Objective To investigate the clinical effect of Wenyangtongluo soup combined with Taijiquan on rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods80 RA patients were randomly divided into the treatment group and control group with 40 cases in each group. The control group was given Wenyangtongluo soup, and the treatment group was added with Taijiquan exercise. 3 months later, the erythrocyte sedimemtation (ESR), rheumatoid facter (RF), C-reactive protein (CRP) were closely observed, and the clinical effects of two groups were evaluated.ResultsEffective rate of the treatment group was 90.0%, significantly higher than 70.0% of the control group ( P<0.05). Moreover, ESR, RF, CRP of the treatment group were remarkably improved ( P<0.05).ConclusionWenyangtongluo soup combined with Taijiquan can improve indexes such as ESR, RF and CRP of RA patients, and clinical effect.

OBJECTIVE:To determine residual citrinin in Zhibituo tablet by solid phase extraction-UPLC-MS/MS. METH-ODS:The sample was processed preliminary by solid extraction. The determination was performed on Zorbax Eclipse Plus C18 col-umn with mobile phase consisting of water (0.1% formic acid)-acetonitrile (70:30,V/V,gradient elution) at the follow rate of 0.30 mL/min. The column temperature was 40 ℃,and analysis time was 7 min,the sample size was 2 μL. Ionization mode was positive ion mode. The ion source temperature was 150 ℃,drying gas velocity was 15 L/min,sheath gas temperature was 350 ℃, sheath gas flow rate was 12 L/min,capillary voltage was 3500 V,atomization device pressure was 40 psi,atomization voltage was 0 V. The acquisition mode was MRM mode. RESULTS:The linear range of citrinin was 0.1-20 ng/mL(r=0.9994);the limits of quantitation and detection were 0.05 and 0.01 ng/mL. RSDs of precision,stability and repeatability tests were all lower than 2.0%;recoveries were 98.868%-103.160%(RSD=1.5%,n=6). CONCLUSIONS:The method is rapid,sensitive,accurate and suitable for the determination of residual citrinin in Zhibituo tablet.

Relaxation and contraction factors influencing penile erection are produced and released by the central and peripheral nerves as well as intracavernosal sinus gap and vascular endothelial cells. Aging, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and spinal cord injury can influence these factors. Further researches of hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) on the erectile dysfunction (ED) can provide some theoretical evidences for the clinical treatment of ED.
Erectile Dysfunction ; therapy ; Humans ; Hyperbaric Oxygenation ; Male ; Penis ; physiopathology

Endogenous hydrogen sulfide is the third gaseous signal molecule after nitric oxide and carbon monoxide; it is synthesized through cystathionine- β-synthase and cystathionine-γ-cleavage pathway. Hydrogen sulfide can directly react with the KATP channel, reduce extracellular Ca 2+ influx, and work together with testosterone, nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, relaxing corpus cavernosum smooth muscle and improving diastolic function of blood vessels. It can also inhibit vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, promote apoptosis, and improve vascular remodeling. Therefore, in-depth study of H2 S in the regulating penile erection can provide a new way for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

This study was aimed to establish HPLC fingerprint of Chaenomeles speciosa for the place of production and quality control. HPLC was used to comparatively analyze 7 groups of C. speciosa crude drugs from Guizhou Zheng'an and 8 groups of C. speciosa crude drugs from other different production places. The results showed that after the mutual mode of HPLC fingerprint was set up, and the 11 common peaks were pinpointed, comparison of similar degree to crude drugs of other producing areas had been carried on. The main kinds of ingredient in C. speciosa from different places are nearly the same, but the content of each component was different. It was concluded that the method can be used as the identification and quality control of Guizhou Zheng'an C. speciosa, as well as the evaluation of herb quality and standardized planting of GAP, establishment of standard operating procedures of planting and the quality control of C. speciosa.

Objective To study the clinical significance of peripheral blood PD-1 (CD279) and its ligands(CD274 and CD273)between patients with anti-HBe positive chronic hepatitis B (CHB) or anti-HBs positive group of normal glutamic acid alanine aminotransferase (ALT).Methods A total of 70 subjects of normal ALT,including 23 patients with anti-HBe positive,22 anti-HBs positive and 25 normal controls,were enrolled.The expression level of CD279,CD274 and CD273 in peripheral lymphocyte were detected by flow cytometry.Compare the group differences by multivariate analysis of variance.Results The expression level of CD279 in control group,anti-HBe positive group and anti-HBs positive group was (33.3±5.4)％,(48.0±9.1) ％,(42.8±9.0) ％,respectively.The expression level of CD274 in control group,anti-HBe positive group and anti-HBs positive group was (59.4 ±4.4) ％,(71.3± 10.3) ％ and (62.9 ± 10.2) ％,respectively.The expression level of CD273 in control group,anti-HBe positive group and anti-HBs positive group was (5.3±2.2)％,(15.6±5.3)％ and (5.1±1.0)％,respectively.The expression level of CD279 and CD274 decreased gradually from anti-HBe positive group to anti-HBs positive group and then to normal control group.Three dependent variables in the overall difference was statistically significant (Pillai trace =0.988,F=3090.105,P=0.000),η partial square was 0.458.The difference for CD273 expression level of anti-HBs positive group compared with control group was not statistically significant (P =0.082) ; for other groups pairwise comparisons were statistically significant(P＜0.01).Conclusion Monitoring the alteration of PD-1 and its ligands of the HBeAg seroconversion CHB patients and the anti-HBs positive population can better understand the changes in course of HBV infection,thereby improving the prognosis of patients.with HBV infection.

Thrombolytic therapy is a safe and effective way to cure thrombosis. Developing the safe,effective and cheap therapeutic thromolytic agents are important to prevent and cure thrombosis. In recent years,several fibrinolytic enzymes have been found in the resources of Asian traditional fermented foods,such as Japanese natto,Korea Chungkook-Jang,Chinese Douchi and fermented shrimp paste. These fibrinolytic enzymes secreted by food-grade microorganisms are safe and effective,and are potent thrombolytic agents. The physical and biochemical properties,thrombolytic characteristics,and the potential applications of these fibrinolytic enzymes from Asian fermented food,are reviewed.

Objective To observe the effect of fluvastatin on the activity of extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK)1/2,expression of connective tissue growth factor(CTGF) in glomerular mesangial cells stimulated by high glucose,and explore the pathogenic mechanism of diabetic nephropathy(DN) and its early prevention and treatment.Methods The study consisted of two parts,the first part was to repeat the existing experienment of stimulatory effect of high glucose on mesangial cells,and validated that high glucose could up-regulated the expression of CTGF through stimulating ERK,and the change was unrelated with hypertonic conditions.There were five groups:①normal control group(NG);②high glucose group(HG);③mannitol group(MN);④NG+ERK inhibitor PD98059 group(NG+PD);⑤HG+ ERK inhibitor PD98059 group(HG+PD).The second part was to observe the changes of the expressions of CTGF protein and mRNA in mesangial cells at high glucose concentration before and after fluvastatin intervention.There were also five groups:①normal control group(NG);②high glucose group(HG);③normal glucose and fluvastatin group(NG+F);④high glucose + fluvastatin(HG+F);⑤high glucose + fluvastatin and mevalonic acid group(HG+F+M).The activity of ERK1/2 and the expressions of CTGF protein and mRNA in cultured glomerular mesangial cells stimulated by high glucose were detected with Western blotting and RT-PCR.The amount of fibronectin(FN) in the supernatant of cells was analyzed by ELISA.Intracellular total protein level was measured by Coomassie brilliant blue method.Results The first part showed that the activity of ERK1/2 and the expression of CTGF protein in HG were more higher than those in NG(P

To evaluate the ultrasound imaging characteristics and diagnostic criteria for acute abdominal Meckel's di- verticulum disease (MD), we retrospectively analyzed the ultrasonic characteristics, clinical data of 58 cases of pathologically proved MD from January 2009 to May 2012. We found that among all the 58 patients, 21 patients were diagnosed with the preoperative clinical diagnosis of MD. Fourteen cases of MD inflammation with acute appendicitis were evaluated by pathological examinations after the surgery. We also found 4 cases of MD with perforation, 15 cases of MD with intussusceptions, 14 cases MD with intestinal obstruction, 5 cases of MD secondary to intestinal obstructionor intestinal necrosis, and 5 cases of MD without any obvious complications. Emergency ultrasound examinations revealed 8 cases of simple MD, 1 case of MD with intussusceptions, 9 cases of MD with acute appendicitis, 12 cases of MD with intestinal obstruction, 2 cases of MD with intussusceptions and intestinal obstruction, 1 case of MD with omphalocele and 1 case of MD with abdominal abscess. The emergency sonographic findings suggested that MD was relatively fixed bowel or thick-walled cystic mass, with one end connected to small intestine, and the other end connected to the blind side, at the periumbilicus region or at the lower right abdomen. A conclusion could be drawn that MD is difficult to be detected by ultrasound (detection rate was about 15. 5%), and MD with complications such as intussusceptions, intestinal obstruction, acute appendicitis can usually be more easily detected (detection rates were 24.1%, 24.1% and 15.5%, respectively). Sonography is a simple, effective way to make diagnosis and differential diagnosis of MD with different acute abdomen symptoms from other disease.
Acute Disease ; Appendicitis ; pathology ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Humans ; Inflammation ; Intestine, Small ; pathology ; surgery ; Meckel Diverticulum ; diagnostic imaging ; surgery ; Retrospective Studies ; Ultrasonography

Objective To explore the effect of Renzhu Jianwei Granules(Granule of Semen Coicis and Rhizoma Atractylodis Macro- cephalae for strengthening the stomach)on the patients with precancerous lesions of gastric cancer(PLGC)and its mechanism. Methods The 58 patients of chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG)complicated with intestinal metaplasia(IM)and/or dysplasia(Dys) were randomized into treatment group and control group with 29 in each.The treatment group was administered Renzhu Jianwei Gran- ules while the control group was given Weifuchun Tablets.The numbers of positive cells of carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)and cy- clooxygenase 2(COX-2)of gastric mueosa before and after treatment were observed.Results The scores of positive cells of CEA and COX-2 of gastric mucosa of both groups were greatly reduced after treatment(P0.05).Conclusion Renzhu Jianwei Granules can reduce CEA and COX-2 of PLGC patients,possibly being one of the mechanisms in treating PLGC.