AIM: To investigate the role of angiotensin II (Ang II)and Ang II receptor (Ang II R) in the ischemic injury of kidney.METHODS: The expression of renal Ang II type 1 receptor (AT 1R) gene in renovascular hypertensive rats was detected by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and levels of Ang II in the kidney and plasma were examined by radioimmunoassay.RESULTS: The study showed that the contents of Ang II in plasma and renal tissue in experimental group were increased signifiantly ( P

Nanobacteria (NB) is a kind of new bacteria with a diameter of 8 0~500 nm. It has specific mineralizing ability. As a active nidus it can attac h, invade and damage the renal epithelium of collecting ducts and papilla, and t hen form apatite which being the center to induce formation of kidney stones. I n the paper, the research progress on nanobateria contained in kidney stones and its role in kidney stones formation were summarized. The simulation in vitro a nd animal models of kidney stones formation induced by nanobateria were discusse d.

Objective To investigate the clinical value of MRI in the preoperative evaluation of breast cancer compared with mammography and ultrasonography. Methods A total of 35 patients with breast cancer were examined preoperatively with dynamic contrast enhanced MRI, mammography and ultrasonography. The findings were evaluated and compared with surgical biopsy. Results The detection rates of breast cancer with MRI, mammography and ultrasonography was 100%, 74.29% and 82.86%, respectively. MRI, mammographic and ultrasonographic measurement of tumor size had correlation coefficient to pathologic findings (r=0.94, 0.87, 0.70, respectively). The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of detection of intraductal spread of MRI, mammography and ultrasonography was 100%, 80.00% and 88.57% (P＜0.05), 66.67%, 95.00% and 82.86% (P＞0.05), 33.33%, 95.00% and 68.57% (P＞0.05), respectively. Conclusion MRI can detect breast cancer, especially intraductal spread more sensitively than mammography and ultrasonography.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the inner quality of two kinds of single decoction solution. METHODS: The methods of HPLC, UV, TLC etc. were used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis. RESULTS: The contents of main components in single decoction solution of herbs in granule form were higher than those in slice form- CONCLUSION: The decocting rate of herbs in granule form is higher. It is worth popularizing.

Objective To determine the influence of stellate ganglion block on myocardial ischemial reperfusion arrhythmia.Methods Sixteen rabbits were divided randomly into two groups : group A(control group), group B (experimental group) was left lateral stellate ganglion blocks. Myocardial ischemia reperfusion model in vivo was carried out routinely. Blood samplies were taken from coronary sinus for the determination of neuropeptide(NPY) and noradrenaline(NE) at the following time point before LAD crossclamping , 5min, 30min after reperfusion.The occurrence of RA was measured in 1～5min during reperfusion.Results The level of plasma NPY and NE were significantly reduced at 5min, 30min after reperfusion (P

OBJECTIVE:To study the stability of Yinzhihuang injection(YZH) mixed with 5% glucose solution,10% glucose solution,glucose in normal saline,normal saline and Ringer's solution.METHODS:After YZH mixed with infusion fluid under room temperature,the contents of baicalin were determined with UV-spectrophotometry at different time periods within 24h,the apperance was observed,the pH values of baicalin were detected and identified by TLC.RESULTS:Under room temperature,after YZH mixed with Ringer's solution,the pH value of baicalin was markedly changed and a lot of white particles appeared;after YZH mixed with GNS,no changes of pH value and content of baicalin were found within 24h.When YZH mixed with other 3 kinds of infusion fluid,there were no changes in pH value and content of baicalin within 2h,however,in mixing with NS,the number of insoluble particles produced was beyond the standard.CONCLUSION:YZH should not be mixed with NS or Ringer's solution but it is compatible with 5%GS,10%GS and GNS,however,it should be mixed with them just before use and used up within 2h.

OBJECTIVE:To set up the quality standard for Xiaoyan San METHODS:Rheum officinale,Flos Lonicerae and Capejasmine were identified by TLC method The contents of emodin and chrysophanol in Xiaoyan San were determined by HPLC RESULTS:The linear range and average recovery of emodin was 21 12～105 6ng/ml(r=0 9 998,n=5) and 98 78%;The linear range and average recovery of chrysophanol were 29 28～146 4ng/ml(r=0 9 998,n=5) and 99 45% respectively CONCLUSION:The method is convenient,accurate and practicable It can be used for quality control in production of Xiaoyan San

OBJECTIVE:To compare the contents of hesperidin in raw Fructus Aurantii Immaturus and its processed products.METHODS:HPLC was used for the quantitative analysis of raw Fructus Aurantii Immaturus and its processed products.RESULTS:The content of hesperidin in vinegar-fried Fructus Aurantii Immaturus was the highest and that in the bran-fried Fructus Aurantii Immaturus was the lowest.CONCLUSION:It is suggested that there exist significant differences in intrinsic quality among various processed products of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus.

Objective To establish the technique of loading trehalose into human platelets including temperature, time and concentration of trehalose loading. Methods Intracellular trehalose concentration versus loading time curves at 37℃ and 16℃, mean plateletee volume(MPV) versus loading time curves, and loading concentration curves were investigated and compared. Then loading time and temperature for high loading efficiency of trehalose into human platelets were ascertained. Intracellular trehalose versus trehalose loading concentration curves were made, and loading efficiency was caculated. Results The trehalose loading efficiency of 4 hours at 37℃ was significantly higher than that at 16℃ (11.6% vs 5.6%). MPV at 16℃ increased 43.2% compared with at 37℃, but had no changes along with the change of loading time and concentration. When loading at 37℃, MPV change was positively related with loading time and concentration, and loading time and loading concentration had a cooperative effect. MPV had no changes in 1～4hours loading when trehalose loading concentration was under 50mM. MPV increased with the increase of loading time and concentration when trehalose loading concentration was above 50mM. When trehalose loading concentration was 45mM, loading efficiency at 37℃ reached 13.86% 4 hours aftr loading. Conclusion The basic parameter of trehalose loading technique of human platelets was loading temperature at 37℃, loading time for 4 hours, and loading concentration of 45mM.