Objective To investigate therapeutic effects of phlorizin on the early stage of diabetic retinopathy(DR)in diabetic db/db mice.Methods The 24 db/db male mice were divided into 3 groups of phlorizin-treated diabetic group(20mg/kg of phlorizin by intragastric gavage)(DMT,n =8),diabetic group(normal saline solution by intragastric gavage)(DM,n=8),with C57BLKS/J db/ m mice as the control group(CC,n=8)for ten weeks.After ten weeks,all mice were sacrificed and the retina was isolated.The specimen was embedded in paraffin wax and sliced.The sections were dyed with Sudan red and observed for retinal morphological change.Meanwhile,the expressions of GSK-3β and phospho-GSK-3β in retinas were determined by western blot.Results During the study,the CC group showed good condition.The DM group featured with polydipsia,polyphagia and a rapid increase of body weight.Phlorizin-treated diabetic mice displayed much better than the DM group.Compared with CC group,DM group showed cells proliferation in capillary endothelia and obvious thickening in basement membrane.After administration of phlorizin,the vascular lesion of central regions was remarkably improved.The expression level of phospho-GSK-3β protein was lower in DM group than in control group(76.2±15.8 vs.255.4 ± 10.7,t =16.30,P＜0.01)and was higher in Phlorizin-treated DM group(188.5±18.4)than in DM group(76.2± 15.8,t=8.05,P＜0.01).Conclusions Phlorizin decreases phospho-GSK-3β3expression in retina in db/db diabetic mice and suppresses the GSK-3βactivity,which leads to the protection of DR.

In this study, the time-dependent changes on dynamic computed tomograph (CT) of radiation-induced liver injury in gastric cancer patients was examined. The CT images of 52 gastric cancer patients who had received chemoradiotherapies were reviewed on the PACS system. Dynamic CT scan was performed in all the subjects. Our results showed that 18 patients were found to have radiation-induced liver injury. The CT findings of radiation-induced liver injury in gastric cancer patients tend to show up one month after radiation treatment. The damaged area was of low density on all three phases, and then it was enhanced on portal vein phase or delay phase. The focal radiation reaction of liver without basic disease vanished 9-11 months later after treatment. We are led to conclude that dynamic CT is of help in the diagnosis of CRT-induced liver injury, and it may be the method of choice for following up the whole course of the CRT-induced liver injury, i.e., form hepatic damage to healing. The classification of CT findings we recommend can avoid the influence of technological factors, and thereby serve as a better guide for treatment of CRT-induced liver injury.

Adolescent ; Aortic Valve ; abnormalities ; Aortic Valve Insufficiency ; complications ; pathology ; surgery ; Aortic Valve Stenosis ; complications ; pathology ; surgery ; Child ; Endocarditis ; complications ; pathology ; surgery ; Female ; Heart Defects, Congenital ; complications ; pathology ; surgery ; Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation ; Humans ; Male ; Rheumatic Heart Disease ; complications ; pathology ; surgery

Objective To analyze the laboratory testing data of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccines during lot release procedure, thus to know the overall quality status of this vaccines.Methods National Institutes for Food and Drug Control(NIFDC) carried out the laboratory test according to the specifications of each manufacture, and the results was analyzed and compared between manufacturer and NIFDC. Results 99.8% of vaccines batches were released by NIFDC, haemagglutinin contents were between 90% to 103 % of labeled values, and testing results slightly differ between manufactures and NIFDC,other items related to safety were all meet specifications. Conclusion The quality of H1N1 vaccines in China were satisfying, the lot release and independent test by NIFDC play important roles to ensure the vaccines' quality.

BACKGROUND: Studies have shown that adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells are involved in the skin repair after scald, but the hydrogel made of the excreta by adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells is rarely reported in the treatment of skin scald. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the therapeutic effect of human adipose derived mesenchymal stem cell conditioned medium hydrogel in a mouse model of skin scald. METHODS: Adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells were obtained from adipose tissues by enzyme digestion combined with adherent culture method. Morphological and flow cytometry were used to identify phenotype and induce differentiation. Secondly, the stable proliferative phase cells were harvested to obtain the conditioned medium, and chitosan, mannitol, beta-glycerol phosphate sodium and hyaluronic acid were added to prepare the thermosensitive hydrogel. Then the 95 ℃ aluminum block was used to rapidly establish a model of degree III skin scald on the left (experimental group) and right (control group) sides of the back of 24 C57BL/6 mice. In the experimental group, adipose derived stem cell conditioned medium hydrogel was applied twice a day on the right side of the mouse back, and in the control group, fresh medium hydrogel was applied twice a day on the left side of the mouse back. The treatment period lasted for 7 days. Healing time and healing process were observed to calculate the healing rate. Histopathological changes were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining at paraffin sections at 4, 14, 28 days after skin scald. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The human adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells had fibroblast-like morphology and proliferated vigorously, and the average doubling time was 55 hours. These cells could be induced to differentiate into osteoblasts, chondrocytes and adipocytes. High expression of CD29, CD44, CD90 and CD105 were observed on these cells with low expression of CD31 and CD34, which met the standard of mesenchymal stem cells. (2) Thethermosensitive hydrogel prepared by the conditioned medium was cool and transparent viscous liquid at 4-20 ℃, and was changed into semi-solid gel at( 37 ℃ after 15 minutes. (3) The normal structure) subcutaneous fat and muscle tissue (of 95 ℃ aluminum block scalded mice wer) standards of degree III burns. The wound area was roughly 3 cm2. (4) In the repair process, shorter wound healing time, less scar and better dermis structure were observed in the experimental group compared with the control group. (5) Inflammatory infiltration, thickness of granulation tissue, epidermal thickness, fibroblasts and vascular density were significantly improved in the experimental group as compared with the control group (P < 0.05). To conclude, human adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells conditioned medium hydrogel can promote the wound healing and promote the quality of regenerated skin after skin scald.

Objective An analysis was conducted to investigate the iodine nutrition level of children aged 8 - 10 in low-coverage area of iodized salt of Yushu Qinghai province for providing a scientific basis for the development of effective preventive measures. Methods Yushu, Chengduo, Nangqian and Zaduo counties with higher non-iodized salt coverage rate in Yushu Qinghai province were chosen as survey counties in 2009. Three townships were selected in each county, and 2 primary schools were selected in each township and 40 urine samples of children aged 8-10 were collected randomly in each primary school. The content of urinary iodine was analyzed by As-Ce catalytic spectrophotometery. Results Median urinary iodine of children aged 8 - 10 in Nangqian and Zaduo was < 100 μg/L. The percentage of median urinary iodine < 50 μg/L in Yushu was over 20%. Median urinary iodine of children aged 10 in Zaduo was 81.5 μg/L, the percentage of median urinary iodine < 50 μg/L of children aged 9 and 10 was over 20%. The percentage of median urinary iodine < 50 μg/L in children aged 9 and 10 of Yushu was over 20%. Median urinary iodine of girls in Zaduo was 87.1 μg/L, the percentage of median urinary iodine < 50 μg/L of boys in Zaduo was over 20%. The percentage of median urinary iodine < 50 μg/L of girls in Yushu was over 20%. Conclusions The iodine nutrition level of children aged 8 - 10 in Nangqian, Zaduo and Yushu counties were very low due to the impact of non-iodized salt. We propose salt market in the region to strengthen management and improve the coverage and consumption rates of iodized salt to improve the level of iodine nutrition for effective prevention of iodine deficiency disorders.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the role of inhibitor of DNA binding-1 (Id-1) gene in adenoid cystic carcinoma cell growth and invasion behavior.

METHODSWith salivary adenoid cystic carcinoma cell lines ACC-M and ACC-2, dedected Id-1 gene expression was screened with immunofluorescence assay. After Id-1 mRNA knocking-down using small interfering RNA, RT-PCR and Western blot were used to detect the different expressions before and after interference, and the growth of cells before and after interference was deceted using the MTT assay, and the cell invasion ability was checked with the use of Transwell chamber assay.

RESULTSId-1 were both expressed in the ACC-M and ACC-2, and the expression in ACC-M was higher than that in ACC-2. After Id-1 RNA interference, the growth and invasiveness of ACC-M and ACC-2 were inhibited with the restrained degree in ACC-M much stronger than that in the ACC-2.

CONCLUSIONIn view of the important role of Id-1 in the behavior of growth and invasion in ACC cell, interfering the expression of Id-1 gene is expected to be a novel and effective means for the treatment of adenoid cystic carcinoma.

Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; DNA ; DNA-Binding Proteins ; Gene Silencing ; Humans ; RNA, Messenger ; Salivary Gland Neoplasms

BACKGROUNDBone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is a member of the superfamily of transforming growth factor-beta. Recent studies show that it is an indispensable factor in hematopoiesis. To better characterize the effect of recombinant human BMP (rhBMP)-2 in hematopoiesis, we set out to determine whether rhBMP-2 could promote the proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and increase the levels of hematopoietic cytokines in MSCs.

METHODS2, 3-bis (2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-5-((phenylamino) carbonyl)-2H-tetrazolium hydroxide (XTT), real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were used to detect the effects of rhBMP-2 on the proliferation and hematopoietic cytokine levels of MSCs. In addition, MSCs marked with Hoechst33342 were transplanted into BALB/c mice by the intravenous route or intra-bone marrow transplantation, and cluster numbers were counted.

RESULTSThe XTT test revealed that rhBMP-2 significantly induced proliferation of MSCs in doses ranging from 10 ng/ml to 0.1 mg/ml in a dose-dependent manner. The experiments in vivo showed that there were more clusters of donor cells in bone marrow, spleen, liver and lung of the BMP group than those in the control group after both intra-bone marrow transplantation (P < 0.001, P < 0.001, P < 0.001, and P = 0.001, respectively) and intravenous transplantation (P < 0.001, P < 0.001, and P < 0.001 respectively). The results of real-time PCR and ELISA revealed that rhBMP-2 significantly increased mRNA expressions and protein levels of IL-6, IL-7, IL-11, G-CSF, M-CSF and SCF.

CONCLUSIONSThe treatment with rhBMP-2 promotes the proliferation of MSCs in vivo and in vitro and increases the levels of hematopoietic cytokines in MSCs, which may contribute to the improvement of hematopoietic function.

Animals ; Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 ; Bone Morphogenetic Proteins ; pharmacology ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Cells, Cultured ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay ; Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor ; genetics ; Humans ; Interleukin-11 ; genetics ; Interleukin-6 ; genetics ; Interleukin-7 ; genetics ; Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor ; genetics ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ; cytology ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Recombinant Proteins ; pharmacology ; Stem Cell Factor ; genetics ; Transforming Growth Factor beta ; pharmacology

Chinese medicinal authentication is fundamental for the standardization and globalization of Chinese medicine. The discipline of authentication addresses difficult issues that have remained unresolved for thousands of years, and is essential for preserving safety. Chinese medicinal authentication has both scientific and traditional cultural connotations; the use of scientific methods to elucidate traditional experience-based differentiation carries the legacy of Chinese medicine forward, and offers immediate practical significance and long-term scientific value. In this paper, a path of inheritance and innovation is explored through the scientific exposition of Chinese medicinal authentication, featuring a review of specialized publications, the establishment of a Chinese medicine specimen center and Chinese medicinal image databases, the expansion of authentication technologies, and the formation of a cultural project dedicated to the Compedium of Materia Medica.
Drug Contamination ; prevention & control ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; standards ; Humans ; Materia Medica ; chemistry ; standards ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; standards ; Reference Standards

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the sex therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED).

METHODSWe recommended the sex therapy to ED patients and their partners (11 couples in all) in the outpatient department. Of the total number of volunteers, 2 males were accompanied by ejaculation disorder, another 2 with hyposexuality, and 1 female had vaginismus. The effect of the therapy was assessed and the problems with it analyzed by interviews with the subjects and the results of International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) before and after the treatment.

RESULTSOf the 11 pairs of volunteers, 5 quitted halfway and 1 discontinued at the therapists' decision. The 5 couples who accomplished the whole therapy felt more satisfied with their sexual life and general relationship, with improved scores on all the items of IIEF, particularly on erectile function (EF), with the only exception of sexual desire (SD).

CONCLUSIONThe sex therapy is effective not only for ED but also for other accompanying sexual dysfunctions, the sexual dysfunctions of the patients' partners and the improvement of the general relationship of the couples.

Adult ; Aged ; Behavior Therapy ; methods ; Erectile Dysfunction ; therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Sexual Behavior ; Sexual Partners ; Treatment Outcome