Objective To understand the kinds and content of antibiotic used in the toothpaste selling in China. Methods 10 kinds of toothpaste samples labelled to be able to prevent and/or cure some oral diseases were collected from the supermarkets, the contents of antibiotic were determined by HPLC after selected by disk diffusion susceptibility test. Results Norfloxacin was detected in one kind of toothpaste collected from several supermarkets, the content was 0.06%. Metronidazole was detected in two kinds of toothpaste, the contents were 0.01% and 0.37% respectively, no tinidazole was detected in all samples. Conclusion Some antibiotic in common use have been detected in some toothpaste sold in supermarkets in China.

A series of 4-(2-acetoxybenzoylamino) butyrate derivatives were designed and synthesized. All of the novel 12 compounds (7a-7k) were synthesized from gamma-aminobutyric acid (1) as starting material, and their structures were confirmed with IR, 1H NMR, EI-MS and elemental analysis. Preliminary pharmacological test in vitro showed that most of these title compounds possessed antiepileptic activity. Compounds 7i-7k displayed strong antiepileptic activity and are worth for further development. Compounds 4, 7d-7h showed moderate antiepileptic activity. The structure-activity relationship of 4-(2-acetoxybenzoylamino) butyrate derivatives is also discussed preliminarily.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Eye Diseases ; chemically induced ; prevention & control ; therapy ; Fisheries ; Gas Poisoning ; etiology ; prevention & control ; therapy ; Humans ; Hydrogen Sulfide ; poisoning ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult

Purpose To evaluate the expression of miR-21 in the tissues and cell lines of hepatocellular carcinoma,and to try to find its possible target genes.Methods The expression profile of miR-21 was detected in hepatocellular carcinoma tissues and cell lines.Mter miR-21 inhibitor was used,the alterations in the vitality and invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma cells were observed.The possible target gene of miR-21 was predicted by bioinformatics analysis.The influence of miR-21 inhibitors on the target gene activity was evaluated by dual luciferase reporting gene system.Results The expression level of miR-21 was significantly higher in hepatocellular carcinoma tissues than that in the adjacent ones (P ＜0.05).The expression level of miR-21 in hepatocellular carcinoma cells was significantly higher than that in the hepatic cells (P ＜0.01).After inhibiting miR-21,the viability and invasion ability of hepatocellular carcinoma cells were decreased (P ＜ 0.01).The expression level of programmed cell death 4 (PDCD4) in hepatocellular carcinoma tissues was significantly lower than that in the adjacent tissues (P ＜ 0.01).Its expression level in hepatocellular carcinoma cells was significantly lower than that in the hepatic cells (P ＜ 0.01).After interfering with PDCD4,the vitality and invasion ability of liver cancer cells were increased (P ＜ 0.05).Dual luciferase reporter gene assay indicated that by inhibiting miR-21,the expression level of PDCD4 was up-regulated (P ＜ 0.01).The vitality and invasion ability of liver cancer cells were reduced (P ＜ 0.001).Conclusion MiR-21 can regulate the growth and invasion of liver cancer cells through targeting PDCD4.

Objective To investigate the changes of serum miR-21 expression level in patients with HCC before and after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) and to discuss its clinical significance. Methods Before and after TACE the levels of serum miR-21 in 42 patients with HCC and 42 healthy subjects were determined by reverse transcriptase quantitative PCR (RT-PCR), and the levels of serum AFP were also estimated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The results were analyzed. Results The serum miR-21 level in patients with HCC was (12.9 ± 3.5) times of that in normal subjects(t=19.430 7, P < 0.01). One month after TACE, the serum miR-21 level became (7.2 ± 1.7) times of that of normal reference value, which was remarkably lower than that obtained before the treatment (t=9.493 7, P<0.01). The serum miR-21 level was closely correlated with the tumor size, the presence of tumor thrombus and HBV infection. One month after TACE the serum miR-21 levels in patient groups showing partial response, stable disease and progressive disease were (4.0 ± 0.3), (6.0 ± 1.5) and (8.6 ± 1.5) times, respectively, of that of normal reference value, and statistically significant difference existed between each other among the three groups (F=38.168, P=0.000). ROC-AUC value of MiR-21 in diagnosing HCC was 0.910 ± 0.041, which was significantly higher than that of AFP (0.860 ± 0.037, t=6.3042, P<0.01). The specificity of miR-21 in detecting HCC was 88.1%, which was remarkably higher than that of AFP (69%, χ2= 4.5253, P = 0.033).Conclusion After TACE the serum MiR-21 level in HCC patients is significantly decreased, which is very helpful in predicting the therapeutic efficacy of TACE. Therefore, MiR- 21 can be regarded as a potential molecular marker of HCC.

0.05).Between subgroups divided by the clinical restoration time,the CP IgM seropositive rate of the tachy restoration group was significantly higher than that in the deferred group(P0.05).Among subgroups divided by the clinical manifestation,the subgroup of paralysis plus disorder of consciousness had significant higher CP IgM seropositive rate than other groups(Pa

A series of 4-(2-acetoxybenzoylamino) butyrate derivatives were designed and synthesized. All of the novel 12 compounds (7a-7k) were synthesized from gamma-aminobutyric acid (1) as starting material, and their structures were confirmed with IR, 1H NMR, EI-MS and elemental analysis. Preliminary pharmacological test in vitro showed that most of these title compounds possessed antiepileptic activity. Compounds 7i-7k displayed strong antiepileptic activity and are worth for further development. Compounds 4, 7d-7h showed moderate antiepileptic activity. The structure-activity relationship of 4-(2-acetoxybenzoylamino) butyrate derivatives is also discussed preliminarily.
4-Aminopyridine ; Animals ; Anticonvulsants ; chemical synthesis ; chemistry ; therapeutic use ; Butyrates ; chemical synthesis ; chemistry ; therapeutic use ; Drug Design ; Epilepsy ; chemically induced ; drug therapy ; Female ; Lethal Dose 50 ; Male ; Mice ; Molecular Structure ; Random Allocation ; Structure-Activity Relationship ; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid ; chemistry

Objective To investigate the distribution of Leptotrombidium deliense among different small mammal hosts in some areas of Yunnan province. Methods A field survey was carried out in some counties of Yunnan province and the small mammal hosts were captured, using mouse cages and traps with baits. Chigger mites on the surface of two auricles were scraped off by a bistoury, and then preserved in 70% ethanol. Every specimen of the chigger mites on the slides was finally identified into species under a microscope. Some conventional statistical methods were adopted to calculate all the collected chigger mite species and the constituent ratios of Leptotrombidium deliense in different areas and on different hosts, together with its prevalence and mean abundance on different hosts. Results A total of 10 222 small mammal hosts were captured from 19 counties and identified as 11 families, 34 genera and 62 species in 5 orders, and 92 990 individuals of chigger mites were collected from the body surface of these small mammal hosts. All the collected chigger mites were identified as 3 subfamilies, 22 genera, and 225 species. Meanwhile, Leptotrombidium deliensee only accounted for 1.659% of the total. The host specificity of Leptotrombidium deliense was very low and 1544 individuals of Leptotrombidium deliense collected from 8518 small mammal hosts belonged to 6 families, 13 genera and 19 species in 3 orders. Our results showed that Leptotrombidium delienses were mainly collected from Insectivora and Rodentia. Leptotrombidium deliense had long been considered as the dominant species of chigger mites and the main vector of tsutsugamushi disease in Yunnan province of China, but our results seemed not thoroughly supporting this point of view. Conclusion Traditionally, Leptotrombidium deliense was the dominant species and the main vectors of scrub typhus in Yunnan province. However, based on our results, the above view might be true in some local places and the composition of chigger mites and the main vector of tautsugamushi disease might be different in regions and habitats in Yunnan province.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common preventable and treatable disease, is characterized by airflow limitation that is usually progressive and associated with an enhanced chronic inflammatory response in the airways. Its main pathological manifestations include airway inflammation, mucus hypersecretion, oxidative stress and apoptotic epithelial cells. Recent research suggests that MAP kinases and Keap1-Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway are involved in the pathological process of inflammation and oxidative stress. This review explores the potential role of the cross talk of these signaling pathways in airway inflammation, mucus hypersecretion, oxidative stress and apoptotic epithelial cells. To clarify the roles of cross talk between MAP kinases and Keap1-Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway, we also focus on the drugs related to that in the treatment of COPD, and it provides ideas for more drug research in the treatment of COPD.
Apoptosis ; Epithelial Cells ; cytology ; Humans ; Inflammation ; Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins ; Kelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1 ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases ; NF-E2-Related Factor 2 ; Oxidative Stress ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive ; metabolism ; Respiratory System ; Signal Transduction

OBJECTIVE: To determine the protective effects and mechanism of ulinastatin on the lung injury during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). METHODS: Thirty patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) were divided into 2 groups randomly. The ulinastatin group (Group U, n = 15) received 1 x 10(4)U/kg ulinastatin intravenously before the CPB and the same amount of ulinastatin was added into the primary solution. The control group (Group C,n = 15) received normal saline instead of ulinastatin. A brochioalveolar lavage was performed at 2 h after the cardiopulmonary bypass. Polymorphonuclear neutrophil elastase, tumor necrosis factor-alpha and MDA contents in the brochioalveolar lavage fluids were measured, and the lung oxygenate index was measured preoperatively and at 1 and 4 h after CPB termination. RESULTS: Polymorphonuclear neutrophil elastase, tumor necrosis factor-alpha and MDA contents of Group U in the brochioalveolar lavage fulids were significantly lower than those of Group C (P < 0.05), and the lung oxygenate index of Group U at 1 and 4 h after CPB termination was also significantly lower than that of Group C. A significant increase of lung oxygenate index occurred in both groups at 1 and 4 h after CPB when compared with the same group at the baseline before CPB (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Ulinastatin has the protective effects on the lung injury during CPB by decreasing polymorphonuclear neutrophil elastase, alleviating lung inflammatory reaction and reducing oxygen free radicals.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid ; Cardiopulmonary Bypass ; Female ; Glycoproteins ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Leukocyte Elastase ; metabolism ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Protective Agents ; therapeutic use ; Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult ; prevention & control ; Rheumatic Heart Disease ; surgery ; Trypsin Inhibitors ; therapeutic use ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; metabolism