Objective To explore the possible mechanisms of myocardial injury induced by simulated weightlessness in space flight and the recovery of myocardium in rats by aerobic exercise intervention.Methods The body weight of rats was weighed using an electronic balance;the cardiac function indexes of rats in each group were detected using echocardiography and isolated cardiac perfusion;and the expression of proteins related to the AMPK/ULK1/Beclin1 pathway in the myocardial tissues of rats in each group was detected using Western Blot.Results(1)When compared with the C1 group,the T1 group not statistically significant in body weight(P?>?0.05),and the wet weight of the flounder muscle,the wet weight-to-weight ratio of the flounder muscle,and the heart weight were all significantly decreased(P??0.05).After 4 weeks of aerobic exercise,when compared to group C2,group R showed a significant rise in the expression of AMPK and ULK1(P??0.05),and a rise in the expression of Beclin1,but not statistically significant(P?>?0.05);and group A showed a slight increase in the expression of AMPK,ULK1 and Beclin1 expression decreased slightly but not statistically significant(P?>?0.05),p-AMPK expression decreased significantly(P??0.05),and a significant decrease in the expression of ULK1(P??0.05);the expression of p-ULK1 decreased significantly(P?

T cell immunoglobulin and ITIM domain (TIGIT) is a novel immune checkpoint that has been considered as a target in cancer immunotherapy. Current available bioassays for measuring the biological activity of therapeutic antibodies targeting TIGIT are restricted to mechanistic investigations because donor primary T cells are highly variable. Here, we designed a reporter gene assay comprising two cell lines, namely, CHO-CD112-CD3 scFv, which stably expresses CD112 (PVRL2, nectin-2) and a membrane-bound anti-CD3 single-chain fragment variable (scFv) as the target cell, and Jurkat-NFAT-TIGIT, which stably expresses TIGIT as well as the nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NFAT) response element-controlled luciferase gene, as the effector cell. The anti-CD3 scFv situated on the target cells activates Jurkat-NFAT-TIGIT cells through binding and crosslinking CD3 molecules of the effector cell, whereas interactions between CD112 and TIGIT prevent activation. The presence of anti-TIGIT mAbs disrupts their interaction, which in turn reverses the inactivation and luciferase expression. Optimization and validation studies have demonstrated that this assay is superior in terms of specificity, accuracy, linearity, and precision. In summary, this reliable and effective reporter gene assay may potentially be utilized in lot release control, stability assays, screening, and development of novel TIGIT-targeted therapeutic antibodies.

Traditional Chinese herbs (TCH) are currently gaining attention in disease prevention and health care plans. However, their general bitter taste hinders their use. Despite the development of a variety of taste evaluation methods, it is still a major challenge to establish a quantitative detection technique that is objective, authentic and sensitive. Based on the two-bottle preference test (TBP), we proposed a novel quantitative strategy using a standardized animal test and a unified quantitative benchmark. To reduce the difference of results, the methodology of TBP was optimized. The relationship between the concentration of quinine and animal preference index (PI) was obtained. Then the PI of TCH was measured through TBP, and bitterness results were converted into a unified numerical system using the relationship of concentration and PI. To verify the authenticity and sensitivity of quantified results, human sensory testing and electronic tongue testing were applied. The quantified results showed a good discrimination ability. For example, the bitterness of Coptidis Rhizoma was equal to 0.0579 mg/mL quinine, and Nelumbinis Folium was equal to 0.0001 mg/mL. The validation results proved that the new assessment method for TCH was objective and reliable. In conclusion, this study provides an option for the quantification of bitterness and the evaluation of taste masking effects.

Objective:To study the correlation among lipoprotein (a) [Lp (a)] ,its gene polymorphism and degenera‐tive calcific aortic valve disease (DCAVD) .Methods :From Feb 2010 to Jan 2014 ,a total of 164 DCAVD cases trea‐ted in our hospital were enrolled as DCAVD group ,another 164 healthy subjects undergoing physical examination in the same period were selected as normal control group .Relationship among Lp (a) level ,its gene polymorphism and aortic valvular calcification was compared and analyzed ,and Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze in‐dependent risk factors of DCAVD . Results :Lp (a ) gene possesses four point mutations in population , namely rs10455872 ,rs6415084 ,rs3798221 and rs7770628. In DCAVD group ,Lp (a) level of AG genotype was significantly higher than that of AA genotype [ (325.5 ± 108.2) mg/L vs .(211.7 ± 135.4) mg/L] in rs10455872 gene pheno‐type ,Lp (a) level of CC+TT genotype was significantly higher than that of CT genotype [ (287.9 ± 144.1) mg/L vs .(240.7 ± 127.2) mg/L] in rs6415084 gene phenotype ,and Lp (a) level of TT+ CC genotype was significantly higher than that of CT genotype [(304.1 ± 124.1) mg/L vs .(226.8 ± 101.6) mg/L] in rs7770628 gene phenotype , P<0.05 or <0.01 ;patient′s percentage of valvular calcification of AG genotype was significantly higher than that of AA genotype (90.0% vs .61.7% ) in rs10455872 , patients percentage of valvular calcification of CC +TT geno‐type was significantly higher than that of CT genotype (83.8% vs .66.7% ) in rs6415084 ,and patient′s percentage of valvular calcification of TT+CC genotype was significantly higher than that of CT genotype (87.3% vs .63.4% ) in rs7770628 , P<0.05 or <0.01. Logistic regression analysis indicated that rs10455872 ,rs6415084 ,rs7770628 and Lp (a) level were independent risk factors for valvular calcification of DCAVD (OR=1.67~2.31 , P<0.01 all) . Conclusion :Lp (a) gene polymorphism (rs10455872 ,rs6415084 and rs7770628) and plasma Lp (a) level are signifi‐cantly correlated to valvular calcification of DCAVD ,which may be susceptible genes for DCAVD occurrence .

The hydrophilicity of the normal decoction pieces (NDP) of Indigo Naturalis is not good, therefore, it is not suit for decoctions. In this paper, powder modification technology is used and some NDP and alcohol are ground together in the vibromill to prepare the hydrophilic decoction pieces (HDP) of Indigo Naturalis. Initially, the properties of NDP, ultrafine decoction pieces (UDP) and HDP are compared, the hydrophilicity of UDP was promoted slightly, that of HDP is promoted dramatically. Then, three batches of Indigo Naturalis are prepared to HDP separately, but there is no obvious difference in the contact angle. Furthermore, the size distribution, surface area and micro-shape of HDP are bigger than that of UDP and smaller than NDP. The contents of indigo and indirubin in three decoction pieces are the same, as well as the species of inorganic substance, although there is a little difference in the proportion of five inorganic substances. The fact suggests the change of physical state and the qualitative and quantitative change of organism and inorganic substances are not the main factors to influence the hydrophilicity. In addition, hydroxyl, methylene and methyl can be identified at the wavenumber of 3 356 cm(-1) and 1 461 cm(-1) in infrared spectrum; the content of alcohol in HDP is 0.67% measured by gas chromatogram. The stability of HDP in the heating condition is studied, the fact suggests the hydrophilic effect of HDP at 40 degrees C is relatively stable. All above research suggests that the alcohol is the main factor to influence the hydrophilicity and maybe the intermolecular force which fixed alcohol molecule on the surface of Indigo Naturalis is the basic principle to produce the hydrophilicity.

Structure of a recombinant chimeric anti-CD20 IgG1 monoclonal antibody was verified by the application of high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS)and N-terminal sequencer. Molecular masses, N-terminal sequences and peptide maps of the antibody treated with different reagents and enzymes were measured. Results indicate that the amino acid sequences of light and heavy chains and 10 disulfide bonds were consistent with theoretical structure. By comparison of molecular masses and peptide maps for the fully glycosylated and deglycosylated samples, the N-linked glycosylation site was identified. The method is simple, rapid, precise, and could be referred to the quality control and structure determination of other IgG1 products.

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of multidisciplinary rehabilitation therapy on patients with angina pectoris of coronary heart disease.Methods 86 patients with angina pectoris of coronary heart disease were randomly divided into the rehabilitation group(55 cases)and control group(31 cases).The patients in the rehabilitation group received routine drugs and multidisciplinary rehabilitation(psychotherapy,diet guiding,kinesitherapy,post discharged guiding etc).The patients in the control group received routine drugs for 10～14 days,activities after chest pain dispearance and natural life after discharge.The follow up period was 6 months,recording the changes of cardiac event rate,body mass index,blood lipid(glycerol,cholesterol,low-density lipoprotein).Results The rehabilitation group was significantly superior to that of control group in symptom remission velocity and remission degree(P<0.05).Cardiac event rate of the rehabilitation group was lower than that of the control group significantly within follow up period(P<0.01);body mass index and blood lipid were improve in the two groups,but the rehabilitation group was significantly superior to that of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The multidisciplinary rehabilitation therapy can improve clinical symptoms of patients with angina pectoris of coronary heart disease and reduce cardiac event.

BACKGROUND: The essential component of Plumbago zeylanica Linn is plumbagin, which plays a role in anti-leukemia, antibiosis, antifertility, as well as cardiovascular. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of Plumbago zeylanica Linn on the healing process of experimental rabbit fracture. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Randomized control experiment of animal was performed at the Department of Pharmacology, Guilin Medical College between December 2006 and February 2007. MATERIALS: Eight New Zealand rabbits, 80 to 85-day-old, weighing 2.1-2.5 kg, half male and half female. METHODS: Eight rabbits were randomly divided into the control and experimental groups, with 4 animals in each group. Under sterile conditions, the experimental bone fracture model of rabbit was created by making a longitudinal incision in the medial of the middle portion of right foreleg, cutting off a point-foot radius with bone clamp, and suturing the incision. The rabbits in the experimental group were treated externally with the extraction of Plumbago zeylanica Linn in 50% of ethanol, twice a day for 15 days. The sodium chloride was administrated into rabbits in the control group. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The serum alkaline phosphatase (S-ALP), Ca2+, P3+, K+, Na+, Cl-, liberation and total calcium of the rabbit were measured at 15 and 30 days after drug administration, X-ray of the bones were performed at the fracture healing. RESULTS: Compared with the control group, the fracture healing of the experimental group was faster, and the serum examinations showed that the serum Ca2+ levels of the experimental group was significantly increased by Plumbago zeylanica Linn, there had significantly differences between prior to and after drug administration (P

Objective: To establish a sensitive and effective method for bioassay of stem cell factor (SCF) in vitro used for evaluation of biological potency of this products. Methods: Leukemia cell line UT-7 was used in the bioassay of rhSCF. The optimal test condition was determined, by comparing different results of MTT staining from different cell concentration and cell culture time. The potency of SCF was calibrated by the National Reference. Results: According to dose-response curve of SCF on UT-7 cell proliferation, the optimal reaction time and dose range were determined. Conclusion: The established method of using UT-7 dependent cell line to test the SCF bioactivity can be used in routine quality control of the biological potency of recombinant SCF.

The digital library refers to the delivery of networked book and information service which has sprung up with the development of the Internet and which has been realized by means of computer technology. The authors offer a description of the fundamental form, structure and model of the digital library, and expound relevant standards, functions of the chief software, technical indexes and ways of realization through actual practice in building the system architecture of a digital hospital library.