Objective:To develop the UPLC-MS/MS method for the determination of hesperidin, oleanolic acid, ephedrine and glycyrrhizic acid in Erchen Decoction. Methods:The separation was performed on Phenomenex Gemini C18, isocratic elution was carried out with mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile - 2 mmol/L ammonium formate. The mass spectrometer was operated in the positive and negative ionization electrospray (ESI) mode using multiple monitoring (MRM) for analysis of four components. External standard methods fix quantity. The precursor to product ion transitions monitored for hesperidin, oleanolic acid, ephedrine and glycyrrhizic acid were m/z 611.2→303.1, 455.2→407.2, 166.2→148.2 and 821.4→350.9, respectively. Results:Hesperidin, oleanolic acid, ephedrine and glycyrrhizic acid were all analyzed exactly, the linear ranges were 0.010 0-0.400 0, 0.006 3-0.250 0, 0.012 5-0.500 0, 0.002 5-0.100 0 ng, respectively. The r were 0.998 2, 0.998 8, 0.999 4 and 0.999 1, respectively. The recovery rateof the four analytes ranged from 98.45% to 102.60% and the RSD were all below 1.67%. Conclusion:This UPLC-MS/MS method is sensitive, accurate and suitable hwhich could be applied for the determination of hesperidin, oleanolic acid, ephedrine and glycyrrhizic acid in Erchen Decoction.

In order to illustrate the effects of furfural, one of the most common inhibitory compounds in lignocellulosic hydrolysate, on oleaginous yeast Rhodotorula glutinis, we investigated the effects of different concentrations of furfural (0.1, 0.4, 0.6 and 1.5 g/L) on the biomass and lipid production of R. glutinis, as well as the effects of 1.0 g/L furfural on the utilization of glucose and xylose. Results showed that: when the furfural concentration reached 1.5 g/L, the lag phrase time was extended to 96 h, and the residual glucose was up to 17.7 g/L, with maximum biomass of only 6.6 g/L, which accounted for 47% of that in the basic medium (furfural-free), and the corresponding lipid content was reduced about 50%. Furfural showed lighter inhibitory degree on R. glutinis when xylose acted as the carbon source than glucose was the carbon source; more C18 fatty acids or unsaturated C18 fatty acids were generated in the presence of furfural.
Biomass ; Carbon ; Culture Media ; Fatty Acids ; biosynthesis ; Furaldehyde ; chemistry ; Glucose ; Industrial Microbiology ; Rhodotorula ; growth & development ; metabolism ; Xylose

Two hundred and twenty five children aged 4-12 years with phimosis were treated by flexible dilatation combined with topical betamethasone cream from January 2003 to January 2015.Two hundred and eight cases (92.44％) were completely cured and penile edema and urination were returned to normal 7 d after a single operation;while,17 children received 2-3 additional flexible expansion.During follow-up of 2-24 months,221 children achieved the cure standards with an overall cure rate of 98.22％.Flexible dilatation combined with topical betamethasone cream is effective modality for phimosis in children,with less surgical trauma and low complication rate.

Objective To study the preliminary effects of percutaneously looped thread transection on the surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods A total of 72 cases (103 sides) were treated from January 2012 to Decem?ber 2014 (27 males and 45 females, aged 22-94 years, with an average of 51.3 years). Among all the cases, 21 cases (30 sides) were treated with open decompression and 51 cases (73 sides) were treated with percutaneously looped thread transection. We did the incision in the ulnaris hypothenar pattern, revealed and cut off the transverse carpal ligament to decompress the carpal tunnel in the open surgery. Percutaneously looped thread transection was under the guidance of ultrasound, threading from the deep and shallow transverse carpal ligament, respectively, forming loops to cut off and decompressed the carpal tunnel. We observed the me?dian nerve aspect ratio (the ratio of length to width of the uncinatum median nerve on transverse section) and swelling ratio (the ra?tio of area of median nerve on transverse section of pisiform and distal radius) under ultrasound before, during and 3 months after operation. Telephone follow?up was conducted in postoperative 3 months according to the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) to evaluate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist joint function. Results There were 11 cases lost in the fol?low?up, and 61 cases were followed up for 3 to 27 months, with an average of 11.6 months. The preoperative BCTQ scores of open decompression group and looped thread transection group were 28.5±4.6 and 29.4±5.3, respectively. There was no statistically sig?nificant difference between two groups (t=1.34, P=0.528). The postoperative 3 months BCTQ scores were 16.3±5.7 and 15.7±4.9. There was no statistically significant difference between two groups (t=1.12, P=0.674). The median nerve aspect ratios measured under ultrasound of open decompression group before and 3 months after operation were 3.8 ± 0.7 and 2.6 ± 0.4, respectively. The swelling ratios were 2.3±0.4 and 1.2±0.3. The difference of preoperative and postoperative changes was statistically significant (P<0.05). The median nerve aspect ratios measured under ultrasound of looped thread transection group before and 3 months after op?eration were 3.9±0.6 and 2.7±0.5, respectively. The swelling ratios were 2.1±0.3 and 1.4±0.4. The difference of preoperative and postoperative changes was statistically significant (P<0.05). There were no infection, poor healing, blood vessel and nerve damage after operation in both two groups. Conclusion Percutaneously looped thread transaction under ultrasound for the surgical treat?ment of CTS has less trauma and rapid recovery. It can improve the symptoms of median nerve stimulation, restore the morphology and function of the median nerve and reach the same effects as the open decompression surgery.

Objective To investigate the remineralization effects of the Aominqing dental desensitizer and the fluoride dentifrice on the demineralized enamels. Methods Sixty-three teeth were randomly divided into three groups after demineralization , then was remineralized for eight days by using Aominqing dental desensitizer, fluoride dentifrice (1.1 g/L), and deionized water, respectively. The thin sections of teeth were analyzed under the con-focal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). The morphology of the surface of teeth was observed under the scanning electron microscope (SEM). Results Under CLSM, the evaluation parameter area of the fluorescent lesion (A,μm2) processed by Aominqing and by fluoride was (3.19 ± 0.19) × 104, (3.61 ± 0.26) × 104 μm2, respectively. The total fluorescence (TF) was (0.61 ± 0.09) × 106, (0.89 ± 0.15) × 106, average fluorescent of the lesion(AF) was (18.98 ± 1.56), (24.65 ± 2.39), and the above parameters were all less than those in the blank control group [A=(4.89 ± 0.24) × 104 μm2,TF=(1.78 ± 0.21) × 106, AF = 36.29 ± 2.57] (P < 0.01). The evaluation parameters in the Aominqing group were less than those in the fluoride dentifrice group(P < 0.05). Under SEM, the surface of the group processed by Aominqing was the smoothest, compared to the fluoride dentifrice group and the blank control group. Conclusions Both Aominqing dental desensitizer and fluoride dentifrice (1.1 g/L) have the remineralization effects on the demineralized enamels, and the former has a stronger effect.

Objective To study the function of hypoxia mimics of different exposure time of deferasirox in improving the growth of micrangium in a narrow pedicle flap.Methods Fourty male SD rats were divided into 2 groups:experimental group was fed with deferasirox 100 mg/kg per day from 1d,3d,5d and 7d,respectively,before the surgery of transferring the narrow pedicle flap,while control group just fed with saline.After 7 days,the immunohistochemistry,Western blot and quantitative reverse transcription-PCR (qPCR) were performed to examine the expression of CD34.qPCR was used to examine the expression of HIF-1α,VEGF in order to investigate the regulatory effect of deferasirox in improving the growth of micrangium and the distinction among the different exposed time of deferasirox in the narrow pedicle flap.Results The deferasirox group exhibited a marked improvement in flap healing time,and with the increasing administration time of deferasirox,the expression of MVD,HIF-1α and VEGF was improved in each treated group (P＜0.05).Conclusions Deferasirox can induce HIF-1α secretion and increase CD34 expression,and so deferasirox can protect endothelial cells from hypoxic and ischaemic injury.

Objective To investigate the effect of deferasirox on DLL4 expression and angiogenesis in a narrow pedicle and random flap in rats.Methods Twenty SD rats were randomly divided into the deferagirox group and control group.Rats were subjected to deferagirox of 100 mg · kg-1 · d-1 inthe experimental groups,respectively and the same dose saline in the control group for 1 week. In each group,flap were created in the bilateral back of each rats.Ratio of length to width of tissue in the pedicle portion and the flap portion was 1 cm × 1 cm and 3 cm × 3 cm,respectively.The tissue samples were taken from the pedicle and the middle portions of the flap.The DLL4 and CD105 expression was also detected with immunohistochemistry (SABC).Results Compared with control group,whatever in the pedicle portion or the middle portion,there was a significant increase of microvessels marked by CD105 and a significant decrease of flap microvessels stained by DLL4 in the deferagirox group.In both groups,compared with the pedicle portion,there was a significant increase of microvessels marked by CD105 and DLL4 in the the middle portion.Conclusions Deferasirox can in crease the CD105 expression and angiogenesis of the slender narrow pedicle random flap.This process might be related to the inhibition of DLL4 protein expression,which is significant in the notch signaling pathway.

BACKGROUND:Resin infiltration is a novel approach in treating non-cavitated caries lesions on smooth surfaces, and the effectiveness comparison between resin infiltration and remineralizing therapy is required.
OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of resin infiltration and remineralizing therapy on inhibition of non-cavitated lesions in vitro.
METHODS:Three subsurface lesions were created on 35 bovine labial specimens. One of the lesions was permeated with Icon? infiltrant, one was applied by 0.1%NaF solution daily for 7 consecutive days, whereas one lesion remained as the untreated control. Subsequently, half of each specimen was covered with nail varnish
(baseline) and the other half was re-exposed to a demineralizing solution for 5 days (experimental). The specimens were cut perpendicularly to the surface, stained with Rhodamine B and observed with fluorescence microscope.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:For lesions permeated with Icon? infiltrant and applied by 0.1%NaF solution, the progression of lesion depth was significantly decreased (P<0.05) compared with the untreated control. Lesions permeated with Icon? infiltrant got more significantly reduced lesion progression (P<0.05) compared with the ones applied by 0.1%NaF solution. It can be concluded that both resin infiltration and remineralizing therapy have active effects on inhibition of non-cavitated lesions, and fil ing the pores with Icon? infiltrant can inhibit further demineralization even better.

Objective To understand the present situation and requirements of health education in schistosomiasis control in Hubei Province,so as to improve the health education to the targeted people. Method Through the questionnaire survey and field investigation,the data of the present situation and requirements of health education in schistosomiasis control were collect-ed in 24 counties(cities)of Hubei Province,and these data included the related institution structure of health education,basic information of personnel,equipment,funds,and health education working form. All the data collected were analyzed and evalu-ated. Results Among the 24 counties,there were 12 independent departments of health education,accounting for 50%. In terms of the basic information of the health education staff,the youngest person was 34 years old and the eldest was 58 years old,and the mean age was 46.55± 6.9 years. For the formal school education of the staff,5 had senior high school or below edu-cation (20.8%),16 had college education (66.7%),3 had bachelor degree or above (12.5%). There were 10 counties (41.70%)with the special funds for health education work but there were 3 counties(12.50%)without the special funds. Con-clusion The effectiveness of health education work in schistosomiasis control is remarkable,but there are still deficiencies in professional staff and funds in Hubei Province.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of delayed skin grafting combined traction in severe joint cicatricial contracture.

METHODSAt the first stage, the joint cicatricial contracture was released completely with protection of vessels, nerves and tendons. The wound was covered with allogenetic skin or biomaterials. After skin traction for 7-14 days, the joint could reach the extension position. Then the skin graft was performed on the wound. 25 cases were treated from Mar. 2000 to May. 2013.

RESULTSPrimary healing was achieved at the second stage in all the cases. The skin graft had a satisfactory color and elasticity. Joint function was normal. All the patients were followed up for 3 months to 11 years with no hypertrophic scar and contraction relapse, except for one case who didn' t have enough active exercise on shoulder joint.

CONCLUSIONDelayed skin grafting combined traction can effectively increase the skin graft survival rate and improve the joint function recovery.

Biocompatible Materials ; therapeutic use ; Cicatrix, Hypertrophic ; Combined Modality Therapy ; methods ; Contracture ; surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Recovery of Function ; Recurrence ; Skin Transplantation ; methods ; Tendons ; Traction ; methods ; Wound Healing