Objective: To enhance the dissolution rate in vitro and bioavailability in vivo of the active components of extraction of Radix Arnebiae seu Lithospermi. Methods: Solid dispersion of extract of Radix Arnebiae seu Lithospermi were prepared with solid dispersion technology, X ray diffraction and stability experiments were also carried out. Results: The dissolution rates in vitro of the active components of extraction of Radix Arnebiae seu Lithospermi solid dispersion were obviously raised and stable, and the solid dispersion was not easy to age. Conclusion: The dissolution rate in vitro of the active components in Radix Arnebiae seu Lithospermi can be inproved greatly by the solid dispersion using PVP and HPMC as a carrier.

A new on-column conductivity detection for microchip capillary based on the accessional solution conductor between separation channel and electrodes was designed. In this detection, the carrier electrolyte solution was chosen as conductor to eliminate large drifts of the detection signals, that because different composition or concentration can lead to transport processes(diffusion and electromigration) between the carrier electrolyte solution and mediator. The separation channel incorporated a dual-T and a crux-channel, dual-T was used for sample introduction, and the crux-channel was used for detection. The sensing electrodes connected to separation channel through the crux-channel and obtained the potential different of conductivity. This method avoids integrating the sensing electrodes directly within the separation channel and prevents any direct contact of the electrodes with the sample. It not only avoids electrode reactions but also is convenient for washing and replacing electrodes. In addition, the signals, contrary to contactless conductivity detection, can be detected in the low excitation voltage(2.5-4.0 V) and frequency(700-1700 Hz) range. In the buffer solution of 15 mmol/L MES-His(pH 5.8), the detection limits was 0.5 and 0.1 μmol/L for K+ and Na+.

Objective To investigate the detection and clinical significance of thrombus molecular markers in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Methods We collected the blood specimens of 60 patients with DLBCL, involving 23 cases in the initial treatment group, 24 cases in the remission group and 13 cases in the non-remission group, 23 cases in the thrombus group and 37 cases in the non-thrombus group. We selected 46 healthy people in the same period as the control group. The levels of thrombomodulin (TM), plasmin-α2 plasmin inhibitor complex (PIC), tissue plasminogen activator-plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 complex (t-PAIC) and thrombin-antithrombin Ⅲ complex (TAT) in plasma were detected by chemical immunoassay, and the levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in serum was detected by automatic biochemical analyzer. We analyzed the differences of thrombus molecular markers among groups and prognostic factors. Results The levels of TM and PIC in plasma of lymphoma patients were higher than those in health control group (P < 0.05). The levels of TM and PIC in the initial treatment and non-remission groups were significantly higher than those in the remission group (P < 0.05). The levels of TM, PIC and TAT in thrombus group were higher than those in non-thrombus group (P < 0.05). TM and PIC levels in plasma were closely related to the prognosis of DLBCL patients. PIC was an independent prognostic factor (P < 0.001). TM and PIC levels were correlated with LDH prognostic indicators in lymphoma patients. Conclusion TM and PIC levels in plasma are significantly increased in DLBCL patients. They are expected to be the indicators for effectiveness and prognosis of DLBCL patients.

Objective:To assess the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the eleven-item Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale (KADS-11)in Chinese adolescents,calculate its optimal cut-off value and the sensi-tivity and specificity,and explore the possibility of providing a useful tool to assess the severity of adolescent de-pressive symptoms.Methods:Totally 3180 students aged 11 -17 years were selected from schools in 6 provinces and Shanghai.All of them were asked to complete the KADS-11 and Children Depression Inventory (CDI). Students whose CDI scores were above 19 (including 19)were diagnosed with the DSM-IV criteria of depressive disorder,73 students from Shanghai sample were assessed with KADS-11 and CDI to analyze the test-retest reliabil-ity 1 month later.Results:Exploratory factor analysis showed that KADS-11 had 2 factors,and confirmatory factor analysis tested proved the 2-factor model fit better than the one-factor model.The KADS-11 total scores were posi-tively correlated with CDI total scores (r =0.74,P <0.01 ),and the KADS-11 scores were higher in depressive group than those in non-depressive group.The mean area under the curve (AUC)of KADS-11was 0.94,the mean area under the curve of each item ranged from 0.7 to 0.9.The optimal cut-off point of KADS-11 was total score≥9,sensitivity and specificity were 89% and 90% respectively.The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the KADS-11 was 0.84,the spilt-half reliability coefficient was 0.71 (P <0.01),and the test-retest coefficient was 0.77 (P <0.01).Conclusion:The KADS-11 is appropriate for Chinese adolescents because of its good validity,reliability and diagnosis accuracy,it could be used to assess depressive symptoms for adolescents.

Objective To ascertain the specific activities of nigericin on inhibiting human epithelial ovarian cancer(EOC)cells,and to investigate the possible molecular mechanism of nigericin on cell migration and invasion.Methods Cell viability under different treatments of nigericin(0.312 5,0.625,1.25,2.5,5,10,20,40,80 μmol/L)on EOC A2780 and SKOV3 cell lines was examined by CCK-8 assay,with DMSO as a control.The human epithelial ovarian cancer cell lines A2780 and SKOV3 were treated with 5,10 or 20 μmol/L nigericin or with DMSO as a control.Transwell chambers was used to observe the impact of nigericin on migration and invasion of EOC cells.Western blot was used to detect the expressions of epithelial cell marker(E-cadherin),mesenchymal cell marker(Vimentin)and the epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)-related transcription factors Slug,Snail,and Twist,as well as the expressions of proteins related to Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway such as Gsk-3β,p-Gsk-3β and β-catenin under different concentration treatment of nigericin.Results CCK-8 assay showed that nigericin exhibited strong cytotoxicity on A2780 [ IC 50(16.19 ± 0.26)μmol/L,95％CI 1.077-1.341)] and SKOV3 [ IC50(11.87 ±0.21)μmol/L,95％CI 1.003-1.146] cell lines.Transwell chamber assay revealed that nigericin at different concentration(5,10,20 μmol/L)induced a remarkable reduction in the number of cells migrating through the membrane relative to the vehicle-treated controls in A2780 and SKOV3 cells [(121±9),(92±7),(59±5)/HP and(120.4±2.6),(91.8±5.5),(80.0±4.0)/HP,all P <0.05]; the invasive ability of A2780 and SKOV3 cells also inhibited [(61.2±3.7),(43.2±4.3),(23.6±2.1)/HP and(85.2±7.0),(65.2±4.6),(45.6±4.4)/HP,all P< 0.05].Western blot revealed that the increased expression of E-cadherin and decreased expression of Vimentin,Slug,Snail,Twist,p-Gsk-3β,β-catenin in EOC cells with the nigericin treatment at different concentration(5,10 and 20 μmol/L)showed concentration dependence(P < 0.05).Conclusion Nigericin may induce EMT by activating Wnt-β-catenin signaling pathway to promote the migration and invasion of EOC cells.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia type. It affects more than 80％ of the elderly. The main hazards are stroke and other systemic thromboembolism. Compared with the strokes caused by other causes, the disability, mortality and recurrence rate of AF-related stroke are higher. Therefore, the prevention of stroke in patients with AF is critical. Anticoagulation is the core therapeutic strategy for stroke prevention in patients with AF. This article reviews various oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in patients with AF.

Objective To know the clinical nursing staff′s master degree in pain management knowledge, the status of pain management, and nursing staff′s training requirements for pain management, so as to provide scientific references for the improvement of clinical nursing staff′s pain management trainingand pain management system.Methods A total of 264 clinical nurses from northern of Jiangsu province were surveyed by Chinese version knowledge and attitudes survey regarding pain ( KASRP ) and the Carlson′s EBPMP prior conditions instruments (CPCIs).Results The master degree of pain management in clinical nurses was low, and the average rate of correct response on KASRP score was 49. 91%, and the mean score of KASRP was (19. 96± 3. 34). The differences in KASRP score among nursing staff with different master degree of pain management and different age were significant different ( F=3.966,3.592;P<0.05) . Among all the internal and external factors which may influence the evidence-based nursing practice and pain management that nursing staff take, the dimension of previous practice gained the highest score ( 4. 18 ± 0. 52 ) , while the innovativeness instrument gained the lowest score ( 3. 09 ± 0. 57 ) . Conclusions The clinical nurses′ knowledge of pain in northern of Jiangsu province is insufficient, and the level of pain management needs to be improved. Clinical nurses have urgent need in learning knowledge of pain, and further strengthen clinical training in pain management should be provided to increase their knowledge of pain and clinical nursing quality.

Objective:To observe the effects of 0.01% atropine eye drops on ocular biometrics in myopic adolescents.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted.Two hundred and nineteen myopic adolescents who visited the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from June 2016 to June 2017 and completed the 1-year follow-up on time were enrolled.The 219 adolescents were divided into a 0.01% atropine+ single-vision spectacles (SV) group (119 cases) wearing single-vision spectacles with one drop of atropine eye drop applied to both eyes once nightly, and a simple SV group (100 cases) wearing SV only.Axial length (AL), corneal power and anterior chamber depth were measured with the IOLMaster.Lens power was calculated using the Bennett-Rabbetts formula.Intraocular pressure was measured by non-contact tonometry.Spherical equivalent (SE) was examined by cycloplegic autorefraction.Total astigmatism and corneal astigmatism were calculated by vector decomposition.The right eye data were analyzed to compare the ocular biometrics changes between the two groups, and multiple linear regression analysis was used to evaluate the influencing factors.This study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki.The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (No.2016-35). Written informed consent was obtained from guardians before any medical examination.Results:The SE change and AL elongation 12 months after treatment in 0.01% atropine+ SV group were (-0.47±0.45) D and (0.37±0.22) mm, respectively, which were significantly lower than (-0.70±0.60)D and (0.46±0.35)mm in simple SV group ( t=5.523, 9.651; both at P<0.001). There were significant differences in SE and AL between before and after treatment in both groups (SE: Fgroup=1.556, P=0.015; Ftime=12.538, P=0.002; AL: Fgroup=3.425, P=0.021; Ftime=18.235, P=0.008). The SE and AL at 4, 8 and 12 months after treatment were all increased in comparison with before treatment in both groups, showing statistically significant differences (all at P<0.001). The SE and AL at 8 and 12 months after treatment in 0.01% atropine+ SV group were smaller than in simple SV group, and the differences were statistically significant (all at P<0.001). At 8 and 12 months after treatment, total astigmatism and the anterior chamber depth were increased and the lens power was decreased in comparison with before treatment in both groups, and the differences were statistically significant (all at P<0.05). There was no significant difference in corneal astigmatism, corneal power and intraocular pressure at different time points before and after treatment between the two groups (all at P>0.05). In the multiple linear regression analysis, an equation of Δmyopic SE=-0.012-2.685×ΔAL-1.002×Δcorneal astigmatism-0.656×Δlens power+ 0.477×Δtotal astigmatism+ 0.363×Δanterior chamber depth-0.060×age+ 0.011×sex was used, showing the change of SE was mainly caused by the change of AL ( β=-2.685), then corneal power, lens power, total astigmatism and anterior chamber depth. Conclusions:In adolescents, 0.01% atropine eye drops can effectively retard myopia progression and axial elongation, showing no effect on astigmatism, corneal power, lens power, anterior chamber depth and intraocular pressure.The controlling effect of 0.01% atropine eye drops in the development of myopia is mainly achieved by reducing axial elongation.

Objective To investigate the effect of Angelica polysaccharides on the balance of Th17/T-regulatory(Treg)cells and the expression of related inflammatory factor proteins in the bone marrow of mice with aplastic anemia.Methods 50 male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into a normal group,model group,cyclosporine A(CsA)group,and angelica polysaccharide low-(APS-L)and high-dose(APS-H)groups.A mouse model of aplastic anemia was prepared by combining irradiation with allogeneic lymphocyte infusion.After modeling,the mice were orally administered with corresponding drugs for 28 days.The general condition,weight changes,and spleen index of the mice were observed.Blood samples were taken to test for changes in basic hematological parameters of peripheral blood,and hematoxylin and eosin staining was used to evaluate the pathological changes in mouse bone marrow tissue.An ELISA method was applied to detect bone marrow TGF-β1.The expression levels of proteins such as IL-10,IL-17A,and IL-6 were analyzed,and flow cytometry was used in detecting the bone marrow Th17/Treg cell ratio.Results Compared with the normal group,the model group mice showed clumsiness during activity;lethargy;pale eyelids,lips,and ears;and reduced food and water intake.Both body weight and spleen index were significantly decreased.Peripheral red blood cell,white blood cell,and platelet counts and hemoglobin concentration were significantly reduced.A disordered bone marrow tissue structure and significantly reduced proliferation of hematopoietic tissue were seen.The expression of IL-17A and IL-6 proteins was significantly upregulated,and the expression of TGF-β1 and IL-10 protein was significantly downregulated.The proportion of Th17 cells in bone marrow significantly increased,the proportion of Treg cells significantly decreased,and the ratio of Th17/Treg cells significantly increased(P＜0.01).Compared with the model group,the general condition of the APS-L and APS-H groups improved,showing an increase in food and water intake;a significant increase in body weight and spleen index;a significant increase in peripheral red blood cells,white blood cells,platelets,and hemoglobin concentration(P＜0.05);an improvement in bone marrow tissue structure;and an increase in hematopoietic tissue proliferation(P＜0.05).The expression of IL-17A and IL-6 proteins was significantly downregulated.The expression of TGF-β1 and IL-10 protein was significantly upregulated(P＜0.05 or P＜0.01).The proportion of Th17 cells in bone marrow significantly decreased,the proportion of Treg cells significantly increased,and the ratio of Th17/Treg cells significantly decreased(P＜0.01).Conclusions Angelica polysaccharides can improve bone marrow hematopoietic function in aplastic anemia mice,and its mechanism of action may include the regulation of Th17/Treg cell balance.

BackgroundAt least 77.0% of breast cancer patients will experience cancer-related fatigue. Hope level and resilience play as two important factors that have influence on cancer-related fatigue. Currently， most studies involve one single factor， either the level of hope or resilience， and explore its relationship with the cancer-related fatigue. Only limited studies explore the action mechanism behind with all three factors put together. ObjectiveTo investigate the mediating role of resilience between hope and cancer-related fatigue in patients with breast cancer， and to provide references for finding intervention targets for cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients. MethodsFrom March to October 2022， this study was conducted on the sample size of 324 hospitalized patients from three Grade-A tertiary hospitals in Shaanxi Province. These patients were over 18 years old and pathologically diagnosed as breast cancer. Hope level， resilience and cancer-related fatigue were assessed， respectively， using Adult Dispositional Hope Scale （ADHS）， Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale （CD-RISC-10） and Cancer Fatigue Scale （CFS）. Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to analyze the relationship between ADHS score， CD-RISC-10 score and CFS score. AMOS 22.0 was used to analyze the mediating effect of resilience between hope level and cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients. ResultsThe detection rate of cancer-related fatigue in patients with breast cancer was 88.58%. Scores of ADHS and CD-RISC-10 were negatively correlated with CFS score （r=-0.750， -0.809， P<0.01）. ADHS score was positively correlated with CD-RISC-10 score （r=0.901， P<0.01）. Resilience had a mediating effect between the hope level and cancer-related fatigue. The mediating effect value was -0.676（95% CI： -1.005~-0.347）， accounting for 81.90% of the total effect. ConclusionThe hope level of breast cancer patients can affect cancer-related fatigue directly as well as indirectly through resilience. Resilience plays a partial mediating role between hope level and cancer-related fatigue .