Aim To explore the modulation of Salvia miltiorrhiza on hyperpolarization-activated current (Ih) channels in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons of rats and identify the mechanism of Salvia miltiorrhiza in alleviating pain and inhibiting calcium overload. Methods The effect of Salvia miltiorrhiza injection on Ih channels in DRG neurons of rats were examined by using whole-cell patch clamp technique. Results The experimental results showed that the amplitude of Ih evoked by -150 mV was (-1.06±0.18) nA. The Ih could be fitted well into the single kinetics and the time constant of activation, τ was clearly voltage-dependent with τ=(322.14±28.81) ms at -100 mV, decreasing to τ=(62.51±9.78) ms at -150 mV. The reversal potential of Ih was (-35.03±1.12) mV measured from tail currents. But no significant differences were found between the DRG neurons in the absence and presence of Salvia miltiorrhiza injection (10%, 25%, 50%) in the current amplitude, the time constant of activation and the reversal potential. The only difference between the DRG neurons in the absence and presence of Salvia miltiorrhiza injection was the half-activation potential of Ih. In control recordings the half-activation potential was (-106.07±3.59) mV. By comparison, the half-activation potentials changed to (-111.59±3.79) mV (n=31 neurons, P＜0.05), (-119.37±4.96) mV (n=31 neurons, P＜0.05) and (-121.23±3.86) mV (n=31 neurons, P＜0.05) in the presence of 10%, 25%, 50% Salvia miltiorrhiza injection, respectively. Conclusion Only the half-activation potential of Ih in the arthritic and neuropathic rat models shifted in the depolarizing direction, which increased the electrophysiological activity of Ih and made it related to peripheral hyperalgesia. The selective inhibition of Salvia miltiorrhiza on the electrophysiological activity of Ih may be one of the mechanisms underlying its analgesic effects.

Zebrafish is widely used as a model organism in the process of drug discovery. It expresses drug metabolizing enzymes like cytochrome P450 (CYP450), uridine 5'-diphospho-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) and nuclear receptors like pregnane X receptor (PXR), aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR), etc. This article summarized the profiles of main drug metabolizing enzymes and nuclear receptors, and reviewed the advances on xenobiotics metabolism in zebrafish.

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Objective To investigate the effect of low-intensity ultrasound on intraocular hypertension and its mechanicsm.Methods The intraocular hypertension rabbits were treated with ultrasound.The intraocular pressure(IOP),trabecular meshwork HE staining,EM microscopy,extracellular matrix through immunohistochemistry were performed.Results After treatment,IOP was descended and trabecula interspace was wider than the control eye.The expression of collagen I,laminin and fibronectin was inhibited.Conclusion Low-intensity ultrasound can decrease IOP.It may be related with the change of histologic structure of trabecular meshwork.

OBJECTIVE:To improve package inserts of chemical drugs so as to promote safe,rational and effective use of chemical drugs.METHODS:A total of 558 package inserts of different chemical drugs commonly used in the clinic were collected from our hospital and other local hospitals and analyzed statistically based on the regulations stipulated by the "Norms of Package inserts of Drugs(trial)".RESULTS:Some important items such as pharmaco-toxicology,usage and dosage,pharmacokinetics etc in the package inserts of chemical drugs failed to meet the state standards,but the package inserts of the imported chemical drugs superior to those of the domestic ones,those of the injections superior to those of oral preparations,and those of oral preparations superior to those of external preparations.CONCLUSION:The package inserts of chemical drugs are far from perfect,which thus remain to be improved further.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the drugs that labeled with the warning remarks for pregnant and lactant women for reference of patients' rational drug use.METHODS:The package inserts of drugs commonly used in our hospital were investigated and the drugs with warming remarks for pregnant and lactant women were collected.RESULTS:A total of 186 package inserts were found to have warning remarks for pregnant and lactant women.CONCLUSION:Pharmacists should attach great importance to the rational use of drugs for pregnant and lactant women in drug dispending and tighten control on the prescriptions with contraindication in prescription check,and they should cooperate with clinicians in the rational use and choice of drugs based on package inserts.

Objective To investigate the clinical significance of the treatment of intrahepatic bile duct stones with fiber choledochoscope combined with intraoperative ultrasound.Methods The clinical data of 185 cases with intrahepatic bile duct stone were analysed retrospectively,included 96 cases with stone removal by fiber choledochoscope intra-and post-operatively(choledochoscope group),and 89 cases with stone removal by fiber choledochoscope combined with intraoperative ultrasound(combined group).Results The rateo of bile duct retained stones in choledochoscope group(9.38%) was higher than that in combined group(2.08%)(P=0.041),and the rate of bile duct recurrent stones in choledochoscope group(12.34%) was higher than that in combined group(3.61%)(P=0.036).There was no significant differences between the two groups in the occarrence of cholangitis(P=0.087),but 3 cases of severe cholangitis required re-operation in choledochoscope group.Conclusions Fiber choledochoscope combined with intraoperative ultrasound can decrease the rate of bile duct retained stones and bile duct recurrent stones,and can improve the therapeutic effect.

Seven hundred and forty-six mice, weighing 30-35 grams, were divided into four groups randomly. The animals of the first three groups were inflicted with radiation injury (12 Gy total body irradiation from a Co60 source) , burn injury (15% of third degree burns), and combined injury of radiation and burns(12 Gy total body irradiation and 15% of third degree burns) respectively. The fourth group worked as normal control.The mortality and the dynamic changes of the intestinal epithelium of the experimental animals were studied. It was found that the clinical course of the combined injury group was quite different from other two. The mortality of the combined injury group was higher and the damage on the intestinal epithelium was more severe than those of the radiation injury group in the first 48 hours after injury. In the second 48 hours, the mortality of the combined injury group became lower and the recovery of the intestinal epithelium faster.The reactions of the experimental animals to the combined injury of radiation and burn were-very complicate. Further investigation is essential to elucidate the mechanism and to formulate appropriate therapeutic measures.

21 albino rats were used. The origin of the noradrenergic (NA) fibers in the septum was studied with a simultaneously combined retrograde fluorescent tracing and histofluorescence method. The results revealed that the NA neurons projecting to the septum were in A_1, A_2 and A_6 groups. The projections of A_1 were bilateral, But A_2 and A_6 projected dominantly to the ipsilateral septum, with a few to the contralateral. Retrograde labeled NA cells were localized in the rostrodorsal part of A_6 group, and scattered over the whole rostrocaudal length of A_(1,2) groups. No labeling was seen in A_4 and A_7 groups. In five of the animals, retrograde labeled NA cells were occasionally observed in A_5 group. In addition, some scattered labeled non-NA neurons were seen in the raphe and the ventrolateral reticular formation of the rostral medulla.

Objective:To study the thickness distribution palatal bone in adolescents and provide a clinical reference for implanting mini-screws.Methods:Cone-beam CT head scan data of palate of 20 adolescent orthodontic patients were measured with NNT Viewer software.60 points of the palate bone on one side were designed as 1 -10 in sagittal direction and as A -F in transvers direction with incisive foramen as the point of A and 0,the distance between each 2 adjacent points was 2 mm.The bone thickness of the 60 points were measured and statistically analyzed.Results:There were no significant differences among B2,B3,C2,C3,D3,E3,E4,F4 and F5(P >0.05).Statistically significant difference was found between F3 and B2 or B3,C2,C3,D3,E3,E4,F4 and F5(P ＜0.05).There was significant difference between D3 and D4(P ＜0.05).Conclusion:The appropriate areas for implanting mini-screws in palate may be about 2 -4 mm near the palatal suture and 4 -6 mm behind incisor canal,and 8 -10 mm near the palatal su-ture,6 -8 mm behind incisor canal.Those regions are safe for implanting mini-screws and can provide about 6 mm bone tissue sup-port.