Objective To investigate the effects of Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang on serum contents of microelements sunch as Zn,Cu,Fe,Se and Mn in spontaneously hypertensive rats-stroke prone(SHR/SP). Methods Twenty male SHR/SP of 8 weeks old were divided into two groups: treatment group(n=10),treatmemt with Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang;control group,taking normal feed.Ten WKY rats were served as blank group. The experiment lasted for three months,and the monitored parameters were serum contents of microelements such as Zn,Cu,Fe,Se and Mn. Results It was revealed that the serum contents of Zn,Mn and Se of the blank group were significantly higher than those of the treatment group(P0.05). Conclusion Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang may have regulatory effects on the serum contents of microelements such as Zn,Cu,Fe,Se and Mn in SHR/SP.

Objective To study the regulation of microRNA 199a (miR-199a) on adhesion,migration and invasion ability of human eutopic endometrial stromal cells (ESC) from patients with endometriosis.Methods ESC were transfected with miR-199a mimics or negative control (NC) RNA by lipofectamine 2000.The adhesion,migration and invasion ability of ESC were detected by cell adhesion assay,scratch assay,cell migration assay and matrigel invasion assay,respectively.Luciferase reporter assay was used to evaluate whether IKKβ was the target gene of miR-199a.The expression of ikappa B kinase beta (IKKβ),inhibitory kappa B alpha (IκB-α),phospho-IκB-α (p-IκB-α) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF κB) protein were measured by western blot.Results ( 1 ) Adhesion potential:the adhesion inhibitory rates were ( 14 ± 4 )％ in miR-199a group and 0 in control group,which showed significant difference (P＜0.01 ).(2) Migration and invasion:in the scratch assay,ESC transfected with miR-199a exhibited a lower scratch closure rate than that of controls.In migration and invasion assays,the migration and invasion ability of miR-199a group were significantly decreased compared with those of NC group [ 130 ± 31 vs.247±36 (P＜0.01); 63 ± 15 vs.133 ± 17 (P＜0.01),respectively].(3) The luciferase activity of miR-199a group was significantly lowered than that of control group [ 0.160 ± 0.006 vs.0.383 ± 0.083 ( P ＜0.01 ) ].The protein levels of IKKβ,p-IκB-α,IκB-α and NF-κB of 0.350 ±0.195,0.443 ±0.076,1.970 ±0.486 and 0.454 ± 0.147 in miR-199a group were significantly different compared with the NC group in which the protein levels were set at 1.000 ( P ＜ 0.01 ).Conclusions miR-199a can inhibit the adhesion,migration and invasion of the ESC.IKKβ is the target gene of miR-199a in ESC.One of the mechanisms of the inhibition effect is probably that miR-199a inhibits the activation of NF-κB signaling pathway by targeting IKKβ gene.

Objective To systematically evaluate the role of laparoscopic living donor hepatectomy in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT).Methods A systematic literature search was conducted on Medline-Pubmed,Embase,Cochrane Library to find studies on laparoscopic living donor hepatectomy for LDLT.All extracted data were analyzed using the RevMan 5 software.Results Ten studies with a total of 1 059 participants were included in this analysis.Laparoscopic donor hepatecomy (LDH) was associated with significantly less intraoperative blood loss [SMD =-0.39,95％ CI (-0.73,-0.05),P ＜ 0.05],lower peak level of postoperative total bilirubin [SMD =-0.24,95％ CI (-0.47,-0.01),P ＜ 0.05]and longer operative time [SMD =0.50,95％ CI (0.04,0.96),P ＜0.05] when compared with those operated with open surgery.On subgroup analyses,hospitalization stay decreased in patients who underwent LDLT with grafts obtained by complete living donor hepatectomy (LDH) and left lateral sectionectomy (both P ＜ 0.05).LDH was comparable to open surgery in donor complication rates and in-hospital cost (P ＞ 0.05).There were no differences on the harvested liver graft size,ischemic time,recipient postoperative liver function and complications between the two groups (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Laparoscopic hepatectomy in living donor is a safe procedure for graft-harvesting,which improved the clinical outcomes of the donor,liver graft and recipient in LDLT.It has also the advantages of reduced blood loss,low peak levels of postoperative total bilirubin and short hospitalization stay.

Objective To investigate the protective effect of basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF) gene modified mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs-bFGF)on cerebral isehemia in rats.Methods MSCs or MSCs-bFGF were transplanted into rat models of focal cerebral ischemia by intravenous injection.The neurological deficits and infarction volumes were evaluated,and the survival rate and differentiation of grafted MSCs were observed by double immunofiuoreseent labeling.Results In the rat cerebral ischemic model, both MSCs and MSCs-bFGF showed protective effect on the rats in comparison with control group.However, the protective effect was more significant in MSCs-bFGF group.Double immunofluorescent staining showed the number of BrdU-labeled and NeuN co-expression cells in MSCs-bFGF treated animals(127.40?7.43 and 11.20?3.09)were much more than in those of MSCs treated animals.While there was no significant difference between MSCs-bFGF and MSCs group in the number of GFAP co-expression cells.Conclusion MSCs transplantation has protective effect on cerebral ischemia in rats.Basic fibroblast growth factor gene modified MSCs is more effective than MSCs in neuroproteetion.

Objective: To study the chemical constituents in the capitulum of Coreopsis tinctoria. Methods: The constituents were separated and purified by AB-8 macroporous resin, silica gel, Sephadex LH-20, ODS column chromatography, and preparative HPLC. The structures were elucidated on the basis of chemical evidences, spectroscopic methods, and optical rotation data. The new compound was evaluated for its inhibitory activity against LPS-activated NO production in BV-2 microglial cells using the Griess assay. Results: Five polyacetylenes were obtained from the fraction of 50% ethanol extract of C. tinctoria identified as (3S)-(6E,12E)-tetradecadiene-8,10-diyne-1-ol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (1),(2S)-(3Z,11E)-decadiene-5,7,9-triyne-1,2-diol (2),(2R)-(3E,5E,11E)-triene-7,9-diyne-1,2-diol (3),(E)-7-phenyl-2-heptene-4,6-diyn-1-ol (4), and (Z)-7-phenyl-2-heptene-4,6-diyn-1-ol (5). Conclusion: Compound 1 is a new polyacetylene glycoside named coreoside E and shows weak anti-inflammatory activity. Compounds 3 and 5 are isolated from the plants of C. tinctoria for the first time.

OBJECTIVETo explore the efficacy differences in early intervention of different acupuncture and moxibustion methods on gastrocnemius fatigue in rats induced by electrical stimulation.

METHODSFifty male SD rats were randomly divided into a control group, a model group, a hand acupuncture group, an electroacupuncture group and a moxibustion group, 10 rats in each group. Electrical stimulation of the sciatic nerve was given in the control group and gastrocnemius fatigue test was induced by electrical stimulation of the sciatic nerve in the model group after anesthesia without other treatment, but just take 6 times interval stimulation in the control group. The hand acupuncture group, the electroacupuncture group and the moxibustion group were treated with the corresponding acupoints stimulation method respectively for 20 min before gastrocnemius fatigue test, and Dazhui (GV 14) and Zusanli (ST 36) were selected. Immediately after gastrocnemius fatigue test, three or four gastrocnemius tissues at the same site on the right side were quickly taken for making specimen for transmission electron microscope (TEM). The changes of skeletal muscle ultrastructure of myofibrils, mitochondria, sarcoplasmic reticulum, glycogen particles were observed under TEM.

RESULTS(1) Muscle fibers disorder, partial mitochondrial vacuolization and glycogen particles smaller were shown in the model group. (2) No abnormalities were shown in the hand acupuncture group and the moxibustion group with mitochondrial morphology and number, which better than that in the model group, and glycogen particles increased. (3) Abnormal changes in morphology were shown in the electroacupuncture group with part of the muscle fibers derangement, Z line malalignment and a few mitochondria vacuolization.

CONCLUSIONHand acupuncture, electroacupuncture and moxibustion have the different effects on ultrastructure of gastrocoemius in rats. Acupuncture and moxibustion have shown good effects on the prevention and treatment of exercise-induced skeletal muscle cell and organelle damage and delaying exercise-induced fatigue.

Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Animals ; Glycogen ; metabolism ; Male ; Mitochondria ; metabolism ; ultrastructure ; Moxibustion ; Muscle, Skeletal ; metabolism ; ultrastructure ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

Objective To compare the ear baric function between 4000m altitude chamber test with inhaling air and 6900m altitude chamber test with inhaling pure oxygen.Methods Eleven healthy male volunteers attended two tests as two groups by self-comparison. As the air group the volunteers inhaled air at 4000m, while as the pure oxygen group they inhaled pure oxygen at 6900m altitude, and the time interval between the two tests was more than two weeks. During the test, the volunteers breathed air or pure oxygen at random for 1h, and then were exposed at a speed of 20m/s to the target altitude for 5min. Hereafter they were sent back to the ground at the same speed. The changes of subjective symptoms, degree of tympanic congestion, acoustic immitance index and pure-tone auditory threshold were recorded before and after the test. The acoustic impedance index and pure-tone threshold were statistically analyzed.ResultsFour volunteers (4 ears) in air group and 7 volunteers (7 ears) in pure oxygen group reported ear pain in altitude chamber exposures, respectively. The pain-triggering altitude was higher in the pure oxygen group. Immediately after tests, there were 3 (3 ears) and 5 volunteers (5 ears) with Ⅲ degree congestion of the tympanic membrane in the two groups respectively. Four volunteers (6 ears) developed gradually aggravated hemorrhages after altitude exposure. And the tympanic membrane congestion difference between groups was statistically significant at 3 and 24h after tests (P<0.01). The type A tympanogram appeared in 11 (15 ears) and 11 (14 ears) volunteers respectively immediately after tests. The increase of static compliance value was significantly greater in pure oxygen group than in air group immediately after tests (P<0.05), the decrease of middle ear pressure was more significant in pure oxygen group than in air group at 3 and 24h after tests (P<0.05). Both the two altitude exposure tests resulted in eustachian tube dysfunction. At 3 and 24h after the tests, the increase of individual frequency pure-tone threshold was significantly higher in pure oxygen group than in air group (P<0.05).Conclusion Breathing pure oxygen and lifting height could increase the screening degree of ear baric function test in hypobaric chamber, and have greater influence on degree of tympanic congestion, acoustic immittance and pure-tone auditory threshold in 24 hours.

ORF3 and partial ORF1 regions were amplified with RT-PCR f rom two patients (T1 and T11)infected with new genotype of hepatitis E Virus. Th e PCR products were cloned and sequenced. The results showed that G-C rich regi on in ORF3 was deleted when amplified with normal PCR reaction. However, PCR rea ction containing G-C melt solution can overcome this problem. The sequence anal ysis showed that T1 and T11 belong to a new genotype of HEV which differs from g enotype I,II and III reported.T1 and T11 have 79%～82%, 80%～81% and 83%～85% id entical to genotype I,II and III respectively.

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of single and local use of a China-made compound betamethasone injection in the treatment of lichen simplex chronicus. Methods A multi-center,randomized, parallel controlled study was conducted. Patients with lichen simplex chronicus were divided into test and control groups to receive a single dose of intralesional compound betamethasone injection made in China or Schering-Plough Labo N.V. Belgium. Patients were visited for the evaluation of efficacy and safety of the China-made injection at the beginning of the treatment (DO), on week 2 (D14) and 4 (D28) after the initiation of treatment. Results A total of 144 patients were enrolled, among which, 68 in the control group and 71 in the test group completed the trial. FAS analysis on week 4 revealed that the response rate and healing rate were 86.11% and 59.72% in the control group, respectively, 86.11% and 54.17% in the test group, respectively (χ2=0.00,0.45,respectively,both P>0.05).There was no severe adverse event in either group after the treatment, and only mild atrophoderma occurred in one patient in the control group, which was improved spontaneously within several weeks of follow-up. There was no statistically significant difference in the occurrence of side reactions between the two groups (P> 0.05). Conclusion The China-made compound betamethasone injection is effective and safe for the treatment of lichen simplex chronicus.

Progesterone, as a female hormone, plays an important role in the physiological function and pregnancy maintenance in women. Recent studies show that progesterone and its receptor are also involved in male reproduction, and its receptor mRNA exists in male sexual glands. It is believed that progesterone, binding to its receptor, can regulate spermatogenesis and improve the fertilization of sperm, while the sperm from those with oligospermia, asthenozoospermia, teratospermia or unexplained infertility exhibit a low fertility due to the deficient expression of the progesterone receptor and insensitive reaction to progesterone. This review focuses on the progress in the studies of progesterone and its receptor in male reproduction.
Fertility ; Humans ; Male ; Progesterone ; physiology ; Receptors, Progesterone ; physiology ; Spermatogenesis ; Spermatozoa ; physiology ; Testis ; metabolism