OBJECTIVETo study the tissue culture and plant regeneration technologies and optimizing propagation system in vitro of Rhodiola henryi.

METHODOrthogonal experiment designs were used in the study of Rh. henryi callus induction, shoot formation and rooting, and the data were analyzed by range analysis and variance analysis.

RESULTThe optimal media to induce multiple callus from leaves were MS supplemented with 2,4-D 1.5 mg x L(-1) and 6-BA 0.5 mg x L the effect of the three factors was in sequence of explants > 2,4-D > 6-BA; The optimal media to induce multiple buds from stems were MS supplemented with 6-BA 1.5 mg x L\/1-1 NAA >6-BA; Plantlets were rooted on 1/2MS supplemented with IBA 1.0 mg x L-1, and rooting rate reached to 90% or more and transplant survival rate of plantlet reached 98% or more.

CONCLUSIONAn efficient system for tissue culture and plant regeneration of Rh. henryi was initially established.

Culture Media ; pharmacology ; Regeneration ; drug effects ; Rhodiola ; drug effects ; physiology ; Tissue Culture Techniques ; methods ; Wound Healing ; drug effects

OBJECTIVETo study the conditions of callus induction and plantlet regeneration of Prunella vulgaris.

METHODBy using the orthogonal experiment design, different explants, sucrose, plant growth substances and their ratio for callus induction and differentiation were optimized.

RESULT AND CONCLUSIONThe inductivity of leaves was the highest, followed by stems, but callus of the leafstalks could not be induced. The main factor of affecting the formation of callus was 6-BA. The optimal medium for callus induction was MS + 6-BA 3.0 mg x L(-1) + NAA 0.1 mg x L(-1) + 2,4-D 0.5 mg x L(-1) + sucrose 3%. The optimal medium for callus differentiation was 1/2 MS + 6-BA 3.25 mg x L(-1) + NAA 1.25 mg x L(-1) + sucrose 2%. The optimal medium for rooting was MS + IBA 1.0 mg x L(-1) + sucrose 3%.

Culture Media ; chemistry ; Plant Leaves ; drug effects ; physiology ; Prunella ; drug effects ; physiology ; Regeneration ; drug effects ; Time Factors

Ginsenoside Rb1 is a representative component of panaxadiol saponins, which belongs to dammarane-type tritepenoid saponins and mainly exists in family araliaceae. It has been reported that ginsenoside Rb1 has diverse biological activities. In this paper, the research development in recent decade on its pharmacological effects of cardiovascular system, anti-senility, reversing multidrug resistance of tumor cells, adjuvant anti-cancer chemotherapy, promoting peripheral nerve regeneration, et al, are reviewed.
Aging ; drug effects ; Animals ; Cardiovascular System ; drug effects ; pathology ; Drug Resistance, Neoplasm ; drug effects ; Ginsenosides ; metabolism ; pharmacokinetics ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Nerve Regeneration ; drug effects

Diabetic Neuropathies ; drug therapy ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Nerve Regeneration ; drug effects

Clinically, there has been so far no effective way to repair the bone-missing of large extent due to gash, infection and removal of tumor. The solution of this problem can be assisted by the addition of bioactive substances to substrate materials, because the growth of peripheral tissue and the fiber tissue growing the materials can be induced to the direction of bone-tissue by these biomaterials with bioactive peptides. The peptide Arg-Gly-Asp is the point between the integrin which comes from membrane and the ligand. In certain cases, the artificially synthesized RGD can be competitively combined with the integrin on cell surface, and outer-cell information is transmitted into cells, which will cause a series of physiological changes in cells. Presently, it is reported that the RGD has the ability to induce the growth of osteoblasts, restrain the adhesion between osteoclasts and substrates. This paper reviews and introduces the progress made with the work of RGD-inducing bone regeneration.
Biocompatible Materials ; Bone Regeneration ; drug effects ; physiology ; Cell Adhesion ; drug effects ; Oligopeptides ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Osteoblasts ; drug effects ; physiology ; Osteoclasts ; drug effects ; physiology ; Tissue Engineering ; methods

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 study tissue culture and plant regeneration of Withania somnifera.

METHODLeaves of W. somnifera were used for explants, effects of different plant growth substances on callus and shoot induction were studied, different medium and plant growth substances for rooting induction was optimized.

RESULT AND CONCLUSIONThe best plant growth substances combination for callus induction was MS + 1.0 mg x L(-1) 2,4-D + 0.1 mg x L(-1) KT. The optimal medium for germination was MS + 1.0 mg x L(-1) 6-BA + 0.1 mg x L(-1) NAA. The best medium and plant growth substances combination for rooting induction was 1/2MS + 0.5 mg x L(-1) NAA, transplant survival rate of plantlet reached 92% in humus soil-pearlite (1:1).

Culture Media ; pharmacology ; Plant Growth Regulators ; pharmacology ; Regeneration ; drug effects ; Tissue Culture Techniques ; Withania ; drug effects ; growth & development

Peripheral nerve impairment is a common complication in surgery, clinical researchers always do nerve sutrure using microsurgical technique and adjuvant treatment to improve peripheral nerve regeneration. Western medicine used usually adjuvant drugs, such as neurotrophic factors,are limited by their defects in clinical application. Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) classifies peripheral nerve impair as flaccidity Zheng and arthromyodynia, and considers that it is the result of stagnant blood block in the meridians and vessels, deficient of Qi and blood and disuse of bones and muscles. So, drugs usually have the function of invigorating vital energy, activating blood circulation and dredging collaterals. Mono-drugs include astragalus, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Astragali Radix, Epimedii Folium and so on. Extracts of TCMs have Ginkgo Folium, Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum, Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, and so on. To be ready for further study and development, TCMs which can promote the peripheral nerve regeneration were reviewed by the literatures of the latest years.
Animals ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Nerve Growth Factors ; pharmacology ; Nerve Regeneration ; drug effects ; Peripheral Nerves ; drug effects ; physiology

OBJECTIVETo assess the effect of cyclosporine A (CsA) loaded in chitosan conduit on bridging the sciatic nerve defects in a rat model.

METHODSA 10 mm sciatic nerve defect was bridged using a chitosan conduit filled with 10 μl carrier-drug dilution (10 μg/L CsA). In control group, the conduit was filled with the same volume of carrier dilution alone. The regene-rated fibers were studied 4, 8 and 12 weeks after surgery.

RESULTSThe functional study confirmed faster recovery of the regenerated axons in treatment group than control group (P<0.05). There was statistically significant difference of the gastrocnemius muscle weight ratios between treatment and control groups (P<0.05). Morphometric indices of regenerated fibers showed that the number and diameter of the myelinated fibers in CsA-treated animals were significantly higher than those in control group. In immunohistochemistry, the location of reactions to S-100 in CsA group was clearly more positive than control group.

CONCLUSIONCsA loaded in a chitosan conduit results in improvement of functional recovery and quantitative morphometric indices of sciatic nerve. It is easily available without any complications compared with its systemic administration.

Animals ; Chitosan ; Cyclosporine ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Immunohistochemistry ; Nerve Regeneration ; drug effects ; Rats ; Sciatic Nerve ; chemistry ; injuries

Apoptosis ; Humans ; Nerve Regeneration ; Neuroprotective Agents ; pharmacology ; Retinal Ganglion Cells ; drug effects ; physiology ; Stem Cell Transplantation