AIM: To prepare flexible nanoliposomes made from active ingredients,phillyrin and volatile oil,from forsythia suspense and study their transdermal delivery system.METHODS: Flexible nanolipsomes of phill-yrin(WN group) and phillyrin in combination with forsythia volatile oil(OWN group) were prepared by the meth-od of membrane-dispersion.Its appearance and particle sizes were measured.Transdermal experiments were carried out on the modified Franz diffusion pool through in vitro mouse skin.HPLC was applied to determining the phillyrin content to compare transdermal rate and cumulative permeation amount of various flexible nanoliposomes.RESULTS: The particle size of the WN group was(180.7 ? 13.69)nm,the Zata potential was-48.8 mV,the average encapsulation percentage was(82.53 ? 2.68)%;the particle size of the OWN group was(212.3 ? 15.31)nm,Zata potential was-51.2 mV,the average encapsulation percentage was(70.49 ? 1.06)%.The accu-mulated permeation amount of the OWN group in 8 hours was(291.92 ? 23.22) ?g/cm2,its transdermal permea-bility in 8 hours was 36.49 ?g/(cm2.h),which was 6.10 folds that of the WS group and 1.92 folds that of the WN group.This difference had statistical significance(P

Objective To investigate effects of complement C5a receptor and P38-MAPK on myocardial injury brought about by septic shock in rats. Method The early septic shock models were established by the method of cecal ligature and incision (CLI). A total of 30 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly( random number) divided into normal control group ( n = 6 ) and model group ( n = 24 ) and the model group was further 12 hours later divided into 12 h subgroup (n = 12) and 24 h subgroup (n = 12). The arterial blood samples were collected 12 hours later for detecting the levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine kinase (CK), and then the rats were sacrificed and the myocardial tissues were taken to assay the expressions of C5a receptor and P38-MAPK by using immunohistochemistry after HE staining. And the above procedure as did in 12 h subgroup was done 24 hours later. Results Compared with the control group, the levels of LDH and CK in rats of Model group were significantly higher (P ＜ 0. 05). There were significant differences in LDH and CK between 24 h subgroup and 12 h subgroup [(2 568.9 ± 280) vs. (2 201.2 ± 149)] and [(5 029.7±458) vs. (2 629.4±140)] ,P＜0. 05, P＜0.05. The analysis of C5aR and P38-MAPK gray values showed that there were significant differences between the model group and normal control group [(702.77 ±122) vs. (388.36±113)], P＜0. 05 and [(646.40±181) vs. (307.32 ±61)] ,P＜0.05,and those differences also found between the 24 h subgroup and 12 h subgroup. There was a significant positive correlation between C5aR and P38-MAPK (P＜0.05 ), and also the P38-MAPK had significant positive relationships with LDH(P＜0.05) and CK (P＜0.05). Conclusions The C5aR strongly potentiates the P38-MAPK to induce myocardial injury by septic shock.

Objective To investigate the appropriate method in diagnosing precursor lesions of pancreatic cancer and its treatment. Methods From Jan. 2006 to Dec. 2007, 92 cases were operated for pancreatic neoplasms. Among them 7 cases had pancreatic precursors. The mucinous cystic neoplasm was found in 1 case, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm(IPMN) in 2 cases, endocrine tumor in 1 case and pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN) in 3 cases. CA19-9 level was tested by immunoflucence assay. All of the 7 patients were examined by CT. Endoscopic ultrasound(EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography examinations were performed on 1 and 2 patients respectively. Results There was neither specific symptom related to these precursors nor any evidence of mass as revealed by CT or ultrasound. But dilatation and stricture of pancreatic duct were found in PanIN patients, and cystic dilatation of pancreatic duct in pancreatic head was present more in IPMN patients. For cystic neoplasms in pancreatic body and tail, they were commonly solid and isolated. CA19-9 level was slightly elevated in some patients but with no diagnostic value. Surgical resection was done with excellent result. Conclusion For the suspected pancreatic precursors, aggressive diagnostic approach and surgical resection will be the best option and can further prevent cancer development.

Objective To investigate risk factors of the prognosis of patients with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS).Methods From May 2012 to July 2014,17 cases of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome in Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University were treated.Clinical data including history of epidemiology,clinical manifestations,complications,physical examination and laboratory test results on admission and the third day after admission were retrospectively analyzed and compared with the death group and recovery group by application of Spearman correlation analysis.Results Elderly male patients with neuropsychiatric symptoms,or abnormal liver function,or abnormal blood clotting function had higher risk of the poor prognosis.In SFTS patients,AST,ALT was significantly increased,AST 539 U/L (229.73,545.4) U/L (r =0.597,P =0.015) was a risk factor affecting prognosis.Elevated blood ammonia indicated serious liver dysfunction and neurological dysfunction which were manifested as irritability,delirium,and trembling limbs.In SFTS patients,platelets were significantly decreased accompanied with mouth ulcers / bleeding gums,gastrointestinal bleeding.PLT 24.88 × 10 9/L-1 (12.75,35.00) ×10 9/L-1 (r=0.557,P=0.005) or APTT 86.06 s (66.88,114.18) (r=0.798,P=0.001) or D-dimmer 9.79 mg / L (4.09,16.51) mg/L (r =0.597,P =0.015) are risk factors affecting poor prognosis.Conclusions On the third days after admission,AST,WBC,PLT,APTT,Ddimmer are risk factors for prognosis of patients with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome infected by a novel bunyavirus.

Objective To explore the value of modified early warning score (MEWS) in clinical status assessment and outcome prediction of heat stroke patients.Methods The clinical data of 46 heat stroke patients were collected.According to the severity,the subjects were divided into mild group and severe group;and alternatively,according to the treatment outcomes,the subjects were also divided into survival group and death group.The MEWS at admission was employed for comparison of the differences in severity and outcome of heat stroke between groups.Receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC curve) was used to evaluate the accuracy of MEWS used at admission in assessing severity and predicting outcome of heat stroke patients.Results The results of MEWS calculated at admission in mild and severe heat stroke patients showed significant difference between them (3.00 ± 1.70 vs.6.85 ± 3.03,P =0.004).The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of MEWS got at admission for the diagnosis of severe heat stroke was 0.864 ± 0.056.The results of MEWS obtained at admission in survived and died heat stroke patients were 5.13 ± 2.96 and 9.25 ± 2.05,respectively (P =0.037).The AUC of MEWS used at admission for predicting the death of heat stroke patients was 0.867 ± 0.061.Conclusions The initial MEWS is useful to accurately assess and predict the outcome of heat stroke patients.Heat stroke patients with higher level of MEWS used at admission than 4.5 could be diagnosed as severe heat stroke,and whereas the value of MEWS got at admission higher than 7.5 could be the indicator of the poor prognosis.

Objective: To investigate the causes and management of enteral feeding intolerance in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Methods: The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed of 128 SAP patients who underwent enteral feeding treatment during the period from January 2006 to January 2008. Results: The rate of enteral feeding intolerance was significantly higher in the group of patients who didn' t use Flocare 800 pump, single-use enteral feeding tube and heater (10/50 or 20.0%) than that in the group of patients who used Flocare 800 pump, single-use enteral feeding tube and heater (5/78 or 6.4%). Conclusion: The possible risk factors of enteral feeding intolerance may be transfusional speed, temperature and concentration of nutritional fluid. Severity of acute pancreatitis is another important factor. Intestinal dysfunction should be noticed during the enteral nutritional support.

Ferulic acid (FA), a natural product of phenylpropanoids containing phenolic hydroxyl groups, has a wide range of pharmacological activities and some therapeutic effect on Alzheimer's disease (AD).Using FA as the raw material, the ferulic acid carbamate aniline derivatives were first synthesized by 4-step esterification reaction, splicing carbamate active functional groups, hydrolysis reaction and amide condensation.These FA derivatives were evaluated for in vitro cholinesterase inhibition activity by the Ellman method.A total of 15 novel FA derivatives were designed and synthesized, and their structures were confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and ESI-MS.Cholinesterase activity tests showed that compounds 5c, 5f, 5j, 5g, 5m possessed good acetylcholinesterase inhibition activity.Except for 5l, 5m, almost all compounds have inhibition activity on butyrylcholinesterase, which is much higher than that on acetylcholinesterase.In conclusion, compounds 5c, 5f, 5j and 5g can be used as potential anti-AD inhibitors targeting cholinesterase..

OBJECTIVEThe interrelation of yield and agronomic traits of Gentiana rigescens was studied for the germplasm and breeding variety of this species.

METHODTwelve agronomic traits, root diameter, root length, root number, root biomass, stem diameter, plant height, the first branch number, leaf length, leaf width, leaf length/leaf width ratio, calyx length, and calyx number of G. rigescens from 26 wild populations in Yunnan were determined for correlation analysis, multiple stepwise regression analysis and path analysis.

RESULTCorrelation analysis showed that there were significantly positive correlation between the traits of aboveground part and the length, diameter, number, and biomass of the root. Multiple stepwise regression analysis showed that length, width, and number of root, plant height, the first branch number, and the calyx number were the main factors that affected the root biomass. Path analysis showed that the diameter, length, and number of the root, the stem height, and the first branch number had a direct positive effect on the root biomass.

CONCLUSIONThe traits, such as high and strong stem, high number of first branch number and shrubby shape could be selected for the breeding and high yielding of G. rigescens.

Gentiana ; growth & development ; metabolism ; Plant Leaves ; growth & development ; metabolism ; Plant Roots ; growth & development ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo investigate the influences of temperature, lightness, storage method, storage time, and gibberellin on seed germination of Gentiana rigescens.

METHODThe germination rates of G. rigescens in different treatments were observed.

RESULT AND CONCLUSIONThe most suitable temperature for the seed germination was 25 degrees C, at which the germination rate was 76.33%. The effect of lightness on the seeds was significantly; the germination rate of the seed was very low. Under the natural condition, the best storage method was dry storage (within 6 months), which could promote the after-ripening of the seed. 100-1 000 mg x L(-1) gibberellic acid could significantly reduce the seed germination time, and 500 mg x L(-1) gibberellic acid increased the germination rate of the seed to 95.00%.

Gentiana ; drug effects ; growth & development ; Germination ; drug effects ; Gibberellins ; pharmacology ; Plant Growth Regulators ; pharmacology ; Seeds ; drug effects ; growth & development ; Sunlight ; Temperature

OBJECTIVETo comparatively determine the genetic variation and differentiation of different breeding strains of Panax notoginseng for providing the basic information for genetic breeding.

METHODThe genetic diversity and genetic structure of the 17 breeding strains of P. notoginseng were assayed by using EST-SSR molecular marker.

RESULTA total of 136 polymorphic loci of EST-SSR were detected in the 17 breeding strains of P. notoginseng, with the PIC (polymorphism information content) being 0.78, H (the gene diversity within population) being 0.139, the I (the Shannon's information index) being 0.208. Gst (coefficient of gene differentiation) was 0.382 among the 17 strains. The cluster analysis of genetic similarity showed that the 17 strains of P. notoginseng and P. stipuleanatus were classified into 4 groups, while the 17 strains of P. notoginseng were classified into three subgroups.

CONCLUSIONThe genetic differentiation was detected among the 17 strains of P. notoginseng from the same cultivation population by bulk selecting. And it was feasible to detect the effect of bulk selection by EST-SSR markers.

Breeding ; Expressed Sequence Tags ; Genetic Variation ; Microsatellite Repeats ; Panax notoginseng ; classification ; genetics ; physiology