Objective To study the mechanisms of nerve cell apoptosis after traumatic brain injury and the influences of CTP on rats after brain trauma. Methods The model of severe closed traumatic brain injury (TBI) was used. A total of 300 Wistar rats were divided randomly into TBI group, CTP treatment group, and sham operation group. The Fas protein expression and neural apoptosis in each group were observed at 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 72, 168, and 336 h after TBI. At the same time, the rest 12 rats were employed as the normal controls. Immunohistochemistry and TUNEL staining were used to observe the neural apoptosis and the expression of Fas protein in hippocampus of rats after TBI. Results Increased expression of Fas protein and neural apoptosis were found in the rat hippocampus after TBI. Conclusion The increased expression of Fas protein may result in neural apoptosis after TBI. CTP can reduce the expression of Fas protein and neural apoptosis.

AIM: To explore the inhibitory effect and mechanism of compound salvia miltiorrhiza on ovarian cancer by using network pharmacology and molecular docking knowledge. METHODS: The core components of compound salvia miltiorrhiza and the inhibitory effect of compound salvia miltiorrhiza on ovarian cancer cell cycle were studied by combining the methods of MTT cell cycle inhibition and MTT signal network of compound salvia miltiorrhiza. RESULTS: Based on network pharmacology, the core components of compound salvia miltiorrhiza were luteolin and quercetin, and the core target of the disease was VEGFA, SRC, EGFR, hsp90aa1. The docking mode between the core component and the core target EGFR was verified and analyzed by molecular docking. Finally, MTT colorimetry was used to verify that luteolin, one of the core components, significantly inhibited the proliferation of ovarian cancer cells. The results of flow cytometry showed that luteolin induced ovarian cancer A2780 cell cycle arrest in G1/S phase.CONCLUSION: Compound salvia miltiorrhiza preparation can inhibit the proliferation of ovarian cancer cells, which may be related to PI3K Akt signal pathway mediated by EGFR; Network pharmacology and molecular docking technology have important predictability and possibility for the treatment of tumor by compound salvia miltiorrhiza, and have guiding significance for the role and mechanism of compound salvia miltiorrhiza against ovarian cancer cells.

Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) is a major enzyme responsible for nitric oxide (NO) production. Both eNOS and NO play an important role in regulating vessel structure and function through participating in the physiological and pathological process. Generally, the phosphorylation of eNOS has been recognized as a common mechanism for regulation of eNOS function. However, recent studies have demonstrated several other new mechanisms, such as acetylation, S-glutathionylation, and protein-protein interaction. This review highlights the basic structure and functions of eNOS as well as the relationship between regulation of eNOS activity and cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular Diseases ; Humans ; Nitric Oxide ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III ; Oxidation-Reduction ; Phosphorylation ; Protein Processing, Post-Translational

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of sodium hyaluronate gel in preventing adhesion after prophylactic enterostomy.Methods:One hundred and twenty four patients from 6 hospitals were enrolled in this prospective multi-center randomized controlled trial. Patients were randomized into the study group ( n=59) or the control group ( n=65).All patients underwent prophylactic enterostomy. Patients of study group received odium hyaluronate gel for adhesion-prevention,while those in control group did not receive any adhesion-prevention treatment. The incidence of moderate to severe adhesion around the incision in the stoma area were evalutated during stoma reduction surgery. Results:The incidence of moderate to severe adhesion around the incision in the stoma area was 6.3% in the study group, the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05) compared to that of the control group (32.6%). Conclusion:Sodium hyaluronate gel can safely and effectively reduce the incidence of moderate and severe adhesions after abdominal surgery.

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase (NOX) is a major source of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the cardiovascular system. The family of NOX includes seven isoforms, and expressed in different cardiovascular cell types and cell compartments, modulating multiple functions, such as cell proliferation, migration, differentiation, apoptosis, senescence, and inflammatory responses. The NOX-derived ROS are involved in many processes associated with cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetic vascular disease, ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction, and so on.
Cardiovascular Diseases ; Humans ; Hypertension ; NADPH Oxidases ; Oxidation-Reduction ; Oxidative Stress ; Reactive Oxygen Species