AIMTo isolate polyphenols from grape seeds and to evaluate their antioxidant effects.

METHODSPure compounds were isolated by using Diaion HP20, Toyopearl HW40 chromatography repeatedly, as well as semi-preparative RP-HPLC, from ethyl acetate extract of grape seeds. IR, MS, NMR, CD, X-Ray crystal diffraction spectral analysis were used to identify the structures. The antioxidant effects of different type of structures were screened by reducing power and DPPH (alpha,alpha-diphenyl-beta-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging tests. Then, SCGE (single cell gel-electrophoresis) technique was used to investigate the effects of these potent antioxidant phytochemicals on cellular DNA oxidative damage with mice spleen cells, damage was induced by H2O2.

RESULTSEleven compounds were obtained including 3 novel structures, viniferones A, B and C. Proanthocyanidin B4, catecin, epicatechin and gallic acid showed strong antioxidant power, and at lower concentration (10 micromol x L(-1), 25 micromol x L(-1)), they can prevent cellular DNA damage, while 150 micromol x L(-1) catechin induced damage by itself.

CONCLUSIONViniferones A, B and C were reported for the first time. That polyphenols investigated were shown to be good cellular DNA oxidative damage-preventing phytochemicals at lower concentration, could be used to explain the nutrient effect of grape seed polyphenols at certain degree. At the same time, higher concentration of polyphenols can induce oxidative damage, suggesting that dose is one factor to determine the nutrient effects.

Animals ; Antioxidants ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Benzopyrans ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Cell Separation ; DNA Damage ; drug effects ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Flavonoids ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Gallic Acid ; pharmacology ; Mice ; Molecular Conformation ; Molecular Structure ; Phenols ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Polyphenols ; Seeds ; chemistry ; Spleen ; cytology ; Vitis ; chemistry

This study was conducted to observe bone regeneration guided by poly-DL-latic acid (PDLLA) membrane in rabbit radii bone defects and to explore the mechanism of the membrane guided bone regeneration (MGBR). The animal models of bony and periosteous defects were established in both radii of 40 adult New Zealand white rabbits. The left defect as the experimental side was bridged with PDLLA membrane tube, the right side as the controlled side was untreated. The specimens were collected at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks postoperatively. General observation, X-ray, histological observation and biomechanical examination were applied to the repair of the models of MGBR in both groups. Two weeks after operation, with much new bony callus formed outside the tube at both fragments, the membrane tube covered with connective tissues was filled with haematoma and fibrous callus. Twelve weeks after operation, the PDLLA membrane became white and its tube shape was still maintained. However, new bone callus outside the tube almost completely disappeared, and inside the tubes all radii bone defects were successfully repaired with bony union. On the controlled sides, bone defects were filled with connective tissues 2 weeks postoperatively. And 12 weeks after operation, the typical nonunion that had been formed after bone marrow canals were sealed with cortical bone. On the experimental side, the strength of the newly formed bone at the 12th week was higher than that at the 8th week (P<0.05), whereas the biomechanical examination could not be done on the controlled side. Therefore, these findings suggested that the bone regeneration could be successfully guided by PDLLA membrane, and this MGBR technique might be generally used in the treatment of bone defects and nonunion.
Animals ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Bone Regeneration ; Female ; Guided Tissue Regeneration ; Implants, Experimental ; Lactic Acid ; chemistry ; Male ; Membranes, Artificial ; Osteogenesis ; Polyesters ; Polymers ; chemistry ; Rabbits ; Radius ; injuries ; pathology

Objective To investigate the dynamic changes of the spinal cord during neck flexion in Hirayama disease for diagnosis.Methods MRI examinations in neutral neck position and a fully flexed neck position were performed on 18 cases of Hirayama disease and 31 young normal control subjects.We measured an antero-posterior diameter(APD)and transverse diameter(TD)of the cervical cord at the superior margin of the C6 vertebral body for each position,and investigate the dynamic changes.The different in frequency of these findings between the control and patient groups was examined by means of the x~2 test.The group means were compared by independent-sample t-test.Significance was defined as P

Objective To study the normal values of blood pressure in healthy full-term infants in the first 7 days of life,and to determine the critical hypertension and hypotension in newborn infants.Methods Omni-Trak~(TM)NVS monitor with DINAMAP was used to measure the blood pressure.Systolic,diastolic and mean blood pressure were measured every day by DLNAMAP in a cohort of 50 healthy full-term infants in the first 7 days of life.Results 1.Systolic,diastolic and mean blood pressure of healthy full-term infants were significantly influenced with the age of birth.2.Stepwise linear multiple regressions was used to examine the multiple correlations among days of life,birth weight and gestational age.3.Optimal regression equations were built respectively.SBP=32.4+0.7X_1+(3.7X_2+)(0.6)X_3(mm Hg).DBP=13.1+ 0.6X_1+2.9X_2+0.6X_3(mm Hg).MAP=17.3+0.4X_1+2.4X_2+0.8X_3(mm Hg).(3.MAP=)(DBP+)(0.45)(SBP-DBP)(mm Hg).4.The critical hypertension and hypotension in newborn infants were obtained.Conclusions (Du)ring the first 7 days of life,there is a progressive rise in blood pressure of healthy full-term infants.There are linear reliance correlations between systolic,diastolic,mean blood pressure and day of life,birth weight gestational age.The critical hypertension and hypotension in newborn infants is important for clinic diagnosis.

These studies sought to evaluate the promoting effect of the exterior bFGF on membrane guided bone regeneration (MGBR). Animal models of MGBR covered with PDLLA membrane tube in bilateral radii were established in 40 New Zealand white rabbits. The membrane tubes on the left side were filled with bFGF 40 microg/100 microl and those on the contralateral side were filled with 100 microl 0.9% NaCl solution as control. The specimens were collected at 2, 4, 8, 12 weeks postoperatively. General observation, X-ray, histological grading and HE staining,and biomechanical examination were applied to studies on the repair of the models of MGBR in the two groups. Two weeks after operation, a sealed room was formed between the two bone fragments where the soft tissues covered the membrane tube. Twelve weeks after operation, PDLLA membrane became fragile and its tube shape was being maintained. Histologically, in the bFGF group numerous newly formed bone trabeculae were seen at 2 weeks after operation the radial defects had healed and the bone reconstruction and remodling had begun by the 12th week. The histological image analysis showed that the values of mean diameter and the area of new bone trabeculae in the bFGF group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05) at 2 weeks and 4 weeks; however, there were no significant differences in these aspects between the two groups (P>0.05) at 8 and 12 weeks. The strength of the newly formed bone in the bFGF group was higher than that in the control group at 12 weeks postoperatively (P<0.05). Therefore, the authors concluded that bFGF could promote the new bone formation and biomechanical strength in the MGBR model.
Animals ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Bone Regeneration ; drug effects ; Female ; Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 ; pharmacology ; Guided Tissue Regeneration ; Lactic Acid ; Male ; Osteogenesis ; drug effects ; Polyesters ; Polymers ; Rabbits ; Radius ; injuries ; pathology

OBJECTIVETo investigate the inhibitory effects of siRNA targeting BCSG1 gene expression in tumor transplants of human breast cancer cell line in nude mice.

METHODSFour-pairs of small interfering RNA sequences of BCSG1 were chemically synthesized and inserted into the plasmid expression vectors, and were then transfected into human breast carcinoma cell line MCF7 by liposome method. Plasmid vector with unrelated sequence was used as the vector control. Cells transfected with 4 siRNA sequences, control vector and naive FCF7 cells were transplanted into the nude mice. The tumor inhibition was analysised. Immunohistochemical SP method and semi-quantitative RT-PCR were adopted to detect the BCSG1 mRNA and protein expression, respectively. Breast tissue samples of human infiltrating ductal carcinoma, ductal hyperplasia and fibroadenoma were also used as the controls.

RESULTSThe inhibition rates of tumor growth in four BCSG1-siRNA transfected groups were remarkably higher than those of the vector control group and naive MCF7 cells (P<0.01). Compared with that of the vector control and naïve MCF7 cell group, there was a significant decrease of BCSG-1 protein expression in the four experimental groups by immuno-histochemistry staining (P<0.01). In addition, BCSG1 mRNA expression in the four groups transfected with BCSG1-siRNA were significantly less than that of the control vector group, naive MCF7 cell control group and human breast IDC (P<0.01).

CONCLUSIONBCSG1-siRNA down-regulates the expression of BCSG1 and inhibits effectively growth of the transplaned human breast cancer cell line in nude mice.

Animals ; Breast Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast ; metabolism ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Female ; Fibroadenoma ; metabolism ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Humans ; Mice ; Mice, Nude ; Neoplasm Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Neoplasm Transplantation ; RNA Interference ; RNA, Messenger ; metabolism ; RNA, Small Interfering ; genetics ; Random Allocation ; Transfection ; Tumor Burden ; gamma-Synuclein ; biosynthesis ; genetics

Objective To learn the population and infestation rates of cockroaches from 2017 to 2019 in Jiading District of Shanghai, to evaluate the effect of cockroach termination in household, and to provide information for cockroach control. Methods Cockroaches were controlled by dinotefuran baits and clean-up in households.Sticky trap and visual method were employed for density monitoring in farmers markets, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and residential areas.Visual method was used in households before and after using the insecticide. Results Sticky trap result showed the room infestation rate was 3.24%, mean adhesion rate was 3.29%, the density was 0.06 per board, and the density peak appeared in May.Rate of invasion and density decreased year by year.Blattella germanica was the dominant species, counting for 71.88%.The density, and rate of infestation, as determined by sticky trap method, were the highest in the farmers markets, followed by hospitals and residential areas.Determined by visual method, room infestation rate was 1.16%, and the infestation rate was 4.44%.The peak appeared in January.Infestation rate of the farmers markets was the highest, followed by hospitals and residential areas.By visual method, the room infestation rate was 59.01%, and 48.45% for nymphs.The room infestation and ootheca rates were 54.04% and 17.39%.The rate decreased more than 80% in 30 days after use of the insecticide. Conclusion Infestation rate of cockroach remains at low level in Jiading District.The effect of bait combined with environmental cleaning is remarkable.Future work should strengthen monitoring and control in farmers markets, hospitals and residential areas.

OBJECTIVETo summarize the clinical features of cytopenia with bone marrow hypoplasia in 100 children and to investigate an effective treatment regimen for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in children.

METHODSA retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 100 children non-randomly selected from Japan and China who were diagnosed with cytopenia with bone marrow hypoplasia between 2006 and 2011. The data of patients from China were subjected to prognostic analysis.

RESULTSThere was no significant difference in the proportion of MDS cases and acquired aplastic anemia (AA) cases between the Japanese and Chinese children. Of the 100 patients, there were 29 cases of acquired AA, 58 cases of refractory cytopenia of childhood (RCC) and 13 cases of refractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia (RCMD). There were significant differences in reticulocyte absolute value in peripheral blood and degree of bone marrow proliferation among the three patient groups (P<0.05). The patients from China were followed up for 16-70 months (median, 41 months). After being treated with cyclosporine (CsA) combined with stanozolol, the patients with AA had response rates of 25% and 75%, the patients with RCC had response rates of 47.1% and 82.4%, and the patients with RCMD had response rates of 60% and 60% respectively at 3 and 6 months after treatment.

CONCLUSIONSThere are significant differences in reticulocyte absolute value in peripheral blood and degree of bone marrow proliferation among patients with RCC, RCMD and acquired AA. CsA combined with stanozolol has a good therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of acquired AA and hypoplastic MDS in children, but studies of more cases and a longer follow-up duration are needed.

Adolescent ; Anemia, Aplastic ; blood ; drug therapy ; pathology ; Bone Marrow ; pathology ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Cyclosporine ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Myelodysplastic Syndromes ; blood ; drug therapy ; pathology ; Pancytopenia ; blood ; drug therapy ; pathology

This study was aimed to investigate the anti-proliferation effect of interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha) on leukemic U937 cells and its mechanism. The U937 cells were given with various concentrations of IFN-alpha (500, 1 000, 2,000, 3,000 and 4,000 U/L) and at different time (0, 12, 24, 36, 48 hours), the inhibitory ratio was measured by MTT assay, apoptosis rate was detected by flow cytometry (FCM), the expression of cell cycle-associated cyclin E mRNA was measured by RT-PCR. The results showed that IFN-alpha (2,000 U/L) could cause apoptosis, after being treated by various concentrations of IFN-alpha, the growth of U937 cells was inhibited significantly, the apoptosis rate was 25.82% - 70.54% (P < 0.01), the cycle-associated cyclin E mRNA expression decreased, the growth of U937 cells was significantly inhibited, the suppression of U937 by IFN-alpha was both in time-and dose-dependent manner. It is concluded that IFN-alpha has apparent anti-proliferation and apoptosis-inducing effects on U937 cells. These results will provide strong laboratory evidence for IFN-alpha clinical application in leukemia therapy.
Antineoplastic Agents ; pharmacology ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Cyclin E ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Humans ; Interferon-alpha ; pharmacology ; RNA, Messenger ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; U937 Cells

Adult ; Aged ; Chemoembolization, Therapeutic ; methods ; Female ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms ; pathology ; therapy ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; methods ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Treatment Outcome