There are 250 species of Zanthoxylum (Rutaceae) in the world. This genus distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Alkaloids are the major and representative ingredients in these plants including quinolines, isoquinolines, and amide alkaloids, with such biological activities as anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-virus, anti-platelet aggregation, anti-bacteria and anti- oxidant. These species have been used for a long time to treat toothache, urinary and venereal diseases, lumbago and rheumatism. This review summarizes the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities from the Z. sppplants, in an effort to the systematic research and application of the alkaloids of this genus.
Alkaloids ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Animals ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Molecular Structure ; Zanthoxylum ; chemistry

Aim To study relative bioavailablity of cefaclor effervescent tablets in healthy volunteers. Methods According to the crossover design, A volunteers were each orally given a single does of the 0.75 g cefaclor effervescent tablets and cefaclor capsules with an interval of 5 days between the two formulations.The plasma concentrations of the drug were determined by RP-HPLC.Pharmacokinetic parameters were obtained by ATPK programe,and calculated on the basis of open single compartment model.Results After a single oral dose, the peak levels in plasma averaged Cmax(31.27?5.81)?g?ml-1 and(30.56?5.25) ?g?ml-1 at (0.58?0.12)h and(0.73?0.17)h and AUC0～4(35.48?4.65) ?g?h?ml-1 and (35.89?2.90) ?g?h?ml-1 for tablet and capsule,respectively. Conclusion The result shows that two formulations are bioequivalence.

Objective To study the effect of the uncertain deflection of the Delta4 phantom (ScandiDos AB,Sweden) in setting up on the Gamma index passing rate during the VMAT plan verification.Methods Two patients with head and neck cancer,two with lung cancers and one with pelvic cancer receiving VMAT radiotherapy were randomly chosen.By means of Eclipse8.6 TPS the treatment plans elaborated for the five patients were picked up to make the verification plans and Delta4 was used to perform dose verification On VARIAN Clinac Ⅸ.The Delta4 phantom was precisely set up first,and then it was deflected in a given angle towards the horizontal direction in relation to the center of the linear accelerator isocenter to perform the dose verification for 11 times successively.To figure out the relationship between the deflection angle of the Delta4 phantom and the Gamma index passing rate.Results As the Delta4 phantom was deflected by 0.0°,0.2°,0.4°,0.6°,0.8°,1.0°,1.2°,1.4°,1.6°,1.8° and 2.0° in sequence,the measured Gamma index passing rates presented a slight decline,but all greater than 90％ (DD 3％,DTA 3 mm).Conclusions In the VMAT plan verification,the Gamma index passing rate of Delta4 has no dependence on the uncertain deflection of the Delta4 phantom provided that the uncertain deflection of the Delta4 phantom is no greater than 2°,but the passing rates of DD and DTA vary significantly with the uncertain deflection of the Delta4 phantom.

Animals ; Cell Culture Techniques ; Cells, Cultured ; Male ; Neural Stem Cells ; cytology ; Neurons ; cytology ; Olfactory Mucosa ; cytology ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are defined as pluripotent cells which have high self-renewal capacity and multipotentiality for differentiation. Because of their characteristics of supporting hematopoietisis, multipotentiality for differentiation and their possible use for both cell and gene engineerings, MSCs will have important value in clinic use.
Animals ; Cell Differentiation ; genetics ; physiology ; Humans ; Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ; cytology ; metabolism ; physiology ; Models, Biological

AIM : To construct and analyze eukaryotic expression plasmid inserted by Cx50 with V64G mutation through bioinformatics software.METHODS: The full coding domain sequence of Cx50 with V64G mutation was acquired from the blood of patients with cataract and was cloned into pcDNA3.1 /Amp (+).The constructed plasmid was identified with PCR , enzyme digestion and sequencing. The analysis of Cx50 with V64G mutation was performed with bioinformatics software.RESULTS : Cx50 with V64G mutation was successfully amplified and its eukaryotic expression plasmid was constructed. Valine-64 is well conserved in the first extracellular loop of connexin 50 in different species and also in different human α -type gap junctional proteins.CONCLUSION : The successive reconstruction and verification of eukaryotic expression plasmid containing Cx50 with V64G mutation established the foundation for further studying the mechanism of cataract.

Objective To explore the efficacy of non-T cell depletion haploidentical hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation for T lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LL). Methods 3 T-LL patients achieving complete remission received haploidentical bone marrow stem cell transplantation with granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) mobilized bone marrow grafts from related donor without T-cell depletion. Two of them received a myeloablative conditioning regimen consisting of high-doses of cyclophosphamide and cytarabine with total body irradiation, whereas the other was preconditioned with busulfan, cyclophosphamide and cytarabine. All patients received strengthened phophylaxis regimen including rabbit anti-thymocyte globulin against acute graft-versus-host disease. Results All patients had rapid hematopoietic engraftment with the median time for neutrophil and platelet recovery being 12 days and 13 days, respectively. They are still alive without relapse at a median follow-up of 24 months (range: 9-75 months). Conclusion Treatment related toxicity can be acceptable in non-T cell depletion haploidenfical hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation for T-LL and the patients may achieve long term survival.

OBJECTIVETo explore the rapid neutrophil engraftment and long-term hematopoietic reconstitution.

METHODSMononuclear cells (MNCs) were isolated from 5-Fu treated male BDF1 mouse bone marrow and CD(34)(+)/c-kit(+) cells were selected from the MNCs by using MoFlo Cell Sorter. MNCs and CD(34)(+)/c-kit(+) cells were co-cultured with mouse bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in a two-step expansion. The expanded cells were then transplanted into sublethally irradiated female BDF1 mice.

RESULTSCo-culture with MSCs resulted in 10.8-, 4.8-, 65.9- and 38.8-fold increases yields of median total nucleated cells, CD(34)(+) cells, GM-CFC and HPP-CFC, respectively, as for the MNCs culture, and 76.1-, 2.9-, 71.7- and 51.8-fold increase respectively for the CD(34)(+)/c-kit(+) cell culture. The expanded cells could rapidly engraft in the sublethally, irradiated mice, reconstitute their hematopoiesis, and be detected in the recipients bone marrow 2 months after transplantation.

CONCLUSIONSHematopoietic stem/progenitor cells co-cultures with MSCs in two-step expansion could increase expansion yields of total nucleated cells, GM-CFC and HPP-CFC. The availability of increased numbers of expanded cells may result in more rapid engraftment of neutrophils following infusion to transplant recipients.

Objective：This study was designed to summarize the clinical characteristics, biological behavior, and treatment results of acinic cell carcinoma of parotid. Method： Twenty nine cases of acinic cell carcinoma of parotid were collected to make clinical analysis. Results： The clinical feature of acinic cell carcinoma of parotid were observed as following： the incidence of male and female was equal and happen in any age group. The tumor usual located at superficial lobe of parotid, and growth slowly. The course was long with a mean of 5 years. The incidence of cervical lymph node metastasis was 17.2％ and distant metastasis was much less, the local recurrence rate was 20.7％ and the prognosis was relatively better. The survival rates of 3 year,5 year,10 year were 82.7％ ,80％ , and 76.9％ ,respectively. Conclusion： The incidence of acinic cell carcinoma of parotid is low, and acinic cell carcinoma of parotid could be considered as lower malignant tumor. Radical surgical ressection is the most common modality for its treatment, while larger lesion or recurrent cases may receive postoperative radiotherapy so as to decrease local recurrence.

Objective To screen the antibacterial activity of Chinese traditional medicines against Yersinia pestis.Methods Six Chinese traditional medicines(Coptis Chinesis etc)were selected and extracted with pure water to make a concentration of 1 mg/L.Yersinia pestis strain 201 and EV 76 were used to determine the minimal inhibitory concentrations(MIC)of these selected medicines in vitro with liquid dilution method.Results Three herbs had inhibition effects on the strain 201 and EV76 in different extents,among which Rheum palmatum had the strongest effect and MIC was 0.025 00 mg/L.Furthermore,the Chinese traditional medicine had the same MIC on both strain 201 and EV76.Conclusions Chinese traditional medicines commonly used have inhibiting effect on Yersinia pesti.