good efficacy and can be considered as the first treatment choice.Though it is relatively safe,adverse reactions should be monitored during the treatment.

Aim To provide experimental basis to study Human Cytomegalovirus(HCMV)infected disease and filtrate anti-virus drugs, HCMV acute interstitial pneumonia murine model was established. Methods Balb/c mice were infected with HCMV AD_ 169 strain. The rate of breath and weight of mice were observed, specific anti-HCMV antibody in serum was detected by ELISA, and viral isolation, Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) and pathological examination of lung tissue were performed aswell. Results Compared with the control group, the rate of breath of mice in the group infected with HCMV increased, while their weight decreased (P

Objective: The sustained release curcumin solid lipid nanoparticles (Cur-SLN) and long circulating solid lipid nanoparticles (LSLN) were prepared, and the physicochemical properties of the two nanoparticles were investigated. Methods: Cur-SLN was prepared by emulsification ultrasonic method, and then the entrapment efficiency and drug loading of Cur-SLN prepared under the optimal formulation were determined. Cur-LSLN was prepared by back-extrapolation method, and the physicochemical properties of Cur-SLN and Cur-LSLN were evaluated by entrapment efficiency, drug loading, particle size, and Zeta potential; DSC was used to analyze, in vitro release characteristics and the transmission electron microscope (TEM) was used to observe particle appearance. Results: Based on the optimal conditions, TEM showed that the appearance of Cur-SLN and Cur-LSLN were spherical or nearly spherical, the entrapment efficiency respectively were (89.15 ± 0.66)% and (92.97 ± 0.27)%, drug loading were (1.72 ± 0.08)% and (1.98 ± 0.08)%, average diameters of particles were (144.5 ± 4.1) nm and (155.0 ± 2.6) nm, and the mean Zeta potential were (-23.6 ± 0.2) mV and (-47.8 ± 1.8) mV. Through DSC detection, it can be determined that Cur in nanoparticles had been transformed into amorphous state. In vitro release test showed that the drug release of the two preparations was divided into two stages: burst release phase and sustained released stage, the release rate was fast in 12 h, and the cumulative release of Cur-SLN in 96 h was 86.63%, and Cur-LSLN was 76.98%, so Cur-LSLN showed better sustained-release effect. Conclusion: Cur-SLN and Cur-LSLN can be successfully prepared by emulsification ultrasonic method, and PEG modified nanoparticles have better sustained-release properties and prolong the time of the presence of drug in vivo, providing reference for the development of targeted drugs.

Phospholipid fatty acids are the major constituents of the membranes of all living cells, and different groups of microorganism synthesize a variety of PLFA through various biochemical pathways. Several PLFAs can be used as "signatures" to analyze changes in microbial biomass and microbial communities structure. More and more PLFA method was used in soil microbial analysis. This article briefly reviewed the applications of PLFA methods in soil microbial analysis.

OBJECTIVE:To study the protective effect of shuanghuanglian sterilized powder for injection on hepatic in?jury of model mouse induced by human cytomegalovirus(HCMV)infection.METHODS:The mice were randomized into nor?mal control group,infection model group,ganciclovir group and shuanghuanglian sterilized powder for injection group(high,middle and low dosage),all of which except the normal control were vaccinated with HCMV5d to establish the hepatic injury model,each group was administered with different drugs;10days later,the enzyme activity of ALT and AST in the eye sockets blood of each group was determined;The mice were put to death by cervical vertebra dislocation and the necrosis degree of livers from the dead mice was evaluated and the pathological observation was conducted.RESULTS:The activity of ALT and AST were normal in the normal control,and no significant changes were found in the livers of this group;Compared with the normal control,the plasma ALT and AST levels have been increased significantly and there was a significant pathological hepatic injury in the infection model group;Compared with the infection model group,significant decreases were found in the activity of ALT and AST in the high and middle dosage groups of shuanghuanglian sterilized powder for injection,and there were obvious alleviated pathologic hepatic injury while no significant differences were found in the plasma ALT and AST ac?tivity in the low dosage group;Compared with the infection model group,the ALT and AST activity of the ganciclovir group were lowed significantly;Compared with the ganciclovir group,no significant differences were found in the ALT and AST ac?tivity in the high and middle dosage groups of shuanghuanglian sterilized powder for injection.CONCLUSION:Shuanghuan?glian sterilized powder for injection does have protective effect on hepatic injury of model mouse induced by HCMV.

Objective: To study the possibility of liposomes to ta rget hepatocytes af ter being linked with asialofetuin(AF). Methods: The biodistribu tions in differen t cells in liver as well as in blood, in various organs such as heart, spleen, l ung and kidney of mice, of traditional sterically stabilized liposomes(SSL) , AF-linked normal liposomes(AF-NL) and AF-linked sterically stabilized lipos ome s(AF-SSL) were studied by radioisotopic labeling. Results: The half-live s of SSL, AF-NL and AF-SSL were 14.44, 4.73 and 11.49 h， respectively. The di strib ution of liposomes in liver was AF-NL>AF-SSL>SSL. There was significant differenc e among these three formulations. In hepatocytes and non-hepatocytes, the conce ntr ations of the liposomes were both in line with the sequence AF-NL>AF-SSL>SSL( P <0.05). However, the ra tios of the concentrations in hepatocytes to that of non-hepatocytes were AF-N L≈AF -SSLSSL( P <0.05). Conclusion: After being labeled with asi alofetuin, liposomes can target hepatocytes very we ll， whether in long-circulation or not.

We summarized our accumulated clinical and teaching experiences and explored the regularity of acupuncture needling and teaching. It is of great importance in pressing hand during inserting needle. Stroking and pressing are two crucial parts which deserve more attention, and seldom useage of pressing hand should be abolished. Operating hand needs practice before inserting needle, while it should fully relaxed during inserting. Blending "touching", "stretch" "gathering" "erupting" and "advancing" in single moment, applying appropriate dynamic mode of inserting needle such as "join 3 forces as one" "3 points in a line" expertly and naturally. In addition, enough attention should be paid on "altering direction" and "shifting point". Inserting deftly and powerfully, no/slight sensation, deqi when inserting needle are the highest reflection as an acupuncturist.
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