Objective To investigate the effect of activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor β/δ ( PPARβ/δ)on protein synthesis and expression of angiotensin (Ang)Ⅱ-induced hypertrophic myocytes(MC) in vitro.Methods Hypertrophy in neonatal rat cardiac MC culture was established with AngⅡ, then the effect of GW0742 on hypertrophy was detected.The synthetic rate of protein in MC was detected by 3 H-leucine incorporation.mRNA and protein expression of atrial natriuretic IL-1βwas measured by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction ( RT-PCR) and Western-blotting. Results and Conclusion GW0742 could reduce the synthetic rate of protein in hypertrophic MC while down-regulating the mRNA and protein expression of IL-1β, but no changes were observed after treatment with DMSO.The result demonstrated that activation of PPAR beta/delta inhibited cardiac hypertrophy in vitro and this effect might be related to inflammatory factors.

Aim To investigate the effect of atorvastatin on AngⅡ-induced hypertrophic myocytes in vitro.Methods Hypertrophy in neonatal rat cardiac myocytes(MC) was established via culture with angiotensin Ⅱ(AngⅡ),then the effect of atorvastatin on the hypertrophy was detected.The surface area of MC was analyzed with the aid of NIH Image J software,and the synthetic rate of protein in MC was detected with()~3H-leucine incorporation.mRNA expression of atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP),brain natriuretic peptide(BNP) and Corin was measured using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Results The surface area,()~3H-leucine incorporation and mRNA expression of ANP,BNP and Corin in hypertrophic myocytes were decreased after treatment of atorvastatin in a dose-dependent manner,but no change was found in the myocytes treated with DMSO.Conclusion Atorvastatin inhibits cardiac hypertrophy in vitro and the role might be independent of the cholesterol lowering effect of atorvastatin.

Objective To design and develop a kind of venipuncture auxiliary device to use in the absence of light condition or patients with poor vein condition, and validate its clinical effect. Methods A total of 70 patients with shock were divided into experimental group (venipuncture auxiliary device group with 37 cases) and control group (non-device group with 42 cases) by random digits table method. The one-time puncture success rate and operating time were compared between two groups. Results The one-time puncture success rate was 94.59%(35/37) in experimental group and 78.57%(33/42) in control group, and there was significant difference, χ2=4.214, P<0.05. The time of establishing a single vein passage was (73.63±29.35) s in experimental group and (107.61±45.94) s in control group, and there was significant difference, t=3.656, P<0.05. Conclusions The device is small in size, low cost, easy to carry, the screen is clear, is a rapid infusion with explore vascular equipment. It can guide nurses accurately on vascular puncture, fast, smooth and effective transfusion puncture process.

To investigate the chemical compounds from the twigs of Euonymus alatus, nine compounds were isolated and identified as(+)-delta(2,11)-enaminousnic acid(1), 11-keto-beta-boswellic acid(2), acetyl 11-keto-beta-boswellic acid(3), camaldulenic acid(4), betulinic acid(5), 6beta-hydroxy-stigmast-4-en-3-one(6), 5-hydroxy-6,7-dimethoxyflavone(7), ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate(8), 4,4'-dimethoxy-1,1'-biphenyl(9). Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analysis. Among them, compound 1 was a new natural product. Compounds 2-4 and 7-9 were obtained from the Euonymus genus for the first time. In vitro study showed that compounds 2 and 3 showed significant anti-tumor activities to BEL-7402 and HCT-8 at the concentration of 10 mg x L(-1). The inhibition rate of compound 2 was 61.78% and 68.29%, whereas the inhibition rate of compound 3 had reached to 70.91% and 84.07%.
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Euonymus ; chemistry ; Humans

Data mining technology has become a powerful tool in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) research. In this paper, based on the principle and basic requirements of data mining, the mining methods and procedures were described. And then the application of data mining technology in Chinese medicine pair research was classified and summarized, such as the compatibility characters, characteristic pairs, dosage-effect relationship and property compatibility, which provide the direction and data base for modern research of Chinese medicine pair.
Cluster Analysis ; Data Mining ; methods ; Drug Interactions ; Drug Prescriptions ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; methods

Interleukin family plays an important role in cleating the infection of Toxoplasma gondii in the body of host such as destroying the infected cells,constructing immunity system and regulating immunity balance,and so on.Here we reviewed the role of several important interleukin family members so as to provide scientific basis for the treatment of Toxoplasma gondii infection.

Objectives To investigate the associations of the plasma homocysteine levels with the alterations in arterial stiffness in a commu-nity-based cohort. The gender differences in these associations were examined. Methods We evaluated the relationship between plasma homocysteine levels to three measures of vascular function [carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (CF-PWV), carotid-ankle PWV (CA-PWV) and heart rate corrected augmentation index (AI)] in 1680 participants (mean age:61.5 years;709 men, 971 women) from communities of Beijing, China. Results In univariate analysis, plasma homocysteine levels was positively related to the CF-PWV (r=0.211, P<0.0001) and CA-PWV (r=0.148, P<0.0001), whereas inversely associated with AI (r=?0.052, P=0.016). In multiple linear regression models adjusting for covariants, plasma homocysteine remained positively related to the CF-PWV (standardizedβ=0.065, P=0.007) in total cases. When the groups of men and women were examined separately, plasma homocysteine remained positively associated with the CF-PWV (standardizedβ=0.082, P=0.023) in men, whereas the relations between homocysteine and any of the arterial stiffness indices were not further present in women. Conclusions In Chinese population, plasma homocysteine levels are independently associated with alterations of large artery stiffness in men but not in women.

A 23-year-old man in remission from acute myeloblastic leukemia after allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation developed peripheral neuropathy presenting as sciatic and peroneal nerve deficits. Electrophysiological tests localized the lesions to the left sciatic and common peroneal nerve. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed nerve thickening and enhancement, while a positron emission tomography-computed tomography scan demonstrated increased fluorodeoxyglucose uptake tracking along the nerve, suggesting peripheral nerve infiltration. This report demonstrates an unusual presentation of acute leukemia relapse presenting as focal neuropathy

Abstract: Objective　To analyze the nucleic acid detection results of severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) by droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) and compare with the detection results of real-time fluorescence quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR), so as to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of detection, and to provide data support for optimizing the nucleic acid detection scheme of SARS-CoV-2. Methods　According to the SARS-CoV-2 specific primer probe published by the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a ddPCR detection method for SARS-CoV-2 was designed. One sample was selected for sensitivity test after gradient dilution; six respiratory virus nucleic acid positive samples including seasonal H3N2 influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 positive samples were selected for specificity test; five SARS-CoV-2 positive samples were selected for repeatability test; in addition, 30 positive and 20 negative SARS-CoV-2 samples were selected for multiple clinical samples testing, and the results were analyzed and compared with those of qRT-PCR. Results　The ddPCR method can specifically detect SARS-CoV-2, and directly obtain the original copy number of the sample target gene to achieve accurate quantification; the sensitivity test of gradient dilution positive samples showed that qRT-PCR detected target genes in part of the 10-5 dilution of samples, and no target genes were detected in 10-6 dilution, while ddPCR detected all target genes in both 10-5 and 10-6 dilution of samples. The detection limit of ddPCR was two orders of magnitude higher than that of qRT-PCR, and the sensitivity was higher than that of qRT-PCR; in the comparison of the repeatability test results of the two methods, the coefficient of variation of ddPCR was 1.266%-11.814%, lower than 1.729%-26.174% of qRT PCR, and the repeatability was higher than qRT-PCR; among 50 clinical samples, 30 positive samples of confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) were detected by both methods, SARS-CoV-2 was successfully detected by both methods, and 20 negative samples of COVID-19 were detected by both methods, and the results were negative, with a coincidence rate of 100.00% (50/50). Conclusion　The ddPCR method can accurately quantify SARS-CoV-2 with strong specificity, and its sensitivity and repeatability are higher than those of qRT-PCR, but it also has certain detection limitations and is more suitable for the detection of low load samples. In the actual detection, the two methods can be reasonably combined to improve the detection accuracy.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of atorvastatin on angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced hypertrophy of cardiac myocytes (MC) and the changes of mRNA expression of peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor alpha, gamma (PPAR alpha, gamma) subtypes in vitro.

METHODSHypertrophy in neonatal rat MC was established with Ang II and treated with atorvastatin. The surface area of MC was analyzed by the aid of NIH Image J software, and the synthetic rate of protein in MC was detected by (3)H-leucine incorporation. mRNA expression of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 9, MMP2, interleukin1beta (IL-1beta) and PPARalpha, gamma was measured by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

RESULTSChanges of MC were detected induced by Ang II, including increases in surface area, mRNA expression of ANP, BNP, MMP9, MMP2 and IL-1beta, and (3)H-leucine incorporation, as well as a decrease in mRNA expression of PPARalpha, gamma. Treatment with atorvastatin inhibited the changes above in a dose-dependent manner, but no change was found in treated with DMSO.

CONCLUSIONAtorvastatin inhibits cardiac hypertrophy in vitro. It is suggested that atorvastatin has a potential role in the prevention and treatment of cardiac diseases such as cardiac hypertrophy, and PPAR alpha and gamma maybe involved in this process.

Angiotensin II ; Animals ; Atorvastatin Calcium ; Cardiomegaly ; metabolism ; Cells, Cultured ; Gene Expression Regulation ; Heptanoic Acids ; pharmacology ; Myocytes, Cardiac ; drug effects ; metabolism ; PPAR alpha ; metabolism ; PPAR-beta ; metabolism ; Pyrroles ; pharmacology ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar ; Up-Regulation