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Object To study the chemical constituents from the roots of Gerbera piloselloides Cass Methods The compounds were isolated using RA polystyrene resin and silica gel column chromatography, and the structures of these compounds were elucidated by means of spectral analysis Results Arbutin, daphnetin 8 O ? D glucopyranoside, 2, 6 dimethoxy 4 hydroxyphenol 1 O ? D glucopyranoside, koaburaside, glucosyringic acid, marmesinin were elucidated Conclusion Compounds Ⅱ Ⅵ were isolated from Gerbera L ex Cass for the first time

Animals ; Aorta ; cytology ; Calcium ; metabolism ; Cells, Cultured ; Intracellular Space ; metabolism ; Male ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases ; metabolism ; Morphinans ; pharmacology ; Myocytes, Smooth Muscle ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Protein Kinase C ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

Objective To investigate the possible effects and underlying mechanisms of desferroxamine (DFO) preconditioning against hypoxia in neurons. Methods Cortical neurons were cultured in DFO under ischemia condition of oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD). Cell viability was determined by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) method; apoptotic cell ratio was examined with Hoechst 33342 staining; the morphological change was observed. Middle cerebral artery was occluded with or without DFO administration to establish the cerebral ischemia rat model. Infarct sizes were examined by TIC staining, and the neurological severity score was evaluated. Meanwhile immunofluorescent staining was employed to detect the protein synthesis of hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) and erythropoietin (EPO), RT-PCR was performed to detect the mRNA expression of HIF-1 and EPO as well Results Neuronal viability kept in 49% (OGD group was 25%, t =8. 544, P<0. 05), the rate of apoptosis was 38% (OGD group was 30%, t = 4. 409, P <0.05 ) after administration of DFO (post-DFO) , the morphology of neurons improved. In the model of focal cerebral ischenfia of 30 mg/kg group, neurological severity score was reduced, the percentage of brain infarct decreased 8.5% (t=4.649, P<0.05) 3 days post-DFO(vs control). In the 100 mg/kg group, neurological severity score was 7.44 ±0.39 (t=2.903, P<0.05 ) ,5.60±0.47 (t=10.143, P < 0.01 ) ,6.97 ±0.73 (t=3.142, P<0.05 ), the percentage of brain infarct decreased 12. 0% (t=5.056, P<0.05), 32.3% (t =10.993, P<0.01), 10.6% (t =4.385, P<0.05)2,3 and7 days post-DFO(vs control), respectively. Immunofluorescent staining found synthesis of HIF-1α and EPO in cultured cortex neurons after DFO pretreated; HIF-1α and EPO were upregulated in the neurons of rat brain after DFO pretreated. The mRNA of HIF-1α and EPO upregulated in vivo and in vitro. Conclusion DFO preconditioning can protect the brain against ischemic damage, which is related to the protective effect on neurons. The mechanism of DFO preconditioning may be involved in the expression of HIF-1α and EPO in vivo and in vitro.

To study the chemical constituents from Zanthoxylum simulans and their anti-inflammatory activity. The constituents of Z. simulans were isolated and purified using various column chromatographies. Their chemical structures were elucidated using extensive spectroscopic methods. The compounds were assayed inhibitory activity against NO production in LPS stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Four compounds were obtained from the ethanol extract of Z. simulans and determined to be isozanthpodocarpin B(1), kobusin (2), (+)-fargesin (3), and epieudesmin (4). Compound 1 exhibited NO production inhibitory effect with IC50 value of 14.49 µmol · L(-1). Compound 1 is a new dimeric lignan and may be serve as potential anti-inflammatory agent in the future.
Animals ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; pharmacology ; Cells, Cultured ; Dimerization ; Lignans ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Mice ; Nitric Oxide ; antagonists & inhibitors ; Zanthoxylum ; chemistry

Objective To detect the expression of Id1 and HBx in HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tissue samples and analyzed the correlation between Id1 expression levels and clinicopathological features of patients.Methods Tumor tissue samples obtained from a total of 113 HCC patients.The expression of Id1 proteins of these samples were detected by immunohistochemical (IHC) staining and evaluated by two independent pathologists.The corrections between the clinical pathological parameters and the IHC scores for Id1and the prognostic significance were statistical analyzed by SPSS 19.0 software.Results Ninty-six of 113 patients is HBV-related HCC.Over-expression of Id1 were found positively correlated with the HBsAg ＞ 200 s/n,histological grade,portal vein invasion.Patients with Id1 overexpression had both shorter disease-free and overall survival times.Conclusions High expression of Id1 was correlated with serum HBsAg,histological grade,portal vein invasion and poor clinical outcomes in HBV-related HCC.

OBJECTIVE:Aspirin sustained release capsules(A-SRC) were prepared The release rate and bioavailability of A-SRC were studies METHODS:To study release mechanism by determining dissolution rate and to study relative bioavailability of A-SRC by determining serum concentrations in rabbits RESULTS:The release profile of A-SRC fitted zero-order kinetics This sustained release preparation had good release stability and high bioavailability in comparison with commonly-used aspirin sustained release capsules CONCLUSION:A-SRC showed obviously sustained release effect The drug concentration in blood kept steady and lasted long after oral administration,therefore the times of administration could be decreased Because the light-excipients were used in A-SRC,which had floating properties and could make drug release slowly A-SRC could decrease the irritations to gastrointestinal tract and other side effects

Background Trans-scleral fixation of intraoculalen(IOL) hamade greaprogress,buthe long-term stability of the implanposition of IOL aftesurgery inoideal.Objective Thistudy wato investigate the relevanfactorof IOL dislocation aftetrans-scleral fixation of IOL.Methodrespective case-observational study wadesigned.The clinical datfrom 321 eyeof 321 patientwho had received trans-scleral fixation of IOL were collected.total of 263 patientcompleted the effeetive follow-up,and 164 patientwith the follow-up fomore than 5 years.No IOL dislocation occurred within 5 yearin all 263 eyes.The relationship between IOL material,IOL implantation location,the time of IOL dislocation and the intraoculapressure with IOL dislocation were analyzed.ResultIOL dislocation appeared 7-10 yearaftesurgery in 9 eyewith an incidence rate of 5.49％.Breakage of IOL suture wafound in all the eyewith IOL dislocation.Dislocation wamore frequently found in IOL performed in the oblique position than thain the horizontal position (10.0％ vs.3.5％).The rate of IOL dislocation wahighesin traumatiretinal detachmeneyes,apercentage of 33.33％.Single piece IOL wamore easily dislocated.ConclusionThe breakage of anchosuturein IOL ileading cause of IOL dislocation aftetrans-scleral fixation of intraoculalens,which may be associated with the weighresulting from the fixation procesin non-level angulaIOL.Iirecommended thaIOL should be fixed in the horizontal position.

Humans ; Infant ; Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins ; genetics ; Membrane Proteins ; genetics ; Mutation ; Nephrotic Syndrome ; etiology ; genetics ; WT1 Proteins ; genetics

OBJECTIVETo compare the difference of Euphorbia Pekinensis Radix before and after being processed with vinegar in the toxicity on rat small intestinal crypt epithelial cells IEC-6, and make a preliminary study on the mechanism of detoxication of Euphorbia Pekinensis Radix processed with vinegar.

METHODWith rat small intestinal crypt epithelial cells IEC-6 as the study object, the MTT method was adopted to detect the effect of Euphorbia Pekinensis Radix before and after being processed with vinegar on IEC-6 cell activity. The morphology of cells were observed by the inverted microscope. The down-regulated mitochondrial apoptosis pathway of enterocytes caused by the vinegar processing was analyzed by using the high content screening.

RESULTCompared with the negative control group, the proliferation inhibition experiment showed that Euphorbia Pekinensis Radix showed a relatively high intestinal cell toxicity (P < 0.01). The results of HCS analysis showed that Euphorbia Pekinensis Radix could significantly reduce the cell nucleus Hoechst fluorescence intensity and mitochondria membrane (P < 0.05, P < 0.01), and increase Annexin V-FITC and PI fluorescence intensity and membrane permeability (P < 0.01, P < 0.01, P < 0.01). After being processed with vinegar, compared with Euphorbia Pekinensis Radix groups with different doses, Euphorbia Pekinensis Radix processed with vinegar could significantly decrease the cell proliferation inhibition effect on enterocytes, increase the cell nuclear Hoechst fluorescence intensity and mitochondria membrane (P < 0.05, P < 0.05), and decrease Annexin V-FITC and PI fluorescence intensity and membrane permeability (P < 0.01, P < 0.01, P < 0.05), and showed a certain dose-effect relationship.

CONCLUSIONThe vinegar processing can further reduce the toxicity of Euphorbia Pekinensis Radix on enterocytes. Its possible mechanism can decrease the effect of Euphorbia Pekinensis Radix on the permeability of IEC-6 cell membrane, so as to provide a basis for further explanation of the detoxication mechanism of Euphorbia Pekinensis Radix processed with vinegar.

Acetic Acid ; chemistry ; Animals ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Cell Line ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Cell Survival ; drug effects ; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical ; methods ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; toxicity ; Epithelial Cells ; cytology ; drug effects ; Euphorbia ; chemistry ; Intestine, Small ; cytology ; Rats