Shanyao (Dioscorea opposita Thunb.) is the one of the conventional herbs in the clinical practice, which is good at nourishing yin, and entering the lung, spleen and kidney meridian. Through analysis on all formulae contain-ing Shanyao in past dynasties, we found out the top 30 kinds of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs for the highest frequency in combination with Shanyao, among which there were 28 herbs recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong's Classic of the Materia Medica) and 23 herbs were considered as the top grade medicinals. This article was focused on the analysis of the compatibility meaning and rules of Shanyao and supplementing medic-inals in order to provide scientific basis for clinical formulae and daily health cultivation so as to make good use of Shanyao.

Objective To detect the levels of CD+4 CDHi25 CDLo127 regulatory T (Treg) cells and NKG2D-expressing NK cells in peripheral blood of lung cancer patients and investigate their relationship,and explore their roles in the immune escape of lung cancer and clinical significance.Methods The levels of CD+4 CDHi25 CDLo127 Treg cells,NK cells and NKG2D-expressing NK cells were measured in peripheral blood of 70 lung cancer patients and 50 healthy controls.Results Compared with control group,the levels of CD+4 CDHi25 CDLo127 Treg cells enormously increased [(8.4±4.1) ％,(6.7±1.7) ％] (t =3.09,P ＜ 0.05),while the value of NKG2D obviously decreased [(83.3±4.9) ％,(87.4±2.9) ％] (t =3.16,P ＜ 0.05); And the group of NK cells is not different [(15.6±8.3) ％,(17.2±4.2) ％] (t =-1.33,P ＞ 0.05); NKG2D-expressing NK cells had a perfect negative correlation with CD+4 CDLo25 CDLo127 Treg cells (r =-0.302,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Accumulation of Treg cells in serum may lead to the down-modulation of NKG2D-expressing NK which participates the tumor immune escape.They may be potential indicators evaluating immune functions and prognosis of lung cancers.

Objective The aim of this study is to investigate CD+8 natural killer T cell receptors NKG2D and NKG2A expression in peripheral blood of patients with lung cancer and discuss the relation between imbalance expression of NKG2A and NKG2D and tumor immune escape. Methods Flow cytometry was used to determine the percentage of NKG2D and NKG2A-expressing of CD+8 NKT cells in peripheral blood of 95 untreated lung cancer patients and 50 healthy controls. Results NKG2D was lower expressed on CD+8 NKT in lung cancer, the level of NKG2D in patients (77.07±5.77) % was significantly lower than that in the controls (84.13±4.49) % (t =8.14, P <0.05). In the TNM stage, the level of NKG2D in patients of Ⅰ-ⅢA, ⅢB, Ⅳ stage were (81.07±5.02) %, (76.95 ±4.70)%, (72.80±5.16) %, respectively, the level of NKG2D was significantly decreased in order (F =18.74, P <0.05). NKG2A was expressed higher on CD+8 NKT in lung cancer, the level of NKG2A in patients (33.58±8.82) % was significantly higher than that in the controls (25.31 ±8.38) % (t =-5.46, P<0.05). In the TNM stage, the level of NKG2A in patients of Ⅰ - Ⅲ A, ⅢB, Ⅳ stage were (25.10±6.93) %, (33.24±3.76) %, (43.64±6.10) %, respectively, the level of NKG2A was significantly increased in order (F =75.73,P <0.05). Conclusion Imbalance expression of NKG2A and NKG2D may restrain the function of CD+8 NKT cell of lung cancer patients in peripheral blood and that may be one of important factors in tumor immunological escape.

Objective To investigate the effects of low carbohydrate on body weight,glucose and lipid metabolism,sex hormones and conception of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with obese patients.Methods Sixty-four patients with PCOS and obesity and fertility were enrolled in this study from November 2015 to December 2016,and were randomly divided into low-carbohydrate diet group (study group) and control group.Before and after the intervention,the body weight,body fat composition analysis,reproductive endocrine hormone,glucose and lipid metabolism,menstrual cycle changes and conception were measured at 12 weeks after intervention.Results (1) After 12 weeks of treatment,the body weight,waist circumference,Body Mass Index(BMI)and visceral fat area of the study group were lower than those of the control group,the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).(2) After 12 weeks of treatment,fasting blood glucose (FPG) of the two groups had no significant difference (P ＞ 0.05),while the 2 h postprandial blood glucose (PPG) of study group was significantly lower than the control group,the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).After treatment,the fasting insulin (FINS) of the study group and control groupwas respectively decreased by 48.8％ and 25.3％ compared with the baseline,the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).(3) After treatment,the testosterone (T),free androgen index (FAI) and luteinizing hormone (LH) of the two groups decreased,compared to the control group,the study group decreased significantly (P ＜ 0.05).(4) The recovery rate of menstrual cycle and natural pregnancy rate in the study group were significantly better than those in the control group (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Low carbohydrate diet combined with metformin and moderate intensity exercise can effectively reduce weight,improve glucose,lipid metabolism and sex hormone levels,improve the natural pregnancy rate.

Objective To assess the reflectance confocal microscopic features of childhood lichen planus (LP),and to evaluate the performance of reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) in the diagnosis of childhood LP.Methods RCM was performed for imaging of lesions in 35 children with LP.Then,biopsies were carried out at the same sites followed by histopathological examination.A comparison was conducted between confocal microscopic and histopathological findings.All the 35 cases were diagnosed based on clinical manifestations and histopathological findings.Results RCM imaging of lesions in the 35 cases showed cellular edema forming lowly reflective areas in the epidermis,sharp transition between the granular and spinous layers,and infiltration of moderately reflective inflammatory cells,which corresponded to wedge-shaped thickening of the granular layer on pathological examination.The dermo-epidermal junction was unclear,and dermal papillary rings were obscure or absent with infiltration of inflammatory cells arranged in lamelliform structures around the dermo-epidermal junction,which corresponded to interface dermatitis on histopathological examination.A band-like infiltration of inflammatory cells,including big,highly reflective oval or stelliform pigmentophages and small,moderately reflective round lymphocytes,was observed in the dermis,and the thickness of infiltration was measurable.Dilated blood vessels were longitudinally distributed in the papillary dermis with perivascular infiltration of inflammatory cells and pigmentophages.RCM images were highly consistent with histopathological findings in these patients.Conclusion RCM,as a real-time non-invasive imaging technique,can serve as an auxiliary examination method for the diagnosis of childhood LP.

This study was aimed to explore the clinical efficiency of modified Xiao-Y ao (XY) powder and acupuncture in the treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (D-IBS). A total of 90 D-IBS patients were randomly divided into the treatment group and control group, with 45 patients in each group. Patients in the treatment group received acupuncture combined with modified XY powder. Patients in the control group received oral administration of montmorillonite powder, compound glutamine enteric-coated capsules, compound azintamide enteric coated tablet. Four weeks were one treatment course. After two treatment courses, the pretreatment and posttreatment symptom score, the score of Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD)/(HAMA), and the overall efficacy were compared. The results showed that compared with pretreatment, clinical symptoms were improved in varying degrees after treatment in both groups (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). HAMD and HAMA were significantly decreased (P < 0.05). The treatment group had obvious advantages compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The overall efficacy of the treatment group was 91.11%, which was significantly higher than the control group of 68.89%(P < 0.05). It was concluded that modified XY powder and acupuncture can quickly relieve gastrointestinal symptoms, improve anxiety and depression. It is an effective treatment method for D-IBS.

Objective To investigate the electrophysiological characteristics of atrial tachycardia (AT) originating from the side of the bundle of His, and to analyze the efficacy and safety of transcatheter radiofrequency ablation via the right side of the bundle of His and left noncoronary sinus of aorta for the treatment of AT. Methods A total of 12 patients with AT originating from the side the bundle of His, which was confirmed by conventional electrophysiological study and atrial activation patterns, were included in this study. The patient’s age ranged from 12 to 64 years old with a mean of (47.4±14.6) years. The mapping was carried out at the right side of the bundle of His and radiofrequency ablation was performed. When the ablation procedure failed, or the junction zone rhythm or atrioventricular block occurred, ablation via the left noncoronary sinus of aorta was employed. Results Atrial stimulation could repeatedly induce and terminate AT in all the 12 patients, the average cycle length was (327±76) ms. TA was terminated within 10 seconds after the start of ablation in 10 patients during their AT attacks. Ablation was unsuccessful in 2 patients. Ablation via the right side of His bundle was successfully accomplished in 2 patients, and the ablation via the left noncoronary sinus of aorta was successfully carried out in 8 patients. The average follow-up time was 1-6 years, and no recurrence of AT was observed. Conclusion Atrial tachycardia originating from the side of the bundle of His has certain electrophysiological characteristics, and transcatheter radiofrequency ablation is safe and effective for its treatment. Ablation via the left noncoronary sinus of aorta should be considered as a strategy of priority.

A novel suspension array technology was established for the detection of three kinds of veterinary drug residues: chloramphenicol, clenbuterol and 17-β-estradiol. The three conjugates in which veterinary drugs coupled with BSA were immobilized on the solid carrier of the suspension microarray-polystyrene fluorescent microspheres/beads as detective probes. Indirect competitive technology was employed. Competitive reactions between the veterinary drugs in the aqueous phase and the veterinary drugs-BSA conjugates on the beads for coupling with their complimentary specific biotinylated monoclonal antibodies were carried out. And then, straptavidin-phycoerythrin was added for coupling and the fluorescent signals were captured. Afterwards the detective standard curves were plotted. The regular ELISA standard curves of the three veterinary drugs were also plotted. Comparison between suspension array and regular enzymE-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was in the respects of the detective technology, the detection limits, the detective ranges, the samples detection and the multi-analysis. Suspension array technology is distinct advantageous except for specificity. There was well consistent performance between the two methods. The high-throughput suspension array provides a novel method for multi-analysis of veterinary drugs with simple operation, sensitive, rapid and low costing.

Objective To explore the relationship of hepatocholangiocarcinoma and hepatolithiasis and to(increase) the early diagnosis of this disease.Methods The clinical data of 24 cases of(hepatocholangiocacinoma) associated with hepatolithiasis were retrospectively analyzed.Results The occurrence rate of hepatolithiasis concomitant with hepatocholangiocarcinoma was 2.8%(24 of 860 cases),and all of the tumors were located in the area of the bile duct with hepatolithiasis.Biliary atypical epithelial hyperplasia and cholangiocarcinoma were simultaneously present in some of the pathological sections.In this series,the correct diagnostic rate of hepatolithiasis associated with a space-occupying lesion in the liver before operation by ultrasonograph was 40.9%,by CT was 53.8% and by MRI/MRCP was 66.7%.17 cases(70.8%) were resected,and the radical resection rate was 33.3%(8/24).Palliative resection was done in 37.5%of cases(9/24).The 1-and 3-year survival rate was 62.5%,and(25.0)% respectively,in the group of radical resection;was 33.3% and 11.1% respectively,in the group with palliative resection;and 0% in the pathological biopsy group.Conclusions Long-term recurrent hepatolithiasis is an important cause for the development of hepatocholangiocarcinoma.The misdiagnostic rate of the disease was high,and the treatment results and prognosis were poor.It is important to pay more attention to the reasons for delaying the diagnosis of hepatolithiasis-related cholangiocarcinoma and take the appropriate preventative measures to assist in its early diagnosis.

The anti-tumor activity of curcumin against androgen-independent prostate cancer cells in vitro and the possible mechanism were investigated. After curcumin treatment, the effect of curcumin on the proliferation of prostate cancer PC-3 cells was assessed by CFSE staining. Flow cytometery (FCM) was performed to analyze the cell cycle and the induction of apoptosis of tumor cells. A luciferase reporter gene assay was used to determine the effects of curcumin on the activities of intracellular NF-κB and AP-1 signaling pathways. The results showed curcumin could effectively inhibit the proliferation of PC-3 cells in vitro (P<0.05). Cells were arrested at G(2)/M phase. After curcumin treatment, the percentage of apoptotic cells was significantly higher than in control group (P<0.05). The results of the luciferase assay revealed that curcumin selectively inhibited the activities of the NF-κB and AP-1 signaling pathways in PC-3 cells significantly. It was suggested that curcumin could exert anti-tumor activity against androgen-independent prostate cancer cells in vitro by inhibiting cellular proliferation and inducing apoptosis, which was probably contributed to the inhibition of transcription factors NF-κB and AP-1.