Objective To investigate the technological parameters in the purification process of total organic acids from the immature flower of Lonicera japonica with macroporous resins. Methods Taking static saturated capacity of adsorption and static elution ratio as indexes, six types of macroporous adsorption resins were studied and compared to select the optimum macroporous resins. The technical process for purification of total organic acids from the immature flower of L. japonica with the optimum macroporous resin was screened by the yield and purity of total organic acids . Results The HPD100-type macroporous resin had the optimum adsorption and elution parameters. Conclusion The HPD100-type macroporous resin shows better comprehensive property and can be used to isolate and purify the total organic acids from the immature flower of L. japonica

Objective To observe the effect of penetrating electro-acupuncture at scalp-acupoints on the motor function and oxidative stress action of mice with Parkinson's disease (PD).Methods Mouse model of PD was established by 5-day intraperitoneal injection of 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP,30 mg/kg),and then PD mice were given electro-acupuncture set at different parameters.The effect of the electroacupuncture on the behavior and expression of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) of mice were observed to screen out the appropriate treatment parameters.Healthy C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into blank group,model group,positive group (madopar,6.25 mg/kg) and electro-acupuncture group.The mice except for blank group were given intraperitoneal injection of MPTP to induce PD,and then the PD mice of positive group and electroacupuncture group were treated with madopar(6.25 mg/kg) and electro-acupuncture respectively from the 6th day for 7 continuous days.Behavioral test was carried out on the 5~ modeling day and on the Th electro-acupuncture treatment day to evaluate the motor function of the mice.After the mice were killed and their brains were isolated,mitochondrial complex Ⅰ ～Ⅳ activities,reactive oxygen species(ROS) level,malondialdehyde (MDA) content,and total activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the cerebral mitochondria were determined to evaluate the effect of electro-acupuncture at acupoints on anti-oxidative stress of PD mice.Results The motor function of PD mice was improved,the activity of mitochondrial complex Ⅰ was increased,the contents of ROS and MDA in cerebral mitochondria were decreased,and the activity of SOD was increased in the electro-acupuncture group,the differences being significant compared with those of the model group (P ＜ 0.05 or P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion Penetrating electro-acupuncture at scalp-acupoints can increase the anti-oxidative ability of the cerebral mitochondria and improve the motor function of PD mice.

Objective To explore the relationship between coagulation/anticoagulation imbalance and oxidative stress in the patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during acute exacerbation (AECOPD)before and after treatment.Methods Plasma tissue factor(TF)and tissue factor pathway inhibitor(TFPl)activity was detected by chromogenic assay in 28 AECOPD patients before and after treatment as well as in 30 healthy controls.The total antioxidative capacity(TAC),malondialdehyde (MDA)and gtutathione peroxidase(GSH-PX)in plasma were measured in both groups.Results The levels of plasma TF and TFPI,and their ratio(TF/TFPI)in AECOPD patients before treatment were significantly higher than those after treatment(all P<0.0 1),the latter were still higher than those in the healthy persons(all P<0.01).The levels of the TAC and GSH-PX in plasma in AECOPD patients before treatment were significantly lower than those after treatment(all P<0.01),the latter were still lower than those in the healthy persons(all P<0.01).The plasma MDA in AECOPD patients before treatment was significantly higher than that after treatment(P<0.0 1),which was still higher than that in the healthy persons(P<0.05).There were negative correlations between TF/TFPI ratio and TAC(r=-0.518.P<0.01),GSH-PX(r=-0.454,P<0.05),PaO2(r=-0.511,P<0.01)respectively and a positive correlation between TF/TFPI ratio and the percentage of neutrophils(r=0.379,P<0.05)in AECOPD patients before treatment.There still were negative correlations between TF/TFPI ratio and TAC (r=-0.420,P<0.05),FEV1% to predicted(r=-0.480,P<0.05)respectively,and a positive correlation between TF/TFPI ratio and MDA(r=0.45 1,P<0.05)in AECOPD patients after treatment.Conclusions There existed coagulation/anticoagulation imbalance and oxidation/antioxidation imbalance before and after treatment in AECOPD patients and their relationship was explored.

OBJECTIVETo develop an HPLC method for simultaneous determination of rutin, hyperoside, quercetin and kaempferol in Malus prunifolia from Shanxi province in China.

METHODThe separation was performed on a Hypersil C18 column (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm), using a gradient elution with methanol-water containing 0.2% phosphoric acid as the mobile phase. The flow rate was 1.0 mL x min(-1), the detection wavelength was 360 nm and the temperature of column was 25 degrees T.

RESULTThe linear ranges of rutin, hyperoside, quercetin and kaempferol were 1.87-46.67 mg x L(-1), 6.40-160.0 mg x L(-1), 3.33-83.33 mg x L(-1), 0.80-20.00 mg x L(-1), respectively. The average recoveries (n=6) of the four constituents were 99.2% (RSD 2.9%), 98.2% (RSD 1.9%), 97.4% (RSD 2.3%), 97.2% (RSD 1.3%), respectively.

CONCLUSIONThe method was simple, accurate and can be used to evaluate medicinal value of Malus prunifolia.

China ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; methods ; Chromatography, Reverse-Phase ; methods ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; analysis ; Flavonoids ; analysis ; Malus ; chemistry

Based on the research results of aspiration in patients with dysphagia after ischemic stroke at home and abroad, this paper reviews the definition, detection methods, and risk factors of aspiration and emphasizes the incidence rate and severity of this disease. The authors conclude that preventing aspiration can decrease the incidence rate of aspiration pneumonia, change the clinical outcome of patients, and thereby save medical resources.

Purpose: Cavernous nerve injury induced erectile dysfunction (ED) is a refractory complication with high incidence in person under radical prostatectomy. Studies have shown that relaxin-2 (RLX-2) plays a vital role of endothelial protection, vasodilation, anti-fibrosis and neuroprotection in a variety of diseases. However, whether penile cavernous erection can benefit from RLX-2 remains unknown. The purpose of the experiment was to explore the effects of RLX-2 on ED in the rat suffering with bilateral cavernous nerve injury (BCNI). Materials and Methods: The rats were divided into three groups: Sham group was underwent sham operation, BCNI+RLX group or BCNI group was underwent bilateral cavernous nerve crush and then randomly treated with RLX-2 (0.4 mg/kg/d) or saline by continuous administration using a subcutaneously implanted micro pump for 4 weeks respectively. Then, erectile function was evaluated by electrical stimulation of cavernous nerves. Cavernous nerves and penile tissues and were collected for histological evaluation. Results: Erectile function of rats with BCNI was partially improved after RLX-2 treatment. The BCNI group had lower expression of relaxin family peptide receptor (RXFP) 1, p-AKT/AKT, p-eNOS/eNOS ratios than sham operation rats, but RLX-2 could partially reversed these changes. Histologically, the BCNI+RLX group had a significant effect on preservation of neurofilament, neuronal glial antigen 2 of penile tissue and nNOS of cavernous nerves when compared with BCNI group. RLX-2 could inhibited the lever of BCNI induced corporal fibrosis and apoptosis via regulating TGFβ1-Smad2/3-CTGF pathway and the expression of Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, caspase3. Conclusions RLX-2 could improve erectile function of BCNI rats by protecting cavernous nerve and endothelial function and suppressing corporal fibrosis and apoptosis via RXFP1 and AKT/eNOS pathway. Our findings may provide a promising treatment for refractory BCNI induced ED.

Objective:To analyze the influencing factors of short-term efficacy of 125I seed implantation for recurrent cervical metastatic lymph nodes of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after external beam radiation therapy (RESCC). Methods:From January 2013 to March 2019, 47 patients (42 males, 5 females; age: 47-77 years) with RESCC who underwent CT guided 125I seed implantation in Hebei General Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into effective group (complete remission (CR)+ partial remission (PR)) and ineffective group (stable disease (SD)+ progressive disease (PD)) according to response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST) at 3 months after implantation. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the independent influencing factors of short-term efficacy. Cut-off values were determined by ROC curve. Results:Of 47 patients, 26 were effective (3 were CR and 23 were PR) and 21 were ineffective (7 were SD, 14 were PD). Multivariate regression analysis showed that tumor diameter, immediate postoperative dose delivered to 90% gross tumor volume ( D90), recurrence interval time were independent influencing factors of short-term efficacy (odds ratio ( OR; 95% CI): 4.240(1.220-14.737), 0.999(0.999-1.000), 0.989(0.979-1.000), Wald values: 5.163, 5.043, 3.956, all P<0.05). ROC curve showed that the AUC of tumor diameter, D90 and recurrence interval time were 0.782, 0.786 and 0.838 respectively, with cut-off values of 4.85 cm, 115.78 Gy and 297.5 d respectively. Conclusions:The short-term efficacy of 125I seed implantation for RESCC is mainly related to the tumor diameter, immediate postoperative D90 and recurrence interval time. Patients with tumor diameter <4.85 cm, immediate postoperative D90>115.78 Gy and recurrence interval time >297.5 d have better efficacy.

Objective: To analyze the factors influencing the short-term efficacy of CT-guided ¹²⁵I seeds implantation in the treatment of recurrent and metastatic tumors in head and neck. Methods: A total of 73 patients (61 males, 12 females; age: (59.1±11.5) years) with head and neck tumors recurrence and metastasis treated by ¹²⁵I seeds implantation in Hebei General Hospital from January 2015 to April 2019 were retrospectively enrolled. The implanted seeds activity was 11.1-29.6 MBq, and the prescription dose was 80.0-145.0 Gy. CT examination was conducted 3 months after ¹²⁵I seeds implantation. According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1, short-term efficacy was classified as effective (complete remission (CR), partial remission (PR)) and ineffective (stable disease (SD), progressive disease (PD)). Univariate analysis of factors affecting short-term effect (gender, age, history of radiation therapy, Karnofsky performance status (KPS) scores, pathological type, the longest diameter of tumor, implantation patterns, seeds activity, immediate postoperative dose delivered to 90% gross tumor volume (D₉₀), and with adjuvant chemotherapy post-surgery or not) were conducted. Variables with P<0.2 were enrolled in logistic multivariate regression analysis. In addition, artificial neural network (ANN) was constructed with all influencing factors as independent variables and short-term efficacy as dependent variables. Finally, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed for the common influencing factors in logistic regression analysis and ANN analysis. Results: There were 34 with effective results and 39 with ineffective results. Logistic regression analysis indicated that the longest diameter of tumor, immediate postoperative D₉₀, with adjuvant chemotherapy post-surgery or not had significant impacts on the short-term efficacy (Wald values: 6.950, 4.804, 4.790, all P<0.05); According to results of ANN analysis, the top 5 in order of importance for short-term efficacy prediction were immediate postoperative D₉₀, the longest diameter of tumor, age, seeds activity and gender. ROC curve analysis indicated that the longest diameter of tumor and immediate postoperative D₉₀ were the best predictors for short-term efficacy, with the threshold of 5.25 cm and 110.05 Gy respectively, and the area under the curve (AUC) was 0.843 and 0.847 respectively (both P<0.001). Conclusions The short-term efficacy of ¹²⁵I seeds implantation in the recurrence and metastasis of head and neck tumors is mainly related to the longest diameter of tumor and immediate postoperative D₉₀. Patients with the longest diameter of tumor <5.25 cm and with D₉₀>110.05 Gy can achieve better efficacy.