BACKGROUND:Curcumin has crucial inhibitory effects on various cancer cels and cancer stem cels. However, its effect on gastric cancer stem cels and the underlying mechanism of this effect are unclear.
OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of curcumin on gastric cancer stem cels and the underlying mechanism.
METHODS:Tumor sphere-forming assay and gastric cancer stem cel markers (EpCAM and CD44) were used to separate gastric cancer stem cels from gastric cancer SGC7901 cel lines. Effects of curcumin on the proliferation and apoptosis of gastric cancer stem cels were determined by MTT and flow cytometry analysis, respectively. Western blot analysis was used to detect the expression levels of FoxM1, p-AKT, and AKT. LY294002, an inhibitor of the PI3K/AKT pathway, was used to determine the regulatory relationship between AKT and FoxM1 signaling pathways.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The EpCAM+/CD44+ gastric cancer stem cels were successfuly isolated from SGC7901 cels. MTT assay showed that curcumin inhibited the proliferation of gastric cancer stem cels, while flow cytometry analysis showed that curcumin induced apoptosis in gastric cancer stem cels. In addition, the expression levels of p-AKT and FoxM1 were decreased by curcumin treatment. After being treated by LY294002, the expression levels of p-AKT and FoxM1 were down-regulated markedly. In conclusion, curcumin can inhibit cel proliferation and induce apoptosis in gastric cancer stem celsvia the ATK/FoxM1 signaling pathway.

Objective To explore the clinical significance of oral pancreatin capsules for patients after total gastrectomy.Methods Ninety cases of total gastrectomy patients in Nanyang City Center Hospital were selected and randomly divided into trypsin group and control group,with 45 patients in each group.The control group were treated by conventional therapy,and the patients of trypsin group were treated by pancreatin capsules on the basis of conventional therapy after 3 weeks postoperation.Scores of EORTC QLQ-C30,korenaga and fecal fat contents were compared between two groups six months postoperation.Results No statistically significant difference was found in the scoring system of EORTC QLQ-C30,korenaga and fecal fat contents in two groups before administered,The score of role function,emotional function and overall health status in the scoring system of EORTC QLQ-C30 of patients in trypsin group were higher than control group after 6 months administration.The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05 ).The score of fatigue,loss of appetite,nausea,vomiting,diarrhea in the scoring system of EORTC QLQ-C30 of patients in trypsin group were lower than control group after 6 months administration.The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).The loss of appetite,swelling postprandial satiety,insomnia and the extent of weight loss in the scoring system of korenagain trypsin group were lower than control group after 6 months administration.The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05 ).The fecal fat contentsin trypsin group were lower than control group at 24 h and 72 h.The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).The cases of 24h fecal fat content>7g in trypsin group was lower than control group at 24 h.The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion Oral pancreatin capsules could significantly improve the quality of life of patients after total gastrectomy, which is worthy of promoting.

OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects of omeprazole combined with Huxue huayu tongluo formula on the efficacy and relevant indexes of diabetic gastroparesis gastric motility disorder. METHODS:92 patients with diabetic gastroparesis gastric motili-ty disorder were randomly divided into observation group and control group. All patients were given diabetes dietary guidance and exercise guidance,and patients with combined metabolic disorders and hypertension were given lipid lowering,antihypertensive and other conventional treatment;based on it,control group was orally given 20 mg Omeprazole enteric-coated capsule,once a day;observation group was additionally given 300 ml Huxue huayu tongluo formula,150 ml once,twice a day. The treatment course for both groups was 14 d. Clinical efficacy,fasting blood glucose,glycated hemoglobin,whole blood viscosity level,moti-lin,gastrin,half gastric emptying time (GET1/2) before and after treatment,and the incidence of adverse reactions in 2 groups were observed. RESULTS:The total effective rate in observation group was significantly higher than control group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05);before treatment,there were no significant differences in the fasting blood glucose,glycated hemoglobin,whole blood viscosity level,motilin,gastrin and GET1/2(P>0.05);after treatment,fasting blood glucose,glycated hemoglobin,whole blood viscosity level,motilin,gastrin and GET1/2 in 2 groups were significantly lower than before,and observa-tion group was lower than control group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05);and there were no adverse reac-tions during treatment. CONCLUSIONS:Based on the conventional treatment,the efficacy of omeprazole combined with Huxue huayu tongluo formula is superior to omeprazole alone for diabetic gastroparesis gastric motility disorder,it can significantly reduce blood glucose and improve hemodynamics,with similar safety.

OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for simultaneously determination of glycyrrhizic acid and glycyrrhetinic acid in Yaotongning capsule. METHODS:HPLC was performed on the column of Agilent TC-C18 with mobile phase of methanol-0.2 mol/L ammonium acetate(gradient elution) at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min;detection wavelength was 250 nm and column temperature was 25 ℃ and injection volume was 10 μl. RESULTS:The linear range was 0.007 1-0.178 0 mg/ml(r=0.999 8)for glycyrrhizin acid and 0.354 8-8.720 0 μg/ml of glycyrrhetinic acid(r=0.999 8);RSDs of precision,stability and reproducibility tests were no more than 1.74%,average recoveries were 95.49%-100.62%(RSD=1.98%,n=9)and 96.80%-102.26%(RSD=1.83%,n=9),respec-tively. CONCLUSIONS:The method is simple,reproducible,accurate and reliable,and can be used for the simultaneous determi-nation of glycyrrhizic acid and glycyrrhetinic acid in Yaotongning capsule.

OBJECTIVE: To find out some evidence that may indicate the theory of voice pitch of the five tones being correlated with the five zang viscera in Huangdi Neijing, which was lost 2 000 years. METHODS: Eight-four healthy females were divided into younger group (<34 years old) and older group (> or =34 years old) according to their ages. The pronunciations of these females were examined by sono-frequency analysis facility. RESULTS: The frequency of Jiao tone was much higher than those of the other tones in both groups (P<0.01) and the frequency of Jiao tone increased as aging. The frequency of Zhi tone in the younger group was higher than that in the older group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: The results of higher frequency of Jiao tone in females is in accordance with the theory put forward by Ye Gui (a famous doctor in Qing Dynasty of China) that the liver is the congenital base of female life. In traditional Chinese medicine, Jiao tone is correlated with the liver, and Zhi tone is correlated with the heart. The high frequency of Zhi tone in younger females implies that regulating the Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang and Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin may be beneficial to the health maintenance of younger female.

OBJECTIVETo establish the HPLC fingerprint of Angelica polymorpha.

METHODThe 10 batches of A. polymorpha were measured by HPLC with isoimperatorin as a reference substance and the chromatographic experients were performed on Kromasil 100A C18 column (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm), eluted with acetonitrile and water as mobile phase in gradient mode. The flow rate was 1.0 m x min(-1) and the detection wavelength was 254 nm.

RESULTThe common mode of the HPLC fingerprints were set up. There were 8 common peaks in the fingerprint of 10 samples, and the similarity of the 10 samples was more than 0.9.

CONCLUSIONThe method is simple, accurate and have a good reaptability. The quality of A. polymorpha can be controlled effectively by the HPLC fingerprint.

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Objective:To investigate the safety and efficacy of knife assisted polypectomy (KAP) in the treatment of colorectal pedicle polyps (Paris type 0-Ⅰp).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 42 patients with colorectal pedicle polyps who were treated with KAP at Endoscopy Center of Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University and Xuhui District Central Hospital from May to September 2019. Procedure time and complication rates were used to assess the effects of KAP.Results:A total of 48 polyps were found in 42 cases. The median diameter of polyps was 2.0 cm(0.8-3.5 cm). The mean operating time was 11.3±1.1 min. All patients had no severe bleeding or perforation during operation and no delayed bleeding, delayed perforation or electrocoagulation syndrome after operation. Postoperative pathology showed that the margins of all cases were negative.Conclusion:KAP operation is safe and efficient, but long-term efficacy still needs further clinical verification.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women all over the world, and it is also the main cause of cancer death in women. In 2018, there were about 2.09 million of new breast cancer cases and 630 thousand of death cases worldwide. The incidence rate of breast cancer varies in different regions of the world, but all of them were on the rise. Although the incidence (36.1/10⁵) and mortality (8.8/10⁵) of female breast cancer in China were relatively low worldwide, the number of female breast cancer cases and deaths in China ranks first in the world. Moreover, the incidence and mortality of female breast cancer in China are increasing in recent year. Breast cancer is a multifactorial disease, mainly including genetic factors, environmental factors and behavioral lifestyle factors, etc. This review aims to explore the epidemiology and related risk factors of breast cancer in the world, so as to understand the prevalence of breast cancer and provide help for the prevention, intervention and early detection of breast cancer.

Objective: To investigate thyroid hormone concentration and associated factors among pubertal girls in Minhang District of Shanghai. Methods: From January to March 2019, a stratified sampling method was used to select junior high schools from the east, south, north, and middle areas in Minhang district. A total of 386 girls of grade 6 in selected schools were included in the study. Physical examination was conducted, and their urine and blood samples were collected to determine urinary iodine concentration (UIC) and thyroid function. Puberty Development Self-rating Scale (PDS) was used to define the pubertal stage. Logistic regression models were conducted to analyze the associations between pubertal stage and thyroid function. Results: The median urinary iodine concentration was 163.57(106.57, 232.96) μg/L. The geometric mean values of TSH, TT3, FT3 and FT4 were 0.29 mU/L, 0.26 nmol/L, 0.68 pmol/L and 1.18 pmol/L.The mean value of TT4 was 91.64 nmol / L. The abnormal rates of TGAb and TPOAb were 6.22% and 4.15%. The rate of abnormal TGAb combined with abnormal TPOAb was 3.68%. Girls in puberty and post-puberty had the lower level of TT4 (OR=0.47,0.43) as compared with girls in pre-puberty stage. Obese girls had higher level of TT3(OR=9.08, 95%CI=1.52-54.07). With the increase of exercise time(0.5-1, >1 h/d), FT4 level was increased (OR=2.45, 2.19). TSH levels were significantly higher in girls with higher TGAb and TPOAb. Girls had higher TT4 or FT4 levels if their TGAb levels were higher and TPOAb levels were normal. Conclusion There is an association between pubertal stage, obesity, exercise and thyroid function in school-aged girls during puberty in iodine sufficient areas. TSH, FT4 and TT4 levels are correlated with TGAb and TPOAb levels.

Objective: To observe the association between puberty development and thyroid function among school-aged girls in Minhang District of Shanghai, in order to explore the effect of puberty development on thyroid function. Methods: The study was based on a cohort of adolescent girls recruited in iodine-suitable areas of Minhang District, and the baseline and follow-up survey have been carried out from January to March 2019. The method of phased cluster sampling was used to select one junior high school in the east, south, north and middle of Minhang District, Shanghai, respectively. Finally, 464 new junior high school girls were included in the Cohort study for physical examination, and girls were followed up from January to March 2021. The Puberty Development Scale (PDS) was used to assess the stage of puberty. Serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), and free thyroxine (FT4) were determined for each participant. Thyroid homeostasis structure parameters (THSPs) was calculated. Changes of Thyroid hormones at baseline and follow-up were compared by Wilcoxon signed rank sum test. Multiple linear regression analyses were used to evaluate the associations of thyroid hormones (THs) and THSPs changes with pubertal develepment. Results: Serum TSH levels of female studentds decreased significantly, while their FT3 and FT4 levels increased significantly during the study period ( Z=-10.53, -4.71, -12.46, P <0.01). In multiple linear regression analysis after adjustment for co-variables (including baseline age, change of BMI and waist circumference), FT4 and thyroid feedback quantile-based index (TFQI) in the higher puberty category scores changes (△PCS) group were further reduced compared with those in the low △PCS group ( β =-0.66, -0.55 ). Compared to the late puberty at baseline and follow-up (BLFL) group, FT4 and TFQI showed higher decline in the pre-puberty at baseline and late puberty at follow-up (BPFL) group with the pre-puberty at baseline and end of puberty at follow-up (BPFT) group ( β =-0.55, -0.44)( P <0.05). There were no association of △TSH, △FT3, △FT4/FT3 and TSH index changes (△TSHI) with △PCS or the puberty pattern. Conclusion Serum TSH decreases while serum FT3 and FT4 increase among girls during puberty. Both the initial stage and the velocity of pubertal development are related to thyroid hormone fluctuations.