Objective To develop a method for determining verbascoside in Mitonghua Granules by HPLC. Method Verbascoside was determined by HPLC method,Agilent ZORBAX-Extend C18 column (4.6 mm?150 mm,5?m) with Acetonitrile-1 %Acetic acid(13∶87) as the mobile phase was used for elution.The flow rate was at 1.0 mL/min and the detective wavelength was at 334 nm. The column temperature was at 30 ℃. Results There was a good linearity relationship at the range of 0.062 8～1.256 0 ?g for verbascoside (r=0.999 83) .The average recovery was 99.61 %,and RSD was 1.55 %(n=6). Conclusion The method is simple,reproducible and accurate with a good repeatability,and can be used for the quality control of Mitonghua Capsules.

Objective To study the effect of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on the expression of ?-catenin in the cultured colorectal cancer cell lines. Methods HCT116 and W480 cells were treated with CAPE at serial concentrations of 2.5, 5, and 10 mg/L. ?-catenin protein expression was assayed by Western blot analysis. ?-catenin localization was detected by indirect immunofluorescence. Results CAPE treatment was associated with decreased total ?-catenin protein expression. The expression of ?-catenin at the cell nucleus and cytoplasm was downregulated, but at the cell-cell linked site the ?-catenin protein expression was upregulated. Conclusion CAPE can downregulate the expression of ?-catenin and inhibit the translocation of ?-catenin to nucleus, which may play an important role in the anticancer activity of CAPE.

To introduce the application of Stata software to heterogeneity test in meta-analysis.A data set was set up according to the example in the study,and the corresponding commands of the methods in Stata 9 software were applied to test the example.The methods used were Q-test and Ⅰ2statistic attached to the fixed effect model forest plot,H statistic and Galbraith plot.The existence of the heterogeneity among studies could he detected hy Q-test and H statistic and the degree of the heterogeneity could be detected by,Ⅰ2 statistic.The outliers which were the sources of the heterogeneity could be spotted from the Galbraith plot.Heterogeneity test in Meta-analysis can be completed by the four methods in Stata software simply and quickly.H and Ⅰ2 statistics are more robust,and the outliers of the heterogeneity can be clearly seen in the Galbraith plot among the four methods.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether there is association between the-2548G/A functional polymorphism in the promoter region of leptin gene and weight gain following antipsychotic agents (APS) acute treatment in schizophrenic patients. METHODS: Eight-four Chinese Han untreated schizophrenia patients in 70 nuclear families were recruited. The polymorphism of leptin gene was determined with PCR-RFLP technique. Body weight was measured in the patients on admission the and after 10 weeks treatment with risperidone or chlorpromazine. RESULTS: There was an average (8.00+/-6.13)% increases in baseline weight after the 10 week treatment. There were significant differences in the distribution of allele frequencies (chi2=4.031, P=0.045) between the patients with weight changed >or=7% and <7% subgroups. Family-based association analysis further confirmed the above significant finding by transmission disequilibrium test but not by quantitative trait transmission disequilibrium test. CONCLUSION The finding confirms that the-2548G/A polymorphism in promoter region of leptin gene is associated with APS-induced weight gain.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Antipsychotic Agents ; therapeutic use ; Family Health ; Female ; Genotype ; Humans ; Leptin ; genetics ; Male ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length ; Promoter Regions, Genetic ; genetics ; Schizophrenia ; drug therapy ; genetics ; physiopathology ; Weight Gain ; drug effects ; genetics

OBJECTIVETo investigate the distribution patterns and proliferative activity of lymphatic vessels in colorectal carcinomas (CRC) and their relationship with tumor metastasis and disease prognosis.

METHODSThe microlymphatic density (MLD) and microvascular density in tumoral and non-tumoral areas of 96 cases of CRC were evaluated by immunohistochemistry, using monoclonal antibodies for podoplanin and CD34 respectively. The Ki-67 expression of the lymphatic and blood vessels was detected by double-labeling immunohistochemistry. The relationship between MLD and clinicopathologic features and prognosis was analyzed.

RESULTSThe lymph vessels at central and superficia1 portions of CRC often had a reticular architecture with numerous tiny and ill-defined lumina, while those at the tumor borders had large and open lumina. The MLD at tumor borders (51.2 +/- 25.5) was significantly higher than that in normal colorectal mucosa (29.4 +/- 9.0) and other portions of CRC (P < 0.01). The Ki-67 labeling index of the lymphatic lining cells at tumor borders (0.23 +/- 0.17) was significantly higher than that in other portions of CRC (P < 0.05). The MLD significantly correlated with lymphatic involvement by tumor cells, regional lymph node metastasis and distant metastasis (P < 0.01). The 5-year survival rate was also significantly lower in patients with high MLD (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONSNeolymphatic vessels are commonly seen in CRC, especially at tumor borders. High MLD at tumor borders is associated with metastasis. The detection of MLD at tumor borders may thus be useful in predicting lymph node metastasis and prognosis in patients with CPC.

Adenocarcinoma ; immunology ; pathology ; physiopathology ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Colorectal Neoplasms ; immunology ; pathology ; physiopathology ; Endothelium, Vascular ; immunology ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Ki-67 Antigen ; metabolism ; Lymphangiogenesis ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Lymphatic Vessels ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prognosis ; Survival Rate

OBJECTIVETo summarize the experience of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with preservation of the spleen.

METHODSFrom Nov 2003 to Dec 2004, 2 patients with cystic lesions in the body and tail of the pancreas underwent laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with preservation of the spleen.

RESULTSBoth of the operations were successful with the operative time of 220 min and 190 min respectively, and the blood loss were 450 ml and 350 ml. There was no postoperative complication and the pathological diagnosis was pancreatic serous cystadenoma. Both patients' symptom disappeared after operation without recurrence during the follow-up of 18 and 5 months.

CONCLUSIONLaparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with preservation of the spleen is safe and feasible for the management of benign tumor in the body and tail of pancreas with the advantages of reduced injury, earlier recovery and less complication.

Adult ; Cystadenoma, Serous ; surgery ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Laparoscopy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pancreatectomy ; methods ; Pancreatic Neoplasms ; surgery ; Spleen

Objective To investigate the effect of nimesulide (NIM), a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor, on angiopoietins (Ang) gene expression of human glioma xenografts in nude mice and its significance. Methods Human SHG44 glioma cells were inoculated subcutaneously in 16 nude mice to establish xenograft models, and then these mouse models were randomly divided into NIM treatment group and control group. NIM (6 mg/kg) and saline were poured into the stomachs of the mice in each group, respectively, once daily for 35 d. The mRNA expressions of Ang-1 gene and Ang-2 gene in the xenografts were determined by RT-PCR. Microvessel density (MVD) in the xenografts was assessed by immunohistochemical technique. The tumor growth curve was drawn and the inhibition ratio of tumor growth was calculated. Results NIM could significantly inhibit the glioma xenografts growth with its inhibition rate reaching 42.03%. The mRNA expression of Ang-2 gene in NIM treatment group (0.2032±0.0185) was significantly lower than that in control group (0.6024±0.0289, P＜0.05), but that of Ang-1 gene showed no significant changes; therefore, the mRNA ratio of Ang-2/Ang-1 genes was decreased (0.5825±0.0621 vs. 1.5847±0.1948, P＜0.05). MVD in the xenografts of the NIM treatment group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P＜0.05). Conclusion NIM, by down-regulating the mRNA expression ofA ng-2 gene and changing the mRNA ratio of Ang-2/Ang-1 genes, can inhibit the tumor growth

This study was aimed to investigate the regulative effect of ERK and p38 signal transduction pathway on cell cycle of CML. The mRNA and protein expression of ERK, p38, cyclin D(2), cyclin E and p27 (ERK and p38 were Phosph-ERK and Phosph-P38) in CML cells and K562 cell lines were detected by RT-PCR and Western blot, respectively; cell cycle was determined by FCM, and their relationship was analyzed. The results showed that the mRNA and protein expressions of ERK, p38, cyclin D(2) and cyclin E in CML cells and K562 cells increased (P<0.01) and the expression of p27 decreased (P<0.01). There was positive correlation between the protein expressions of cyclin D(2) and the protein expression of ERK, p38 and cyclin E, but there was negative correlation between the protein expressions of cyclin D(2) and the protein expression of p27. The percentage of cells in G(0)/G(1) phase was decreased and the percentage of cells in S phase was increased, there was significant difference as compared with control (P<0.05). It is concluded that increase of the mRNA expression and protein activity of ERK and p38 activate the cell cycle-regulating proteins such as cyclin D(2), cyclin E, p27 which results in shortening of G(0)/G(1) phase, switching cell to S phase through G(1)/S check point quickly and accelerating cell cycle progression and cell proliferation, and eventually leads to occurrence of CML.
Adult ; Cell Cycle ; physiology ; Cells, Cultured ; Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases ; metabolism ; Female ; Humans ; K562 Cells ; Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive ; metabolism ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Signal Transduction ; p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo investigate whether the -1438G/A polymorphism in the promoter region of 5-HTR2A gene associates with the weight gain following antipsychotic agents (APS) acute treatment in schizophrenic patients.

METHODSEighty-four Chinese Han patients with schizophrenia at the first onset were recruited from among 70 nuclear families. The polymorphism of 5-HTR2A gene was determined with PCR-RFLP technique. Body weight was measured in the patients on admission after 10 weeks of treatment with risperidone or chlorpromazine.

RESULTSThere were no statistically significant differences in the distribution frequencies of genotype (chi2: 0.172, v1, P > 0.05) and allele (chi2: 0.121, v1, P > 0.05) of -1438G/A polymorphism of 5-HTR2A gene between subgroups (weight gain >or= 7% or < 7%). Likewise, there was no significant difference in weight gain between genotype groups. By means of transmission disequilibrium test and quantitative transmission disequilibrium test, no significant association between the -1438G/A polymorphism of 5-HTR2A gene and weight gain was observed.

CONCLUSION5-HTR2A gene -1438G/A polymorphism was probably not associated with APS-induced weight gain in Chinese Han patients with schizophrenia in this study.

Adult ; Antipsychotic Agents ; therapeutic use ; Chlorpromazine ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Gene Frequency ; Genotype ; Humans ; Male ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length ; Promoter Regions, Genetic ; genetics ; Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2A ; genetics ; Risperidone ; therapeutic use ; Schizophrenia ; drug therapy ; genetics ; physiopathology ; Weight Gain ; drug effects ; genetics

Objective To analyze the prevalence rate of diabetic nephropathy (DN) and the related factors on DN among type 2 diabetic patients.Methods A total number of 1758 type 2 diabetic patients who were hospitalized in the Beijing Hospital from 2003 to 2010 were analyzed retrospectively.Three groups were divided according to the rate of urinary albumin excretion (UAER).Patients whose UAER＜20 μg/min belonged to normal albuminuria (NA) group.The ones whose UAER from 20 to 200 μ g/min belonged to microalbuminuria (MA) group,and the others whose UAER≥200 μg/min belonged to large albuminuia (LA) group.The clinical characteristics were then compared.The related factors of DN were analyzed.Results (1)There were 1246 patients in NA group,408 patients in MA group,and 104 patients in LA group.The constituent ratio of nephropathy was 29.1％ (2) The ages of NA group,MA group and LA group were (59.87± 12.77,62.52± 12.74,64.44 ± 12.74) years old,respectively,with body mass index ( BMI ) as (24.90 ± 3.42,25.53 ± 4.00,25.53 ± 3.91 )kg/m2 respectively; duration of diabetes as (8.39 ± 7.12,10.77 ± 8.02,12.84 ± 7.97)years; systolic blood pressure (SBP) as (133.42 ± 18.19,142.72 ± 20.21,151.12 ± 21.91 )mm Hg;diastolic blood pressure as (78.75 ± 10.66,80.79 ±12.21,83.33 ±13.61 )mm Hg; fasting blood suger (FBS) as (8.25±3.43,9.02±3.72,9.22±4.62)mmol/L; glycated hemoglobin(HbAlc) as (8.88±2.10,9.34 ± 2.36,9.10 ± 2.36)％ ; uric acid (UA) as (288.04 ± 90.41,307.23 ± 96.96,374.28 ±105.47) mmol/L; triglyceride as (1.72 ± 1.51,2.06 ± 1.88,1.94 ± 1.42) mmol/L,high density lipoprotein cholesterol as ( 1.08 ± 0.30,1.02 ± 0.29,1.07 ± 0.28) mmol/L; fasting insulin as (9.24 ±9.02,11.24 ± 9.74,11.06 ± 9.29) μU/ml; fasting C peptide as (462.31 ± 289.94,510.02 ± 350.08,595.93 ± 445.86) pmol/L.There were significant differences between NA,MA and LA groups in all above items ( P ＜ 0.01 or P＜ 0.05 ).( 3 ) Logistic regression analysis showed that DN were related with duration of diabetes,BMI,SBP,HbAlc,FBS,UA (OR values were 1.041,1.055,1.028,1.116,1.100,1.004 respectively,P＜0.05 or P＜0.01 ).Conclusion It would be helpful to prevent and retard progression of DN that comprehensively controlling high blood glucose,hypertension,hyperuricemia and body weight of type 2 diabetic patients.