A series of 6 novel 2-amino-4, 5-diarylpyrimidines were synthesized by the reaction of isoflavones with guanidine. They were identified by the spectra of IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and elemental analysis. The protective effects of 2-amino-4, 5-diarylpyrimidines against oxygen-glucose deprivation leading by sodium hydrosulfite in PC12 cells were studied by MTT method. It was shown that 2-amino-4, 5-diarylpyrimidines exhibited neuroprotective effects against oxygen-glucose deprivation injury in PC12 cells, which could increase the amount of survival PC12 cells and reduce their injured degree in the model.

Objective To determine levels of nuclear factor (NF)-κB, interleukin (IL)-10, and visfatin in adipocytes treated by different degrees of intermittent hypoxia (IH), and to investigate the mechanism of IH leading to insulin resistance (IR). Methods The cell model of intermittent hypoxia/re-oxygenation (IH/ROX) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was established. Differentiation mature 3T3-L1 adipocytes, were randomly divided into 10 groups including four different-frequency intermittent hypoxia groups(IH1-4, fixed intermittent hypoxia scheme for 1.5%O2 45 s and then re-oxygen 21%O2 for 2 min 15 s, 4 min 15 s, 5 min 45 s and 8 min 45 s, 60 times circulation), and their normal oxygen control groups (SC1-4, instead each IH group 1.5%O2 to 21%O2, the rest groups were treated as same as IH group), continuous hypoxia group (CH, 10%O2 for 6 h) and normal oxygen control group (CC, 21%O2 for 6 h). ELISA method was used to determine the levels of IL-10 and visfatin in the supematant of adipocytes. Western blot method was used to determine the protein levels of NF-κB p65 and visfatin. Real-time PCR method was used to determine the mRNA levels of IL-10 and visfatin. Results The protein and mRNA expressions of IL-10 were significantly lower in IH group and CH group than those of control groups (P<0.01). The levels of NF-κB p65 protein were significantly increased in IH group and CH group than those of control group. The protein and mRNA expressions of visfatin were significantly higher in IH1, IH2 and CH groups than those of control group (P<0.01). Conclusion As a prominent feature of OSA pathophysiology, IH may take part in insulin resistance of OSA patients by abnormally secreting NF-κB, IL-10 and visfatin in adipocytes.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repeated intermittent hypoxia (IH), hypercapnia, sleep fragmentation and intrathoracic pressure change. IH is related to the clinical pathophysiological processes of hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, stroke, heart failure and sudden death. IH from OSA can lead to metabol-ic dysregulation, endothelial dysfunction, systemic inflammation, oxidative stress and the change of nerve body fluids, which has been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This study mainly describes the pathogenesis of IH leading to the various cardiovascular diseases.

Objective To investigate the effect of atorvastatin on the expressions of long non-coding RNA (LncRNA) metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1)and inflammation factors in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) stimulated by high glucose. Methods The expression of MALAT1 in HUVECs incubated with high glucose(30 mmol/L) for different time periods were detected by real-time PCR. Under high glucose condition, the expressions of MALAT1, interleukin-6(IL-6), and interleukin-8 (IL-8) in HUVECs were detected after MALAT1 was silenced by siRNA or atorvastatin was added. Results (1) After HUVECs were incubated with high glucose for different time periods, the expressions of MALAT1 were increased to some extent(P<0.05), with the peak at 12h (P<0.01). The levels of IL-6 and IL-8 expression and secretion were increased after HUVECs were stimulated by high glucose for 12h (P<0.05). (2)The silence of MALAT1 markedly suppressed high glucose-stimulated expression and secretion of IL-6 and IL-8 (P<0.05). (3) Atorvastatin significantly inhibited high glucose-stimulated expressions of MALAT1, IL-6, and IL-8(all P<0.05). Conclusions High glucose induces the secretion of inflammatory factors by stimulating MALAT1 expression in endothelial cells. Atorvastatin significantly inhibits high glucose-stimulated MALAT1 expression and decreases inflammatory reaction.

One new dicyclopeptide cyclo-(L-N-methyl Glu-L-N-methyl Glu) (1), together with one new natural dicyclopeptide cyclo-(L-methyl Glu ester-L-methyl Glu ester) (2), and two known dicyclopeptides cyclo-(L-methyl Glu ester-L-Glu) (3), and cyclo-(L-Glu-L-Glu) (4), were isolated from the aerial parts of Dianthus chinensis L. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic analyses and chemical methods.
Dianthus ; chemistry ; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ; Molecular Structure ; Plant Components, Aerial ; chemistry ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry

To evaluate the efficacy of Tuina and Chinese patent drug Shuxuetong injection in preventing patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty from deep venous thrombosis and in functional rehabilitation.

ObjectiveTo investigate the possible mechanisms for biocompatibility of chitosan material using agarose/chitosan blended hydrogels as a model.Methods A series of agarose/chitosan blended hydrogels with different chitosan content were prepared by the blending method.The chemical groups of the blended hydrogels were analyzed by the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.The blending compatibility between the agarose and chitosan was evaluated with the fluorescein-4-isothiocyanate (FITC) staining method.The charge of the blended hydrogels was determined by the zeta potential measurement.The adsorption of total fetal bovine serum (FBS) proteins and bovine serum albumin (BSA) on the blended hydrogels was measured by the bicinchoninic acid (BCA) method.The adsorption of fibronectin (FN) on the blended hydrogels was measured with ELISA.Cell culture experiment adopted human microvascular endothelial cell line (HMEC-1) as the model.The cytocompatibility was studied by evaluating adhesion,proliferation,and morphology of the cells on the blended hydrogels.Results Characteristic chemical groups of chitosan could be detected in the agarose/chitosan blended hydrogels.The chitosan had a good blending compatibility with the agarose.The amino groups of chitosan were uniformly distributed in the blended hydrogels.The blended hydrogels were strongly positively charged at acidic pH (pH 3.0),however,the zeta potentials of all the hydrogels were reduced to nearly 0 mV at neutral pH (pH 7.4).There were no significant differences in the adsorption of total FBS proteins and BSA between the blended hydrogel groups.However,the adsorption of FN on the hydrogels significantly increased with the increase of chitosan content.Cell culture experiment indicated that the cytocompatibihty of the blended hydrogels was significantly improved with the increase of chitosan content.The HMECs exhibited higher levels of adhesion,spreading,and proliferation on the hydrogels with higher chitosan content.ConclusionResults in this study indicated that the chitosan component preferentially adsorbed FN compared to the other serum proteins,leading to adhesion and spreading of the cells on the blended hydrogels.In contrast to prevailing views,it was found in the present study that the biocompatibility of chitosan did not relate to its positive charge.

Objective To analyze risk factors and antimicrobial use for hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP)due to multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)in an intensive care unit(ICU),so as to perform risk assessment and guide antimicrobial use.Methods From January 2012 to December 2013,HAP patients were conducted retrospective co-hort study,risk factors for MDRO-HAP and rationality of antimicrobial use were analyzed.Results A total of 110 cases of HAP occurred in ICU,63 cases (57.27%)were MDR-HAP.Logistic regression analysis revealed that re-cent hospital stay ≥5 days (OR=19.94),transference from other hospitals (OR =19.33),infection type of late-onset HAP (OR=7.98),and antimicrobial use in recent 90 days (OR =3.42)were independent risk factors for MDR-HAP.Initial empirical anti-infective treatment revealed that there were no significant difference in timing of antimicrobial administration within 24 hours after clinical diagnosis was confirmed,and rationality of antimicrobial selection between MDR-HAP group and non-MDR-HAP group (both P >0.05);The isolation rate of pathogens in MDR-HAP group was lower than non-MDR-HAP group (73.02% vs 91 .49% P <0.05 ).Targeted antimicrobial therapy revealed that there were no significant difference in selection,dosage,and frequency of antimicrobial use be-tween two groups(all P >0.05 );the rationality rate of therapy course in MDR-HAP group was higher than no-MDR-HAP group,but rationality rate of combination use of antimicrobial agents was slightly lower than the latter (both P < 0.05 ).Conclusion Patients in ICU should be conducted risk factor assessment,and according prevention and control measures should be formulated,so as to reduce the occurrence of MDR-HAP,health care workers should standardized the initial empirical anti-infective treatment.

Objective To evaluate the effect of plan-do-check-act (PDCA)cycle method in improving disinfection efficacy of object surface in intensive care unit (ICU).Methods On the basis of management of healthcare-associat-ed infection (HAI)and prevention of multidrug-resistant organisms,disinfection efficacy of object surface in an ICU was intervened,data about surface object specimens taken before,during,and after intervention,HAI in patients, as well as detection of MDROs were collected.Results The total qualified rate of specimens taken before,during, and after intervention was 58.24%,76.74%,and 88.71 %,respectively,there was an increased tendency,the difference was significant (χ2 =17.41 ,P =0.009);the incidence of HAI was 3.72%,2.42%,and 1 .78%,respec-tively,there was a decreased tendency(χ2 =6.03,P =0.039),case infection rate was 4.36%,2.75%,and 2.37%respectively,there was a decreased tendency (χ2 = 7.24,P = 0.046 );detection rate of MDROs was 34.03%, 27.45%,and 14.05%,respectively,there was a decreased tendency (χ2 =33.84,P =0.007),the percentage of pa-tients who were detected MDROs and HAI caused by MDROs showed a decreased tendency(χ2 =6.14,6.02,both P<0.05).Conclusion The implementation of PDCA cycle can effectively improve disinfectant efficacy of ICU object surface,and reduce the incidence of MDRO HAI.

A bacterial strain DN25, effective on cyanide-degradation, was isolated from contaminated soil and identified as Alcaligenes sp. on the basis of phenotype analysis and 16S rDNA sequence analysis. It showed great tolerance to the cyanide, which can grow in the medium containing 500mg CN -/L. The suitable condition for the cell growth and boitransformation was pH8.0 and 30oC and the transformation rate for 500mg CN - /L could achieve 99% in 10 h. It has also been found that the screened strain had the ability of K 4Fe(CN) 6 transformation with 96% of transformation rate at 12 h for the concentration of 500 mg CN /L.