The ecological balance of gastrointestinal microbiota plays an important role in digestion,absorption, metabolism,immunity and protection against pathogens. Functional disturbance of gastrointestinal microecology is closely related to gastrointestinal diseases. Recent studies have shown that gastrointestinal microecology was involved in the pathogenesis process of gastric cancer. This article reviewed the progress in study on relationship between gastrointestinal microecology and gastric cancer.

Aim To observe the effects of borneol on the pharmacokinetics of carbamazepine(CBZ) and 10,11-epoxide carbamazepine(ECBZ) in rabbits.Methods After ig administration of bornol and CBZ,the CBZ and ECBZ were determined with HPLC,then the pharmacokinetic parameters were obtained with 3P87 program on computer.Results In the CBZ-borneol combination group,the pharmacokinetic parameters of CBZ,T_(12(ka)),T_(peak) and AUC were increased,while Ka and CL were decreased.The parameters of ECBZ,T_(12(ke)) and T_(peak) were increased,while Ke was decreased.The ratio of CSF to plasma of ECBZ at the time of 0.5,1,2 hour after ig was increased.Conclusion Borneol significantly improved the bioavailability of CBZ,inhibited the metabolism of CBZ,and enhanced the ECBZ passing through blood brain barrier.

Objective:To study the influence of Sinapine on the formation of microvessels in chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane(CAM).Methods: Sinapine was purified by the procedure of pressurized-solvent extraction from Semen Sinapis Albae.The inhibition effect of Sinapine on the chorioallantoic vessel was detected by the chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane model.Results: Compared with physiological saline group,large areas of blood vessels in Sinapine groups(5.0g/L and 10.0g/L) had heavy inhibition of angiogenesis on CAM,accompanied by the decreased density of vessels(P0.05).Conclusions: Sinapine can prevent the formation of microvessels of CAM and the effects depend on the concentration.

Objective:Preparated from seeds of Brassica alba, Sinapine was determinated by RP-HPLC. Methods: Seeds of Brassica alba were shattered, defatted by ether, extracted by alcohol, and crystallized by potassium thiocyanate, then ethanol and water were used to recrystallize for several times. The determination was performed by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography(RP-HPLC), using ZORBAX SB-Aq column 4.6 mm?250 mm, 5 ?m. The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.08 mol/L KH2P04 (20:80) at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min, and the detection wavelength was 326 nm. Results: Pale yellow needle-like sinapine crystal was obtained, and the yield rate was 0.82%. The purity of sinapine thiocyanate crystal was over 95%. Conclusion: Preparation sinapine by this solvent extraction method was simple, high-purity, high yield, and could be used for industrial production.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of isoflurane anesthesia on hippocampus synaptosomes proteome in aged rats.MethodsTwenty-seven 22- month-old SD rats weighing 480-550 g were randomly divided into 2 groups: control group (group C,n =6) and isoflurane group (group Ⅰ,n =21 ).In group C inhaled mixed gas containing 80％ oxygen for 2 h.In group Ⅰ the animals were endotracheal intubated after induction by 3％ isoflurane and inhaled 2％ isoflurane and 80％ oxygen for 2 h.Cognition function was evaluated by Y-maze at 24 h after anesthesia and the total training times were recorded.The total training times ＞ 75 was defined as cognitive dysfuction.In group Ⅰ the animals were divided into cognitive dysfuction group (group ⅠA) and non-cognitive dysfuction group (group IB) according to the results of Y-maze test.The animals were sacrificed and their hippocampi were removed and synaptosomes were extracted for two-dimensional gel electrophoresis.The different protein spots were analyzed by mass chromatographic analysis.ResultsSix rats had cognitive dysfuction (group IA) and another thirteen rats had no cognitive dysfuction (group IB).The total training times were significantly higher in group IA than in groups C and IB( P ＜ 0.05).There was no significant difference in the total training times between groups C and IB (P ＞ 0.05).There were 21 (11/10) different protein spots between groups IB and IA,and 19 (12/7) different protein spots between groups C and IA.Thirty-one protein spots were identified by means of MALDI-TOF-MS.ConclusionThe cognitive dysfuction after isoflurane anesthesia in aged rats may be related to the changes of energy metabolism protein,cytoskeletal structure and regulatory protein in synapse of hippocampus.

Objective To investigate the influence of esmolol infusion on QT dispersity(QTd)in elderly patients with coronary heart disease during perioperafive period.Methods Fifty ASA Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients with coronary heart disease aged 65-80 yr undegoing non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia were randomly divided into 2 groups(n=25 each):control group(group C)and esmolol group(group E).Anesthesia was induced with midazolam,fentanyl and vecuronium and maintained with continuous iv infusion of propofol andvecuronium and intermittent iv boluses of fentanyl.The patients were intubated and mechanically ventilated.PETCO2 was maintained at 25-35 mm Hg.In group E a loading dose of esmolol 0.5 mg/kg was given iv over 1 min at 2 min before skin incision and was followed by esmolol infusion at 25 μg·kg-1·min-1 maintained until the end of operation.Radial artery was caunulated.MAP,HR,SpO2 and PETCO2 were continuously momtored.ECG composed of 12 leads was momtored before operation,at 30 min after skin incision,immediately after operation,and at postsurgery days 1 and 2.The longest and shortest QT intervals were measured and detected by a cardiologist not involved in the study.The QTd was calculated.The ventricular arrhythmia was also recorded.Results QTd,the incidences of QTd abnormality and ventricular arrbythmia were significantly lower in group E than in group C.Conclusion The use ofesmolol during operation may decrease QTd and prevent the occurrence ofventricular arrhythmia.

AIM To study the effects of nalox-one on plasma endothelin-1 and nitric oxide during myocardiac ischemia-reperfusion ( I/R ) injury. METHODS Using myocardiac ischemia models and myocardiac ischemia -reperfusion injury models that was made by means of ligating sinistra corona-ria arteria,to investigate the change of plasma ET-1 and NO during I/R injury, and after the protection and treatment with naloxone,an antagonist of opoid receptor. 40 New Zealand rabbits were randomly assigned to 4 groupsCischemia group, nalox-one protection group, naloxone treatment group and ischemia-reperfusion group, 10 in each group). The blood was phlebotomized at different time in each group. The concentration of ET-1 was detected with radioimmunology method and NO with nitrate reductase method. RESULTS The levels of ET-1 had the trend of improvement after ischemia and were at its peak at the end of 4 h, but the levels of NO were significantly decreased. The ET-1 levels were significantly improved after 0. 5-1 h of injury compared with that before ischemia (P 0. 05). The levels of NO decreased after injury , whereas its levels in naloxone protection group increased significantly compared with that before ischemia ( P 0.05). CONCLUSION Naloxone may effectively reduce the level of ET-1 and enhance the level of NO after myocardiac ischemia and during I/R injury; whereby it decreases the injury to vascular and myocardium.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the influence of ozonated water on physical and chemical properties of vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) materials.

METHODSVSD materials (foam and sealing membrane) were immersed in 10 µg/ml ozonated water for 1 h twice daily for 8 days. The foam appearance and microscopic structure of the materials were observed, and tensile tests and Raman spectrum scan were performed assess the effect of ozonated water. Simulated VSD devices were prepared and tested for leakproofness under negative pressure after ozonated water treatment.

RESULTSzonated water treatment for 8 days caused no obvious abnormal changes in the foam appearance or microscopic structure of the materials. The maximum tensile load of foam before and after ozonated water treatment was 4.25∓0.73 kgf and 2.44∓0.19 kgf (P=0.000), the momentary distance when the foam torn before and after intervention was 92.54∓12.83 mm and 64.44∓4.60 mm, respectively (P=0.000). The corresponding results for VSD sealing membrane were 0.70∓0.58 kgf and 0.71∓0.08 kgf (P=0.698), and 99.30∓10.27 mm and 100.95∓18.22 mm (P=0.966), respectively. Raman spectroscopy revealed changes in only several wave intensities and no new chemical groups appeared within the scan range of 400-4000 cm(-1). The VSD device was well hermetic after treatment with ozonated water.

CONCLUSIONExcept for a decreased stretch resistance property of the foam, VSD materials display no obvious changes in physical and chemical characteristics after treatment with ozonated water for 8 days.

OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical value of ultrasonography in diagnosing nasopharyngeal carcinoma. METHOD: Seventy-five patients with suspicious clinical symptoms of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma were studied 0.5-3.0 years after radiotherapy. All received ultrasonography, computed tomography examination, nasendoscopy and nasopharyngeal biopsy. The diagnostic value of ultrasonography were then evaluated. RESULT: Of 75 cases, recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinomas were detected in 35 cases by ultrasonography. There were 26 cases confirmed pathologically, 9 cases false positive, 25 cases true negative and 15 cases false negative. Meanwhile, of 75 cases recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinomas were indicated in 35 cases by computed tomography. There were 27 cases confirmed pathologically, 8 cases false positive, 26 cases true negative and 14 cases false negative. There were no significant difference between the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of ultrasonography and computed tomography in diagnosing recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. CONCLUSION Either ultrasonography or computed tomography has good diagnostic values in detecting recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Furthermore, both of them can complement each other.
Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; Neck ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local ; diagnostic imaging ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Ultrasonography ; methods