MicroRNAS( miRNAs) are a class of single strand, small non-coding RNAs about 22 nucleotides, which have the function to regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally and control the biological processes,such as proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. Recent studies indicate that miRNA plays an important role in tumor involved in invasion and metastasis. This article mainly reviews the feature of miRNA and its effect in metastasis or recurrence of breast cancer.

Objective To observe the synthesis of melanin and tyrosinase activity of the cultured normal human melanocytes after treated with baicalin and NB-UVB, and to provide theoretical evidence for study on the new therapy method of vitiligo.Methods The normal human menlanocytes cultured in vitro were divided into control group,different concentrations of baicalin groups,different doses of NB-UVB group and baicalin combined NB-UVB group.The proliferation rate of melanocytes was measured by MTT assay,the level of melanin was tested by NaOH pyrolysis,and the tyrosinase activity was measured by dopa oxidization.Results Compared with control group,the proliferation rates in 10-4 mol·L-1 baicalin group and 30 mJ·cm-2 NB-UVB group had no significant difference(P>0.05 ). Compared with control group, the levels of melanin and tyrosinase activities in baicalin group,NB-UVB group and combined group were increased (P<0.05 or P<0.01);compared with baicalin group and NB-UVB group,the level of melanin and tyrosinase activity in combined group were increased(P<0.01). Conclusion Baicalin combined with NB-UVB has better promotion effect on melanin synthesis than used alone.

OBJECTIVE:To discuss the characteristics and regular patterns of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) induced by Qingkailing injection for references of clinical rational drug use. METHODS:ADR cases induced by Qingkailing injection reported in Chinese pharmaceutical journals from 2003 to 2005 were retrieved and analyzed statistically. RESULTS:The ADRs induced by Qingkailing injection were more often seen in men than in women, with children and young adults showing higher percentages. Allergic reactions were the main type of adverse drug reactions. Of the total ADR cases induced by Qingkailing injection, 22 cases(33.33%) were anaphylactic shock,15(22.73%) were allergic reactions,10(15.15%) were allergy of circulation system. CONCLUSION:The ADRs induced by Qingkailing injection may be resulted form many factors, which should be given fully attention in the clinic. ADRs monitoring should be stressed when this drug being used by western medicine physicians to make sure rational use of which and to reduce incidences of ADRs.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the situation and characteristics of serious adverse drug reactions (ADR) occurred in our hospital in order to promote rational clinical drug use. METHODS: 25 severe ADR cases collected in our hospital from Jun. 2004 to Dec. 2006 were analyzed statistically and evaluated based on the ADR causality judgment criteria. RESULTS: The 25 severe ADR were associated with 21 kinds of drugs, with anti-infectives (12 kinds) making up the highest proportion, followed by traditional Chinese medicine preparations. The main systems involved in he ADR were skin and its appendages and nervous system. 3 new and severe ADR cases were found to have no report in package inserts or literature. CONCLUSION: Severe ADR may be induced by many factors, therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the awareness of rational drug use to guard against severe ADR and ensure safe and effective medication.

OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of flunarizine combined with salvianolate in the treatment of acute migraine. METHODS:A total of 72 patients with acute migraine were randomly divided into control group(36 cases)and observation group (36 cases). Based on routine treatment,control group was given Flunarizine hydrochloride capsules orally,10 mg for 65 year-old and below once a day,5 mg for more than 65 year-old once a day. Observation group was additionally given Flunarizine hydrochloride for injection 200 mg intravenously,once a day,on the basis of control group. Both groups were treated contineously till cured or for 2 weeks. Clinical efficacy,onset time,recovery time,VAS score,frequency and duration of head-ache attack,ADR were observed in 2 groups. RESULTS:In the course of treatment,the two groups did not terminate and fall off, and all of them completed the treatment. The total response rate(97.22%)of observation group was significantly higher than that (86.11%)of control group;onset time and recovery time of observation group were both shorter than those of control group,with statistical significance (P<0.05). Before treatment,there was no statistical significance in VAS score,frequency or duration of headache attack between 2 groups (P>0.05). After treatment,VAS score,frequency and duration of headache attack in 2 groups were all significantly lower than before,and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group,with statistical significance (P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in the incidence of ADR between 2 groups (P>0.05). CONCLU-SIONS:Based on routine treatment,flunarizine hydrochloride capsules combined with Salvianolate injection show significant effica-cy for acute migraine with good safety.

Objective To analyze the laws of acupoint selection of acupuncture for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD); To provide references for clinical treatment.Methods Computers were used to search articles about acupuncture for GAD from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database Resource System, Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP database) and Chinese BioMedical Literature (CBM) from their respective founding dates to Dec. 31, 2015. The corresponding database was established with NoteExpress2, and the laws of acupoints were analyzed.Results Totally 41 articles were included, including 56 acupuncture prescriptions, involving 50 acupoints in 14 meridians. The frequency for acupoint selection was 287 times. There were 49 main acupoints (225 times of acupoint selection, accounting for 98.0%) and 23 matching acupoints (62 times of acupoint selection, accounting for 46.0%) in the treatment of GAD. Main acupoints with high frequency were Baihui (GV20), Shenmen (HT07), Neiguan (PC06), Sanyinjiao (SP06) and Yintang (GV29). Matching acupoints with high frequency were Zusanli (ST36), Taichong (LR3), Neiguan (PC06), Shenmen (HT07), and Fenglong (ST40). Selecting acupoints along meridian mainly depended on Governor Meridian, Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot, Shaoyin Heart Meridian of Hand and Jueyin Pericardium Meridian of Hand.ConclusionPrinciples of acupuncture for GAD is treatment determination from heart and brain, emphasizing syndrome differentiation and identification of diseases, and the clinic mainly adopts acupoints along meridian with symptomatic acupoints treatment.

Objective To investigate the immunization knowledge ,attitudes ,practice and requirements of the custodians of left‐behind/non‐left‐behind children in rural areas of Chongqing and to explore intervening measures .Methods Totally 1 441 com‐plete questionnaires were obtained by surveying the custodians of 1 year old left‐behind/non left‐behind children in 3 counties .Im‐munization records were checked to acquire vaccination information .Results Custodians of left‐behind children had poorer educa‐tion ,immunization knowledge and less comply with immunization behaviors than custodians of non‐left‐behind children .Village doc‐tors were essential to immunization work in rural areas .Conclusion We suggest pulling peer education in publicity and education for families with left‐behind children .It is important to mobilize the enthusiasm of village doctors ,and pay more attentions to the immunization work of left‐behind children .

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of different doses of propranolol in treatment of infantile mixed and deep hemangioma,and to provid theoretical and experimental evidence for the treatment of hemangioma. Methods The selected 62 patients with mixed and deep hemangioma were divided randomly into low dose (1.5mg·kg-1 ·d-1 )and high dose (3.0 mg·kg-1 ·d-1 )of propranolol groups,3 times a day,6 months as a course,the changes in hemangioma size and the incidence of adverse reactions were recorded.Results The efficacy was evaluated using Achauer system.The total effective rate was 80.65% in low dose of propranolol group and 93.55% in high dose of propranolol group,including 6 cases of class Ⅰ (poor),9 cases of class Ⅱ (moderate), 11 cases of classⅢ (good),and 5 cases of class Ⅳ (excellent)in low dose propranolol group;while 2 cases of class Ⅰ (poor),4 cases of class Ⅱ (moderate),10 cases of class Ⅲ (good)and 15 cases of Ⅳ (excellent)in high dose of propranolol group.The efficacy in high dose of proprandol group was significantly better than that in low dose of proprandol group (P<0.05),there were no significant differences in the efficacies between different sites and different types (P>0.05)and there was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reaction between two groups (P>0.05).Conclusion The efficacy of oral 3.0 mg·kg-1 ·d-1 propranolol in treatment of infantile mixed and deep hemangioma is increased significantly, and there is no significant adverse reactions after increasing doses.Therefore,high dose of propranolol should be recommended in order to improve the therapeutic effect.

Objective To evaluate the preclinical safety of 2-methoxyestradiol nanosuspension. Methods The safety of 2-methoxyestradiol nanosuspension for injection was observed through vascular stimulation test of the ear vein on rabbits, hemolytic test using rabbit erythrocytes, active systemic anaphylaxis (ASA) test on guinea pigs and acute toxicity test on mice. Results 2-Methoxyestradiol nanosuspension injection had no irritating effects on vessels, and no haemocytolysis, agglutination and ASA occurred.ASA test showed no allergy symptoms such as piloerection, nose rubbing and dyspnea in guinea pigs 30 min after sensitization.Acute toxicity test revealed that no pathological changes, including black spots and hyperaemia, were visually observed on the heart, liver and lungs after 14 days of intravenous administration. Conclusion 2-Methoxyestradiol nanosuspension injection is relatively safe, with low toxicity, and no hemolytic, anaphylactic and irritating effects. It may be clinically used for injection.

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