OBJECTIVE: To compare TLC fingerprints between different batches of compound Herba taraxaci enemas (CHTE) ant to lay a foundation for establishing a more stable preparation technics and quality standards for CHTE. METHODS: The chloroform extract of 2 batches of CHTE were chromatographed by TLC and the samples were scanned by TLC scanner at a single wavelength of 280nm,the difference between different batches was compared. RESULTS: The TLC of chloroform extracts was well-separated,there were 6 common peaks and 2 non-common peaks in the TLC of 2 batches of samples, with some of the peaks identified in terms of the medicinal material categories, but there was a significant difference in contents among the common peaks. CONCLUSIONS: It was hard to guarantee the relative conformity in numbers of components and the contents between different batches of preparations,the preparation technics and quality standard of raw materials remain to be further optimized and the quality standard for Chinese herb medicinal preparations in hospital should be improved further.

Objective To investigate the predictive factors of long-term outcome of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST).Methods The clinical data of 26 patients with CVST were analyzed retrospectively.The clinical outcome was assessed with the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 6 months after symptom onset.Univariate and multivariate analysis were used to determine the independent predictors of the long-term poor outcome.Results The mRS scores for 26 patients with CVST:0 to 1 in 19 cases,2 in 2 cases,3 to 5 in 3 cases,and 6 in 2 cases.19.2％ of patients had poor outcome (mRS score,≥3),and the mortality rate was 7.7％.The survivors did not have any recurrence within 6 months.Univariate analysis showed that disturbance of consciousness,papilloedema,cerebral edema,and cerebral deep venous thrombosis were the possible risk factors for poor outcome,while headache was the main clinical manifestation,which was negatively correlated with the poor prognosis.Multivariate regression analysis showed that disturbance of consciousness was an independent predictor of poor outcome in patients with CVST (odds ratio,48.0,95％ confidence interval 2.311 to 997.176,P =0.012).Conclusions The long-term outcome of the patients was better,disturbance of consciousness was an independent predictor of poor outcome at 6 months after the onset.

Objective: To explore the relationship between thyroid hormone levels and prolonged recovery after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in congenital heart disease (CHD) children younger than 1 year of age. Methods: A total of 186 CHD children younger than 1 year treated in our hospital from 2014-01 to 2015-01 were retrospectively summarized. According to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) stay time, the patients were divided into 2 groups: Prolonged recovery group, the patients stated in PICU≥5 days,n=39 and Non-prolonged recovery group, the patients stayed in PICU<5 days,n=147. Thyroid hormone levels within 24 hours of operation with prolonged recovery conditions were studied. Results: Compared with Non-prolonged recovery group, the patients in Prolonged recovery group showed decreased levels of FT3 (2.02 ± 0.48) pg/ml vs (2.27 ± 0.46) pg/ml, TT3 (0.59 ± 0.30) ng/dl vs (0.71 ± 0.24) ng/dl and TT4 (5.39 ± 2.58)μg/ml vs (6.49 ± 2.20) μg/ml, allP<0.05; while the levels of free thyroid hormone and thyrotropin were similar between 2 groups,P>0.05. Multivariable logistical regression analysis presented that low level of FT3 within 24 hours of operation was the independent risk factor for prolonged recovery (OR= 0.32, 95% CI 0.12-0.84,P=0.02); linear regression analysis indicated that post-operative reduction of thyroid hormone was related to low body weight of the patients (r=0.11,P<0.001). Conclusion: Lower body weight was usually having lower level of FT3 within 24 hours of operation, which was the independent predictor for prolonged recovery in CHD children younger than 1 year after cardiac surgery.

Objective To investigate the role of protein kinase C (PKC) in induction of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretion by isoflurane in primary cultured rat cardiomyocytes. Methods Primary cultured neonatal rat cardiomyocytes were randomly divided into 6 groups ( n = 6 each): control group (group C), 3 different concentration isoflurane groups (group Ⅰ1-3 ), PKC inhibitor calphostin C group (group P), and PKC inhibitor + isoflurane group (group PI). The cells were exposed to 0.7%, 1.4% and 2.1% isoflurane for6 h in group Ⅰ1-3 respectivly. Calphostin C was added to the culture medium with a final concentration of 50 nmol/L in group P. Calphostin C was added to the culture medium with a final concentration of 50 nmol/L, then the cells were exposed to 1.4% isoflurane for 6 h in group PI. VEGF concentrations and expression of PKC isoforms were determined by ELISA and Western blot respectively. Results Compared with group C, the VEGF concentration was significantly increased in group Ⅰ2 and Ⅰ3, and PKCε expression was down-regulated in the cytoplasm while upregulated in the cytomembrane in group Ⅰ2 ( P ＜ 0.01 ), but no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in group Ⅰ2 ( P ＞ 0.05). PKCα, PKCδ and PKCζ expression was significantly higher in the cytoplasm than in the cytomembrane in group C and Ⅰ2. VEGF concentrations were gradually increased with the increase in isoflurane concentrations ( P ＜ 0.05). VEGF concentrations were significantly lower in group PI than in Ⅰ2 ( P ＜0.05) .Conclusion Isoflurane induces VEGF secretion in primary cultured rat cardiomyocytes through translocation of PKCε from the cytoplasm to the cytomembrane, suggesting that it is a mechanism of the cardioprotective effects of isoflurane.

Objective To investigate the relationship between serum 10-hydroxycarbazepine (MHD, the main active metabolite of oxcarbazepine) concentration and oxcarbazepine efficacy and safety, and to optimize rational use of oxcarbazepine. Methods A total of 553 patients were enrolled in a self-controlled and open-label trial to assess the efficacy and safety of oxcarbazepine as monotherapy. The steady state serum MHD trough concentrations after dose were determined by SPE-HPLC. The relationship between MHD level and efficacy were evaluated by logistic regression model and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results A total of 498 patients (90.1%) were effective and 404 patients (73.1%) were seizure free after oxcarbazepine monotherapy in this study. The clinical therapeutic range of steady state serum MHD trough concentrations observed in this study was 5 - 20 mg ? L-1 , and the corresponding 95% distribution interval of oxcarbazepine daily dose was 9. 0 -34.5 mg?kg-1?d-1 . Logistic regression results indicated a positive correlation of antiepileptic efficacy with serum MHD trough concentration within 0.9-30.0 mg?L-1 . The ROC area (95% confidence interval) of MHD trough concentration as the predictor for efficacy was 0.964 (0.938- 0.990), which showed accurate predictions. Most of patients whould have good antiepileptic efficacy while the steady-state serum MHD trough concentration remains above 8 mg?L-1 . Adverse effects were observed in 104 patients (18.8%) during oxcarbazepine dose escalation phase, and 23 patients (4.2%) during maintenance phase. There were no severe adverse effects associated with oxcarbazepine in this study. Patients with serum MHD concentrations >20 mg?L-1 were at greater risk of developing adverse effects. Conclusion Oxcarbazepine therapeutic efficacy and safety are associated with MHD trough level closely, so it is necessary to monitor MHD concentration.

Objective To investigate the clinical application value of strong ion gap(SIG)generated by the third generation equa-tion following pH and the anion gap(AG)in critically ill patients.Methods On the basis of the determination results of blood gas and blood biochemistry,the equation in the Stewart-Figge methodology was adopted to calculate SIG.Results (1)There were sta-tistically significant differences in K+ ,Na+ ,HCO3 - ,AG,pH,PO4 3 - ,ALB,SIG and Cr between the critical illness groups and the control group(P <0.05).(2)The SIG mean value ratio the death group to non-death group was 3.04,the difference was the big-gest,P <0.05,AG and Cr took the second place.Conclusion SIG as a new indicator in combination with other biochemical and blood gas indicators,such as the HCO3 - ,AG,pH,PO4 3 - ,Cr and lactic acid can reflect the situation of the acid-base disorders in critically ill patients and plays a strong indicative role in predicting the disease development trends.

Objective To investigate the effect of ischemic post-conditioning (IPO) on the level of Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in acute ischemia - reperfusion (I/R) injury of lung in order to illuminate its protective mechanism.Methods Forty-eight adult SD rats were randomly divided (random number) into 6groups ( n =8 each):sham operation group ( S group) ; I/R group in which the hilum of left lung was clamped for 45 min followed by 105 min reperfusion; IPO group in which left lung hilum was clamped for 45min and post - conditioned by alternation of 30 s reperfusion with 30 s re-occlusion for three times before perfect perfusion for 102 min; Hemin (HM) + I/R group; ZnPPⅨ (zinc protoporphyrin Ⅸ) + IPO group and HM + S group.Arterial partial pressure of oxygen ( PaO2 ) and malondialdehyde (MDA) content in blood serum were assayed.The left lung was removed for determination of wet/dry (W/D) lung weight ratio and level of HO-1 protein was detected by immunohistochemical technique and pathohistological changes were observed under light microscopic examination. Comparisons among multiple groups were studied by using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Statistical comparisons within groups were analyzed by using paired t -test.Results The level of HO-1 in lung tissue was significantly increased in the I/R group compared with the S group and the HM + S group (P ＜0.01,P ＜0.05).Compared to the I/R group,the IPO and the HM + I/R groups had significant higher level of HO-1 ( P ＜ 0.05,P ＜ 0.01 ).The PaO2 was significantly lower in all experimental groups than that in the S group (90 ± 11 ) mmHg.However,the values of PaO2 in the IPO and the HM + I/R groups were higher than that in the I/R group (P ＜ 0.01 ).In addition to severe lung tissue damage evidenced by pathohistological changes,the lung wet/dry (W/D) weight ratio and MDA level in blood serum were significantly higher in the I/R group than those in the S group (P ＜0.01 ),whereas the lung damage was attenuated either by IPO or by HM pretreatment (P ＜ 0.05,IPO or HM + I/R vs.I/R).Conclusions IPO can attenuate the lung ischemia - reperfusion injury through upregulating the level of HO-1 protein and inhibiting lipid peroxidation injury.

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BJECTIVE　To identify the fruits of Lycium barbarum L.(LB) and Lycium chinense Mill.(LC).METHODS　The proteins and polypeptides from the fruits of LB and LC were analysed by high-performance capillary electrophoresis.RESULTS　LB could be distinguished from LC by their electrophorograms.CONCLUSION　HPCE could be used for the pharmacognostic identification of Fructus Lycii.

In September 2012, the Assessment for Ethics Review of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Re-search with Human Participants (named CAP, Chinese medicine assessment human research protection system) was officially commissioned to the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies to organize by the State Ad-ministration of TCM. Through the assessment of 20 medical institutions, a comprehensive analysis on ethical re-view platform was conducted. Combined with current regulatory system of ethics in the U.S., this article discussed independent assessment on important CAP features of local brands, the practice and benefit of construction pro-motion based on assessment and continuous improvement, as well as the importance of vigorously promote CAP assessment .