Both raw and vinegar products of the rhizome of Curcuma phaeocaulis are common drugs for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis in traditional Chinese medicine,which could be reflected in the inhibition of tail thrombosis in mice. As the traditional processing theory instructs,vinegar tastes sour and bitter,but can activate blood circulation and remove stasis after being infiltrated into the rhizome of C. phaeocaulis as an excipient. In this study,under the help of the ultrafast liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-offlight mass spectrometry( UFLC-Q-TOF-MS),the spectrum-effect relationship between the inhibition of tail thrombosis in mice and the rhizome of C. phaeocaulis both before and after the vinegar processing,were established to explore the functional changes of blood circulation and stasis after vinegar process. Based on the peak area from the fingerprint of UFLC-Q-TOF-MS of the alcohol extracts from the raw and vinegar-processed rhizome of C. phaeocaulis and their efficacy for inhibiting tail thrombosis,the correlation between the chromatography of UFLC-Q-TOF-MS and the inhibition of tail thrombosis in mice were analyzed by orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis( OPLS-DA) method. The results,produced by Simca-P software,showed that effective components consisted of eight peaks 16,24( aromadendrene oxide),3,11,22( dehydro-α-curcumene),19[( R)-(-)-α-curcumene],23 and 10 from the fingerprint,making great contribution to distinguish C. phaeocaulis raw products and the corresponding vinegar processed products. Therefore,from the perspective of inhibiting the formation of tail thrombosis in mice,the marker components could be found through the spectrum-effect relationship to distinguish C.phaeocaulis raw and vinegar products. This study provided new basis to explain the difference between the raw and the processed products of traditional Chinese medicine in the functional change of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.
Acetic Acid ; Animals ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Curcuma ; chemistry ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Mass Spectrometry ; Mice ; Rhizome ; chemistry ; Thrombosis ; drug therapy

Objective To analyze the application of three-dimensional visualization in interventional treatment of Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) with the hepatic vein occlusion type.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 15 patients with BCS of the hepatic vein occlusion type who were admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from January 2017 to June 2018.The study included 8 males and 7 females with a mean age of (36.7±14.4) years.All patients were examined with MRI enhanced scanning and the original MRI data of the DICOM format were extracted.The digital data were then extracted and reconstructed by the Mimics software to obtain a three-dimensional visualization model.The hepatic vein was recanalized under the guidance of the three-dimensional visualization model.Results The three-dimensional visualization model was successfully constructed.Of all the 15 three-dimensional visualization models,right hepatic vein ostial stenosis occurred in 4 patients and occlusion in 11 patients.The middle hepatic vein and the left hepatic vein formed a common trunk in 15 patients,and ostial stenosis and occlusion of the common trunk occurred in 3 and 12 patients,respectively.Communicating branches between the right and middle hepatic veins occurred in 6 patients.Accessory hepatic veins occurred in 3 of 15 patients,and the accessory hepatic vein ostium was stenosed in 3 patients.Communicating branches between the accessory hepatic vein and the right hepatic vein occurred in 2 patients,and communicating branches between the accessory hepatic vein and the middle hepatic vein occurred in 1 patient.All patients were treated successfully with interventional treatment without any complications.One,2,and 3 hepatic veins were recanalized in 7,5 and 3 patients,respectively.Conclusion The three-dimensional visualization was valuable in displaying the location,pattern and collateral vessels of the hepatic veins in BCS patients with the hepatic vein occlusion type.It was helpful for accurate preoperative assessment and to make individualized interventional treatment plans.

Objective To compare the clinical effect of Multiloc nailing and Philos locking plate for treating proximal humerus fracture.Methods A retrospective analysis of 34 surgery treated proximal humeral fractures patients in Department of Orthopedics,Beijing Haidian Hospital and Department of Orthopedics,Beijing Chaoyang Hospital,Capital Medical University from January 2015 to June 2016,in which 3 cases of high-energy injury and multiple fractures andonecase of humerus head replacement and onecase of non-surgical treatment were excluded.Finally,29 patients were included and clinical followed up to 12 months after surgery.The 29 paients were divided into the locking plate group (n =13) and intramedullary nail group (n =16),The operative time,volume of intraoperative blood loss,preoperative to postoperative 24 patients were compared between the locking plate group and intramedullary nail group underwent open reduction and internal fixation with philos locking plate hemoglobin changes,24 h postoperative visual analogue scale and 3,6,12 months postoperative Constant-Murley shoulder function score.SPSS13.0 statistical software was used to analyze the data.Measurement data were expressed as ((x) ± s).Comparison of groups used independent samples t test,repeated measurement data used repeated measures analysis of variance.Results The age of the locking plate group was (65.7 ± 9.3) years,and the age of the intramedullary nailing group was (65.6 ± 11.1) years.In the locking plate group,the operation time was (150 ± 17) minutes,the intraoperative blood volume was (300 ± 53) ml,the change of blood pigment between before surgery to 24 hours after surgery was (26 ± 8) mg/L,and the vision algetic standard of 24 hours after surgery was (3.4 ± 0.8) scores.In intramedullary nailing group,the operation time was (119 ± 13) minutes,the intraoperative blood volume was (130 ± 25) ml,and the change of blood pigment between before surgery to 24 hours after surgery was (11 ± 5) g/L,the vision algetic standard of 24 hours after surgery was (2.3 ± 0.5) scores.No serious postoperative complications occurred in either group,including infection,internal fixationfailure,and humeral head necrosis.In locking plate group,for the Constant-Murley shoulder joint function score,3 months after surgery was (76.0 ± 11.6) scores,6 months was (78.0 ± 13.4) scores,12 months was (88.0 ± 12.1) score.In intramedullary nailing group 3 months was (85.0 ± 9.7) scores,6 months was (87.0 ± 8.9) scores,12 months was (89.0 ± 10.3) scores.There were no statistical difference between the two groups at incidence of serious complications after surgery,postoperative 12 months Constant-Murley shoulder joint function score.Muhiloc intramedullary nailing group was better than Philos locking plate group in the operation time,the intraoperative blood volume,etc.Conclusion Multiloc intramedullary nail is an effective method for treating proximal humerus fracture,and it has the advantages of less surgical injury and early postoperativesatisfactory than the locking plate.

Objective: To compare and quantify the differences in size-specific dose estimates (SSDE) obtained by effective diameter and water-equivalent diameter from the central slice of the scan range in head CT examination. Methods: A total of 111 consecutive adult patients who underwent head CT examination were enrolled in this study. All of CTDI_vol values in the dose report were documented. The dataset was assigned into group A and group B, based on the individual size-dependent conversion factors (f) of effective diameter (d_eff) and water-equivalent diameter (d_w) at the central slice multiplied by normalized volume computed tomography dose index (CTDI_vol ) respectively. Body size, f and SSDE were calculated. With SSDE_gross served as the reference level, the performance of SSDE_deff and SSDE_dw was evaluated. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in body size (t=47.587, P<0.05) and f(z=-9.242, P<0.05) between group A and group B. Statistically significant difference also existed in SSDE (t=-46.687, P<0.05), (56.20±2.66) and (53.49±2.48) mGy for group A and group B respectively. Strongly positive correlation was shown in body size (r=0.873, R² =0.761) and SSDE (r=0.974, R² =0.949) between group A and group B(all P<0.05). Positive correlation was also found between SSDE_deff and SSDE_gross(r=0.900, R² =0.809), SSDE_dw and SSDE_gross (r=0.904, R² =0.817, all P<0.05). Mean absolute difference was 2.34 and 0.78 mGy, for SSDE_deff vs. SSDE_gross and SSDE_dw vs. SSDE_gross respectively; mean absolute relative difference was 4.38%, 1.40%; root mean square difference was 1.17 mGy (2.17%), 1.06 mGy (1.91%). Interquartile range and full range of SSDE_deff and SSDE_dw were 3.22 vs. 2.39 mGy, 13.65 vs. 12.48mGy, respectively. A less degree of variation was observed in SSDE_dw than that in SSDE_deff. Conclusions SSDE_dw values based on the water-equivalent diameter at the central slice of the scan range got better agreement with those derived from all slices, which could serve as a simpler and more valid indicator to represent the average value of size-specific dose estimates of the whole scan range in head CT examination.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP, EC 3.1.3.48) specifically catalyzes the removal of phosphate groups from phosphorylated tyrosine residues, resulting in protein dephosphorylation, thus regulates life activities such as cell growth, proliferation, differentiation and immunization. Protein tyrosine phosphatase h of Bombyx mori (BmPTP-h) is involved in the replication of nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV) in Bombyx mori, but the structure and properties of BmPTP-h are little known so far. In this study, the coding sequence of BmPTP-h gene was cloned from the midgut of Bombyx mori, and its genomic structure, mRNA structure, sequence signature, secondary structure and the state in solution were analyzed. Homologous amino acid sequences alignment analysis indicated that BmPTP-h had a high similarity to PTP sequences of numbers of insect NPVs, implying that they may have a common ancestor and similar function. We constructed a prokaryotic expression vector, expressed and obtained the soluble recombinant BmPTP-h in Escherichia coli at 25 ℃, and purified BmPTP-h using Ni-NTA affinity chromatography. Gel filtration analysis showed that BmPTP-h was able to form aggregate and monomer in solution. Circular dichroism spectroscopy analysis showed that the recombinant BmPTP-h contained α-helix structure. Increasing temperature resulted in the unfolding of the α-helix structure of BmPTP-h and the decrease of the α-helix structure content of BmPTP-h. These studies provide a basis to better study the structure and regulation mechanism of BmPTP-h.

Objective To compare the clinical effects between rivaroxaban and warfarin on preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in elderly hip fracture patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) after operation. Methods One hundred and sixty-eight elderly hip fracture patients with DM were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group. The observation group (88 cases) were treated with rivaroxaban (10mg, po, qd) after surgery, and the control group were treated with warfarin and low molecular weight heparin calcium for 14 days. Respectively after 7, 14, 21 and 28 days, the color doppler ultrasonography was used to examination vein blood flow and the DVT of affected lamb. In addition, the levels of D-dimer and bleeding were observed during treatment. Results The incidence of DVT in observation group (2 cases, 2.23%) was significantly lower than that in control group (7 cases, 8.75%), and DVT of control group was happened on 7th day after surgery. In addition, the level of D-dimer on 7th day post-surgery in observation group significantly decreased, while it significantly decreased on 14th day post-surgery in control group (P<0.05). However, the incidence of bleeding events in observation was less than that in control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Rivaroxaban can be more effective compared with warfarin in preventing diabetes mellitus elderly hip fracture patients with postoperative DVT formation and significantly reduce the bleeding risk, with more safe and convenient.

Objective To investigate the honey and bran of processing for chemical compositions of Rosae Laevigatae Fructus.Methods With total polyphenols, total saponins, total polysaccharides and amino acids as the evaluation indexes, changes of the chemical compositions of these four chemical components in Raw product, honey products, bran products of Rosae Laevigatae Fructus were studied; in vitro activity of DPPH radical clearance for evaluation index, antioxidant activity of raw products, honey products, bran products of Rosae Laevigatae Fructus were compared.Results Raw products, honey products, and bran products of total saponin content were 3.332%, 4.880%, and 4.572%; total phenolic contents were 1.92%, 6.38%, and 7.30%; total polysaccharide contents were 35.99%, 40.38%, and 36.86%; the total amino acid contents were 0.67%, 0.76%, and 0.96%. Total polyphenol, total saponins, total polysaccharides, and total amino acids of Rosae Laevigatae Fructus after processing increased, in which the total polyphenol was most obvious; DPPH radical scavenging IC50 of raw products, honey products, and bran products were 0.47, 0.51, and 0.22 mg, respectively.Conclusion Compared with raw product, the content of chemical fractions in honey products and bran products of Rosae Laevigatae Fructus increase, and oxidation resistance is enhanced.

Objective To analyse the risk factors of medical complications after hip fracture surgery.Methods Clinical data of 327 hip fracture patients undergoing surgical treatment in Beijing Haidian Hospital from January 2009 to December 2013 were retrospectively studied.There were 114 males and 213 females with a mean age of (75.1 ±15.6) years, 129 patients(39.4%) had femoral neck fractures, and 198 patients ( 60.6%) had intertrochanteric fractures.Fifty four patients had medical complications during hospitalization ( complication group) and 273 patients did not have complications ( non-complications group ) . The clinical features, presurgical comorbidities and operative parameters were documented and compared between two groups.The risk factors of medical complications were assessed by regression analysis.Results Univariate analysis showed that age ( t =2.85, P=0.007), lying in bed before fracture(χ2 =12.86,P =0.000), the history of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases(COPD) (χ2 =9.45, P=0.000), coronary heart disease(χ2 =10.67,P=0.000), heart failure(χ2 =15.85,P=0.000), diabetes (χ2 =3.22,P=0.024), cerebrovascular disease(χ2 =4.21,P=0.008), anesthesia method(χ2 =8.67,P=0.018), American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA) score ≥3 level(χ2 =2.01, P=0.042) and the delay time of operation (t=4.24, P=0.037) were significantly different between two groups.Multivariate regression analysis revealed that age(β=0.030, OR=1.030), lying in bed before fracture (β=2.303, OR=10.716), the history of COPD (β=0.831, OR =1.995), coronary heart disease(β=0.858, OR=2.392), heart failure(β=1.971, OR=7.333)and ASA score ≥3 level(β=0.809,OR=2.583) were the independent risk factors of medical complications after hip fracture surgery. Conclusion Age, lying in bed before fracture, the history of COPD, coronary heart disease, heart failure and ASA score≥3 level would increase the risk of postoperative medical complications for patients with hip fracture.

Objective To investigate the effect of coil embolization without the assistance of balloon dilation or stenting for the treatment of newly ruptured very small intracranial aneurysms.Methods A group of 26 subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients treated in our hospital from August 2010 to April 2013 were enrolled;a total of 26 very small intraeranial aneurysms were identified.All anemysms were firstly spored by CT angiography or MR angiography,and then,followed by digital subtraction angiography (DSA) or 3D-DSA for determination of operation plans.General anesthesia was applied for all patients.Coil embolization was performed without the assistance of balloon dilation or stenting.All aneurysms were rechecked by DSA at 3 and 12 months after embolization.Results After the coiling procedure,18 aneurysms were completely embolized,3 were close to complete embolizaiton,2 were partly embolized,and 3 aneurysms re-ruptured and then completely embolized.All patients were fully recovered to independent living at discharge.The 12 months post-procedure DSA recheck revealed no changes for the 18 aneurysms with complete embolization,stable blood flow for the 3 with close-to-complete embolization,no re-rupture or re-bleeding for the 2 partly embolized aneurysms,and complete embolization for the 3 aneurysms re-ruptured during the procedure.Conclusion Coil embolization alone without the assistance of balloon dilation or stenting may achieve satisfactory results for the treatment of newly ruptured very small intracranial aneurysms.

The inter-species differences of estradiol metabolism were investigated in human, Beagle dog and rat liver microsomes by comparing enzyme kinetics of parent drug and the formation of its major metabolites. The incubation systems of estradiol with liver microsomes of the three species were optimized in terms of estradiol concentration, microsomal protein content and incubation time. The concentrations of estradiol and its metabolites were measured by LC-MS/MS method. The t1/2, CLint, CLh, Km and Vmax of estradiol incubated with male human liver microsomes were 40.02 +/- 8.32 min, 41.39 +/- 6.57 mL x min(-1) x kg(-1), 13.81 +/- 12.36 mL x min(-1) x kg(-1), 26.8 +/- 6.99 micromol x L(-1) and 0.75 +/- 0.92 micromol x L(-1) x min(-1), respectively. The corresponding parameters of female human were 44.71 +/- 10.21 min, 29.85 +/- 8.97 mL x min(-1) x kg(-1), 0.01 +/- 0.68 mL x min(-1) x kg(-1), 44.2 +/- 7.73 micromol x L(-1) and 1.27 +/- 4.41 micromol x L(-1) x min(-1), that of male dog were 21 +/- 7.33 min, 165.53 +/- 29.33 mL x min(-1) xkg(-1), 26.01 +/- 8.39 mL x min(-1) x kg(-1), 19.5 +/- 7.34 micromol x L(-1) and 1.6 +/- 0.65 micromol x L(-1) x min(-1), that of female dog were 25.5 +/- 5.32 min, 135.11 +/- 42.34 mL x min(-1) x kg(-1), 0.24 +/- 3.18 mL x min(-1) x kg(-1), 8.33 +/- 6.32 micromol x L(-1) and 0.51 +/- 2.15 micromol x L(-1) x min(-1), that of male rat were 5.11 +/- 3.84 min, 485.63 +/- 36.52 mL x min(-1) x kg(-1), 49.57 +/- 15.29 mL x min(-1) x kg(-1), 62 +/- 13.74 micromol x L(-1) and 19.16 +/- 9.67 micromol x L(-1) x min(-1), and that of female rat were 7.0 +/- 3.69 min, 354.82 +/- 33.33 mL x min(-1) x kg(-1), 8.04 +/- 3.23 mL x min(-1) x kg(-1), 35.38 +/- 7.65 micromol x L(-1) and 8.39 +/- 4.91 micromol x L(-1) min(-1), respectively. There were nine metabolites detected from all the three species, but the relative amounts of the metabolites generated were different in three species. The results indicted that the major phase I metabolic pathway of estradiol was similar in the liver microsomes from all the three species. However, the inter-species differences were found in the view of relative amounts of the metabolites as well as the metabolic characteristics of estradiol in liver microsomal incubation.