MDR(multidrug-resistance)is a major obstacle in the chemotherapy of cancer.Numerous mechanisms are known to contribute to MDR,alterations at the level of apoptosis control are one of those mechanisms except overexpression of drug efflux pumps.This review focuses on the research progression of alterations at the level of apoptosis inducing MDR,and some of the strategies that have been used in an attempt to chemosensitize resistant tumors by manipulating dysregulated apoptosis pathways.

Objective To study the effects of traditional Chinese medicine Zuojin Pill on gastrointestinal system.Methods Through ig giving 0.1％ methyl orange solution,the gastric residual rate was calculated,and the effect of Zuojin Pill on gastric emptying in mice was observed.By ig administration of 5％ carbon powder,the advance rate of carbon powder was calculated,and the effect of Zuojin Pill on intestinal motility in normal mice and the antagonistic effect on intestinal motility hyperfunction induced by neostigmine were observed.Effect of Zuojin Pill on contraction of isolated guinea pig ileum induced by histamine was observed.After D-xylose solution was ig given to rats,the serum xylose level was determined 1 h later,and the effect of Zuojin Pill on rat intestinal absorption was observed.The anti-diarrhea effect of Zuojin Pill was observed by giving castor oil to mice.At the same time,we have made a comparison between Zuojin Pill and Wuji Pill-berberine,to evaluate the rationalization of Zuojin Pill.Results It was obvious in experimental results that Zuojin Pill had a regulating effect on gastrointestinal system.Zuojin Pill dose-dependently inhibited the gastric emptying.Zuojin Pill demonstrated more effective suppression on the accelerated movement induced by neostigmine,but did not inhibit normal intestinal transit in mice.Zuojin Pill markedly inhibited sperm motility in mice.Zuojin Pill concentration-dependently inhibited the contraction intensity of isolated ileum muscles in guinea pigs induced by histamine.Zuojin Pill markedly inhibited diarrhea induced by castor oil.Compared with Wuji Pill-berberine,the effect of Zuojin Pill on gastrointestinal system was more visible in the same dose.Conclusion Zuojin Pill has obvious regulation effect on the gastrointestinal tract,there are indications that the application of Zuojin Pill to clinic is scientific and reasonable.

AIM: To study the pharmacological effect of Weichangshu (WCS) (Rhizoma coptidis, Fructus Evodiae., etc.) on rodent gastrointestinal function and gastric mucosa, and to analyze its analgesic and antidiarrheal mechanism. METHOD: Mouse's hypermobility induced by neostigmine and its gastric emptying were treated by WCS in comparison with normal subjects, rat's gastric ulcer induced by absolute ethanol, diarrhea induced by castor oil, pain induced by acetic acid and rat's gastric secretion and absorption were observed. RESULTS: The experimental results showed that WCS did not affect normal mouse's intestinal propulsion but significantly antagonized neostigmine induced intestinal propulsion and inhibited the gastric mucosa injure and decreased the frequency of the writhe and limited diarrhea. CONCLUSION: WCS has power to recover gastrointestinal function and lessen gastric mucosa injury and has analgesic and antidiarrheal effect.

Objective Inquire into the relationship between diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN)pathogenic factor and Antigangliosides antibody(Anti-GS-Ab)in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods It was examined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays(ELISA)to the levels of serum Anti-gangliosides(Anti-GS)in 2 DM and DPN as well as healthy.Results The positive rate of Anti-GS-IgM,IgG in DPN group were 46.7% and 20.0%.repectivily it was obviously higher than normal group and 2 DM group.Conclusion The relationship between the DPN and Anti-GS-Ab is a close.It show that Anti-GS-Ab play an important role in DPN pathological process.

Objective To explore the effect of uremic serum on apoptosis in human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs) and the intervention by recombinant human erythropoietin(rhEPO) in this process.Methods From Dec.2008 to Apr.2009,10 uremic patients and 10 healthy volunteers were enrolled in this study.HUVECs were divided into 3 groups:control group(including 10% healthy serum medium),uremic group(including 10% uremic serum medium) and rhEPO treatment group(rhEPO at 5,10 or 15 U/ml was added to 10% uremic serum medium).After 24 hous's intervention,cell apoptosis was evaluated by TUNEL assay,and reactive oxygen species were detected by colorimetry.Results HUVECs apoptosis index and ROS level were higher in the presence of uremic serum than those of healthy serum(P

Objective To investigate the expression of CD8 and CD28 lymphocytes in peripheral blood of patients with breast cancer before and after operation and explore its clinical significance.Method Flow cytometry was applied to test the expression of CD8,CD8+CD28+and D8+CD28-in the peripheral blood of both 40 patients with breast cancer and 25 healthy controls. Results The expression levels of CD8 in patients with breast cancer were significantly higher than those in healthy controls [(30.4±3.3)%VS. 30.4±3.3)%,P<0.05] . The expression levels of CD8+CD28+in patients with breast cancer were significantly lower than those in healthy controls [(10.4 ± 1.7)%VS. (14.3±2.6)%,P<0.05] . The expression levels of CD8+CD28-in patients with breast cancer were significantly higher than those in healthy controls [(25.1 ±2.8)% VS. (19.6 ±2.3)%, P<0.05] . After operation, the expression levels of CD8, CD8+CD28+and CD8+CD28-[(31.9 ±4.3)%, (15.4 ±2.7)%and (20.4±2.8)%, respectively] in peripheral blood of patients with breast cancer had no significant change compared with the healthy controls. The expression levels of CD8, CD8+CD28+and CD8+CD28-in peripheral blood of patients with breast cancer had significant difference between before and after operation. Conclusions After surgical operation, the immune defence and immune surveillance of cytotoxic T lymphocytes can be enhanced, immune suppression and tumor escape can be reduced. The assays of cell phenotypes CD8 and CD28 might be useful for evaluating the immunal state and prognosis of patient s with breast cancer.

ObjectiveTo compare the content difference of total flavonoid, total polyphenol and scavenging activity to DPPH free radical ofDracocephalum tanguticum Maxim (DtM) before and after roasted;To explore the relationship between the contents of active components and antioxidant activity in the DtM before and after roasted.MethodsThe crude and roasted DtM were extracted with 75% ethanol as the solvent. The contents of total flavonoid and total polyphenol were detected by NaNO2-Al (NO3)3-NaOH and Folin-ciocalteu methods, respectively. The antioxidant abilities were evaluated by 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activity. ResultsThe content of total flavonoids in the crude DtM (6.442%)the roasted DtM (0.628), and free radical scavenging efficiency of the crude DtM (1181.335)

This study was aimed to establish an HPLC method for the determination of chlorogenic acid, rutin and kaempferide in Solidago decurrens Lour. A Diamonsil C18 column (4.6 mm í 200 mm, 5 μm) was adopted with the mobile phase of acetonitrile-0.2% phosphoric acid. The flow rate was 1.0 mL·min-1. The column temperature was at 25℃. The wavelength of detection was set at 282 nm. The results showed that the calibration curve was linear over the range of 63.2~442.4 μg for chlorogenic acid (r = 0.999 3), 8.1~56.8 μg for rutin (r = 0.999 4) and 10.8~75.7μg for kaempferide (r = 0.999 8). The average recovery of chlorogenic acid was 98.6% (RSD = 1.4%), that of rutin was 99.2% (RSD = 0.8%) and that of kaempferide was 100.3% (RSD = 1.0%). It was concluded that the method was simple, economical and accurate with good reproducibility.