By retrieval and analysis of literature, the origin and connotation of the word Bentai were stated. In the early twentieth century, one Japanese scholar introduced the word into acupuncture-moxibustion. It was mostly used to explore the mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion and acupoints through scientific research. One Chinese scholar introduced the connotation into acupuncture and moxibustion in 1940, and it was mainly expressed the essence. Professor ZHU Bing systematically discussed Bentai of acupoints from a scientific point of view. The knowledge of acupoints, however, is diverse, and there is different cognition due to multiple perspectives. Acupoints may not have unique Bentai.
Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; history ; History, 20th Century ; History, 21st Century ; Humans ; Moxibustion ; history ; Terminology as Topic

Objective:To study the inhibition of survivin expression by small interference RNA(siRNA) synthesized in vitro in renal cancer cell line 786-O. Methods:Three groups of survivin siRNAs were chemically synthesized in vitro and then transfected into cell line 786-O. The expression of survivin mRNA and protein after transfection were detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)and Western Blotting. The proliferation of cells was detected by MTT. Results:Two sequence specific siRNAs targeting survivin down-regulated the expression of survivn mRNA and protein. The proliferation of cells was inhibited after transfection. The third one was ineffective. Conclusion:Sequence specific siRNA targeting survivin can efficiently inhibit the survivin expression and cell proliferation in renal cancer cell line 786-O. The successful application of RNAi targeting survivin might extend the list of available gene therapeutic modalities in renal cancer.

Biomarkers ; Cystatin C ; blood ; Early Diagnosis ; Hepatorenal Syndrome ; diagnosis ; Humans ; Renal Artery

Objective To observe the effects of esophageal stricture treated with esophageal stenting.Methods 23 esophagus stenosis patients were expanded to 1 lmm,and the stent was implanted-.Results 23 patients were set into successfully,7 cases could enter the common food,11 caces could enter the soft food,5 cases could enter the semiliquid food.18 cases had the ache,6 cases had the stomach esophagus regurgitation symptom.During 1?12 month follow-up,10 cases survived,13 cases died,the cause of death was mainly later period cancer failure and metastasis.Conclusion Esophagus stenosis treatment operation was simple,safe,and the wound small,the short-term curative effect would be good.

Objective To investigate the prevalence of small intestinal bacteria overgrowth (SIBO)in patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE). Methods Ninety patients with cirrhosis and 20 healthy volunteers were studied. All of them were assessed with glucose hydrogen breath test (GHBT) to detect SIBO. And number connection test (NCT-A, NCT-BC) and digit symbol test (DST) were used to diagnose MHE. Results One case (5.0%) out of 20 healthy volunteers was SIBO and none was MHE,and 28 cases (31.1%) out of 90 cirrhosis patients were SIBO and 38 cases (42.2%) were MHE. Twenty-one (55.3%,21/38) cases were diagnosed as SIBO among these patients with MHE,and 7 cases (13.5%,7/52)were diagnosed as SIBO among these patients without MHE. There was significant difference between cirrhosis with MHE and cirrhosis without MHE (x2 = 17.90,P＜ 0.01 ). Conclusions Patients with cirrhosis have a higher prevalence of SIBO. The incidence rate of SIBO in cirrhosis patients with MHE is more than that without MHE.

Long non-coding RNAs ( lncRNAs) are a class of RNA molecules which are unable to codify proteins. They express abnormally in tumor cells including prostate cancer cells and play a significant role in development of tumor. Some lncRNAs have been proven to affect physiological processes of prostate cells and act as tumor suppressor or activator and could be regulated through several methods. Thus, lncRNAs have the potential to be therapeutic targets of prostate cancer. This review introduces expressed abnormally ln-cRNAs in prostate cancer and their functions and mechanisms in prostate cancer.

Objective To evaluate the effect and safety of Tibetan Medicine Rongzhi Capsule(Capsule for Dissolving the fat) on obesity and overweight patients.Methods The 33 patients took 4 Rongzhi capsules(0.41g/capsule) each time,twice a day,12 weeks in succession.The body fat parameter,symptom scores and blood fat was observed for the self comparative analysis before and after treatment.Results After intervention,the body fat parameter and symptom scores were decreased(P

Camptothecin/*pharmacology ; Liver Neoplasms, Experimental/*immunology ; Neoplasm Transplantation ; Sarcoma, Experimental/*immunology ; Transplantation, Isogeneic

In recent years,the research of pomegranate seed oil has developed and deepened, which mainly includes the study of pomegranate seed oil anti-inflammatory,antidiabetic,anti-tumor and anti-oxidation and so on.This paper has reviewed the mechanisms of its anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic functions in order to facilitate the pomegranate seed oil a better exploitation and analyzes its applicable prospects .

Objective To investigate the relationship between primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with multiple nodules and short-term recurrence after radical resection.Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data and follow-up of 692 consecutive HCC patients who underwent curative resection at the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from January 2000 to December 2011.The diagnosis of multiple nodules was based on preoperative imaging data and observations in operation.Results Of 692 HCC patients, 126 patients had multiple nodules (18.2％, the MN group) and 566 patients had a single nodule (71.8％, the SN group).The 1-, 2-, 5-, and 10-year overall survival (OS) rates were 86.5％,72.2％, 38.1％, and 23.2％ for the MN group, and 93.8％, 82.7％, 58.2％, and 35.7％ for the SN group, respectively (P ＜ 0.05).The 1-, 2-, 5-, and 10-year disease-free survival (DFS) rates were 68.6％, 46.8％, 27.2％, and 19.8％ for the MN group, and 80.2％, 62.1％, 42.0％, and 34.6％ for the SN group, respectively (P ＜ 0.05).Cox regression model analysis showed a maximum nodule diameter of ＞ 5 cm was an independent risk factor of short-term recurrence in the MN group.Conclusions The prognosis of HCC patients with multiple nodules after radical resection was poorer and the short-term recurrence rate was significantly higher than those patients with a single-nodule.A maximum nodal diameter of ＞ 5 cm was an independent risk factor of short-term recurrence for patients with multiple nodules after radical resection.Therefore, patients with multiple nodules, especially ＞ 5 cm, should be followed up closely and they are good candidates for a multiple disciplinary team (MDT) treatment.