This study was aimed to determine trace elements in Peach pulp . The wet digestion method and car-bonize acid dissolution method were applied to digest the sample, and flame atomic absorption spectroscopy was used to determine the content of trace elements (Fe, Cu, Mn) in Peach pulp . The results showed that the content is not consistent among different pretreatment methods. However, the metalion content among these three methods are in the order of Fe > Mn > Cu, with the average recovery rate between 92.6% and 119.6%. The RSD is less than 2.86%. It was concluded that this method is with high accuracy and stability as well as reliable accurate re-sults. It also proved that Peach pulp . is rich in Fe, Cu and Mn. It provides some useful information for further pharmacological study of Peach pulp .

Objective To observe the inhibitory role of valproic acid(VPA) in hypertrophic cardiomycytes induced by angiotensin Ⅱ(AngⅡ)in rats.Methods The cultured rat cardiomyocytes were divided randomly into control group,hypertrophic group and VPA group.They were treated with AngⅡ to induce hypertrophy and then given with VPA.The morphologic changes of cardiomyocytes were observed under the contrast phase microscope and electron microscope.The mRNA levels of ?-MHC were exmained by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) method.The protein expression of C-FOS was exmanined by immunohistochemistry method.ResultsStimulated by AngⅡ,the cardiomyocytes were enlarged under the contrast phase microscope and the ultrastructure also changed.After stimulated by AngⅡ,the mRNA level of ?-MHC and the protein expression of C-FOS increased in the hypertrophic cardiocytes.Given by VPA,these data decreased accordingly.Conclusion VPA may inhibit the cardiomyocyte hypertrophy induced by angiotensin Ⅱ in some degree.

Objective To observe the inhibitory role of valproic acid (VPA) in hypertrophic cardiomycytes induced by angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ)in rats. Methods The cultured rat cardiomyocytes were divided randomly into control group, hypertrophic group and VPA group. They were treated with Ang Ⅱ to induce hypertrophy and then given with VPA. The morphologic changes of cardiomyocytes were observed under the contrast phase microscope and electron microscope. The mRNA levels ofβ-MHC were exmained by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) method. The protein expression of C-FOS was exmanined by immunohistochemistry method. Results Stimulated by Ang Ⅱ, the cardiomyocytes were enlarged under the contrast phase microscope and the ultrastructure also changed. After stimulated by Ang Ⅱ, the mRNA level of β-MHC and the protein expression of C-FOS increased in the hypertrophic cardiocytes. Given by VPA, these data decreased accordingly. Conclusion VPA may inhibit the cardiomyocyte hypertrophy induced by angiotensin Ⅱ in some degree.

AIM To develop the quality control methods for Yixuning Tablet (Fructus Lycii,Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata,Radix Codonopsis,etc.) METHODS RP-HPLC was performed for the assay of 2,3,5,4′-tetrahydroxy-stilbene-2-O-?-D-glycoside.TLC was used to identify Fructus Lycii,Radix Polygoni Multiflori,and Radix Angelicae Sinensis. RESULTS The good linearity was within the range of 20-180 ?g?mL -1 ( r = 0.999 9 ).The average recovery was 99.0 % ( RSD was 2.8 T《B》 % ).TLC methods were special. CONCLUSION The method is convenient,accurate and sensitive.and suitable for the quality control of the preparation.

Objective To retrospectively analyze clinical manifestations of autonomic nervous system (ANS) and skin sympathetic response (SSR) in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS).Methods Fifty-three LEMS patients' medical records were reviewed and information regarding clinical symptoms and signs of ANS and SSR testing results were collected.Results ( 1 ) The most common initial symptom of LEMS was weakness of lower extremities ( n =41 ) and the most common symptom of ANS dysfunction was constipation ( n =25 ) and dry-mouth ( n =23),which could be occurred before the onset of the legs (n =7).(2) In symptoms of ANS,cardiovascular system dysfunction was found in 4 patients include one of ingone of bradycardia,one of postural hypotension and 2 of tachycardia- Secretory glands dysfunction was found in 34 patients:23 dry-mouth,6 dry-eyes,and 8 patients sweating dysfunctions.Twenty-eight patients complained of alimentary dysfunction including constipation and diarrhea.Bladder dysfunction was found in 2 patients,who complained of urinary incontinence.Seven male patients complained of sexual dysfunction.Abnormal skin scratch test was found in 17 patients.(3) SSR was performed in 33 patients and 18 found abnormal.Conclusions ANS manifestations are common and prominent in LEMS patients.SSR abnormality is also common in LEMS.More electrophysiology tests are needed in LEMS patients.

Objective To explore the application value of lung volumes from 64 multi-slice CT (MSCT) images in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and study the correlation between lung volumes measured by MSCT and pulmonary function test (PFT) results. Methods 24 patients clinically diagnosed with COPD (COPD group) and 22 healthy people (control group) were selected and underwent both chest MSCT scans and PFT within one week. The total lung was scanned at full inspiration and full expiration with MSCT,respectively. The total lung volumes were measured by CT Pulmo software (Siemens,Forchheim,Germany). The quantitative total lung volumes from MSCT images were compared with PFT and SPSS13.0 was applied to assess the correlation. Results Compared with control group,the full inspiration volume (Vin) (P

Objective To explore the impact of childbirth on women external anal sphincter electromyography by analysis of motor unit potentials parameters of external anal sphincter electromyography of healthy women volunteers with different childbirth experiences.Methods Twenty-eight healthy volunteers with different childbirth experiences were recruited in this study.Among them , 7 had a history of cesarean and 21 had experienced 1-3 uncomplicated vaginal deliveries ( 12 women had experienced 1, 6 had experienced 2, and 3 had experienced 3).Another 9 nulliparous healthy volunteers were recruited as control group.Among all subjects who completed the examination , parameters of motor unit potentials ( duration, amplitude, area, mean number of turns and mean phases ) of bilateral external anal sphincter were obtained for statistical analysis.Results There were no significant differences in any of the parameters of motor unit potentials between the nulliparous group and the cesarean group , while parameters of durations (10.5 ms vs 9.0 ms, t=-2.506, P=0.019) and mean phases (4.0 vs 3.6, t =-2.707, P=0.012) of vaginal delivery group were significantly higher than that of cesarean group and parameter of durations ( 10.5 ms vs 8.9 ms, t =-3.025, P =0.005 ) of vaginal delivery group was significantly higher than that of the nulliparous group;With increasing numbers of vaginal deliveries , only the parameter of mean turns showed statistically significant differences , although there was a slight trend of larger and more complex motor unit potentials.Compared with subjects without vaginal delivery experience ( including nulliparous group and the cesarean group ) , the parameters of durations and mean phases of subjects with vaginal delivery experience were statistically higher; Nevertheless , parameter of bilateral duration of the motor unit potential preferred asymmetric.Conclusions Childbirth experience has an explicit impact on the parameters of the external anal sphincter motor unit potentials , which is considered to be strongly correlated with the vaginal delivery process rather than the pregnancy procession itself.In addition , the impact is mostly from the first vaginal delivery experience.The characters of asymmetry of motor unit potential parameters imply the possibility of mechanical damage and decrease blood perfusion of tissues during delivery procession.

Objective To investigate the effects of monoclonal antibody against stathmin 1 in combination with vinblastine on the proliferation of K562 cells. Methods K562 cells were treated with monoclonal antibody against stathmin 1, vinblastine alone or with their combination, 24, 48, 72, 96 hours later, inhabitation rate was studied by MTT assay;The apoptosis was analyzed by invert microscope and flow cytometry with Annexin V/PI. Results The quantity decreased and shape, size changed after treatment with different concentration of experimental groups. Monoclonal antibodies against stathmin 1 and vinblastine used alone or in combination both inhibited the proliferation of K562 cells,the inhibition ratio of their combination is higher (P <0. 05) ,and a synergistic effect of the two agents was noted in their combined action ( P < 0. 05 ). Combined treatment of the cells resulted in significantly higher apoptsis rate than that in the other groups (P <0. 05). Conclusion Monoclonal antibody against stathmin 1 and vinblastine used alone or in combination both can inhibite proliferation of K562 cells and induce apoptsis. A synergistic effect is observed between the monoclonal antibodies against stathmin 1 and vinblastine in their inhibition of K562 cell proliferation.

Objective To compare the effect and safety of endoscopic duodenal papillal incision combined dilatation(ESBD) and endoscopic sphincterotomy(EST) in the treatment of common bile duct stone.Methods A retrospective analysis of 71 cases of choledocholithiasis,according to surgical methods,were divided into group EST (45 cases) and group ESBD (26 cases).The effect and safety of the above two kinds of treatment was evaluated through observing the rate of one-time stone clearance and postoperative complications.Results The success rate of removing calculous of the two groups was above 95%,and there was no significant difference between the two kinds of treatment(EST and ESBD)(P>0.05).Recent complications:the incidence rate of hemorrhage of the EST group was 0.0%,which of the ESBD group was 3.8%,there was no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).The incidence rate of postoperative pancreatitis of the EST group was 8.8%,which the ESBD group was 3.8%,there was no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).The diameter of the removed stone of the two groups:the EST group was (0.70±0.35)cm,and the ESBD group was (1.41±0.69)cm,there was significant difference between the two groups(P<0.05).Conclusion There are no significant differences in early complications and the success rate of removing stone between the EST group and the ESBD group.However,ESBD preserved teat sphincter's physiological barrier function to the greatest extent and the diameter of the removed stone was obviously larger than the EST group.Therefore,it is much safer for those who have quite large common bile duct stone or people who are with joint periampullary diverticulum to be treated by ESBD.

Objective:To explore the effects of aloe vera extra (AVE) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response of human periodontal ligament cells(hPDLCs).Methods:hPDLCs were induced with LPS at 1 μg/ml for the simulation of periodontitis model(model group) and then treated by AVE at 0.05,0.1,0.2 mg/ml respectively(AVE group).Cell viability was examined by MTT assay.The level of interleukin-6(IL-6) from cell culture medium was measured by ELISA.The expression of Toll like receptor 4(TLR4) protein was detected by immunocytochemistry staining and the transfer of nuclear factor-kappa B p65 (NF-κB-p65) was observed by immunofluorescence staining.Results:There was no significant difference of the cell viabilities among the groups.IL-6 in culture medium,the expression of TLR4 protein and the transfer of NF-κB-p65 into the nucleus were increased in model group.AVE at 0.05-0.2 mg/ml inhibited the secretion of IL-6 in the cell culture supernatant down-regulated the TLR4 expression,attenuated the transfer of NF-κB-p65 into the nucleus in a concentration-dependent manner.Conclusion:Aloe vera extract can inhibit the inflammation response of hPDLCs induced by LPS through TLR4/ NF-κB-p65 signaling pathway.