AIM: To determine the dissolution of Longdan Xiegan Pills(Radix et Rhizoma Gentianae,Radix Scutellariae,Fructus Gardeniae,etc.) on the basis of markers such as gentiopicroside,baicalin and geniposide. METHODS: According to Appendix ⅩCⅢ of Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2005 edition VolⅡ,dissolution medium was 100 mL 0.5% SDS aqueous solution and rotating speed was 100 r/min.The dissolution solution of pill was taken and analyzed by HPLC method.A column of Kromasil C_(18)(4.6 mm?250 mm,5 ?m) was used.The mobile phase composed of A acetonitrile,B 1% glacial acetic acid aqueous solution,gradient eluation.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min with the detection wavelength at 254 nm. RESULTS: The average dissolution of three batches of gentiopicroside,baicalin and geniposide exceeded the marker amount by factor of 0.75 time in 4 h. CONCLUSION: A reliable and qualitative method is established with good reproducibility for determination of dissolution of Longdan Xiegan Pills.

Objective To investigate the protective effects and mechanism of Pentoxifylline(PTX) on rats with renal interstitial fibrosis following unilateral ureteral obstruction(UUO).Methods The rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: Sham operation group(group A),UUO group(group B),Enalapril group(group C),PTX group(group D) and PTX plus Enalapril group(group E).On the 3th,7th and 14th day after operation,5 rats of each group were sacrificed by exsanguinations,respectively.The concentration of hydroxyproline was measured,and the ratio of collagen and renal weight was tested.The expressions of transforming growth factor-?1(TGF-?1),tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1(TIMP-1),vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),bone morphogenetic protein-7(BMP-7),NF-?B and CD34 were measured by immunohistochemistry.The peritubular capillary index(PCI) was regarded as the expression of CD34.Results The ratio of collagen and renal weight in the rats of group B was higher than that of other 4 groups(P

significantly increased (all P < 0.01). Following SREBP-1 was down-regulated by siRNA, high glucose-stimulated TGF-β1 and FN protein expressions were decreased by 17.9% and 24.6% ,respectively(all P<0.01).

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AIM: To study the effect of high fat diet on the expression of sterol regulatory element biding protein-1 (SREBP-1) and transforming growth factor β_1 (TGF-β_1) in renal tubular cells and rosiglitazone intervention. METHODS: Wistar rats were treated with high fat diet and rosiglitazone for 3 months. The serum glucose, serum insulin and serum triglyceride were detected. Oil Red O staining was used to observe the renal lipid deposit and Masson staining was for the detection of ECM accumulation. SREBP-1, TGF-β_1 and FN protein were determined by the methods of immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. SREBP-1 mRNA was detected by in situ hybridization. RESULTS: Rosiglitazone prevented effectively the increase in serum glucose, serum insulin and serum triglyceride resulted from high fat diet. High fat diet led to lipid droplet formation in renal tubular cells and interstitial ECM accumulation, which was decreased by rosiglitazone treatment. Compared to normal rats, SREBP-1 protein and SREBP-1 mRNA showed high expressions in high fat diet rats that were lowered by rosiglitazone. The precursor segment and mature segment of SREBP-1 protein were decreased by 27.39% and 27.32%. Similarly, the high expressions of TGF-β_1 and FN protein in kidney of high fat diet rats were also prevented by rosiglitazone intervention. Compared to high fat diet rats, the expression of TGF-β_1 in rosiglitazone treatment rats was lowered by 19.14%. CONCLUSION: Rosiglitazone prevents effectively the over-expression of SREBP-1 and TGF-β_1 in renal tubular cells, and decreases lipid accumulation and ECM production in rats fed with high fat diet.

Objective To study the relationship between lung ventilation function of workers exposed to rare earth dust and their IL-2,IL-6 and TNF-α gene polymorphism.Methods TNF-α gene polymorphism were identified by RFLP-PCR,IL-2 and IL-6 gene polymorphisms were identified by PCR-CTPP analysis.Lung ventilation function was deteced by instrument of ventilation function.Results Compared with controls,there was no statistic significance in frequencies distribution of TNF-α gene polymorphism(X2=4.03,P＞0.05),IL-2 gene polymorphism(X2=2.21,P＞0.05)and IL-6 gene polymorphism(X2=1.05,P＞0.05).Compared with IL-2 gene wild type,IL-2 homozygote type increased the risk of lung ventilation dysfunction by 4.29 folds(95% CI 1.09～16.9).Conclusions Compared with controls,incidence of ventilation function of workers exposed to rare earth dust is in ascending trend.IL-2(G/G)gene type induces more serious inflammation reaction than the others.

Objective To study biologic effect of high radon exposure in non-uranium miners by measurements of serum levels of 1L-2, IL-6 and TNF-u and study on their gene polymorphism. Methods Serum levels of IL-2, IL-6 and TNF-αin the miners selected from a Yunnan-based copper mine were measured by ABC-ELISA. TNF-α (-308,G→A) genotypes were identified by RFLP-PCR, IL-2 (-330, T→G) genotypes by sequence analysis. Results Compared the miners with its control group, there were no statistical significance of the concentrations of serum IL-2 (F=0.71, P>0.05), IL-6 (F=1.09, P>0.05) and TNF-α(F=0.95,P>0.05). Frequencies of IL-2 (-330, T→G) genotypes (X2=0.02, P>0.05) and TNF-α(-308, G→A) genotype (x2= 2.21, P>0.05) were shown no statistical significance too. Conclusions Compared with the control group, concentrations of serum IL-2, IL-6 and TNF-n in miners working in the copper mine was lower, frequencies of genotypes of TNF-o (-308,A/A) was higher in the miners. But all the differences were not statistical significant.

Aim To investigate the time-dependent effect of insulin on the expression of SREBP-1(sterol regulatory element binding protein-1),FAS(fat acid synthase)and lipid droplet formation in HKC cells(human renal proximal tubular epithelial cells line).MethodsHKC cells were respectively treated with 100 nmol·L~(-1) insulin for 0,2,4,6,12 h and 24 h.The analysis of SREBP-1 and FAS mRNA was performed by RT-PCR and the expression of SREBP-1 protein was detected by Western blot and immunocytochemistry.Furthermore,Oil Red O staining was used to determine cellular lipid droplet formation.ResultsCompared with HKC cells of 0 h group,there was no difference of SREBP-1 and FAS mRNA in HKC cells of 2 h group.However,the expression of SREBP-1 and FAS mRNA was significantly increased in HKC cells of 4,6 h and 12 h group.Further,the most expression of SREBP-1 and FAS mRNA was at 6 h group and was respectively increased by 3.578 and 4.272 times compared with 0 h group.The results of Western blot showed that the precursor and mature segments of SREBP-1 protein in 4,6 h and 12 h group HKC cells were increased and those of 6 h group HKC cells were the highest and about 4.106 and 5.167 times than those of 0 h group HKC cells.Immunocytochemistry presented the result that SREBP-1 protein was located in the plasma and the expression of 4,6 h and 12 h group HKC cells was significantly higher than that of 0,2 h and 24 h group HKC cells.The result of Oil Red O staining showed that lipid droplet markedly deposited in 6 h group HKC cells,contrarily,no lipid droplet was found in HKC cells of other groups.ConclusionAbove results suggested that insulin up-regulated SREBP-1 and FAS in time-dependent manner that led to cellular lipid droplet deposit,which may play an important role in the pathogenesis of renal lipid accumulation in metabolism syndrome.

Aim To investigate the regulatory effect of p38MAPK signal pathway on the apoptosis of human esophageal cancer cells induced by valdecoxib.Methods The tumor cells were inoculated in the dose of 1?107?L-1.After 6 h,the cells were divided into control group,solution group,400,200,100,50,25 ?mol?L-1 valdecoxib group and various concentration valdecoxib+SB203580 group,cultured for 72 h.FCM and DNA Ladder were used to detect the apoptosis of Eca109 cells.p38 mRNA expression was detected by RT-PCR.The expression of p-p38MAPK protein was detected by immunohistochemical staining and FCM.Results ① Valdecoxib could increased the apoptosis rate of Eca109 cell in concentration-dependent fashion.Apoptosis rate was increased to 48.46% in 400 ?mol?L-1 valdecoxib group at the incubation time of 72 h.DNA ladder was the most recognized marker of apoptosis,and there was obvious DNA ladder in valdecoxib treated group,especially in 400 ?mol?L-1 group.② Valdecoxib could increase the expression of p38MAPK,while SB203580 could inhibit the over-expression induced by valdecoxib,at the same time,the apoptosis rate was been decreased.③ The expression of p38MAPK protein was positively correlated with the apoptotic rate(r=0.822,P=0.000).Conclusions Valdecoxib could activate p38MAPK pathway,thus induce the apoptosis of Eca109 cells,which may be one of the mechanisms for the inhibition of cell growth by valdecoxib.