The model of rats irradiated by 60Co-?-ray (60Co) or injected by cyclophosphamide (Cy) was studied. It was found that the contents of monoamine neurotransmitters changes greatly in the hypothalamus in both kinds of model. The contents of noradrenalin (NA) and dopamine (DA), and the ratio of DA to DOPAC increased significantly in hypothalamus of rats irradiated by ""Co. The contents of NA and the ratio of 5-hydroxyamine (5-HT) to 5-hychoxyindole acetic acid (5-HIAA) decreased markedly in lamus of rats injected by Cy. The author thinks that there is a certain relation between the of monoamine eurotransmitters and the activity of methylation of NA and monoamine oxidase.

Objective: [WT5”,6BZ]To investigate the anti tumor effects of melittin in vitro . Methods: Melittin was isolated and purified from bee venom by gel filtration. The cytotoxicity of melittin against established cell lines(SMMC 7721,BEL 7402 and Hep 3B cell) was determined using by MTT assays. Mitomycin, vincristine and cinobu facini were used as control. The time effect relationship of melittin against SMMC 7721 cell line was studied. Results: Melittin showed the anti tumor effect in a dose dependent matter for tumor cells in vitro ,but there was no time effect relationship. The anti tumor effect of melittin was better than the control. Conclusion: Melittin has marked and quick anti tumor activity in vitro against established cell lines. [

Objective To identify the relationship between among TCM constitutions, related genes and risk factors of gastric cancer.Methods A total of 91 healthy population were recruided, among whom 29 were Qi-deficiency, 23 were Yang-deficiency, 26 were Wetness-heat type and 13 were Gentleness type. The dietary habit, family cancer history and Helicobacter pylori infection was selected as the risk factor for gastric cancer. TheTP53RS1042522 and IL1BRS1143634 were detected by the technology of high throughput gene microarray in our study. Statistical analyses were carried out with SPSS21.0 for windows.Results There was no significant difference in the dietary habit and family cancer history among four groups. The population with Helicobacter pylori infection showed high propotion in the group of wetness-heat type constitution (32.56%, P<0.05). The frequency of G allele of TP53RS1042522 in the groups of four TCM constitutions were 75.86%, 82.61%, 84.62%, 53.85%. The group of wetness-heat type constitution showed significantly more related with the polymorphism than the group of Gentleness type constitution (OR=0.212, 95%CI: 0.046-0.974,P=0.046). The frequency of C allele of IL1BRS1143634 the groups of four TCM constitutions were 75.86%, 82.61%, 76.92%, 69.23%. This polymorphism was not statistically significant associated with any constitutions. ConclusionWetness-heat type constitution showed high correlation with Helicobacter pylori infection and G allele of TP53RS1042522.

Objective: To observe the inhibitory effects of biotic royal jelly on the ascitic hepatoma cell H22. Methods: Mice bearing H22 tumor were fed on different types of royal jelly: No.1, 2 and 3. Their anti-tumor effects were observed in vivo. The general royal jelly and normal saline were observed as control. Results: Among these biotic royal jelly, the biotic royal jelly No.1 showed obvious tumor-inhibiting and survival-prolonging effects. In addition, it increased the number of WBC and augmented the amount of IL-2 and IFN-γ; the pathological study also indicated the denaturing and necrosis of most tumor cells with nuclei constraining and cell membrane rupturing, and large amount of lymphocytes and plasmacytes infiltrating around the mass. Conclusion: The No.1 biotic royal jelly has obvious anti-tumor effect, and it may take effects by inhibiting or killing tumor cells and improving the immunity of the host.

Objective: To observe the inhibitory effects of biotic royal jelly on the ascitic hepatoma cell H 22 . Methods: Mice bearing H 22 tumor were fed on different types of royal jelly: No.1, 2 and 3. Their anti tumor effects were observed in vivo . The general royal jelly and normal saline were observed as control. Results: Among these biotic royal jelly, the biotic royal jelly No.1 showed obvious tumor inhibiting and survival prolonging effects. In addition, it increased the number of WBC and augmented the amount of IL 2 and IFN ?; the pathological study also indicated the denaturing and necrosis of most tumor cells with nuclei constraining and cell membrane rupturing, and large amount of lymphocytes and plasmacytes infiltrating around the mass. Conclusion: The No.1 biotic royal jelly has obvious anti tumor effect, and it may take effects by inhibiting or killing tumor cells and improving the immunity of the host. [

Objective:To isolate and purify melittin from bee venom and to establish an SDS PAGE and HPLC method for the determination of melittin content.Methods:Melittin was isolated and purified from bee venom by gel filtration on Sephadex G 25,Sephadex G 50 and Sephadex G 75.Homogenicity and molecular weight of melittin were determined by SDS PAGE and HPLC.Results:The sample was a single peptide chain with a molecular mass of about 3 000 dalton as revealed by SDS PAGE.The average recovery was 95.97% and RSD was 1.07%.Conclusion:Melittin prepared by a combination of gel filtration has high purity.The method for the determination of melittin with SDS PAGE and HPLC is accurate,reliable and simple. [

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the anti-tumor effect of bufalin and its regulation on Bcl-2 and Bax proteins in orthotopically transplanted tumor of human hepatocellular carcinoma in nude mice. METHODS: Orthotopically transplanted tumor of human hepatocellular carcinoma was established in nude mice. The mice were randomly divided into five groups: high-dose bufalin-treated group (1.5 mg/kg), medium-dose bufalin-treated group (1 mg/kg), low-dose bufalin-treated group (0.5 mg/kg), adriamycin-treated group (8.0 mg/kg), and normal saline-treated group. After 25 days, mice were sacrificed. The tumor volume was measured, and the pathological changes of tumor tissues were detected by HE staining to observe the tumor necrosis degree. Cell morphological changes were also observed by an electron microscopy. Label index of tumor cell apoptosis was assessed by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL), and the expressions of Bcl-2 and Bax proteins were determined by immunohistochemical method. RESULTS: The tumor volume in the bufalin-treated groups was shrunk significantly compared with that in the normal saline-treated group (P<0.01). The survival time of the bufalin-treated groups was prolonged compared with that of the adriamycin-treated group and the normal saline-treated group P<0.05. Apoptotic characteristics could be seen in tumor tissues of the bufalin-treated groups. The label index of tumor cell apoptosis in the bufalin-treated groups (5.87+/-2.13, 8.86+/-2.96 and 10.60+/-3.42 in low-, medium- and high-dose groups respectively) was higher than that in the adriamycin-treated group (3.28+/-0.98) (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expression of Bax was up-regulated, while no changes were detected as to Bcl-2 protein in tumors of the bufalin-treated groups. CONCLUSION: Bufalin has significant anti-tumor effect on the orthotopically transplanted tumor of human hepatocellular carcinoma in nude mice. Its effect might be related to up-regulation of Bax protein and inducement of the tumor cell apoptosis.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of ginsenosides (GSS) extracted from ginseng stem and leaves on glucocorticoid receptor (GR) in different viscera in heat-damaged rats, and to find out its action mechanism. METHODS: Thirty-two male SD rats were divided into control group and experimental group, and fed 2 mg/d GSS and equal-quantity of distilled water respectively for 7 days. Eight rats of each group were exposed to (42+/-1) degrees C for one hour. The binding activities of GR in brain, thymus, lung and liver cytosols in rats were detected by radioligand binding assay. The expression levels of GR mRNA in brain and liver cytosols were determined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay. Plasma adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) and corticosterone (CS) concentrations were determined by radioimmunoassay. RESULTS: The binding activities of GR in brain, lung and liver cytosols, and the expression levels of GR mRNA in brain and liver cytosols were all higher in the GSS-treated and heat-damaged rats than those in the untreated heat-damaged rats (P<0.05 or P<0.01). There were no significant differences in plasma concentrations of ACTH and CS between the GSS-treated heat-damaged rats and the untreated heat-damaged rats. CONCLUSION: GSS can lessen the descending degree of the binding activity of GR in brain, thymus, lung and liver cytosols, and such efficacy of GSS may be related to improvement of the expression of GR mRNA.

[Objective]To compare the differences of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder(NMOSD)and multiple sclerosis (MS) on pregnancy ,and analyze the mutual impact of pregnancy on the diseases.[Methods]Prospectively collected clinical information of 235 NMOSD patients and 125 MS patients ,including the annualized relapse rate (ARR),the Expanded Disability Status Scale(EDSS)and pregnancy outcomes. 70 NMOSD patients and 30 MS patients were screened out as information patients. The ARR and EDSS score in two groups were compared during the year before pregnancy,during pregnancy and after 1 year postpartum, respectively. 50 cases of normal pregnant women for the same period as the control group ,then to compared the difference of three groups on pregnancy outcomes.[Results]Attacks occurring during pregnancy or one year after childbirth/abortion in NMOSD and MS were 53.25%(41/77)and 20.00%(7/35)(P=0.001);The ARR during the first 3 months postpartum periods of NMOSD and MS group(2.65,2.51)was significantly higher than during the year before pregnancy(0.27,0.49,P < 0.001)and during pregnancy (0.32,0.2,P<0.001);The EDSS score of two groups increased after 1 year postpartum(3.06 ± 2.16,2.19 ± 1.28)than that during the year before pregnancy(1.58 ± 0.48,1.92 ± 1.29,P < 0.001)and during pregnancy(1.92 ± 1.35,1.67 ± 0.70,P < 0.001). There was no difference on ARR and EDSS score between NMOSD and MS group. NMOSD ,MS and normal control group had no dif?ference on pregnancy outcomes and neonatal weight.[Conclusions]Compared with MS,the attack of NMOSD had more closer relation?ship with pregnancy;both NMOSD and MS would increase the risk of disease relapsing and disability after pregnancy;the diseases had no effect on pregnancy outcomes.

Effects of traditional Chinese medicine salvianolate combined with alprostadil and reduced glutathione on delay of progression in patients with acute kidney injury has been confirmed, but the role of this combination therapy on the progression of chronic renal failure is uncertain.