To understand Lophatherum gracile plant community's structural characteristics, a survey of community structure and species diversity was conducted through quadrat sampling in Yongchuan district of Chongqing. The results showed that there were 386 species vascular plants, belonging to 117 families and 229 genera. Based on habitat, community structure and species composition, L. gracile were found in three community types: Pinus massoniana community, banboo community, shurb community. Vertical structure was composed of three layers, including tree layer, shrub layer and herb layer. Species in shrub layer was the richness. P. massoniana is the only dominant species of the community, it can not regenerate naturally, the shrub layer has a greater effect on the community of L. gracile in the future. In addition, the banboo community and shurb community is not stable because of human's activity. Therefore, the community characters of L. gracile should be taken care of conservation when the resources are utilized.
China ; Ecosystem ; Pinus ; physiology ; Plants ; Poaceae ; physiology

OBJECTIVE CYP2D is one of the most abundant subfamily of CYPs in the brain, especially in the cerebellum. Brain CYP2D is responsible for the metabolism of endogenous neurotransmitters such as tyramine and serotonin. Our previous studies have shown brain CYP2D can be regulated by exogenous and endogenous substances with tissue- specificity. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of cerebral CYP2D on the mice behavior and the regulatory mechanism of brain CYP2D by growth hormone. METHODS Mice received the stereotaxic injection with CYP2D inhibitor quinine in deep cerebellar nuclei of cerebellum. The animals were tested with rotarod apparatus, balance beam, water maze, elevated plus maze and open field. The changes in CYP2D22, PPARαand PPARγ in brain regions and liver were assayed in male growth hormone receptor knockout mice, SH-SY5Y cells and HepG2 cells. RESULTS The inhibition of cerebellum CYP2D significantly affected the spatial learning and exploring ability of mice. Compared with WT mice, CYP2D expression was lower in brain regions from GHR(-/- ) male mice; however, hepatic CYP2D level was similar. Pulsatile GH decreased PPARα mRNA level, and increased mRNA levels of CYP2D6 and PPARα in SH- SY5Y cells. In HepG2 cells, pulsatile GH resulted in decreases in PPARα and PPARγ mRNA levels, but not CYP2D6. PPARα inhibitor induced CYP2D6 mRNA and protein by 1.32-fold and 1.43-fold in SH-SY5Y cells. PPARγ inhibitor decreased CYP2D6 mRNA and protein by 74.76% and 40.93%. PPARα agonist decreased the level of CYP2D22 mRNA in liver and cerebellum, while PPARγ agonist rosiglitazone resulted in diametrically increases. The luciferase assay showed that PPARγ actived the CYP2D6 gene promoter while PPARα inhibited its function. Pulsatile GH declined the binding of PPARα with CYP2D6 promoter by 40%, promoted the binding of PPARγ with CYP2D6 promoter by approximate 60%. The levels of brain and liver PPARα expression in male GHR(-/- ) mice is obviously higher than those in WT mice. The level of PPARγ in male GHR(-/- ) mice was decreased in the frontal cortex and hippocampus, while remained stable in the cerebellum and striatum; meanwhile, PPARγ was increased in the liver. CONCLUSION Brain CYP2D may be involved in learning and memory functions of central system. Masculine GH secretion altered the PPARs expression and the binding of PPARs to CYP2D promoter, leading to the elevated brain CYP2D in a tissue- specific manner. Growth hormone may specifically alter the metabolic and synthetic of important endogenous substances in the central nervous system (such as serotonin) through the specific regulation of brain CYP2D expression.

Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; China ; Health Status ; Humans ; Military Personnel

Acute Disease ; Humans ; Intubation, Intratracheal ; methods ; Length of Stay ; Positive-Pressure Respiration ; methods ; Respiratory Insufficiency ; therapy

In this study, it is to compare the effectiveness of prevention against and treatment of doxorubicin (DOX) induced cardiotoxicity by dexrazoxane and schisandrin B (Sch B) in rats. Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into the following 6 groups: normal saline group, DOX group, DOX+DEX group, DOX+Sch B (80 mg x kg(-1)) group, DOX+Sch B (40 mg x kg(-1)) group and DOX+Sch B (20 mg x kg(-1)) group. The results showed that Sch B could combat the increase of myocardial enzymes in peripheral blood, decrease of the enzyme activity of myocardial tissue antioxidant enzymes and disorders of systolic and diastolic function of heart in rats intravenously injected with doxorubicin (15 mg x kg(-1)). Sch B was better than DEX in protecting rat against DOX-induced the symptoms. Sch B could protect rat against DOX-induced acute cardiomyopathy and has clinical potential applications.
Animals ; Antibiotics, Antineoplastic ; adverse effects ; Antioxidants ; metabolism ; Cardiomyopathies ; chemically induced ; drug therapy ; Cardiotoxicity ; drug therapy ; Cyclooctanes ; therapeutic use ; Dexrazoxane ; therapeutic use ; Doxorubicin ; adverse effects ; Heart ; physiopathology ; Lignans ; therapeutic use ; Myocardium ; enzymology ; Polycyclic Compounds ; therapeutic use ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

AIMTo prepare cisplatin multivesicular liposomes with high encapsulation efficiency and sustained-release character, and compare the release characteristics with conventional liposomes prepared by reverse-phase evaporation method.

METHODSCisplatin multivesicular liposomes were prepared using multiple emulsion method. The concentrations of cisplatin and lipids in the liposomes were measured by flameless atomic absorbance spectroscopy (FAAS) and phosphalipid enzyme reagent method, respectively. The encapsulation efficiency, size and release of the cisplatin from the liposomes were studied in vitro.

RESULTSThe mean diameter of cisplatin multivesicular liposomes was (16.6 +/- 1.0) micron. The encapsulation efficiency of cisplatin was more than 80%. The release profile in vitro fitted with a first-order equation. The releasing t1/2 of cisplatin multivesicular liposomes is 37.7 h, which is 8.4 that of conventional liposomes. Co-membrane stabilizer has remarkable stabilizing effect on the multivesicular liposomal membrane confirmed by differential scattering calorimetry (DSC).

CONCLUSIONThe cisplatin multivesicular liposomes showed high encapsulation efficiency and sustained-release character.

Antineoplastic Agents ; administration & dosage ; analysis ; Cisplatin ; administration & dosage ; analysis ; Delayed-Action Preparations ; Drug Carriers ; Drug Delivery Systems ; Liposomes ; Particle Size ; Technology, Pharmaceutical ; methods

OBJECTIVETo investigate the management and prognosis of thyroid well-differentiated carcinoma invading the upper aerodigestive tract.

METHODSA retrospective analysis of the management was performed done 62 patients with thyroid well-differentiated carcinoma invading the upper aerodigestive tract. The main method of surgery was shaving excision, and the other means including partial thyrochondrectomy, total laryngectomy, sleeve tracheal resection, sternocleidomastoid myoperiosteal flap and myodermal flap reconstruction, or simply palliative excision. Some patients received postoperative radioactive isotope therapy and radiotherapy. All patients were followed-up for 2 to 15 years with an average of 6.5 years.

RESULTSThe best curative effect was proved in the patients with local invasion, with the lumen uninvolved and their locoregional control rate was 100.0% (17/17). And the second choice was in patients with more extensive involvement of the upper aerodigestive tract structures. For them, extensive surgical management was done attempting to remove all gross disease followed by reconstruction, their locoregional control rate was 87.5% (7/8). And the third place was designated to patients with local invasion for which shaving excision was performed even though minor residual disease was left, their locoregional control rate was 55.6% (5/9). The poorest result went to simple palliative excision. For 17 patients with minor residual tumor, the locoregional control rate of those who were given postoperative radioactive isotope therapy was significantly higher than those without.

CONCLUSIONAccording to the limits and degree of invasion in the upper aerodigestive tract by thyroid well-differentiated carcinoma, different ways of surgery is indicated. For patients with residual disease, radioactive isotope therapy should be used to improve the result and life quality. Advanced lesions should be given postoperative radio therapy.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Digestive System ; pathology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Invasiveness ; Respiratory System ; pathology ; Retrospective Studies ; Survival Rate ; Thyroid Neoplasms ; mortality ; pathology ; therapy

Objective To understand infection status,clinical and epidemiological features of respiratory tract infection(RTI) with human Bocavirus(HBoV) in children in Wuhan area.Methods A total of 968 hospitalized children with acute RTI between January and December 2016 were recruited in the study.Sputum specimens were collected by sterile negative pressure suction method.HBoV,respiratory syncytial virus,adenovirus,A/B-type influenza virus,and parainfluenza virus Ⅰ/Ⅱ/Ⅲ were detected,the prevalence and clinical features of HBoV infection were analyzed.Results Among 968 cases,75(7.75％) were positive for HBoV.The detection rates of HBoV in boys and girls were 5.68％ and 2.07％ respectively,there was no significant difference in the detection rate of HBoV between different genders(x2 =2.083,P =0.140);53 (70.67 ％) HBoV-positive children were＜ 1 year old,63(84.00％) were＜3 years old,there was significant difference in the detection rate among all age groups(x2 =4.60,P =0.043).The detection rates in spring,summer,autumn,and winter were 9.78％,5.29％,2.86％,and 5.20％ respectively;except September and October,HBoV was found positive in the other months,detection rate was highest in March (33.33％).17 cases were simple HBoV infection and 58 were mixed infection,the main clini cal diagnosis of HBoV was bronchopneumonia(n =26,34.67％).The main clinical features of HBoV cases were fever(81.33 ％),cough(77.33 ％),and wheezing (77.33 ％).Conclusion HBoV is one of the important pathogens causing RTI in hospitalized children in Wuhan area,HBoV infection can occur throughout the year,the peak season are spring and summer,there is no difference between different genders.The most common clinical diagnosis of HBoV in hospitalized children is bronchopneumonia,the main manifestations are fever,coughing,and wheezing.

A 24-year-old male suffered from acute nephritic syndrome, liver dysfunction, and mesenteric mass. Laboratory examination showed a variety of autoantibodies (ANA, SM, and A-β2-GP1) were positive. The biopsies of the kidney and the mesenteric mass were performed. The diagnosis was typeⅤ + Ⅲ lupus nephritis accompanied with Castleman's disease. Then the patient was given induction therapy of glucocorticoids and cyclophosphamide for the first 3 months, followed by rituximab as maintenance therapy. The patient was followed up after 0, 3, and 9 months. After 3-month treatment, lupus nephritis was partially remitted, and systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI) decreased to 4 scores in an inactivity phase from 20 scores in a serious activity phase at baseline. Nine months later, lupus nephritis was completely remitted and 50％ mesenteric mass was regressed through CT scanning. Lupus nephritis can accompany with multicentric Castleman's disease. Due to lack of clinical specificity and effective therapy, patients may have a high misdiagnosis rate and poor prognosis. The most reliable way to establish a definitive diagnosis relays on histopathologic confirmation. The management of induction therapy of glucocorticoids and cyclophosphamide, followed maintenance therapy of rituximab may become a beneficial treatment.

Objective To explore the role of apoptosis of neutrophils and vascular endothelial cells and changes of relative cytokines and thrombotic factors in the pathogenesis of traumatic sepsis at the advanced stage.Methods The venous blood was collected from the patients with traumatic sepsis at advanced stage and traumatic patients without sepsis and healthy subjects.The peripheral hlood mononu- clear cells(PBMC)and neutrophils were isolated and cultured.The apoptosis of neutrophils and vascular endothelial cells was assayed,and the level of IL-4,IL-10 in PBMC culture supernatants were deter- mined,and the tissue factor(TF)and vW factor(vWF)of peripheral plasma were measured.Results The percentages of apoptosis of neutrophils and numbers of apoptotic circulating vascular endothelial cells were higher than that of traumatic patients without sepsis and healthy controls significantly.And the levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-4,IL-10 and thrombotic factors TF,vWF in traumatic sepsis were elevated than that of traumatic patients without sepsis and controls too.Conclusion Immune suppres- sion and abnormal thrombotic state may be one characteristic of traumatic sepsis at advanced stage,which perhaps involveds in the pathogenesis of traumatic sepsis at the advanced stage and multiple organ dys- function syndrome.