Objective To observe the effect of grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE) on growth associated protein-43 (GAP-43) through extracellular signal regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) pathway in rats with brain radiation injury. Methods 72 3-month male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into control group (n=18), model group (n=18), high dose GSPE group (n=18) and low dose GSPE group (n=18). The brain radiation injury models were established by linear accelerator irradiation with 22 Gy. The learning ability was assessed with shuttle box. The morphological changes of neurons in hippocampus were observed with HE staining;the expression of GAP-43 was de-tected by RT-PCR; and the expression of phosphorylated ERK1/2 was detected by Western blotting. Results Compared with the model group, the active avoidance reaction rate in the shuttle box test increased and the passive avoidance latency shortened in GSPE groups (P<0.001); the nerve cell morphological injury reduced and the expression of GAP-43 mRNA and phosphorylated ERK1/2 increased in the GSPE groups (P<0.001), especially in the high dose GSPE group (P<0.001). The GAP-43 mRNA level positively correlated with phosphory-lated ERK1/2 level in the model group (r=0.764, P<0.001), the low dose GSPE group (r=0.814, P<0.001) and the high dose GSPE group (r=0.822, P<0.001). Conclusion GSPE could promote the expression of GAP-43 through ERK1/2 pathway in rats, and prevent the brain from radiation injury.

Objective To observe the protective effect of grape seed proanthocyanidin extract ( GSPE) on learning disabilities after radiation injury brain in rats.Methods 120 male Wistar rats were divided into control group,model group,high and low dose GSPE groups.The radiation injury brain models were established using a method of linear accelerator irradiation in 22 Gy.The morphological changes of neu-rons in hippocampus were observed with HE staining; the expression of phosphorylated extracellular signal regulated kinase 1/2 ( ERK1/2) and growth associated protein-43( GAP-43) were detected by immunohisto-chemistry;the contents of malonalde hyde(MDA) and superoxide dismutase(SOD) were measured respec-tively by thiobarbituric acid( TBA) and xanthine oxidation( XTO) methods;the learning ability was assessed with shuttle box.Results Compared with the model group,the GSPE groups showed a decreased degree of nerve cell morphological injury; and increased ERK1/2 activities((13.20±1.45)/view,(27.40±2.52)/view,(19.80±1.30)/view),GAP-43 expression level((52.93±2.07)/view,(66.50±0.77)/view,(73.05± 2.40)/view) and SOD activities((79.82±5.26) U/mg,(76.20±6.86) U/mg,(80.12±5.76) U/mg)(P<0.05);and decreased the contents of MDA((71.62±1.88) μmol/g,(76.41±1.94) μmol/g,(72.32±1.98)μmol/g)(P<0.05).Shuttle box testing showed that the active avoidance reaction rate was increased(7 d:(56.23±2.56)%;14 d:(44.66±2.79)%;28 d:(50.40±2.16)%)(P<0.05)and passive avoidance latency was shorted(7 d:(34.11±1.57)s;14 d:(45.52±1.88)s;28 d:( 39.52±1.79)s)(P<0.05) in GSPE groups. The above mentioned changes were more significant in high dose of GSPE(P<0.05) .Conclusion GSPE has protective effect on learning disabilities of radiation injuries brain,which is related to enhance ERK1/2 activ-ity and the expression of GAP-43.

The middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO) in rats remained a focus cerebral ischemic model that is non-incisioned,reliable,as well as the ischemic and refusion time can be controlled,which is widely used since it was created.However,because it is needed complex operations,associatied with many factors,it is difficult to establish.Many scholars have modified the operation,shape of the occlusion line,as well as the variety,narcotic drugs and so on.

Chinese meteria medica (CMM) chain is a long-span chain covering agriculture which mainly depends on the forces of nature as well as high-tech CMM industry, CMM expertise industry and fast developing CMM circulation industry. Imbalance among the development of these industries produces bottlenecks and hinders the operation of the entire production chain. After analyzing the structure of Chinese meteria medica industrial chain from the perspective of national economy industry, three industry classifications and differentiation of factor intensity, we conclude that the complex structure of CMM industry chain is attributable to these three aspects. And the complexity is mainly shown at complex industry, varied product types, different coordination of various industrial sections and different technical growth speed of varied industry. We propose that structural complexity is the natural property of the chain, which is the main reason of industry sector development imbalance and bottleneck. Results of this research could provide theoretical analysis for future research on the coordination of industrial chain and the efficiency of resource allocation.
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Objective To explore the physical growth in infants with eczema who treated with regular use of glucocorticoid.Methods A total of 115 full-term infants newly diagnosed with eczema were included in this study and treated with topical glucocorticoids regularly.The severity of eczema was assessed and anthropometric indices were measured regularly.Results Both weight for age (WAZ) and length for age (LAZ) at birth and 6-month-old were higher than those of World Health Organization (WHO) child growth standards.However,the LAZ at diagnosis and 3 months after treatment were lower than that of WHO child growth standards.The weight,length,and the growth rate from birth to the time of diagnosis were all lower than those of WHO child growth standards.While the growth rate after treatment for 3 to 6 months was higher than that of WHO child growth standards.The increases of WAZ and LAZ were significantly different among three periods:at birth to diagnose,at diagnosis to 3 months after treatment,and 3 months to 6 months after treatment (P＜0.001).Conclusion In the early stage of eczema,the growth rate was decreased when the symptoms were not controlled.However,after treatment,the growth rate was increased.It is suggested that treatment of regular topical glucocorticoids has no adverse effects on growth of eczema infants,and also is beneficial to the catch-up growth of infants.

Objective To understand the effect of transforming growth factor-?_(2)(TGF-?_(2)) on the expression and activity of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP_(2)) in cultured bovine trabecular cells and to investigate the role of TGF-?_(2) in the pathogenesis of primary open angle glaucoma(POAG). Methods TM cells were incubated in DMEM containing 1.0?g/L TGF-?_(2) or 1.0?g/L TGF-?_(2) with 100mg/L murine monocolonal anti-human PAI-1 IgG or DMEM without any experimental reagent for 24, 36, 48h, respectively. The expression of MMP_(2) or plasminogen activator inhibitor-1(PAI-1) were assayed by Western blot. Results TGF-?_(2 )could enhance the expression of pre-form MMP_(2) and PAI-1. PAI-1 neutralizing antibody could promote transformation of the pre-form MMP_(2) to it's active form. Conclusion TGF-?_(2) can cause the accumulation of ECM in trabecular meshwork by inhibiting the activation process of pre-form MMP_(2), and thus cause the increase of aqueous humor outflow resistance, which contributes to the pathogenesis of POAG.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of the high-flux dialysis on maintaining hemodialysis patients. Methods60 hemodialysis patients were randomly divided into the ordinary PMMA membrane dialyzer group,the ordinary polysulfone membrane dialyzer group and the high-flux dialyzer group with 20 patients in each group.Before and after the single hemodialysis,the removing effect of serum β2- microglobulin (β2-MG)in the 3 kinds of dialyzer,and cholesterol,triglyceride,low density lipoprotein changes after 6 months were compared. ResultsThe ordinary PMMA membrane dialyzer group and high-flux dialyzer group can reduce the concentration of β2-MG,while the high-flux dialyzer group showed more significant effect.On the aspect of lipid metabolism,in the high-flux dialyzer group,serum total cholesterol,triglycerides and LDL levels decreased significantly,while the ordinary dialysis group had no significant change. ConclusionsThe high-flux dialysis can improve the dialysis efficiency,life quality and reduce the complications of patients.

This article elaborated the importance of strengthening the Chinese herbal pieces industry management from aspects such as the strengthening of process management, production and marketing integration of herbal pieces, self-discipline of Chinese herbal pieces industry, high price for high quality, scientific research management and construction of laws and regulations. It explored key issues of Chinese herbal pieces from aspects such as industry management, stabilization of herbal pieces quality and clinical efficacy guarantee. It suggested that the industry management of Chinese herbal pieces should be strengthened with stable quality to ensure the clinical efficacy.