Objective To observe the effect of the Chinese medicine on the patients’ thyroid autoantibodies TPOAb and TGAb of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Methods 100 cases of Hashimoto's thyroiditis were randomly divided into group A and group B, with 50 cases in each group. Group A was given levothyroxine sodium(L-T4) to maintain thyroid function(FT3,FT4,TSH)in the normal range, at the same time Chinese medicines of soothing liver and strengthening spleen, nourishing the liver and kidney, activating blood and removing blood stasis were additionally added;while group B was taken L-T4 to maintain the thyroid function in the normal range. The levels of TPOAb, TGAb were determined before and after treatment in both groups. Results After the treatment, the level of TGAb and TPOAb[respectively(106.3±29.5)IU/ml,(871.5± 209.3)IU/ml] in group A were decreased compared with their previous level [respectively(385.5±76.6)IU/ml, (1621.5±399.2)IU/ml], the difference was statistically significant(t were 48.2、10.6,P<0.01). The level of TGAb and TPOAb [respectively(437.6±135.4)IU/ml,(1798.6±434.6)IU/ml] in group B were slightly increase than their previous level[respectively(383.9±105.8)IU/ml,(1633.2±396.5)IU/ml], with no significant difference. The levels of TPOAb and TGAb in group A had significant difference than those in group B after the treatment(t were 22.3、19.6,P<0.01). Conclusion TCM combined with L-T4 can reduce the level of thyroid autoantibodies of TPOAb and TGAb-in patients.

Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Radiography ; Retroperitoneal Space ; pathology ; Rhabdomyosarcoma ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; physiopathology

Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse ; pathology ; Urinary Bladder ; pathology

Objective To investigate the molecular epidemiology and mechanism of carbapenem resistance of Escherichia coli collected from intensive care units(ICUs)of general surgery.Methods Agardilution were carried out to confirmed the drug-susceptibility,pulsed-field gel electrophoresis(PFGE)were performed to analyze the molecular epidcmiology of carbapenem-resistance isolates.Specific PCR,DNA sequencing,conjugation experiments,plasmids extraction,plasmid transformation assays and SDS-PAGE of outer membrane proteins(OMPs)were carried to confirm genotype of carbapenemase and its transmission mechanism.Results PFGE showed the isolates belonged to 10 clonotype,and all the clinical isolates were resistant to β-lactams including imipenem and meropenem,but uncertain to aminoglycosides,specific PCR and DNA sequencing revealed that all isolates encoded carbapenem-hydrolyzing enzyme gene,KPC-2.Plasmid DNA extraction and plasmid transformation assays from some isolates comfirmed that KPC-2 encoded on a 56 kb plasmid.SDS-PAGE analysis confirmed that there are alterations in OMPs of Escherichia coli.Conclusion Escherichia coli isolates with carbapenem resistance are collected from our hospital,production of KPC-2 carbapenemase mainly contributed to reduced susceptibility of carbapenem in Escherichia coli,the alterations in OMPs may as a cofactor in high-level drug-resistance in Escherichia coli.

Objective To evaluate the correlation of intrahepatic HBV DNA load with the HBV load in serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC)and the stage of fibrosis,grade of inflammation,level of serum ALT and AST.Methods Liver specimens were taken from 50 patients by percutaneous needle biopsy and divided into two parts:one was processed for histological examination,and the other was used for molecular biology analyses.HBV DNA load was measured with fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction(FQ-PCR).The data of serum level of ALT and AST were collected.Results A high correlation between intrahepatic HBV-DNA load and serum virus load was found(r=0.77977,P

Objective To evaluate therapeutic effects and toxicity of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)treated by combining chemotherapy on ifosfamide(IFO)and vinorelbine(NVB).Methods 107 cases pa- tients with advanced NSCLC were enrolled.IFO was given in a dosage of 1.5g/m~2 on day 1 to 4.and NVB in a dosage of 25mg/m~2 on day 1 and 8.It was repeated every three or four weeks,up to two to four cycles.Results Two patients had complete response and 40 patients had partial response.The overall response rate was 47.7% ,the median survival time 10.3 months,1-year and 2-year survival rate was 42% and 12.3%,respectively.The main toxicity was bone marrow suppression.Conclusion The regimen is effective,sale and tolerable in advanced non- small cell lung cancer therapy.

In recent years, with the constant increase in the population with hypoimmunity, bacterial and fungal infections have been increasing. Due to the drug resistance, clinically optional anti-bacterial and antifungal medicines become increasingly limited. Scutellaria baicalensis, a species of perennial herbaceous plant of scutellaria genus of lamiaceae family, and its effective components have multiple pharmacological effects such as anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, anti-tumor, anti-microbial. Especially, its remarkable antibacterial and antifungal activities are of great significance to treat the increasing number of cases with drug-fast bacterial and antifungal infections. In this paper, the authors summarized the advance in studies on antibacterial and antifungal effects and mechanisms in recent years on the basis of the domestic and foreign studies on S. baicalensis and its effective ingredients.
Animals ; Anti-Infective Agents ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Bacterial Infections ; drug therapy ; microbiology ; Humans ; Mycoses ; drug therapy ; microbiology ; Plant Extracts ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Scutellaria ; chemistry ; Scutellaria baicalensis ; chemistry

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of ethyl acetate extract of Huanglian Jiedu decoction (EAHD) on hyphae development of Candida albicans.

METHODInverted microscope, fluorescence microscope, SEM were applied to inspect the Morphological change of C. albicans treated by EAHD at different concentrations. Solid agar plate was utilized to evaluate the colony morphology. Quantitative Real-ime PCR(qRT-PCR) was adopted to observe the expression of hyphae-specific genes such as HWP1, ALS3, UME6, CSH1, SUN41, CaPDE2.

RESULTEAHD with concentration of 312 and 1 250 mg . L-1 could inhibit formation of hyphae and colony morphology. The expression of HWP1, ALS3, UME6, CSH1 were downregulated 4. 13, 3. 64, 2. 46, 2. 75 folds ,while the expression of SUN41 were upregulated 7. 26 folds, CaPDE2 keep unchanged.

CONCLUSIONEAHD could inhibit formation of hyphae and colony morphologies of C. albicans through downregulating HWP1, ALS3, UME6 and CSH1.

Acetates ; Biofilms ; drug effects ; growth & development ; Candida albicans ; cytology ; drug effects ; genetics ; growth & development ; Down-Regulation ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Fungal Proteins ; genetics ; Gene Expression Regulation, Fungal ; drug effects ; Hyphae ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Microscopy, Fluorescence ; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction

The viability and life span of pollen were evaluated by TTC (2,3,5-triphenyl tetrazlium chloride) and the peroxidase solution, the stigma receptivity were estimated by benzidine-H2O2 method and the fruiting characteristics were investigated. The results showed that (1) Anoectochilus roxburghii and A. formosanus appeared the same up-and-down trend of the pollen viability, increased and then decreased. The storage temperature and storage time had significant impact on the pollen viability. With the extension of storage time, the pollen activity decreased. 4 degrees C refrigerator storage may be extended the pollen vitality. (2) The stigma had receptivity in 1st day and reached the highest level in the 4th day after blooming. A. roxburghii lost receptivity in the 8th day while A. formosanus lost receptivity in the 10th day after blooming. (3) The different pollination had significant impact on seed setting rate. The seed setting rate of artificial cross-pollination was higher than that of the artificial self-pollination. Collecting pollen in the 3rd day and carrying out artificial cross-pollination in the 4th day after blooming can significantly improve seed setting rate. The results provided technical assurance for A. roxburghii and A. formosanus breeding of new varieties and seed breeding.
Cell Survival ; China ; Flowers ; physiology ; Fruit ; growth & development ; Orchidaceae ; growth & development ; physiology ; Pollen ; growth & development ; Reproduction ; Temperature