Objective: To study the mechanism of Gengnianle Water-paste Pills in resisting climacteric aging. Methods: Rats were randomly divided into blank group, model group, high and low dosage groups of Gengnianle, positive control group. The climacteric rat model were established by ectomizing the bilateral ovaries. The E2, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), triiodothyronine (T3), thyroid hormone (T4), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) were detected. Results: Compared with model group, in high dose of Gengnianle group, the levels of E2, T3, T4 increased and the levels of FSH, LH, TSH reduced. The effect of high dose of Gengnianle in improving the adjustment function of the thalamus-hypophysis-ovary axis and the thalamus- hypophysis-thyroid gland axis is better than that of positive control group (P

Objective To investigate the effects of component combination in Siwu Decoction (CCSWD) on the proliferation of human bone marrow stromal cell lines HFCL and hematopoiesis-related gene expression and to probe into the mechanism of the stimulative effects of SWD and CCSWD on the proliferation of HFCL cells. Methods MTT and FCM were used for assaying the proliferation potency and cell cycle of HFCL cells, respectively. A human hematopoiesis-related cytokine oligonuleotide microarray was prepared to investigate the diversity of gene expression of HFCL cells in SWD and CCSWD groups. Results The energy metabolism and proliferation potency of HFCL cells treated with CCSWD were more prompted than that of the control group. Meanwhile, the percentage of HFCL cells in G 0/G 1 phase treated with CCSWD was significantly lower, while the proliferation index (PI) was higher than that of the control group. Compared to the control group, expressions of IL 2-R?, NF-?B, and TPO were up-regulated in CCSWD group.Conclusion The proliferation of HFCL cells could be facilitated by CCSWD with up-regulating the expressions of IL 2-R?, NF-?B, and TPO.

AIM: To observe the treatment effectiveness of menopathy of excessive-cold syndrome by Modified Wenjing Decoction, and to explore the relationship among excessive-cold syndrome of menopathy and 5-HT,?-EP, and reproduetive hormones. METHODS: Sixty patients with menopathy of excess-cold syndrome were successively treated with Modified Wenjing Decoction for three menstrual cycles. The efficacy and the changes of serum 5-HT, Bendorphine(?-EP) and reproductive hormones before and after treatment were observed. RESULTS: 22 patients(36.7%) were short-term therapeutic effect, 28 patients(45.7%) were effective and 10 patients(17.6%) were ineffective. After treatment, the levels of serum FSH、LH、E_2、?-EP were increased significantly (P

Objective To investigate the mechanisms of astrocytes modulating neurons in rat supraoptic nucleus induced by hypotonic stimulation and the effect of 6-aminomethyl-3-methyl-4H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-1,1dioxide HCl(TAG,a antagonist for taurine) or carbenoxolone(CBX,a gap junction blocker)on the responses of astrocytes and neurons in SON.Methods Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups: the control group was injected with 5.5ml/kg 0.9% NaCl solution into the caudal vein;the hypotonic group was injected with 5.5 ml/kg hypo-saline(0.83% glucose plus 0.3% NaCl);TAG + hypotonic and CBX + hypotonic groups were injected with TAG(100?mol/L) or CBX(10g/L) into the lateral ventricle respectively,and were injected 2 hours later with hypotonic saline into the caudal vein.With anti-Fos,anti-vasopressin(VP),anti-glycine receptor(GlyR),anti-glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP) and anti-connexin43(Cx43) immunofluorescent staining methods,the responses of neurons and astrocytes in SON were studied.Results In control rats,Fos-,VP-,and GlyR-expression in the neurons and GFAP-or Cx43-expression in the astrocytes were lower.In hypotonic rats,GFAP-,Cx43-and GlyR signals were more than those in control rats,while Fos-and VP-signals were less.Compared with those in hypotonic rats in TAG + hypotonic or CBX + hypotonic rats,GFAP-and Cx43-signals in the astrocytes were the same,GlyR-signals in the neurons decreased,and Fos-and VP-signals increased.Conclusion Hypotonic stimulation activates SON astrocytes,which then release taurine through gap junction signaling to the neurons and inhibit the release of VP from the neurons.

BACKGROUND:Primary human lung epithelial cel s are difficult to be isolated and cultured in vitro, which is characterized as limited sources, low cel viability, slow proliferation capacity, and lacking of differentiation capability.
OBJECTIVE:To establish an air-liquid interface model of lung epithelium by in vitro proliferation of human bronchiolar epithelial cel s, which is used for research on function of lung epithelial cel s.
METHODS:Primary human bronchiolar epithelial cel s were isolated using Pronase and DNase I combined digestive methods, and then proliferated using medium containing ROCK kinase inhibitor. The proliferated cel s were used for establishment of the air-liquid interface epithelium model. Cel differentiation was identified using scanning electron microscope, phase contrast microscope and immunofluorescent staining.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The primary human bronchiolar epithelial cel s could be expanded successful y using medium containing ROCK kinase inhibitor, and the basal cel marker Cytokeratin14 was preferential y expressed in the proliferated cel population, indicating that these basal cel s might be the main subpopulation of human lung epithelial stem cel s. Subsequently, the proliferated cel s under the air-liquid interface could differentiate into ciliated cel s and non-ciliated column cel s. The results suggest that the proliferation and differentiation of human bronchiolar epithelial cel s were maintained in the presence of ROCK kinase inhibitor, and the air-liquid interface could promote the differentiation of human bronchiolar epithelial cel s.

[Objective]To explore the application of the pathogenesis of"weak yang and stringy yin"in the treatment of atherosclerosis. [Methods] Analyze the symptoms and prescriptions of atherosclerosis in the Synopsis of the Golden Chamber, and refer to the literatures on the prescriptions. To describe the concept of atherosclerosis from the "virtual" and "real" two aspects of the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis; access to the literature on the anti-cut Guibao White Liquor Soup, Gualou Xiebai Pinellia Decoction, Guizhi Tang, Guizhi Decoction, Ginseng Decoction, Jizhi Amethyst Decoction, Aconitum Red Stone Pills, Rhubarb Pills and Dazhuai Decoction, and other classic prescriptions of the Golden Chamber. [Results] Although there was no disease of atherosclerosis in Chinese medicine, there were many descriptions of its symptoms and etiology and pathogenesis. "The virtual", "standard" were its main pathogenesis,"Golden Chamber"in the proposed"weak yang and stringy yin" theory, and created a large number of prescriptions, such as Gualou Xiebai white liquor soup, Gualou Xiebai Pinellia Soup, Citrus aurantium Decoction Guizhi Decoction, Guizhi Decoction, Ginseng Decoction, Jizhi Feizhi Decoction, Aconitum Red Stone Pills, Rhubarb Pills and Da Chai Hu Tang. According to the literature, "Golden Chamber" in these prescriptions can be used to treat atherosclerosis. [Conclusion] The general theory of the pathogenesis of"chest palsy"and"weak yang and stringy yin"in the Synopsis of the Golden Chamber is the same as the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. According to this pathogenesis Zhongjing created a large number of prescriptions, modern pharmacological studies have shown that they can treat atherosclerosis. Therefore, we can extend "weak yang and stringy yin" of the pathogenesis theory to the treatment of atherosclerosis. This treatment is worthy of our further exploration, for the present use, to be effective.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and percutaneous cryosurgery sequential therapy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods Four hundred and twenty patients with unresectable HCC were divided into sequential TACE-cryosurgery sequential (sequential) group (n=290) and cryosurgery alone (cryoalone) group (n = 130). TACE was performed with the routine operation; the percutaneous cryosurgery was conducted 2 to 4 weeks after TACE. The patients were followed up at the first month and once every 2 to 3 month later. Liver ultrasound or both computer tomography and alpha fetal protein were examined during follow-up. Results During a mean follow-up of (42±17) months (range from 24 to 70 months), the local recurrence rate of ablated lesion was 17% for all the patients, 11% and 24% for patients in sequential group and cryoalone groups respectively (P=0. 001). The overall 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-and 5-year survival rate was 72%, 57%, 47%, 39% and 31%, respectively. The 1- and 2-year survival rates (71% and 61 % ) in sequential group were similar to those (73 % and 54 % ) in cryo-alone group (P=0.69 and 0. 147), while the 4- and 5-year survival rates were higher in sequential group (49 % and 39 % ) than those (29 % and 23 % ) in cryo-alone group (P= 0.001). Eighteen patients with large HCC (＞5 cm in diameter) in sequential group survived for more than 5 years while no one in cryo-alone group. Complication rate was 24% in all patients, 21% and 26% for the sequential and cryo-alone groups respectively (P=0. 06). The incidence of hepatic bleeding was higher in cryo-alone group than in sequential group (P=0. 02). Liver crack occurred in two patients of the cryoalone group. Conclusions Pre-cryosurgical TACE increased the cryoablation efficacy and decrease its complications, especially hepatic bleeding. TACE and cryosurgery sequential therapy may be a better treatment for unresectable HCC, especially for large HCC.

Objective To observe the clinical effect of the Bushen-Qiangjin capsule and calcium D in the treatment of aromatase inhibitors-associated bone loss (AIBL) in breast cancer patients. Methods A total of 65 patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 32 in the control group taking calcium D, and 33 in the treatment group taking calcium D and Bushen-Qiangjin capsule. After a 3-month treatment, the bone mineral density T (BMD), bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP), bone gla protein (BGP) and tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TrACP) of two groups were evaluated. Results The BMD increased significantly after treatment in both groups (P<0.05), and the therapeutic efficacy of the treatment group was better than of the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the level of BALP (308.76 ± 10.99 U/L vs. 280.00 ± 7.44 U/L, t=8.170) and the BGP (42.21 ± 3.04 ng/ml vs. 34.38 ± 2.06 ng/ml, t=6.818) of the treatment group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0.01). The level of TrACP decreased significantly after treatment in both groups (P<0.05), and the TrACP (60.12 ± 4.58 U/L vs. 67.25±4.06 U/L, t=1.653) of treatment group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions The Bushen-Qiangjin capsule can produce a content efficacy in treating AIBL in breast cancer patients, improving the BMD and bone metabolism.

Objective To conduct a prospective phase Ⅱ clinical study to explore the distribution of CYP2D6 gene polymorphism in Chinese population and its relationship with the metabolism of tamoxifen in early-stage hormonal receptor-positive breast cancer. Methods CYP2D6 genotype was tested by Sanger sequencing using the ABI 3500 Genetic Analyzer. Plasma concentrations of tamoxifen and endoxifen were measured using the HPLC-MS/MS(API 2000)assay. We downloaded the data of CYP2D6 allele from the CPIP database. Results In Chi-nese patients,the most common alleles were CYP2D6*1,*2,and *10;the predominant diplotypes were *1/*10 (38.3%)and*10/*10(18.8%). The distribution of metabolic phenotype,plasma concentration of endoxifen,and endoxifen:tamoxifen plasma concentration ratio were inconsistent between the normal metabolic phenotype(EM) and the intermediate phenotype(IM)under different CYP2D6 activity prediction criteria.The differences in the ratios and endoxifen plasma concentrations were statistically significant between the three groups by cluster analysis. Conclusions The CYP2D6 genotype distribution in Chinese population is different from that in the Western popu-lation. There is considerable variation of serum endoxifen concentration in Chinese breast cancer patients possess-ing the phenotype previously known as the intermediate active metabolizers of CYP2D6. Therefore,in the current era of precision medicine,the standard CYP2D6 genotype-phenotype classification system cannot properly stratify the Chinese population with different levels of endoxifen plasma concentration.

Objective:To detect the incidence of muscle mass loss in the adults and explore its relevant influencing factors.Methods:A total of 1 503 participants aged between 18 and 65 years old were collected from the Department of Preventive Treatment of Disease and Health Management Center of First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from March 2019 to October 2021. All subjects completed physical and laboratory examination and bioelectrical impedance analysis. According to the cutpoint of plasma triglycerides concentration≥1.7 mmol/L, waist circumference≥85 cm in men or≥80 cm in women, 1 503 subjects were divided into four groups: normal triglycerides and waist circumference group, normal waist circumference and hypertriglyceridemia group, abdominal obesity and normal triglycerides group, and hypertriglyceridemic-waist phenotype(HTWC) group. Subjects were also divided into 4 groups according to age. Skeletal muscle mass index(ASMI) was calculated according to the skeletal muscle mass of the limbs. Differences of the ASMI and other relevant indicators among the above four groups were analyzed, and body composition was compared among four age groups. Then explore whether HTWC phenotype was an independent risk factor for the occurrence of sarcopenia in different age groups of different gender.Results:The level of triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure in HTWC group were higher than those in the normal group(all P<0.001). But the incidence of the muscle mass loss in the HTWC group was much lower than that in the other three groups( P<0.001). The incidence of muscle mass loss in overall subjects was 9.2%, in which man was 2.05 times higher than women(12.9% vs 6.3%). There is no statistically significant difference in the incidence of muscle mass loss between the 18-35 age group and the 56-65 age group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that body mass index, body fat percentage, bone mineral content were independent factors affecting muscle loss in 18-45 year-old adults. After adjustment for other risk factors, HTWC phenotype was still not an independent influencing factor of sarcopenia( OR=1.679, 95% CI 0.523-5.386, P=0.384). Conclusion:HTWC phenotype was not an independent influencing factor of sarcopenia. To prevent the occurrence of sarcopenia in middle-aged and young adults, in addition to assessing the muscle mass, attention should also be given to the measurement of body mass index, bone mineral content, and body fat percentage.