A rapid and sensitive method for the determination of trace carbaryl in water by using diallyl phthalate-europium ( Eu3+) as fluorescent probes was developed. The interaction between Eu3+ and diallyl phthalate and carbaryl was studied by high resolution mass spectrum, and the fluorescence spectra change of complexes before/after binding with carbaryl was also investigated. The influence factors of fluorescence intensity including solution pH and interferent were studied. The results showed that two diallyl phthalate molecules were complexed with one Eu3+to form stable complexes. Carbaryl could also interact with the probe to form multiple complexes, which significantly increased the fluorescent efficiency of the probe. At pH 9. 0 of solution and by using 245/615 nm as excitation/emission wavelength, the fluorescence intensity showed good linear relationship with the carbaryl concentration ranged from 6. 25í10-8 mol/L to 2. 50í10-6 mol/L, and the linear correlation coefficient was 0. 9968. The detection limit of the method was 9. 6í10-9 mol/L. Water samples were extracted by acetonitrile, and then detected by europium ( Eu3+)-diallyl phthalate fluorescent probe. The recovery of the method was 91. 8%-94. 5%, while RSD was within 6. 1%. The method is suitable for the rapid determination of carbaryl in water samples.

Expressions of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and its receptor (gp80、gp130) in 8 patients with Graves' disease (GD) were compared with those in 8 euthyroid patients with nodular goiter or benign thyroid adenoma. The thyroid tissues of GD expressed significantly higher IL-6 mRNA, gp130 mRNA and IL-6 protein than those of the control group, suggesting that activated IL-6/gp130 signal pathway in the thyroid tissue may contribute to the pathogenesis of GD.

Aim To study the effects of Free Anthra-quinone from Rhubarb (FAR)on myocardial CTGF and collagen expression and interstitial fibrosis in dia-betic rats.Methods The male SD rats were randomly divided into normal group (CON),diabetic cardiomy-opathy group (DCM) and FAR treatment group (FAR).Streptozocin was intraperitoneally injected in-to the animals in the latter 2 groups to induce diabetic rat model.The model was expected to be stable for 2 weeks before the treatment.At the end of the 8th week in treatment,fasting plasma glucose and heart mass in-dex were measured.Masson staining was used to ob-serve the myocardial fibrosis.RT-PCR was used to de-tect the mRNA levels of CTGF,procollagen type Ⅰand collagen type Ⅲ.Immunohistochemical method was used to detect the content of CTGF.ELISA was used to detect the depositions of collagen type I and collagen type Ⅲ. Results Compared with CON group,fasting plasma glucose,heart mass index,the degree of myocardial fibrosis,and the expressions of CTGF,collagen type I and collagen type Ⅲ in left ven-tricular myocardial tissue of DCM group were signifi-cantly increased. However, compared with DCM group,fasting plasma glucose,heart mass index,the degree of myocardial fibrosis,and the expressions of CTGF,collagen type I and collagen type Ⅲ in left ven-tricular myocardial tissue of FAR-treated rats were sig-nificantly decreased.Conclusion FAR retards the process of myocardial fibrosis in diabetic rats by down-regulating the expression of CTGF,reducing the syn-thesis and depositions of collagen type I and collagen type Ⅲ.

Objective To explore the feasibility of visually assessment of angiogenesis in a murine model of subcutaneous matrigel plugs with ultrasound molecular imaging(UMI) using microbubbles(MB)targeted to endothelial αv-integrins. Methods Matrigel angiogenesis was created by subcutaneous implantation of FGF-2 enriched matrigel in 10 mice. On day 10, UMI of the matrigel was performed in all mice at 6 minutes after intravenous injection of either αv-integrin targeting microbubbles(MBα) or isotype control microbubbles(MBc) in random with 30 min interval,and the video intensity(Ⅵ) was measured. To further test the specificity of the signal coming from MBα,antibody against αv-integrin was injected 10 min before microbubbles injection. Following UMI,all matrigels were harvested for histological analysis. Results As expected,VI of the matrigel was significantly higher ( P ＜0.05) for MBα (20. 5 ± 3.3)U as compared with MBc (4. 8 ± 1.5)U. After blocking with antibody against αv-integrin,a great decrease was observed in the MBα group [VI (4.6 ± 1.2) U, P ＜0.05] while no significant difference was noted for MBc [VI (4. 9 ±1.5)U, P ＞ 0.05 ]. Neovessels within matrigel was positive for αv-integrin. Conclusions UMI with microbubbles targeted to αv-integrins can be effective and specific in evaluating the angiogenesis in a murine model of subcutaneous matrigel plugs.

In this study, CD133+ subpopulations were isolated from 41 primary colorectal cancer tissues, the proliferation and cell cycle distribution of the cells were examined without in vitro expansion, and then compared to those of cell lines. The detection of CD133 in colorectal cancer tissues, isolation of CD133+ and CD133- epithelial subpopulations, Ki-67/DNA multiparameter assay and cell volume analysis were flow cytometrically conducted. The results showed that Ki-67 expression was correlated with CD133 level in primary cancer tissues, while cell cycle G2/M phase distribution or clinicopathological characteristics was not. In addition, the CD133+ cells showed larger cell volume and higher Ki-67 expression as compared with CD133- cells. But there was no statistically significant difference in G(2)/M phase distribution between the two subpopulations. Our results demonstrated that the CD133+ subpopulation in colorectal cancer tissue contained more actively cycling and proliferating cells, which was not correlated to clinicopathological factors but might contribute to tumor progression and poor clinical outcome.

OBJECTIVETo compare the contents of two another anthraquinone-O-glucosides in five different processed products from Rheum palmatum.

METHODAloe-emodin-3-CH2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside and emodin-8-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside were determined simultaneously by HPLC on an Agilent TC-C18 (2) column at 35 degrees C with the tetrahydrofuran-1% glacial acetic acid (25:75). The detection wavelength was set at 410 nm and the flow rate was 0.9 mL x min(-1).

RESULTThe calibration curves for two components were linear within the range of 0.0090-0.2704 microg (r = 0.9996), 0.0396-1.188 microg (r = 0.9996), and the average recoveries were 97.85%, 97.19% respectively.

CONCLUSIONThe results showed the remarkable variation regulations among the five different processed pieces. The contents of the crude pieces and the pieces roasted vinegar were almost the same, while the pieces roasted with millet wine were a little higher than that of the crude pieces, and the contents at the two components in prepared pieces and charring pieces evidently reduced.

Chemistry, Pharmaceutical ; methods ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; analysis ; Glucosides ; analysis ; Rheum ; chemistry

OBJECTIVETo establish a HPLC method for the determination of gallic acid and catechin in Rheum palametum and to study the changes of gallic acid and catechin content in R. palametum during processing.

METHODThe contents of gallic acid and catechin were determined simultaneously by HPLC on the Zorbax Eclipse XDB-C18 (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm) column at 30 degrees C with gradient elution. The flow rate was 0.9 mL x min(-1) and the detecting wave-length was 277 nm.

RESULTThere were obvious differences in contents of gallic acid and catechin between the crude herbal material and other four kinds of processed products of R. palametum. Compared to crude herbal material, the contents of gallic acid increased evidently increased in the five processed pieces, up to 139. 3% in the processed piece of braising with liquor. The contents of catechin were similar to gallic acid in the pieces of vinegar and the liquor sauted, but nearly not founded in the braising with liquor and the charring products.

CONCLUSIONThe different processing methods have certain effect on the content of gallic acid and catechin in R. palametum.

Catechin ; analysis ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; analysis ; Gallic Acid ; analysis ; Rheum ; chemistry

OBJECTIVETo compare the contents of two anthraquinone-O-glucosides in five different processed products from Rheum palamatum.

METHODThe content of aleo-emodin-8-O-beta-D-glucoside, rhein-8-O-beta-D-glucoside were determined simultaneously by HPLC on a agilent TC-C18 (2) column at 35 degrees C with the mobile phase of acetonitrile-1% glacial acetic acid (20: 80). The detection wavelength was set at 410 nm and the flow rate was 1.0 mL x min(-1).

RESULTThe calibration curves for two components were linear within the range of 0.017 44-0.348 8 microg (r = 0.999 8, n = 5), 0.084-1.686 microg (r = 0.999 9, n = 5), and the average recoveries were 97.82%, 97.87%, respectively.

CONCLUSIONThe results showed that there were remarkable variation of the two kinds of glucosides contentsamong the five different processed pieces. The contents of the crude pieces, pieces roasted with millet wine and pieces roasted with vinegar were almost the same, while the prepared pieces and charring pieces had evidently reduced contents. The are certain regularity in the variation.

Anthraquinones ; chemistry ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; Glucosides ; chemistry ; Rheum ; chemistry

OBJECTIVETo study the chemical constituents of the roasted seeds of Cassia obtusifolia, and to illuminate the change of its effective components before and after being roasted.

METHODThe compounds were isolated and repeatedly purified by macroporous resin, silica gel column chromatography. Their structures were elucidated by physical and chemical properties and NMR data.

RESULTThree components were obtained from ethanol extract, and the structures were identified as nor-rubrofusarin-6-O-beta-D-(6'-O-acetyl) -glucopyranoside (1), 1-desmethyl- aurantio-obtusin-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (2), obtusin (3).

CONCLUSIONCompounds 1 and 2 were isolated from the roasted seeds of C. obtusifolia for the first time, and compound 1 was a new compound.

Cassia ; chemistry ; Glycosides ; analysis ; isolation & purification ; Hot Temperature ; Plant Extracts ; analysis ; isolation & purification ; Seeds ; chemistry

OBJECTIVETo compare of the contents of two stilbene glycoside in five processed products of Rheum palamatum.

METHODThe contents of trans-3, 5, 4'-trihydroxystilbene-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (a) and trans-3, 5, 4'-trihydroxystilbene-4'-Obeta-D-(6"-O-galloyl)-glucopyranoside (b) were determined by HPLC analysis at 35 degrees C with methanol-1% acetic acid as mobile phase, the wavelengths were set at 280, 300 nm, the flow rate was 1.0 mL x min(-1).

RESULTThe two components could be detected in five processed products, and their contents were more close in the no-parched pieces, the vinegar roasts pieces and the wine roast pieces. However, the contents reduced significantly in other two kinds of pieces which were lower than 80 percent of no-parched pieces.

CONCLUSIONHigh temperature may result in a significant reduction on glycoside in the pieces of rhubarb, and we have received similar results from determination of other glycoside compounds. Further analysis and comparison with the content of their corresponding aglycones, can provide a scientific basis to explain the variation of the material basis in the processed products of rhubarb.

Glycosides ; analysis ; Plant Extracts ; analysis ; Rheum ; chemistry ; Stilbenes ; analysis