Objective: To study the preparation of sinomenine hydrochloride (SH) loaded nano flexible liposomes and investigate the mechanism of the flexible liposomes for enhanced in vitro transdermal drug delivery. Methods: The SH loaded nano flexible liposomes were prepared by film dispersion method, and the effects of concentration of phosphatidylcholine (PSC), cholesterol (CH), and propyleneglycol (PG) on the entrapment efficiency of SH were also investigated. The SH content was determined by HPLC. The physical property was evaluated by the atomic force microscope (AFM), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and photon correlation spectrometer (PCS). The side-by-side diffusion cells were used to evaluate transdermal delivery of SH by nano flexible liposomes. At the end of the transdermal experiment, the treated skin was carefully observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results: The SH loaded nano flexible liposomes were prepared by film dispersion method with the PSC (3%), CH (0.02%), and PG (25%); The SH entrapment efficiency was (66±2.3)%. The prepared nano flexible liposomes had a closed spherical or elliptical shape showed by AFM images, the TEM images appeared as multi-lamellar vesicles. The calculated mean size was (170±26) nm, the zeta potential values of -(43±3.4) mV. The SH loaded nano flexible liposomes caused the structure of stratum corneum (SC) layer disturbed and disordered the intercorneocyte domain wider, this increased the skin permeability of drug. Conclusion: The SH loaded nano flexible liposomes are obviously resulted in a remarkable enhancement of the SH transdermal drug delivery, which could act as a new nanodimensional vehicle for transdermal delivery of SH.

Objective To screen endophytic fungal strains isolated from wild Huperzia serrata which can highly produce huperzine A. Methods The strain producing huperzine A was identified through thin layer chromatography (TLC) and high- performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) with authentic huperzine A. The fungus was identified according to its morphological characteristics and nuclear ribosomal DNA ITS sequence. Results The strain was identified as Fusarium oxysporum NSG-1 according to its morphological characteristics and nuclear ribosomal DNA ITS sequence. The amount of huperzine A produced by the fermentation liquor of this endophytic fungus was quantified to be 1.11 mg/100 ml by HPLC, which was higher than that of previously reported endophytic fungi. Conclusion Endophytic fungus producing high huperzine A can be obtained from H. serrata. The production of huperzine A based on mutagenesis and transformation of the obtained strain may adapt to the industry production.

RNF180 is a novel membrane-bound E3 ubiquitin ligase that participates in cell development,proliferation and apoptosis.It is a tumor suppressor gene that inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis and may inhibit gastric cancer cell lymph node metastasis.The study found that RNF180 gene methylation and gastric cancer is closely related to the occurrence and development.Therefore,RNF180 gene methylation is expected as a tumor marker of gastric cancer for early diagnosis and prognosis of gastric cancer.In this paper,RNF180 on the diagnosis of gastric cancer research progress made a review.

Objective To screen endophytic fungal strains isolated from wild Huperzia serrata which can produce alkaloids and huperzine A (HupA). Methods Thirty-three endophytic fungal strains were obtained from H.serrata.Alkaloid production was assayed with alkaloid precipitation and acid dye colorimetry. Then, the crude extracts of alkaloids produced from fungal strains were analyzed by modulation of acetylcholinesterase(AChE) activity, TLC and HPLC. Identification of endophytic fungi producing HupA was based on morphology analysis. Results Seven alkaloids produced by endophytic fungal strains were determined based on alkaloid precipitation and acid dye colorimetry, among which strain V generated HupA in vitro. Morphology analysis showed that strain V belonged to Penicillium. Conclusion A high percentage of fungal strains isolated from H.serrata leaves has alkaloid producing potentials. It is the first report that Penicillium species produced HupA. The screening of endophytic fungi producing HupA based on alkaloid precipitation and acid dye colorimetry, AChE activity and structure identification are more efficient and directive.

Based on the results of the morphologic studies on genus Dioscorea, the paper summarized the entire chemical constituent that isolated from this genus and analyzed it with the methods of chemotaxonomy. The rules of the chemical constituent and pharmacodynamic effects were analyzed. Seventeen species which belong to Sect. Stenophora Uline of Dioscorea contain steroidal sapogenin. Other species with different main components such as polysaccharide and tannin have have different effects. This chemotaxonomic view point will conduce to establish a phylogeny of the genus Dioscorea.
Animals ; China ; Dioscorea ; chemistry ; classification ; genetics ; growth & development ; Humans ; Phylogeny ; Plant Extracts ; chemistry ; pharmacology

Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Marfan Syndrome ; complications ; Urinary Tract ; abnormalities

Objective To analyze the diagnosis and prognosis value of abdominal CT scans in patients with acute pancreatitis complications.Methods 151 cases with acute pancreatitis were selected.The relationship between abdominal CT performances and the common complications and death in patients was analyzed.The prognosis of patients with different Balthazar CT severity index (CTSI) grade was compared.Results The complication rate of patients with CT signs of fatty liver, pleural effusion, liver gap effusion, adrenal gland involvement (AGI), penirenal space involvement (PSI) and gastric bare area involvement (GBAI) was significantly higher than that of patients with negative CT findings above (P<0.05).With CTSI grading increasing, the patient''s fasting time, heating time, hospital stay, recovery time of blood amylase were extended, and the incidence of pseudo cyst, transit surgery, organ failure and death was gradually increasing (P<0.05).Conclusion Severe fatty liver, AGI, GBAI, PSI and liver gap effusion are risk factors for acute complications and death in patients with pancreatitis.

Objective To prepare a glycerol reference material.Methods The material was prepared and characterized according to the primary standard substance technological specification(JJG 1006- 1994).Glycerol was dissolved in water containing 0.5% sodium azide and dispersed to glass ampules.The homogeneity and stability of this material were tested with an HPLC method.Glycerol concentration was determined by a titration method as specified in the Pharmacopoeia of China.Results The three time measuring result of glycerol reference material was 1.297 5?0.014 3,1.302 0?0.008 9,1.313 7? 0.007 8,respectively.Statistical analysis showed that this material was homogeneous (F=1.462,P=0.166) .It was stable for at least 4 years at 4℃.The assigned reference value was 0.103 6 g/g and the expanded uncertainty was 0.000 4 g/g.Conclusions This material meet the technical requirements of national primary standard reference material.It is approved as the Certified Reference Material (GBW 09149) by General Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspection,Quarantine of the People's Republic of China in May,2006.

Social network analysis has been a study hot spot in academic circle in recent years and is applied in several fields.After a brief description of its basic theories and study methods, its application in domestic medical and health field were analyzed with its key study hot spots summarized and its problems pointed out, in order to provide the methods that can learned in domestic medical and health studies.

The functional framework of information management system for regional medical and health institutions was established according to the 5 application systems (public health, medical service, medical support, drug supply support and general management ) and the target to develop 2 databases ( a resident electronic health records data-base and a resident electronic medical records database ) and an operational network put forward in the overall framework of health information construction during The National Twelfth-5 Year Plan Period, based on the functional position of health institutions at different levels.The difficulties to realize the target of the national 3521 project and its prospects were pointed out.