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Objective To propose a method to calculate sample size for survival analysis in single-arm trials.Methods Through theoretical formula derivation,we provided sample size estimation method for survival analysis in single-arm trials.Monte-Carlo simulations using STATA software were conducted to obtain the empirical power,so as to verify the accuracy of the estimated sample size.Results Simulation results showed that,when α =0.025 and α =0.01,the power of the sample size calculated by the formula is in accordance with the predetermined power.Conclusions The formula of sample size estimation we proposed could achieve the predetermined power for survival analysis in single-arm trials.Findings of this study provide reliable basis for sample size estimation of early stage antineoplastic drug clinical studies.

Tanshinones are a large class of hydrophobic natural products isolated from traditional Chinese herb Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge and related plants. Tanshinones include tanshinone ⅡA, cryptotanshinone, tanshinone I, dihydrotanshinone, and so on. Both the tanshinones and the salvianolic acids have been identi-fied as the characteristic and main active ingredients of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge with cardiovascular protective activities. Ac-cumulated data in recent years have revealed that tanshinones possess remarkable anti-cancer activities both in vivo and in vitro. In this review, we summarize the latest progress of the an-ti-cancer effect and the underlying mechanisms of tanshinones, particularly with emphasis on tanshinone ⅡA, which might pro-vide reference for the further research and development of these compounds.

Objective To observe the anti-aging effect of Yinao capsule. Methods The rat model of acute incomplete cerebral ischemia was established, and determined the content of superoxide dismutase (SOD), lipid peroxidation (LPO) and Evans blue in brain tissue, determined the serum SOD content of normal rats. Formed blood platelet thrombus by common carotid artery-external jugular vein blood flow bypass operation of rats, and weighed wet weight of thrombus. Results The Yinao capsule can increase SOD and Evans blue content of brain tissue from rat model of acute incomplete cerebral ischemia, at the same time, decrease the LPO content. It can enhance serum SOD content of normal rats, and inhibit the formation of experimental thrombus. Conclusion The Yinao capsule can prevent the occurrence of senile diseases, and defer organism aging.

OBJECTIVE To compare the air sterilization effect of in operating room used by different air sterilization methods.METHODS Four types sterilization methods were used to operating room air.Then sampling monitoring and evaluation were done.RESULTS The qualification rate of air sterilization were 79.17%,62.79%,79.63%,97.22% in peroxyacetic acid fumigating,simple ultraviolet radiation,peroxyacetic acid fumigating combined with simple ultraviolet radiation,ultraviolet light circulation wind air sterilization machine,respectively.The sterilization effect of ultraviolet light circulation wind was better than the others.CONCLUSIONS Ultraviolet light circulation wind air sterilization machine can be used to air sterilization in non-laminar air flow purify operating room.

Objective: To observe the acute toxicity of Ke'erxing Capsules (KC) in mice and its long-period toxicity in rats. Methods: The maximal tolerance dose was tested by gastric infusion of single oral dose of KC. Three groups of rats (in high, moderate and low dosage of KC) were administered with repeated gastric infusion of KC for 8 weeks. Body weight, hematological and hematobiochemical parameters, coefficient and histomorphological figure of organs (the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys, adrenals, testes, prostate, pancreas, uterus, brain, thymus) were examined in 8 weeks and 2 weeks after the cessation of KC. Results: The oral maximal tolerance dose of KC in mice was more than 4000 mg/kg (equal to 600 times of clinical dose). General conditions were changed and the body weight was increased slowly in high-dosage group. The coefficient of prostate was increased in high-dosage group and moderate-dosage group and recovered to normal 2 weeks after stopping the drug. Conclusion: KC has a certain effect on mice and rats but the effect was reversible.

Objective To investigate the effect of exogenous apelin-13 on oxidative stress, myocardial inflammatory cytokines and apoptosis in diabetic model rats.Methods A total of 40 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 2 groups: normal control group (NC, n=8) and experimental group (EX, n=32).Diabetes was induced by feeding with high-sugary and high-fat diet for 8 weeks and a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) (30 mg/kg).The wellestablished 28 diabetic model rats were then randomly divided into 2 subgroups: model group (DM, n =14) and apelin-13 administration group (AP, n =14).The rats in AP group were given intraperitoneal administration of apelin-13 at a single dose of 0.1 μtmol · kg-1 · d-1 for 10 weeks, while NC group and DM group were given 0.9％ NaCl in the same way.All rats were sacrificed at the end of the week 10.Blood hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), nitric oxide (NO) and malonaldehyde (MDA) were measured by colorimetry, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The expressions of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in rat myocardium were detected by immunohistochemistry.Masson staining was used to observe the myocardial fibrosis in rats of different groups.Cardiomyocyte apoptosis was determined by TUNEL.Results (1) Compared with NC groups, DM group showed that MDA, H2O2 and NO were significantly increased, while SOD was significantly decreased (F=22.400, 6.230, 4.267 and 8.901, all P＜0.0167).There was a statistically significant difference in the levels of MDA, H2O2,SOD between DM group and AP group.(2) The expression of TNF-α and IL-6 was significantly higher inDMgroup than inNCgroup (0.0599±0.0208 vs.0.0076±0.0031, F=35.139;0.0503±0.0243 vs.0.0071± 0.0024, F=15.946, both P＜0.0167).After 10 weeks of apelin-13 administration, the levels of inflammatory cytokines were significantly decreased in AP group than in DM group.(3) The myocardial apoptosis and fibrosis were significantly increased in DM group than in NCgroup [0.0293±0.0061 vs.0.0030-t-0.0013 and 0.0708±0.0420 vs.0.0013±0.0003, F=84.930 and 19.420, both P＜0.0167].The myocardial apoptosis and fibrosis were significantly decreased in AP group than in DM group (both P＜0.0167).Conclusions To some extent, apelin13 reduces the levels of oxidative stress and myocardial inflammation reaction in type 2 diabetes.Moreover, it may play a vital role in the improvement of myocardial apoptosis and fibrosis.

Objectives To investigate the effects of Apelin 13 on myocardial metabolism in diabetic rats.Methods A total of 40 male Wister rats were randomly divided into normal control group (NC,n=8) and experimental group (n =32).Diabetic rats model were induced by high-sugar and high-fat diet combined with low-dose intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ).The wellestablished 28 diabetic model rats were randomly divided into diabetic model group (DM,n=14) and apelin-13 treated group (n=14).In the Apelin-13 group,diabetic rats were administered Apelin-13 [0.1 μmol/(kg · d)]by intraperitoneal injection for 10 weeks,while the control group and diabetic model group were given an equal volume of 0.9％ NaCl.At the end of the 10th week,all rats were sacrificed after fasting glucose measurement.Levels of serum free fatty acids (FFA) and myocardial FFA were measured by ELISA.Expression of myocardial glucose transporter member 4 (GLUT4) were detected by immunohistochemistry.The mRNA expressions of myocardial PPARα,CD36 and CPT-1 were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.Results Fasting blood glucose,serum FFA and myocardial FFA were significantly higher in DM group than in NC group (all P＜ 0.05).The level of plasma glucose and myocardial FFA were significant lower(P＞0.05) in Apelin-13 treated group than in DM group;but serum FFA was not significantly lower(P＜0.05).The mRNA expressions of PPARα,CD36,CPT-1 in cardiac myocyte were higher in DM group and Apelin-13 treated group than in control(P＜0.05),and lower in Apelin-13 treated group than in DM group(P＜ 0.05).The expression of myocardial GLUT4 was significantly lower in DM group(1.138±0.316)and in Apelin-13-treated group (4.631 ± 1.832) than in NC group(9.132 ± 2.156),(F=65.507,P＜ 0.05),and higher in Apelin-13-treated group than in DM group(P＜0.05).Conclusions Apelin-13 increases myocardial expression of GLUT4,improves utilization of FFA,and it can effectively reduce the expression of PPARα,CD36 and CPT-1.Therefore,it may play a vital role in the improvement of myocardial metabolism in diabetic rats.

edible part. The content of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) and long- chain PUFA (LCPUFA) in total fatty acid was 52.6% and 51.1% respectively. The content of vitamin A and vitamin E was higher, and the contents of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, etc. were rich. Conclusion: Octopus dollfusi is a seafood with higher protein and lower fat, very high protein nutritive value, more fatty acid and mineral elements, and is good for health.

Objective:To study the differences of ventilation function in patients between chronic right heart failure secondary to pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic whole heart failure secondary to left heart diseases.
Methods:A total of 102 patients with clinical stable chronic heart failure (CHF) were studied. The patients were divided into 2 groups:Whole heart failure (WHF) group, n=41 and Right heart failure (RHF) group, n=61. The ventilation function test at rest and cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPX) were conducted and compared between 2 groups.
Results: The rest ventilation function was similar between 2 groups. For CPX examination, compared with WHF group, RHF group had the lower peak minute ventilation (VE), higher anaerobic threshold and peak minute ventilation/CO2 production (VE/VCO2), higher peak dead space volume/tidal volume (VD/VT), all P<0.05.
Conclusion:At exercise condition, RHF patients had decreased ventilation function and ventilation index due to severe abnormality of ventilation/perfusion (V/Q).