Objective To compare the difference of the results of the total flavones acquired by three kinds of quantitative an-alytical methods in the People's Republic of China Pharmacopoeia(method A),Health Food Function Components and Health Indica-tors Inspection Specifications(method B),and Health Food Inspection and Evaluation of Technical Specifications(method C)respec-tively. Methods Twenty-one drug and food homologies,medicines and other samples were detected by using the above mentioned methods respectively. Comparisons of the results were established. Results The measured values by method A were the highest,that of method C were the lowest. Moreover,the determination values of method A were higher than those by the methed B(1.4 ± 0.12) times,and the method C(2.1±0.31)times. Conclusion There are significant differences among the results of the total flavonoids de-terminated by the 3 methods in the same sample and the numerical relationship will be helpful for the quantity control of homologous food and drug.

Objective To study the accuracy of an ultrasonographic characteristic diagnostic score system(UCDSS) which was used to classify the breast solid nodular lesions. Methods UCDSS were established by analyzing the ultrasonographic sign of the 205 breast solid nodular lesions. These lesions were classified according to the total scores of each ultrasonographie sign. ROC curve was used to evaluate the value of UCDSS. Results The area under ROC curve of UCDSS was 0. 977, the sensitivity and specificity was 92.0%, 92.3% respectively. Conclusions The classification based on the UCDSS may increase the diagnostic accuracy of the differentiation between benign and malignant breast solid nodular lesions.

ObjectiveTo evaluate whether β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) can be used for lumbar posterolateral spine fusion (PLF) instead of autogenous bone graft. Methods6 crab-eating macaques underwent bilateral PLF at L4-5, and divided into 3 groups that implanted β-TCP/BMSCs composite, autogenous bone, and β-TCP. Monkeys were sacrificed 12 weeks after implantation. Manual palpation, micro computed tomography, peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT), and histology were used to assess bone formation. ResultsManual palpation showed that 75% of β-TCP/BMSCs composite group and autogenous group achieved solid spine fusion, whereas none of β-TCP group fused. Histological analysis showed that all of the β-TCP/BMSCs group achieved massive bone formation. Bone mineral density (BMD) evaluated with pQCT in the β-TCP/BMSCs group increased by additional new bone. Conclusionβ-TCP/BMSCs composite can be used for PLF instead of autogenous bone graft.

Objective To explore the dietary intakes of carotenoids in Chinese adults.Method One hundred and eighty four 30-60 year-old adults(84 males and 100 females) from three different communities were recruited in the investigation.The dietary samples were collected by double-servings in every season of the year respectively.The double sample comprised all the foods of continuous 3 d at equal variety and quantity,and were analyzed by HPLC for the contents of ?-carotene,?-carotene,?-cryptoxanthin,lycopene,and lutein/zeaxanthin.Results The dietary samples were collected and analyzed from 184,184,169,and 161 subjects in summer,autumn,winter and spring respectively.The dietary intakes of ?-carotene,?-carotene,?-cryptoxanthin,lycopene,and lutein+zeaxanthin in the investigated subjects in summer were 2.48?2.71mg,276.6?469.4 ?g,86.9?241.4 ?g,2.16?3.38 mg,and 1.48?1.65 mg respectively.Those in autumn were 3.39?4.10 mg,271.7?462.8 ?g,339.9?1016.8 ?g,0.25?1.34 mg and 2.07?3.00 mg respectively.Those in winter were 2.85?3.76 mg,302.7?622.6 ?g,108.8?142.3 ?g,0.36?1.46 mg and 1.97?3.00 mg.and those in spring were 3.76?3.35 mg,162.4?413.9 ?g,42.1?93.8 ?g,0.86?1.39 mg and 6.10?6.26 mg respecfively.The lycopene intakes were relatively higher in summer,?-cryptoxanthin higher in autumn,and lutein/ zeaxanthin higher in spring.The intakes of ?-and ?-carotene were relatively less fluctuated by seasons.Generally,the subjects from the central urban community consumed more carotenoids than those from the outskirt community and the rural village,with the only exception of lutein/zeaxanthin intake in spring.Conclusion The dietary carotenoids intakes in Chinese adults were studied,and the data would be helpful for further researches about carotenoids nutrition among Chinese population.

Objective To establish sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) animal models by using neurobiology score,electroencephalography (EEG),somatosensory evoked potentials in order to provide evidence for early clinical diagnosis of SAE.Methods A total of 30 rats were weighted,numbered,and monitored with EEG electrodes 10 days before modeling.Ten days later,rats were weighted,numbered,and divided randomly (random number) into groups.Rat models of sepsis were made by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP).The changes of their neurological behaviors were observed and EEG was used to monitor at 4,6,8,12 and 24 hours after CLP.The changes of EEG waveform and somatosensory evoked potentials were analyzed and recorded.Rat models of sepsis were divided into sepsis + non-SAE group and SAE group based on the presence or absence of EEG or somatosensory evoked potentials changes ~thin 24 hours.Rats were sacrificed 24 hours later,and histopathological changes of brain tissue were observed under electronic microscopy.Thus,the feasibility of establishing early SAE animal model by monitoring the changes of neurological behaviors,EEG and somatosensory evoked potentials was evaluated.Results SAE could be early diagnosed by using neurobiology score,reduced α wave and markedly increased δ wave on EEG,reduced amplitudes of evoked potentials P1,and significantly prolonged latency of S-P1 and NI-P1.In survived septic rats,6 had changes on neurological behaviors,EEG and somatosensory evoked potentials,and thus were diagnosed as SAE.The incidence of SAE was 46％.Conclusions SAE can be diagnosed in early stage by using neurobiology score,EEG and somatosensory evoked potentials,confirming the SAE rat models to be successfully established.

AIM: To investigate the effect of deoxycholic acid (DCA) on the energy metabolism in human normal colon epithelial NCM460 cells.METHODS: NCM460 cells was treated with DCA at 10, 30 and 100 μmol/L for 5 d, or DCA at 100 μmol/L for 3, 5 and 7 d.After treated with DCA at 100 μmol/L for 3 d, the cells were treated with resveratrol, the activator of sirtuin 3 (SIRT3), for the next 4 d.Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in the mitochondria and lactate acid level were detected.The protein expression of SIRT3 was determined by Western blot.RESULTS: DCA inhibited the ATP production, increased lactate acid level, and downregulated the protein expression of SIRT3 in a dose-and time-dependent manner.Resveratrol at 10 μmol/L reversed the effects of DCA on the NCM460 cells.CONCLUSION: DCA induces the dysfunction of energy metabolism in NCM460 cells, and the mechanism may be related with SIRT3.

Objective To evaluate the clinical outcomes of severely resorbed edentulous mandibles with tilted implants and fixed prostheses. Methods Ten patients with severely resorbed edentulous mandibles were en-rolled. Each patient received 4 implants,two posteriors placed tilted implants. Immediate loading of tilted implants were applied in all cases using a fixed provisional prosthesis. All patients were finalized 3-4 months with fixed pros-theses. Results 40/40 implants with initial torque(>35N.cm)were followed 1-1.5 years presenting 100%surviv-al. Conclusion The method of using tilted implants and fixed prostheses in the cases of severely resorbed edentu-lous mandibles can achieve an ideal short-term and medium-term effects.

Objective:To study the expression and regulation of TLR2/4 in mycobacterium tuberculosis heat shock proteins 16. 3 (mycobacterium tuberculosis heat shock proteins 16. 3,MTB Hsp16. 3) effect on mouse bone marrow-derived macrophages in vitro. Methods:Bone marrow cells were isolated from tibia and femurs of BALB/c mice and incubated with GM-CSF,then detected the expression of CD11b and F4/80 with flow cytometry and observed morphology. The M0 macrophages were stimulated with MTB Hsp16. 3 for 0 h,12 h,24 h,36 h,48 h and 72 h. Real-time PCR detected the expression of TLR2/4 in intracellular at different time point. Silencing macrophages cell surface TLR2/4 molecules by siRNA technology which stimulated with MTB Hsp16. 3 for 0 h,12 h,24 h,36 h,48 h and 72 h. Real-time PCR detected the expression of TLR2/4,Ym-1,Fizz1,IL-10,TNF-α,iNOS and TGF-βin intracellular at different time point. Results:Morphology analysis showed that MTB Hsp16. 3 stimulated macrophages were round cells stretching out pseudopodia,whereas MTB Hsp16. 3 stimulated silencing TLR2/4 macrophages had elongated fibroblastoid. Real time PCR detected the expression of TLR2/4 were upregulated after MTB Hsp16. 3 stimulated M0 macrophages. MTB Hsp16. 3 stimulated silencing TLR2/4 macrophages the expression of IL-6, TNF-α, iNOS were upregulated, whereas IL-10, TGF-β, Ym-1 and Fizz1 were downregulated. Conclusion:MTB Hsp16. 3 may stimulated M0 macrophages to M2 macrophages and suppress M1 macrophages through binding with TLR2/4 receptor,which may be involved the progresss of MTB evaded macrophage phagocytosis.

OBJECTIVETo determine the O/W partition coefficient of geniposide in fructus gardeniae extract and investigate the absortion kinetics of geniposide in whole small intestine and different intestinal segments of rats.

METHODThe shake-flask method was employed to determine the O/W partition coefficient of geniposide; an in situ intestinal perfusion model was employed to investigate the absorptive kinetics of geniposide.

RESULTThe partition coefficient (P) of geniposide was 0.1077, logP was -0.9678; the absorptive rate constants (K) of geniposide at the concentration of 0.078, 0.311, 0.780 g x L(-1) were (0.130 +/- 0.007), (0.056 +/- 0.003), (0.031 +/- 0.006) h, respectively. The K of geniposide were (0.019 +/- 0.003), (0.015 +/- 0.002), (0.012 +/- 0.002) h at duodenum, jejunum, ileum, respectively.

CONCLUSIONAccording to the P and the logP, it could be indicated that the absorption of geniposide at small intestine was poor absorption; The absorption rate was increased with the decrease of the extract concentration; Their absorption was first-order process besides the passive diffusion mechanism, and facilitated diffusion and active transport may also take part in the transport process. Geniposide was absorbed at all smallintestinal segments of rats, but the duodenal absorption ratewas higher more than other section.

Animals ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; pharmacokinetics ; Gardenia ; chemistry ; Intestinal Absorption ; drug effects ; Intestines ; drug effects ; physiology ; Iridoids ; chemistry ; pharmacokinetics ; Kinetics ; Male ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

Objective To investigate the role of neuroglobin ( NGB) in oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation ( OGD/R ) induced mitochondrial depolarization and reactive oxygen species ( ROS ) production in a human neuroblastoma cell line (SH-SY5Y).Methods SH-SY5Y cells were transfected with lentivirus to establish a stable cell line of NGB knockdown ( KD).After treated with OGD/R, cells were collected at different time points to analyze NGB mRNA and protein levels.Furthermore, cells were stained with JC-1 and DCFH-DA to evaluate mitochondrial depolarization and ROS production by inverted fluorescence microscope.Also, to determine the neurotoxicity , we measured the lactate dehydrogenase ( LDH) level in the cell culture medium.Results After the treatment of OGD/R, the NGB mRNA and protein started to elevate and peak at 4 h and 8 h (2.04 ±0.35 fold,1.69 ±0.18 fold).Compared with the vector group , NGB KD group had much more mitochondrial depolarization [ JC-1 red/green ( 1.10 ±0.10 ) vs (1.46 ±0.11),P<0.05] and ROS production [DCFH-DA fluorescence (36.30 ±5.32) vs (16.26 ± 2.97),P<0.05].Furthermore, NGB KD groups had a higher level of LDH release [(63.42 ±6.14)%vs (49.65 ±5.09 )%, P <0.05 ].Conclusions NGB plays an important role in the homeostasis of mitochondria.Knockdown of NGB results in increased mitochondrial depolarization , ROS production and neurotoxicity under hypoxia circumstances.