To explore The clinical value of Multimode ultrasound in evaluating cerebral hemorrhage with intracranial pressure（ICP）. Methods A total of 17 patients with cerebral hemorrhage who received lumbar puncture according to their medical necessity in the ICU of the Affiliated Hospital of Yanbian University from September 2019 to June 2021 were enrolled. The diameter of optic nerve sheath （ONSD） and transcranial Doppler ultrasound （TCD） were performed before lumbar puncture. The patients were divided into elevated intracranial pressure group （9 cases） and normal intracranial pressure group （8 cases），according to the results of lumbar puncture pressure （more than 200 mmH2O was defined as elevated intracranial pressure，and 80～200 mmH2O was defined as normal intracranial pressure）. The Systolic blood pressure，diastolic blood pressure，partial pressure of carbon dioxide，GCS，ONSD and TCD parameters （such as peak systolic velocity，end diastolic velocity，mean blood flow velocity and pulse index of bilateral middle cerebral artery） were compared between the two groups，and the correlation between ICP and ONSD，pulse index（PI） was analyzed. Results （1）The systolic blood pressure，diastolic blood pressure，partial pressure of carbon dioxide （P CO2） and GCS scores between the two groups were not significantly different （all P> 0.05）；（2）The ONSD was significantly higher in the elevated intracranial pressure group［（5.15±0.24） mm vs. （3.97±0.22） mm，t=10.69，P<0.001）］；（3）The systolic peak flow velocity （PSV），end diastolic flow velocity （EDV） and mean flow velocity （MV） between the two groups were not significantly different（all P> 0.05），while the PI was significantly higher in the elevated intracranial pressure group［Right（1.20±0.19） vs.（0.95±0.12），t=3.148，P=0.007）；Left（1.20±0.17） vs. （0.92±0.10），t=3.893，P=0.001）］.（4）ICP was significantly associated with PI （r=0.52，P<0.02） and ONSD（r=0.64，P<0.01）. Conclusion Combine with Ultrasonographic ONSD measurement and TCD can effectively assess intracranial hypertension in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.

Objective:To discuss the clinical efficacy of Qingfei Xiegantang on chronic inflammation and endothelial function of people of Taiyin constitution with metabolic syndrome （MS）. Method:Patients （162 cases） were divided into control group （80 cases） and observation group （82 cases）. Both groups got lifestyle intervention and treatment with lipid regulation， blood pressure reduction and hypoglycemia according to MS. Patients in observation group got Qingfei Xiegantang， 1 dose/day. Patients in control group got placebo granules of Qingfei Xiegantang. The treatment lasted for 4 months. Before and after treatment， weight， height， waist （WC）， hip， body mass index （BMI） and waist hip ratio （WHR） were calculated. Levels of triglyceride （TG）， total cholesterol （TC）， high-density lipoprotein cholesterol （HDL-C）， low-density lipoprotein cholesterol （LDL-C）， fasting blood glucose （FBG）， 2-hour postprandial blood glucose （2 hPG）， glycosylated hemoglobin （HbA1c） and fasting insulin （FINS） were measured. Insulin resistance index （HOMA-IR）， insulin sensitivity index （ISI） and islet beta cell function index （HOMA-β）， systolic blood pressure （SBD）， diastolic blood pressure （DBP）， tumor necrosis factor-α （TNF-α）， interleukin-6 （IL-6）， leptin （LP）， adiponectin （ADP）， nitric oxide （NO）， endothelin-1 （ET-1）， endothelial nitric oxide synthase （eNOS） and inducible nitric oxide synthase （iNOS） were detected and recorded. Then the safety was evaluated. Result:Levels of body mass， BMI， WHR， TG， TC， LDL-C， FBG， 2 hPG， HbA1c， HOMA-IR， SBD， DBP， TNF-α， IL-6， LP， ET-1 and iNOS were all lower than those in control group. Levels of HDL-C， InISI， HOMA-β， ADP， NO and eNOS were higher than those in control group （P<0.01）. And score of syndrome differentiation of Taiyin people was lower than that in control group （P<0.01）. The compliance rate of BMI in observation group was 70.27% （52/74）， which was higher than 53.42% （39/73） in control group （χ²=4.421， P<0.05）. The compliance rate of blood pressure was 95.95% （71/74）， was higher than 84.93% （62/73） in control group （χ²=5.171， P<0.05）. The compliance rate of blood fat was 87.84% （65/74）， which was higher than 72.60% （53/73） （χ²=5.386， P<0.05）. Conclusion:Qingfei Xiegantang can regulate the obesity， blood pressure， blood glucose and blood lipid components of MS， relieve clinical symptoms， improve IR， insulin sensitivity and islet β cell function， reduce inflammatory reaction， and increase vascular endothelial function of people of taiyin constitution with metabolic Syndrome.

Objective: To investigate the effect of interleukin-4 (IL-4) and estradiol on the biological behavior of breast cancer 4T1 cells of the mice, and to elucidate its mechanism. Methods: The 4T1 cells were cultured in vitro and added with different concentrations (0. 12. 5 . 25.0 . 50.0 and 100.0 fig • L 1 ) of IL-4 or estradiol (0. 6. 25. 12. 50. 25. 00 and 50.00 nmol • L ' ). The proliferation rate of the breast cancer 4T1 cells was measured by MTT method after treated for 72 h. The breast cancer 4T1 cells were divided into control group (without any treatment). IL-4 group (treated with 50. 0/ig • L 1 IL-4). estradiol group (treated with 12. 50 nmol • L 1 estradiol) and combination group (treated with 50. 0/ig • L 1 IL-4 + 12.50 nmol • L ' estradiol). MTT method was used to detect the proliferation rates of the breast cancer 4T1 cells in various groups, and flow cytometry was used to detect the percentages of the breast cancer 4T1 cells in different cell cycles in various groups, and Western blotting method was used to detect the expression levels of STAT6. p-ST AT 6. ERa. Erk. p-Erk. P70S6K. p-P70S6K. $6. and p-S6 in the breast cancer 4T1 cells in various groups. Results: Compared with 0 fig • L 1 IL-4 group, the proliferation rates of the breast cancer 4T1 cells in 25. 0» 50. 0 and 100. 0/ig • L 1 IL-4 groups were increased ( P< 0.05); compared with 0 nmol • L 1 estradiol groups, the proliferation rates of the breast cancer 4T1 cells in 12.50. 25. 00 and 50.00 nmol • L 1 estradiol groups were increased ( P<0.05). Compared with control group, the proliferation rate of the breast cancer 4T1 cells in IL-4 group was increased ( P-'CO. 05); compared with control group, the proliferation rate of the breast cancer 4T1 cells in estradiol group was increased ( P<0. 05); compared with IL-4 group or estradiol group, the proliferation rate of the breast cancer 4T1 cells in combination group was increased (P<0. 05). Compared with control group, the percentages of the breast cancer 4T1 cells at S phase and G/M phase in IL-4 group were increased (P∗C0. 05). and the percentage of the breast cancer 4T1 cells at G and Gi phases were decreased (P°-C0. 05); compared with control group, the percentage of the breast cancer 4T1 cells at S phase in estradiol group was increased ( P<0. 05). and the percentages of the breast cancer 4T1 cells at G and Gi phases were decreased (P<0.05). Compared with control group, the expression levels of ERa. p-Erk. p-P70S6K. and p-$6 in the breast cancer 4T1 cells in IL-4 group were increased ( P<0. 05). while the expression levels of p-$TAT6. ERa. p-Erk. p-P70$6K. $6. and p-$6 in the breast cancer 4T1 cells in estradiol group were increased (P<0.05); the expression levels of STAT6. p-$TAT6. ERa. p-ERK. p-P70$6K. and p-$6. in the breast cancer 4T1 cells in combination group were increased (P-C0. 05). Conclusion: The combination of IL-4 and estradiol can increase the expressions of IL-4 receptor (IL-4R) and estrogen receptor ( ER). and enhance the activation of Erkl. p70$6K kinase and phosphorylation of downstream $6 protein in the breast cancer 4T1 cells.

Objective: To study the inhibitory effect of iridoid glycosides from Boschniakia rossica (IGBR) combined with 5-Fu on epithelial-mesenchymal transition induced by TGF-β1 in human hepatoma SK-Hep1 and HepG2 cells, and compare the efficacy of drugs. Methods: The survival ability of HepG2 and SK-Hep1 cells was detected by MTT and the combination index (Q value) was calculated to judge the interaction of combined drugs. The EMT model of HepG2 and SK-Hep1 cells was established. The cell adhesion rate was detected by MTT. The expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) MMP2, MMP7, MMP9, Snail, and Slug was detected by Western blotting. The localization and expression intensity of E-cadherin and Vimentin was detected by immunofluorescence. Results: MTT showed that compared with the control group, the 5-FU group, IGBR group and combination group cell survival ability were decreased (P < 0.05) at 48 h after administration; IGBR and 5-Fu had an additive or synergistic effect. Compared with the model group, the adhesion rate of 5-FU group, IGBR group and combination group was reduced (P < 0.05). Western blotting results showed that compared with the control group, the expression of MMP2, MMP7, MMP9, Snail, Slug were up-regulated (P < 0.05) in the model group. Compared with the model group, the expression of MMP2, MMP7, MMP9, Snail and Slug were down-regulated (P < 0.05) in 5-FU group, IGBR group and combination group. Compared with the control group, immunofluorescence showed that the E-cadherin fluorescence intensity was decreased in the model group, but the Vimentin fluorescence intensity was increased. Compared with the model group, the E-cadherin fluorescence intensity was increased in 5-FU group, IGBR group and combined group, but the Vimentin fluorescence intensity was decreased. Conclusion: IGBR and 5-Fu can inhibit human hepatoma EMT. The combined drugs have the combined effect on HepG2 cells and synergistic effect on SK-Hep1 cells. The therapeutic effect on SK-Hep1 cells is better than HepG2 cells.

Objective: To investigate the molecular mechanisms of matrine (MAT) inhibiting the proliferation and migration of gastric cancer MGC-803 cells. Methods: MGC-803 cells were treated with different concentrations of MAT. MTT assay was used to test the proliferation activity of MGC-803 cells. The colony-forming assay was used to detect the colony formation ability of MGC-803 cells. Wound healing assay and Transwell chamber assay were used to detect the lateral and vertical migration abilities of MGC-803 cells, respectively. The cell cycle distribution was detected by FCM. The protein expression levels of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family members (MMP2 and MMP9) in MGC-803 cells were detected by Western blotting. Results: MAT significantly inhibited the proliferation (P < 0.01), colony formation (P < 0.05) and lateral and vertical migration (both P < 0.01) of MGC-803 cells, and blocked the cell cycle at G0/G1 phase (P < 0.01). MAT significantly decreased the expression levels of Vimentin (P < 0.05), Snail (P < 0.01), MMP2 (P < 0.01) and MMP9 (P < 0.01) proteins, while the expression level of E-cadherin protein was up-regulated (P < 0.05). Conclusion: MAT may effectively suppress the proliferation and migration of gastric cancer MGC-803 cells, and block cell cycle at G0/G1 phase. The mechanism may be related to the regulation of EMT-related protein expression.

Objective: To investigate the effect of baicalein (BAI) on the apoptosis of gastric cancer MGC-803 cells. Methods: After MGC-803 cells were treated with different concentrations of BAI, the proliferation and cell apoptosis of MGC-803 cells were detected by MTT and FCM assays, respectively. The cell apoptosis bodies formation of MGC-803 cells after treatment with different concentrations of BAI was observed by Hoechst 33342 staining, and the expression levels of the apoptosis-related proteins of MGC-803 cells were detected by Western blotting. Results: The 5, 10, 15, 25 and 50 mol/L BAI could inhibite the proliferation of gastric cancer MGC-803 cells (all P < 0.05). The apoptotic rate of gastric cancer MGC-803 cells after treatment with 10, 15 and 25 mol/L of BAI was increased (all P < 0.05). The number of apoptotic bodies in gastric cancer MGC-803 cells after treatment with 10, 15 and 25 mol/L of BAI was increased by Hoechst 33342 staining (all P < 0.05). The expression levels of cleaved-caspase-3 and cleaved-poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) in MGC-803 cells were up-regulated after treatment with BAI, and the expression level of Bcl-2 was down-regulated (all P < 0.01). Conclusion: BAI can suppress the proliferation of gastric cancer MGC-803 cells, and induce the cell apoptosis. The mechanism may be related to the regulation of the expressions of the apoptosis-related proteins including caspase-3, PARP and Bcl-2 by BAI.

Objective: To study the inhibition and the mechanism of Hygrophorus lucorum polysaccharide (HLP) on H22 transplanted tumor in mice. Methods: The H22 transplanted models of mice were established. Sixty mice were divided into six groups: control, model, cytoxan (CTX, 200 mg/kg) positive control, low-, mid-, and high-dose (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg) HLP groups. On the day 2 after being inoculated with H22 tumor cells, mice were ig given HLP once daily for consecutive 10 d. And then the body weight change, tumor growth inhibitory rate, and spleen and thymus indexes were calculated; the serum levels of TNF-α, IL-2, VEGF, and albumin (Alb) were determined. The activities of SOD, GSH-Px, CAT, and the contents of GSH and MDA in liver homogenates, as well as the number of WBC were detected. Results: The tumor growth inhibitory rate of HLP was over 30%. The treatment with HLP significantly increased the body weight, spleen index, and the number of WBC, elevated the serum levels of IL-2, reduced the VEGF, promoted the hepatic SOD, GSH-Px, CAT activities, and GSH content, and decreased the MDA in liver homogenates. Conclusion: HLP has an antitumor effect on H22 transplanted tumor in mice, and the possible mechanisms may be due to its antioxidant activity, regulation of immunofunction, and anti-angiogenetic action.

Aim To investigate the molecular mechanisms of the dual inhibitor of mammalian rapamycin target protein (mTOR) AZD8055 in migration and EMT process inhibition of the human cholangiocarcinoma cell line HuCCTl. Methods The viability of HuCCTl cells treated with different concentrations of AZD8055 was measured by MTT assay, and the colony formation ability of HuCCTl was detected by colony formation assay. The effect of AZD8055 on the motility of HuCCTl cells was examined by wound healing assay and Tran-swell assay. The expression levels of the protein associated with Akt/mTOR pathway, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process and DEK were detected by Western blot. The interaction relationship between AZD8055, DEK and Akt signaling pathway was analyzed by STITCH and GeneMania databases. Cholangiocarcinoma cells'proliferation, migration capacities and Akt/mTOR signaling pathway-related protein expression levels were detected after DEK gene silencing. Results Compared with control group, AZD8055 inhibited the proliferation and migration capacities of cholangiocarcinoma cells, and suppressed the expression levels of Akt/mTOR signaling pathway-related markers, down-regulated DEK expression and inhibited EMT process. DEK silence significantly inhibited cell proliferation, migration and significantly decreased the phosphorylation levels of Akt, S6, and 4EBP1. Conclusions AZD8055 treatment inhibits the migration and EMT progression of HuCCTl cells, and its mechanism is associated with DEK down-regulation and inhibition of Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the protective effect of Radix Rhapontici water extract (RRWE) on the damage of vascular endothelial cells induced by tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) in vitro. METHODS: The cellular model was established by treating human umbilical vein endothelial cells with TBHP, and randomly assigned to 4 groups:the control, TBHP, low and high-dose RRWE groups. Cell viability was tested by MTT assay, the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were measured by colorimetric method, the reactive oxygen species (ROS), apoptosis, and mitochondrial membrane potentials were observed by fluorescent staining, and the protein expressions of NF-κB, JNK, Bax, Bcl-2 and caspase-3 were determined with Western blotting method. RESULTS: Pretreatment with RRWE significantly increased the cell viabilities, reduced ROS levels, decreased MDA formation, increased the GSH contents and SOD activities, elevated the mitochondrial membrane potentials, down-regulated the p-JNK and p-NF-κB levels, reduced Bax/Bcl-2 ratios, suppressed caspase-3 activation, and inhibited cell apoptosis of vascular endothelial cells. CONCLUSION: RRWE has a protective effect on the damage of vascular endothelial cells induced by TBHP in vitro, and suppresses the cell apoptosis maybe through inhibiting JNK and NF-κB activation.

Objective To disclose the molecular mechanism of calycosin-7-O-β-D-glucoside (CG) accumulation in Astragalus membranaceus, we cloned PAL genes and analyzed the expression patterns of them and changes of CG contents in different tissues of A. membranaceus. Methods PAL genes were cloned with the methods of homology cloning and RACE technique using the total RNA as template and the analysis of bioinformatics on the cloned genes was carried out, gene expressions in root, stem, and leaf were determined with real-time PCR method, and CG content in root, stem, and leaf were analyzed by HPLC methods. Results Three PAL genes were cloned from A. membranaceus. The genbank accession number was KY086279 (AmPAL1), KY086280 (AmPAL2), and KY086281 (AmPAL3), respectively; The full-length cDNA of them was 2 508 bp, 2 401 bp, and 2 498 bp, respectively; And they all consisted of 2 157 bp open reading frame encoding 718 amino acids. Deduced AmPAL proteins had typical active sequences of PAL proteins, they were homology with other PAL proteins, and they shared the highest identities with PAL proteins of leguminous plants. Phylogenetic tree analysis showed AmPAL1 belonged to the different sub-class with the sub-class of AmPAL2 and AmPAL3. Real-time PCR analysis indicated that expression levels of AmPALs were different from each other, the expression level of AmPAL1 was the highest, the expression level of AmPAL2 was the next, and that of AmPAL3 was lowest in all detected tissues, and only the expression levels of AmPAL2 was similar to the changes of CG contents in different tissues (root > stem > leaf). Conclusion The cloned AmPAL1, AmPAL2, and AmPAL3 from A. membranaceus were typical genes of PAL, each might have different function in developing of different tissues, and AmPAL2 might involve in CG accumulation in different tissues.