A rapid, novel spectrofluorimetric method to determine epristeride (EP) in biological fluids and a pharmaceutical formulation was developed, based on the fact that fluorescence intensity of L-tryptophan could be quenched by EP in the medium of pH ? 9.0. The various factors influencing fluorescence quenching were discussed. The quenching mechanism was investigated with the quenching type, synchronous fluorescence spectra and quantum efficiency. Under the optimized conditions, fluorescence quenching value (ΔF ? FL-tryptophan-FEP-L-tryptophan) showed a good linear relationship with the EP concentration ranging from 0.4 to 12.0μg/mL. The linearity, recovery and limit of detection demonstrated that the proposed method was suitable for EP determination in biological fluids and EP tablets. The method was successfully applied to the analysis of EP in real samples and the obtained results were in good agreement with the results of the official method.

AIM:To observe the effect of Rheum emodi Wall on expess level of TNF-?、IL-1? and IL-6 on acute ischemic stroke(ACI)at high altitude. METHODS: 65 patients aith ACI at high altitude(2 260 m)were randomly divided into treatment group(34) and control groups(31).both groups received danshen-safflower injection.Meanwhile treatment group took Rheum emodi decoction orally for 4 weeks,while control group doesn't.Serum levels of TNF-?、IL-1? and IL-6 were measured by radioimmumoassay. RESULTS: The treatment group showed much higher rates of improvement than control group(88.24%;70.97%)after weeks.Serum levels of TNF-?、IL-1? and IL-6 decreased significantly in patients with ACI at treatment group as compared with those of control group. CONCLUSION: Rheum emodi Wall can improve the nervous function of ACI by reducing TNF-?、IL-1? and IL-6 content in serun.

The great progress has been made in research on the correlation between hypoxia environment and cognitive dysfunction in recent years.The Tibetan Plateau has become a worldwide focus of strong scientific interest in the study of the pathogenesis and drug development of hypoxiainduced cognitive dysfunction due to its unique hypobaric hypoxia environment.In this paper,we briefly review the research on the correlation between plateau hypoxia and cognitive impairment in recent years.

Objective:To study expressions of CD117 and CD34 in the patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia(APL,M3) and in M1-M2 subtype from FAB classification for acute leukemia(AL).The focus of the study would be laid on the clinical significance of CD117/CD34 co-expression in the patients of M3 subtype.Methods:Researched cases of acute nonlymphoblastic leukemia(ANLL) were divided into two groups:M1-M2 subtype and M3 subtype.Flow cytometery(FCM) was used to detect the rates of positive expression of CD117 and CD34 on bone marrow mononuclear cell(BMMNC) in 54 patients of M3 and 63 patients of M1-M2 subtype respectively.Meanwhile,we compared the differences between the rates of expression of CD117 and CD 34.And,the rates of CD117/CD34 co-expression in patients of M1-M2 subtype and M3 subtype were studied.Results:Our results revealed that the positive rates of CD117 expression in M1-M2 subtype and M3 subtype were 71.4%(45/63) and 66.7%(36/54) respectively(P=0.58).The positive rates of CD34 expression in M1-M2 subtype and M3 subtype were 66.7%(42/63) and 11.1%(6/54) respectively(P=0.000).The positive rates of CD117/CD34 co-expression in M1-M2 subtype and M3 subtype were 71.1%(45/63) and 7.4%(4/54) respectively(P=0.000).Conclusion:CD117 may be used as immunology marker for leukemia of myeloid origin.CD34 had lower expression in M3 subtype than in M1-M2 subtype.The positive rate of CD117/CD34 co-expression in M3 subtype was significantly lower than that in M1-M2 subtype,which can help for diagnosis of M3 subtype and help differentiate M3 subtype from M1-M2 subtype as well.

Background and Purpose:It has been proved that CD117 may be used as an immunology marker for diagnosis of leukemia of myeloid origin.The relationship between CD117 expression and effect of chemotherapy on the patients with Acute Nonlymphoblastic Leukemia(ANLL) remains unclear.This study is to investigate the relationship between CD117 expression and the response of patients with ANLL to chemotherapy.Methods:Flow cytometery(FCM) was used to detect the positive rate and the levels of CD117 expression of the bone marrow mononuclear cell(BMMNC) from 38 patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL) and 81 patients with ANLL,respectively.All-trans Retinoic Acid(ATRA) was taken to treat M_(3) type of ANLL and protocol DA and/or HA was used to treat the other types.ANLL was divided into two groups: positive(+) and negative(-) expression of CD117.At the same time we compared the difference of rates of complete remission(CR) between CD117(+) and CD117(-) groups from ANLL after chemotherapy.Results:Positive percentage of expression of CD117 in ALL and ANLL groups were 13% and 70% respectively(P=0.000).Positive levels of CD117 decreased successively as follows: M_(3)/ M_(1)、M_(2)/ M_(6) / M_(4)、M_(5).CR rates of CD117(+) and CD117(-) groups of ANLL after chemotherapy were 51%(29/57) and 67%(16/24)(P=0.192),respectively.Conclusions:CD117 may serve as an immunology marker for the diagnosis of ANLL,but positive or negative expression of CD117 in ANLL was not associated with the response of the patients with ANLL to chemotherapy.

Objective To investigate the effects of enteral nutrition (EN) for diabetes mellitus on the clinical outcomes of critically ill patients with hyperglycemia.Methods Sixty-four critically il1 patients with hyperglycemia were randomly divided into the control group and intervention group.The control group was given homemade homogenized meals and the study group was given EN for diabetes mellitus.Both were given the same total energy and nitrogen content.EN was applied 3 days after ICU admission and then lasted 14 days.Blood glucose was controled at 6.1-8.5 mmol/L by insulin therapy.No albumin,blood plasma,or parenteral nutrition was provided to all patients.The lactulose mannitol ratio,biochemical indicators,total insulin dosage,and short-term and longterm outcomes were analyzed before and after EN support.The quality of life was evaluated using Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale.Results Finally 59 patients were enrolled in the study,with 30 in the intervention group and 29 in the control group.The lactulose mannitol ratios in the intervenion group were significantly lower than those in the control group 7 days (0.221 ±0.117 vs.0.299 ±0.154,t =-2.199,P =0.032) and 14 days (0.169 ±0.122 vs.0.305 ±0.129,t =-4.191,P =0.000) after EN support.Meanwhile,the total insulin dosages were also significantly less in the intervention group [7 days,(195 ± 54) vs.(227 ± 60) U ; t =-2.096,P =0.041 ;14 days,(392 ±114) vs.(459 ±118) U; t =-2.221,P =0.030].Compared with the control group,the intervention group had significantly shorter duration of mechanical ventilation [(8.00 ± 1.75) d vs.(6.73 ±2.05) d,t=-2.547,P=0.014] and ICU stay[(10.00±1.95) vs.(8.80±2.17) d,t=-2.233,P=0.030],lower total hospitalization expenses [(56 238.39 ± 17 869.61) vs.(70 395.63 ±20 111.69) Yuan,t =-2.861,P =0.006],and faster recovery of daily activities [(17.59 ± 3.21) vs.(35.34 ± 8.65) scores,t =10.030,P =0.000] and living quality of life [(22.67 ± 4.51) vs.(40.55 ± 8.88) scores,t =9.397,P =0.000] after 90 days of treatment.Conclusion The EN for diabetes mellitus may improve the outcomes of critically ill patients with hyperglycemia compared with blend diet.

Recently,patients with Parkinson's disease are suffering from gastrointestinal diseases before the diagnosis.Both clinical and neuropathological evidences have indicated that Parkinson's disease is often accompanied with gastrointestinal symptoms.The hypoxia-related plateau environment shows that gastrointestinal microenvironment is closely related with gastrointestinal disorders.The hypoxia,low temperature and strong radiation on intestinal flora are three important environmental factors.The hypoxia environment may be related to the changed gastrointestinal microenvironment.In this article,we summarized the latest progress in the correlation between gastrointestinal microenvironment and Parkinson's disease in hypoxia situations.

Objective To study the effect of ratanasampil (RNSP) which is Traditional Tibetan Medicine on the levels of serum β-amyloid protein, interleukin and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). Methods One hundred AD patients were divided into two groups in randomized controlled study, including treatment group (RNSP 1 g/d) and control group (piracetam 2.4 g/d). The treatment lasted 12 weeks. The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Alzheimer' s disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog) and Activity of Daily Living Scale (ADLs) were taken to evaluate the efficacy. Serum levels of amyloid peptides (Aβ40 and Aβ42 ) were measured by ELISA assay. The radioimmunologic assay was used to determine the serum levels of IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α. Results The scores of MMSE, ADAS-cog and ADL significantly improved at 12 weeks after RNSP treatment (P＜0.01, 0.01, 0.05, respectively), while had no significant changes in piracetam group (P＜0.05).The levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and Aβ42 were significantly lower in RNSP group than in Piracetam group (P＜0.01). There was a decrease trend of the Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio at 12 weeks after RNSP treatment (P＜0. 05, P＜0.01 ). The serum Aβ42 level had strong correlations with TNF-α, IL-1 β and IL-6. There were no significant differences in Aβ40 and IL-8 between RNSP group and piracetam group. No obvious drug side effect happened on the groups. Conclusions The reductions of serum TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 levels after RNSP treatment may lead to decrease of Aβ42 production in AD patients. RNSP may decrease the Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio and slow down the progress of AD. It may improve the learning and memory ability in treating patients with mild to moderate AD and is well tolerated and safe.

Objective To study changes in serum homocysteine(Hcy) and its correlation with serum levels of folic acid and high sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP)in Tibetan patients with mildto-moderate Alzheimer's disease at various high altitude areas,so as to direct the clinical diagnosis and treatment of AD in plateau hypoxia environment Method 108 cases were divided into four groups:23 AD Tibetan patients at middle altitude(AD/middle altitude group)and 23 healthy Tibetan subjects (healthy/middle altitude group) in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Xining region,altitude at 2,260 m,31 AD Tibetan patients (AD/high altitude group)and 31 healthy Tibetan elderly subjects (healthy/high altitude group)in Yushu region at altitude of 3,800 m.Among the total study subjects,half are males,aged from 60 to 85 years.The levels of serum Hcy,Vitamin B12 and folic acid(FA)were measured by the Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay(FPIA).Serum hs-CRP,triglyceride(TG)and low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)were measured by automatic biochemistry analyzer.Correlation of Hcy with FA and hs-CRP was analyzed.Result Both high altitude and middle altitude group showed the levels of Hcy and hs-CRP were significantly higher in AD Tibetan patients than in healthy control at the same altitude(allP＜0.05).The levels of Hcy,LDL-C and hs-CRP of subjects were higherat high altitude than at middle altitude(P＜0.05).In contrast,folic acid levels in AD and control groups were lower at the high altitude than at middle altitude(P＜0.05).The levels of vitamin B12 and TG were not significantly different among all four groups.Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that altitude,folacin and hs-CRP were the risk factors for Hcy in patients with AD at plateau(OR =0.351,2.794,3.021,P=0.045,0.037,0.016).Conclusion Along with increased altitude,serum level of Hcy is significantly increased in AD Tibetan patients living in high altitude area.High altitude,high hs-CRP and lower folacin may be the risk factors for hyper-homocysteine in AD Tibetan patients with high altitude,and their combined effects are involved in the occurrence and development of AD.

The exact etiology and pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease(PD)are currently unknown.With intensifying research on PD, it has been found that Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection is closely related to PD.In a hypoxic environment, the gastric mucosa is in a state of chronic hypoxia, which increases the likelihood of gastric mucosal damage and H. pylori infection and may be one of the factors affecting the gastrointestinal symptoms of PD and leading to the deterioration of PD.This article reviews recent advances on the correlation between H. pylori infection and PD in hypoxia.