The viscosity of mucopolysaccharides in Holothuria scabra Jaeger was related to temperature, time, concentration of mucopolysaccharides and H 2O 2 during the decoloration, which was found through the experiment, in that the rise of temperature, elongation of time, decrease of concentration of Mucopolysaccharides and increase of that of H 2O 2 all lead to the decrease of the viscosity. Within a certain limit, the activity of mucopolysaccharides rises with the viscosity decrease in the experiment of acute cerebral ischemia in mice. So that it is important controlling the craft in the mucopolysaccharides production.

OBJECTIVETo observe the efficacy difference in the treatment of breast hyperplasia between the combined therapy of auricular point sticking and Xiaopijian and the simple application of Xiaopijian.

METHODSNinety-one patients were randomized into an observation group (46 cases) and a control group (45 cases). In the observation group, the sticking therapy on the auricular points was applied in combination with the oral medication of Chinese herbal medicine, Xiaopijian. Auricular points included Ruxian, Neifenmi (CO18), Luanchan, Shenmen (TF4), Gan (CO2), Pi (CO13). The auricular point sticking therapy was applied once a week on the auricular points of one side alternatively. Xiaopijian was the self-prepared decoction. The main ingredients are radix bupleuri Bupleurum chinense, spica prunellae prunella vulgaris and radix peoniae alba Paeonia lactiflora, 30 mL each time, three times a day. In the control group, Xiaopijian was simply prescribed for oral administration, 30 mL each time, 3 times a day. The treatment was discontinued during menstruation in the two groups. The menstrual cycle of one month made one session of treatment. The treatments for 3 sessions were observed. The scores of symptoms and physical signs, including the degree of breast pain, hardness and size of breast masses as well as the scores of general and supplementary symptoms were compared before and after treatment in the patients of the two groups. The clinical efficacy was compared between the two groups.

RESULTSAfter treatment, the scores of symptoms and physical signs were reduced apparently as compared with those before treatment in the patients of the two groups (both P<0. 05). The score reduction in the observation group was much more than that in the control group (11.02±1. 78 vs 9.82±1. 53, P<0. 05). The total effective rate was 95.7% (44/46) in the observation group, higher apparently than 80. 0% (36/45, P<0. 05).

CONCLUSIONThe combined therapy of auricular point sticking and Xiaopijian achieves the superior efficacy on breast hyperplasia as compared with the simple application of Xiaopijian.

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Purpose　The aim is to study α-glucosidase inhibitor from Schisandra Chinensis(Turcz.)Baill.Methods　The inhibitor was purified by soaking,ultrafiltration,ion-exchange chromatography and Lead Acetate deposition.Results　A α-glucosidase inhibitor was obtained.Conclusion　The inhibitor was a kind of non-competition inhibitor with large molecular weight of over 5×105D.

ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of acupoint application plusXiao Pi Jianin treating hyperplasia of mammary glands.MethodTotally 103 patients with hyperplasia of mammary glands were randomized into a treatment group of 52 cases and a control group of 51 cases. The treatment group was intervened by acupoint application plus oral administration ofXiao Pi Jian, while the control group was by oral administrationofXiao Pi Jianalone. The criteria for diagnosis and therapeutic evaluation of hyperplasia of mammary glands were adopted in the study.ResultThe total effective rate was 94.2% in the treatment group, significantly higher than 82.4% in the control group(P<0.05).ConclusionAcupoint application plusXiao Pi Jiancan produce a significant efficacy in treating hyperplasia of mammary glands.

ObjectivesTo study the mechanism of brain damage caused byStaphylococcus epidermidis (SE) in mice. Methods A total of 80 neonatal mice of postnatal day 1 (PND1) were divided into SE group (48 mice), normal saline (NS) group (16 mice) and control group (16 mice). Mice in SE group were intravenously injected with 50 μl SE (108/ml). Mice in NS group were given 50 μl NS. Mice in control group were not intervened. At different time points after SE injection (6 h, 24 h, 72 h, 5 d, 7 d), the CFU of brain, blood, and spleen were calculated. Serial sections of parafifn-embedded brain tissue were used for detection of ionized calcium-binding adaptor moleculor1 (Iba-1) by immunohistochemical staining. The positive cells were calculated. ELISA was used to measure the levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-5 (IL-5), interleukin-6 (IL-6) of brain at 6 h and 24 h after SE injection.Results There was no SE in brain in different time points. The CFU was at the highest level at 6 h and then decreased after 24 h in blood and spleen. The Iba-1 positive cells in SE group were signiifcantly increased compared to NS group and control group at 24 h and 72 h (P<0.05). There was no difference of Iba-1 positive cells be-tween 24 h and 72 h after SE injection (P>0.05). The levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-5, and IL-6 were signiifcantly higher in SE group than those in NS and control at 6 h and 24 h (P<0.05). The levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-5, and IL-6 were signiifcantly lower in SE group at 24 h than those in SE group at 6 h (P<0.01).Conclusions It is suggested that cytokines produced by microglias may be the mediators of SE-caused brain damage.

Objectives To study the influence of Staphylococcus epidermidis (SE) on the neonatal mice of different ages. Methods A total of 60 neonatal mice including postnatal day 1(PND1) and postnatal day 3(PND3) were divided into SE group, normal saline (NS) group and control group, with 20 mice each. Mice in SE group were intravenously injected with 50μl SE (108/ml). Mice in NS group were given 50μl NS and mice in control group was not intervened. On postnatal day 14, the brain, liver and spleen obtained from mice were weighted. Serial sections of paraffin-embedded brain tissue were used for the detec-tion of microtubule associated protein-2 (MAP-2) and myelin basic protein (MBP) by immumohistochemical staining, and then the areas and volumes of grey and white matter were calculated. Result The mortality of PND1 mice in SE and NS group was 60.0%and 40.0%, respectively, and there was no difference between two groups (P>0.05). The mortality of PND3 mice in SE and NS group was 10.0%and 0.0%, respectively, and there was no difference between two groups (P>0.05). There were no dif-ferences in body weight, body weight gain, spleen and liver weights and organ coefficient between PND1 and PND3 mice (P>0.05). In PND1 mice, the areas and volumes of grey and white matter were significantly smaller in SE group than those in NS group (P<0.05). However, in PND3 mice, there was no differences in areas and volumes of grey and white matter between SE and NS group (P>0.05). Conclusions SE infection can result in brain injury in PND1 mice, but has no effect on brain tissues of PND3 mice.

Objective To identify applied value of multifunctional peritoneal biopsy needle(MPBN)in the diagnosis of tuberculous peritonitis(TP).Methods Peritoneal biopsy was performed with MPBN in 19 cases of 27 patients with TP between January 2001 and September 2005,which was compared with the clinical presentation,laboratory analysis and laparoscopy.Results Five patients were diagnosed as TP according the clinical presentation and laboratory analysis.In 19 patients with TP,73.68% was accurately diagnosed as with MPBN.All of the 3 patients were accurately diagnosed as TP with laparoscopy.Conclusion Peritoneal biopsy with MPBN is useful in diagnosis of tuberculous peritonitis,especially when there is no laparoscope.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the nosocomial status and drug resistance of imipenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa(IRPA) to provide the reference for doctor′s use of the antibiotics.METHODS Totally 178 strains of imipenem-resistant P.aeruginosa were identified by the routine methods.And drug sensitivity was determined by Kirby-Bauer method.RESULTS All strains of IRPA were mainly from departments of respiratory diseases,tumor and geriatrics,most of them were isolated from sputum(62.4%).The susceptibility test showed that 100.0% IRPA were resistant to imipenem.Drug resistance rates to piperacillin,cefotaxim,gentamicin,ciprofloxacin and SMZ-TMP were all over 50.0%.CONCLUSIONS The status of nosocomial infection caused by IRPA is very serious.To detect and control the infection is very important.

Objective To explore the application technology and effect of endoscope hemostatic metal clamp in children's uper-digestive tract with non-variciform acute large bleeding.Methods Type-Olympus-HX-51R-1 or type-MD-850 endoscope metal clamp were used to hold and put in the pusher.Results For 28 cases with acute large bleeding of uper-digestive tract,hemostasis rate was 100 per cent.Among them one case reoccured bleeding.Totally 43 badges of metal clamps were put inside,at an average of 1.6 badges each.No complications and adverse reactions occurred.Conclusion As a safe and easily used method of treatment,endoscope metal clamps can achieve high hemostasis rate quickly and prevention of reoccurrence of bleeding.

OBJECTIVE To study the state of mixed infection of sexually transmitted diseases(STDs) pathogens isolated from female genitourinary tract and analyze the clinical meaning.METHODS Gram staining and test under microscope,DIGFA,cultivation and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay were adoptmaed to detect five pathogens such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae,Chlamydia trachomatis,Ureaplasma urealyticum,Mycoplas hominis and herpes simplex virus.RESULTS Among 2 188 female patients,we got 175 mixed infection cases,accounted for 8.0%.77.7% Patients were 21 to 40 years.CONCLUSIONS We should pay attention to monitoring STDs and control work.