OBJECTIVES: To compare the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects of Yinqiao Powder (YQS) formulated granules and decoction. METHODS: We first evaluated the anti-inflammatory effects of the two dosage forms of YQS in a LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cell model using RT-qPCR and Western blotting. We further constructed zebrafish models of inflammation by copper sulfate exposure, caudal fin transection, or LPS and Poly (I:C) microinjection, and evaluated anti-inflammatory effects of YQS granules and decoction by examining neutrophil aggregation and HE staining findings. In a mouse model of acute lung injury (ALI) induced by intratracheal LPS instillation, the effects of YQS gavage at 10, 15, and 20 g/kg on lung pathologies were evaluated by calculating lung wet-dry weight ratio and using HE staining, ELISA and Western blotting. The microbroth dilution method was used to evaluate the antibacterial effect of YQS. Mouse pain models established by hot plate and intraperitoneal injection of glacial acetic acid were used to evaluate the analgesic effects of YQS at 10, 15, and 20 g/kg. RESULTS: Both YQS granules and decoction significantly reduced TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β expressions and p-STAT3 (Tyr 705) phosphorylation level in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells, and obviously inhibited neutrophil aggregation in the zebrafish models. In ALI mice, YQS granules and decoction effectively ameliorated lung injury, lowered lung wet-dry weight ratio, and reduced p-STAT3 (Tyr 705) expression and TNF-α and IL-6 levels. YQS produced obvious antibacterial effect at the doses of 15.63 and 31.25 mg/mL, and significantly reduced body torsion and increased pain threshold in the mouse pain models. CONCLUSIONS The two dosage forms of TQS have similar anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects with only differences in their inhibitory effect on TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β mRNA expressions in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells.
Animals ; Mice ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology* ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology* ; Analgesics/pharmacology* ; RAW 264.7 Cells ; Zebrafish ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology* ; Powders ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/metabolism* ; Acute Lung Injury/drug therapy* ; Interleukin-6/metabolism* ; Lipopolysaccharides

Objective:To prepare the virus-like particle (VLP) of the GII.3[P12] human norovirus (HuNoV) strain GZ2013-L20 in Guangzhou and its polyclonal antibody, and systematically characterize its immunogenicity and receptor binding ability, which would provide data for prevention and control of HuNoV.Methods:ORF2 gene was amplified from the genome of the GZ2013-L20 strain to construct the recombinant transposon vector, which was further transformed into Escherichia coli DH10 Bac to develop the recombinant baculovirus Bacmid-L20-ORF2. VLP was expressed in the sf9 insect cells and then purified. Transmission electron microscopy, SDS-PAGE, Western blot (WB), and receptor binding experiments were performed to characterize the purified VLP. In addition, the polyclonal antibody from the immunized mice was evaluated by indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the blocking test of receptor binding. Results:The recombinant baculovirus plasmid Bacmid-L20-ORF2 was constructed, and the target VLP was successfully obtained. The result by the transmission electron microscope demonstrated that the VLP were about 30 nm in diameter. SDS-PAGE and WB analyses showed that the protein’s relative molecular mass (Mr. ×10 3) was about 58. The result of receptor binding experiments showed that the VLP could bind to the secretory salivary receptors (types of A, B, AB and O), non-secretory salivary receptors (O type) and the porcine gastric mucin. The polyclonal antibody with a titer of 2 × 10 5 was detected in the immunized mice, which showed strong cross-immunoreactivity with capsid proteins of 20 (20/28) HuNoV genotypes. In addition, the result of blocking tests of receptor binding showed that the VLP polyclonal antibody only blocked the viral VLP of the same genotype, but had no neutralizing effects on the VLPs of GII.2, GII.4, GII.8 and GII.17. Conclusions:The VLP of GII.3[P12] HuNoV Guangzhou strain showed strong binding ability to both secretory and non-secretory salivary receptors, and its polyclonal antibody showed a broad spectrum of immunobinding, but its neutralization blocking feature was effective only against the virus of the same genotype. The result provide basic data for rational design of vaccine development.

Objective To investigate the effect of candesartan cilexetil on rotenone-induced Parkinson's disease (PD) in rats.Methods Forty 10-week-old male Lewis rats were chosen in our study and equally randomized into control group,rotenone group,rotenone+candesartan cilexetil group and candesartan cilexetil group (n=10); rotenone (2.5-3.0 mg/[kg· d]) was given for 4 weeks to the rats of rotenone group and rotenone+candesartan cilexetil group by subcutaneous osmotic minipumps implantation under the back; rats in the rotenone+candesartan cilexetil group and candesartan cilexetil group were orally administered candesartan cilexetil.Neurological behavioral measurements were performed to evaluate the motor features; tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and α-synuclein immunoreactivities in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) were observed.Protein level of α-synuclein was determined by Westem blotting.Results The weight of rats in the rotenone group reduced to (297.3±12.2) g,with significant difference as compared with that of the other three groups (P＜0.05); decreased TH immunoreactivity (377.0±41.6) cells/mm2) and increased α-synuclein immunoreactivity (0.75±0.02) in the SNc of rats in the rotenone group was noted,enjoying significant differences as compared with the other three groups (P＜0.05); these values in the rotenone+candesartan cilexetil group were (337.2±26.3) g,(639.7±46.0) cells/mm2 and 0.57±0.01,respectively (P＜0.05).Western blotting confirmed that rotenone up-regulated the expression ofα-synuclein in the SNc,and candesartan ceilexetil markedly attenuated the increase (P＜0.05).Conclusion Candesartan cilexetil can protect rotenone-induced PD in rats through decreasing TH-positive cell apoptosis and α-synuclein deposition.

The paper introduces an overview of Shanghai medical security system, analyzes its effectiveness and challenges, and put forward overall goals and key tasks in the future. Shanghai has formed a multiple, medical security system and basically achieved the short-term goal of medical security system establishment which was requested to put forward in national health system reform. Shanghai medical insurance system has played a positive role in promoting economic and social development and reducing the burden of medical expenses. To further implement requirements of national health system reform, Shanghai will be conducting the integration of different schemes , narrow down the gap of benefit packages, improvement of health care management and the initiatives of nursing care insurance to further improve the medical security system, and strive to cover 98% of household population and 90% resident population in 2012.

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of selective intra-arterial thrombolysis with urokirmse for acute cerebral infarction.Methods:Thirty-eight patients with acute cerebral infarction were treated by selective intra-arterial thrombolysis with urokinase within 6 hours of onset.Head CT seans were performed immediately and 24 hours after the procedures to find out whether intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH)had occurred.The activities of daily living and functional outcome of the patients were evaluated by the Barthel Index(BI)and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NmSS).Results:Of the 38 patients,21 achieved complete recanalization,8 achieved partial recanalization,3 occurred symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage,and l died.At day 90,22 patients had a favorable outcome(BI≥90),11(50≤BI＜90)had a better outcome,and 4 had a worse one(BI＜50);at 6 months,24 patients had a favorable outcome,9 had a better outcome.and 4 had a worse one.The NIHSS scores at day 14 after the procedures were significantly superior to the levels betore the procedures(12.68±7.43 versus 15.38±4.32,P＜0.011.Conclusions: Intra-arterial thrombolysis with urokinase can recanalize the occluded vessels and improve the acute clinical symptoms and long-term prognosis of patients.

Objective To investigate the chemical constituents in the vines of Piper hancei for obtaining a more comprehensive understanding on its effective components. Methods Compounds were separated by column chromatography with silica gel and polyamide, and their structures were elucidated by spectral analysis and chemical evidence (IR, UV, MS, (~1H-NMR), (~(13)C-NMR)). Results Nine compounds were isolated from the chloroform extract fraction. Their structures were identified as: futoamide (Ⅰ), trichostachine (Ⅱ), retrofractamide A (Ⅲ), pipercide (Ⅳ), guineensine (Ⅴ), piperine (Ⅵ), piperettine (Ⅶ), piperovatine (Ⅷ), and (2E, 4E)-N-isobutyl-7-(3, 4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-hepta-2, 4-dienamide (Ⅸ). (Conclusion )Compounds Ⅱ-Ⅳ and Ⅶ-Ⅸ are isolated from the plant for the first time.

Effects of melatonin ( MT ) and supernatants from cultured pineal glands stimulated by 10 ?mol/L isoproterenol (ISO) for 0, 30, 60, 120 min on interleukin I ( IL-1 ) production by peritoneal macrophage ( PM? ) in rats were studied. Theses results showed that LPS-induced IL-1 production by PM? was enhanced by in vitro treatment with MT (0.1~1 ?mol/L ) , but IL-1 production was not influenced by MT without LPS. LPS-induced IL-1 production by PM? was enhanced in various degree by the supernatants, action of supernatants for 60min was best. The data is suggested that LPS-activated M?s may be one of target cells for MT.

Effects of supernatants from cultured rat pineal glands on ConA and LPS induced proliferative responses of splenocytes in mice, ConA induced interleukin 2 (IL-2) production of splenocytes in rats were studied. These results showed that ConA and LPS induced proliferative responses of splenocytes were enhanced by supernatants from cultured rat pineal glands stimulated with 10 ?mol/L isoproterenol (ISO) for 60 min (Dilution. 1 : 45 ) , ConA induced IL-2 production of splenocytes in rats was also enhanced by the supernatants (Dilution: 1 : 135 ) .

Effects of melatonin ( MT) on Con A or LPS-induced prolifera-tive responses of splenocytes in mice and Con A induced interleukin 2 ( IL-2 ) production of splenocytes in rats were studied. The results showed that Con A and LPS induced proliferative responses of splenocytes were enhanced by in vitro treatment with MT (0.01~1?mol/L and 0.01~10?mol/L, reinduced-pectively ) . ConA IL-2 production of splenocytes were also enhanced by in vitro treatment with MT (1~10?mol/L), but MT has no effects oa above functions of splenocytes without activating by ConA or LPS. These data suggested that mitogen activated lymphocytes might be one of the target cells for MT.

Effects of total glucosides of paeony ( TGP) on interleukin2 ( IL-2 ) production were studied with lL-2-dependent marine splenic lymohocytes. The results showed that IL-2 production by splenocytes was enhanced with low concentration of TGP (0.5-12.5 mg/L) , and diminished over the rang of 12.5-62.5mg/L. The concentration-effect curve seems to be bell-shaped. The data suggested that TGP hap two-sided regulatory effects on IL 2 production by splenocytes.