ObjectiveTo investigate the establishment of a rat model of orthotopic liver transplantation with more complete and easier performance of graft perfusion and easier control of warm ischemic time. MethodsA modification of Kamada two-cuff method was used. Cold perfusion of donor livers was done through the (ascending) aorta. Suture anastomosis of suprahepatic vena cava was performed. Infrahepatic vena cava and (portal) vein anastomoses were done by the cuff technique. The bile duct was anastomosed with internal stent. The non-heart-beating donor(NHBD) graft model of orthotopic liver transplantation in rats was thus (established).ResultsThe survival rate of recipients grafted from NHBD with perfusion of ascending aorta was 95% (38/40) for 1 day and 85.5% (35/40) for 7 days. ConclusionsThe livers of NHBD as grafts harvested with perfusion through ascending aorta had more complete and homogeneous perfusion, perfusion was easier to perform and warm ischemia time was more accurately controlled. The one-week posttransplantion (survival) rate was longer than that reported in the literature.

Objective To investigate the expression of hyperthermia-induced HSP70 in liver during the different period after heating. Methods SD rats were divided randomly into tow groups:Group A (room control group),rats′ liver tissues were removed at the 4 h,8 h,24 h,36 h and 72 h after anaesthesia respectively.Group B(hyperthermia group) rats were heated up by self-designed heating device (42℃,20 min),and then those liver tissues were harvested at the different time respectively as in the group A. Results HSP70 expression in livers of group B were significantly higher than that in group A(P

Objective To determine the content of polysaccharide in Aloe barbadensis Miller and Aloe vera L. Var. Chinensis(Haw.)Berger. Methods Carubinose was used as reference substance, measured and compared polysaccharide content with the method of UV spectrophotometry at 610 nm absorbance of growth years for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years of Aloe barbadensis Miller and Aloe vera L. Var. Chinensis(Haw.)Berger. Results The mannose and the absorbance was linear (r=0.998 5) in the range of 0.05 - 0.60 g/L, and the content of Aloe barbadensis Miller polysaccharide in the measured growth period was respectively 1.201, 1.485, 1.665, 2.355 and 5.040 mg/g. The content of polysaccharide in Aloe vera L. Var. Chinensis(Haw.)Berger was 0.780, 0.900, 1.035, 1.650 and 2.355 mg/g. Conclusions The content of polysaccharide in Aloe barbadensis Miller and Aloe vera L. Var. Chinensis(Haw.)Berger differed in growth years, which increased with aging and polysaccharide content in the same age of Aloe barbadensis Miller was significantly higher than that of the Aloe vera L. Var. Chinensis(Haw.)Berger.

Objective To explore the drug resistance and genotypes in 30 strains of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from ICU patients to provide the basis for rational use of antibacterial drugs in ICU patients .Methods The MIC method was a-dopted to analyze the antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli and the Enterobacteriaceae intergenic repetitive sequence (ERIC)-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method was adopted to perform the genotyping of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli screened out by the antimicrobial susceptibility .Results 30 strains of Escherichia coli were isolated from ICU and divided into two genotypes of type A and B2 ,among which 16 strains were isolated in sputum (5 strains of type B2) ,9 strains in blood (7 strains of type B2) ,3 strains in lung lavage fluid and 2 strains in urine (1 strain of type B2) .The drug susceptibility test results showed 13 strains of type B2 and their resistance rates to amoxicillin ,cefuroxime ,piperacillin ,ticarcillin were over 90% .17 strains were type A and their resistance rates to amoxicillin ,cephalothin ,gentamicin ,ticarcillin and piperacillin reached more than 70% .The multi-drug resistance in type B2 was higher than that in the type A .Conclusion Type B2 strain of Escherichia coli shows multi-drug resist-ance and strong pathogenicity and mainly distributes in the blood samples .The use of antibacterial drugs in ICU patients should be reasonably adjusted according to different genotypes of Escherichia coli infection .

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)is a new concept of accelerating the recovery of patients through a series of multi-mode strategies based on evidence-based medicine date in perioperative period. The perioperative fluid therapy is an important part of ERAS, including three phases of preoperative、intraoperative and postoperative. Its aim is to maintain the circulation volume to ensure circulation stability and effective perfusion of tissues, to avoid tissue ischemia and hypoxia, and to reduce surgical stress, maintain internal environment stability, reduce postoperative respiratory and circulatory complications, thus accelerating recovery. Fluid therapy has been controversial, Goal-directed Fluid Therapy is a recognized method.This article reviews the latest advances in preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative fluid therapy on the guidance of ERAS and its influence on postoperative outcomes.

Objective To compare the contents in polysaccharide of aloe in gel of aloe with preparation in different processing methods on fresh aloe of outer cuticle and investigate their stability. It could provide technology of preparation of polysaccharide of aloe.Methods The aloe gel had been prepared through the fresh juicing method, and alcohol sinking was applied to abstract polysaccharides of aloe in proportion of sixty, seventy, eighty and ninety percent. The colorimetric method of anthracenone - thick sulfuric acid had been taken to determine contents of polysaccharide in different proportions by alcohol sinking. The contents of polysaccharide were compared among different processing methods in fresh aloe of outer cuticle, and then the stability on condition of different temperatures, pH and the reagent of reductant-oxidant with polysaccharides of aloe were investigated. Results The content abstracted from polysaccharide of aloe was the higher when the proportion was eighty percent and its character of powder was better. And content abstracted from polysaccharide of aloe with the outer cuticle was higher than that out of the outer cuticle. The powders from the polysaccharide of aloe with the outer cuticle were gray-green, gray-brown or gray-white. The powders from polysaccharide of aloe without the outer cuticle were partial-white, more well-distributed and delicate. The stability in polysaccharide of aloe was better with the condition of low temperature, reducing agent and the solution with pH from five to seven, while the stability was lower when in high temperature, oxidizing agent and the solution with strong acid and strong alkali. Conclusions The proportion of eighty percent with alcohol sinking, decorticating the outer cuticle of fresh aloe has the higher content and the better character in the polysaccharide of aloe.

At the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we reviewed the development and innovation of the Journal during the 30 years, discussed the special feature of the Journal and the publishing thoughts, and put forward the development plan. By abiding to showing the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine, keeping pace with the academic advancement, and following the editing standard strictly, the Journal has obtained the social approval and academic position for its growth from a small-scale and unknown periodical to a bimonthly, normalized and high-quality journal.

To observe the acupuncture treatment of 38 patients with menopausal syndrome. The main acupoints were Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiguan (PC 6), Qihai (CV 6),Yanglingquan (GB 34), Taichong (LR 3) and Taixi (KI 3). The adjunct acupoints were added under differentiation. After one to three therapeutic courses clinical recovery occurred in 26 cases, effectiveness in 10 cases, and ineffectiveness in 2 cases.

[ Objective ] To investigate the mechanism of Jianxin Pinglu Pill (JPP) in counteracting arrhythmia. [Methods] Ninety rats were randomized into 3 groups: model (normal saline), high-dose JPP (1.6 g/kg) and low-dose JPP (0.8g/kg) . The treatment lasted 7 days. Rat models with myocardial ischemia /repermsion were established by blocking left coronary artery. Ⅱ lead of electrocardiogram was recorded, connexin 43 (Cx 43) was detected by immunohistochemical assay. The effect of JPP on incidence of arrhythmia, death rate and the expression of connexin 43 in the myocardium was observed. [Results] JPP could decrease the incidence of arrhythmia and death rate obviously and enhance the expression of connexin 43 in myocardium. [ Conclusion ] JPP can counteract the damage of myocardial ischemia /reperfusion to enhance Cx 43 expression, and this is one of its possible mechanism.

[Objective] To compare the effect and safety between Tripterygium Wilfordii Film (TNF) and Compound Tripterygium Wilfordii Film (CTWF) for osteoarthritis of knees. The latter was mainly composed of Radix Folium seu Flos Tripterygii Wilfordii, Rhizoma Chuanxiong, Olibanum, Myrrha, etc. [Methods] Sixty cases of osteoarthritis of knees were randomized to two groups: group A (30 cases) treated with CTWF and group B (30 cases) with TWF. Both of the two groups were given oral use of herbal medicine on the basis of syndrome differentiation. Pain and stiffness of the knees and knee function were observed before and after treatment and their side reactions were also observed. [Results] Pain and stiffness of the knees and the impaired function were relieved in both groups ( P