Objective To establish the HPLC fingerprint of Sanhuang Xiexin Decoction and provide a method to study the potential basis and the changing of the chemical component for it in different compati- bility.Methods An HPLC method was established with Shimadzu ODS column(150 mm?4.6 mm, 5?m),the mobile phase was methanol-water-0.1% phosphoric acid(0.01 mol/L potassium phosphate monobasic,pH 2.8)as gradient elution,the flow rate was 1.0 mL/min,and the detection wavelength was 260 nm.Through comparing and analyzing the relative retention time of this decoction and of its composi- tion which are positive and negative control fingerprints,the main chromatographic peak origins were con- firmed;The correlated chromatographic peaks were identified by contrasting chromatographic peak reten- tion time and adding reference substances to the sample.Results All tested samples contained the 32 common peaks,the relativity of them were analyzed and 11 peaks were indicated.The similarity of ten batches of samples exceeded 0.92.Conclusion This method shows sensitive and good repeatability,all of the contents are separated well.It is used to determine Sanhuang Xiexin Decoction and its relative prepara- tions.

Objective To study the impacts of lipopolysaccharide on expressions of Cx43 and TLR4 proteins in bladder cancer cell lines and on cell proliferation and apoptosis. Methods 5637 cells were cultured in vitro. After stimulation with LPS,expressions of Cx43 and TLR4 proteins were detected by Western blot in bladder cancer 5637 cell. The proliferation and apoptosis in the 5637?control group,5637?LPS group,and 5637?LPS +cisplatin group were detected by CCK?8(cell counting kit)and flow cytometry. Results The gene expression of Cx43 in the 5637?LPS group was significantly higher than that in the 5637?control group(t=3.892,P=0.012). The expressions of TLR4 and Cx43 in 5637?LPS group were significantly higher than those in the 5637?control group(t=7.029,P=0.019;and t=18.17,P=0.003). The proliferation was significantly decreased in the 5637?control group as compared with the 5637?LPS group (t = 8.756,P = 0.018). The apoptotic rate was (8.3 ± 1.58)% in the 5637?control group and (7.8 ± 2.03)% in the 5637?LPS group,with no significant statistical difference(t = 2.935,P = 0.099). However,the rate of the 5637?cisplatin group(60 ± 4.35)%was higher than that in 5637?cisplatin + LPS group(52 ± 6.25)%,the difference was statistically significant(t = 6.992,P =0.019). Conclusions Under the stimulation of LPS,bladder tumor cells may induce tumor cells to escape immune surveillance by increasing the expressions of TLR4 and Cx43.

Adenocarcinoma ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Female ; Humans ; Precancerous Conditions ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Retrospective Studies ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Vaginal Smears ; methods

Objective To invesgate the effect of P-glycoprotein(PGP)inhibitor,verapamil,on electrobiological activity and seizure behavior in phenytoin-carbamazepine(PHT-CBZ)resistant rats.Methods The model of medically intractable epilepsy was established by kindling of amygdale. Verapamil was applied to PHT-CBZ resistant rats,followed by the observation on after discharge threshold (ADT),after discharge duration(ADD)and seizure activity.Results Compared with the control group, the ADT was higher in PHT-CBZ resistant rats peritoneally injected with verapamil((238.0?32.2)?A vs (177.0?23.3)?A,P

trimester. Conclusion Moderate and severe PIH early developed during pregnancy could increase the risk of perinatal mortality, while cesarean delivery could decrease the risks in women with PIH.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the clinical characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in phlegm specimens of positive patients, so as to provide evidences for the nosocomial infection control.

METHODSWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 211 hospitalized patients who were MRSA-positive in their phlegm specimens in PUMC Hospital from January 2005 to October 2007.

RESULTSAmong the 211 patients, 196 (92.9%) had received antibiotics three months before the detection of MRSA, and 128 (60.7%) had received more than three antibiotics. Over 90% of MRSA were resistant to levofloxacin, erythromycin, clindamycin, and gentamicin, and 73.9% were resistant to rifampicin.

CONCLUSIONSImproper use of antibiotics should be avoided. Vancomycin is the first choice for MRSA treatment.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; therapeutic use ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Cross Infection ; drug therapy ; microbiology ; Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ; drug effects ; isolation & purification ; Middle Aged ; Respiratory Tract Infections ; drug therapy ; microbiology ; Retrospective Studies ; Sputum ; microbiology ; Staphylococcal Infections ; drug therapy ; microbiology ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVESTo understand the relation between nitric oxide (NO) level in seminal plasma and male fertility.

METHODSThe levels of NO in seminal plasma of 174 fertile males and 217 abnormospermia patients were measured by using the reductase of nitric acid, Greiss reagent and spectrophotometry.

RESULTS1. NO was found in all 174 samples (20-49 years) of fertile males which was (27.78 +/- 5.81) mumol/L. The NO level in seminal plasma in fertile males was became higher after age 40, and there was no significant difference between 20-29-year-old [(26.25 +/- 5.52) mumol/L] and 30-39-year-old[(28.11 +/- 5.87) mumol/L]. But the group of 40-49-year-old[(30.17 +/- 6.14) mumol/L] had a higher level of NO in seminal plasma than 20-29-year-old (P < 0.05). 2. The seminal plasma samples from nine types of abnormospermia were measured, which all had a higher level of NO than fertile males. In abnormospermia, the level of NO in seminal plasma of the patients with single abnormality increased slightly, two abnormality obviously increased, and the highest level of NO in seminal plasma appeared in three abnormality.

CONCLUSIONSThis results confirmed that proper level of NO in seminal plasma may regulate the spermatogenesis.

Adult ; Case-Control Studies ; Humans ; Infertility, Male ; metabolism ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Nitric Oxide ; metabolism ; Semen ; metabolism ; Spectrophotometry

OBJECTIVETo investigate the prevalence of thyroid nodules and influencing factors among employees of a company in Qingdao.

METHODSThrough questionnaires, physical examination, thyroid ultrasonography and urinary iodine test, personal health information and examinations of thyroid nodules of 9612 serving and retired employees in a company in 2010 who had lived in Qingdao for more than 5 years were collected to investigate the prevalence of thyroid nodules and its influencing factors.

RESULTSThe prevalence of thyroid nodules was 36.56% (3514/9612). The prevalence rates of single nodules and multiple nodules were 18.39% (1768/9612) and 18.16% (1746/9612) respectively. With increasing urinary iodine level, the prevalence of multiple thyroid nodules decreased from 25.51% (366/14350)(urinary iodine < or = 100 microg/L) to 12.99% (214/1648) (urinary iodine > 300 microg/L) showing a clear downward trend (chi2 = 67.11, P < 0.01). The prevalence rates of thyroid nodules among males and females were 31.28% (2283/7299) and 53.22% (1231/2313) (P < 0.01) respectively. With increasing age, the prevalence of thyroid nodules gradually increased from 7.95% (67/843) (19 - 29 years old) to 58.81% (267/454) ( >70 years old) among males and increased from 23.74% (33/139) (19 - 29 years old) to 80.38% (127/158) ( >70 years old) among females. The prevalence of thyroid nodules among males and females showed an increasing trend with age (male: chi2 = 434.12, P < 0.01; female: chi2 = 40.74, P < 0.01). The results of logistic regression showed that compared with males, females were more susceptible to thyroid nodules (OR = 2.809, 95% CI: 2.444 - 3.228). Smoking (OR = 1.394, 95% CI: 1.249 - 1.556), hypertension (OR = 1.155, 95% CI: 1.040 - 1.282), diabetes ( OR = 1.228, 95% CI: 1.039 - 1.452) and overweight (OR = 1.199, 95% CI: 1.078 - 1.333) might be risk factors for thyroid nodules after adjusting for age and gender.

CONCLUSIONThe prevalence of thyroid nodules was high among the employees. In order to reduce the thyroid nodules, smoking cessation and weight control should be promoted. Blood pressure and glucose level should be actively controlled for patients with hypertension and (or) diabetes.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; China ; epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Logistic Models ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Occupational Health ; Prevalence ; Risk Factors ; Sex Distribution ; Thyroid Nodule ; epidemiology ; Young Adult

Primary angiitis of the central nervous system is a rare and difficult entity. Here we represented the clinical and pathological features of a patient with little response to steroid before definite diagnosis. The 50-year-old male had a fluctuating disease course for more than 3 years. He presented visual disorders, seizure, cognitive impairment, hypersomnia, unsteady gait, dysphasia, dysphagia, and incontinence. Magnetic resonance imaging showed multiple, supratentorial and infratentorial abnormal signals, while cerebrospinal fluid and cerebral angiography were normal. Magnetic resonance spectrum showed a decrease of N-acetyl-aspartate. Brain biopsy revealed nongranulomatous lymphatic vasculitis with reactive gliosis, cicatrization, demyelination and focal hemorrhages.
Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Vasculitis, Central Nervous System ; diagnosis

OBJECTIVETo investigate the protective action of Epimedium against chemotherapy-induced damage to rat epididymides.

METHODSFifty 60-day-old male rats were divided into a control, a model and a treatment group. Procarbazine was injected into the abdominal cavity of the model rats at the dose of 30 mg/(kg x d). In addition to procarbazine, Epimedium was given intragastrically to the treatment group. The changes in the ultrastructure of the epididymis were observed after 10 and 20 days.

RESULTSElectron microscopy showed that the chemotherapy-induced damages to the epididymal epithelia mainly included cell swelling, local cavitation of mitochondria, tumor-like change in nucleoli, agglutination of marginal translocation of heterochromatin and cell apoptosis. The damage to the epithelial ultrastructure was slight in the treatment group as compared with the model rats. Chemotherapy significantly affected sperm concentration, sperm viability and sialic acid (SA), which were (15.59 +/- 4.01) x 10(6)/ml, (76.71 +/- 10.11)% and (19.38 +/- 9.34) g/mg prot in the model group in comparison with (10.63 +/- 3.82) x 10(6)/ml (P < 0.01), (60.03 +/- 7.54)% (P < 0.01) and (13.62 +/- 7.81) g/g prot (P < 0.05) in the control. Epimedium significantly increased sperm viability in the treatment group (60.03 +/- 7.54)% as compared with the model rats (69.90 +/- 12.58)% (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONEpimedium can lessen chemotherapy-induced damage to the epididymis and protect the reproductive function of rats.

Animals ; Antineoplastic Agents ; toxicity ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Epididymis ; drug effects ; physiopathology ; ultrastructure ; Epimedium ; chemistry ; Infertility, Male ; chemically induced ; physiopathology ; prevention & control ; Male ; Microscopy, Electron, Transmission ; Phytotherapy ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley