OBJECTIVE:To provide new identification method for processed medicinal material Chinese polyphaga(Eupolyph-aga sinensis,Steleophaga plancyi) and their adulterants by establishing molecular identification method based on Cytb genes. METHODS:The total DNA of Chinese polyphaga and their adulterants was extracted using modified saturation sodium chloride method. The Cytb genes of all samples were amplified with PCR using general primers REVCB2H and REVCBJ. The phylogenetic tree of all samples was constructed with Neighbor-Joining(NJ)method using MEGA 5.1 software. The sequences of the Cytb gene of all sampled were compared by using DNAMAN sofetware. The difference between genuine product and their adulterants were analyzed,and the specific primers Esin-F and Esin-R were designed for molecular identification in different regions. RESULTS:DNA extracted from processed medicinal insects was successful to amplify Cytb gene segments. The phylogenetic tree of all sam-ples was consistent with their genetic relationship. A fragment was amplified only from genuine product but not from other adulter-ants with the designed specific primers Esin-F and Esin-R. CONCLUSIONS:DNA extraction method from processed Chinese polyphaga and their adulterants have been established. Designed specific primers are highly specific to genuine product Chinese polyphaga,and can be used for the identification of Chinese polyphaga and their adulterants.

Autoimmune Diseases ; chemically induced ; Female ; Humans ; Interferons ; adverse effects ; Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic ; chemically induced ; Young Adult

Objective To elucidate the MRI appearance of prostatic abscess,the DWI and enhanced MRI features.Methods 12 cases of prostatic abscesses were retrospectively analyzed,the clinical symptom mainly manifested as lower urinary tract symptoms and fever.All of the patients were given routine MR examination including DWI sequence,6 patients received further enhanced MR examination.Results In the 12 cases,there were 4 cases behaved as single type,8 cases as multifocal type.The abscess showed iso-or slightly hypo-signal intensity on T1 WI,hyper-signal intensity on T2 WI,markedly high signal intensity on DWI and correspond-ing markedly low signal intensity on ADC.Complete abscess walls showed iso-or slightly hyper signal on T1 WI,hypo-signal inten-sity on T2 WI.The mature abscess walls were thin and smooth,which showed homogeneously ring enhanced in 4 cases.The imma-ture abscess walls showed uneven thickness and moderately enhanced in 2 cases.Septum in the abscess could be found in 4 cases, which showed similar enhancement to the abscess walls,while the abscess cavity showed non-enhanced.Abscesses involved the sur-rounding structures in 2 cases,the involved area showed obvious hyper-signal on T2 WI fat-suppression sequence.Conclusion DWI is the best sequence in the diagnosis of prostatic abscess,the markedly high signal intensity on DWI is the characteristic sign.The enhanced MRI showed the walls and septa clearly,the extent and involvement of adjacent structures.The multi-parametric MRI is a prominent procedure in the diagnosis of prostatic abcess.

Objective To investigate the effect of penehyclidine (PHCD) on Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)mRNA and Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) mRNA expression in the lung tissue in rats with acute lung injury induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) .Methods Sixty healthy SD rats of both sexes weighing 200-220 g were randomly divided into 5 groups ( n = 12 each) :control group (group C) , LPS group and P1-3 groups. Acute lung injury was induced by intraperitoneal (IP) LPS 8 mg/kg in LPS and P1-3 groups. PHCD 0.3, 1.0 and 3.0 mg/kg were given IP after LPS administration in P1-3 groups. The animals were anesthetized at 6 h after IP LPS. Blood samples were collected for determination of serum TNF-α and IL-6 concentrations ( by ELISA) and then sacrificed, the lungs were immediately removed for determination of TLR4 mRNA and TLR2 mRNA expression (by RT-PCR), and microscopic examination. Results LPS significantly increased TLR4 mRNA and TLR2 mRNA expression in the lung tissue and serum TNF-α and IL-6 concentrations. PHCD 1.0 or 3.0 mg/kg significantly inhibited LPS-induced increase in TLR4 mRNA and TLR2 mRNA expression in the lung tissue and serum TNF-α and ILr6 concentrations.The lung histopathologic damage was significantly ameliorated in P2 and P3 groups as compared with group LPS.Conclusion PHCD can protect the lungs against LPS-induced acute lung injury through inhibiting TLR4 mRNA and TLR2 mRNA expression in the lung tissue and reducing the inflammatory response.

BACKGROUND:Reconstruction with remnant preservation can enhance tendon-bone healing. However, the study limits on the histological level, and there is a lack of research based on the modular biological level.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with remnant preservation can enhance tendon-bone healing.
METHODS:Seventy-two New Zealand rabbits were randomly al ocated to three groups (n=24 per group), fol owed by cruciate ligament reconstruction without remnant (group A), with remnant preservation (femoral tensioning and augmented suture) (group B) and with remnant preservation (graft passing remnant anterior cruciate ligament sheath) (group C), respectively.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed that the tendon-bone healing in the groups B and C surpassed that in the group A, and group B was better than group C. Real-time PCR revealed that the expression level of osteoprotegrin mRNA and the osteoprotegrin/receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) ratio were greater in the groups B and C than in the group A, and highest in the group C, while the expression levels of RANKL mRNA in the groups B and C were lower than that in the group A. In conclusion, these two kinds of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction methods with remnant preservation can enhance tendon-bone healing, which have obtained most obvious achievements in the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the graft passing anterior cruciate ligament remnant sheath that may be related to the up-regulation of osteoprotegrin mRNA and down-regulation of RANKL mRNA.

Objective To observe the location of pelvic organs, the morphology and function of levator ani muscle (LAM) in primiparous women post vaginal delivery at 6 months postpartum using static and dynamic MRI, and investigate the correlation between LAM injury and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Methods A perspective analysis of static and dynamic MRI was performed in fifty-one primiparous women post vaginal delivery at 6 months postpartum and thirty-five nulliparous women without experience of pregnancy and delivery as control group from June 2014 to January 2015. Previous pregnancy and abortion history, previous pelvic surgery and pelvic mass diseases were excluded. Cases with pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms were excluded from the control group. All of the women underwent static and dynamic MRI. The primiparous group was divided into two groups on presence or absence of POP on MRI findings:primiparous POP group and primiparous control group. The levatorani scoring system based on static MRI was used to characterize morphological changes of LAM into none, minor and major injury by the total score of bilateral LAM. A series of parameters including H line (the distance between the inferior margin of pubic symphysis to anorectal junction), M line (the perpendicular distance between the distal end of H line to pubococcygeal line), levator plate angle (LPA), iliococcygeal angle (ICA), and levator hiatus length and area were measured on static and dynamic MR images. Fisher exact test was performed to compare difference in distribution of the LAM injury between the primiparous group and control group, as well as the primiparous POP group and primiparous control group. Independent sample t test or Mann-Whitney test was used to compare difference in LAM parameters between the primiparous POP group and primiparous control group. Results In the 51 cases primiparous group, 44 cases showed none injury, whilst 5 cases with minor and 2 cases with major injury in the puborectal muscle. Thirty two cases showed none injury, whilst 10 cases with minor and 9 cases with major injury in the iliococcygeal muscle. In the 35 cases control group, none injury was shown in puborectal muscle, whilst 32 cases with none, 2 cases with minor and 1 case with major injury in the iliococcygeal muscle. There was no significant difference in the puborectal muscle injury between the two groups (P=0.203), and there was significant difference in the iliococcygeal muscle injury between the two groups (P<0.05). In the 24 cases primiparous POP group, 20 cases showed none injury, whilst 2 cases with minor and 2 cases with major injury in the puborectal muscle. Fourteen cases showed none injury, whilst 6 cases with minor and 4 cases with major injury in the iliococcygeal muscle. In the 27 cases primiparous control group, 24 cases showed none and 3 cases with minor injury in the puborectal muscle, whilst 18 cases with none, 4 cases with minor and 5 cases with major injury in the iliococcygeal muscle. There was no significant difference in the puborectal muscle injury and iliococcygeal muscle injury between the two groups (P=0.588 and 0.559, respectively). The LH during Valsalva status in primiparous POP group and primiparous control group were (6.7 ± 1.1) and (5.0 ± 0.6) cm, respectively, whilst the LHA was (41.6 ± 12.6) and (24.2 ± 5.5) cm2. There were significant difference between the corresponding groups (P=0.042 and 0.004, respectively). There was no significant difference between the corresponding groups of the other LAM parameters on static and dynamic MRI (all P>0.05). Conclusion Vaginal delivery may cause various degrees of LAM injury, the LAM functional deficiency were observed in primiparous women combined with POP.

Objective:To discuss the implementation and experience of the quality control circle ( QCC) activi-ty in shortening the interval time of consecutive operation and speeding up the turnover of operating table. Method:We formed a QCC team and explored the influential factors of the interval time of consecutive operation using quali-ty control technique. We found out the real reason, put forward corresponding countermeasures, and organized the implementation. Results: Before the implementation of QCC, the average interval time of consecutive operation was 24. 6 minutes, whereas it decreased to 16. 2 minutes after the implementation of QCC with the progress rate of 64. 87%. Through the QCC activities, the problem-solving ability, responsibility, communication and coordina-tion ability, motivation, confidence, team cohesion, and the use of quality control technique of the QCC members has improved significantly. Conclusion:Through the quality management tools of QCC, the interval time of con-secutive operation has greatly shorten, the turnover of operation table has improved, and doctors′ and operating room nurses′satisfaction has improved significantly.

Aim To investigate the interactions be-tween the neuroinflammation caused by lipopolysaccha-ride(LPS) and brain CYP2E1.Methods The human cholinergic neuroblastoma cell line IMR-32 was treated with LPS ( 0.1 mg · L-1 , 1.0 mg · L-1 ) , and the LDH and SOD activities were determined after 24 h in-cubation .In order to determine the roles of MAPK sig-naling pathway in the regulation of CYP 2E1 by LPS, the IMR-32 cells were treated with p38 pathway inhibi-tor SB203580 or ERK pathway inhibitor U 0126 for 45 min before the incubation with LPS .The human do-paminergic neuroblastoma cell line SH-SY5Y with CYP2 E1 over-expression was established . The LDH and SOD activities were determined in SH-SY5 Y cells over-expressed CYP2 E1 and control cells treated with LPS(0.1 mg· L-1 , 1.0 mg· L-1 ) for 24 h.Results
The levels of LDH in IMR-32 cells treated with high-dose LPS were increased by 1.38-fold ( P <0.01 ) compared with the control group , and the levels of SOD reduced by 15.0%( P <0.01 ) .Compared with the control, CYP2E1 mRNA and protein levels in IMR-32 cells treated with high-dose LPS were increased by 1.25-fold(P<0.01) and 1.19-fold(P<0.05).The up-regulation of CYP2E1 by LPS could be attenuated by SB203580 and U0126 pretreatment.Compared with the control cells, the CYP2E1 over-expression in-creased LDH levels by 1.28-fold ( P<0.01 ) and de-creased SOD levels by 3.53-fold ( P<0.01 ) after the low-dose of LPS treatment .The CYP2E1 over-expres-sion increased LDH levels by 1.54-fold ( P <0.01 ) and decreased SOD levels by 2.17-fold( P<0.01) af-ter the high-dose of LPS treatment , compared with the control cells.Conclusions LPS can induce CYP2E1 mRNA and protein levels , and the p38 and ERK sig-naling pathway may be involved in the regulation .The elevated CYP2 E1 levels aggravate the damage to neuro-nal cells caused by LPS .Brain CYP2E1 may be an im-portant contributing factor to the pathological process of neuroinflammatory injury .

Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; methods ; Tongue ; metabolism ; pathology

Objective To study the effect of allicin on the growth and radiosensitivity of human pancreatic carcinoma BXPC3 cells.Methods BXPC3 cells were exposed to X-rays in the presence or absence of allicin.Cell proliferation was measured by MTT assay.Cell cycle distribution and apoptosis were detected by flow cytometry assay.Cell radiosensitivity and the influence of allicin on it was evaluated by colony formation assay.The expressions of Bax and Bcl-2 proteins were assayed by RT-PCR and Western blot.Results IC50 values of allicin on cell growth were 76.24,58.34 and 43.58 μmol/L under 12,24 and 48 h treatment,respectively.Treatment of cells with allicin obviously inhibited cell growth after irradiation and hence increased radiosensitivity (t =2.74,P ＜ 0.05).This treament also enhanced radiation-induced cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase (t =11.41,P ＜0.05),apoptosis induction (t =12.36,P ＜ 0.05),and Bax expression (t =4.83,P ＜ 0.05),but it decreased Bcl-2 expression (t =3.69,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Allicin could inhibit cell growth,induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis via Bax/Bcl-2 pathway and hence increases radiosensitivity of BXPC3 cells.