Objective: To establish the method of fingerprint analysis of leaves of Panax Notoginseng by HPLC。 Methods: Zorbax C 18 (4.6?250mm) column was used, CH 3OH 4% H 3PO 4 solution (65∶35) as mobile phase and detection wavelength at 203nm, and ginsenosides Rb 3 was used as reference compound. Results: Fingerprint consisted of 12 common peaks. Conclusion: This method is accurate, reliable and provides a scientific basis for controlling the quality of leaves of Panax Notoginseng.

Objective:To establish the quality standard for Chidan Ganxian granules. Methods:TLC was used to identify Paeoni-ae Radix Rubra, Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati, Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, Herba Saururi and Radix et Rhizoma Rhei in Chidan Ganx-ian granules, and the content of paeoniflorin was determined by HPLC. The stationary phase was an Apollo C18 column ( 150 mm × 4. 6 mm, 5 μm), the mobile phase was acetonitrile-water(12. 5∶87. 5), the flow rate was 1. 0 ml·min-1, the detection wavelength was at 230 nm, and the temperature was 30℃. Results:The characteristic spots of the granules were the same as those of the standard samples without any interference from the negative control. Paeoniflorin had a good linear relationship within the range of 0. 120-1. 436 μg(r=0. 999 4), and the average recovery was 99. 8% with RSD of 1. 80%(n=6). Conclusion:The method is simple, ac-curate, reliable and reproducible, which can be used in the quality control of Chidan Ganxian granules.

Objective:To establish an HPLC-ELSD method for the determination of mahuannin A in ephedrae radix et rhizoma. Methods:The content of mahuannin A was determined by an HPLC-ELSD method on an Alltima TM C18 column (250 mm × 4. 6 mm, 5 μm). The mobile phase was acetonitrile-water (28∶ 72) with a flow rate of 0. 7 ml·min-1, and the column temperature was 30℃. The temperature of drift tube heater was 105℃ and the flow rate of carrier gas was 2. 8 L·min-1 . Results:The linear range of mahua-nnin A was 42. 56-383. 04 μg·ml-1(r=0. 999 8). The average recovery and RSD was 99. 9% and 1. 96%(n=6), respectively. Conclusion:The method is simple and the result is accurate. It can be used for the quality control of ephedrae radix et rhizaoma.

Objective:To optimize the extraction process of the total flavonoids from Ephedrae Radix Et Rhizoma. Methods:The purification method of the total flavonoids from Ephedrae Radix Et Rhizoma was optimized with the yield and content of the total fla-vonoids as the indices. Based on the above research, the process parameters were optimized by an orthogonal test. Results:The opti-mum purification conditions were as follows:the volume fraction of ethanol was 50%, the stirring extraction time was 20 min, and the liquid-solid ratio was 8∶ 1(ml·g-1). Conclusion:The optimum purification technology is simple and reproducible, and suitable for the industrial production.

BACKGROUND: The in vitro amplification is a primary method for harvesting endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) due to its simple operation and low cost.OBJECTIVE: To isolate EPCs from rabbit bone marrow to further observe the effects of autologous EPCs on promoting vascular endothelial repair.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: An open experiment was performed at the laboratory of Department of Internal Medicine, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University of Chinese PLA between March 2005 and February 2006. MATERIALS: Eight New Zealand rabbits of either gender, aged 6-8 months, weighing (2.5:L-0.5) kg, were included in this study. Rabbit bone marrow was taken for isolation of bone marrow mononuclear cells by density centrifugation. METHODS: Bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells were inoculated at 1×106/cm2 and cultured for 7 days in M199 medium containing vascular endothelial growth factors and basic fibroblast growth factors. EPCs were identified by Dil-labeled acetylated low-density lipoprotein (Dil- Ac-LDL) and FITC-labeled lectin BS-1 staining. Cells that phagocytized Ac-LDL displayed red fluorescence, cells that combined with lectin BS-1 showed green fluorescence, and cells that were labeled with both exhibited orange fluorescence. Expression levels of CD133, CD134, and Flk-lwere detected using immunofluorescent staining and through the use of flow cytometer.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Cellular morphology observation. ② Proliferative capacity of EPCs.③EPCs identified by Dil- Ac-LDL and FITC-labeled lectin BS-1. ④ lmmanohistocbemical identification of EPCs. ⑤Flow cytometry identification of EPC surface marker.RESULTS: ① Cellular morphological observation: the newly isolated bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells exhibited a round appearance. Following 72-hour culture, adherent cells grew in colony cluster, presenting with round or irregular appearance, and nuclear division was obvious. By day 7, flaky cell colonies mutually connected together, presenting with shuttle-shaped endothelioid cells.② Proliferative capability of EPCs: in the 2-4 days of culture, EPCs proliferated fast, and the proliferation slowed down thereafter, exhibiting a typical "S" -shaped appearance. By days 6 and 7, EPC proliferation accelerated again, with the absorbance values of 0.58±0.15 and 0.62±0.23, respectively. ③ Over 95% of EPC cytoplasm exhibited red fluorescence after stained with Ac-LDL, appropriately 100% of cytoplasm exhibited green fluorescence after stained with FITC-labeled lectin BS-1, and over 90% of cytoplasm exhibited orange fluorescence after double staining. ④ Immonohistochemistry and flow cytometry results revealed positive expression of EPC surface markers CD133, FIK-1, and CD34.CONCLUSION: Cell population with EPC characteristics can be successfully isolated from rabbit bone marrow by in vitro amplification.

Ephedrae Radix Et Rhizoma is a traditional Chinese medicine, and the effect of antiperspirant has been recorded in books on Chinese medicines in all dynasties. By referring the relative literatures on Ephedrae Radix Et Rhizoma from home and abroad, the study progress in the chemical constituents, pharmacological actions and clinical application of Ephedrae Radix Et Rhizoma in the latest 40 years were reviewed to lay foundation for the reasonable exploitation and utilization of Ephedrae Radix Et Rhizoma.

Thladiantha dubia Bunge is a traditional Chinese medicine in Manzu region applied in the treatment of pain in waist and leg, or strain in lumbar without adverse reaction. By referring to the relative literatures on Thladiantha dubia Bunge from home and abroad, the study progress in the chemical constituents and pharmacological actions of Thladiantha dubia Bunge in the recent 30 years were reviewed to lay foundation for the reasonable exploitation and utilization of Thladiantha dubia Bunge.

Objective To discuss the selection of conveyance and the temperature safeguards during the transport of blood specimens for centralized nucleic acid detection.Methods A total of five chips,which have been set every 10 minuets to record the temperature,have been placed in the Specimen box accordance with the appendix B ofblood transport requirements (WS/T 400-2012).Then,observe the temperature changes in case of ice been placed on both sides,sides and top,sides and bottom,sides and top,bottom of the specimen box respectively.Results In case of ice been placed on both sides of the specimen box,the temperatures were always higher than 10 ℃.In case of ice been placed on both sides and the top of the specimen box,the temperatures were all in range of 2-10 ℃ within 13 hours.In case of ice been placed on both sides and the bottom of the specimen box,only the temperatures of the top were always higher than 10℃.In case of ice been placed on both sides,top and bottom of the box,the temperatures of the bottom were always lower than 2 ℃.Conclusion In case of ice been placed on both sides and top of the box was the most appropriate temperature safeguards during the transport of blood specimens,while in the other cases,the temperatures were lower than 2 ℃,or higher than 10 ℃.

Objective:To investigate the therapeutic effects of Gengnian Anshu granule on the endocrine system of menopausal rats. Methods:The rats aged 13-15 months received intragastrical treatment with Gengnian Anshu granule at the doses of 1. 9,0. 95 and 0. 48 g·kg - 1 ·d - 1 for 6 weeks. At the end of treatment,serum and hypothalamic hormone levels were detected,and the organ indices including uterus and ovaries were determined. Results:In the menopausal rats,Gengnian Anshu granule could significantly in-crease the serum estradiol(E2 )(P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01),decrease serum follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH)and luteotrophic hor-mone(LH)(P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01),increase norepinephrine(NE),dopamine(DA),5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)and β-endor-phine(β-EP)(P < 0. 05),increase the number of cells positive for estrogen receptor(ER)protein expression in hypothalamus(P <0. 05 or P < 0. 01),and decrease the number of cells positive for gonadotropin-releasing hormone(GnRH)protein expression(P <0. 01). Conclusion:With a multi-target action mechanism and an integral regulatory role,Gengnian Anshu granule can provide favor-able regulation against endocrine disorder in menopausal rats.