Objective To establish a thin layer chromatography scanning method for the determination of cinnamaldehyde content in Qianzheng Plaster.Method Cinnamaldehyde was extracted from Qianzheng Plaster by distillation method.Silica G was used as the thin-layer plate;petroleum ether (60～90℃) and acetic ethyl acetate (17 ∶3)served as the mobile phase and the scanning wavelength was 269 nm.Results A good linearity was obtained in the range of 0.81?g～4.05 ?g (r=0.9993).The mean recovery rate was 95.23 %and RSD=1.39 %.Conclusion This method is accurate and sensitive with good reproducibility.

Objective To investigate induction effect of AGE on oxidative stress and type Ⅰ ,Ⅲcollagen synthesis in rat cardiac fibroblasts and interference effect of RGZ during the course. Methods Incubate rat cardiac fibroblasts with AGE of different concentration ,add RGZ to interfere for 48 h ,and then collect supernatant fluid .Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) content were detected by SOD kit and MDA kit separately ,and type Ⅰ ,Ⅲ collagen contents were measured by ELISA. Results When incubating cardiac fibroblasts with RGZ and 200 mg/L AGE together for 48 h , with the rise of RGZ concentration(0.1 ,1 and 10 mol/L) ,SOD activity in the supernatant fluid of cultured cardiac fibroblasts gradually increased [(21.564 ± 1.614) ,(22.323 ± 1.260) ,(23.661 ± 1.562) vs (19.320 ± 0.896) nU/ml ,P<0.05 or P<0.01] ,MDA content gradually decreased [(1.325 ± 0.048) ,(1.279 ± 0.032) ,(1.229 ± 0.045 ) vs (1.629 ± 0.043 ) nmol/ml ,P< 0.01 ] and type Ⅰ ,Ⅲ collagen Contents gradually decreased [(79.17 ± 3.25) ,(60.42 ± 3.58) ,(42.71 ± 5.11) vs (85.54 ± 2.28) ng/ml ,P<0.01 ;(37.52 ± 3.43) ,(27.09 ± 4.75) ,(20.81 ± 3.26) vs (40.75 ± 2.70) ng/ml ,P<0.01] as compared with 200 mg/L AGE group. Conclusion AGE can induce oxidative stress in cardiac fibroblasts and increase type Ⅰ ,Ⅲ collagen contents .RGZ can inhibit oxidative stress in cardiac fibroblasts and synthesis and secretion of type Ⅰ ,Ⅲ collagen induced by AGE. This finding indicates that RGZ may play an important role in the prevention of diabetic myocardial fibrosis.

Objective To study the impact of precipitation and water level on acute schistosomiasis for providing reference to control acute schistosomiasis in advance. Methods The historical data on precipitation and water level as well as acute schistosomiasis from 2003 to 2007 in Eastern, Southern and Western Dongting Lake regions were collected and analysed for the correlation between acute schistosomiasis and precipitation and water level in local areas. Results Acute schistosomiasis gradually decreased year by year from 2003 to 2007. Compared with 2003, the number of acute schistosomiasis in 2007 reduced by 95.37%. There was no outbreak of acute schistosomiasis from 2005 to 2007.In the period of peak acute schistosomiasis, the average monthly rainfall reduced from year to year for the successive 5 years. There was a significantly correlation between acute schistosomiasis and monthly average water level. Conclusions The acute schistosomiasis is directly affected by nature factors and has a close correlation with the rainfall and water level in Dongting Lake regions.

The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of sequoyitol (Seq) on expression of eNOS and NOX4 in aortas of type 2 diabetic rats. Type 2 diabetic rats induced by high fat and high sugar diet and low dose of streptozotocin (STZ, 35 mg x kg(-1)) and were administered Seq (12.5, 25 and 50 mg x kg(-1) x d(-1)) for 6 weeks. The fasting blood glucose (FBG) and body weight were tested. Acetylcholine (Ach) induced endothelium-dependent relaxation and sodium nitroprusside (SNP) induced endothelium-independent relaxation were measured in aortas for estimating endothelial function. Aortic morphological change was observed with HE staining. The level of serum insulin was measured by radioimmunoassay. The total antioxidative capacity (T-AOC), malondialdehyde (MDA) and NO levels in aortas were determined according to the manufacturer's instructions. In addition, the expressions of eNOS and NOX4 in aortas were measured by immunohistochemisty, real-time PCR or Western blotting. The results showed that Seq significantly decreased FBG and insulin resistance, and improved aortic endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation function. The expressions of NOX4 and MDA content were obviously decreased, while the expression of eNOS, the levels of NO and T-AOC increased significantly in aortas of diabetic rats with Seq treatment. In conclusion, Seq protects against aortic endothelial dysfunction of type 2 diabetic rats through down-regulating expression of NOX4 and up-regulating eNOS expression.
Animals ; Aorta ; metabolism ; pathology ; Blood Glucose ; metabolism ; Body Weight ; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental ; chemically induced ; metabolism ; physiopathology ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ; chemically induced ; metabolism ; physiopathology ; Hypoglycemic Agents ; pharmacology ; Inositol ; analogs & derivatives ; pharmacology ; Insulin ; blood ; Insulin Resistance ; Male ; Malondialdehyde ; metabolism ; NADPH Oxidase 4 ; NADPH Oxidases ; metabolism ; Nitric Oxide ; metabolism ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III ; metabolism ; Oxidation-Reduction ; drug effects ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Streptozocin ; Vasodilation ; drug effects

OBJECTIVETo investigate the protective effect and mechanism of sequoyitol (Sep) on high glucose-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) injury.

METHODSHUVECs were cultured with high glucose (30 mmol/L) in the presence or absence of sequoyitol (0.1, 1 and 10 micromol/L) for 24 h. Cell proliferation was measured by BrdU marking and cell cycle was detected by flow cytometry. 2', 7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate was used to evaluate intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. The NO, malonydialdehyde (MDA) and H2O2 levels were determined by colorimetric method according to the manufacturer's instructions. The expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) were measured by real-time PCR and Western blot.

RESULTSIn the present study, we found that sequoyitol pretreatment for 1 h significantly decreased cell injury, promoted cell proliferation. Meanwhile sequoyitol significantly down-regulated NOX4 expression and decreased the level of ROS, MDA and H2O2 and obviously increased NO levels and up-regulated eNOS expression.

CONCLUSIONSequoyitol alleviates high glucose-induced cell injuries in HUVECs via inhibiting oxidative stress and up-regulating eNOS expression.

Cell Proliferation ; Cells, Cultured ; Glucose ; toxicity ; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Humans ; Hydrogen Peroxide ; metabolism ; Inositol ; analogs & derivatives ; pharmacology ; Malondialdehyde ; metabolism ; NADPH Oxidase 4 ; NADPH Oxidases ; metabolism ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III ; metabolism ; Oxidative Stress ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; metabolism

Adult ; Burns ; etiology ; mortality ; China ; epidemiology ; Coal Mining ; Explosions ; Female ; Gases ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Young Adult

Objective: To explore the protective effect of salvia miltiorrhiza for enteral nutrition in S-MODS model rats.Methods: 70 Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: control group (n=10), model group (n=20), nutrition fibre group (n=20) and salvia miltiorrhiza for enteral nutrition group (n=20) . The experiment period was 12 days. At the end of experiment, blood routine, biochemistry index (ALB, AST, ALT, BUN, Cr, CK and CK-MB), the concentrations of IL-6,TNF-α and IL-1β were measured. Results: The model was successful by clinical manifestation,blood routine and pathology. The clinical symptom was improved, blood routine and pathology damage were relieved in salvia miltiorrhiza group. The concentrations of IL-6, TNF-α and IL -1 in salvia miltiorrhiza group were lower than model group and nutrition fibre group(P<0.05).Conclusions: Salvia miltiorrhiza for enteral nutrition could prevent gut function damage,protect intestinal mucosa and decrease the concentrations of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Burns, Inhalation ; etiology ; therapy ; Explosions ; Female ; Gases ; Humans ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; Young Adult

BACKGROUND:Copper-titanium aloy has been fabricated in previous studies to improve the antibacterial property and biocompatibility of titanium materials. OBJECTIVE:With reference to the principle and experimental method specified by GB/T16886-ISO10993, to fuly and systematicaly assess the biocompatibility of copper-titanium aloy. METHODS:Based on the pre-experimental results, titanium aloy containing 10% copper was selected and subjected to oral mucosa stimulation experiment, skin stimulation test, acute systemic toxicity test, hemolytic test, prothrombin time test and dynamic coagulation test for biocompatibility evaluation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The copper-titanium aloy has no oral mucous membrane irritation, no short-term systemic toxicity, no skin sensitization, and no hemolysis, indicating it has a good biocompatibility.

Objective To analyze the clinical and imaging features of 2 siblings with leukoencephalopathy due to NADH dehydrogenase (ubiquinone)flavoprotein 2 (NDUFV2) gene mutation,in order to better understand and diagnose it earlier.Methods Clinical and follow-up data of the proband and his brother were collected.Clinical features including symptoms,signs and cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were analyzed,and 2 patients were followed up for a long time.Sanger sequencing,targeted next generation sequencing,and whole exome sequencing were performed to identify potential genetic variations in the 2 patients and their parents.Results (1) Clinical characteristics and follow-up:ages of onset were 4 months and 1 year respectively.Both of the patients presented rapid motor regression hyperinyotonia,positive pathological character.During the follow-up the condition became stable,motor function and cognition improved gradually after cocktail therapy.(2) Brain MRI of the 2 patients showed prominent abnormalities in deep cerebral white matter,presenting T1 hypointense,T2 and fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) hyperintense in the periventricular area.FLAIR images revealed that the abnormal white matter was partially rarefied and cavitated.Diffusion weighted images (DWI) showed high signals along the periphery of the involved areas.The follow-up MRI showed the cavitation still existed and even expanded,and DWI showed regional linear or spotty high signals around the original lesions.(3) Novel mutations in NDUFV2 gene,c.467T>A and c.404G>C,were identified in proband and his brother.The former inherited from his father,while the latter inherited from his mother,which was the new mutation not reported in the international.Conclusions The clinical features of the brothers presented subacute leukoencephalopathy with relatively stable or improved outcome.This was distinctive from the phenotypic features reported in 12 cases with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or Leigh syndrome.The finding expanded the phenotypic spectrum of NDUFV2 mutations.Pathogenic gene of these patients which is the basis of genetic counseling for this family was determined.