Low temperature plasma(LTP)technology has shown an outstanding application value in the pharma-ceutical filed in recent ten years.This paper reviews the research advances in LTP,including its effects on enhancing or inhibiting drug activity,its combined use with drugs to treat cancers,its effects on the improvement of drug delivery system,its use in preparation of new inactivated virus vaccines,its use with mass spectrometry for rapid detection of drug quality,and the anti-tumor and sterilization effects of plasma-activated liquids.The paper also analyzes the challenges of LTP in the pharmaceutical filed,hoping to promote related research.

Objective: To investigate the value of short tandem repeat (STR) genotyping in the diagnostic workup of molar and non-molar gestations with correlation of histological characteristics. Methods: Six hundred and fifty-six cases were selected based on clinically suspected hydropic abortion and/or molar pregnancy from July 2015 to September 2017 at Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. DNA was extracted from dissected chorionic villi and paired maternal endometrial FFPE tissue samples by Simplex OUP™ FFPE DNA Tissue Kit. STR genotyping was performed by PowerPlex 16 HS system. Results: DNA genotyping was informative in 649 of 656 cases, leading to identification of 215 hydatidiform mole gestations and 434 non-molar gestations. Most of non-molar gestations (375 cases, 86.4%) were diploid hydropic abortion. Various trisomy syndromes were found (53 cases, 12.2%), including trisomy 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13, 16 and 21. Only 2(0.5%) digynic triploid gestations were detected. Moreover, 4 cases (0.9%) of uniparental disomies (homologous or heterologous) were found. There were 196 cases with histologic diagnostic suspicious of hydatidiform moles were accurate sub-classified. Among them, 59 cases hydatidiform moles were under-diagnosed as diploid hydropic abortions, and 28 cases diploid hydropic abortions were over-diagnosed as hydatidiform moles.Compared with partial moles(PHM), there were no specific histomorphological features between the various types of non-molar gestations and partial moles for definitive diagnostic separation. There was no significant difference in the expression of p57^kip2 among PHM, trisomy and diploid hydropic abortions group (P=0.247). Conclusions STR genotyping can distinguish non-molar gestations from early hydatidiform moles, and efficiently avoid misdiagnosis based only on histological evaluation. Therefore, using STR genotyping, not only can the overdiagnosis of non-molar pregnancy be avoided, but also individualized management can be offered to patients including monitoring of serum hCG.

Objective:To observe the expression of wnt1 in patients with oral submucous fibrosis(OSF) before and after treatment.Methods:40 patients with OSF were treated with triamcinolone acetonide combined with salvia miltiorrhiza,Before and after 4 weeks treatment,pain score of VAS and mouth opening(MO) were examined.wnt1 protein in saliva and gingival crevicular fluid(GCF) was examined by ELISA,wnt1 mRNA expression in buccal mucosa tissue was examined by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR.20 healthy subjects were served as the controls.Results:The expression of wnt1 in OSF group[buccal tissue RT-PCR (36.89 ± 10.40) × 10-5,saliva ELISA (61.61 ± 4.45) ng/L,GCF ELISA (56.20 ± 3.65) ng/L] were significantly higher than that of control group [buccal tissue RT-PCR (4.63 ± 1.53) × 10-5,saliva ELISA (40.26 ± 3.00) ng/L,GCF ELISA (53.45 ± 1.74) ng/L)] (P ＜ 0.01).In OSF group,after treatment VAS was decreased(P ＜0.01),MO increased(P ＜0.01)),Buccal mucosa wnt1 mRNA level was positively correlated with wnt1 protein in saliva and GCF,negativity with MO (P ＜ 0.05),saliva wnt1 was positively correlated with VAS and GCF wnt1,negitively with MO(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion:Wnt1 might take part in the occurrence and development of OSF.The detection of wnt1 in saliva and GCF might be a noninvasive method for the evaluation of OSF treatment.

Objective This study detects the expression of secreted frizzled-related protein 1 (SFRP1) in healthy patients and patients with chronic periodontitis (CP) and explores the relationship between SFRP1 and the occurrence and development of CP. Methods First, 28 patients forming the CP group were further divided into mild, moderate, and severe CP subgroups according to clinical attachment loss (CAL) data. Ten healthy volunteers were recruited in the control group. Gingival crevi-cular fluid (GCF) was collected from all of the patients, and the concentration of SFRP1 in the GCF samples was detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Next, gingival lesions were obtained from 22 patients in the CP group and healthy gingival tissues were obtained from the 10 healthy patients in the control group. Immunohistochemical analysis for SFRP1 was used to analyze the correlation between the expression of SFRP1 and the severity of CP based on staining intensities. Results The concentration of SFRP1 in GCF samples taken from of the CP group (281.07 ng·L-1±33.37 ng·L-1) was signifi-cantly higher than that in samples taken from the control group (245.30 ng·L-1±35.69 ng·L-1) (P<0.05). A significant positive correlation was observed between the concentration of SFRP1 in GCF and CAL (r=0.651, P<0.001). Furthermore, the SFRP1 scores in the CP groups (4.500±0.913) were significantly higher than those in the control group (2.800±1.135) (P<0.001). SFRP1 scores did not vary significantly among the CP subgroups (P>0.05). Conclusion SFRP1 expression in the CP groups was significantly higher than that in the control group. Thus, SFRP1 may play a significant role in the development of CP.

Objective To compare the degree of pain in patients after radical gastrectomy under different anesthetic regimens.Methods One hundred and two ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of both sexes,aged 50-75 yr,weighing 45-70 kg,undergoing elective radical gastrectomy,were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n =34 each):general anesthesia (GA) group,combined general-subcostal transversus abdominis plane block (CGTA) group and combined general-epidural anesthesia (CGEA) group.The patients were sent to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after tracheal extubation,and the VAS score on arrival in the PACU was recorded.The degree of pain was evaluated by VAS score,and when VAS scores ＞ 3,the patients received intravenous morphine titration.When VAS scores ≤ 3,morphine titration was stopped and all the patients were connected to patient-controlled intravenous analgesia and/or epidural analgesia pump.The total amount of morphine consumed was recorded at the end of titration,and the occurrence of adverse reactions was also observed.Results Compared with groups GA and CGTA,the incidence of moderate to severe postoperative pain was significantly decreased in group CGEA (P ＜0.01).The incidence of severe postoperative pain,the VAS score on arrival in the PACU and the total amount of morphine consumed were decreased gradually in groups GA,CGTA and CGEA ( P ＜ 0.01 ).The incidence of sedation was significantly lower in group CGEA than in group GA (P ＜ 0.01 ).There were no significant differences in the other adverse reactions among the three groups ( P ＞ 0.05 ).Conclusion The degree of pain is reduced gradually in patients after radical gastrectomy under GA,CGTA and CGEA.

OBJECTIVETo observe the effects of Qufengtongluo Recipe (QFTLR) on the expressions of cell cycle regulatory proteins in rat mesangial cells (MCs) in vitro and investigate the mechanism by which QFTLR inhibits MC proliferation.

METHODSUsing the methods of serum pharmacology, we studied the expressions of cell cycle regulatory proteins in rat MCs treated with QFTLR by laser scanning confocal microscope and immunohistochemistry.

RESULTSCompared with the normal control cells, the cells challenged with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) showed significantly enhanced expressions of cyclin D1, CDK2, and P21 (P<0.01) and obviously lowered protein expression of P27 (P<0.01). Treatment of the LPS-challenged cells with QFTLR and benazepril both resulted in significantly attenuated expressions of cyclin D1, CDK2, and P21 and obvious increase of P27 expression (P<0.05 or P<0.01), but QFTLR produced stronger effects than benazepril in regulating of cyclinD1, P21 and P27 protein expressions (P<0.05 or P<0.01).

CONCLUSIONQFTLR inhibits rat MC proliferation in vitro possibly by down-regulating the cellular expressions of cyclin D1, CDK2, and P21 and up-regulating the expression of P27 protein.

Animals ; Cell Line ; Cyclin D1 ; metabolism ; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 2 ; metabolism ; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21 ; metabolism ; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p27 ; metabolism ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Gene Expression Regulation ; drug effects ; Mesangial Cells ; cytology ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

OBJECTIVETo establish and experimental verification the mathematical model of the balance groups that is the steady-state of traditional Chinese medicine in extraction.

METHODUsing the entropy and genetic principles of statistics, and taking the coefficient of variation of GC fingerprint which is the naphtha of the Houttuynia cordata between strains in the same GAP place as a pivot to establish and verify the mathematical model was established of the balance groups that is the steady-state of traditional Chinese medicine in extraction.

RESULTA mathematical model that is suitable for the balance groups of the steady-state of traditional Chinese medicine and preparation in extraction, and the balance groups which is 29 683 strains (approximately 118.7 kg) were gained with the same origin of H. cordata as the model drug.

CONCLUSIONUnder the GAP of quality control model, controlling the stability of the quality through further using the Hardy-Weinberg balance groups of the H. cordata between strains, the new theory and experiment foundation is established for the steady-state of traditional Chinese medicine in extraction and quality control.

Chemical Fractionation ; methods ; Chromatography, Gas ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; analysis ; isolation & purification ; standards ; Houttuynia ; chemistry ; genetics ; Models, Statistical ; Quality Control

Objective To explore the effects of Yishen Capsule on the soluble endothelium protein C receptor (sEPCR) and P-selectin (CD62P) as well as the serum levels of immunoglobulin (Ig) and complement 3 (C3) in patients with chronic glomerulonephritis (CGN). Methods The changes of sEPCR and CD62P levels in plasma as well as Ig and C3 levels in serum were assessed in 40 normal subjects and 78 patients before and after treatment by double-antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, flow cytometry and immunoturbidimetry, respectively. Results Compared with those in normal group before treatment, the levels of sEPCR and CD62P in plasma as well as IgA in serum increased obviously (P<0.01), and the levels of IgG and IgM as well as C3 in serum decreased significantly in CGN patients (P<0.01). After three months' treatment with Yishen Capsule, the levels of sEPCR and CD62P in plasma and IgA in serum decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01), and the levels of IgG and IgM in plasma as well as C3 in serum increased obviously (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Conclusion The mechanism of Yishen Capsule's effect in treating patients with CGN may be correlated with decreasing sEPCR and CD62P levels in plasma as well as regulating the levels of Ig in serum and C3.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of Qufeng Tongluo Recipe (QFTLR), a compound of traditional Chinese herbal medicine for dispelling wind and removing obstruction in the meridians, on cell proliferation and expressions of transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) mRNAs induced by lippolysaccharide in glomerular mesangial cells from rats. METHODS: The method of serum pharmacology was used. A total of 32 rats were divided into normal control group, untreated group, QFTLR group and positive control group which also was named Monopril (fosinopril sodium) group. Mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis was induced by injection of antithymocyte serum in the rats except for the normal control group. Sera of the rats were obtained after corresponding interventions. Lipopolysaccharide-induced proliferation of rat mesangial cells (MCs) cultured in the respective serum-containing media was detected by the method of methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay, and the expressions of TGF-beta1 and IL-6 mRNAs were analyzed by the method of reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: Compared with the untreated group, QFTLR showed remarkable inhibitory function on the proliferation of the mesangial cells (P<0.05). The expressions of TGF-beta1 mRNA in mesangial cells were increased in the untreated group, QFTLR group and Monopril group when compared with the normal control group (P<0.01), but the TGF-beta1 mRNA expressions in QFTLR group and in Monopril group were lower than that in the untreated group. The IL-6 mRNA expression could be increased by the LPS stimulation, and it was significantly higher in the other three groups than that in the normal control group, including the untreated group, the Monopril group and the QFTLR group (P<0.01). Compared with the untreated group, the expression of IL-6 mRNA was decreased by QFTLR and Monopril (P<0.01). QFTLR was better than Monopril in inhibiting the proliferation of the mesangial cells and decreasing the expressions of TGF-beta1 and IL-6 mRNAs (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: QFTLR has great inhibitory effect on mesangial cell proliferation and expressions of TGF-beta1 and IL-6 mRNAs, which may be one of its mechanisms in postponing glomerular sclerosis.

OBJECTIVETo study the genetic polymorphisms of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) among the Han, Buyi and Miao populations in Guizhou and to provide genetic data for establishment of the genetic polymorphism bank of Guizhou Minorities.

METHODSThe technique of polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) was used to detect the genotype and allele frequencies at two mononucleotide sites (677 and 1298) of MTHFR among the Han population in Libo county, the Buyi population in Libo county and the Miao population in Leishan county.

RESULTSAt the site of 677, the T allele frequencies were found to be 22.8%, 16.1%, 10.6%, for the Han, Buyi, Miao populations respectively. At the site of 1298, the C allele frequencies were 28.9%, 39.1%, 48.7% for the Han, Buyi, Miao populations respectively. The frequencies for the combined heterozygote of 677CT/1298AC were 16.66%, 22.7%, 11.1% for the three populations respectively. Moreover, one case with combined homozygote of 677TT/1298CC was seen in the Miao population.

CONCLUSIONThe polymorphisms of the two mononucleotide sites (677 and 1298) of MTHFR are diverse in different populations. The C allele frequencies at the site of MTHFR 1298 of the Miao population in Leishan county and the Buyi population in Libo county are high, and the C allele frequency in the Miao population is higher than those hitherto reported in literature.

Base Sequence ; China ; Female ; Gene Frequency ; Genotype ; Humans ; Male ; Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2) ; genetics ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; genetics ; Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length ; Sequence Analysis, DNA