The reproductive toxicity of environmental endocrine disruptors has attracted substantial attention from researchers in recent years. Bisphenol A (BPA) is among the most prominent environmental estrogens worldwide, demonstrated to be related with the impairment of male reproductive function as well as other health problems, such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. BPA acts primarily by mimicking antiandrogenic and estrogenic effects, disturbing the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis and modulating gene expressions and enzyme activities in the hormone biosynthesis affecting steroids or its receptors. BPA is also involved in DNA methylation and the effects of epigenetics, resulting in dyszoospermia, oligoasthenoteratospermia/azoospermia and/or infertility in males. This review addresses the effects of BPA on male reproductive function, focusing on the mechanisms of its toxicity on spermatogenesis, semen quality, and the reproductive system.
Benzhydryl Compounds ; toxicity ; Endocrine Disruptors ; toxicity ; Endocrine System ; drug effects ; Environmental Pollutants ; toxicity ; Estrogens ; toxicity ; Humans ; Infertility, Male ; chemically induced ; Male ; Phenols ; toxicity ; Semen Analysis ; Spermatogenesis ; drug effects

OBJECTIVE:To study the volatile constituents of the compound extract from Folium Perillae,Pericarpium Citri and Herb Schizonepetae in Siji Ganmao tablet by supercritical CO2 fluid extraction (SFE-CO2). METHODS:Supercritical CO2 ex-traction technology was used to extract the volatile constituents of 3 medical material in Siji Ganmao tablet. The chemical constitu-ents of the compound extract from 3 medicinal materials were analyzed by GC-MS. RESULTS:The extracting rate of SFE-CO2 was 2.21%,21 compounds in the compound extract were separated and 16 compounds were identified with the major components of si-nensetin(36.56%)and linolic acid(19.52%). The extracting rate of water steam distillation(SD)was 1.035%,51 compounds in the compound extract were separated and 32 compounds were identified with the major components of D-limonene(62.40%) and thujone(15.49%). CONCLUSIONS:The volatile constituents of F. perillae,P. cCitri and H. Schizonepetae can be compound ex-tracted by SFE-CO2,however,it is different from the constituents of the compound volatile oil by SD.

Objective To evaluate the value of bispectral index(BIS)monitoring as an indicator for extubation sedation level after children's oper?ation by total intravenous anesthesia. Methods One hundred and eighty children(2?13 years old)were randomly divided into six groups with 30 cases in each. Group A kept BIS 56?60,and Group B 61?65,Group C 66?70,Group D 71?75,Group E 76?80,Group F 81?85 till extubation. All children were given fentanyl,propofol and cisatracurium besilate when induced,and maintained with propofol and remifentanil. All cases kept BIS 40?55 during the operation. Then the changes of electrocardiogram,mean arterial pressure,heart rate,SpO2,postoperative complications and recovery time were observed. Results Groups A and B were extubated at deep anesthesia,cycle stability,but with high incidence of adverse reactions and awaked with a long time. Groups E and F were extubated when awaked,but with greater stimulation and easier agitation. Groups C and D were lighter hemodynamic responses,less respiratory effects and less postoperative complications of anesthesia. Conclusion The BIS level of 66?75 is a good se?dation level for extubation,especially in the level of 71?75.

Objective To select the optimum condition for the determination of formaldehyde in the car and to understand the formaldehyde pollution situation,dynamic change law and the influence factors.Methods The national standard method,acetyl acetone spectrophotometer,was used to determine formaldehyde.The investigated cars were the ones which left the factory for one month,three months,six months and one year.The sampling time,rate of flow and coloration time were determined.The influence of temperature and ventilation on the formaldehyde content in the car was analyzed.Results The formaldehyde content in the car was influenced by the temperature,ventilation,date of production and the type of the car.The optimum conditions for the determination of formaldehyde in the car were as follows,10 min of sampling time,0.3 L/min of sampling flow rate and 3 min of coloration time.Conclusion Ventilation is an effective measure to reduce the formaldehyde content in the car.Higher temperature is good for the release of formaldehyde.The formaldehyde content in the car will reach the standard limit in one year after left factory.

Objective To evaluate the influence of aging on left ventricular systolic and diastolic function by quantitative tissue velocity image(QTVI) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP). Methods Sixty healthy participants aged from 36 to 82 years old were divided into age <60 years group (32 cases) and age≥60 years old group (28 cases). Compared traditional echocardiography,QTVI and BNP between the two groups, and analysised the correlation between age and the abovementioned measurements. Results Compared age ≥60 years group with age <60 years group, the ratio of early to late mitral annulus flow velocity(E/A) (0. 92 ±0. 18 vs. 1. 28 ± 0. 18), mean of systolic mitral annulus velocity (Sm) ([6. 04 ± 0.77] cm/s vs.[6. 89 ± 1. 03] cm/s) ,mean of early diastolic mitral annulus velocity (Em) ([5. 67 ±0.99]cm/s vs. [7.29 ± 1. 11]cm/s),the ratio of Em to Am(Em/Am) (0. 79 ± 0. 13 vs. 1.18 ± 0. 33) were significantly decreased (t =5. 396,2.478,4.075,3. 535, respectively, Ps < 0. 05), whereas mean of late diastolic mitral annulus velocity (Am) ([7. 67 ±0. 80]cm/s vs. [6. 80 ± 1. 16] cm/s),the ratio of E to Em(E/Em) (14. 83 ±4.43 vs. 10. 68 ±2. 85), BNP ([51. 25 ± 12. 21] ng/L vs. [14. 15 ± 6. 68] ng/L) were significantly increased (t =-2. 268,-2.995 and-3. 523, Ps < 0.05) . Age was negatively correlated with Sm, Em, Em/Am, E/A (r =-0.411,-0. 631,-0.622,-0. 614,Ps<0.05),and age was positively correlated with Am,E/Em and BNP (r = 0.481,0.614 and 0. 684,Ps <0. 05). Conclusion Left ventricular systolic and diastolic function decreased with aging. QTVI and BNP could evaluate left ventricular function sensitively and easily.

Objective To study the diagnosis and treatment of superior mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT). Methods The clinical data of 13 MVT cases were retrospectively analyzed. Results The diagnosis of MVT in all 13 cases were comfirmed by surgery. Of them,diagnosis for 6 cases was made preoperatively, and misdiagnosed preoperatively in 7.11 patients were cured, and 2 died. Conclusions Because the symptom does not accord with physical sign in the early stage of MVT, the diagnosis of MVT is difficult . B US and CT are useful in the diagnosis of MTV.Intra and post operative coagulation treatment is the key to prevent the recurrence and to reduce the mortality.

Objective To study the inhibition effects of oncostatin M (OSM) gene on human breast cancer cell line(michigan cancer foundation-7,MCF-7).Methods MCF-7 cells were infected with the optimized dose of retrovirus expressing OSM.Expression of the target gene was determined by reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay was employed to examine growth inhibition effect of OSM gene on MCF-7 cells.Cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry.The morphologic changes of nucleus was detected by Hochest staining,in addition,the expression of apoptosis related genes in tumor cells were further detected by RT-PCR.Results OSM gene was well expressed in human breast cancer MCF-7 cell by retrovial vetor and it could significantly inhibit the growth of MCF-7 cell(MTT,P =0.0162,P ＜ 0.05) and induce its apoptosis (Annexin V/PI,P =0.02,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion OSM gene has significant inhibitory effects on MCF-7 cells,which mechanism might be related to the upregulation of Bax and Caspase3 and the downregulation of Bcl-2.

OBJECTIVETo develop a RP-HPLC method for determination of three glycosides in Swertia punicea.

METHODChromatographic column: Alltimal C18 (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm). Mobile phase: methanol-water (including 0.05% H3PO4), and gradient elution. Flow rate: 1 mL x min(-1). Wavelength: 254 nm. Column temperture: 30 degrees C.

RESULTThe calibration curves of gentiopicroside, mangiferin and swertrianolin were in good linearity over the range of 31.3-281.7, 0.31-2.78, 0.55-4.91 microg, (r = 0.9996, 0.9993, 0.9995). The average recoveries were 103.36%, 101.42% and 97.39%, with RSD less then 3% (n = 5).

CONCLUSIONIt is a simple and sensitive meathod in controlling the quality of S. punicea.

Calibration ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; methods ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; standards ; Glucosides ; analysis ; Glycosides ; analysis ; Iridoid Glucosides ; Iridoids ; analysis ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry ; Quality Control ; Reproducibility of Results ; Swertia ; chemistry ; Xanthones ; analysis

Objective To build the relationship model of childhood aubuse, personality, insecurity and dissociative trait in medical students. Methods Through stratified sampling,262 medical students were investiga?ted by the Personal Report of Childhood Abuse( PRCA) ,Dissociative Trait Scale( DTS) ,Self?Rating Feeling of In?security Scale( SRFIS) ,Revised NEO Five?Factor Inventory( NEO?FFI?R) . A path analysis was applied by AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structures) version 7.0. Results ①Childhood abuse was positively related to insecurity, dissociative trait and neuroticism( r=0.248~0.361, P<0.01) ,but was passively related to extraversion,agreeable?ness and conscientiousness( r=-0.168~-0.250, P<0.01). Insecurity was positively related to dissociative trait and neuroticism( r=0.479~0.522, P<0.01) ,but was passively related to extraversion,agreeableness and conscien?tiousness( r=-0.234~-0.324, P<0.01). Dissociative trait was positively related to neuroticism( r=0.597, P<0.01) ,but was passively related to openness, extraversion, agreeableness and conscientiousness ( r=-0. 133~-0.453, P<0.05). ②The path analysis showed that childhood abuse was directly related to insecurity(B=0.339, P<0.01)and personality(B=-0.226, P<0.01)of medical students. Personality was directly related to insecurity and dissociative( B=-0.609~-0.363, P<0.01) . Insecurity was directly related to dissociative trait( B=0.448, P<0.01) . Personality and insecurity mediated entirely the relationship between childhood abuse and dissociative trait of medical students. The model fit indexes were χ2/ df =1.151<3.000, P=O.080>0.05,RMSEA=0.024<0.050, GFI=0.935,AGFI=0.909,NFI=0.923,RFI=0.902,IFI=0.989,TLI=0.986 and CFI=0.989. Conclusion Per?sonality and insecurity as mediated variable mediate the relationship between childhood abuse and dissociative trait of medical students. Childhood abuse has no direct effect on dissociative trait of medical students.

Objective ①Observing urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL)'s concentration variation under the intervention of sepsis; ②Evaluatingu NGAL' s diagnostic value for early acute kidney injury (AKI).Method Fifty-six SD (Sprague Dawley) rats were randomly (random number) divided into four groups,including 16 rats in model group (CLG),16 rats in Xuebijing group (XBG),16 rats in Huangqi and Chaihu injection jointly applied group (HCG),and 8 rats in sham operation group (SOG).The septic models in CLG group,HCG group and XBG group were established by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP).Then,the rats in HCG group was treated with intraperitoneal injectionby Huangqi and Chaihu injections; the XBG group was treated with intravenous injection by Xuebijing injection; the SOG group was treated with open surgery without CLP.After the CLP,serial urine and serum samples were obtained at baseline (just prior to operation),6 h,12 h,18 h,24 h,36 h,48 h,and 72 h,and were measured by sCr,uCr,uNa,and uNGAL.The line graph of uNGAL' s concentration variation was plotted,based on the time.Diagnostic characteristics of urinary NGAL in predicting AKI were assessed by calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC).Results After the CLP,the uNGAL of sepsis model rats increased quickly within 6 hours.The time points of each group model reaching their peak were 6 hours after CLP in CLG groupand 24 hours after CLP in HCG group and XBG group.These groups' uNGAL all decreased quickly after the peak.The cuNGAL of sepsis model rats was increased quickly within 6 hours after CLP,reached its peak at 24 hours after CLP.In CLG group,the line graphs of uNGAL or cuNGAL were almost overlapped.There is little difference in the concentration of uNGAL or cuNGAL at each time point (uNGAL:6h,t=0.691; 12h,t=1.627; 18 h,t=0.511,cuNGAL:6h,t =0.371 ; 12 h,t =0.474; 18 h,t =-1.187.Statistical significance of all above value was P ＞0.05).InXBG group,the line graph of uNGAL and cuNGAL were not overlapped,but difference between uNGAL and cuNGAL concentration at each time point was not significant (uNGAL:6 h,t =1.222 ; 12 h,t =1.178 ; 18h,t=1.272; 24h,t=0.918; 36h,t =0.442.cuNGAL:6 h,t =1.482; 12 h,t =1.314; 18 h,t=1.280; 24 h,t =0.280; 36 h,t =0.467.Statistical significance of all above value was P ＞ 0.05).In HCG group,uNGAL of AKI rats were higher than non-AKI rats at each time points since 6 hours later (6 h,t =2.351,P＜0.05; 12h,t=3.086,P＜0.01; 18h,t=2.535,P＜0.05;24h,t=2.150,P＜0.05;36h,t =2.485,P ＜ 0.05),The average cuNGAL of AKI rats and non-AKI rats have statistical significance at 6h,18 h,and 24 h (6 h,t=3.013.P＜0.01; 18 h,t =4.804,P＜0.01; 24 h,t=2.682,P＜0.05).At 6 h,Uout can increase cuNGAL' s ability of predicting AKI' s occurrence in 24 hours (AUC increased from 0.839 to 0.900,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The intervention to the sepsis rats have influence on the secretion volume and secretion sequence of NGAL in rat urine.uNGAL and cuNGAL are good predictor of AKI occurrence in sepsis rats.