The four natures are the basic properties of Chinese materia medica (CMM). At present, it is one of the research hotspots to reveal the scientific connotation of CMM property theory. Clarifying the formation process and influencing factors of the medicinal properties of each single herb in a long historical period is the basic condition for the induction and summary of common characteristics of TCM property theory. Through the textual research of ancient books and documents, combined with the research results of modern Chinese medicine science, this paper combs the influence factors in the formation of the medicinal properties of Lonicera japonica, and reveals its scientific connotation. That is to say, the formation of the medicinal properties of each single herb of TCM is the result of its efficacy material base, the efficacy reflected in the process of clinical treatment and the tendency of clinical medication in previous dynasties. Based on the above research, the cause hypothesis of single herb property is put forward for the first time. The hypothesis provides a reference for the theoretical study of medicine property of TCM.

Flammulin, an anti-tumor protein, was purified from the aqueous extract of basidiomes of Flammulina Velutipes. Purified flammulin emulsified with Freund's adjuvant was injected subcutaneously into New Zealand white rabbits. After several immune enhancements, these animals were bled and sera were separated. Antiserum against flammulin in Western blots were applied to determine if flammulin be present in the liquid state culture or fruiting body. The result showed that anti-flammulin serum could recognize the aqueous extract of fruiting body in SDS-PAGE gels under the reducing conditions, no flammulin was detected in mycelia of Flammulina Velutipes.

Objective To compare the clinical effect between retropubic extraperitoneal laparoscopic prostatectomy with prostatic urethra preservation and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for giant benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).MethodsThe clinical data and follow-up of 128 cases of giant BPH were analyzed retrospectively.Seventy-two cases underwent TURP (TURP group) and 56 cases underwent retropubic extraperitoneal laparoscopic prostatectomy with prostatic urethra preservation ( laparoscopic group ).The operation time,blood loss,gland mass excision,bladder washing time,catheterization time,hospital stay,hospital cost,international prostate symptoms score (IPSS) and quality of life questionnaires (QOL),maximum flow rate (MFR),residual urine volume (RUV) were compared between two groups.ResultsThe bladder washing time,catheterization time,hospital stay in laparoscopic group were less than those in TURP group[0 d vs.(2.8 ± 1.2) d,(2.3 ± 0.6) d vs.(5.2 ± 1.5) d,(4.2 ± 0.5) d vs.(7.5 ±0.5) d],gland mass excision in laparoscopic group was more than that in TURP group [(100.2 ±25.4) g vs.(85.6 ± 15.5) g],there were significant differences between two groups(P＜ 0.05).There was no significant difference in the operation time,blood loss,hospital cost between two groups (P ＞ 0.05).There were significant differences in IPSS,QOL,RUV and MRF before and after 3,6 months treatment for two groups [ laparoscopic group:(9.1 ± 3.4),(7.5 ± 2.5 ) scores vs.(27.5 ± 5.8) scores,( 1.8 ± 1.1 ),( 1.6 ± 0.8)scores vs. (5.5 t0.5) scores,(26.5 ± 11.5),(22.4 ± 12.6) ml vs. (145.0 ±48.0) ml,(17.6 ±8.4),(20.2 ± 5.4) ml/s vs.(8.3 ± 3.5) ml/s;TURP group:(9.2 ± 3.8),(7.8 ± 2.2) scores vs.(28.5 ± 5.4) scores,( 1.9 ± 1.2),( 1.7 ± 0.6) scores vs.(5.0 ± 0.5 ) scores,(28.5 ± 12.9),(23.0 ± 11.7) ml vs. ( 155.0 ± 47.0) ml,( 17.8 ± 9.2),( 19.8 ± 4.5 ) ml/s vs.(7.2 ± 3.2 ) ml/s ] (P ＜ 0.01 ),but there was no significant difference between two groups (P ＞ 0.05).ConclusionsThe clinical effect of two microtrauma surgery are good.Laparoscopic technique is a feasible treatment option for patients suffered from giant BPH for which has the benefit of a quicker recovery,shorter hospital stay,less complications,no bladder washing.

As a transmembrane glycoprotein receptor family,integrin family mainly mediats cell-matrix interactions,participates in the function,through the unique bi-directional signal transduction pathways,played an important role in tissue repair process.The purpose of this article is to summarize the role of integrin family in the repair of tissue damage and sum up the current research progress.

Objective To study hemodynamics of cerebral blood flow in newborns with asphyxia.Method Bilateral cerebral electrical admittance plethysmogram(BCEAP) was used to explore characteristics of cerebral blood flow in 20 healthy newborns and 20 newborns with asphyxia respectively from first to fourth day after birth.Results Both the ratio of Hs to b-S(Hs/ b-S) and index of admittance differential loop(ADL) Ⅰ+Ⅱ decreased significantly in newborns with asphyxia compared to normal control from first to fourth day after birth(P

To optimize indices of molecular identification for authentication of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Panacis Quinquefolii Radix, four indices, including sequence similarity, specific positions, genetic distance and phylogenetic tree, were compared based on trnL-trnF sequences. Total DNA was extracted from Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Panacis Quinquefolii Radix, and trL-trnF sequences were amplified and sequenced. Sequence similarity was calculated by BLAST analysis. Specific positions were compared by DNAman software. Genetic distance and phylogenetic tree were analyzed by Mega software. The results showed that the inter-specific and intra-specific similarity of P. ginseng and P. quinquefolius respectively was 100% and 99. 6%. There were four specific positions at G153A, T463A, C732G and T818C. The inter-specific genetic distance (0) of trL-trnF sequences was lower than intra-specific genetic distance (0. 004). P. ginseng can be distinguished from P. quinquefolius based on the phylogenetic tree. It is concluded that Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Panacis Quinquefolii Radix can be authenticated by identification indices of sequence similarity, specific positions, genetic distance and phylogenetic tree. Index of specific positions based on trnL-trnF sequences is the most efficient index to authenticate Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Panacis Quinquefolii Radix.
Chloroplasts ; genetics ; DNA Barcoding, Taxonomic ; methods ; Panax ; classification ; genetics ; Phylogeny ; Plant Proteins ; genetics ; Rhizome ; classification ; genetics

PURPOSEFor penetrating thoracic trauma, there is no consensus on whether operative exploration or conservative treatment is better. In this study, we compared the clinical effect of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and thoracotomy on the patients with penetrating thoracic trauma.

METHODSFrom January 2000 to December 2010, 123 patients with penetrating thoracic trauma were treated in Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University. Based on the inclusion criteria, 80 patients were enrolled and randomly assigned into VATS and thoracotomy group.

RESULTSThe operation time, amount of bleeding and drainage in VATS group were all lower than traditional operation (p < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe results indicate that VATS has the merits of shorter operation time, non-blind area, exact surgical path and less bleeding comparing with traditional operation.

Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Operative Time ; Thoracic Injuries ; surgery ; Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted ; methods ; Thoracotomy ; methods ; Wounds, Penetrating ; surgery

Objective To explore the relationship between adult tobacco use and health literacy, and to provide evidence for tobacco control intervention and health promotion. Methods By combining PPS method and KISH table method, the 2018 National Residents′ Health Literacy Monitoring Questionnaire was used to investigate the health literacy level and tobacco use, and the correlation between current smoking behavior and health literacy among residents aged 15-69 was analyzed by logistic regression. Results A total of 3 200 people were surveyed, and 3 185 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective rate of 99.53%.The current smoking rate of people with scientific health literacy, infectious disease prevention literacy, safety and first aid literacy, basic medical literacy and health information literacy was lower than those without (P < 0.05).The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the current smoking rate of males was higher than that of females (OR=25.900, 95%CI:17.018-39.416).The current smoking rates in groups aged 25-69 were higher than those in groups aged 15-24 (OR=4.956-9.178, 95%CI:1.179-37.940).The current smoking rates of workers, employees of other enterprises and other professionals were higher than those of employees of government institutions (OR=1.488-1.913, 95%CI:1.082-3.055).People without basic medical literacy had a higher smoking rate than those with basic medical and health literacy (OR=1.366, 95%CI:1.057-1.765). Conclusion From now on, we should carry out health literacy promotion and tobacco control propaganda for key groups, improve the level of basic medical and health literacy and reduce the smoking rate.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the changes of gene expression file in transitional cell carcinoma of bladder after hepatocyte cell adhesion molecule(hepaCAM) overexpression.

METHODSAffymetrix Human Genome U133 Plus 2.0 Array was used to investigate the changes of gene expression profile between adenovirus-green fluorescent protein(GFP) -hepaCAM group and GFP group in transitional cell carcinoma of bladder EJ cells.Significant Analysis of Microarray(SAM) was used to screen the differentially expressed genes, DAVID software was used to conduct gene ontology analysis and wikiPathway analysis based on the differentially expressed genes. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and Western blot were applied to verify microarray data.

RESULTSCompared with the GFP group, a total of 2469 genes were up-regulated or down-regulated by more than 2 times in the GFP-hepaCAM group. Among these genes, 1602 genes were up-regulated and 867 were down-regulated.Most of the differentially expressed genes were involved in the function of cell proliferation and cell cycle regulation. The mRNA expressions of nibrin, liver kinase B1, and cyclin D1 detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction in three different bladder cancer cell lines were consistent with the microarray data.The protein expressions of nibrin and liver kinase B1 in these three cell lines measured by Western blot were consistent with the mRNA expression.

CONCLUSIONSHepaCAM can alter the gene expression profile of bladder cancer EJ cells. The well-known anti-tumor effect of hepaCAM may be mediated by regulating the gene expression via multiple pathways.

Carcinoma, Transitional Cell ; genetics ; pathology ; Cell Cycle Proteins ; metabolism ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cyclin D1 ; metabolism ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Genes, Tumor Suppressor ; physiology ; Humans ; Nuclear Proteins ; metabolism ; Protein-Serine-Threonine Kinases ; metabolism ; Proteins ; genetics ; physiology ; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms ; genetics ; pathology

AlM: To study clinical reference value of retinal microvascular changes in patients with cerebral microbleeds ( CMBs) and discuss its clinical significance.
METHODS:From January 2012 to December 2013, 125 hospitalized patients were collected, including 81 cases were male, 44 cases were female, mean age 76. 3 ± 11. 2 years old. For all patients, functions of liver and kidney, blood - lipoids, blood sugar and blood biochemical examination were tested, and fundus photography and cerebral MR was done. According to the fundus camera eyes, retinal arteriolar equivalent ( RAE) , retinal venular equivalent ( RVE) , retinal vein diameter ratio ( AVR) and arteriovenous crossing sign ( AVN ) were identified, CMBs were classified with cerebral MRl. All the data were processed by SPSS statistical software.
RESULTS: The central retinal arteriolar equivalent (CRAE), central retinal venular equivalent (CRVE) and AVR values in the eyes were found no statistical difference (P<0. 05). Of CMBs classification, the grade 0 in 75 cases, 1 in 27 cases, 2 in 9 cases and 3 in 14 cases were included. The RVE, AVR and AVN and the different grades of CMBs had statistically significant correlation ( P<0. 01). The higher CMBs classification, the more obvious retinal microvascular changes were found. ln respectively to eliminate risk factors such as age, sex, blood glucose and blood pressure, AVR and AVN were still influencing factors for CMBs classification.
COCLUSlON: The results show that retinal microvascular changes, especially small retinal vein arteriovenous cross width, and arteriovenous crossing phenomenon, in which CMBs will happen more likely. After sex, age, hypertension and hyperglycemia in patients with traditional cardiovascular risk factors being ruled out, the retinal microvascular changes are still relatively factors of CMB's occurrence.