Objective To study the protection of silibinin sunscreen on chronic UVB induced guinea pig skin apoptosis. Methods A total of 60 guinea pigs were randomly divided into four groups, blank group, UVB group, silibinin sunscreen group, anti-wrinkle day cream group (positive control), and 15 in each group. The UVB ultraviolet phototherapy instrument was used to irradiate guinea pig skin for 30 min once and twice per day, and then up to 15 days before the apoptosis of skin model has been set up. The silibinin sunscreen and anti-wrinkle day cream groups received silibinin sunscreen and anti-wrinkle day cream as intervetion, respectively. But the other two groups received nothing for intervention. The GSH-Px and SOD, and MDA kit were detected and compared. The westerrn blot detected caspase-3, Bax, Bcl-2 protein expression in each group. Results Compared with the UVB group, the contents of GSH-Px (8.79 ± 1.57 mg/g, 8.25 ± 2.07 mg/g vs. 4.66 ± 1.82 mg/g) and SOD (24.52 ± 5.43 U/mg, 27.81 ± 2.13 U/mg vs. 10.82 ± 3.40 U/mg) in the silibinin sunscreen group and anti-wrinkle day cream group increased significantly, and the content of MDA (7.91 ± 2.80 nmol/mg, 6.45 ± 1.86 nmol/mg vs. 13.57 ± 2.63 nmol/mg) decreased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expression ofcaspase-3 (0.44 ± 0.04, 0.38 ± 0.03 vs. 0.56 ± 0.06) and Bax (0.46 ± 0.05, 0.40 ± 0.06 vs. 0.75 ± 0.06) in the silibinin sunscreen group and anti-wrinkle day cream group decreased significantly, and the expression of Bcl-2 (0.39 ± 0.04, 0.43 ± 0.06 vs. 0.25 ± 0.05) increased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusions Protection of Silibinin Sunscreen on Chronic UVB Induced Guinea Pig Skin Apoptosis, mainly through enhancing GSH-Px and SOD activity and reducing MDA content, reducing the caspase-3, Bax protein expression and increasing the Bcl-2 protein expression.

Objective To investigate the liver protective effects of Xiaoyaosan in carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury in mice.Methods Thirty mice were randomly divided into a control group, a model group, and aXiaoyaosan group, with 10 mice in each group. The mice in theXiaoyaosan group were intragastrically administrated withXiaoyaosan, the mice in the remaining two groups were fed with an equal volume of distilled water. After 7 days, acute liver injury were inducedvia intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride peanut oil solution. The serum levels of alanine transaminase(ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), malondialdehyde(MDA)and superoxide dismutase(SOD)were measured, and pathological changes of liver tissue was tested after 16 hours.Results The serum levels of ALT(136.46±15.75 U/Lvs. 22.96±6.23 U/L), AST(145.37±16.39 U/Lvs. 31.89±7.26 U/L), and MDA level in the liver tissue(17.48±3.45 nmol/mgvs. 4.22±1.08 nmol/mg)in the model group were significantly higher than those in the control group(allP<0.01), SOD level in the liver tissue significantly lower than that in the control group(261.60±20.29 U/mgvs. 336.73±25.34 U/mg,P<0.01). The serum levels of ALT(89.38±6.96 U/L,P<0.01), AST(119.04±20.44 U/L, P<0.05), MDA level(10.30±2.22 nmol/mg,P<0.01) in the liver tissue in theXiaoyaosan group levels were significantly lower than those in the model group, and SOD level(304.77±31.71 U/mg,P<0.01) in the liver tissue were significantly higher than that in the model group.ConclusionXiaoyaosan has liver protective effects in carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury in mice.

Objective To study the rhubarb phenol and P38 inhibitor suppression on light aging of human skin HaCaT induced by UVB. Methods The potential of cell proliferation of the different concentrations of rhubarb phenol and P38 inhibitor (SB203580) on human skin HaCaT was detected by MTT method. The cells was divided into the control group, the model group, the rhubarb phenol group, the SB203580 group by random number table method after the 24 h incubation. The 10-6 mol/L rhubarb phenol and 10-7 mol/L SB203580 were added to the rhubarb phenol group and SB203580 group for 24h, The competence of cultured cell proliferation which was irradiated with UVB of intensity of 0.61mW/cm2, mutiply time of 7 min and distance of 10 cm for 24 h except the control group; Western Blot method detected rhubarb phenol and P38 inhibitor of the influence of P38, P-P38, TNF-α, IL-6 protein. Results Compared with control group, the cell proliferation in UVB group significantly reduced (P<0.01); Compared with UVB group, the expression of the P-P38 (0.419 ± 0.029, 0.398 ± 0.015 vs. 0.497 ± 0.051), TNF-α (0.435 ± 0.025, 0.411 ± 0.021 vs. 0.509 ± 0.040) and IL-6 (0.457 ± 0.027, 0.432 ± 0.018 vs. 0.478 ± 0.036) in rhubarb phenol and P38 inhibitor group significantly reduced (P<0.01). Conclusions The rhubarb phenol and P38 inhibitor could significantly suppress HaCaT cells light aging, and its mechanism may be related with inhibiting P38 signaling pathways, and inhibiting the secretion of inflammatory cytokines.

Objective To explore the mechanism of transforming growth factor-beta/p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (TGF-β/P38MAPK) signaling pathway that transformed corallin into a transforming growth factor-beta/p38 mitogen activated protein kinases (TGF-β/P38MAPK).Methods The hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs) were divided into blank group,positive group and 10-10,10-9,10-8,10-7,10-6,10-5,10-4,10-3 mol/L mycoralin solution groups according to the random number table method.After 24 h,the cell proliferation rate was determined by MTT assay.The HFSCs were divided into blank group,positive group and low,medium and high dose groups according to the random number table method.The positive group was added with 5 mol/L of alkaline fibroblast growth factor solution,while the low,medium and high dose groups were added with 10-7,10-6 and 10-5 mol/L of mycoralin solution for intervention.The cell proliferation rate was determined by MTT assay.The protein expressions ofTGF-β,phosphorylated P38(p-p38),P38,Bax and bcl-2 in cells were detected by Western blot,and mRNA expressions of Bax and bcl-2 in cells of each group were detected by real-time quantitative PCR.Results Compared with the blank group,the productivity of the cells (0.418 ± 0.031,0.412 ± 0.014,0.468 ± 0.024 vs.0.353 ± 0.006) in the 10-7,10-6 and 10-5 mol/L aucubin groups significantly increased (P＜0.01).Compared with the blank group,the protein expression of TGF-β (0.377 ± 0.027,0.338 ± 0.021,0.322 ± 0.017 vs.0.557 ± 0.017),p-p38 (0.270 ± 0.020,0.228 ± 0.013,0.216 ± 0.012 vs.0.461 ± 0.012),Bax (0.450 ± 0.017,0.365 ± 0.011,0.279 ± 0.006 vs.0.551 ± 0.015) in the low,medium and high dose groups significantly down-regulated,while the Bcl-2 (0.450 ± 0.017,0.365 ± 0.011,0.279 ± 0.006 vs.0.358 ± 0.011) protein expression significantly increased.Compared with the blank group,the expression of Bcl-2 (1.714 ± 0.028,2.514 ± 0.054,3.382 ± 0.084 vs.1.000 ± 0) mRNA increased,Bax (0.415 ± 0.020,0.353 ± 0.090,0.235 ± 0.114 vs.1.000 ± 0) mRNA in the low,medium and high dose groups significantly down-regulated (P＜0.01).Conclusions By regulating the TGF-β/p38MAPK signaling pathway,mycoralin can reduce the expression of downstream apoptotic factors,and promote the repair of damaged skin.

Objective: To explore the changes in liver function of Tibetan youth living in plateau with different body mass index (BMI) during the early stage of migration to the plain, and to provide scientific basis for high attitude de adaptation. Methods: A total of 3 035 Tibetan youth who firstly migrated to the plain (Shaanxi) from the plateau (Tibet) were selected as the research subjects, and were screened for symptoms of plateau de adaptation. Participants were divided into four groups: underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese, and received liver function test on the 3rd, 6th, 9th dayafter migration, respectively. Chi square test was used to detect the abnormal rate of liver function indicators among each group, and binary Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between BMI and abnormal liver function indicators. Results: The alanine aminotransferase(ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase(AST), γ glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) of overweight Tibetan male and obese Tibetan male and female adolescents, the total bile acid (TBA) of overweight Tibetan male and obese Tibetan female were higher than those of the normal weight group at the early stage of de adaptation( P <0.05). With the de adaptation for 3, 6, 9 days, the indexes showed an overall upward trend, including: direct bilirubin (DBIL) in overweight male and female adolescents, total protein (TP) and globulose (GLOB) in obese female adolescents( P <0.05). The abnormal rate of overweight group (male ALT: 13.9%), obesity group (male and female ALT, GGT: 34.3%, 26.7%, 11.4%, 13.3%; female AST:10.0%) was significantly higher than that in underweight (2.8%, 3.5%, 0, 1.0%, 1.5%) and normal group(3.5%, 3.4%, 0.9%, 3.6%, 4.1%)( χ 2=48.07, 20.55, 20.55, 17.93, 10.23 , P <0.05). Binary Logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for age and gender, overweight was positively correlated with abnormal ALT( OR=2.10, 95%CI =1.20-3.62). Obesity was positively correlated with abnormal ALT( OR=5.50, 95%CI =4.23-7.40) and GGT( OR=4.10, 95%CI =2.03-6.74)( P <0.05). Conclusion During the early stage of migration to the plain among Tibetan youth living on the plateau, changes in liver function indicators are related to BMI. Overweight and obese Tibetans have a higher abnormal rate of liver damage indicators. It is suggested that individuals with high risk of obesity should undergo health examination and medical supervision when migrates from plateau to plain.

Objective:To observe the effect of Buyang Huanwu Decoction on renal oxidative stress and NF-κB pathway in diabetic nephropathy rats.Methods:Sixty SD rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, low, medium, and high dose of Buyang Huanwu Decoction groups and metformin group, with 10 rats in each group. The normal group was given ordinary diet every day, and the other groups were given high-fat and high-sugar diet for 6 weeks, then intraperitoneally injected 35 mg/kg STZ to establish diabetic nephropathy model. After successful modeling, the rats were orally injected with 7.42, 14.84 and 29.68 g/kg of low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose Buyang Huanwu Decoction and metformin group was orally given metformin solution 0.2 g/kg. After 6 weeks of feeding, the body weight, 24h urinary protein, serum creatinine and urea nitrogen were detected. The levels of GSH-Px, SOD, CAT and MDA in rats' kidney of each group were detected. The protein expression levels of NF-κBp65, p-NF-κBp65, TNF-α and IL-6 in rats' kidney in each group were detected by Western Blot.Results:Compared with model group, the body weight of the low, medium and high dose of Buyang Huanwu Decoction groups were increased ( P<0.01), the content of 24 h urinary protein, serum creatinine and urea nitrogen were decreased ( P<0.05 or P<0.01),the content of GSH-Px , SOD, CAT were significantly increased ( P<0.05 or P<0.01), the content of MDA was significantly decreased ( P<0.05 or P<0.01), the expression of NF-κB p65 (0.53±0.07, 0.46±0.09, 0.42±0.10 vs. 0.67±0.13), p-NF-κB p65 (0.51±0.12, 0.43±0.06, 0.34±0.17 vs. 0.59±0.07), TNF-α (1.21±0.08, 1.17±0.04, 1.05±0.22 vs. 1.43±0.21), IL-6 (0.92±0.04, 0.89±0.25, 0.73±0.09 vs. 1.06±0.08) were significantly decreased ( P<0.05 or P<0.01). Conclusion:Buyang Huanwu Decoction can improve oxidative stress state and inflammatory damage in renal tissue. The mechanism may be related to the inhibition of NF-κB signaling pathway.