BACKGROUND:Acute pancreatitis is a common inflammatory disease mediated by pancreatic acinar cel s injury, and is mainly characterized by leukocyte infiltration. N-acetylcysteine can control leukocyte migration and regulate inflammation in some serious inflammatory diseases. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the protective effects of N-acetylcysteine in rat model of acute pancreatitis caused by sodium taurocholate. METHODS:Ninety Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups:normal control group, acute pancreatitis group and N-acetylcysteine group. Except normal control group, acute pancreatitis model was established in the other two groups by retrograde injection of sodium taurocholate into major duodenal papil a. Rats in the N-acetylcysteine group were treated with N-acetylcysteine intravenously through the tail vein. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After acute pancreatitis model was established, plasma amylase levels in the models were significantly higher than that in the normal control rats (P<0.05). Interleukin-1β,-6,-10, and tumor necrosis factorαexpression levels were also obviously higher than that in the normal control rats (P<0.05). Immunohistochemical staining demonstrated that N-acetylcysteine was mainly expressed in the islet cel s, and the pancreatic expression of N-acetylcysteine was down-regulated at both the mRNA and protein levels during the course of acute pancreatitis. N-acetylcysteine administration significantly reduced plasma amylase levels, myeloperoxidase activity, pro-inflammatory cytokine production, and pancreas and lung tissue damages. Furthermore, N-acetylcysteine administration did not cause significant inhibition of nuclear factor-κB activation in the pancreas. N-acetylcysteine is capable of improving damage of pancreas and lung, and exerting anti-inflammatory effects in rats with severe acute pancreatitis.

Objective To determine the effect of transcription and translation in telomeric related proteins,and synergism of progressive telomere shortening and cell cycle alteration in human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cell line,which is induced by antisense tankyrase oligonucleotide(asTANKS) combinated with antisense human telomerase reverse transcriptase(ashTERT) oligonucleotide.Methods A549 cells were randomly assigned as 3 test groups: ashTERT,ashTERT + asTANKS and asTANKS,three control groups(shTERT,sTANKS and blank).With individual intervention for different hours,the effect of transcription in hTERT mRNA was evaluated by RT-PCR,and telomerase activity was tested by ELISA-PCR,tankyrase activity was tested by Western blot as well.Moreover,telomere average length was analyzed by Q-FISH,and duration of proliferation was observed by population double test.Results Transcription in hTERT mRNA and telomerase activity for 48 hrs was inhibited obviously by ashTERT,but not by asTANKS.Progressive telomere shortening in A549 cells for 48 hrs was induced by either asTANKS or ashTERT(vs control,P

[Objective] To observe the influence of Xiaoyao Powder on the concentration of Ca2+ in hippocampal synaptosome of multi - stress model rats.[Methods] Wistar rats were randomly allocated to five groups: normal control (Group A) , model 1 (Group B), Xiaoyao Powder 1 (Group C), model 2 (Group D), and Xiaoyao Powder 2 (Group E) . All the rats except those of Group A were replicated to chronic multi-stress models. At the meantime, Groups C andE were given the decoction of Xiaoyao Powder, 1.06g each for 21 days and 42 days respectively. Groups A, B and D were administered by gavage the equal amount of normal saline. After the administration, the hippocampal homogenate was taken to detect the concentration of hippocampal synaptic Ca2+ by fluorimetry. [Results] Compared with Group A, the concentration of Ca2+ in hippocampal synaptosome of Groups B and C was increased, having significant difference ( P

【Objective】To investigate the antianxietic action of Xiaoyao San(XS)and Dan Zhi Xiaoyao San(DZXS).【Methods】 Wistar rats were randomized into 5 groups: model control group,high-and low-dose DZXS groups(14.4?g/kg and 7.2?g/kg respectively),and high-and low-dose XS groups(21.06?g/kg and 10.53g/kg respectively).Social interaction test and open-field test were carried out to observe the antianxietic action of XS and DZXS.Except that the model group was given normal saline,the rats in other groups were given the corresponding drugs according to the experimental design for 14 successive days.After treatment,the activities within 5 min were monitored by two observers and then the mean value were calculated.【Results】High-and low-dose DZXS prolonged rats social interaction time and increased the times of body erection and dressing their hair,and low-dose XS also increased the times of body erection and dressing their hair(P

【Objective】To investigate the effects of Dan Zhi Xiaoyao San(DZXS) and its extracts on hypothalamic corticotropin releasing hormone(CRH) and plasma corticosterone(CORT) in rats with chronic psychological stress.【Methods】Wistar rats were randomized into 6 groups: A(normal control),B(model control),C (extract of DZXS extracted by water extraction and alcohol precipitation,3.608?g/kg),D(extract of DZXS extracted by petroleum ether,0.087?g/kg),E(extract of DZXS extracted by polysaccharide,2.20?g/kg) and F(DZXS 14.4?g/kg).Except group A,the rat models of chronic multi-phase psychological stress were established in other groups by improved Cart method.Groups A and B were given normal saline,and groups C,D and E were given the corresponding drugs according to the experimental design.Hypothalamic CRH and plasma CORT contents were examined to explore the therapeutic mechanism.【Results】Compared with group A,hypothalamic CRH and plasma CORT contents were increased in group B;hypothalamic CRH content was decreased in groups C,E and F(P

Objective To observe the content changes of corticosterone and gastrointestinal hormones in serum of chronic multi-stress rats and to investigate the effect of Xiaoyao Powder and Chaihu Shugan Powder.Methods Wistar rats were randomly allocated to four groups:normal group(group A),model group(group B),Xiaoyao Powder group(group C),Chaihu Shugan Powder group(group D)etc.Chronic multi-sress models were established in all the rats except those of normal group.Xiaoyao Powder group and Chaihu Shugan Powder group were respectively given the corresponding drugs for 21 days.Normal group and model group were administered the equal amount of normal saline by gavage.After the administration,the open-field test was used to observe the behavior changes of the rats,and the radioimmunoassay method was adopted to detect the serum corticosterone and gastrin contents and plasma motilin level.Results Compared with the normal group,the body weight of model group was decreased(P

【Objective】To observe the effect of Modified Sini Powder(MSP)on the expression of hippocampal neuronal nitric oxide synthase(nNOS)in rats with chronic psychological stress.【Methods】Twenty-four Wistar rats were randomized into 3 groups: normal group,model group(receiving random stress stimulation for 21 days),and MSP group(receiving gastric infusion of MSP 3.38 g for each rat one hour before stimulation).The normal group and the model group received the same volume of saline.The expression of hippocampal nNOS was detected with immunohistochemical method.【Results】nNOS expression was found in neuronal pyramidal cells of hippocampus CA3 area in the three groups.The expression was obvious,positive cell count and its scoring were increased in the model group as compared with the normal group(P

BACKGROUND:In vitro experiment has shown that the survival time of conventional chemical induction-induced neuron-like cells differentiated from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)was short,which limited its further application.With regard to the possibility of extension of iodine-induced neuron-like cells,the survival time has not yet been professionally reported.OBJECTIVE:To research the effects of the micro-element iodine on the survival time of neuron-like cells differentiated by BMSCs.METHODS:Rat mesenchymal stem cells at passage 3 were obtained under sterile condition,and divided into groups A-F.In group A,iodine ion was not added.In groups B-F,iodine ion at mass concentrations of 2,55,90,125 and 2 500 mg/L was added respectively.An additional blank control group was established,and simultaneously the cells were induced into neuron-like cells with dimethyl sulphoxide(DMSO).Cells following induction were subjected to immunohistochemistry.Survival time of neuron-like cells was observed under different mass concentrations of iodine ion.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:When mass concentrations of iodine ion were between 55-125 mg/L,the survival time of neuron-like cells prolonged to about 5 days and structures of induced cells were intact.From then on,the number of dead cells was gradually increased till approximately one week,all neuron-like cells died.When mass concentrations of iodine ion were 2 mg/L and 2 500 mg/L,cell survival time was from 12-36 hours.No significant difference was determined compared with group A.Till 2 or 3 days,all neuron-like cells died.Above-described results indicated that an appropriated concentration of iodine iron added in the common chemical induction may be benefit for the survival time of the neuron-like cells differentiated by BMSCs,but the effect may be negligible for the survival time of neuron-like cells induced when the added concentration of iodine iron is too low or too high.

BACKGROUND:Wnt signaling pathway is the key to regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation.The evidence suggests that this pathway participates in the neural precursor cell proliferation,differentiation and determination of the regulation of cell fate.At present,the Wnt signaling pathway effects on the mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)differentiated into neuron-like cells have not been reported.OBJECTIVE:To seek Wnt signal molecule that promotes the differentiation of MSCs into neuron-like cells.METHODS:MSCs were isolated from the femur of Sprague Dawley rats in vitro using the density gradient centrifugation,and then cultured.Following passage,cell surface markers CD29,CD44,CD34 and CD45 were measured using morphology and flow cytometry.These cells were selected and evaluated.Using neurotrophic factor and basic fibroblast growth factor combined with Wnt3a and Wnt5a induction scheme,effects of Wnt3a and Wnt5a during the differentiation of MSCs into neuron-like cells were compared utilizing immunohistochemistry and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Simple culture of basic fibroblast growth factor served as controls.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Following culture and passage of MSCs,cells adhered to the wall,showing even spindle shape.Flow cytometry showed great expression of CD29 and CD44 and low expression of CD34 and CD45.Following Wnt3a induction,cells were positive for nestin,neuron specific enolase,but no significantly expressed glial fibrillary acidic protein.Following induction,cell viability was good.In the Wnt5a induction and control groups,weakly positive expression of nestin was found,but neuron specific enolase and glial fibrillary acidic protein were negative.RT-PCR results demonstrated that nestin expression was detected in the Wnt3a induction group before and after induction.Significant amplified bands for neuron specific enolase were detected at day 5 following induction,and became more significant at day 10.Weak bands for glial fibrillary acidic protein were visible at day 10 following induction.These indicated that Wnt3a can promote the differentiation of MSCs into neuron-like cells in vitro.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate clinical efficacy of intravenous drip of alprostadil combined with acupuncture in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer and its effects on inflammatory factors levels and wound microvascular density. METHODS:A total of 72 patients with diabetic foot ulcer in our hospital during May 2014 to Sept. 2015 were divided into observation group and con-trol group according to random number table,with 36 cases in each group. Control group was given Alprostadil injection 10μg add-ed into 250 mL 0.9% Sodium chloride injection intravenously,qd,on the basis of routine treatment as insulin. Observation group was additionally given acupuncture therapy (Sanyinjiao,Zusanli,Fenglong,Yanglingquan,Yinlingquan and other acupuncture points),qd,on the basis of control group. Treatment courses of 2 groups lasted for 3 weeks. Clinical efficacy,wound healing time,fasting blood glucose,urine microalbumin,inflammatory factors,wound microvascular density as well as the occurrence of ADR were compared between 2 groups. RESULTS:The total response rate of observation group(91.67%)was significantly higher than that of control group(72.22%),and wound healing time was significantly shorter than control group,with statistical signifi-cance(P<0.05). Before treatment,there was no statistical significance in fasting blood glucose,urine microalbumin and inflamma-tory factors between 2 groups (P>0.05). After treatment,above indexes of 2 groups were significantly lower than before,and urine microalbumin and inflammatory factors of the observation group was significantly lower than the control group,with statisti-cal significance (P<0.05). 14,21 d after treatment,wound microvessel density of observation group was significantly higher those of control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). No obvious ADR was found in 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS:Intrave-nous drip of Alprostadil combined with acupuncture can boost angiogenesis through mitigating inflammatory reactions,thus shorten the time of wound healing and enhance therapeutic efficacy.