Long Jing 1 (L01) is the effective component extracted from asiatic todd-alia. In the experiments on rat thoracic aortic rings, L01 45-405 ?mol/L inhibited thecontraction initiated by high K~+ or NE, the IC_(50) value was 206.93 and 94.18 ?mol/Lrespectively. L01 shifted the dose-response curve of KCl or NE to the right, and reducedthe maximal response, also shifted that of CaCl_2 to the right parallelly. The effects ofL01 were similar to that of Ver (verapamil) in the blockage on PDC. Morever L01 80 ?mol/Linhibited the release of intracellular Ca~(2+) and extracellular Ca~(2+) influx initiated by NE,the former effect was more significant than the latter (this was different from Ver). Theseresults suggested that L01 was probably a new calcium antagonist different from Ver.

Mycophenolate acid is a novel immunosuppressive drug. Its target of action is the isomerⅡof inosine 5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase(IMPDH). It inhibits de nove purine synthesis and also decreases expression of adhesive molecule. It inhibits selectively the proliferation of lymphocyte, so that it has strong immunosuppressive effects on various rejections to allograft or xenograft, and on autoimmune diseases, and has the features of higher potency and lower toxicity.

Mycophenolate acid is a novel immunosuppressive drug. Its target of action is the isomerⅡof inosine 5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase(IMPDH). It inhibits de nove purine synthesis and also decreases expression of adhesive molecule. It inhibits selectively the proliferation of lymphocyte, so that it has strong immunosuppressive effects on various rejections to allograft or xenograft, and on autoimmune diseases, and has the features of higher potency and lower toxicity.[

Many snake venoms contain complex mixtures of pharmacologically important molecules, some of which show potential therapeutic value in the treatment of cancer and other human disorders. In this review, we mainly reports the effects of snake venom active components, such as disintegrins and lectins in paralyzing cancer cells, blocking on cell migration, interaction with integrins, inhibition of tumor dissemination and angiogenesis. The advanced researches on the snake venom's apoptosis-inducing components on tumors are also introduced. [

Objective To explore the pharmacological function of immune enhancer of gypenosides and discuss the dose-effect relationship.Methods The gypenosides was used as an immune enhancer to cure the immune deficit mouse and observe non-specific immunological function by carbon clear test.All of the mice were administrated with CTX and then were divided into six groups:control group,high dose group,middle dose group,lower dose group.Respectively,the carbon clear test was performed in each group and the variation of non-specific immune function was observed.Results The carbon clear test showed that the index of carbon clear test in control group was markedly decreased while the index of carbon clear testing high and middle group was increased.The effect of gypenosides was dose-dependent on the non-specific immune.Conclusion Gypenosides can markedly increase the non-specific immune function.

Objective To develop an albumin aptamer that may potentially serve as a selective ligand for albumin removal from experimental samples.Methods A single-stranded 59nt DNA library that contains 21 random oligo nucleotides was synthesized in vitro.An albumin aptamer A6 was developed by SELEX technique using bovine serum albumin (BSA) as target.The enrichment of aptamer and evaluation of its binding properties were monitored by flow cytometry.The secondary structure of A6 was predicted by MFord software.Results The aptamer A6 strongly bound to BSA with a Kd of 77.4 nmol/L,and had minimal cross reactivity with control proteins including ovalbu min,IgG,and trypsin.Conclusions Aptamer A6 may be a potential tool in albumin removal.

AIM To explore the effects and mechanism of cobra venom serum on the proliferation in HL60 cells. METHODS Established the HL60 cells as a target to study the growth feature by the action of cobra venom serum.The agarose gel electrophoresis and flow cytometry analysis were used to demonstrate apoptosis. RESULTS Compared with the control group, the cells were inhibited significantly by the action of cobra venom serum.A characteristic DNA "ladder" was detected by using agarose gel electrophoresis. By flow cytometry analysis,it was proved that most apoptosis of HL60 cells occurred when cultured with cobra venom serum. CONCLUSION Cobra venom serum inhibited the HL60 cells in vitro , which was related to apoptosis. This may introduce a new way to the treatment of leukemia.

AIM: To explore the molecular mechanisms of SC58125 on apoptosis in HepG2 cells. METHODS: Cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, RT-PCR, Western blot and electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) analysis were employed to clarify the effect of SC58125 on apoptosis in HepG2 cells and related molecular mechanisms. RESULTS: SC58125 induced apoptosis in HepG2 cells in a concentration-dependent manner, which was accompanied by inhibition of NF-?B, activation of caspase-3, decrease of bcl-2 mRNA and increase of p53 mRNA. However, no significant changes were found in the DNA binding of AP-1. CONCLUSION: SC58125 induces apoptosis in HepG2 cells, which may be related to the inhibition of NF-?B, activation of caspase-3, decrease of bcl-2 mRNA and increase of p53 mRNA.

AIM: To clarify the effect of SC58125 on cell proliferation and apoptosis in HepG-2 cells and explore the molecular mechanisms. METHODS: Cell culture, MTT, TUNEL, DNA ladder, flow cytometry and Western blot analysis were employed in the present study. RESULTS: SC58125 inhibited the growth of HepG-2 cells and induced the apoptosis. Furthermore, it arrested G_0/G_1 phase and inhibited S phase in HepG-2 cells. Depressed expression of P33 cdk2 ,P34 cdc2 ,cyclin B_1,cyclin E ,Mpm-2,Rb ,PCNA proteins were found in HepG-2 cells treated with SC58125. CONCLUSION: SC58125 inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis, which may be related to the altered low protein levels of P33 cdk2 ,P34 cdc2 ,cyclin B_1,cyclin E ,Mpm-2,Rb,PCNA

Research on inflammatory response,liver injury,and immune regulation has demonstrated that the intricate interactions among immune cells constitute a critical regulatory network.Alcohol consumption alters the liver microenvironment,triggering inflammation and immune responses.Elucidating the inhibitory,cooperative,and synergistic effects among lymphocytes and myeloid cells may reveal the core mechanisms of alcohol-associated liver disease(ALD)pathogenesis and identify promising therapeutic targets.This review seeks to elucidate the intricate and multifaceted interactions among immune cells,encompassing both direct cellular interactions and the secretion of various effector molecules.It is essential to underscore that these interactions have broader and more complex roles in ALD than the activities of individual immune cell types.These interactions play a crucial role in mutually regulating one another,thereby preserving the homeostasis of the inflammatory and immune response in the liver environment.Targeting these immune cell interactions is anticipated to offer a novel approach to the prevention and treatment of ALD.