Objective To study the components of Forsythia suspensa in stalks and leaves, and compare the content between the crude-sun-cured and the steam-sun-cured. Methods The components and content in stalks and leaves to fruits of Forsythia suspensa were compared by RP-HPLC. Results There were some same active components in stalks, leaves and fruits, and the steam-sun-cured had higher content. Conclusion The steam-sun-cured stalks and leaves of Forsythia suspensa could be used to extract components and develop the tea.

Objective To approach the medicine-Schisandraceae-protective actions to the mice of experimental Kidney Yin deficiency from different angles. Method To observe the level of SOD and OFR in the female rats ovary tissue in order to prove the medicine’s curative effect. Result Schisandraceae can obviously increase the SOD and decrease the OFR to experimental Kidney Yin deficiency mice. Conclusion Schisandraceae has very obviously protective action to experimental Kidney Yin deficiency by influencing content of SOD and OFR of female mice ovary tissue.

Objective To compare the incidences of biliary complication after adult living donor liver transplantation (ALDLT) using Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy (R-Y HJ) with duct-to-duct hepaticocholedochostomy (D-D HC).Methods A meta-analysis was conducted by searching the Medline-PubMed,EMBASE,Scielo-LILACS,and Cochrane Databases.A comparison using 95％ confidence intervals was performed on different biliary reconstruction techniques in liver transplantation with regard to occurrence of biliary complications.Results According to our predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria,seven clinical studies were selected to compare D-D HC with R-Y HJ.The overall biliary comphcation rates,biliary stricture rates and biliary leakage rates were compared.The overall biliary complication rate and the biliary stricture rate of R-Y HJ were significantly less than D-D HC,but the biliary leakage rate of R-Y HJ was similar with the D-D HC (overall biliary complication rate P ＜ 0.05,OR =0.35,95％ CI:0.15 ～ 0.81,I2 =28％ ; biliary stricture rate P ＜ 0.05,OR =0.43,95％ CI:0.29 ～ 0.65,I2 =49％ ; biliary leakage rate P=0.05,OR=1.62,95％ CI:1.01 ～2.60,I2 =19％).Conclusions The meta-analysis showed that biliary reconstruction in ALDLT should be performed using R-Y HJ.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of Sirolimus (SRL) in immunosuppression following liver transplantation. Methods SRL was applied in 21 patients totally.Indication for adoption was Tac-related nephrotoxicity (4/21), suspiciously Tac-related hepatoxicity (8/21), Tac overdose (3/21), renal insufficiency pre-operation (2/21), or cancer (4/21). Median follow-up was 25. 4 months. Results SRL provided an adequate prophylaxis against rejection in all study patients, with one case of acute rejection. Sirolimus was Withdrawn in 2 cases due to its sideeffect. Tat-induced hepatoxicity in 6 cases and nephrotoxicity in 3 cases were relieved significantly.Conclusions SRL given alone appears to be an effective primary immunosuppressant regimen fororthotopic liver transplantation patients. Early conversion contributes to significant improvement of Tac-related hepatoxicity and nephrotoxicity.

Objective To explore the effect of Eight-Section Brocadeon improving extrapulmonary performance and lung function in elderly stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Methods A total of 120 elderly stable COPD patients were divided into experimental group and control group by random digits table method with 60 cases each. The experimental group received Eight-Section Brocade and the control group took a walk both based on the routine health education. The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF, 6 min walking test and lung function were conducted before and after intervention 12, 24 and 36 weeks. Results After intervention, the score of each field of WHOQOL-BREF were higher than those before intervention, comparison of two groups of physiological fields Ftime=57.112, Fgroup=10.510, Finteractive=13.653, all P<0.01; psychological field Ftime=240.209, Fgroup=6.201, Finteractive=6.902, all P<0.05;field of social relations Ftime=34.957, Fgroup=7.265, Finteractive=11.554, all P<0.01; environmentfield Ftime=66.431, Fgroup=8.197, Finteractive=18.413, all P<0.01, and there were significant differences in time, groups and interactive. Comparison of two groups of the result of 6 min walking test after intervention, Ftime=327.697, Fgroup=37.181, Finteractive=61.420, all P<0.01. Comparison of two groups of the result of lung function indexforced expiratory volume in one second, Fgroup=5.083, P<0.05, there was significant difference;after intervention the index of Forced expiratory volume in 1 second take up of the expected value, Fgroup=4.141, P<0.05, there was significant difference. Conclusions Eight-Section Brocade can effectively improve the elderly stable COPD patients with exercise endurance and quality of life, improve the extrapulmonary performance, delay the progressive decline of lung function.

BACKGROUND:Previous in vitro studies mainly focused on morphological and nerve marker aspects in the study of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs)-derived neuron-like cells,but less focused on the olectrophysiological properties of neuron-like cells following differentiation.OBJECTIVE:To study the electrophysiological changes of differentiation from BMSCs into neuron-like cells after induction by brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)/basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF)/alltrans-retinolc acid (AT-RA).DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:The cytological comparative in vitro study was performed at the Department of Neural Cell Laboratory,Tianjin Huanhu Hospital and College of life Science of Nankai University from June 2005 to October 2007.MATERIALS:Totally 3 male Wistar rats (6-week old,weighing about 160 g) were used in this study.METHODS:BMSCs were cultured and purified by their characteristic of plastic adhesion in vitro,and then induced by BDNF,bFGF and AT-RA,and differentiate into neuron-like cells.Whole-cell patch damp technique was used to detect cell membrane current prior to and 3 days following induction.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:MSC phenotype was determined by flow cytometry.Cell morphology was observed under the inverted microscope before and after differentiation.Neuron specific enolase expression was assessed by immunocytochemistry.Whole-cell current results were measured.RESULTS:Flow cytometry results demonstrated that CD90 positive rate (99±3)%,CD31 (3.4±0.8)%,and CD34 (0.3±0.1)%.This indicated that these cells were undifferentiated stem cells,with purity of 95%.Undifferentiated MSCs under the optical microscope were mostly fiat cells with processes,similar to fibroblast-like cells.Neuron-like cells appeared 3 days following induction.Immunocytochemistry results showed that MSCs before induction were weakly positive for neuron specific enolase,but strongly positive for neuron specific enolase.At 72 hours,the differentiated rate was (24.01±3.76)%.The peak currents of outward currents in neuron-like cells were significantly higher in the induction group compared with the control group (P ＜ 0.05),but no inward Na~+ current was detected.CONCLUSION:(bFGF & BDNF)/AT-RA could induce the differentiation of MSCs into neuron-like cells.These cells showed the tendency to differentiate into mature neurons,though having no electrophysiological properties of mature neurons.

Objective To measure serum ghrelin level in elderly Chinese, and investigate the relationship of the serum ghrelin level with age, obesity and other metabolic disorders. Methods A total of 109 men aged over 60 years without history of smoking and alcohol consumption from health examination were enrolled in this study. Subjects were excluded if they had serious diabetic complications, coronary artery disease and hepatic or renal dysfunction. A cross sectional study was made on ghrelin level and the correlated metabolic disorders. Results Compared with ghrelin level in subjects with normal BMI [(823. 57±410.40) ng/L], the ghrelin level was significantly decreased in overweight and obese elderly male, [(442.42 ± 171.10) ng/L and (434.64 ± 177.65) ng/L respectively]. ghrelin was significantly lower in subjects with three or more metabolic disorders (420.84±165.91) ng/L than in those with less disorder. Single factor analysis showed ghrelin was inversely associated with BMI, TG and uric acid (r=-0.359,-0.243,-0.189), but it was not associated with age, blood pressure, fasting glucose and insulin levels. Multivariate analysis revealed only BMI significantly affected the level of ghrelin (β =-0.386). Conclusions BMI is closely associated with ghrelin in elderly male,ghrelin is significantly lower with increased number of metabolic disorders.

Objective To explore clinicopathological features and prognosis of juvenile granulosa cell tumor (JGCT).Methods Patients were divided into JGCT group (n=10) and the adult granulosa cell tumor (AGCT) group (n=10).The tumor samples were examined by HE and immunohistochemical methods.Results Age of JGCT group ranged from 7-31 years (average 20.5 years);90% occurred before 30 years old.Diameter of the tumors ranged from 5.5 cm to 15.0 cm,average 9.8 cm.Characteristic features included nodular arrangement,irregular formation of follicles containing muein and luteinization, atypical hyperplasia of ceils and high mitotic activity.Nuclei grooved and Call-Exner bodies were absent or rare.Survival rate was 90% in 5 years.Age of AGCT group ranged from 14-74 years (average 45.1 years);AGCT occurred mostly in over 40 years old.Atypical hyperplasia of cell,mitotic activity and luteinization were absent or rare.Nuclei grooved and eall-Exner bodies were common.Survival rate was 100% in 5 years.Immunohistochemical staining were positive for p53 at 70%,PCNA at 90% in 10 cases of JGCT and p53 at 10%,PCNA at 20% in 10 cases of AGCT(P

Teaching principles and class content were stated for a experimental course of common pathogenic bacteria detection methods for the undergraduate student in food quality and safety major. They include course material preview, advanced teaching methods, combination of teaching and research, graduate teaching assistant, experimental reports writing and experimental skills evaluation. All these means lead to a good teaching outcome.

Objective To investigate the protective effects of propofol against acute lung injury(ALI) induced by oleic acid.Methods Forty adult male SD rats weighing 250-290 g were anesthetized with intraperitoneal(i.p.)20% urethrane 6 ml?kg~(-1) and tracheostomized.Left common carotid artery and right internal jugular vein were cannulated for BP monitoring and fluid and drug administration.The animals were randomly divided into 5 groups (n=8 each):Ⅰ control group;Ⅱ ALI group in which ALI was induced by oleic acid 250 mg?kg~(-1) i.v.;Ⅲ,Ⅳ and Ⅴ ALI+propofol group in which propofol was continuously infused i.v.at 4, 8 and 16 mg?kg~(-1)?h~(-1) for 4 h immediately after i.v.oleic acid.The animals were killed at 4 h after oleic acid administration.The lungs were immediately removed for(1)examination of ultrastructure of the lung with transmission electron microseope and(2)determination of SOD and MPO activity,content of MDA,level of IL-10 and IL-18 and expression of NF-kB in lung tissue.Results In group Ⅱ intravenous oleic acid produced damage to mitochondria,rough endoplasmic reticulum and osmiophilic multi-lamellar body in type Ⅱ alveolar epithelial cells. Propofol infusion in group Ⅲ,Ⅳ and Ⅴ attenuated the damage to different degrees.In group Ⅱi.v.oleic acid produced significant decrease in MPO and SOD activity and significant increase in MDA content,IL-10,IL-18 and NF-kB expression in lung tissue.Intravenous propofol infusion attenuated the decrease in MPO and SOD activity, increase in IL-18 expression and MDA content and NF-kB expression in lung tissue produced by i.v.oleic acid, but increased IL-10 expression in lung tissue further.The best protective effect was seen in group Ⅳ.Conclusion Propofol i.v.infusion at 4-16 mg?kg~(-1),h~(-1) can inhibit the oxidative response and inflammatory response and down-regulate NF-kB expression in lung tissue.Propofol infusion at 8 mg?kg~(-1)?h~(-1) provides best protective effects.