Objective To observe the effects of berberine hydrochloride on the secretion of interleukin-6(IL-6)from human periodontal ligament cells(PDLCs)cultured in vitro.Methods Periodontal ligament tissues were isolated from extracted human premolars,and PDLCs were cultured in vitro.After identification by immunohistochemistry technique,human PDLCs were divided into LPS group and NLPS group according to whether lipopolysaccharide(LPS,50 ?g/mL)was contained in cell culture media.Then in accordance with the final concentrations of berberine hydrochloride in cell culture media(0,0.010,0.020,and 0.030 g/L),the groups were subdivided into LPS and NLPS control group,LPS1 and NLPS1 group,LPS2 and NLPS2 group,LPS3 and NLPS3 group.IL-6 contents in supernatants of each group were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and statistical analysis and comparison were conducted as well.Results Compared with corresponding LPS and NLPS groups,IL-6 contents in supernatants of LPS3 group and NLPS3 group reduced markedly(P

AIM: The aim of this investigation was to confirm the best operation conditions in the membrane separation of protein from the homogenate of red earthworm, Eisenia faefida. METHODS: Ultrafiltration membrane of fresh red earthworm with the cut-off of 10 000 was used as the target process, with the homogenate flux as index, the best value of operation parameters such as pressure、 temperature, surface rotation speed and feed concentration were fixed on. RESULTS: (1) The best suitable operation conditions were 0.25 MPa, 30?C , 200 r/min, pH=6.7, 33.3% (w:w) concentration and not a bit of NaCl. (2) The molecular weight distribution of protein in the homogenate of red earthworm mainly lay between 50 000～100 000. CONCLUSION: The obtained experimental results will provide pilot scale test with data support.

Fanconi anemia (FA) is an rare autosomal recessive inherited disease which manifests progressive marrow failure, congenital bone malformation, high risk to cancers and so on. Chromatin of FA cells display auto-instability and high hypersensitivity to interstrand DNA cross-links such as mitomycin C. As normally FA develop into acute myeloid leukemia easily, it has been regarded as pre-leukemia state. Till now 11 FA genes have been found and play a role in sustaining stability of gene groups through the same mechanism. As an active connecting protein, FANCF protein play an important part in correct FA complex formation. Which makes FANCD2 single ubiquitin. Ubiquitin FANCD2 induces chromatin and BRCA1 interact, and repair injured DNA. FA gene defect makes gene group instable and increases the risk of chromatin collapse, which finally leads to acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome.

Objective:To observe the difference of the therapeutic effect between heat-sensitive moxibustion and warm needling therapy for cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type (CSA).
Methods:A total of 60 cases with CSA who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a heat-sensitive moxibustion (HSM) group and a warm needling therapy (WNT) group according to the visiting sequences, with 30 cases in each group. Patients in the former group were treated by heat-sensitive moxibustion, while patients in the latter group were treated by warm needling therapy. Both groups were treated once every other day, with 10 times as 1 course of treatment, and the therapeutic effects were evaluated after 1 course of treatment.
Results:After 1 course of treatment, the total effective rate of the HSM group was 93.3%, versus 83.3% in the WNT group. There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05).
Conclusion:Heat-sensitive moxibustion has better therapeutic effect for CSA than warm needling therapy.

Objective To explore the mechanism of lower molecular weight heparin(LMWH) in the treatment of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP). Methods Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: Sham group(S group),severe acute pancreatitis group(SAP group) and LMWH treatment group(H group). The serum amylase,IL-6,expressions of p65 mRNA and the activity of NF-?B were tested. Results The value of amylase and IL-6 in SAP group was significantly higher than that in H group (P

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is found to express at high levels in a variety of solid tumors including gliomas. This study was to examine the effect of an EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (AG1478) alone or in combination with cisplatin (CDDP) on the growth of glioma cells (U87). U87 glioma cells were treated with AG1478 (10 μmol/L) or CDDP (25 μmol/L) as a single agent or in combination for 24 or 48 h. The expression of EGFR and the components in its downstream signaling pathway [extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), protein kinase B (AKT)] in U87 glioma cells was detected by Western blotting. Cell growth, cell cycle distribution and cell apoptosis were determined by MTT method and flow cytometry, respectively. The results showed that CDDP could induce the activation of EGFR and the components in its downstream signaling pathways in a concentration-dependent manner. The combined treatment of AG1478 with CDDP could inhibit the proliferation of U87 glioma cells, arrest the cell cycle and promote cell apoptosis. In the EGFR signaling pathway, AG1478 decreased the phosphorylation of ERK, AKT and EGFR in U87 glioma cells. It was concluded that the combined treatment of AG1478 and CDDP may exert synergistic inhibitory effects on the growth of glioma cells by suppressing the activities of EGFR, AKT and ERK.

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of warm needling plus acupoint sticking therapy for primary dysmenorrhea.
Methods:A total of 60 eligible cases were randomly allocated into a treatment group (n=30) and a control group (n=30) according to their sequence of consultation. Patients in the treatment group were treated with warm needling combined with acupoint sticking therapy, whereas patients in the control group were treated with oral Ibuprofen (Fenbid) capsules. After two menstrual cycles, the visual analogue scale (VAS) score, COX menstrual symptom scale (CMSS) and clinical efficacy were compared between the two groups.
Results:After treatment, the VAS and CMSS scores were significantly reduced in both groups, indicating that both treatment protocols can remarkably alleviate pain. There was a between-group statistical difference in comparing the CMSS score (P<0.05), but no between-group statistical difference in the VAS score (P>0.05). However, the follow-up visit showed between-group statistical differences in comparing VOA and CMSS scores (bothP<0.01). The clinical effect, relapse rate and long-term efficacy in the treatment group were better than those in the control group.
Conclusion:Warm needling plus acupoint sticking therapy is a simple but effective therapy for primary dysmenorrhea. In addition, it causes fewer cases with relapse.

Objective To analyse the effect of berberine on D-dimer, fibrinogen (FIB) and interleukin-6(IL-6) in peripheral blood of ovarian cancer patients.Methods 130 cases selected from the hospital were diagnosed as unilateral ovarian cancer, treated by surgery and chemotherapy.The patients were divided into control group (25 cases) and experimental group (105 cases), and the experimental group were randomly divided into A, B, C three groups, 35 cases in each group.The experimental group received berberine hydrochloride tablets, orally, three times a day, on the basis of conventional chemotherapy.The experimental groups were divided into three subgroups according to the dosage: A group: 0.3 g, B group: 0.2 g, C group:0.1 g, 35 cases in each group, continuously treated for 2 weeks.The levels of D-dimer, FIB and IL-6 and quality of life score were detected before and after treatment.Results After treatment, D-dimer level in each subgroup of experimental group was lower than that in control group, respectively, and A group