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OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the effects of Danmu Extract Syrup (DMS) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury (ALI) in mice and explore the mechanism.@*METHODS@#Seventy-two male Balb/C mice were randomly divided into 6 groups according to a random number table (n=12), including control (normal saline), LPS (5 mg/kg), LPS+DMS 2.5 mL/kg, LPS+DMS 5 mL/kg, LPS+DMS 10 mL/kg, and LPS+Dexamethasone (DXM, 5 mg/kg) groups. After pretreatment with DMS and DXM, the ALI mice model was induced by LPS, and the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were collected to determine protein concentration, cell counts and inflammatory cytokines. The lung tissues of mice were stained with hematoxylin-eosin, and the wet/dry weight ratio (W/D) of lung tissue was calculated. The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-1 β in BALF of mice were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. The expression levels of Claudin-5, vascular endothelial (VE)-cadherin, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), phospho-protein kinase B (p-Akt) and Akt were detected by Western blot analysis.@*RESULTS@#DMS pre-treatment significantly ameliorated lung histopathological changes. Compared with the LPS group, the W/D ratio and protein contents in BALF were obviously reduced after DMS pretreatment (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The number of cells in BALF and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity decreased significantly after DMS pretreatment (P<0.05 or P<0.01). DMS pre-treatment decreased the levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1 β (P<0.01). Meanwhile, DMS activated the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) pathway and reversed the expressions of Claudin-5, VE-cadherin and VEGF (P<0.01).@*CONCLUSIONS@#DMS attenuated LPS-induced ALI in mice through repairing endothelial barrier. It might be a potential therapeutic drug for LPS-induced lung injury.
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Mice , Male , Animals , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/metabolism , Lipopolysaccharides , Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/metabolism , Interleukin-1beta/metabolism , Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/metabolism , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/metabolism , Claudin-5/metabolism , Acute Lung Injury/chemically induced , Lung/pathology , Interleukin-6/metabolism , Drugs, Chinese HerbalABSTRACT
The liver is abundant in blood supply and receives 25% of the cardiac output via the hepatic artery and portal vein. Circulatory disorders may cause hepatic injury, resulting in congestive hepatopathy(CH) and ischemic hepatitis(IH). Hepatic congestion arising from increased hepatic venous pressure and decreased cardiac output is the common pathophysiological basis of both CH and IH. In addition, extensive arteriovenous shunts affect portal pressure and cardiac function, leading to alterations of hepatic blood supply. The current review summarizes the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and therapeutic interventions of the above diseases, in order to provide reference for clinical practice.
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Humans , Cardiovascular Diseases , Hepatic Artery , Liver , Liver Diseases , Portal Pressure , Portal VeinABSTRACT
Objective:To explore the clinical efficacy and mechanism of Quyu Qingjintang in the treatment of stroke complicated with lung infection (SCLI) with phlegm-heat accumulation lung syndrome and blood stasis syndrome. Method:The 60 patients with SCLI with phlegm-heat accumulation lung syndrome and blood stasis syndrome were selected and divided into control group (30 cases) and observation group (30 cases). The patients in both groups received basic treatments such as thrombolysis and anticoagulation, and were injected with imipenem cilastatin sodium and ambroxol hydrochloride. The patients in control group additionally received Tanreqing capsule on the basis of the conventional treatment while those in observation group were additionally treated with Quyu Qingjintang on the basis of the conventional treatment. The clinical efficacy, lung function, inflammatory factor levels, time to symptoms disappearance, haptoglobin (HPT) and amyloid A (SAA) levels, T lymphocyte subset level and safety index were compared between two groups. Result:The total effective rate was 93.33% (28/30) in observation group, significantly higher than 70.00% (21/30) in control group (<italic>χ<sup>2</sup>=</italic>5.450, <italic>P</italic><0.05). After treatment, the symptoms of both groups were improved (<italic>P</italic><0.05). The scores of fever, cough, wheezing, and expectoration in observation group were lower than those in control group (<italic>P</italic><0.05). The levels of interleukin-6(IL-6), white blood cell(WBC), procalcitonin(PCT), C-reactive protein(CRP), HPT, and SAA in observation group were significantly lower than those in control group (<italic>P</italic><0.05). The forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV<sub>1</sub>), forced vital capacity (FVC) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEF) in observation group were better than those in control group (<italic>P</italic><0.05). The levels of CD3<sup>+</sup>, CD4<sup>+</sup>, CD4<sup>+</sup>/CD8<sup>+</sup> in observation group were significantly higher than those in control group (<italic>P</italic><0.05). The recovery time of WBC count, hospitalization time, lung rales, the time to fever and cough disappearance in observation group were lower than those in control group (<italic>P</italic><0.05), no serious adverse reactions occurred in two groups. Conclusion:Quyu Qingjintang in the treatment of stroke complicated with lung infection with phlegm-heat accumulation lung syndrome and blood stasis syndrome can significantly improve the treatment efficiency, improve the symptoms of pulmonary infection, reduce the level of inflammatory factors, and improve lung function, with less adverse reactions and high safety, so it is worthy of clinical application.
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The purpose of this experiment was to study the effects of different shading conditions on the growth,physiological characteristics and biomass allocation of Polygonatum cyrtonema,which offered a theoretical basis for its cultivation.Different light environments(100%,80%,60% and 35% light transmittance) were simulated with shading treatments.Growth and photosynthetic indexes of P.cyrtonema were measured and the variances were analyzed.The results show that shading decreased superoxide anion radical(O-·2)production rate and hydrogen peroxide(H_2O_2) accumulation,kept the activity of SOD,POD and CAT enzyme at a high level.Furthermore,The content of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b,net photosynthetic rate(Pn),stomatal conductance(Gs),transpiration rate(Tr),maximal photochemical efficiency of photosystem Ⅱ(Fv/Fm),photochemical quenching index(q P) and effective quantum yield of photosystem II(ΦPSⅡ) of P.cyrtonema were increased while the intercellular CO2 concentration(Ci),Foand NPQ were decreased by shading.Shading is beneficial to P.cyrtonema growth,can increase the total biomass P.cyrtonema.The allocation proportion of biomass on the aerial portion of P.cyrtonema increased but underground parts decreased with increasing shading conditions.In this study,P.cyrtonema can grow well in shading conditions,shading is beneficial to the formation of the yield and quality of the rhizomes of P.cyrtonema,especially in 65% light transmittance.
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Biomass , Chlorophyll , Chlorophyll A , Photosynthesis , Plant Leaves , Plant Stomata , Plant Transpiration , Polygonatum , Physiology , SunlightABSTRACT
@#Objective To analyze the risk factors of the death associated with infective endocarditis, and to evaluate the timing of surgical treatment of infective endocarditis. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 62 patients with infective endocarditis in our hospital between August 2015 and August 2017. There were 43 males and 19 females at age of 19–75 (46.1±16.6) years. The clinical data were divided into a death group and a survival group, a paravalvular leakage group and a no periannular leakage group, an emergency operation group and a non-emergency operation group.The risk factors of infective endocarditis and the choice of operation time were analyzed. Results Three of the 62 patients (4.8%) died after surgery. Postoperative perivalvular leakage (regurgitation over 2 mm) in 8 patients, accounting for 12.9% of the total. Univariate analysis showed that albumin content, creatinine level, total cardiopulmonary bypass time and ascending aorta occlusion time were significantly associated with early postoperative mortality (P<0.05). The results of logistic analysis showed that age, preoperative albumin level, creatinine level, total cardiopulmonary bypass time, and ascending aorta occlusion time were significantly associated with early postoperative perivascular leakage (P<0.05), and long ascending aorta occlusion time is an independent risk factor for early death (P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in early death and the perivalve leakage between the emergency operation and the non emergency operation. Conclusion Patients with infective endocarditis should accept early surgical treatment. The choice of surgical approach should be selected according to the actual situation of patients. And we should pay more attention to albumin and creatinine levels in preoperative patients. In the operation, to shorten extracorporeal circulation time and aortic clamping time can improve the prognosis of patients.
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Objective To observe the expression of p57,CD34 and Ki-67 in complete hydatidiform mole (CHM),partial hydatidiform mole (PHM) and hydropic abortus (HA),so as to investigate the role of the expression in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of edematous lesions of placental villi.Methods A total of 45 cases of CHM tissue,40 cases of PHM tissue,28 cases of HA tissue and 22 cases of normal pregnancy tissue were collected from January 2003 to December 2013 in Anqiu People's Hospital.The expression of p57,CD34 and Ki-67 in placental villi were detected by immunohistochemistry.Results The positive expression rate of p57 in CHM,PHM,HA and normal pregnancy tissues was 2.22% (3/45),85.00% (34/40),89.29% (25/28) and 95.45 % (21/22),respectively;the positive expression rate of p57 in CHM tissues was significantly lower than that in PHM,HA and normal pregnancy tissues (x2 =59.908,57.055,58.238;P < 0.01);there was no significant difference in the positive expression rate of p57 in PHM,HA and normal pregnancy tissues (x2 =0.022,0.681,0.074;P >0.05).The expression of CD34 in CHM,PHM,HA and normal pregnancy tissues was 10.27 ± 3.00,11.13 ±2.58,35.57 ± 2.36 and 35.55 ± 2.22 respectively;the expression of CD34 in CHM and PHM tissues was significantly lower than that in HA and normal pregnancy tissues (t =37.89,37.86,39.79,37.40;P < 0.01).There was no significant difference in the expression of CD34 between HA and normal pregnancy tissues (t =1.485,P > 0.05),and there was no significant difference in the expression of CD34 between CHM and PHM tissues (t =1.404,P > 0.05).The positive expression rate of Ki-67 in CHM,PHM,HA and normal pregnancy tissues was 64.44% (29/45),55.00% (22/40),14.29% (4/28) and 9.09% (2/22) respectively;the positive expression rate of Ki-67 in CHM and PHM tissues was significantly higher than that in HA and normal pregnancy tissues (x2 =18.21,12.61,17.53,11.56;P < 0.01);there was no significant difference in the positive expression rate of Ki-67 between HA and normal pregnant tissues (x2 =0.015,P > 0.05),and there was no significant difference in the positive expression rate of Ki-67 between CHM and PHM tissues (x2 =0.787,P > 0.05).Conclusion p57 helps to identify CHM and other edematous lesions of placental villi,CD34 and Ki-67 help to identify hydatidiform mole and HA.Combined detection of p57,CD34 and Ki-67 is helpful for differential diagnosis of CHM,PHM and HA.
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Translational biomedical informatics is a new discipline integrating bioinformatics,medical informatics with translational medicine.The paper discusses the rise and ecology of the discipline,pointing out that full sharing of data is the foundation,complete genotype-clinical phenotype is the core and precise prediction that solves complicated diseases is the key,and analyzing the connotation of the discipline and development trend against the big data background profoundly.
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The study is aimed to explore the effect of combination use of nitrogen(N) and zinc(Zn) fertilizers on the growth, yield and the effective components of Agastache rugosa. A. rugosa was grown under two N application rate (120, 300 kg·hm⁻²) and five Zn levels (0, 20, 50, 100,150 kg·hm⁻²) under field condition. The effect of the treatments on the physiological indicators, distribution of nitrogen and zinc and volatile oil components of A. rugosa were studied. The results showed that the combination use of N and Zn could significantly affect the growth and development, yield and volatile oil components of A. rugosa. Under the test conditions, the highest yield of Agastaches Herba was obtained when 50 kg·hm⁻² of Zn fertilizer was applied with high N application rate of 300 kg·hm⁻². Under the same N application rate, the increase of Zn production was positively correlated with the amount of Zn application in a certain concentration range, but excessive Zn application led to the decrease of yield. With the increase of N application level, the content of Zn also significantly increased. The combination use of N and Zn increased the yield of Agastaches Herba. High level of N application was beneficial to the absorption and accumulation of N and Zn of A. rugosa. Zn fertilizer could also promote the absorption and accumulation of N of A. rugosa. The interaction between N and Zn had significant influence on the main chemical constituents of the volatile oil of A. rugosa. Among the volatile oil chemical constituents of A. rugosa the content of pulegone (34.56%-53.91%) and piperonyl methyl ether (18.86%-42.27%) were much higher. Under the same N application rate, different Zn application rates also had significant effects on the main chemical components of volatile oil.
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Objective To investigate the relationship between different topographic locations and neurological deteriorations (ND) in patients with acute new isolated pontine infarction.Methods One hundred sixty-eight patients with acute new isolated pontine infarction during arch 2012 to March 2016 were identified by diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) for retrospective review.Patients were divided into two groups according to their clinical symptoms:patients with ND and patients without ND.According to neuroimaging of DWI,the topographic location of pontine infarction was divided into three types:The upper,middle,and lower ones,and the correlations of ND with risk factors,laboratory examination results,clinical manifestations and different topographic locations were explored by statistical tests.Results Of 168 patients,26.8% (45/168) were diagnosed with ND,and 73.2% (123/168) were diagnosed without ND.Univariate analysis showed that there were differences in female ratio [62.2% (28/45) vs 41.5% (51/ 123)],smoking ratio [13.3% (6/45) vs 26.0% (32/123)],mean length of hospital stay [(22.83 ± 7.12)d vs (19.31 ± 7.65)d],ratio of worse short-term clinical outcomes [77.8% (35/45) vs 33.3% (41/123)],and ratio of lower pontine infarction [55.6% (25/45) vs 26.0% (32/123)] between two groups (P < 0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that lower pontine infarction was the independent risk factor of ND (OR =1.953,95% CI:1.092-3.535,P =0.029).Conclusions Topographic location of lower pons lesions may be reliable predictor of ND in acute new isolated pontine infarction.
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AIM: To investigate the feasibility and clinical effect of punctoplasty by using trabeculectomy punch combined with a novel RS tube for the treatment of punctal stenosis.METHODS: Totally 39 patients (39 eyes) with punctual stenosis were selected from October 2013 to October 2015 in the Second People`s Hospital of Foshan.All patients underwent punctoplasty by using trabeculectomy punch combined with a novel RS tube.These tubes were removed at 3mo after operation.A follow-up of 6mo was taken for final analysis.The fluorescein dye disappearance test score was recorded before the operation and at 1,3 and 6mo after the extubation.The curative effect of the operation at 6mo after the extubation was assess.RESULTS: Fluorescein dye disappearance test: the scores at 1,3 and 6mo after the extubation all decreased compared with the preoperative ones.The difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).At the last following up, 35 eyes (90%) were cured completely, 4 eyes (10%) were improved significantly, no patients recurred.Effective rate was 100%.No serious intraoperative and postoperative complications happened.CONCLUSION: Punctoplasty by using trabeculectomy punch combined with novel RS tubes is a safe and effective method for the punctul stenosis, which is easy to perform, with high success rate.
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Objective To explore the feasibility and applicable conditions of one-dimensional distance distinction combining pixel segmentation algorithm in multi-target recognition and identification of multi-channel ultra wide-band bioradar.Methods The signals the radar received were decomposed,reconstructed and filtered,and one-dimensional distance distinction algorithm was applied to achieving multi-target distance discrimination,then multi-target two-dimensional positioning was achieved based on the principle of angle determination applying pixel segmentation algorithm.Finally,a target positioning experiment was executed by collecting 10 volunteers using the method above.Results The experiment indicated that pixel segmentation algorithm gained advantages when used for positioning a single target while disadvantages for multi target.Concluslon It's proved that it's feasible to locate three or less targets with one-dimensional distance distinction as well as two-dimensional locating based on pixel segmentation algorithm.Positioning accuracies are different in case of numbers of targets.
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Objective To explore the feasibility and applicable conditions of one-dimensional distance distinction combining pixel segmentation algorithm in multi-target recognition and identification of multi-channel ultra wide-band bioradar.Methods The signals the radar received were decomposed,reconstructed and filtered,and one-dimensional distance distinction algorithm was applied to achieving multi-target distance discrimination,then multi-target two-dimensional positioning was achieved based on the principle of angle determination applying pixel segmentation algorithm.Finally,a target positioning experiment was executed by collecting 10 volunteers using the method above.Results The experiment indicated that pixel segmentation algorithm gained advantages when used for positioning a single target while disadvantages for multi target.Concluslon It's proved that it's feasible to locate three or less targets with one-dimensional distance distinction as well as two-dimensional locating based on pixel segmentation algorithm.Positioning accuracies are different in case of numbers of targets.
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Today,the primary goal of cerebral glioma surgery is to achieve maximum safe resection.The cytoreductive surgery ensures the sensitivity to postoperative radiotherapy,chemotherapy (targeted therapy) and immunotherapy and other individualized adjuvant treatment,while limits sacrifice of the quality of life of patients.Comprehensive use of neuronavigation,iMRI intraoperative real-time image guidance,multimodal functional and metabolic image guidance,intraoperative fluorescence technology,awake craniotomy and intraoperative electrophysiological monitoring and other new technologies to achieve accurate positioning of multi-mode brain function,real-time protection and quantitative control of extent of tumor resection,are not only achieving the promising goal of cerebral glioma surgeries,but enhancing the realization of the China Brain Project.
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Objective To analyze the correlation between clinical features and renal dysfunction in patients of acute lacunar infarction with progressive cerebral microbleeds (CMBs). Methods Two hundred and sixty-five patients with first-episode acute lacunar infarction were selected. The serum creatinine was measured within 24 h of admission and the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated. The brain MRI (including gradient-echo images) was examined within 2 d of admission and after 1 years of follow-up, respectively. The progressive CMBs was assessed with microbleeds anatomical rating scale (MARS), and the patients were divided into progressive CMBs group (progressive group, 42 cases) and non progressive CMBs group (non progressive group, 223 cases). The clinical features of 2 groups were compared and the correlation between progressive CMBs and renal dysfunction was analyzed. Results The age, 24 h pulse pressure, incidences of renal dysfunction and CMBs in progressive group were significantly higher than those in non progressive group: (69.8 ± 5.8) years vs. (61.5 ± 4.9) years, (63.3 ± 3.1) mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa) vs. (51.8 ± 4.2) mmHg, 69.0%(29/42) vs. 39.9%(89/223) and 57.1%(24/42) vs. 25.1%(56/223), and the platelet was significantly lower than that in non-progression group:(168 ± 35) ×109/L vs. (189 ± 40) ×109/L, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05 or<0.01). The Logistic regression analysis result showed that renal dysfunction and CMBs were Independent risk factors of progressive CMBs (OR = 1.571 and 1.054, 95% CI 1.042 - 2.493 and 1.010 - 1.142, P<0.05). Conclusions The rate of renal dysfunction is higher in patients of acute lacunar infarction with progressive CMBs, and progressive CMBs are associated with renal dysfunction.
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Objective: To investigate the chemical constituents of South China Sea soft coral Sinularia sp. Methods: Compounds were isolated and purified by column chromatography on silica gel and Sephadex LH-20. Their structures were identified on the basis of mass (MS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectral data. Results: Eleven compounds were isolated and identified as cholesterol (1), 3β-hydroxycholest-5-en-7-one (2), 3β-hydroxyergosta-5,24(28)-dien-7-one (3), campesterol (4), 24-methylene- cholesterol (5), ergosterol peroxide (6), axinysterol (7), ergosterol (8), (3β,4α,5α,8β)-4-methylergost-24 (28)-ene-3,8-diol (9), arachidonic acid (10), and methyl arachidonate (11). Conclusion: Compounds 1-9 belong to sterols with three different types, while compounds 10 and 11 are unsaturated lipids. Moreover, compounds 7 and 11 are obtained from the soft corals of genus Sinularia sp. for the first time.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare the therapeutic effects between needle knife therapy combined with rotation traction manipulation and rotation traction manipulation for the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From November 2013 to June 2015, 80 patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy meeting the inclusion criteria were divided into two groups randomly:the control group in which 39 patients were treated with rotation traction manipulation, and the treatment group in which 41 patients were treated with needle knife combined with rotation traction manipulation. The patients in the control group were treated once dayly for 2 weeks, which was 1 course. The patients in the treatment group were treated with needle knife firstly once a week for 2 weeks, which was 1 course;then were treated with the same methods as the patients in the control group. The symptoms, signs score and the therapeutic effects of the two groups before and after treatment were observed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>After treatment, symptoms and signs scores declined in both groups(<0.05). The results of the treatment group were better than effects in the control group(<0.05). In the treatment group, 19 patients got an excellent result, 16 good, 5 fair and 1 bad;while in the control group, 10 patients got an excellent result, 10 good, 16 fair and 3 bad;the results of the treatment group were better than the results of the control group(<0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Needle knife combined with rotation traction manipulation is an effective method for the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, which is better than using manipulation method simply. Needle knife therapy has follow advantages:improving local blood circulation, reducing local content of pain substance, increasing production of substances resisting pain, opening channels and collaterals, and make body reaching new static and dynamic balance on the new foundation.</p>
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Tissue culture seedlings of Bletilla striata were treated with MeJA, SA and two kinds of endophytic fungi in order to study the effects of those treatments on the physiology and total phenols content. The method of tissue culture was used to culture seeds into seedlings, and then different treatments were applied on them to observe and measure the changes of physiology and total phenols content. We find that the growth of seedlings treated with SA was poor, which treated with 40 μmol•L⁻¹ MeJA, 50 mL•L⁻¹ Hypocrea koningii and 10 mL•L⁻¹ Trichoderma koningiopsis showed better. The activity of SOD, POD and CAT was at a high level under SA treatment of each concentration. The activity of SOD and POD increased as the rise of MeJA concentration, while CAT was highest at 80 μmol•L⁻¹. The activity of SOD and POD increased with the increasing of the concentration of H. koningii treatment, while CAT reached the highest at 1 mL•L⁻¹. The activity of SOD, POD and CAT increased first and then declined with the concentration of T. koningiopsis increasing, and the highest activity was at 10 mL•L⁻¹. The contents of MDA, soluble protein and proline were increased more or less under the four treatments. The content of polysaccharide was at a high level under 60 μmol•L⁻¹ of MeJA. The total phenols content was at a high level under 40 μmol•L⁻¹ of MeJA, 60 μmol•L⁻¹ of SA, 1 mL•L⁻¹ of H. koningii and 10 mL•L⁻¹ of T. koningiopsis. The results indicated that the addition of exogenous MeJA, SA and endophytic fungi under certain concentrations could improve the resistance of B. striata and increase the content of total phenols at some degree and the trearment of MeJA, H. koningii and T. koningiopsis could promote the growth of seedlings under certain concentrations.
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Objective To learn the temporal-spatial distribution and clustering of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD)in Xiaoshan in 2014,and to provide reference and basis for prevention and control.Methods The HFMD data of Xiaoshan in 2014 was derived from the China Information System for Diseases Control and Prevention.The vector map was created by Map Info 10.0 on the background of 1∶65 000 zoning map ,extracted village and community geographical position information from Baidu map.At the village level,the spatial autocorrelation analysis and spatial scanning analysis were made using software ArcGIS10.2 and SaTScan9.2.Results In Xiaoshan,the epidemic curve of HFMD in 2014 showed two peaks,during April to July and during September to October.The global spatial autocorrelation Moran's I index was 0.442 7(P<0.001),and the global Getis-Ord G value was 0.003 3,(E(G)=0.002 1,Z(G)=11.82,P<0.001). Local autocorrelation analysis showed that the cluster state was high-high.Ningwei Street had the most hot spots.Five statistically significant HFMD clusters were identified by space-time scan statistics,the most likely cluster was located in Heshang Town,from January 6 to February 4 (RR=23.00,LLR=17.45,P<0.05).Conclusion In Xiaoshan,the major epidemic peak of HFMD in 2014 was from April to July.A positive spatial correlations was found,and the disease showed a distinct regional distribution feature and temporal-spatial clustering.The clusters were observed including the villages and communities of rural-urban continuum and in vicinity of industrial development zone in countryside.
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Objective: To investigate the terpenes of the South China Sea soft coral Sarcophyton trocheliophrum. Methods: Subjected to 1H-NMR-guided fractionation, the chemical constituents were isolated and purified using column chromatographies on silica gel, Sephadex LH-20, and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Their structures were determined through the analysis of spectroscopic data. Results: Eight diterpenes and one sesquiterpene were isolated from the ethyl ether soluble part of acetone extract of S. trocheliophrum and their structures were identified as cembrene A (1), (E,E,E)-7,8-epoxy-1-isopropyl-4,8,12- trimethylcyclotetradeca-l,3,11-triene (2), sarcophytonolide A (3), deacetylemblide (4), 4Z,12Z,14E-sarcophytolide (5), sarcrassin D (6), emblide (7), (4Z,8S,9R,12E,14E)-9-hydroxy-1-isopropyl-8,12-dimethyloxabicyclo [9.3.2]-hexadeca-4,12,14-trien-18-one (8), and β-elemene (9), respectively. Conclusion: Compound 4 is found to be a new natural product, and its 13C-NMR data are recorded for the first time. Moreover, this is the first report that compounds 1, 3, 5, and 8 are obtained from the title soft coral. In bioassay, compound 5 exhibits the moderate human protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) inhibitory activity (IC50 = 15.4 μmol/L).
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In order to enhance the antitumor efficacy of recombinant Newcastle disease virus, rNDV-IL15 was rescued in this study. Recombinant plasmid prNDV-IL15 was constructed, and BHK21 cells were transfected with the recombinant plasmid. Finally, the recombinant Newcastle disease virus rNDV-IL15 was successfully rescued. The growth curves of these two recombinant viruses were determined. Murine melanoma B16F10 cells were infected with rNDV-IL15 at MOI of 0.1, and the expression level of IL15 in the supernatant was detected by ELISA. The antitumor efficacy of rNDV-IL15 and rNDV was compared in vitro and in vivo. Results showed that prNDV-IL15 was constructed and recombinant virus rNDV-IL15 was successfully rescued. The growth curve of rNDV-IL15 showed that the growth of rNDV-IL15 had not been changed after insertion of IL15 gene. Results showed that there was high level of IL15 expression in the supernatant of rNDV-IL5-infected B16F10 cells (1 044.3 +/- 27.7 ng x mL(-1)). rNDV-IL15 and rNDV significantly inhibited the growth of B16F10 cells in vitro in a time-dependent manner. However, there was no significant difference between them. In animal experiments, rNDV-IL15 efficiently suppressed tumor growth in vivo when compared with rNDV, and the difference was statistically significant. The results suggested that rNDV-IL15 is a more effective antitumor agent.