Objective To investigate the effect of Astragalus Membranaceus( Ast) and Angelica Sinensis( Ang) on antithrombosis and explore the molecular mechanism. Methods Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 ( PAI-1) expression and activity were selected to observe the antithrombosis effect of Ast and Ang ( 3 and 6 mg/ml) on 0. 5 ng/ml TGF-?1 treated endothelial cells. PAI-1mRNA expression was detected by RT-PCR,PAI-1 antigen assay was detected by specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays( ELISA) ,and PAI-1 activity was measured by amidolytical assay. Results Ast and Ang significantly inhibited PAI-1 mRNA expreesion,antigen and activity in endothelial cells. The more powerful effects could be observed when treated by Ast and Ang together. Conclusion The PAI-1 mRNA expression,antigen and activity is inhibited effectively by Ast and Ang,which may be the mechanism of their treatment for antithrombosis.

Objective To investigate the effects of Astragalus membranaceus and Angelica sinensis on the hemodynamics and pathological features of arterial wall in restenosis of blood vessel in rats in order to find the potential mechanism of the effect of Astragalus membranaceus and Angelica sinensis in preventing restenosis after ablation of intima. Method Thirty SD rats were randomly divided into 5 groups (6 each):control group (C),model group (M),Astragalus membranaceus treatment group (H),Angelica sinensis treatment group (D),and combined Astragalus membranaceus with Angelica sinensis treatment group (HD). The restenosis model was reproduced by denuding rat's aorta endothelium with balloon catheter in all the groups except group C. After intramuscular injection of Astragalus membranaceus 0.42ml/(kg?d) in group H,Angelica sinensis 0.21ml/(kg?d) in group D,and Astragalus membranaceus 0.42ml/(kg?d) together with Angelica sinensis 0.21ml/(kg?d) in group HD for 21 days,the changes in hemodynamics and the pathological features of arterial wall were observed in all the groups. Result Compared with rats of group C,in which the intima was smooth and the smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in media were orderly arranged,the intimal thickness of aorta,pulsatile index (PI) and resistance index (RI) increased,while the diameter of lumen,blood velocity decreased remarkably in group M. Compared with the rats in group M,the extent of hyperplasia and thickness was notably reduced,RI and PI were lower while blood velocity was lowered in group H,D and HD after being treated for 21 days. Conclusion Hyperplasia induced by remaval of endothelial cells may be reduced and blood circulation may be improved to different extents by individually or simultaneously use of Astragalus membranaceus and Angelica sinensis,thus preventing restenosis of the aorta after removal of its intima.

Osteoporosis （OP） and osteoarthritis （OA） are common bone diseases in clinic. OP is a systemic skeletal disease， and OA is a chronic degenerative joint disease with high prevalence and disability rates. With the advent of the aging population， the incidence rate of OA and OP is increasing year by year， and they have become common diseases of the elderly. The quality of life and physical and mental health of patients are severely affected by the above two bone diseases. Chinese medicine has a long history of treating bone diseases， with a good clinical effect on preventing and treating OP， OA， and other bone diseases with few side effects. It is one of the commonly used methods to treat bone diseases. Polysaccharides， as one of the active substances of Chinese medicine， have various pharmacological activities and a wide range of sources with low toxicity， and their effect cannot be ignored. The role of polysaccharides in the treatment of bone diseases has been deeply studied. It has been found that the mechanism of Chinese medicine polysaccharides in treating OP and OA involves multiple levels， targets， and pathways. Through the analysis and summary of the relevant literature on the mechanism of Chinese medicine polysaccharides in treating OP and OA， it was found that Chinese medicine polysaccharides mainly treated OP by regulating the bone dynamic balance between osteoblasts and osteoclasts and affecting bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and bone microstructure. The mechanism of Chinese medicine polysaccharides in the treatment of OA is related to the regulation of chondrocyte growth， the increase in the proteoglycan and collagen content in the cartilage matrix， and the reduction of oxygen free radical content and inflammatory mediator level. This study aimed to further explore the internal relationship among mechanisms of Chinese medicine polysaccharides in the treatment of bone diseases， to provide relevant ideas for the study of Chinese medicine polysaccharides in the treatment of bone diseases.

OBJECTIVE： To investigate the effects of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide on the content of short-chain fatty acids （SCFAs） in the intestine of ulcerative colitis model rats. METHODS： A total of 40 SD rats were randomly divided into blank group， model group and H. erinaceus polysaccharide low-dose and high-dose groups （0.5， 1.0 g/kg）， with 10 rats in each group. Except for blank group， other groups were given acetic acid enema to induce ulcerative colitis model. The next day after modeling， H. erinaceus polysaccharide groups were given relevant medicine solution intragastrically； blank group and model group were given relevant volume of water intragastrically， for 10 consecutive days. Colon tissue was collected， and pathological changes of colon tissue were observed by HE staining. The pathological changes of colon in rats were observed with naked eyes and scored so as to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy. The contents of 6 kinds of SCFAs （acetic acid，propionic acid，butyric acid，isobutyric acid，pentanoic acid and isovaleric acid） in intestine of rats were determined by GC-MS. RESULTS： Compared with blank group， inflammatory lesions of colonic mucosal epithelium in model group rats were obvious； colonic mucosal ulcer score increased significantly （P＜0.01）； the contents of 5 kinds of SCFAs and the total amount of SCFAs in colon except for propionic acid were decreased significantly （P＜0.01）. Compared with model group， the degree of colonic histopathological damage in H. erinaceus polysaccharide groups was significantly reduced； colonic mucosal ulcer scores were significantly reduced （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）； the contents of 5 kinds of SCFAs and the total amount of SCFAs in colon except for propionic acid were increased significantly （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. CONCLUSIONS： H. erinaceus polysaccharide can effectively improve the pathological condition of ulcerative colitis model rats； its regulation of intestinal SCFAs （especially acetic acid and butyric acid） may be an important mechanism of its anti-ulcerative colitis.

ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of action and main active components of Xiaoyaosan in the treatment of diabetic mellitus-induced erectile dysfunction （DMED）. MethodStreptozotocin （STZ） was used to induce a diabetic rat model. The therapeutic efficacy of Xiaoyaosan was evaluated by measuring intracavernous pressure/mean arterial pressure （ICP/MAP） and using Masson's trichrome staining. The main active components， key targets， and potential signaling pathways of Xiaoyaosan for the treatment of DMED were predicted by network pharmacology and molecular docking. The predicted results were then validated by in vitro and in vivo experiments. ResultThe ICP/MAP measurements and Masson's staining results showed that compared with the results in the control group， the erectile function of rats in the model group was significantly reduced （P<0.01）， and the ratio of smooth muscle/collagen fibers was significantly reduced （P<0.01）. After treatment with Xiaoyaosan， compared with the results in the model group， the ICP/MAP value of the diabetic rats was significantly elevated （P<0.01）， and the ratio of smooth muscle/collagen fibers was significantly higher （P<0.01）. The results of network pharmacology showed that Xiaoyaosan acted on key targets such as albumin （ALB）， protein kinase B1 （Akt1）， interleukin-6 （IL-6）， and tumor necrosis factor （TNF） through its main active components， including quercetin， kaempferol， β-sitosterol， and stigmasterol. These components were involved in the regulation of the advanced glycation end-products/receptor for advanced glycation end-products （AGE/RAGE） signaling pathway and the phosphoinositide 3-kinases（PI3K）/Akt signaling pathway in diabetic complications. The results of molecular docking showed that the key components of Xiaoyaosan had good binding capabilities with core targets， with β-sitosterol showing the strongest binding affinity with ALB. In vivo experiments demonstrated that Xiaoyaosan could significantly increase the protein and mRNA expression of ALB and Akt1 in serum， and inhibit the expression of IL-6 and TNF-α. It also significantly upregulated the expression of protein and mRNA of phosphorylation（p）-PI3K and p-Akt， and inhibited the RAGE expression. The results of cellular thermal shift assay （CETSA） showed that β-sitosterol could significantly inhibit the degradation of ALB protein. ConclusionXiaoyaosan may restore erectile function in diabetic rats by modulating targets such as ALB， Akt1， IL-6， and TNF， and through the RAGE/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway， and its main active component is likely β-sitosterol.

[Objective]To find out the reason of patellar clunk syndrome after total knee replacement and define its countermeasure.[Method]From January 2001 to December 2004,total knee replacements were performed on 57 cases(82 knees).Patellar clunk syndromes were found in 14 knees.The reason was analyzed.[Result]The reason of patellar clunk syndrome was abnormality of patellofemoral tracking,including type intercondylar notch and type trochlear groove.[Conclusion]The problem of patellofemoral joint is very important in total knee replacement.With adopting accurate technique of cutting and component implantation,perfecting the design of prostheses,patellar clunk syndrome could be avoided completely.

BACKGROUND:Usual y, amount of bleeding during replacement and drainage amount after replacement were recorded to evaluate the amount of bleeding in patients with arthroplasty. These are dominant blood loss. Studies demonstrated that recessive blood loss exceeded 50%of total amount. OBJECTIVE:To compare the blood loss during total knee arthroplasty under high negative pressure drainage and common negative pressure drainage and to assess the effect of high negative pressure drainage on hidden blood loss in total knee arthroplasty.
METHODS:A total of 60 patients undergoing lateral total knee arthroplasty were equal y divided into high negative pressure drainage group and conventional drainage group (control group). We calculated the total blood loss (dominant blood loss and hidden blood loss) and blood transfusion amount with the Gross equation. The recovery after surgery and complications were compared.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:In high negative pressure drainage group, the total blood loss was (646±184) mL and the hidden blood loss was (215±128) mL. In the control group, the total blood loss was (867±296) mL and the hidden blood loss was (457±268) mL. The total blood loss and hidden blood loss in the high negative pressure drainage group were significantly less than those in the control group (P<0.05). The average blood transfusion amount was 224 mL in the high negative pressure drainage group and 467 mL in the control group. Fol owing unilateral total knee arthroplasty, total blood loss, hidden blood loss and blood transfusion amount after arthroplasty were less in the high negative pressure drainage group than those in the control group. In particular, the decrease in hidden blood loss was helpful to observe and treat the pathogenetic condition and to avoid potential risk, and benefits the recovery of knee joint function after surgery.

BACKGROUND: Suture silk or steel ring, Kirschner wire tension wire, modified AO band and screw are always used to treat patellar fractures. These methods cause large wound, slow fracture healing and limited joint function. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the therapeutic effect of Ti-Ni shape memory alloy clamp on patellar fractures. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Retrospective analysis was performed at the Luoyang Hospital of Orthopedics and Traumatics from June 2001 to June 2006. PARTICIPANTS: 121 patients of patellar fractures (123 knees), 78 males (80 knees) and 43 females (43 knees), aged 38.3 years (range 21–67 years). There were 47 cases with left patellar fracture, 72 cases with right and 2 with bilateral; 53 knees were transverse,36 knees were comminuted, 32 avulsion, and 2 vertical fracture; 23 cases were injured by direct violence, and 98 by indirect violence. METHODS: Vertical incisions were made to expose fractures. The deep layer of the tendinous membrane was remained. The fracture was repositioned and the lacerated retinaculum and tendinous membrane were sutured. After the vertical diameter of the patella was measured, suitable clamp was selected and placed. After well repositioned, heat saline gauze was used to make the clamp reposition and fix the fractures. The incision was finally closed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Material and host responses; functional assessment of the patella fractures using Bostman. RESULTS: 121 cases were followed-up for 8 months8. All fractures were healed. No infection occurred. A little displacement of fractures occurred in 4 cases, early traumatic arthritis in 1 case, and slippage of the clamps in 2 cases. According to the functional assessment of the patella fractures of Bostman, the excellent results were 107 knees, and good were 16 knees. CONCLUSION: Ti-Ni shape memory alloy clamps exhibit reliable fixation, with soft tissue remaining, which is important to retain the blood supply of the patella. Moreover, it accelerates the healing of fractures.

OBJECTIVE To preliminary predict and analyze the quality marker(Q-markers)of Platycodonis Radix decoction based on the validity and measurability of traditional Chinese medicine Q-marker. METHODS The fingerprints of 20 batches of Platycodonis Radix samples were established, and the similarity was evaluated. At the same time, a "component-target-pathway" network diagram was constructed through network pharmacology to predict the potential active components of Platycodonis Radix. Mathematical analysis methods such as principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least-squares discrimination analysis were used to screen differential components; the content of candidate components were determined. RESULTS There were 19 common peaks in the established fingerprint, and 8 common components were identified as candidate active components for network pharmacology analysis. Network pharmacology indicated that 6 compounds were screened out with a high degree of connectivity. Based on the comprehensive consideration of Q-marker principle:traceability and transmissibility, specificity, efficacy, and measurability, luteolin, syringin, chlorogen acid, platycoside D, platycoside D3 and platycoside E were preliminarily predicted as potential Q-markers of platycodon. CONCLUSION The prediction analysis of Platycodonis Radix Q-marker provides a reference for the comprehensive control of the quality of Platycodonis Radix medicinal materials, and also lays a foundation for the research and exploration of the substance basis and mechanism of action of Platycodonis Radix.

With a global rise in morbidity rates， obesity has become a pressing public health issue. With increased adipocyte number and volume as the main characteristics， obesity is also manifested by metabolic disorders to varying degrees. At the same time， obesity is a risk factor for diabetes， hypertension， stroke， cancer， and cardiovascular diseases， imposing burdens on society and families. Influenced by lifestyle， environment， behavior， and genetics， obesity is caused by the interaction of many factors， and its pathological process is complex， involving inflammation， autophagy， and intestinal dysbiosis. The mitogen-activated protein kinase （MAPK） cascade reaction， a pivotal signaling pathway， plays a crucial role in cellular processes such as proliferation， differentiation， apoptosis， and stress responses. Both Chinese and international studies indicate that the MAPK signaling pathway can effectively regulate obesity through various pathways， including the modulation of adipocyte differentiation and apoptosis， appetite control， and inflammation improvement. Moreover， traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） has demonstrated significant efficacy in preventing and treating obesity， leveraging advantages such as multiple targets， diverse components， and minimal adverse effects. Research indicates that the MAPK signaling pathway is a primary focus of TCM regulation in this context， although a systematic review in this field is currently lacking. Therefore， this paper， by reviewing the latest Chinese and international research， provided a concise overview of the basic structure of the MAPK pathway， with a specific emphasis on recent progress in TCM interventions targeting the MAPK pathway for obesity treatment. The results indicate that regulating adipose tissue formation， differentiation， and thermogenesis， reducing inflammation and oxidative stress levels， and improving insulin sensitivity and metabolic disorders seem to be the main ways for TCM to regulate the MAPK pathway to prevent and treat obesity. However， it is necessary to find more research methods and explore potential mechanisms underlying TCM formulations based on the MAPK pathway for obesity prevention and treatment.