Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ; complications ; Hemangioma ; complications ; diagnosis ; immunology ; pathology ; Hepatitis B, Chronic ; complications ; Hepatocytes ; cytology ; pathology ; Humans ; Liver Cirrhosis ; complications ; Liver Neoplasms ; complications ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 ; immunology ; Spleen ; immunology ; pathology ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

OBJECTIVETo optimize extraction and purification methods of acidic polysaccharide from Moerella iridescens (MIAP).

METHODSWith alkali extraction process and orthogonal experiment,the time consumption,temperature,pH value of the solution and alcohol concentration during the extraction were optimized. The crude products were deprived of protein,pigment and ion,then were purified with DEAE-cellulose ion-exchange chromatography and verified with Sephadex G-100 and cellulose acetate membrane electrophoresis,and examined with infrared spectrum.

RESULTSThe optimized extraction conditions were as follows: extraction time 6 h,extraction temperature 70 degree,the solution pH 8.0 and the concentration of alcohol precipitation 70%. Intuitive features showed that the MIAP was pure white crystalline granular with slight dark brown color. The purification results demonstrated that the target MIAP was eluted and identified as a homogeneous components by DEAE-cellulose ion exchange column,Sephadex G-100 and cellulose acetate membrane electrophoresis. Infrared spectral scanning suggested that MIAP was α-D-type terminated glucopyranose. Intuitive features showed that MIAP was soft and cottony white.

CONCLUSIONThe extraction process with orthogonal test has been optimized and the acidic polysaccharide from Moerella iridescens is successfully isolated.

Animals ; Bivalvia ; chemistry ; Chromatography, DEAE-Cellulose ; methods ; Polysaccharides ; isolation & purification

Animals ; Aspartame ; pharmacology ; Carbon Tetrachloride ; administration & dosage ; Disease Models, Animal ; Ethanol ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Liver ; pathology ; ultrastructure ; Liver Cirrhosis, Experimental ; chemically induced ; pathology ; Male ; Plant Oils ; administration & dosage ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Sweetening Agents ; pharmacology

The direct acting substances of Cuscuta chinensis in vivo were preliminarily identified through the correlation analysis of "metabolites-effect identification" model. The ovariectomized female rats were i.g administered with 95% ethanol extract part, 40% ethanol elution part and n-butanol extract part of Cuscuta chinensis. The serum fingerprints of different parts and times of administration were established by UPLC/Q-TOF-MS. At the same time, serum estradiol (E₂), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were detected. Bivariate correlation analysis and grey correlation analysis were used to screen estrogenic components. The results showed that nine direct acting substances in vivo highly related to estrogen effect were found in the drug containing serum, which were hyperoside, astragalin, methyl quercetin glucuronide, quercetin-diglucuronide, quercetin, apigenin, isoquercitrin, kaempferol glucuronide and kaempferol. We can preliminarily screen out the direct acting substance of estrogen effect of Cuscuta chinensis in vivo based on the research idea of serum spectrum effect correlation. It provides a reliable basis for revealing the estrogeneffective substances of Cuscuta chinensis and confirming the quality markers. This experiment was approved by Harbin University of Commerce Ethics Committees (Approval No. HSDU2020-065).

Hepatitis B virus infection is a serious threat to human life and health. The approved anti-HBV drugs including interferons and nucleos(t)ide analogues have serious adverse effect, rebound phenomena after drug withdrawal, and drug resistance. And the cccDNA cannot be completely eliminated by both of them, which is the reason why a complete cure for hepatitis B cannot be achieved. Therefore, developing anti-HBV drugs directly targeting protein or nucleic acid of HBV remains a current public health priority. Based on the analysis of representative literature from the last decade, this article reviews recent developments in small molecule inhibitors directly targeting HBV from a medicinal chemistry perspective.

Objective To evaluate the two commercial cytomegalovirus IgG ELISA diagnostic kits.Methods Anti-CMV quality control panel QTC711 and seroconversion Panel PTC901 from BBI,seroconversion panel SCP-CMV-001 (RP-003) and SCP-CMV-002 (RP-019) from BIOMEX,and 2163 samples from three population groups were detect by the two kits.The inconsistent sample were retest by Diasorin CMV-IgG ELISA kit and Mikrogen recomblot CMV-IgG kit.Results Three seroconversion panel result show that the average detected positive time of A kit is 25 days earlier than B kit,the sensitivity of A kit is same as Abbott Imx CMV.The two kits detect 607 pregnant woman samples,8 were inconsistent,the coincidence rate is 98.68％; 512 outpatients samples,7 were inconsistent,the coincidence rate is 98.63％ ; 1044 Pediatric population samples,74 were inconsistent,the coincidence rate is 92.91％ ; the coincidence rate of Pediatric group is lower than other two groups.161 negative samples detect by A and B kits,and 89 samples positive by A kit but negative by B kit,were retest by Diasorin CMV-IgG ELISA kit,the positive coincidence rate of A and Diasorin kit is 100％,negative coincidence rate is 93.64％,total coincidence is 95.62％ ; the negative coincidence rate of B and Diasorin kit is 100％,total coincidence is 68.92％,78 samples were negative by B kit.12 A and Diasorin kit detect inconsistent samples and 6 consistent samples were retest by recomblot CMV-IgG,14 results were positive,4 results were negative.Conclusion The detection window period of A kit is shoter than B kit.The coincidence rate of A and B kit for pregnant women and outpatient population is higher than pediatrie population.The inconsistent samples were retest by imported kits,A kit show high consistent with imported kit than B kit.

Cell Line, Tumor ; Gene Expression ; Genetic Vectors ; Humans ; Lentivirus ; genetics ; Lipase ; genetics ; Membrane Proteins ; genetics

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the operation method and prevention from complications of extracranial carotid stenosis.

METHODSThree cases of carotid angioplasty and stenting for 271 patients with extracranial carotid stenosis were performed from October 2001 to June 2008. Before the operation, take Clopidogrel for 75 mg/d, Aspirin Delayed-Release Capsules for 100 200 mg/d, Simvastatin for 40 mg 1/night, for 5 - 10 d. Then treat continuous vein infusion Heparin 50 mg/d for 2 d. After the operation, continue antiplatelet and reduce blood fat therapy.

RESULTSAll 300 carotid stenting were successfully accomplished. DSA showed that the diameter of stenosed segment of carotid artery was markedly enlarged, and all clinical ischemia signs were improved remarkably. Seven cases suffered from complications in one week after operation and one died. Following up 3 - 24 months in 226 patients, restenosis were found in 5 cases, among which 45 patients were evaluated at follow-up by means of ultrasonic examination for 36 months or so, no restenosis was found. No ischemic attack occurred at follow-up.

CONCLUSIONSThe satisfactory effect and safety are achieved in the therapy of carotid stenosis by carotid angioplasty and stenting. Correct intraoperative treatment and skilled techniques are the key points of success.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Angioplasty, Balloon ; Carotid Stenosis ; surgery ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Stents ; Treatment Outcome

AIMTo develop an HPLC-MS assay for determination of finasteride in human plasma and to investigate the bioequivalence in healthy volunteers.

METHODSAfter alkalization with sodium hydroxide, plasma was extracted with ethyl acetate and separated using a C18 column with a mobile phase of methanol-water (85:15). LC-ESI-MS was performed in the selected ion monitoring (SIM) mode using target ions at m/z 395 for finasteride and m/z 407 for the IS. The fragmentor voltage was 120 V. A randomized crossover design was performed in 20 healthy volunteers. In the two study periods, a single 10 mg dose of each tablet was administered to each volunteer.

RESULTSCalibration curves were linear over the range 1-200 micrograms.L-1 (r = 0.9986). The limit of determination for finasteride in plasma was 0.05 microgram.L-1. The recovery of finasteride from plasma was in the range of 85.9%-98.7%. The results of variance analysis and two one-side t-test showed that there was no significant difference between the two formulations in the AUC and Cmax.

CONCLUSIONThe assay was proved to be sensitive, accurate and convenient. The two formulations were bioequivalent.

Adult ; Area Under Curve ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Cross-Over Studies ; Enzyme Inhibitors ; blood ; pharmacokinetics ; Finasteride ; blood ; pharmacokinetics ; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry ; Humans ; Male ; Random Allocation ; Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization ; Therapeutic Equivalency

OBJECTIVETo compare the therapeutic effect on sudden deafness between acupuncture and moxibustion therapy of excitation-focus transfer and routine medication.

METHODSEighty cases of sudden deafness were randomly divided into two groups, 40 cases in each one. Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy of excitation-focus transfer was adopted in observation group on Yongquan (KI 1) (with reducing and slightly heavy manipulation), Tinggong (SI 19), Tinghui (GB 2) and Ermen (TE 21), and associated with suspending moxibustion for thermal sensitization on Yongquan (KI 1). In control group, the routine medications were given. The therapeutic effects of two groups were compared with each other.

RESULTSAfter three sessions of treatment, dB value of hearing loss in two groups decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), but the improvement of hearing in observation group was superior to that in control group (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 80.0% (32/40) in observation group, which was better than that 55.0% (22/40) in control group (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONAcupuncture and moxibustion therapy of excitation-focus transfer presents superior therapeutic effect on sudden deafness as compared with the routine western therapy.

Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Hearing Loss, Sudden ; drug therapy ; therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Moxibustion ; Young Adult