OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for quality control of Diedahuoxue film METHODS:Indentification of the ingredients in the film was performed by TLC and the content of emodin in film was detected by spectrophotometry at wavelength of 512nm RESULTS:The average recovery was 101 2%,and RSD=0 78% CONCLUSION:This method is good in repeatability and can be used for quality control of the film

AIM:To seek a simple and reliable process for extracting effective components in Diedahuoxue film.METHODS: According to uniform design, five factors in extraction were optimized, i.e. ethanol concentration, reflux time, reflux times,ethanol volume and drug particle. The absorption value was taken as evaluating parameter in UV- spectrophotometry. RESULTS: The results showed that the best extracting conditions were 95% ethanol, ten times amount of ethanol, 0.2mm size of particle and reflux time of 1h with 4 repetitions.CONCLUSION:This process is simple and reliable.

AIM:To predetermine the period of efficacy of Diedahuoxue film former METHODS:The chemical stability of Diedahuoxue film former was studied by the constant temperature accelerated test according to the principle of chemical kinetics Using the emodin in Diedahuoxue film former as an index,its content was determined by spectrophotometry The period of efficacy of Diedahuoxue film former was determined RESULTS:The results showed that the decomposition of emodin in Diedahuoxue film former accorded with the primary reaction CONCLUSION:At room temperature(25℃),it is predetermined that the period of efficacy of Diedahuoxue film former is 1 10 years

Objective To study a correlativity of amplitude of low frequency fluctuation change of restingstate brain activity and aphasia quotient in aphasia patients after stroke and investigate recovery and mechanism of the aphasia.Methods Adopting amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF) in blood oxygenation level dependent functional MRI(BOLD-fMRI) and Siemens version 3.0T MR Scanner was used to obtain 12 aphasia patients and 20 normal volunteers of fMRI data.The fMRI data were processed with the software of DPARSF and analyzed by ALFF,and group analysis was performed with two sample t-test by REST software to obtain increased and decreased ALFF map.Brain regions,in which,ALFF of aphasia group was lower than that of normal control group,were done correlation analysis with aphasia quotient.Results As compared with those in normal subjects,the regions showing decreased ALFF in aphasia patients were distributed in left middle temporal gyrus,left medial prefrontal gyrus,right cerebellum,which were positively correlated with aphasia quotient (r Roi1 =0.48,r Roi2 =0.36,r Roi3 =0.28,respectively);while the regions showing increased ALFF covered left occipital lobe,precentral gyrus,insula,right precuneus.Conclusion As compared with those in normal subjects,the regions positively correlated with aphasia quotient show decreased ALFF in aphasia patients,which are one of the mechanisms of aphasia.The regions increased ALFF in aphasia patients may participate in language function of recovery.

Objective To investigate the correlation between the serum ghrelin levels and nutrition state in the patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) ,as well as to explore the role of ghxelin in the nutri-tion metabolism. Methods Fifty-three COPD patients were observed, thirty-one of them were with malnutrition (group A), twenty-two COPD patients with normal nutrition status(group B), and twenty were healthy controls.Serum ghrelin, and nutritional parameters such as body mass index(BMI), ideal body weitht( % IBW), mid-upper arm cricumference(MAC), serum albumin(ALB), total lymphocyte counts(LYM) were determined. The correlation between ghrelin and nutritional parameters was analysed. Resuits The level of serum ghrelin in group A were sig-nificantly higher than those in group B and in healthy controls. And the serum ghrelin showed a negative correlation with BMI, % IBW, MAC, but there was no correlation between serum ghrelin level, ALB and LYM. Conclusion Ghrelin participated in the nutrition metabolism in patients with COPD, it would become much higher because of malnutrition in COPD.

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of tolvaptan in the treatment of liver cirrhosis ascites with hyponatremia systematically,in order to provide reference for clinical drug use. METHODS:Retrieved from The Cochrane Library, PubMed,CNKI and Wanfang database,etc.,randomized controlled trials(RCTs)about tolvaptan combined with routine treatment plan(trial group)versus routine treatment plan with or without placebo(control group)in the treatment of liver cirrhosis ascites with hyponatremia were collected. The qualities of included studies were evaluated according to modified Jadad scale after extracting data. Meta-analysis was performed by using Rev Man 5.3 statistical software. RESULTS:A total of 16 RCTs were included, involving 1 271 patients.The results of Meta-analysis showed that serum sodium concentration[MD=6.51,95%CI(4.64,8.39),P<0.001],24 h urine volume [MD=1.36,95%CI(1.01,1.70),P<0.001],response rate of ascites and edema [RD=0.27,95%CI (0.20,0.35),P<0.001],body weight improvement[MD=-1.11,95%CI(-1.31,-0.91),P<0.001]and abdomen circumference improvement [MD=-2.13,95%CI(-2.96,-1.31),P<0.001] of trial group were significantly superior to those of control group, with statistical significance.There was no statistical significance in the levels of blood potassium,blood pressure,heart rate,TBiL,Scr or BUN between 2 groups before and after treatment(P>0.05). The level of ALT in trial group was significantly lower than control group,with statistical significance(P=0.003). Subgroup analysis showed that there was no statistical significance in 24 h urine volume when traditional diuretics were given only in control group or not used in two groups(P>0.05);the serum sodium concentration and 24 h urine volume of other subgroups were significantly higher than those of control group,with statistical significance(P<0.001). The incidence of ADR in trial group was higher than control group as dry mouth,thirst,frequent urination,insomnia,with statistical significance(P<0.05). Total incidence of ADR in trial group was slightly higher than control group,without statistical significance (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Tolvaptan has good therapeutic efficacy for liver cirrhosis ascites with hyponatremia,can effectively improves serum sodium concentration,24 h urine volume,ascites and edema,body weight and abdomen circumference,but rarely affects blood potassium,heart rate,blood pressure,liver and renal function.However,ADR as thirst should be paid attention.

A 8-channel neural signal′s simultaneous transducer detection micro system was developed to research the neural loop located at the brain hippocampus zone. The components of the system contained the neural probe manufactured with the Micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) technique based on silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate, biological low noise chopper-stabilization amplifier, low noise and intermediate speed SAR-ADC converter, reduced and low power ASK/FSK modulation radio transmitter. The micro system was applicable with the characters of small volume, interferences free, neural electrophysiology and neurotransmitter simultaneous detection, high sensitivity, high linearity, etc. The electrode resistance was optimized to 35.0 kΩ after depositing nanometer platinum black on the 4 electrophysiological sites on the Pt electrode. With the modification enzyme technique, nanomaterial enzyme membrane (Pt-mPD-GluOx) was directly fixed on the glutamate detection locus for selectively detecting special neural neurotransmitter matter. In addition, the electrochemistry measurement results indicated that the linear range of glutamate was 6-35 μmol/L with correlation coefficient of 0.97, the sensitivity was 0.0069 pA/(μmol/L). The current response error was less than 3.0 pA, which showed that the neural needle satisfied differential selection. Also, the logic/analog mixed signal 180-nm Application specific integrated circuit (ASIC ) technique (SmicRF180 nm 1Poly6M) was used to manufacture the transducer back-end disposing IC chip, and the test results provided some key parameters such as chopper-stabilization amplifier (equivalent in putting noise voltage ≤0.7 μV rms@1 kHz, gain of 71-82 dB, CMRR/PSRR>100 dB), SAR-ADC (ENOB is 12 bits, power consumption is 1.2 mW when maxmium conversion speed is 1 Msps, signal-noise-ratio is 60.9 dB, etc), and ASK/FSK modulation radio transmitter (the PA′s outputting power of 4-5 dBm, the radiation range of 10 meters). The micro neural transducer integrated system was convenient and wireless wearable for the research of brain hippocampus region.

Uremic pruritus is one of the skin complications that perplex patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Because the specific pathogenesis is not clear, there is no unified treatment plan in the world. In August 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the use of difelikefalin (under the trade name Korsuva) for the treatment of moderate to severe pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease in adult patients undergoing hemodialysis. Studies have shown that difelikefalin can remarkably reduce the intensity of pruritus and improve sleep and pruritus-related quality of life. The recommended dose of difelikefalin is 0.5 μg/kg, and difelikefalin is well tolerated and has high safety. This paper reviews the pharmacological effects, pharmacokinetics, clinical efficacy and safety of difelikefalin.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the expression of TMEMl6A in the colon of intractable functional constipation patients and its clinical implications.

METHODSA total of 30 patients with intractable chronic functional constipation were selected as trial group (full thickness tissue of sigmoid colon), 30 patients with colon cancer as control group (distant tissues at least 5 cm away from cancer). Tissues from two groups were collected in our hospital from February 2012 to June 2014 and confirmed by pathological diagnosis. Immunofluorescence staining, RT-PCR and Western blot were performed to detect the mRNA and protein expression of TMEM16A and c-kit in colon.

RESULTSTMEM16A and c-kit protein expressions were observed in similar sites of colon tissues in two groups. Expressions of TMEM16A and C-kit in colon tissues detected by immunofluorescence, RT-PCR, and Western blotting were significantly lower in trial group than those in control group (TMEM16A: mean A 1.84±0.25 vs. 3.65±0.32, P<0.05, gray intensity ratio 0.66±0.07 vs. 1.04±0.17, P<0.05, relative mRNA 0.41±0.05 vs. 1.00, P<0.05; c-kit: mean A 3.38±0.24 vs. 5.06±0.31, gray intensity ratio 0.64±0.06 vs. 0.98±0.09, relative mRNA 0.18±0.08 vs. 1.00, all P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONSTMEM16A expression in colon tissues of intractable functional constipation patients is significantly lower and may adjust the movement of colonic smooth muscle by regulating the c-kit expression. TMEMl6A may be used as a new candidate target for diagnosis and treatment of intractable functional constipation.

Anoctamin-1 ; Blotting, Western ; Chloride Channels ; Colon, Sigmoid ; Colonic Neoplasms ; Constipation ; Humans ; Muscle, Smooth ; Neoplasm Proteins ; Proteomics ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit ; RNA, Messenger

OBJECTIVETo establish an innovative rat model of slow transit constipation by selective chemical ablation of the colon enteric plexus.

METHODSSprague Dawley rats, 5-6 weeks old, were randomly divided into normal control group, sham operation group, treatment group I, II, III, IIII. The normal control group did not receive treatment. Rats in the sham operation group and the treatment groups received abdominal operation under anesthesia, and the gauze containing 0.9% normal saline, 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.25%, 0.5% benzalkonium chloride (BAC) was applied into colon for 30 minutes. Two weeks after operation, the number of feces, fecal dry weight in 24 h and gastrointestinal transit time were recorded, then hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, immunohistochemistry, ELISA were used for the evaluation of colonic pathology, enteric plexus, Interstitial cells of Cajal and neurotransmitters 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT).

RESULTSCompared to the normal control group and the sham operation group, the gastrointestinal transit time was significantly prolonged and fecal dry weight was lower in the treatment group II, III (all P<0.05). HE and immunohistochemical staining showed varying degrees of pathological changes in the treatment groups and in line with the pathological changes of slow transit constipation. 5-HT concentration reduced significantly in treatment group III compared to other groups (P<0.01).

CONCLUSIONThe animal model of STC is successfully established by applying 0.25% BAC selective chemical ablation of the colon enteric plexus. This model is simple, stable, and is more in line with pathological changes of slow transit constipation.

Animals ; Autonomic Pathways ; Constipation ; Disease Models, Animal ; Gastrointestinal Transit ; Immunohistochemistry ; Interstitial Cells of Cajal ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley