The content of schizandrin, A and B in Fructus Schisandrae and its preparation——Gengnianan has been determined by HPLC on YWG C_(18) column. Mobile phase consists of acetonitrile and water (70:50). Detection is at 254nm with the UV detector.

Chitinase (EC3.2.1.14) catalyses the reaction of hydrolyzing the chitin into N acetylglucosamine (GlcNac) and (GlcNac) n.With the in deep study of chitinase,more and more biological function of chitinase appeared obviously.Now,we introduce the actualities of chitinase research,including substrate specificity,physiological function,antifungi function and transgenics, et al .

Objective The growth inhibitory effects of GlcNH_2?HCl,GlcNH_2 and NAG on human hepatoma SMMC-7721 cells in vitro was investigated.The antitumor activity of GlcNH_2?HCl against Sarcoma_(180) in KM mice was also investigated.Methods The cell viability in vitro was examined with MTT assay.DNA isolation and cell-cycle analyses were also performed.GlcNH_2?HCl was ig administered to Sarcoma_(180) KM mice.The inhibition rates,spleen and thymus index were calculated.Results GlcNH_2?HCl and GlcNH_2 resulted in a concentration-dependent reduction in hepatoma cell growth.The inhibition rates against SMMC-7721 cell of GlcNH_2?HCl and GlcNH_2 at concentration of 500?g?mL~(-1) were(50.24)% and 52.19%.As to the concentration of 1000?g?mL~(1), the rates were(82.21%) and 83.20%.This effect was accompanied by a marked increase in the proportion of S phase cells.Compared with the control,there was no significant difference among various concentrations of NAG,GlcNH_(2)?HCl exhibited inhibitiory effect against Sarcoma_(180) in mice at the dosage of 125～500 mg?kg~(-1),and the inhibition rate was about 27.84%～34.02%.The optimal inhibitory effect was 250 mg?kg~(-1).GlcNH_2?HCl could enhance the weights of thymus and spleen.In addition,it could promote lymphocyte transformation.Conclusion It is therefore postulated that the antitumor effect of GlcNH_2?HCl is probably host-mediated and cytocidal.

Objective To investigate the relationship between intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) and en docrine parameters so as to assess the effects of the main endocrine factors on IUGR. The concentrations of growth hormone (GH), insulin, T3, T4 and TSH were measured in umbilical cord blood, amniotic fluid and maternal serum. Methods The samples were collected from 23 pregnant women who were diagnosed as the full term IUGR, 42 normal full term pregnant women with normal infants' weight were taken as control. Growth hormone and insulin were mea sured by radioimmunoassay. T3, T4 and TSH were investigated by micro-radioimmunoassay. Results The concentra tions of growth hormone, insulin and T4 in umbilical cord blood were lower in IUGR than that in control group(GH 4. 63μg/L vs 7.01μg/L, insulin 10. 68μIU/ml vs 31.44μIU/ml, T4 87. 39nmol/L vs 138. 10nmol/L. P ＜0. 05, 0. 05 and 0. 05, respectively). The TSH concentration in umbilical cord blood was higher in IUGR than in control group (10. 84μmIU/L vs 5. 75μmIU/L, P ＜0. 01). The concentration of growth hormone in maternal serum and the concen tration of insulin in amniotic fluid were also lower in IUGR group than in control group(GH 1.77μg/L vs 2.74μg/L, P ＜0. 01, insulin 5. 84μIU/mi vs 15. 64μIU/ml, P ＜0. 01). Conclusion This study confirms that full term neonates with IUGR are abnormal in endocrine factors. The inadequacy of growth hormone may be one of the causes of IUGR. The relative scarcity of growth hormone and insulin seems to be a factor to compromise the fetus' metabolism. Be sides, the early hypothyrosis of infants with IUGR might protect them from unfavorable environment in the uterine.

A1 strain with fibrinolytic activity was isolated from sea water in Qingdao. After combination treatment with ultraviolet light and MNNG, a mutant C22 producing 2947.60 u?mg -1 protein of fibrinolytic enzyme in culture broth was obtained.Its enzyme activity was 4.23 fold of wild stain A1.The optimum medium for fermentation consisted of 2.5% soy bean cake meal, 0.1% yeast extract,0.2%NaCl,0.05%MgSO 4?7H 2O,0.001%FeSO 4?7H 2O.They were dissolved with 0.05mol?L -1 ,pH7.4 phosphoric buffer.The strain producing maximum fibrnolytic activity after growth at 25℃ for 40h on a rotary shaker.The initial optimum pH was 7.0~7.5.

Objective:To study the effects of glucosamine(GlcNH2) on immune function in mice.Method:The effects of GlcNH2 on murine proliferation of splenocytes were carried out in vitro.After feeding mice by GlcNH2,the phagocytotic functions of mononuclear macrophage,murine delayed type hypersensitivity(DTH) caused by sheep red blood cells(SRBC),the ability of antibody production(tested by HC50),and the index of immune organs(thymus and spleen) were deteimined in vivo.Results:GlcNH2 could promote the proliferation of splenocytes,phagocytotic functions of mononuclear macrophage,DTH,the ability of antibody production and the index of immune organs.Conclusion:Glucosamine can enhance immune function in mice such as cellular immunity,humoral immunity and non-specific immunity.

Objective To establish the diagnosis of am niotic fluid em bolismwith blood sam ples by liq-uid-based cytology technique and to study the validity of m ethod. Methods The blood sam ples were collected from patients who suffered from am niotic fluid em bolism. The com ponents of am niotic fluid in blood samples were examined with blood smear by two direct smear methods(supernatant smear, sedi-ment smear) and two liquid-based cytology methods(autom atic smear, manual smear). The positive de-tection rate of each m ethod was calculated. Results The positive detection rates of two liquid-based cy-tology methods(84.6% and 92.3%, respectively) were m uch higher than those of two direct methods(53.8% and 61.5%, respectively). Conclusion The liquid-based cytology technique could im prove the positive detection rate of am niotic fluid em bolism.

BACKGROUND: Carboxymethyl chitosan is a water-soluble derivate modified from chitosan, with various biological activities. It is a good ligand of metal ion and can integrate Ca~(2+) to prepare a novel biological material. OBJECTIVE: To explore a method for preparing carboxymethyl chitosan calcium (CCC) and analyze its properties and structure. METHODS: CCC was produced by carboxymethyl ohitosan reacting with solution of calcium chloride. The solubility, carboxymethylation degree, rotational viscosity, and calcium content of CCC were determined, and infrared and ultraviolet spectral analyses were performed.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The calcium content of CCC was approximately 15%. Compared with carboxymethyl chitosan, infrared spectrum and ultraviolet spectrum of CCC were changed. The prepared CCC is a new calcium compound through property and structural analysis.

Objective To analyze MRI features of breast intraductal papilloma,to improve the acquaintance of this disease.Methods The preoperative MRI images (T2 WI-SPAIR,DWI,ADC,TIC and MIP)of eight patients with breast intraductal papilloma confirmed by surgery were reviewed retrospectively,which were compared with the postoperative pathology.The morphology,distribution, enhanced methods and signal characteristics of the lesion were summarized.Results Of 8 cases,the lession was dormant,and MRI revealed three patterns:the first type was occult papilloma,which presented distention of ducts and no solid nodule in 3 cases (37.5%);the second type showed tiny nodules in bar-like dilatation of ducts in 3 cases (37.5%);and the third type presented small round nodules scattering distribued in terminal ductules in 2 cases (25%).The maximum diameter of nodular lesions was 0.4-1.0 cm(average 0.7 cm).The lesions on T2 WI-SPAIR showed equal signal intensity or mixed signals with isointensity/hypointensity,and dilatation catheter.enhancement. The ADC and TIC value were various,therefore,diagnosis of the tumor should be combined with morphology and associated symptoms. Conclusion At early stage,the occult focus of breast intraductal papilloma can be sensitively detected and localized on MRI.It reveals that MRI has advantage in showing morphology of lesion and functional imaging,which is of important value in clinical diagnosis and early treatment.

The current problems with corneal transplant,including shortage of donors and immune rejection,could be effectively solved by constructing cornea in vitro with tissue engineering techniques,in which the selection of suitable scaffold materials is especially critical.Chitosan and its derivatives are natural biomaterials with excellent biocompatibility,biodegradability,mechanical property and plasticity,indicating wide application prospects in corneal tissue engineering.This article systematically reviews the research advances in chitosan and its derivatives in corneal tissue engineering,and the existing problems are also highlighted in order to provide theoretical basis for further clinical research.