Aim To explore the modulation of Salvia miltiorrhiza on hyperpolarization-activated current (Ih) channels in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons of rats and identify the mechanism of Salvia miltiorrhiza in alleviating pain and inhibiting calcium overload. Methods The effect of Salvia miltiorrhiza injection on Ih channels in DRG neurons of rats were examined by using whole-cell patch clamp technique. Results The experimental results showed that the amplitude of Ih evoked by -150 mV was (-1.06±0.18) nA. The Ih could be fitted well into the single kinetics and the time constant of activation, τ was clearly voltage-dependent with τ=(322.14±28.81) ms at -100 mV, decreasing to τ=(62.51±9.78) ms at -150 mV. The reversal potential of Ih was (-35.03±1.12) mV measured from tail currents. But no significant differences were found between the DRG neurons in the absence and presence of Salvia miltiorrhiza injection (10%, 25%, 50%) in the current amplitude, the time constant of activation and the reversal potential. The only difference between the DRG neurons in the absence and presence of Salvia miltiorrhiza injection was the half-activation potential of Ih. In control recordings the half-activation potential was (-106.07±3.59) mV. By comparison, the half-activation potentials changed to (-111.59±3.79) mV (n=31 neurons, P＜0.05), (-119.37±4.96) mV (n=31 neurons, P＜0.05) and (-121.23±3.86) mV (n=31 neurons, P＜0.05) in the presence of 10%, 25%, 50% Salvia miltiorrhiza injection, respectively. Conclusion Only the half-activation potential of Ih in the arthritic and neuropathic rat models shifted in the depolarizing direction, which increased the electrophysiological activity of Ih and made it related to peripheral hyperalgesia. The selective inhibition of Salvia miltiorrhiza on the electrophysiological activity of Ih may be one of the mechanisms underlying its analgesic effects.

Objective:To evaluate the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) +45T→G in adiponectin gene exon 2 and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), obesity and insulin resistance (IR) in Han population in Guangxi. Methods:Polymer-ase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism ( PCR-RFLP) was performed to identify the T-G polymorphism of adiponec-tin (exon 2) in 313 unrelated Han people from Guangxi including 95 normal glucose tolerance,103 impaired glucose tolerance and 115 type 2 diabetes mellitus. Results:In Han people of Guangxi, the SNP +45 GG genotype in adiponectin gene had significantly lower HDL-C levels than TT and TG genotypes in Han people(P<0. 05). The subjects with the GG genotype at position 45 had a signifi-cantly increased risk of IR (odds ratio of 2. 876[95%CI:1. 141-7. 248]) compared with those with the TT genotype at position 45. Conclusion:In Han people of Guangxi, the SNP +45 TT genotype in adiponectin gene has significantly higher HDL-C levels than GG genotype. The subjects with the GG genotype at position 45 have a significantly increased risk of IR compared with those with the TT genotype, while obesity and T2DM are independent on SNP+45 of adiponectin gene.

Zebrafish is widely used as a model organism in the process of drug discovery. It expresses drug metabolizing enzymes like cytochrome P450 (CYP450), uridine 5'-diphospho-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) and nuclear receptors like pregnane X receptor (PXR), aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR), etc. This article summarized the profiles of main drug metabolizing enzymes and nuclear receptors, and reviewed the advances on xenobiotics metabolism in zebrafish.

Objective Study on the best drug compatibility for the double-lumen endobronchial intubation anesthesia. Methods Eighty ASA Ⅰ - Ⅱ patients undergoing selective thoracis surgery requiring intubation with double-lumen tubes were randomly divided into A and B group, with 40 cases in each group.The systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR), were recorded before induction (T0) , after drug injection (T1), during intubation (T2), and at 1 min (T3), 3 min (T4)and 5 min (T5) after intubation. Results There was no significant difference in SBP, DBP and HR between the two groups at T0[(124. 9 ± 16. 0) mmHg vs (125.8 ±6. 4) mmHg, (73. 1 ±9. 9)mmHg vs (74. 3± 10. 4) mmHg, (81.8 ± 6. 6) times/min vs (82. 4 ± 8. 1) times/min] (P ＞ 0. 05). Compared with parameter at T0, SBP, DBP and HR, parameters in two groups in T1 were all significantly decreased after anesthesia [(94. 8 ± 10. 03) mmHg vs (96. 9 ± 10. 1) mmHg, (57. 3 ± 7. 66) mmHg vs (55.4 ± 7. 03) mmHg,(69. 6 ± 7. 43) times/min vs (66. 3 ± 7. 03) times/min] (P ＜ 0. 05). The cardiovascular parameters at T0,T2, T3, T4 were all comparable with those in group B [SBP: (130 ± 11.6) mmHg, (125.6 ± 10. 43) mmHg,(120. 1 ± 12. 3)mmHg,(116. 8± 11.4)mmHg;DBP:(75.6 ±9. 12)mmHg,(76. 2 ±9. 8)mmHg,(73. 1 ±9. 2) mmHg, (71.6 ± 8.46) mmHg; HR: (88 ± 9. 12) times/min, (82. 9 ± 7.5) times/min, (81.9 ± 8.2)times/min, (79. 9 ± 7. 8) times/min] (P ＞ 0. 05) , which were significantly higher than those in group A [SBP: (146. 3 ± 14. 2) mmHg, (141.2 ± 10. 63) mmHg, (137. 2 ± 13.23) mmHg, (122. 9 ± 11.6) mmHg;DBP: (94. 9 ± 10. 6) mmHg, (84 ± 9.63) mmHg, (79. 9 ± 9) mmHg, (75.8 ± 8. 3) mmHg; HR: (102 ±10. 63) times/min, (97.6 ± 9. 23) times/min, (87. 7 ± 8. 2) times/min, (82. 1 ± 7.32) times/min] (P ＜0. 05). The parameters at T2, T3, T4 in group A were obviously higher than those group B (P ＜ 0. 05).Conclusions Cardiovascular response with double-lumen endobronchial intubation by sufentanil-induced was stronger than fentaty, sufentanil had more stable hemodynamic parameters and it worth to be usd in clinic.

Cytogenetics ; Humans ; Myelodysplastic Syndromes ; genetics

To ensure the meridian can be measured and displayed correctly on the human body surface, a visualization method based on impedance and binocular vision is proposed. First of all, using alternating constant current source to inject current signal into the human skin surface, then according to the low impedance characteristics of meridian, the multi-channel detecting instrument detects voltage of each pair of electrodes, thereby obtaining the channel of the meridian location, through the serial port communication, data is transmitted to the host computer. Secondly, intrinsic and extrinsic parameters of cameras are obtained by Zhang's camera calibration method, and 3D information of meridian location is got by corner selection and matching of the optical target, and then transform coordinate of 3D information according to the binocular vision principle. Finally, using curve fitting and image fusion technology realizes the meridian visualization. The test results show that the system can realize real-time detection and accurate display of meridian.
Calibration ; Electric Impedance ; Electrodes ; Humans ; Meridians ; Vision, Binocular

Seven hundred and forty-six mice, weighing 30-35 grams, were divided into four groups randomly. The animals of the first three groups were inflicted with radiation injury (12 Gy total body irradiation from a Co60 source) , burn injury (15% of third degree burns), and combined injury of radiation and burns(12 Gy total body irradiation and 15% of third degree burns) respectively. The fourth group worked as normal control.The mortality and the dynamic changes of the intestinal epithelium of the experimental animals were studied. It was found that the clinical course of the combined injury group was quite different from other two. The mortality of the combined injury group was higher and the damage on the intestinal epithelium was more severe than those of the radiation injury group in the first 48 hours after injury. In the second 48 hours, the mortality of the combined injury group became lower and the recovery of the intestinal epithelium faster.The reactions of the experimental animals to the combined injury of radiation and burn were-very complicate. Further investigation is essential to elucidate the mechanism and to formulate appropriate therapeutic measures.

Objective To investigate the infection status of nanobacteria on patients with upper urinary calculi and healthy sub-jects ,and analyze the role of nanobacteria in the formation of upper urinary calculi .Methods The serum ,urine and calculus of 42 patients with upper urinary calculi were investigated by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and by bacteria cultivation with 10% γ-FBS and PMBI 1640 .The resulting PCR products were sequenced for further comparison with the reported sequence in gene bank . The serum and urine from 30 healthy adults were used as controls .Results After 4 to 6 weeks′culture ,the white or yellow precipi-tate was visible at the bottom of the tube .The positive rate of PCR was 90 .4% in calculous patients urine and 6 .7% in healthy a-dults urine ,as the positive was 92 .8% and 6 .7% in serum .which there is significant difference (P<0 .01) .The positive rate of the nanabactria in urinary calculi was 95 .2% .The coincidence rate was 98 .72% between the PCR products and the reported sequence in gene bank .Conclusion Nanobacteria are widely existed in the serum ,urine and calculus of the patients with upper urinary calcu-li ,this indicate that the nanobacteria might be have the most important influence on the formation process of urinary calculi .

Objective:To study the thickness distribution palatal bone in adolescents and provide a clinical reference for implanting mini-screws.Methods:Cone-beam CT head scan data of palate of 20 adolescent orthodontic patients were measured with NNT Viewer software.60 points of the palate bone on one side were designed as 1 -10 in sagittal direction and as A -F in transvers direction with incisive foramen as the point of A and 0,the distance between each 2 adjacent points was 2 mm.The bone thickness of the 60 points were measured and statistically analyzed.Results:There were no significant differences among B2,B3,C2,C3,D3,E3,E4,F4 and F5(P >0.05).Statistically significant difference was found between F3 and B2 or B3,C2,C3,D3,E3,E4,F4 and F5(P ＜0.05).There was significant difference between D3 and D4(P ＜0.05).Conclusion:The appropriate areas for implanting mini-screws in palate may be about 2 -4 mm near the palatal suture and 4 -6 mm behind incisor canal,and 8 -10 mm near the palatal su-ture,6 -8 mm behind incisor canal.Those regions are safe for implanting mini-screws and can provide about 6 mm bone tissue sup-port.

Objective To study the effectiveness of electroacupuncture plus bloodletting in treating deglutition disorder after cerebral stroke.Method Eighty-four patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 42 cases in each group. The treatment group was intervened by electroacupuncture plus bloodletting and rehabilitation training, while the control group was intervened by rehabilitation training. After 2 treatment courses and 6 months after the treatment, Kubota's water drinking test and clinical bedside assessment were evaluated to measure the short-term and long-term therapeutic efficacies. By observing the change of clinical bedside assessment score, the effect of electroacupuncture plus bloodletting on certain symptoms of deglutition disorder was analyzed.Result The total effective rate was 90.5% in the treatment group versus54.8% in the control group, and the between-group difference was statistically significant (P<0.01).Respectively after 2 treatment courses and 6 months after the intervention, the drinking water test scores in the treatment group were superior to those in the control group (P<0.05). The bedside assessment scores in the treatment group were better than those in the control group respectively after 2 treatment courses and 6 months after the intervention (P<0.05). Post-treatment water drinking and bedside assessment scores were significantly better than pre-treatment scores in both groups (P<0.05). According to the observation of short-term and long-term change of bedside assessment, electroacupuncture plus bloodletting significantly improved both short-term and long-term scores of throat function, pharynx reflex, involuntary cough, throat movement, and swallowing cough (P<0.05).Conclusion Clinical observation showed that electroacupuncture plus bloodletting can produce significant short-term and long-term therapeutic efficacies in treating deglutition disorder after cerebral stroke. Electroacupuncture plus bloodletting can produce satisfactory effects in improving mouth-phase and pharynx-phase symptoms and signs in treating deglutition disorder after cerebral stroke.