Objective: To establish a HPLC method for the determination of ginsenoside Re、Rg1 in Yianhuisheng Oral Liquor(Radix Ginseng Rubra, Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata, Scorpio etc.) Methods: RP-HPLC was used to quantitative analysis. The Synchropak C 4 column (250mm?4.6mm, 5?m) was used, and mobile phase was composed of acetonitrile-0.05% H 3PO 4(18∶82). Detection wavelength was at 203nm, the flow rate was 1.0 mL?min -1 , the injection volume of sample was 10?L and of reference 8?L. Results: The linear response range from 0.432 ～3.456?g of Re(r=0.9992, n=5), 0.360～2.88?g of Rg1(r=0.9998, n=5), respectively. The recovery of Re: 97.0%, RSD=1.4%, the recovery of Rg1: 96.8%, RSD:=1.1%, respectively. Conclusion: The method was proved to be simple, rapid, accurate and reproducible, and suitable for content determination of the oral liquor.

Objective To study the clinical curative effect of adefovir and lamivudine in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B .Methods 68 patients with chronic hepatitis B were randomly divided into the treatment group and control group,34 cases in each group.The treatment group was treated with adefovir and lamivudine for 48 weeks,the control group was treated by lamivudine for 48 weeks.12,24,36,48 weeks after treatment ,the changes of liver func-tion,ALT index in HBV DNA,HBV DNA and the changes of serum HBeAg negative rate ,HBeAg/HBeAb seroconver-sion rate and adverse reaction were observed and compared .Results With the extension of treatment time ,ALT,HBV DNA in the two groups were gradually decreased , there were significant differences before and after treatment ( t=4.63,4.65,P<0.05).24,36,48 weeks after treatment,ALT,HBV DNA in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group[ALT (89.9 ±16.7) U/L,(60.1 ±13.8) U/L,(44.6 ±8.9) U/L vs (90.7 ± 17.6) U/L,(72.0 ±14.1) U/L,(61.3 ±24.5) U/L;HBV DNA (4.92 ±1.44) U/L,(3.35 ±1.37) U/L,(2.53 ± 1.31) U/L vs (5.02 ±1.41) U/L,(3.69 ±1.40) U/L,(3.02 ±1.35) U/L],there were significant differences between two groups(F=4.32,4.56.4.76,all P<0.05).After treatment,the HBV DNA and HBeAg negative con-version rate,HBeAg/HBeAb seroconversion rate in two groups were increased significantly ,the differences were statis-tically significant(χ2 =4.63,4.36,4.21,4.27,4,35,4.23,all P<0.05).At the 24th week of treatment,the serolog-ical markers of HBV had no significant difference , but after 24 weeks, serum markers in the treatment group (67.65%,32.35%,26.47%,85.29%,38.23%,35.29%) were obviously higher than those in the control group , the differences between the two groups were significant (χ2 =4.43,4.73,4.23,4.32,4.34,4.46,4.76,4.34,4.22, 4.29,4.34,4.45,all P<0.05).Conclusion Adefovir and lamivudine combination therapy in the treatment of chro-nic hepatitis B has obvious clinical effect ,has no serious adverse reactions ,which is suitable for clinical application .

Back ground Superoxide anion produced by oxidative stress combined with nitric oxide(NO)released by cellular NO synthase(NOS)generates peroxynitrite(ONOO-)which was one of reactive oxygen species.Objective To study the role of peroxynitrite in the pathogenesis of myocardial stunning(MS)and the effects of aminoguanidine(AMD).Methods Twenty-four dogs were randomly divided into four groups:(1)Short-time myocardical stunning(MS)group:the animals underwent 15 min occlusion of left anterior descending coronary artery(LAD),followed by 120 min of reperfusion.(2)Long-time MS group:60 min of LAD occlusion,followed by 120 min of reperfusion.(3)AMD group:Dogs were subjected to the same ischemia/reperfusion management as Long-MS group,but AMD was administrated(total 100 mg/kg).(4)Sham-operation group.Left ventricular function was evaluated by echocardiography and blood samples were taken from coronary venous sinus for the examination of NO at different time points.The stunned myocardium was examined immunohistochemically and electronic microscope.Results(1)Systolic thickening of stunned myocardium region and left ventricular ejection fraction were markedly declined during LAD occlusion in the 3 experimental groups,but progressively improved with the time of reperfusion.The improvement was faster in short-MS and AMD groups than in long-MS group.(2)Plasma NO concentrations in coronary venous sinus were greatly increased during reperfusion in short-and long-MS group,while no significant elevation was found in AMD group.(3)A marked increase in the immunoreactivity to nitrotyrosine,a specific "footprint" of peroxynitrite,was shown in the stunned myocardium both in short-and long-MS group,with larger and stronger positive foci in long-MS group.The positive staining was located in myocardial cytoplasm,especially at myofibrils and contractile bands.Treatment with AMD significantly reduced the nitrotyrosine staining in the stunned myocardium.(4)No ultrastructural changes of myocardial cells were noted in stunned myocardium in short-MS group except a slight loss of mitochondrial granules.On the contrary,myocyte edema,myofilament fractures,granule loss and swelling of mitochondrias were significant in long-MS group.AMD significantly ameliorated the ultrastructural abnormalities.Conclusion Myocardial stunning was associated peroxynitrite with production which mainly deteriorate the contractile proteins of myofibrils.AMD significantly inhibit the peroxynitrite formation leading to attenuation of the ultrastructural and functional injuries of stunned myocardium.

Objective To investigate the significance of 25 hydroxyvitamin D3 (25 (OH)D3) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by comparing the differences of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels between type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and healthy people.Methods One hundred and forty-seven patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were selected as the T2DM group,and 135 healthy people were selected as the normal control (NC) group.The level of serum 25 (OH) D3 was detected by ELISA.Clinical data were recorded and biochemical indexes were also detected.Statistical analysis was performed.Results (1) Serum 25 (OH) D3 level in T2DM group was low,but there was no significant difference between two groups((23.10 ± 1.59) μg/L vs.(23.11 ± 1.65) μg/L; t =0.064,P =0.949),as well as between men and women in the 2 populations (T2DM men vs.women(23.22 ± 1.54) μg/L vs.(22.95 ± 1.65) μg/L; t =0.209,P ＞0.05; NC men vs women(23.03 ± 1.73) μg/L vs.(23.18 ± 1.59) μg/L; t =0.436,P ＞0.05) ; (2)The prevalence of vitamin D insufficient and deficiency in T2DM group was high,but it was not statistically significant between two groups (98.0％ vs.94.8 ％ and 2.0％ vs.5.2％ ; x2 =2.034,P =0.154) ; (3) Serum 25 (OH) D3 in T2DM group has a significant negative correlation with triglycerides (r =-0.218,P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion (1) Vitamin D level was low in both the healthy and T2DM populations in the southern region of China,the prevalence of vitamin D insufficient and deficiency was up to 90％.(2)Triglyceride is the only independent risk factor to T2DM population.

Objective To evaluate salmeterol/fluficasone combined with N-acetylcysteine in treatment of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods Sixty patients with stable COPD were randomized into treatment group(n = 30) and control group(n = 30). Patients in control group were given salmeterol/fluticasone twice per day ; while patients in treatment group in addition to salmeterol/ fluticasone, also took N-acetylcysteine 0.6 g three times per day. The course of treatment lasted for four weeks. Pulmonary function was measured in all patients; interleukin-8 (IL-8), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), superoxide dismntase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in blood serum and induced sputum were determined. The white cell count and classification in sputum smear was examined and the quality of life (QOL) of patients was evaluated. Results FEV1, FEV1 %, QOL evaluation, IL-8, TNF-α, white cell count and the percentage of neutrophil granulocytes in induced sputum after treatment were significantly improved compared with those before treatment in control group (P <0.05 or P <0.01). FEV1, FEV1%, QOL evaluation, SOD and MDA in blood serum, IL-8, TNF-α, SOD and MDA, total white cell count, the percentage of neutrophil granulocytes and macrophage in induced sputum after treatment were significantly improved in treatment group (P <0. 05 or P <0.01). The differences in SOD and MDA in blood serum and the percentage of neutrophil granulocytes in induced sputum smear between treatment group and control group were staffsticaUy significant (93 ± 8) × 10-6 U/L, (4. 0 ± 1.0) × 10-3 mmol/L and 0. 5 ± 0. 3 vs (85 ± 10) ×10-6U/L,(4.2±1.1) ×10-3mmol/Land0.6±0.2; allP<0.05. Conclusion Combination of salmeterol/fluticasone and N-acetylcysteine has better therapeutic results in treatment of airway inflammation of stable COPD.

AlM:To compare the efficacy and safety of latanoprost and brimonidine in the treatment of open angle glaucoma, and provide reference for rational drug use.METHODS:A total of 121 cases ( 136 eyes ) who were diagnosed as primary open angle glaucoma were selected in this study, and they were randomly divided into experimental group (62 cases, 70 eyes) and control group ( 59 cases, 66 eyes) according to different drug treatment. Patients in the control group received brimonidine eye drops twice a day, while patients in the experimental group received latanoprost eye drops once a day. The intraocular pressure, visual acuity and adverse reactions were checked of the two groups in the following 3mo.RESULTS:The intraocular pressure of patients in the control group was 18. 1 ± 1. 3mmHg, while the experimental group was 17. 0 ± 0. 9mmHg after 12wk of treatment, which were both lower than before (P<0. 05). The fluctuation of intraocular pressure in the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group. There was no significant difference in the LogMAR visual acuity between before and after treatment in the control group, while the LogMAR visual acuity of the experimental group was significantly improved. The control group had hyperemia, burning sensation, tearing, eyelid edema and other adverse side effects, and the experimental group had little adverse reactions. CONCLUSlON: Latanoprost can significantly reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients with in the follow- up time, and reduce the impact of elevated intraocular pressure in the vision of glaucoma patients, with little adverse reaction, worthy of clinical application.

Objective To evaluate the clinical results of the PCL-retaining total arthroplasty in treatment of knee osteoarthris with valgus.Methods From June 2002 to January 2005,8 cases of osteoarthris with valgus knee were treated with PCL-retaining total knee replacement.The X-ray before operation showed average 21.6 degrees(ranging from 10 to 35 degrees) valgus.The cases were follow-uped from 6 to 36 months,each of them was evaluated with the Special Surgery Knee Scoring System.Results The X-ray after operation showed average 5.7 degrees(ranging from 3 to 9 degrees) valgus.The average HSS scores increased from preoperative 54 to postoperative 91.The range of motion was significantly improved from preoperative 83 degrees to postoperative 118 degrees.All of the cases were no pains after operation,and the function of knees were apparently improved.Conclusions The preliminary clinical results are quite satisfactory for the PCL-retaining total arthroplasty in treatment of osteoarthris with valgus knee.The adequate relaxing and balancing of soft tissue is the key factor to the success of total knee arthroplasty.The follow-up is necessary for further long-term outcome.

Objective To clone lexA gene,express and purify the repressor LexA from Pseudomonas aeruginosa(PA),prepare the polyclonal antibody against PC-1 protein in rabbits,detect immunological activity of LexA protein.Methods The genomic DNA was extracted from the PAO1,the gene fragment encoding the mature LexA was amplied by PCR.It was linked the vector pET32a(+)and expressed in the E.coli BL21(DE3).The expressed protein was purified by two steps of Ni2+ chelate affinity chromatography and gel filtration chromatography respectively.The purified LexA protein immune the rabbits by injection and prepare the polyclonal antibody against PC-1 protein.The immunological activity of expressed and purified LexA protein was detected by ELISA,and Western blot.Results The expressed fused protein was found in insoluble form,accounted for 45% of the total bacteria protein.The final purity was 98.97%,which was determined by the HPLC.The expressed and purified LexA protein had satisfactory immunological activity.

Objective To explore the long-term predictive value of serum concentration of N-terminal prosoma brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in the early acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Methods The 164 patients firstly hospitalized and finally diagnosed as acute myocardial infarction (AMI) were selected, and then the serum concentration of NT-proBNP was determined in less than 12 hours. According to the 75 percentage points of serum concentration of NT-proBNP, the patients were divided into two groups: low concentration group (n = 123) and high concentration group (n = 41 ). The major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) were followed and compared at one month, six months and twelve months between low group and high group. Results At 1-, 6-, 12-month follow-up, the odds ratio (OR) of death event were 4.1, 5.6 and 4.0 in high group respectively, and the nonfatal heart failure occurred in 4, 4 and 7 patients in high group. Multiple factor logistic regression analysis showed that NT-proBNP was an independent risk factor of the MACEs at different periods including short time, middle time and long time in ACS patients (P＜0. 05). Conclusions NT-proBNP is a strong predictor of the long-term MACEs in patients with early ACS.

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