Growth year is one of the important factors for the quality of Polygala tenufolia. In this study, primary metabolites and secondary metabolites were compared in 1, 2 and 3 years old P. tenufolia cultivated in Shaanxi Heyang. The samples were subjected to ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UPLC)-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (Q-TOF MS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis, and the obtained data were analyzed using principal component analysis (PCA) and other statistical analysis methods. In addition, content and correlation of different metabolites were also calculated. The results showed no significance between main component contents in 2 year-old and 3 year-old P. Tenufolia, but 1 year-old was statistically different. The contents of primary metabolites, such as fructose, sucrose, and choline increased as time goes on, while glycine and raffinose decreased. The contents of secondary metabolites, such as onjisaponin Fg, polygalasaponin XXVIII, polygalasaponin XXXII increased, while polygalaxanthone III and parts of oligosaccharide multi-ester including tenuifoliose A, tenuifoliose C, tenuifoliose C2 and tenuifoliose H decreased with the extension of the growth years. Growth years has important impact on the quality of P. tenuifolia and the existing growing years of commodity P. tenuifolia have its scientific evidence. This study supplied a new method for the quality evaluation of Chinese medicinal materials.
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ; Mass Spectrometry ; Metabolomics ; Oligosaccharides ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry ; Polygala ; chemistry ; Quality Control

BACKGROUNDTo study the relationship of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and T cell lymphoma.

METHODSSixty cases of T cell lymphomas were examined for the presence of EBV using in situ hybridization for EBV encoded RNA (EBERs).

RESULTSEBERs were detected in tumor cells in 37(69.8%) of 53 cases with peripheral T cell lymphoma, but in none of seven cases of precursor T lymphoblastic lymphoma. The total detected EBERs were 37(61.6%) in 60 cases of T cell lymphomas. By Revised European-American Lymphoma(REAL) classification, EBERs were detected in 2/2 angioimmuno-blastic T cell lymphoma,17/18 angiocentric lymphoma, 4/6 anaplastic large cell lymphoma and 14/27 peripheral T cell lymphoma, unspecified (51.9%). The frequency of EBERs among the extranodal peripheral T cell lymphoma was higher than the nodal (P less than 0.01) there was no significant correlation with the sex, age and clinical stage.

CONCLUSIONSThis study indicated that high incidence of EBV was observed in peripheral T cell lymphoma, with predilection for angiocentric lymphoma and extranodal presentation.

Adult ; Aged ; DNA, Viral ; genetics ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections ; pathology ; virology ; Female ; Herpesvirus 4, Human ; genetics ; isolation & purification ; Humans ; Lymphoma, T-Cell ; pathology ; virology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Tumor Cells, Cultured

Objective To control the quality of realgar in compound Huanglian Ointment.Methods As2O3which is the toxic component of realgar was carried limit test by Gutzeit's test; Potassium sulfate, ammonium sulfate and sulfuric acid were used to digest, and then titration method was used to determine the content of As2S2in compound Huanglian Ointment. Results The content of the soluble As in compound Huanglian Ointment was no higher than 15.6 μg/g. The content of As2S2in compound Huanglian Ointment was no less than 2.21 mg/g. Conclusion The method is simple and easy,which can be applied as the quantity control method of compound Huanglian Ointment.

As the carrier of water-insoluble drugs, microspheres can play a role in increasing solubility and delaying releasing essence. The objective of this study was to improve the solubility and to delay the release of a newly discovered antitumor compound 3β-hydroxyolea-12-en-28-oic acid-3, 5, 6-trimethylpyrazin-2-methyl ester (T-OA). Early-stage preparation discovery concept (EPDC) was employed in the present study. The preparation, physicochemical characterization, and drug release properties of PLGA microspheres were evaluated. T-OA-loaded PLGA microspheres were prepared by an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsification solvent evaporation method. Characterization and release behaviors of the T-OA PLGA microspheres were evaluated by X-ray diffract (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results demonstrated that T-OA-loaded PLGA microspheres could be successfully obtained through solvent evaporation method with appropriate morphologic characteristics and high encapsulation efficiency. The XRD analysis showed that T-OA would be either molecularly dispersed in the polymer or distributed in an amorphous form. The DSC and FTIR analysis proved that there were interactions between T-OA and PLGA polymer. SEM observations displayed the morphology of the microspheres was homogeneous and the majority of the spheres ranged between 50 and 150 μm. The drug release behavior of the microspheres in the phosphate buffered saline medium exhibited a sustained release and the duration of the release lasted for more than 23 days, which was fit with zero-order release pattern with r = 0.9947. In conclusion, TOA-loaded PLGA microspheres might hold great promise for using as a drug-delivery system in biomedical applications.
Antineoplastic Agents ; chemistry ; Calorimetry, Differential Scanning ; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical ; Delayed-Action Preparations ; chemistry ; Drug Carriers ; chemical synthesis ; chemistry ; Lactic Acid ; chemical synthesis ; chemistry ; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning ; Microspheres ; Oleanolic Acid ; chemistry ; Polyglycolic Acid ; chemical synthesis ; chemistry ; Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer ; Pyrazines ; chemistry ; Solubility ; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared ; X-Ray Diffraction

The content changes of chemical components in different phenological phase of the cultivated Polygala tenuifolia is one of the important factors for determination of the best harvest time in the production practice. In this study, the digital gene expression (DGE) profiles of the cultivated P. tenuifolia were analyzed in different phenological phase (flowering fruit bearing stage, wilting stage, dormancy stage). The differentially expressed genes were found in the biosynthesis of chemical composition in P. tenuifolia, and the representational ones were validated by RT-qPCR. Then, the key enzymes (CYP450s and UGTs) involved in the downstream of the triterpenoid saponins biosynthesis pathway in P. tenuifolia were predicted through the correlation analysis of gene expression. The number of down-regulated genes was more than that of up-regulated in P. tenuifolia from flowering fruit bearing stage to dormancy stage. Six differentially expressed genes (HMGS, PMK, FPPS, SQS, SE, β-AS) and five (PAL, C4H, 4CL, CAD, peroxidase) were annotated to the triterpenoid saponins and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway in P. tenuifolia, respectively. Compared to wilting and dormancy stages, the saponins, xanthones, and lignins were largely synthesized at the flowering fruit bearing stage of P. tenuifolia. Furthermore, UGT83A1, CYP716B1, CYP98A3, CYP86B1, and CYP94A1 may be the part of key enzymes in the downstream of the triterpenoid saponins biosynthesis pathway in P. tenuifolia. This study provides evidence to support the correctness of traditional harvest time of P. tenuifolia at the level of transcription, and lays the scientific foundation for gene cloning and functional verification of CYP450s and UGTs in the downstream of the triterpenoid saponins biosynthesis pathway in P. tenuifolia in the future.

Objective:To characterize and compare the chemical information of four extracts of Qingre Chushi (QRCS) decoction by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and combine the chemical information of the four extracts with their results of anti-inflammatory effect for a multivariate statistical analysis, in order to identify the compounds directly relating to the anti-inflammatory effects of QRCS decoction. Method:Four extracts of QRCS decoction were characterized by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS:①ethanol extract+water extract,② ethanol extract+supernatant after water extraction and alcohol precipitation, ③ ethanol extract+precipitation after water extraction and alcohol precipitation,and ④ standard decoction. On the basis of the results of inhibition of the four above extracts on xylene-induced ear swelling in mice,multivariate statistical analysis[principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA)] were carried out to lock the chromatographic peaks with significant differences between group ① (the best pharmacological action group) and group ④ (standard decoction group). According to the accuracy of quasi-molecular ion and fragment ion data,and the reference materials and literature data,those chromatographic peaks were identified. Result:PCA could cluster the four extracts of QRCS decoction,and the differences between groups was reflected in the distance between groups. Group ④ (standard decoction) had the most significant differences with the other three groups, especially in the first principal component; group ① (ethanol extract+water extract),group ② (ethanol extract+supernatant after water extraction and ethanol precipitation) and group ③ (ethanol extract+precipitation after water extraction and ethanol precipitation) had certain differences in the second principal component. OPLS-DA was used to compare group ① (the best pharmacological action group) and group ④ (standard decoction group). Eleven chromatographic peaks with great contribution and high reliability to group differences,were identified as gentiopicrin,skimmin,baicalin,baicalin isomer,wogonoside,5,6,7-trihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone-7-O-glucurodonaldehyde,5,6-dihydroxy-6,8,2',3'-tetramethoxyflavone,salicin-6-C-arabinose-8-C-glucoside,plantamajoside and glycyrrhizic acid. Conclusion:In the mode of pectrum-effect combination, this study explores and identifies compounds relating to the anti-inflammatory effect of QRCS decoction,so as to provide the basis for screening the extraction and purification process and optimizing the formulation of preparation of Qingre Chushi decoction.

Objective: To explore the application effects of feedforward control theory in the rollover bed treatment of mass patients with burn-explosion combined injury. Methods: A retrospective observational research was conducted. From June 13 to 14, 2020, 15 patients with severe burn-explosion combined injury caused by liquefied natural gas tank car explosion and conforming to the inclusion criteria were admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine. There were 13 males and 2 females, aged 33-92 (66±17) years. All the patients were treated with rollover bed from 48 h post admission, and the feedforward control theory was introduced, including establishing a special feedforward control management team for rollover bed, clarifying the duties of the medical staff in the rollover bed treatment of patients, implementing the cooperation strategy of multidisciplinary physician, training and examining for 80 nurses in the temporarily organized nurse team in the form of "rollover bed workshop", and formulating the checklist and valuation list of rollover bed treatment for continuous quality control. The frequency and the total number of turning over, and successful rate of one-time posture change with the rollover bed of patients within 30 days of admission were recorded, the occurrences of adverse events caused by improper operation for the rollover bed during the treatment were observed, including respiratory and cardiac arrests, treatment interruption, unplanned extubation, bed falling, and skin graft displacement. The lowest levels of arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO₂) and arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO₂), the number of patients with oxygenation index>300 mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa), and the occurrence of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) of patients within 2 days of admission and on the 30^th day of admission were recorded. Results: Within 30 days of admission, the patients were turned over with the rollover bed for 2 to 6 times each day, with a total of 1 320 turning over operations, the successful rate of one-time posture change reached 99.9% (1 319/1 320), and no adverse event occurred. Within 2 days of admission, the lowest levels of PaO₂ and PaCO₂ of the patients were (100±19) and (42±4) mmHg, respectively, and the number of patients with mild, moderate, and severe ARDS were 10, 2, and 3, respectively, and none of the patients had oxygenation index>300 mmHg. On the 30^th day of admission, the lowest levels of PaO₂ and PaCO₂ of the patients were (135±28) and (37±8) mmHg, respectively, 3 patients developed moderate ARDS, 1 patient developed severe ARDS, and 11 patients had oxygenation index>300 mmHg. Conclusions: The introduction of feedforward control theory in the treatment of rollover bed of mass patients with burn-explosion combined injury can ensure safe and successful completion of turning over with the rollover bed, promote the repair of burn wound, and improve respiratory function, and therefore improve the treatment quality of patients.
Blood Gas Analysis ; Burns/therapy* ; Explosions ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Respiratory Distress Syndrome ; Retrospective Studies

Two phloroglucinol compounds(1-2) were isolated and purified from 95% ethanol extract of Dryopteris fragrans through various column chromatographies on silica gel, Sephadex LH-20, medium pressure column chromatography, and preparative HPLC. Their structures were elucidated as 2',4',6'-trihydroxy-5'-methyl acetate-3'-methyl-1'-butyrophenone(1) and aspidinol B(2) based on their chemical and physicochemical methods and spectroscopic data. Compound 1 is a new phloroglucinol compound named "dryofraginol".
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Dryopteris ; Ethanol ; Phloroglucinol ; Plant Extracts

Objective: To analyze the prevalence and the risk factors of fungal sepsis in 25 neonatal intensive care units (NICU) among preterm infants in China, and to provide a basis for preventive strategies of fungal sepsis. Methods: This was a second-analysis of the data from the "reduction of infection in neonatal intensive care units using the evidence-based practice for improving quality" study. The current status of fungal sepsis of the 24 731 preterm infants with the gestational age of <34⁺⁰ weeks, who were admitted to 25 participating NICU within 7 days of birth between May 2015 and April 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. These preterm infants were divided into the fungal sepsis group and the without fungal sepsis group according to whether they developed fungal sepsis to analyze the incidences and the microbiology of fungal sepsis. Chi-square test was used to compare the incidences of fungal sepsis in preterm infants with different gestational ages and birth weights and in different NICU. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to study the outcomes of preterm infants with fungal sepsis, which were further compared with those of preterm infants without fungal sepsis. The 144 preterm infants in the fungal sepsis group were matched with 288 preterm infants in the non-fungal sepsis group by propensity score-matched method. Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the risk factors of fungal sepsis. Results: In all, 166 (0.7%) of the 24 731 preterm infants developed fungal sepsis, with the gestational age of (29.7±2.0) weeks and the birth weight of (1 300±293) g. The incidence of fungal sepsis increased with decreasing gestational age and birth weight (both P<0.001). The preterm infants with gestational age of <32 weeks accounted for 87.3% (145/166). The incidence of fungal sepsis was 1.0% (117/11 438) in very preterm infants and 2.0% (28/1 401) in extremely preterm infants, and was 1.3% (103/8 060) in very low birth weight infants and 1.7% (21/1 211) in extremely low birth weight infants, respectively. There was no fungal sepsis in 3 NICU, and the incidences in the other 22 NICU ranged from 0.7% (10/1 397) to 2.9% (21/724), with significant statistical difference (P<0.001). The pathogens were mainly Candida (150/166, 90.4%), including 59 cases of Candida albicans and 91 cases of non-Candida albicans, of which Candida parapsilosis was the most common (41 cases). Fungal sepsis was independently associated with increased risk of moderate to severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) (adjusted OR 1.52, 95%CI 1.04-2.22, P=0.030) and severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) (adjusted OR 2.55, 95%CI 1.12-5.80, P=0.025). Previous broad spectrum antibiotics exposure (adjusted OR=2.50, 95%CI 1.50-4.17, P<0.001), prolonged use of central line (adjusted OR=1.05, 95%CI 1.03-1.08, P<0.001) and previous total parenteral nutrition (TPN) duration (adjusted OR=1.04, 95%CI 1.02-1.06, P<0.001) were all independently associated with increasing risk of fungal sepsis. Conclusions: Candida albicans and Candida parapsilosis are the main pathogens of fungal sepsis among preterm infants in Chinese NICU. Preterm infants with fungal sepsis are at increased risk of moderate to severe BPD and severe ROP. Previous broad spectrum antibiotics exposure, prolonged use of central line and prolonged duration of TPN will increase the risk of fungal sepsis. Ongoing initiatives are needed to reduce fungal sepsis based on these risk factors.
Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Humans ; Birth Weight ; Intensive Care Units, Neonatal ; Retrospective Studies ; Tertiary Care Centers ; Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight ; Gestational Age ; Infant, Extremely Premature ; Sepsis/epidemiology* ; Retinopathy of Prematurity/epidemiology* ; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia/epidemiology*