The effect of Lycii Cortex on the PCOS rat model and the mechanism of action were investigated in the present study. The PCOS rat model was induced with Poretsky methods. Then the rats were randomly divided into four groups: the model group, melbine group (0.45 g x kg(-1)), low (2.5 g x kg(-1) and high (10 g x kg(-1)) dosage group of Lycii Cortex. The animals were orally administrated with the drugs for 14 days. In addition, another control group was added in this study. The rats were weighted before and after drug treatment. After 14 days treatment, oestrous cycle of rats were detected; blood serum was separated to determine T and FINS and rat's uteri were isolated. The mRNA and protein (total and phosphorylated) expressions of PI3K and PKB in uteri were measured with Real-time RT-PCR and Western blot, respectively. Compared with the control rats, the body weight gain and serum level of T and FINS were significantly increased. While, the mRNA and protein (phosphorylated) levels of PI3K and PKB were markedly decreased in PCOS group. Lycii Cortex treatment significantly decreased the body weight gain and serum level of T and FINS in a dose-dependant manner. It also markedly increased the mRNA and protein (phosphorylated) expressions of PI3K and PKB. Meanwhile, the melbine treatment also showed the curative effect. Lycii Cortex can relieve the symptoms of PCOS and the mechanism might be related to PI3K/PKB pathway.
Animals ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; Female ; Humans ; Lycium ; chemistry ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases ; genetics ; metabolism ; Phosphorylation ; drug effects ; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ; drug therapy ; enzymology ; genetics ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt ; genetics ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Signal Transduction ; drug effects

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) can provoke the apoptosis of retinal cells and downregulate the expression of calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) in the retina.Capsaicin promotes the release of CGRP and elicits protective effects on human organs.However,whether CGRP protects retinal cells in diabetic retinopathy (DR) is still unclear.Objective The study was designed to examine the effect of capsaicin on the apoptosis of retinal cells in diabetic rats and its relationship with CGRP.Methods Forty clean healthy adult male Sprague-Dawey rats were randomly divided into the diabetes group,capsaicin pretreated group,streptozocin (STZ)control group,capsaicin control group and plain control group,with 8 rats per group.The diabetic model was established by the intraperitoneal injection of 60 mg/kg in all rats except those of the plain control group.0.4 mL of a 1％ capsaicin injected at 20 mg/kg was subcutaneously injected for 3 consecutive days prior to model establishment in the capsaicin pretreated group,after which 1.2 mL of STZ was intraperitoneally injected on the fourth day.Rats from the STZ control group were administered intraperitoneally 1.2 mL of 0.1 mol/L,pH 4.5,citrate buffer.The capsaicin control group received subcutaneous injections of 0.4 mL of 1％ capsaicin at 20 mg/kg for 3 consecutive days,after which 1.2 mL of 0.1 mol/L,pH 4.5,citrate buffer was administered intraperitoneally.The rats were sacrificed at the tenth week after model establishment and retinal specimens were prepared for the apoptosis assay by TUNEL staining and the quantitative analysis of caspase-3 activity.Expression of CGRP in the retina and serum was detected using ELISA.The use of experimental animals followed the Regulations for the Administration of Affairs Concerning Experimental Animals by State Science and Technology Commission.Results Retinal cell apoptosis was mainly localized to the retinal ganglion cell (RGC) layer.The apoptosis rate of RGCs was (43.4±5.0)％ in the DR model group and (30.0±5.1)％ in the capsaicin pretreated group,showing a significant difference (t =5.930,P＜0.01).Compared with the DR model group and capsaicin pretreated group,the apoptosis rates of the DR control group (12.4±9.9) ％ and the capsaicin control group (17.6-±6.1) ％ were significantly lower (t =8.800,t =4.925,P＜0.01).The apoptosis rate of the plain control group was (16.2±6.9)％,exhibiting significant differences in comparison with the DR control group and capsaicin control group (t =-0.989,t =0.951,P＞0.05).The specific activity of caspase-3 was (2.19±0.86) in the DR model group and (1.96±0.56) in the capsaicin pretreated group,presenting a significant difference (t =-0.515,P＜0.05).Those of the DR control group and capsaicin control group were (1.47±0.14) and (0.74±0.27),respectively,with considerable decline in comparison with the DR model group and capsaicin pretreated group (t=2.142,t=2.797,P＜0.05).The retinal and serum CGRP levels were (424.4±44.2)and (148.8±39.1) ng/L,respectively,displaying significantly lower levels than (543.2±74.4) and (237.5±78.7) ng/L (t =3.070,2.359,P＜0.05) from the capsaicin pretreated group.Conclusions Apoptosis of retinal ganglion cells occurs in the STZ-induced diabetic rats.Pretreatment of capsaicin reduces retinal cell apoptosis,which may be associated with an increase of CGRP in the retina.

Objective To discuss the value of holmium laser lithotripsy combined with choledochoscopy in the treatment of complicated common bile duct stones.Methods Under choledochoscopy,200 ?m fibre holmium laser lithotripsy of common bile duct stones was performed.The settings on the laser were 1.0 J and 10 Hz.The choledochoscope was used to access the common bile duct stones.The stones were fragmented and then extracted with irrigation or by using a basket. Results The stones were successfully removed in all the 17 cases.The duration of operation was 10~50 min(mean,20 min).Out of the 17 cases,there were 8 cases of primary closure of the common bile duct,6 cases of T-tube drainage, and 3 cases of stone removal via drainage passage.No bile duct bleeding or biliary leakage occurred after operation.Follow-up was conducted in 16 cases for 6~15 months(mean,10 months).B-ultrasonography or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography found no recurrent or residual stones,or bile duct stricture.Conclusions Holmium laser lithotripsy combined with choledochoscopy in the treatment of complicated common bile duct stones has advantages of minimal invasion,rapid recovery,satisfactory lithotripsy effects,simplicity of performance,and high reliability.

[Objective]To observe the effect of Bupiwei Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction in treating the atrophic glossitis ocurrring in intermediate or advanced stage tumor patients.[Methods]We chose 44 malignant tumor patients complicating atrophic glossitis,divided them into the control group,herbal group and western medicine group randomly.Finally it contrasted the effect among three groups.[Result]The healing rate(26.7%),total effective rate(66.7%)and the appetite improvement rate(60%)of the herbal group were better than the other two groups(P

Objective:To explore the histogenesis and differentiation of dermatofibroma (DF) and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). Methods: Clinical information and microscopic characteristics of 26 cases of DF and 26 cases of DFSP were investigated. The immunohistochemical study was performed on microarray sections by a panel of antibodies including FactorⅩⅢa, HLA-DR, CD34, CD14, S-100, MSA, and Ki67. Probe was labeled by in vitro transcription. The mRNA expression levels of TGF-? and bFGF were investigated by in situ hybridization. Results: All cases showed positive for Factor ⅩⅢa,HLA-DR and CD34 to different extent. The medians of positive rates in DF were FactorⅩⅢa 90%, HLA-DR 70%, and CD34 5%, and in DFSP were FactorⅩⅢa 10%, HLA-DR 5%, and CD34 80%. CD14 was positive in 3 cases of DF and 1 case of DFSP. S-100 was positive in 6 cases of DFSP and 2 cases of DF. MSA was positive in 5 cases of DFSP and 3 cases of DF. In all cases, positive rate of Ki67 was less than 5%. The mRNA expression levels of TGF-? was elevated in DF in comparison with DFSP. Conclusion: Both DF and DFSP can differentiate to dendritic cells (DC) in different degree. Considering the character of microscopic features and immunohistochemical phenotype, cells of DF are much similar to mature DC, while those of DFSP much similar to immature dermal reserve cell (DRC). The differences of cell differentiation between DF and DFSP result in different prognosis. DF is a benign tumor, while DFSP a low grade malignant tumor. The different expression of FactorⅩⅢa and CD34 may be helpful to differential diagnosis of DF and DFSP.

OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for the determination of content and content uniformity in Bisacodyl enter-ic-coated tablet. METHODS:HPLC method was performed on the column of Agilent ZORBAX C18 with mobile phase of acetoni-trile-20 mmol/L ammonium acetate(adjusted pH to 5.0 with acetic acid)(55∶45,V/V),the detection wavelength was 265 nm,col-umn temperature was 30℃,flow rate was 1.0 ml/min,and the volume injection was 20 μl. RESULTS:The linear range of bisaco-dyl was 50-1 000 μg/ml(r=0.999 9);RSDs of precision,stability and reproducibility tests were lower than 1%;recovery was 99.50%-101.17%(RSD=0.5%,n=9). CONCLUSIONS:The method is reproducible with high accuracy,and suitable for the quali-ty control of Bisacodyl enteric-coated tablet.

Objective To understand the serotype distribution ,prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella strains isolatd from diarrhea patients in Dongguan ,Guangdong Province .These data may be useful for disease control and prevention and clinical treatment .Methods From April to December in 2013 ,we collected 1 150 stool specimens from diarrhea patients . Salmonella strains were cultured by using Salmonella selenite brilliant green sulfa enrichment broth and selective chromogenic plates .Antimicrobial susceptibility was tested by ATB microbial identification and drug susceptibility system .Results A total of 72 strains of Salmonella were identified including 21 serotypes .The detection rate was 6 .3% (72/1 150) .Most of the strains were Salmonellatyphimurium (22/72 ,30 .5% )and Salmonellaenteritis (16/72 ,22 .2% ).Forty‐two (58 .3% )of the strains were isolated from the patients under one year of age ,12 (16 .7% ) strains from the patients of 3‐10 years of age ,and 18 (25 .0% ) strains from the patients of at least 20 years old .The results of antimicrobial susceptibility testing showed that 50 .0% of the strains were resistant to piperacillin and 48 .6% resistant to ticarcillin .Conclusions The prevalence of Salmonella typhimurium is the highest in local Salmonella‐associated diarrhea patients ,followed by Salmonella enteritis .Most of the Salmonella diarrhea occurred in the patients under one year of age .Clinicians should strengthen the monitoring of Salmonella in patients with diarrhea , especially in infants and young children , for early detection and treatment so as to reduce complications .

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Background:C-MET is expressed in a variety of tumor,and its expression may help to predict the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer. Aims:To explore the association of C-MET protein expression with survival in patients with stage Ⅲ gastric cancer. Methods:A total of 178 consecutive initially treated patients with stage Ⅲ gastric cancer from April 2010 to April 2014 at Beijing Pinggu Hospital were enrolled in this study. The expression of C-MET protein was determined by immunohistochemistry. Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze the survival in patients with high C-MET protein expression and low C-MET protein expression,COX proportional hazards model was used to analyze the influence of various factors on prognosis. Results:C-MET protein was low expressed in 139 patients(78. 1%),and high expressed in 39 patients(21. 9%). Median survival(25. 1 months vs. 45. 0 months),1-year survival rate(69. 2% vs. 91. 4%),2-year survival rate(41. 0% vs. 84. 0%)were significantly decreased in high C-MET protein expression group than in low C-MET protein expression group(P all <0. 05). C-MET protein expression,N staging,and age were the influencing factor for prognosis of gastric cancer(P all <0. 05),however,gender and tumor differentiation were not related with prognosis(P>0. 05). Conclusions:C-MET protein expression rate is 21. 9% in patients with stageⅢgastric cancer,C-MET expression is significantly associated with survival;1-year survival rate is lower in patients with high C-MET protein expression.

Objective:Since malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) may be taken as an undifferentia-ted pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS), this study was conducted to reassess 33 previously diagnosed MFH cases in the past 10 years based on the latest WHO concept. And then to search for the clinicopathological features, probably tumorigenesis, and the line of differentiation of the remaining MFH/UPS cases.Methods: Thirty-three cases in tissue microarray were studied by immunohistochemistry with panels of neurogenic, myogenic, and lipogenic antibodies. Three expertise pathologists reevaluated the slides separately. Results: Among the 33 cases, 17 cases (51.5%) of MFH had their diagnoses changed, including 5 leiomyosarcomas, 3 malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, 1 fibrosarcoma, 1 inflammatory myofibrosarcoma, 1 giant cell tumor and 1 angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma. The remaining 16 cases (48.5%) were finally diagnosed as MFH/UPS, among which patients were mainly old adults (median age: 63 years; range: 38 to 76 years). The median tumor size was 6.0 cm (range: 3.0 to 14.0 cm), 8 cases (50%) located in lower limb and 5 cases (31.3%) located in thigh. These tumors had marked cytological and nuclear pleomorphism. Immunohistochemistry showed that Vimentin was strongly positive in all 16 MFH/UPS (100%), Muscle-specific actin was variously positive in 8 cases (50%) and 1 case focally expressed Desmin. Eleven cases (68.8%) variously expressed CD68 (KP1) and 7 cases (43.8%) expressed CD68 (PG-M1), which were much higher than leiomyosarcoma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor and liposarcoma with significant difference. Moreover, Ki67 expression rates were from 10% to 100%, including 14 cases more than 50% and 11 cases more than 70%. However, only 2 cases (12.5%) showed P53 positive. Conclusion: MFH/UPS often show marked histological pleomorphism, and the diagnosis must be made by exclusion of other definitive sarcomas, especially myogenic and neurogenic sarcoma. Only Vimentin was always expressed in MFH/UPS, while some of the tumors were positive for myogenic antigen and CD68. It was suggested that MFH/UPS might arise from primary mesenchymal cells, and some cases exhibited fibroblastic and/or myofibroblastic features. In addition, histiocytic phenotypic marker did have more expression in MFH/UPS than in other sarcomas. MFH/UPS still had certain clinicopathological characteristics.