Short chain fatty acids(SCFA) are produced in the large bowel of humans by anaerobic bacterial fermentation.The main fermentative substrates are undigested dietary carbohydrates,including nonstarch polysaccharides and resistant starch(RS).SCFA are major organic acids in the lumen of the large intestine.They are preferred energy source for colonocytes.Their effects include enhancement of electrolyte uptake,stimulation of colon epithelial cell proliferation and mucosa growth,modulation of colonic immune function,nutritional support and protection of colon mucosa.Butyric acid can suppress colon neoplasm cell proliferation,induce its apoptosis and differentiation,affect proto-onc genes expression,which suggest that butyrate may be an important agent in cancer treatment.

Insect antifreeze protein (AFP) has high antifreeze activity. Antifreeze proteins can be used in cryopreservation of biological tissues and cells. We expressed an antifreeze protein from the desert beetle Microdera punctipennis in yeast and determined the function of the protein at low temperatures. Yeast expression vector, pPIC9K-Mpafp698, was constructed and transformed into Pichia pastoris GS115. The expression of MpAFP698 was induced by methanol, and identified by tricine SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. Mpafp698 gene was inserted into the genome of the host yeast strain GS115, and correctly expressed. Hardly any yeast's own protein was secreted into the media. Cryoprotective experiments showed that MpAFP698 can significantly protect mouse liver as well as other mouse organs from cold damage compared with those in the control of Bovine serum albumin (BSA) addition. Besides, the hemolysis of blood cells protected by MpAFP698 at 4 degrees C was reduced and the survival rate of SF9 cells protected by MpAFP698 after freezing and thawing was increased compared to those of the control with BSA addition. Our results showed that MpAFP698 can be expressed in yeast, which allows a convenient purification of the MpAFP protein that has the cryoprotective effect.
Animals ; Antifreeze Proteins ; biosynthesis ; Blotting, Western ; Cold Temperature ; Coleoptera ; Cryoprotective Agents ; chemistry ; Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel ; Freezing ; Insect Proteins ; biosynthesis ; Mice ; Pichia ; metabolism ; Sf9 Cells

With the development of society and living condition,the incidences of fatty liver and other diseases like hypertension,cardiovascular disease and diabetes have increasd by several factors.This review discussed the cause,mechanism and therapy of fatty liver.The emphasis was put on the object and principle of nutritional therapy.Generally,the treatment of fatty liver includes control of the underlying causes,nutritional therapy,proper physical exercise,upbeat life-rhythm and a certain workload.Plasmapheresis and oxygen therapy are the new methods.

Objective To observe the effect of Yiqi Huaxian Decoction (YHD) on transforming growth factor ?1(TGF-?1 )mRNA expression in rats alveolar macrophages (AM) and pulmonary interstitial macrophages (IM).Methods Ninety-six Wistar rats were randomized into sham-operation group,model group,YHD (4 g?kg-1?d-1) group,and hydrocortisone (20 mg?kg-1?d-1) group.Bleomycin A5 was injected into the rats' trachea to induce pulmonary fibrosis.AM and IM were isolated for the culturing after modeling for 7 and 28 days.Molecular in-situ hybridization (ISH) was used for the detection of TGF-?1 expression in AM and IM.Results Percentage of cells in AM and IM with TGF-?1 positive expression and the score of optic density were increased in the model group (P

Objective To evaluate the effects of pyruvate Ringer' s solution on erythrocyte deformation function in the patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in vitro.Methods Thirteen patients of both sexes,aged 25-64 yr,of ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ (NAHY Ⅱ or Ⅲ),scheduled for elective cardiac valve replacement under CPB were enrolled in the study.At 10 and 60 min of CPB (T1,2) and 60 min after termination of CPB (T3),blood samples 18 ml were drawn from the radial artery and each patient's blood sample was equally divided into 6 parts (3 ml per part).The blood samples were divided into 3 groups (n =13 each):control group (group C),lactated Ringer's solution group (group R),and pyruvate Ringer's solution group (group P).In C,R and P groups,normal saline 1 ml,lactated Ringer's solution 1 ml,and pyruvate Ringer's solution 1 ml were added,respectively,and then the erythrocytes were incubated for 60 min at 37 ℃.At 30 and 60 min of incubation,the erythrocyte rigidity index (ERI) and erythrocyte deformation index (EDI) were detected.Results Compared with C and R groups,the ERI was significantly decreased at 30 and 60 min of incubation at T1,the EDI was decreased at 30 min of incubation at T1,2,and no significant change was found in ERI at T2,3 or in EDI at T3 in group P.There was no significant difference in ERI and EDI at different time points of incubation within groups.Conclusion Pyruvate Ringer's solution can enhance erythrocyte deformation function in the patients undergoing CPB.

Objective To investigate the effects of water extract of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.(GUWE) on the activation of RAW264.7 cells and the possible mechanism.Methods RAW264.7 cells were treated with GUWE containing different concentrations of polysaccharide (10, 50, 100, 500 μg/ml).Viability of these cells was analyzed by MTT assay.Phagocytic activity and surface molecules expressed on these cells were detected by flow cytometry.Levels of cytokines were analyzed by ELISA.Western blot assay was performed to analyze the activation of key molecules in TLR4 signaling pathway.Results GUWE at the concentration of 500 μg/ml significantly decreased the viability of RAW264.7 cells, but significantly increased the viability of RAW264.7 cells at concentrations of 50 μg/ml and 100 μg/ml.GUWE significantly enhanced the phagocytic activity of RAW264.7 cells as well as the expression of cytokines and costimulatory molecules in a dose-dependent manner.Further analysis indicated that the activation of RAW264.7 cells induced by GUWE was suppressed by TLR4 inhibitor.Moreover, GUWE enhanced the phosphorylation of NF-kB p65 and TLR4 downstream mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) including p38, extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK).Conclusion This study indicates that GUWE promotes the activation of RAW264.7 cells through TLR4 signaling pathway.

OBJECTIVE:To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of imipenem and cislastatin sodium and meropenem in the treatment of acute leukemia granulocytopenic phase combined with severe lung infection. METHODS:A total of 64 patients with acute leukemia granulocytopenic phase combined with severe lung infection were selected from our hospital during Jul. 2015-Jul. 2016 as study objects. They were divided into trial group(odd number)and control group(even number)according to admis-sion order,with 32 cases in each group. Control group was given Meropenem for injection 1 g+0.9％ Sodium chloride injection 100 mL,ivgtt(about 30 min),q8 h. Trial group was given Imipenem and cislastatin sodium for injection 1 g+0.9％ Sodium chlo-ride injection 100 mL,ivgtt(about 30 min),q12 h. Both groups were treated for 14 d. Clinical efficacies as well as blood gas pa-rameters [p(O2),p(CO2),SaO2] and pathogenic clearance were observed in 2 groups,and the occurrence of ADR was recorded. RESULTS:The total response rate of trial group(78.13％)was significantly higher than that of control group(71.88％),with sta-tistical significance (P<0.05). Before treatment,there was no statistical significance in blood gas parameters or the number of detected pathogenic strains between 2 groups (P>0.05). After treatment,the levels of p(O2) and SaO2 in 2 groups were in-creased significantly,while the level of p(CO2) was decreased significantly;there was statistical significance compared to be-fore treatment(P>0.05). There were 27 cases of pathogenic clearance in trial group(clearance rate of 84.38％),which was sig-nificantly more than control group (26 cases,clearance rate of 81.25％),without statistical significance (P>0.05). The inci-dence of ADR in trial group(9.38％)was significantly lower than control group(15.63％),without statistical significance(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Imipenem and cislastatin sodium and meropenem show good clinical efficacy for acute leukemia granu-locytopenic phase combined with severe lung infection,blood gas parameters improvement and pathogenic clearance effect,both of them have good safety.

Objective To discuss the feasibility and safety of sevoflurane inhale anesthesia with portable combined inhalation anesthesia induction device in solving the difficulty of children entering the operation room.Methods One hundred pediatric patients were enrolled into the study.The pediatric patients were randomly divided into two groups,50 cases in each group.Group A was fraught with a new mode of administration,using portable combined inhalation anesthesia induction device with sevoflurane 2 ml before entering the operation room;group B was fraught with a traditional mode of administration,using in-tramuscular injection with ketamine 4-5 ml/kg before entering the operation room.The analog scale of anes-thetic effect,the number of body movement,adverse reaction were compared between the two groups. Results Compared with group B,time of falling asleep and retention time in the operating room was signif-icantly shorter (P <0.01).And body movement during vein puncture decreased significantly (P <0.01). Moreover,the incidence of adverse affect showed significant reduce compared with group B (P < 0.05 ). Conclusion The combined inhalation anesthesia induction device is simple to produce and easy to carry.To solve the difficulty of convoying children into the operating room,combined inhalation anesthesia induction device with sevoflurane is more effective, safer and more humanized way when compared with the traditional one.

the effect of maintaining integrity of epithelial cells by increasing occludin protein expression,and the effect is related with the up-regulation of occludin mRNA.

Objective To observe the clinical effect of Sangpa Zhike decoction in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. Methods 180 patients with acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis admitted to Autonomous Prefecture Hospital of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)in Changji,Xinjiang,from August 2012 to August 2013 were enrolled. They were divided into Sangpa Zhike decoction treatment group and western medicine treatment control group by random number table,90 cases in each group. General treatments were given to the two groups. In the Sangpa Zhike decoction treatment group,additionally only oral Sangpa Zhike decoction was given(composition:Morus alba 10 g,loquat leaf 10 g,Houttuynia 10 g,honey aster 15 g,honey coltsfoot flower 6 g,Zhejiang Fritillaria 12 g,perilla 10 g,white mustard seed 6 g,Platycodon grandiflorum 10 g,Rhizoma Cynanchi Stauntonii 12 g,tangerine peel 6 g,Stemona 6 g). The ingredients were mixed in water and boiled to form a decoction,one dose daily,divided into two parts to be taken twice a day. In the western medicine treatment group,the infection was controlled by western medicine and the drugs to eliminate cough and phlegm,etc were used. The therapeutic course in both groups was 7 days. The therapeutic effect for treatment of TCM syndromes and the cough quantized integration score in the two groups were observed after treatment. Results The cure rate of Sangpa Zhike decoction treatment group was significantly higher than that of western medicine treatment control group〔70.00%(63/90)vs. 33.33%(30/90),P<0.01〕. Before treatment,the cough symptom quantization integral scores in the two groups had no statistically significance, but after treatment,the scores in the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment. And the score in Sangpa Zhike decoction treatment group was decreased more significantly (1.66±1.12 vs. 4.36±2.32, P<0.01). Conclusion Sangpa Zhike Decoction has obvious curative effect in the treatment of acute attack of chronic bronchitis.