Objective: To study the antitumor effect of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP X) and its immunity regulating effect on S 180 bearing mice. Methods: S 180 bearing mice were used as animal model. The effect of LBP X on tumor weight and immune function was observed. Results: LBP X could inhibit the growth of S 180 effectively and increase thymus index, the macrophage phagocytic function, anti SRBC antibody secreted by the spleen cells, lymphocyte proliferation and CTL activity and decrease LPO markedly in S 180 bearing mice. Conclusion: The mechanism of tumor inhibition by LBP X was due to enhance the immune function.

Obesity is caused by the imbalance between caloric intake and energy expenditure. It is also influenced by genetic factors. Many genes,such as ob gene, ? 3 receptor gene, ucp 1 gene, may involved in the prevalence of obesity. Pharmacologic treatments include anorexigenic agents, lipase inhibitor, ? 3 receptor agonists and many newer antiobesity drugs, which provide prospective ways in treating obesity.

Hypoglycemic effects of Yifusheng on hyperglycemia animals induced by alloxan or adrenaline were studied.The result showed that Yifusheng in the dosage of 0.25 g/kg and 0.125 g/kg could significantly decrease the content of plasma blood sugar(P

AIM: To find whether lipoxin A_4 (LXA_4) inhibits cell proliferation induced by TNF-? in rat mesangial cells, and to explore the molecular mechanisms of signal pathways of LXA_4 actions. METHODS: Cultured rat mesangial cells were growth-arrested and exposed to TNF-? with or without preincubation with LXA_4. Proliferation of mesangial cells was measured by MTT methods. Activities of STAT_3 were analyzed by electrophoretic mobility shift assay. Expression of cyclin E mRNA was assessed by RT-PCR. Cyclin E proteins were determined by Western blotting analysis. RESULTS: TNF-?-induced proliferation and increased mRNA and protein expression of cyclin E in mesangial cells were inhibited by LXA_4 in a dose-dependant manner. TNF-?-stimulation of the STAT_3-binding activities in mesangial cells was down-regulated by lipoxin A_4. CONCLUSION: Inhibitory effect of LXA_4 on TNF-?-induced mesangial cell proliferation is mediated by Jak_1/STAT_3 signal pathway.

AIM: To examine whether lipoxin A_4 (LXA_4) induces apoptosis of rat renal interstitial fibroblasts and explore the mechanisms. METHODS: Rat renal interstitial fibroblasts (NRK-49F cells) were incubated in RPMI-1640 medium supplemented with 5% fetal calf serum and exposed to LXA_4 at the concentration of 10 nmol/L, 100 nmol/L or 1 ?mol/L for 24 hours. Prior to experiment, some cells were transfected with calpain 10 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide. Apoptosis of cells was recognized by double staining using fluorescent dye acridine orange and ethidium bromide, observed under laser scanning confocal microscopy and counted by flow cytometry following propidium iodide and annexin staining. Activity of caspase-3 was measured by colorimetric assay. The expression of calpain 10 mRNA was determined by RT-PCR. RESULTS: LXA_4 at the concentration of 100 nmol/L or 1 ?mol/L induced 9.83% or 33.82% apoptosis of cells, respectively. Treatment of cells with LXA_4 up-regulated the expression of calpain 10 mRNA and increased the activity of caspase-3. The transfection of the cells with calpain 10 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide inhibited the LXA_4-induced apoptosis, activity of caspase-3 and expression of calpain 10. CONCLUSION: LXA_4 at high concentration induceds apoptosis in rat renal interstitial fibroblasts via up-regulating of calpain 10 mRNA expression.

Objective To evaluate the effects of immobilization of flexor tendon with elastic rubber band after the repair in 58 cases with flexor tendon completely severed in Zone Ⅱ . Methods The severed flexor tendon was repaired with the modified Kessler method. The rubber band was linked to the end of the nail with silk thread. The forearm and hand joint were immobilized by dorsal plaster cast.The rubber band was fixed with short tube plaster at the lower part of forearm so as to keep the interphalangeal joints in flexion. 48 hours post operation, exercises were done to extend fingers initiatively and flex fingers passively with the help of the elastic rubber band. The practice lasted for 3 weeks. Results The patients were followed up for three to six months.The digital functions of flexion and extension were normal. Conclusion Using elastic rubber band to immobilize flexor tendon post operation proves to have a remarkable effect on the functional recovery.

Objective To study the apoptosis of multiple myeloma cell line KM-3 induced by NK cells. Methods WST-1 assay was used to detect the killing effect of KM-3 cells treated with NK cells at different effector(E):target(T) ratio. Flow cytometry was applied to analyze Annexin-V+/PI- apoptotic cells and the mitochondrial transmembrane potential. Results NK cells could significantly kill KM-3 cells in a dosand time-dependent manner (P <0.05). After KM-3 cells- were treated with NK cells for 48 hours, the Annexin-V+/PI- cells were increased obviously in dose-dependence (P <0.05). The Annexin-V+PI- cells were increased in time-dependence when treated with NK cells(E:T ratio at 10:1) (P<0.05). The mitochondrial transmembrane potential of KM-3 cells treated with NK cells were significantly decreased in dose-and time-dependence (P < 0.05). Conclusion NK cell can kill KM-3 cells and induce apoptosis in a dose-and time-dependence manner.

Objective To investigate the effect of prostaglandin E1(PGE1) on the expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1)in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and its possible mechanism. Methods Endothelial cells were incubated with oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL group) in the presence or absence of prostaglandin E1. The level of MCP-1 in the supernatants was determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), the expression of MCP-1 mRNA in cultured endothelial cells was detected by in-situ hybridization and the protein expression of NF-κB was analyzed by Western blot. Results Compared with ox-LDL(100 μg/ml),PGE1 markedly lowered the levels of MCP-1[(0. 327±0. 051),(0. 214±0. 213),(0. 247±0. 228)pg/ml vs. (0. 655±0. 013)pg/ml], inhibiting the expression of MCP-1 mRNA [(0. 061±0. 008), (0. 033±0. 006),(0. 026±0. 004)A/μm2 vs. (0. 220±0. 032)A/μm2] in the cultured HUVECs in a dosedependent manner (0. 001, 0. 01, 0.1 mol/L). Western blot analysis demonstrated that the amount of NF-κB p65 was attenuated after treatment with prostaglandin E1 for 24 hours. Conclusions Prostaglandin E1 can downregulate the expressions of MCP-1 and NF-κB induced by ox-LDL in HUVECs, which may thereby defend the blood vessel endothelial cell function.

Purpose　The aim is to modify the pyrogenic pathol ogy mo del induced by injection of saccharomycetet water in rats,and to eliminate the t emperature decline period after injection of saccharomycete water sc.Metho ds　It was measured that the anus temperature of both two groups of rats (one group was injected of incubated saccharomycete water and the other inj ected unincubated saccharomycete water sc) 1,2,3,4,6,8 h after injection respect ively.Results　The anus temperature had no decline period and the temperature rose quickly in the group of injected with incubated saccharomyc ete water (in 34℃thermostasis water).There was significant difference(P＜0.05 or P＜0.01)between incubated group and unincubated group in temperature risin g by t-test.Conclusion　No temperature declining peri od was observed in the pyrogenic pathology model of rat, if those rats were trea ted with saccharomycete water which was incubated at 34℃for 0.5 h.

Objective To examine whether lipoxin A4(LXA4) has an antagonistic effect on interleukin (IL)-1?-induced synthesis of IL-6 in glomerular mesangial cells, and to explore its mechanism. Methods Cultured glomerular mesangial cells (GMCs) of rat were treated with IL-1?, with or without preincubation with LXA4. Protein secretion of IL-6 in supernatants was examined analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Expression of IL-6 mRNA was determined by RT-PCR. The expression of Src homology 2 (SH2) containing protein-tyrosine phosphatase 2 (SHP-2) was assessed by immunoblotting. Activities of DNA-binding of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-?B) were measured by electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA). Results The secretion of protein and expression of mRNA of IL-6 in GMCs stimulated by IL-1? were inhibited by LXA4 in a dose-dependent manner. LXA4 reduced the phosphorylation of SHP-2 and activities of NF-?B. Pretreatmnet of GMCs with NF-?B inhibitor pyrrolidine dithio-carbamate (PDTC) blocked both the secretion of IL-6 protein and activation of NF-?B induced by IL-13- Conclusion LXA4 antagonists IL-1?-induced synthesis of IL-6 in GMCs through the pathway of SHP-2/NF-?B signal transduction.