Objective To investigate the effects of compound Danshen injection on stress-induced gastric mucosal damage and its mechanism.Methods Sprague Dawley rats were used to establish immersion restraint cold stress model.50 SD rats were randomly divided into five groups(n=10 per group):① the normal control group; ② the stress model group; ③ the group treated with low dose of compound Danshen injection(50 mg/kg) ; ④ the group treated with medial dose of compound Danshen injection(100 mg/kg) ; ⑤the group treated with high dose of compound Danshen injection (200 mg/kg).The gastric mucosal ulcer index (UI),the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in gastric mucosa,the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD),and plasma intedeukin-1beta (IL-1β)content were detected.Results Compared with the normal control group [(0.7± 0.4) mm,(0.25 ± 0.03)nmol/mg,and (246.5 ± 45.4)Nu/mg],the stress model group exhibited a markedly increase in gastric mucosal UI[(28.4±4.5)mm](P＜0.01) and MDA level [(0.60±0.08)nmol/mg](P＜0.01) and a decrease in the activity of gastric mucosal SOD [(122.5 ±14.2) Nu/mg] (P＜0.01).In addition,an elevated level of plasma IL-1β[(31.6±8.4) pg/ml vs (8.5±3.1) pg/ml] (P＜0.01) was observed in the stress model group.Pretreatment with compound Danshen injection dose-dependently attenuated the gastric mucosal damage,characterized by a markedly decrease in gastric mucosal UI [(22.8 ± 3.7)mm、(12.2 ±3.5)mm,(6.2 ± 1.6)mm] and MDA level [(0.52 ± 0.07)nmol/mg,(0.32 ± 0.06)nmol/mg,(0.28 ±0.03)nmol/mg] and an increase in the activity of gastric mucosal SOD[(135.2± 13.6)Nu/mg,(220.7±33.5)Nu/mg,(251.2±23.7)Nu/mg] (P＜0.01).Meanwhile,compound Danshen injection reduced the content of plasma IL-1β[(27.2±7.5)pg/ml,(13.5±5.3)pg/ml,(9.3±4.4)pg/ml] (P＜0.01).Conclusion Compound Danshen injection exhibits preventive protection on the stress-induced gastric mucosal damage by water immersion restraint cold stress in SD rats,the mechanism of which might be linked to its inhibition of gastric mucosal oxidation stress and the reduced release of inflammatory mediator IL-1β.

Objective To search for the method used in enriching caffeates in Cirsium setosum by macroporous adsorption resin, 23 types of macroporous adsorption resin were optimized, which could provide the industrial production of caffeates with the theory basis. Methods The adsorption and elution ratios, product purity and yield, as total indices, were comprehensively evaluatued by 23 types of macroporous adsorption resin in enriching the extracts in C. setosum. Results The product purity and yield of caffeates by the HPD-100 type macroporous adsorption resin were the highest and up to 52.2% and 87.6%. Conclusion The HPD-100 type macroporous adsorption resin shows better comprehensive adsorption property. It is available for the enrichment of caffeates in C. setosum.

Differential gene expression profiles in Balb/cJ mouse model of acute hepatic failure infected with MHV-3 virus intervened by anti-hepatic failure compound (AHFC) and the changes of cytokines regulated by genes were investigated. The Balb/cj mice were divided into AHFC-intervened group and control group randomly. Acute hepatic failure model of Balb/cJ mice infected with MHV-3 virus was established. The survival rate in the two groups was observed. It was found that the survival rate in the AHFC-intervened group and control group was 90% and 50% respectively 48 h after intraperitoneal injection of MHV-3 (P<0.05). Before and after the experiment, the cytokines in peripheral blood of the survival mice were determined, and RNA was extracted from survival mouse liver tissue for the analysis of the differential gene expression by a 36 kb mouse oligonucleotide DNA array. In all the genes of microarray there were 332 genes expressed differently in the two groups, in which 234 genes were up-regulated and 78 genes down-regulated. Through clustering analysis, the differential expression of immune related genes, including TNF receptor superfamily, Kctd9, Bcl-2, Fgl2, IL-8, IL-6, IFN-gamma, TNF-alpha etc. might be related with the curative effectiveness of AHFC. It was suggested that AHFC can balance the immune state of mouse model of acute hepatic failure infected with MHV-3 virus mainly through regulating the expression of immune related genes, decrease the immune damage and inhibit liver cell apoptosis of mouse acute hepatic failure model obviously so as to increase the survival rate of mouse models of acute hepatic failure.
Coronavirus Infections/*complications ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/therapeutic use ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Hepatitis, Viral, Animal/complications ; Liver Failure, Acute/*drug therapy ; Liver Failure, Acute/etiology ; Liver Failure, Acute/genetics ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Murine hepatitis virus ; Phytotherapy ; Random Allocation

Objective To evaluate efficacy and mechanism of Anluohuaxian pilule combined with interferon-γ in the treatment of schistosomal liver fibrosis. To preliminarily study on the relationship of pigment deposition in liver and schistosomal liver fibrosis. Methods Thirty Kunming mice were divided into the normal control group, the infection control group and the combination of Anluohuaxian pilule and Interferon-γ treated group. Schistosomal liver fibrosis model was established by infection with 40 Schistosoma japonicum cercariae. The treated group was treated by combination of Anluohuaxian pilule and Interferon-γ for 8 weeks. The changes of pigment deposition and hepatic egg granuloma in Schistosoma japonicum infected mice were observed. Expressions of collagen Ⅰ and Ⅲ were detected by immunohistochemistry. Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 was detected by fluorescent polymerase chain reaetion(PCR). Histopathology and computer image analysis were applied to evaluate the change in the liver tissues. Results The amount of pigment deposition in liver was related to the expression of TGF-β1 mRNA (correlation coefficient = 0. 8). Compared to the infection control group, combination of Anluohuaxian pilule and Interferon-γ can lessen hepatic fibrosis(P<0.05). The combination therapy can also make pigment deposition less and hepatic granuloma smaller than the infection control group(P<0. 05). Conclusions Pigment deposition in liver is related to the expression of TGF-β 1. Combination of Anluohuaxian pilule and Interferon-γ can lessen hepatic fibrosis in mice infected with Schistosoma japonicum. It's one mechanism to of the combination therapy down-regulate the expression of collagen Ⅰ, Ⅲ and TGF-β 1.

Objective:To investigate the regulatory effects of sodium butyrate on p53 target genes(p21waf1,bax,and gadd45)in HT-29 colorectal cancer cells and the related mechanisms.Methods:HT-29 cells were cultured in the absence or presence of sodium butyrate.The cell proliferation and cell cycle were studied by MTT and FCM,respectively.Apoptosis was assessed by observing cell morphology,percentage of sub-G_ 1 cells and AnnexinV-FITC.The effects of sodium butyrate on transcription of p21waf1,bax and gadd45 were analyzed by RT-PCR and Western blot.Results:Sodium butyrate inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis of HT-29 cells in a time-and dose-dependent manner,and it blocked HT-29 cell at G_ 1 phase.Sodium butyrate stimulated p21waf1 and bax expression both at mRNA and protein level in HT-29 cells,but had little effect on the transcription of gadd45.Conclusion:Sodium butyrate can inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis of HT-29 cells,which might be through up-regulating p21waf1 and bax expression both at mRNA and protein levels.

Objective To study the effect of imbalance of proliferation and apoptosis in the development of colorectal carcinoma(CRC),and the molecular mechanism of the dynamic change.Methods ORC was(induced) with dimethylhydrazine(DMH) in male mice of Kimming strain.The mice were killed in batches in the 12th,18th and 24th weeks of carcinoma induction.The distribution and extent of proliferation and(apoptosis) of the colorectal mucosa,at various intervals,were dynamically observed.Three genes,p21waf1,Bax and Gadd45 were analyzed by RT-PCR,immunohistochemistry and Western blot.Results During the course of carcinoma induction,the mucosas of the model mice showed sequential changes of atypital(hyperplasia),adenoma,and carcinoma.Compared with control group,the PCNA expression of the model group mice was significantly higher(P

Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU) is closely related to human diseases including non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU), infertility, premature membranes and neonatal bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Researches on the pathogenicity of UU have become a hot topic in recent years, and suggest that many potential pathogenicity genes or putative pathogenicity islands are involved in its virulence. Moreover, the biovar and serum types of UU, the infection concentration and the state of the host immune system are also important to determine whether UU can cause human disease or not. In this article the recent progress of researches in the pathogenicity of UU is reviewed.
Humans ; Infertility ; microbiology ; Serotyping ; Ureaplasma urealyticum ; pathogenicity ; Urethritis ; microbiology

Objective:To report our experience in successful limb salvage in 2 cases of femoral fracture of Gustilo type ⅢC after warm ischemia beyond 10 hours.Methods:From February 2016 to April 2017, 2 patients with femoral fracture of Gustilo type ⅢC were treated at The Great Wall Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Hospital after warm ischemia beyond 10 hours.Both of them were male, 42 and 27 years of age.After debridement, bone shortening for 8.0 cm and 10.0 cm respectively was followed by replantation. The fractures were fixated end to end with a compression plate, the femoral artery was anastomosed directly and the muscles were sutured end to end.Secondary osteotomy was conducted 4 months after successful replanta-tion, followed by unilateral external fixation for reconstruction.Limb lengthening began one week after sec-ondary osteotomy.The efficacy was assessed by the Paley criteria.Results:Scattered irregular necrosis occurred in the leg muscles but was cured by dermatoplasty through a decompressive incision 40 days after debridement for 4 times.The affected limbs in the 2 cases were successfully saved and lengthened to the same length as the opposite one.The limbs were lengthened for 8.0 and 10.0 cm and for 3.0 and 3.5 months, respectively.The unilateral external fixator was worn for 29 and 24 months, respectively.The plantar sensation recovered to S4 one year after operation.Follow-up at 6 months after removal of external fixation showed excellent bony outcomes and good functional outcomes in both cases According to the Paley criteria.Conclusion:For femoral fracture of Gustilo type ⅢC after warm ischemia beyond 10 hours, thorough debridement, plate fixation, bone shortening and replantation at one stage, followed by secondary limb lengthening using unilateral external fixation, may be practical and effective procedures, as long as in-dications for limb salvage should be comprehensively followed.

Objective To investigate the effects of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-gamma(PPARγ)gene silen-cing in human bone marrow stromal cells(HS-5)on hematopoietic function in bone marrow-suppressed mice,and to explore the potential mechanisms involved.Methods A bone marrow-suppressed mouse model was established by whole-body X-ray irradi-ation.Two hours after modeling,the mice were randomly divided into three groups:experimental group(intravenous injection of PPARγ RNAi-interfered HS-5 cells through the tail vein),control group(intravenous injection of PPARγ RNAi-uninterfered HS-5 cells through the tail vein),and blank group(intravenous injection of an equal amount of saline through the tail vein),with 5 mice in each group.Peripheral blood routine tests were performed before,24 hours after,1 week after,and 2 weeks after radio-therapy.In vitro osteogenic and adipogenic induction was performed in cells,and the cells were divided into experimental group(PPARγ RNAi-interfered HS-5 cells),control group(PPARγ-uninterfered HS-5 cells),and blank group(HS-5 cells without os-teogenic/adipogenic induction).Osteogenic/adipogenic staining was observed.The effects of PPARγ gene-silenced HS-5 cells on mouse bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells(HSCs)were detected by CCK-8 proliferation assay.The groups included experi-mental group(PPARγ RNAi-interfered HS-5 cells were co-cultured with mouse HSCs after 3 days of osteogenic induction dif-ferentiation),positive control group(HS-5 cells treated with 50 μmol/L PPARγ inhibitor were co-cultured with mouse HSCs af-ter 3 days of osteogenic induction differentiation),negative control group(PPARγ RNAi-uninterfered HS-5 cells were co-cul-tured with mouse HSCs after 3 days of osteogenic induction differentiation),and blank group(Mouse HSCs were cultured alone without co-culturing with HS-5 cells).Results After radiotherapy,the hematological parameters of mice in each group showed a decreasing trend initially,and then increased.One week after radiotherapy,there were significant differences in platelet and white blood cell levels among the three groups(experimental group＞control group＞blank group,all P＜0.05).Two weeks after radiotherapy,there were significant differences in the percentage of adipocyte vacuole area among the three groups(experi-mental group＜control group＜blank group,all P＜0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed a negative correlation between hematological parameters and PPARγ expression levels(all P＜0.05),as well as a negative correlation between hematological parameters and the percentage of adipocyte vacuole area(all P＜0.05).After in vitro osteogenic/adipogenic induction differenti-ation,compared to the control group,the experimental group showed a significantly lower proportion of orange-red cells and a significantly higher proportion of red calcium nodules.After 3 days of osteogenic induction differentiation,the experimental group,positive control group,and negative control group of human bone marrow stromal cells were co-cultured with mouse HSCs,while HSCs were solely cultured in the blank group.The results showed that after 24 h,48 h and 72 h of co-culture,the A values of mouse HSC cells in the experimental group and positive control group were higher than those in the negative control group and blank group(all P＜0.05).Conclusion Silencing of the PPARγ gene in HS-5 cells implanted into bone marrow-sup-pressed mice contributes to enhanced hematopoietic function in mice.After interference and silencing of the PPARγ gene,the os-teogenic differentiation ability of HS-5 cells is enhanced,while the adipogenic differentiation ability is weakened.Furthermore,osteogenic-induced HS-5 cells can further enhance the proliferation capacity of mouse HSCs.

OBJECTIVETo study the chemical constituents from the rhizome of Paris axialis.

METHODThe compounds were isolated by column chromatography with silica gel and purified by Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography and preparative RP-HPLC. The structures were identified by means of spectroscopic methods.

RESULTFourteen compounds were isolated from the EtOAc extract and the n-BuOH extract of P. axialis. Their structures were identified as daucosterol (1), stigmasterol-3-O-beta-D-glycopyranoside (2), beta-ecdysterone (3), pennogenin-3-O-alpha-L-arabinofuranosyl (1 --> 4) -[alpha-L -rhamnopyranosyl (1 --> 2)] -beta-D-glycopyranoside (4), diosgenin-3-O-alpha-L- rhamnopy-ranosyl (1 --> 4) -alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1 --> 4) [alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1 --> 2)] -beta-D-glycopyranoside (5), kaempferol (6), rutin (7), myrincitrin (8), 4, 2', 4'-trihydroxychalcone (9), isorhamnetin-3-O-beta-D- glycopyranoside (10), isorhamnetin-3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1 --> 2) -beta-D-glycopyranoside (11), isorhamnetin-3-O-beta-D-glucpyranosyl (1 --> 6) -beta-D-glycopyranoside (12), kayaflavone (13), amentoflavone (14).

CONCLUSIONCompounds 1-3 and 6-14 are isolated from P. axialis for the first time; and compounds 7-10, 13, 14 are isolated from the genus Paris for the first time.

Flavones ; analysis ; isolation & purification ; Liliaceae ; chemistry ; Plant Extracts ; analysis ; isolation & purification ; Rhizome ; chemistry ; Steroids ; analysis ; isolation & purification