Objective To observe the effects of Xifeng Tongnao capsules on the content of TNF-α and IL-1β in brain tissue of rats with focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Methods A total of 120 adult SD rats were randomized into 6 groups: Xifeng Tongnao low-, middle- and high-dose groups, model control group, Buchang Naoxintong group and sham-operated group.Buchang Naoxintong group were treated with Buchang Naoxintong capsules at 0.864 g??kg-1.Xifeng Tongnao high-, middle-and low-dose groups were treated with 3.456, 1.728, and 0.864 g??kg-1 Xifeng Tongnao capsules, respectively;sham-operated group and model control group were treated with equal volume of purified water. Medications were administered intragastrically once daily for 7 days. The acute transient focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion model was established by middle cerebral artery occlusion ( MCAO) 1 h after the final dose, and rats in the sham-operated group only received anesthesia and stripping without occlusion.All rats were sacrificed after reperfusion for 24 h, and expression levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in the brain tissue were detected by ELISA. Results TNF-αcontent in Xifeng Tongnao capsutes low-, middle-and high-dose groups were (35.34±8.95), (33.75±6.92), and (40.95±5.39) ng??L-1, respectively.IL-1β content were (1.44±0.47), (1.45± 0.23), and (1.61±0.33) ng??L-1 in low-, middle- and high-dose groups, respectively.TNF-α and IL-1β were (38.96±9.84) and (1.56±0.31) ng??L-1, respectively in Buchang Naoxintong group, (52.74±6.76) and (2.79±0.45) ng??L-1in the model control group, and (32.54±4.00) and (1.32±0.22) ng??L-1 in sham-operated group.TNF-αand IL-1βcontent were significantly higher in Buchang Naoxintong group than in sham-operated group ( P<0. 05 ) . TNF-α and IL-1β content were significantly decreased in Xifeng Tongnao high-, middle- and low-dose groups (all P<0.05). Conclusion Xifeng Tongnao capsules can protect brain tissue by supressing TNF-α and IL-1β and alleviating inflammatory injury from ischemia.

Objective To explore the meaning of midkine (MK) levels in serum in different development stage of acute leukemia,and to explore the relationship between MK and WT1.Methods The levels of the MK in serum of 86 cases of acute leukemia and 30 cases of normal people were detected by ELISA.Real-time quantitative PCR (RQ-PCR) method was used to determine the expression of WT1 at mRNA level in 15 AML patients.Results The MK level in serum in the new diagnosed group was higher than that in the complete remission group and the normal control group [7.52 (5.44,10.55) ng/ml vs 3.52 (1.56,5.20) ng/ml vs 2.44 (1.89,3.12) ng/ml].There' s no statistical difference between midkine level in new diagnosed acute B cell leukemia (B-ALL) group and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) group [7.88 (5.78,15.78) ng/ml vs 6.25 (4.59,16.33) ng/ml].The clear correlation was found between the level of serum MK and quantities of marrow WT1 gene (r =0.529,P =0.043).Conclusions The level of MK in serum of acute leukemia patients is increased at the time of new diagnosis and decreased at complete remission.ELISA may be a way to measure the status of AL.The location of MK gene is adjacent to WT1 gene and MK' s clinical significance is similar to WT1' s,furthermore,there is a clear correlation between MK in serum and WT1 of marrow in quantities.

OBJECTIVE:To prepare Xiaoyanzhiyang lotion,conduct determinations of the preparation and observe its clinical,therapeutic effects.METHODS:It was prepared into pulveres as per the compositions of the formula,determined on its physicochemical properties and identified with TLC.108 patients with typical dermatitis and eczema were randomized into the treatment group(65 cases)and the control group(43 cases).The treatment group was given Xiaoyanzhiyang lotion,2～ 3 times? d-1,and the control group was treated with Kenacomb ointment,2～ 3 times? d-1,each for a treatment course of 1wk.RESULTS:The overall effective rates for the treatment group and the control group were 98.5% and 88.4% respectively,with the former having significantly higher rate than the latter(P

OBJECTIVE:To optimize the extraction process for Sihuang paste.METHODS:The Radix et Rhizoma Rhei,Radix Scutellariae were extracted with ethanol,and the effects of the concentration and dosage of ethanol,and the ext-racting time,extraction times on the content of emodin were investigated by orthogonal experiment.The Rhizoma coptidis and Cortex Phellodendri were extracted by water decoction method,and the effects of amount of water,the soaking time,the decoction time and decoction times on the content of tannin were investigated by orthogonal experiment.RESULTS:The optimum alcohol extracting condition for Radix et Rhizoma Rhei,Radix Scutellaria was as follows:adding 60% alcohol at a dose of 6 times that of the total medicinal substances and extracting for 1 h/time for 3 times.The optimum water extracting condition for Rhizoma Coptidis and Cortex Phellodendri was as follows:soaking medicinal substances in water(with the ratio of medicinal substances to water at 1∶6)for 0.5 h,decocting for 2 h and extracting for 3 times.CONCLUSION:The optimized methods are simple and stable,which provide theoretic basis for industrial production.

Objective:To explore the value of HEART score combined with three bedside tests of myocardial infarction in the diagnosis of emergency chest pain patients.Methods:310 patients with emergency chest pain treated in Langfang People's Hospital from January 2018 to December 2018 were retrospectively selected. The HEART score was evaluated at admission, and the levels of serum creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), myoglobin (Myo) and troponin I (cTnI) were detected.Results:Among 310 patients, 232 cases were diagnosed as cardiogenic chest pain, 78 cases were non cardiogenic chest pain; In cardiogenic chest pain, 151 cases were acute coronary syndrome and 81 cases were stable angina pectoris; The HEART score, CK-MB, Myo and cTnI in patients with cardiogenic chest pain were (5.00±1.01)points, (14.45±3.11)ng/ml, (60.20±11.34)ng/ml and (2.30±0.89)ng/ml, respectively, which were significantly higher than those in patients with non cardiogenic chest pain ( P<0.05); The HEART score, CK-MB, myo and cTnI in patients with acute coronary syndrome were (5.83±1.12), (16.02±2.88)ng/ml, (64.49±12.01)ng/ml and (2.54±0.91)ng/ml, which were significantly higher than those in patients with stable angina pectoris ( P<0.05); The area under receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of HEART score combined with myocardial infarction in the diagnosis of cardiogenic chest pain was 0.811 ( P<0.05), which was higher than single diagnosis of other indexes; the sensitivity and specificity were 85.28% and 82.50% respectively; The area under ROC curve of HEART score combined with myocardial infarction in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome was 0.901 ( P<0.05), which was higher than single diagnosis of other indexes; the sensitivity and specificity were 90.00% and 85.00% respectively; The HEART score of patients with acute coronary death was (6.88±1.02), which was significantly higher than that of patients with survival ( P<0.05); The area under ROC curve predicted by HEART score was 0.674 ( P<0.05). When the cut-off value was 6, the sensitivity and specificity were 78.00% and 70.00%, respectively; the CK-MB, Myo and cTnI increased with the risk of cardiogenic chest pain ( P<0.05). Conclusions:HEART score combined with three bedside tests of myocardial infarction has a good application value in the emergency chest pain, which is worthy of clinical use.

Objective: To investigate oral health related life quality and associated factors of senior primary school students in Bengbu City, so as to provide scientific basis for targeted oral health education for children. Methods: A stratified cluster random sampling method was adopted to select 1 760 senior students (grade 5 to 6) from 12 primary schools in 4 districts of Bengbu City from September to November 2022. A cross sectional survey was conducted on the oral health of students through questionnaires related to oral health. The effect of oral problems on quality of life was assessed by the Child Daily Life Oral Influence Scale (Child-OIDP). Chi square test, non parametric test and binary Logistic regression model were used to analyze the influencing factors of oral health related quality of life in senior primary school students. Results: The prevalence of oral problems affecting the quality of daily life was 70.00%, and the severe impact rate was 15.06%. Oral feeding was the most affected (57.95%). The Child-OIDP score was (7.49±8.57). Binary Logistic regression analysis showed that mother s education level, self rated teeth and oral conditions, bruised tooth, toothache in the past year, and gingival bleeding in the past 2 weeks were significantly associated with the incidence of Child-OIDP ( OR=1.86-5.00, P <0.05). Conclusion It is common that oral problems affect the quality of daily life of senior primary school students in Bengbu. Families and schools should strengthen oral health knowledge education and behavior guidance, so as to reduce the impact of oral problems on daily life among senior primary school students.

Objective To observe the effects of tetrandrine on the proliferation,migration,and invasion of melanoma cell B16,and to explore its effects on epithelial mesenchymal transition(EMT)and potential regulatory mechanisms.Methods(1)The proliferation of B16 cells was detected by CCK-8 assay after 0,2,4,6,8 and 10 μmol·L-1 of tetrandrine intervention for 24 and 48 hours.The colony formation ability of B16 cells was detected by plate clone formation assay after 1,2 and 4 μmol·L-1 of tetrandrine intervention;the migration and invasion ability of B16 cells was detected by cell scratch assay and Transwell invasion assay;the expressions of N-cadherin,Vimentin and E-cadherin related to EMT in B16 cells were detected by Western Blot assay.The mouse melanoma lung metastasis model was replicated by tail vein injection of B16 cells to observe the effects of tetrandrine(50 and 100 mg·kg-1)administered by gavage on the number of metastatic tumor nodules in the lungs of mice.(2)The CTD,SwissTargetPrediction and Similarity Ensemble Approach databases were used to predict the targets of tetrandrine;the GeneCards database was used to search for targets related to melanoma disease;the intersection of these two databases was taken as the potential target of tetrandrine for melanoma treatment.The intersected targets were imported into STRING database to construct protein-protein interaction(PPI)network and screen the core targets;the intersected targets were imported into DAVID database for GO function and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis;and molecular docking between tetrandrine and the core targets was verified by Autodock software.(3)In vivo experimental validation:after intervention of 1,2 and 4 μmol·L-1 tetrandrine,Western Blot method was used to detect the expression of the key pathway AKT/NF-κB/CREB pathway-related proteins;and AKT agonist SC79 was used to validate the replication experiments.Results(1)The IC50 of B16 cells intervened by tetrandrine was 4.273 and 4.085 μmol·L-1 at 24 and 48 hours.Compared with the control group,the colony forming ability,scratch healing rate and invasion rate of cells in the 1,2 and 4 μmol·L-1 tetrandrine group were all significantly reduced(P＜0.05,P＜0.01,P＜0.001);the expressions of cellular Vimentin and N-cadherin protein expressions were significantly down-regulated(P＜0.01,P＜0.001),and E-cadherin protein expression was significantly up-regulated(P＜0.01,P＜0.001).Compared with the model control group,the number of melanoma lung metastatic nodules was significantly reduced in the mice in the high-dose group of tetrandrine(P＜0.05).(2)A total of 60 potential targets were obtained for the treatment of melanoma with tetrandrine;core targets such as AKT1,TNF,CCND1,RELA,CASP9,CHUK,and CREBBP were further screened,among which AKT1 was the most strongly interacting target;the signaling pathways such as apoptosis,FoxO,TNF,PI3K-AKT,and NF-κB were mainly involved.The molecular docking showed that tetrandrine had strong binding activity with AKT1,TNF,RELA and other core targets.Compared with the control group,protein expressions of p-AKT/AKT,p-NF-κB p65/NF-κ B p65,and p-CREB/CREB were significantly down-regulated in the cells of the tetrandrine 1,2,and 4 μmol·L-1 groups(P＜0.05,P＜0.01);protein expressions of p-AKT and p-NF-κB p65 were significantly up-regulated in the cells of the SC79 group(P＜0.001).Compared with the SC79 group,protein expressions of p-AKT,p-NF-κB p65,and p-CREB were significantly down-regulated in the cells of the 2 μmol·L-1 tetrandrine+ SC79 group(P＜0.001).Conclusion Tetrandrine may inhibit the proliferation,migration,invasion and EMT of mouse melanoma by regulating the AKT/NF-κB/CREB pathway,and thus inhibit the lung metastasis of mouse melanoma.

The lipid droplet (LD) is a unique multi-functional organelle that contains a neutral lipid core covered with a phospholipid monolayer membrane. The LDs have been found in almost all organisms from bacteria to humans with similar shape. Several conserved functions of LDs have been revealed by recent studies, including lipid metabolism and trafficking, as well as nucleic acid binding and protection. We summarized these findings and proposed a hypothesis that the LD is a conserved organelle.
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