This study aims to establish an HPLC method for simultaneous determination of gastrodin and eight nucleosides and nucleobases components in Gastrodia elata. The separation was carried out on an Agilent Zorbax Bonus-RP (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 μm) column with a methanol-(0.04% acetic acid) water solution gradient elution program at a flow rate of 1.0 mL x min(-1). The column temperature was 36 degrees C, and the detection wavelength was 254 nm. The volume of injection was 20 μL. The nine components including gastrodin, cytosine, uracil, cytosine, adenine, thymine, uridine, guanosine and adenosine were well separated. The calibration curve was well linear in the range of 2.04-262.00 mg x L(-1), 0.20-24.67 mg x L(-1), 0.18-23.75 mg x L(-1), 0.20-25.83 mg x L(-1), 0.20-26.67 mg x L(-1), 0.16-20.00 mg x L(-1), 0.22-27.71 mg x L(-1), 0.20-24.29 mg x L(-1), 0.24-30.58 mg x L(-1), respectively, and the correlation coefficient was between 0.998 9-0.999 9. The average recovery of gastrodin and eight nucleosides and nucleobases were 96.4%-99.6%, RSD less than 2.7% (n = 6). The contents of gastrodin in all the seven Tibet cultured Gastrodia elata samples were over 2 mg x g(-1). Further, all samples contain higher contents of adenosine, guanosine, uridine and cytidine compared to low contents of cytosine, uracil, adenine and thymine. The established method is accurate, reproducible and suitable for the determination of gastrodin and eight nucleosides and nucleobases comppnents in Gastrodia elata.
Benzyl Alcohols ; analysis ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; methods ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; analysis ; Gastrodia ; chemistry ; Glucosides ; analysis ; Nucleosides ; analysis ; Nucleotides ; analysis

Objective To investigate plasma NGF expression in adriamycin induced rat heart failure (HF) model .Methods Twenty‐five Wistar rats were randomly divided into the CHF group (n=15 ,adriamycin 4 mg/kg ,by intraperitoneal injection ,for 6 weeks) and normal control group (NC group ,n=10) ,after successful model construction ,the 6‐week observation was continuously conducted .The body mass and plasma NGF expression were detected once per 2 weeks .Results After 6 weeks later ,the body mass in the CHF group was significantly reduced ,the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05) ,LVEDV and LVESV were sig‐nificantly increased ,while LVEF was declined obviously (P<0 .05) ,the NGF expression amount was significantly decreased com‐pared with the control group ,the differences were statistically significant (P<0 .05);the NGF expression amount was gradually re‐duced with the time extension of disease course(P<0 .05) .Conclusion Intraperitoneal injection of adriamycin can successfully in‐duce heart failure model in Wistar rats ,moreover NGF may be closely associated with HF .

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy and security of different uses of propofol on the sedation during the upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. METHODS: Four hundred patients who underwent gastroscopy received midazolam and propofol as sedation. Patients were divided to 4 groups with different intervals between midazolam and propofol: Group A and D with the interval of 30 seconds to 1 minute, Group B and C with 3 to 5 minute interval. All patients were premedicated with midazolam and propofol at 16 approximately 25 mg/10s (Group A and B) and 6 approximately 7 mg/10s (Group C and D). RESULTS: The doses of propofol of Group A,B,C, and D were (111.90+/-22.43),(102.20+/-15.99),(73.05+/-13.08) and (80.90+/-17.36)mg respectively, with significant difference(P<0.01). The time of return to consciousness decreased markedly in Group C and D [(9+/-1), (10+/-2)min ], and that of Group A and B was [(14+/-5), (13+/-3)min ]. There was significant difference between Group C, D and Group A, B(P<0.01). CONCLUSION The dose of propofol and the time of return to consciousness depend on the rate of administration and the interval between midazolam and propofol. Appropriate rate and interval can produce safer and more effective sedation for the upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Child ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Endoscopy, Digestive System ; methods ; Female ; Humans ; Hypnotics and Sedatives ; administration & dosage ; Infusions, Intravenous ; Male ; Midazolam ; administration & dosage ; Propofol ; administration & dosage ; Time Factors

Objective To observe the effects of mild hypothermia on the heat shock protein 70 (HSP70), interlukin 6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in blood and cerebrospinal fluid in patients with cerebroma and explore the molecular mechanism of hypothermia on cerebral ischemia. Methods Forty patients, selected for cerebroma resection under microscopy, were randomized innormothermia group (n=20, 36.6±0.4 ℃) and hypothermia group (n=20,34.8±0.6 ℃). These temperatures were guaranteed by air temperature control blanket. Jugular venous blood and cerebrospinal fluid were collected before the anesthesia induction (T1), 1 h after opening the endocranium (T2) and 24 h after the operation (T3). The content of HSP70, IL-6 and TNF-α in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid was measured by ELISA, and the results were statically analyzed. Results The core temperature in the hypothermia group was decreased significantly from starting the operation to the end of tumor resection as compared with that in the normothermia group (P<0.05). The level of HSP70 in blood or cerebrolspinal fluid presented an increasing trend in both groups, and the level of HSP70 at T2 and T3 in the hypothermia group was significantly higher than that in the normothermia group (P<0.05). Compared with those in the normothermia group, the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in blood or cerebrospinal fluid at T2 and T3 in the hypothermia group were significantly lower (P<0.05). At T1 and T2 in the normothermia group, the content of HSP70 in cerebrospinal fluid was obviously higher than that in blood (P<0.05).Conclusion Mild hypothermia can increase the expression level of HSP70 in blood and cerebrospinal fluid and decrease the level of IL-6 and TNF-α in blood and cerebrospinal fluid. HSP70 in cerebrospinal fluid might be more sensitive than that in blood in presenting the brain injury.

Objective To study the changes of permeability of blood brain barrier (BBB) in rats after acute traumatic brain injury and explore its mechanism. Methods Ninety-six male Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham-operated group (S group) and traumatic brain injury group (TBI group).Each group was divided into 6 subgroups (3,6,12,24,48 and 72 h after trauma).Brain injury animal models were established according to Feeney' s method.Measurement of Evans Blue (EB) was performed at different time points after injury to measure the changes of BBB permeability.Brain water content was tested by wet-dry weighting method. Expression of tight junction protein Claudin-5 was detected by Western blotting. Results As compared with that in rats of the S group,the brain water content and content of EB in rats of the TBI group were significantly increased at each time point (P＜0.05); and in TBI subgroups,the brain water content and content of EB were begun to increase 3 h after TBI,reaching its peak level 24 h after TBI.As compared with that in rats of the S group,the expression of Claudin-5 in rats of the TBI group was significantly decreased at 12,24,48 and 72 h after TBI (P＜0.05); and in TBI subgroups,the expression of Claudin-5 was begun to decrease 6 h after TBI,reaching its lowest level 24 h after TBI. Negative correlations were noted between protein expression level of Claudin-5 and both the brain water content and content of EB (r=-0.994,P=0.000; r=-0.846,P=0.036); positive correlation was observed between the brain water content and content of EB (r=0.863,P=0.027). Conclusion The degree of brain injury and changes of permeability of BBB may be time dependent in rats after acute brain traumatic injury; and Claudin-5 may be correlated with the changes of BBB.

OBJECTIVETo study the durability of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene artificial heart valve (ePTFE AHV).

METHODSSix ePTFE AHVs were tested for 400 million times against accelerated fatigue using TH-2200 artificial heart valve exosomatic accelerated fatigue instrument. Hydromechanical parameters of fore-and-aft accelerated fatigue test of the 6 AHVs were obtained by TH-1200 artificial heart valve exosomatic pulsatile stream instrument.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONThe mean gradient pressure spanning the valve and the effective orific area of ePTFE AHVs did not undergo significant changes after fore-and-aft the fatigue test, but the regurgitation volume and regurgitation rate of ePTFE AHVs were reduced after the accelerated fatigue test, suggesting good durability of ePTFE AHV.

Biocompatible Materials ; chemistry ; Heart Valve Prosthesis ; standards ; Materials Testing ; methods ; Polytetrafluoroethylene ; chemistry ; Tensile Strength

Objective To investigate the effects of F protein of hepatitis C virus subtype lb on the apoptosis of human hepatocellular carcinom HepG2 cells. Methods HepG2 cells were transfected with recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.0-F-EGFP and pcDNA3.0-F-EGFP-HepG2 strain was exposed to Act-D and tumor necrosis factor a (TNFα) treatment in order to induce cell apoptosis with positive control pcDNA3.0-C-EGFP-HepG2, negative control pcDNA3.0-C-EGFP-HepG2 and blank control HepG2.Annexin V-FITC/PI of flow cytometry was performed to determine the number of apoptotic cells. DNA Ladder was used to observe the isolation of apoptotic DNA fragments in the apoptotie cells. Results pcDNA3.0-F-EGFP- HepG2 cell strain showed a much delayed apoptosis as well as obviously lowering the apoptotic rate when compared with the pcDNA3.0-HepG2 strain and HepG2 strain (P<0.001).Conclusion The introduction and expression of extraneous gene (the F gene of hepatitis C virus subtype 1b) could significantly inhibit the apoptosis of HepG2 cells.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the differences between the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) data from the infants at 38-58 weeks of postconceptual age in three hospitals in Chongqing, China and the America norms, and to provide a reference for the introduction and application of TIMP in China.

METHODSTIMP was used to assess 642 infants with 38-58 weeks of postconceptual age who visited the departments of preterm infants or child healthcare in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Shapingba Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Chongqing, and Chongqing Maternal and Child Health Hospital between January and December, 2016. The assessment scores were analyzed and compared with the America norms.

RESULTSThe TIMP scores increased with the increasing postconceptual age, with 37±5 points in the 38-39week group and 83±12 points in the 56-57week group. All age groups had a significantly lower mean score than the America norms (P<0.001).

CONCLUSIONSTIMP scores can reflect the motor performance in infants with various postconceptual ages. The TIMP scores from the infants with a postconceptual age of 38-58 weeks in three hospitals in Chongqing are significantly different from the America norms, suggesting that it is very necessary in China to establish the Chinese norms for assessing motor performance in infants using TIMP.

Gestational Age ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant Behavior ; Infant, Newborn ; Infant, Premature ; Motor Skills

Objective:To discuss the pathological relationship between P33ING1 and stomach cancer and its clinical significance. Methods: In 71 cases of stomach cancer specimen, twelve cases of gas tric mu cous membrane atypical hyperplasia tissues and 18 cases of normal gastric mucous membrane tissue（as control）,the expression of P33ING1 were detected b y EnVision immunohistochemical method,while the expression of P53 and Bcl -2 in stomach cancer were also detected. Results: P33IN G1 expression in mucous membrane atypical hyperplasia group and control group was positive, the expression in stomach cancer group was extremely low(62.0%，44 /71), significantly different from the other 2 groups(P<0.01).P33ING1 expression in stomach cancer was related to the tumor growth, lymph node meta s tasis and tumor polarization (P<0.01), P53 expression was related to tumor s ize, growth and lymph node metastasis (P<0.01). Bcl-2 expression was relate d to lymph node metatasis and tumor polarization.The expression of P33ING1 was related to that of P53 in stomach cancer(P<0.05),while had no relation with that of Bcl-2.Conclusion:P33ING1 may play an importa nt role in the occurrance and development of stomach cancer.It's very important to detect the expression of P33ING1 and P53 simultaneously.

BACKGROUNDClinical programs for preventing beta-thalassemia are presently based on prospective carrier screening and prenatal diagnosis. This paper report an achievement of a pregnancy with unaffected embryos using in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET), in combination with preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), for a couple at risk of having children with beta-thalassemia.

METHODSA couple carrying different thalassemia mutations, both a codon 41 - 42 mutation and the IVS II 654 mutation, received standard IVF treatment, with intracytoplasmic sperm injection, embryo biopsiy, single cell polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA analysis. Only unaffected or carrier embryos were transferred to the uterine cavity. After confirmation of pregnancy, a prenatal diagnosis was performed.

RESULTSOf a total of 13 embryos analyzed for beta-globin mutations, PGD indicated that 2 were normal, 3 were affected, and 6 were carriers. Diagnosis could not be made in the other 2 embryos. Three embryos were transferred to the uterus on the third day after oocyte retrieval. Ultrasonography revealed a twin pregnancy with one blighted ovum. The prenatal genetic diagnosis revealed that both fetuses were unaffected, and two healthy boys were born, confirming the results of PGD.

CONCLUSIONSWe developed a single-cell based primer extension preamplification (PEP)-PCR assay for the detection of beta-thalassemia mutations. The assays were efficient and accurate at all stages of the procedure, and resulted in the birth of PGD-confirmed beta-thalassemia free children in China. PEP was used here in PGD for beta-thalassemia.

Adult ; Embryo Transfer ; Female ; Fertilization in Vitro ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Mutation ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Pregnancy ; Preimplantation Diagnosis ; beta-Thalassemia ; diagnosis ; genetics