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In this study, the crude polysaccharides was extracted from Shengfupian and purified by Sevag deproteinization. Then, the purified neutral polysaccharide fragment was obtained by the DEAE-52 cellulose chromatography column and Sephadex G-100 co-lumn. The structure of polysaccharides was characterized by ultraviolet spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, ion chromatography, and gel permeation chromatography. To investigate the anti-inflammatory activity of Shengfupian polysaccharides, LPS was used to induce inflammation in RAW264.7 cells. The expression of the CD86 antibody on surface of M1 cells, the function of macrophages, and the content of NO and IL-6 in the supernatant were examined. An immunodepression model of H22 tumor-bearing mice was established, and the immunomodulatory activity of Shengfupian polysaccharides was evaluated based on the tumor inhibition rate, immune organ index and function, and serum cytokine levels. Research indicated that Shengfupian polysaccharides(80 251 Da) was composed of arabinose, galactose, glucose, and fructose with molar ratio of 0.004∶0.018∶0.913∶0.065. It was smooth and lumpy under the scanning electron microscope. In the concentration range of 25-200 μg·mL~(-1), Shengfupian polysaccharides exhibited little or no toxicity to RAW264.7 cells and could inhibit the polarization of cells to the M1 type and reduce the content of NO and IL-6 in the cell supernatant. It could suppress the phagocytosis of cells at the concentration of 25 μg·mL~(-1), while enhancing the phagocytosis of RAW264.7 cells within the concentration range of 100-200 μg·mL~(-1). The 200 mg·kg~(-1) Shengfupian polysaccharides could alleviate the spleen injury caused by cyclophosphamide, increase the levels of IL-1β and IL-6, and decrease the level of TNF-α in the serum of mice. In conclusion, Shengfupian polysaccharides has anti-inflammatory effect and weak immunomodulatory effect, which may the material basis of Aconm Lateralis Radix Praeparaia for dispelling cold and relieving pain.
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Animals , Mice , Interleukin-6/genetics , Cytokines/metabolism , Polysaccharides/chemistry , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/chemistry , Spectrophotometry, InfraredABSTRACT
As a large family of transcription factors, the MYB family plays a vital role in regulating flower development. We studied the MYB family members in Lonicera macranthoides for the first time and identified three sequences of 1R-MYB, 47 sequences of R2R3-MYB, two sequences of 3R-MYB, and one sequence of 4R-MYB from the transcriptome data. Further, their physicochemical properties, conserved domains, phylogenetic relationship, protein structure, functional information, and expression were analyzed. The results show that the 53 MYB transcription factors had different conserved motifs, physicochemical properties, structures, and functions in wild type and 'Xianglei' cultivar of L. macranthoides, indicating their conservation and diversity in evolution. The transcript level of LmMYB was significantly different between the wild type and 'Xianglei' cultivar as well as between flowers and leaves, and some genes were specifically expressed. Forty-three out of 53 LmMYB sequences were expressed in both flowers and leaves, and 9 of the LmMYB members showed significantly different transcript levels between the wild type and 'Xianglei' cultivar, which were up-regulated in the wild type. The results provide a theoretical basis for further studying the specific functional mechanism of the MYB family.
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Transcription Factors/metabolism , Lonicera/metabolism , Phylogeny , Plant Proteins/metabolism , Gene Expression Regulation, PlantABSTRACT
In order to explore the functions of genes of key rate-limiting enzymes chalcone isomerase(CHI) and chalcone synthase(CHS) in the biosynthesis of flavonoids in Lonicera macranthoides, this study screened and cloned the cDNA sequences of CHI and CHS genes from the transcriptome data of conventional variety and 'Xianglei' of L. macranthoides. Online bioinformatics analysis software was used to analyze the characteristics of the encoded proteins, and quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR) to detect the expression of CHI and CHS in different parts of the varieties at different flowering stages. The content of luteo-loside was determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) and the correlation with the expression of the two genes was analyzed. The results showed that the CHI and CHS of the two varieties contained a 627 bp and 1170 bp open reading frame(ORF), respectively, and the CHI protein and CHS protein were stable, hydrophilic, and non-secretory. qRT-PCR results demonstrated that CHI and CHS of the two varieties were differentially expressed in stems and leaves at different flowering stages, particularly the key stages. Based on HPLC data, luteoloside content was in negative correlation with the relative expression of the genes. Thus, CHI and CHS might regulate the accumulation of flavonoids in L. macranthoides, and the specific functions should be further studied. This study cloned CHI and CHS in L. macranthoides and analyzed their expression for the first time, which laid a basis for investigating the molecular mechanism of the differences in flavonoids such as luteoloside in L. macranthoides and variety breeding.
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Acyltransferases/metabolism , Chalcone , Cloning, Molecular , Intramolecular Lyases , Lonicera/metabolism , Plant BreedingABSTRACT
Objective:To explore the possible mechanism of Huangqintang in treating ulcerative colitis （UC）. Method:The animal model of UC was induced by dextran sodium sulfate （DSS）．The experimental animals were divided into control group， model group，Huangqintang low dose （4.55 g·kg<sup>-1</sup>）， medium dose （9.1 g·kg<sup>-1</sup>）， and high dose（18.2 g·kg<sup>-1</sup>） groups. Intragastric administration was also given in the modeling process for 7 consecutive days. At the end of the 8th day， colon tissues were collected to measure colon length and mass， and calculate the colon mass index. Pathological changes were observed by hematoxylin-eosin （HE） staining. Serum iron content， superoxide dismutase （SOD）， glutathione （GSH）， catalase （CAT） and myeloperoxidase （MPO） were determined by biochemical assay. Western blot was used to detect the protein expression of glutathione peroxidase 4 （GSH-Px4）， long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 4 （ACSL4） and ferritin heavy chain 1（FTH1）. The mRNA expression levels of tumor trotein 53 （P53） and solute carrier family 7 member 11 （SLC7A11） in colon tissues were detected by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction （Real-time PCR）. Result:The experimental studies showed that compared with normal group， serum MPO and iron content， ACSL4 protein level and relative P53 mRNA expression in the model group significantly increased （<italic>P</italic><0.05）， while serum SOD， CAT， GSH content， GSH-Px4， FTH1 relative protein expression level and relative SLC7A11 mRNA expression in the model group significantly decreased （<italic>P</italic><0.01）. Compared with model group， serum MPO and iron content， ACSL4 protein level and relative P53 mRNA expression significantly decreased （<italic>P</italic><0.05）， while serum SOD， CAT， GSH content， GSH-Px4， FTH1 relative protein expression level and relative SLC7A11 mRNA expression significantly increased （<italic>P</italic><0.05） after the intervention of Huangqintang， and the effect was most significant in the high-dose group （<italic>P</italic><0.05）. The results of general condition， colon length， colon mass index and HE staining showed that Huangqintang could relieve clinical symptoms and histopathological changes in UC mice. Conclusion:These results indicated that Huangqintang had therapeutic effect on ulcerative colitis mice， and its mechanism might be related to inhibiting the oxidative stress and ferroptosis.
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N 6-methyladenine (m 6A) is the most abundant internal RNA modification found in a variety of eukaryotic messenger RNAs and long non-coding RNAs, which is dynamically regulated by m 6A methyltransferases and demethylases, and mainly works after recognized by m 6A binding proteins. m 6A is involved in almost every step of the RNA life cycle, including RNA transcription, splicing, localization, nuclear transport, translation, and degradation. Disorder of m 6A modification can lead to RNA dysfunction and abnormal gene expression. m 6A modification regulators express abnormally in various cancers, and play an important role in cancer formation, proliferation, differentiation, invasion and metastasis.
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Objective::To clone p-coumaroyl quinate/shikimate 3' -hydroxylase gene from Lonicera macranthoides, and analyze its bioinformatics and expression patterns with chlorogenic acid content, in order to speculate the functions of LmC3H1 gene from L. macranthoides. Method::The full-length cDNA sequence of LmC3H1 gene was cloned by reverse trascription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) and RACE techniques. The bioinformatics analysis of the gene sequence was carried out by using relevant software.Real-time fluorescence quantification PCR(Real-time PCR) and HPLC were used to determine relative expression of LmC3H1 and content of chlorogenic acid in stems, leaves and flowers of different flowering stages. Result::The LmC3H1 (GenBank: MN177695) gene was cloned, and the open reading frame (ORF) of it was 1 533 bp in length and encoded 510 amino acids. The molecular formula was C2618H4134N718O727S22, the relative molecular mass was 58 005.32, and the isoelectric point was 8.92.It was a hydrophilic protein located in the chloroplast with a transmembrane region LLLIPAVLFLISLVYPLI, and contained a conserved domain CYTOCHROME_P450(433-422 aa) in cytochrome P450.The results of Real-time PCR showed that LmC3H1 was expressed in different degrees in stems, leaves and different flowering stages of L. macranthoides. In the flower development stage, the relative expression of white bud stage was the highest, followed by flower buds and white flowering stage. The ratio of flower to stem and leaf was the highest, and the relative expression of flower was the highest. The HPLC results showed that the content of chlorogenic acid increased from greenish white to golden yellow in flowering stage and golden yellow flowering stage. Among the different organs, the flower had the highest chlorogenic acid, and the stem showed the lowest. Conclusion::The LmC3H1 gene of L. macranthoides is cloned, suggesting that LmC3H1 might be involved in the biosynthesis of L. macranthoides chlorogenic acid. This study provides a basis for further studying the functions of the gene and exploring the biosynthesis and regulation mechanism of L. macranthoides chlorogenic acid, while laying the foundation for the genetic improvement of L. macranthoides.
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Objective To evaluate the incidence and mortality risk factors of pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (PR-AKI) in intensive care unit (ICU). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted. Critically ill pregnancies admitted to ICU of Shandong University Affiliated Provincial Hospital from January 1st, 2012 to December 31st, 2016 were enrolled. Based on the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO)-acute kidney injury (AKI) criteria, patients were divided into two groups: PR-AKI group and non-PR-AKI group. Clinical characteristics and laboratory data of two groups were compared. Risk factors of incidence and mortality of PR-AKI patients were analyzed, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn to evaluate the value of these risk factors in predicting mortality of PR-AKI patients in ICU. Results ①A total of 219 pregnancies in ICU were included in the analysis, 85 cases (38.8％) were diagnosed with PR-AKI, with 29.4％ in AKI stage 1, 27.1％ in AKI stage 2 and 43.5％ in AKI stage 3. ②Nineteen of 219 critically ill pregnancies died in ICU, the total ICU mortality was 8.7％. The mortality of PR-AKI group was higher than non-PR-AKI group (16.5％ vs. 3.7％, P = 0.003). The mortality was worsened with increasing severity of AKI (4.0％ for AKI stage 1, 4.3％ for AKI stage 2, 32.4％ for AKI stage 3). ③Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) and lactate (Lac) were the independent risk factors for PR-AKI [AFLP: odds ratio (OR) = 6.081, 95％ confidence interval (95％CI) was 1.587-23.308, P = 0.008; Lac: OR = 1.460, 95％CI was 1.078-1.977, P = 0.014]. ④ Age, Lac, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ(APACHEⅡ) and sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) were the independent risk factors associated with the mortality of PR-AKI patients in ICU (age: OR = 1.130, 95％CI was 1.022-1.249, P = 0.017; Lac: OR = 1.198, 95％CI was 1.009-2.421, P = 0.039; APACHEⅡ: OR = 1.211, 95％CI was 1.102-1.330, P < 0.001; SOFA: OR = 1.411, 95％CI was 1.193-1.669, P < 0.001). ⑤ ROC curve analysis showed that age, Lac, APACHEⅡscore and SOFA score all had good predictive values for in-hospital mortality among PR-AKI patients in ICU, the cut-off value was 29 years old, 3.8 mmol/L, 16 and 8, respectively, and the AUC was 0.751, 0.757, 0.892 and 0.919, respectively (all P < 0.01). Conclusions The incidence and mortality of PR-AKI of critically ill pregnancies in ICU are high. Increased age, Lac, APACHEⅡ score and SOFA score are independent risk factors associated with the mortality of PR-AKI patients in ICU, and have good predictive values for prognosis.
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Objective:To analyze the odorous components and their contents in raw products, wine-processed products, vinegar-processed products and wheat bran-processed products of Periplaneta americana. Method:Headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) was used to extract the volatile components from different processed products, the chemical compositions were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and the relative contents of each component was calculated by peak area normalization method. Result:A total of 41, 32, 40 and 47 components were respectively identified from raw, wine-processed, vinegar-processed and wheat bran-processed products of P. americana, involving a total of 13 common components. Conclusion:The odorous components in the raw products are mainly derived from aldehydes, alcohols, amines, hydrocarbons and other volatile substances. Odorous components can be reduced effectively and flavoring substances can be increased by wine, vinegar and wheat bran processing. This study provides a scientific basis for the further study of correcting odor of P. americana, it also provides a reference for analysis and correction of odor of animal medicines.
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Objective@#To evaluate the incidence and mortality risk factors of pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (PR-AKI) in intensive care unit (ICU).@*Methods@#A retrospective analysis was conducted. Critically ill pregnancies admitted to ICU of Shandong University Affiliated Provincial Hospital from January 1st, 2012 to December 31st, 2016 were enrolled. Based on the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO)-acute kidney injury (AKI) criteria, patients were divided into two groups: PR-AKI group and non-PR-AKI group. Clinical characteristics and laboratory data of two groups were compared. Risk factors of incidence and mortality of PR-AKI patients were analyzed, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn to evaluate the value of these risk factors in predicting mortality of PR-AKI patients in ICU.@*Results@#①A total of 219 pregnancies in ICU were included in the analysis, 85 cases (38.8%) were diagnosed with PR-AKI, with 29.4% in AKI stage 1, 27.1% in AKI stage 2 and 43.5% in AKI stage 3. ②Nineteen of 219 critically ill pregnancies died in ICU, the total ICU mortality was 8.7%. The mortality of PR-AKI group was higher than non-PR-AKI group (16.5% vs. 3.7%, P = 0.003). The mortality was worsened with increasing severity of AKI (4.0% for AKI stage 1, 4.3% for AKI stage 2, 32.4% for AKI stage 3). ③Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) and lactate (Lac) were the independent risk factors for PR-AKI [AFLP: odds ratio (OR) = 6.081, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) was 1.587-23.308, P = 0.008; Lac: OR = 1.460, 95%CI was 1.078-1.977, P = 0.014]. ④ Age, Lac, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ(APACHEⅡ) and sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) were the independent risk factors associated with the mortality of PR-AKI patients in ICU (age: OR = 1.130, 95%CI was 1.022-1.249, P = 0.017; Lac: OR = 1.198, 95%CI was 1.009-2.421, P = 0.039; APACHEⅡ: OR = 1.211, 95%CI was 1.102-1.330, P < 0.001; SOFA: OR = 1.411, 95%CI was 1.193-1.669, P < 0.001). ⑤ ROC curve analysis showed that age, Lac, APACHEⅡscore and SOFA score all had good predictive values for in-hospital mortality among PR-AKI patients in ICU, the cut-off value was 29 years old, 3.8 mmol/L, 16 and 8, respectively, and the AUC was 0.751, 0.757, 0.892 and 0.919, respectively (all P < 0.01).@*Conclusions@#The incidence and mortality of PR-AKI of critically ill pregnancies in ICU are high. Increased age, Lac, APACHEⅡ score and SOFA score are independent risk factors associated with the mortality of PR-AKI patients in ICU, and have good predictive values for prognosis.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the ion release from four commercially available pit-and-fissure sealants [3M Clinpro,3M ConciseTM,BeautiSealant (BS),and GI FX-Ⅱ)].With each brand,18 specimens were prepared.Their fluoride release in de-ionized water was measured by fluoride electrode,while the release of silicate (Si),aluminum (A1),sodium (Na),calcium (Ca),strontium (Sr),and phosphorus (P) was measured by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) on days 1,3,7,14,21,and 28.The result showed that fluoride was not released from 3M ConciseTM.GI FX-Ⅱ displayed the largest fluoride release,which,however,dropped rapidly on day 3.3M Clinpro exhibited less fluoride release than GI FX-Ⅱ and BS did.At any time during the 28-day experimental period,GI FX-Ⅱ released more Na than the other sealants (P＜0.001).BS ranked the second in Na release,and a small amount of Na ions was released from the 3M Clinpro and 3M ConciseTM samples.A1 ions were only detected from BS and GI FX-Ⅱ,but not from the 3M Clinpro and 3M ConciseTM.Additionally GI FX-Ⅱ had the largest Si release among the four brands at any time during the experimental period (P＜0.001).Ca ions were detected from 3M Clinpro and 3M ConciseTM,but not from GI FX-Ⅱ.BS released more Sr than the other sealants at any time during the experimental period (P＜0.001).All the samples released similar amounts of P continuously during these 28 days.In conclusion,based on the type and the amount of ion release,BS is the best pit-and-fissure sealant among the four brands.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the ion release from four commercially available pit-and-fissure sealants [3M Clinpro,3M ConciseTM,BeautiSealant (BS),and GI FX-Ⅱ)].With each brand,18 specimens were prepared.Their fluoride release in de-ionized water was measured by fluoride electrode,while the release of silicate (Si),aluminum (A1),sodium (Na),calcium (Ca),strontium (Sr),and phosphorus (P) was measured by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) on days 1,3,7,14,21,and 28.The result showed that fluoride was not released from 3M ConciseTM.GI FX-Ⅱ displayed the largest fluoride release,which,however,dropped rapidly on day 3.3M Clinpro exhibited less fluoride release than GI FX-Ⅱ and BS did.At any time during the 28-day experimental period,GI FX-Ⅱ released more Na than the other sealants (P＜0.001).BS ranked the second in Na release,and a small amount of Na ions was released from the 3M Clinpro and 3M ConciseTM samples.A1 ions were only detected from BS and GI FX-Ⅱ,but not from the 3M Clinpro and 3M ConciseTM.Additionally GI FX-Ⅱ had the largest Si release among the four brands at any time during the experimental period (P＜0.001).Ca ions were detected from 3M Clinpro and 3M ConciseTM,but not from GI FX-Ⅱ.BS released more Sr than the other sealants at any time during the experimental period (P＜0.001).All the samples released similar amounts of P continuously during these 28 days.In conclusion,based on the type and the amount of ion release,BS is the best pit-and-fissure sealant among the four brands.
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ObjectiveThere are a few reports about the expression of SNHG3 in breast cancer and its effects. This study aimed to detect the expression of SNHG3 in breast cancer and paracancerous tissues, along with its relevance to clinicopathological parameters.MethodsSeventy-four patients with breast cancer were confirmed pathologically in our hospital from Jan. 2014 to Dec. 2017. The expression of SNHG3 was examined in breast cancer and paracancerous tissues by qRT-PCR. Correlations between the expression of SNHG3 and clinicopathological parameters were analyzed.Results SNHG3 expression was significantly downregulated in breast cancer tissues compared to paracancerous tissues, and the difference was of statistical significance (P<0.000). Low expression of SNHG3 was in negative correlation to Ki-67 (rs=-0.296, P=0.013).ConclusionThe expression of SNHG3 downregulated in breast cancer tissues, and its expression level is related to Ki-67, which may serve as a potential diagnostic molecular marker.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids combined with Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccines for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in elderly patients.Methods A total of 150 elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were enrolled in this study from February 2014 to May 2016 at our hospital.All patients were randomly divided into three groups with 50 cases in each group.All patients received routine therapy.Meanwhile,patients in Group A were also treated with inhaled corticosteroids,patients in Group B were given pneumococcal vaccines,and patients in Group C received inhaled corticosteroids combined with Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccines.Clinical symptom improvement,pulmonary function,frequency of acute attacks,mortality and adverse reactions were compared between the three groups.Results There were no severe adverse reactions observed in Group C after vaccination.After treatment,incidences of cough,asthma and expectoration in both Group B and Group C were significantly lower than those in Group A (P＜ 0.05).However,there was no statistically significant difference between Group C and Group B(P＞0.05).Before treatment,levels of FEV1 and FEV1/FVC were comparable between the three groups(P＞0.05).However,after treatment,FEV1 (F =2.301,P =0.396) and FEV1/FVC (F =1.290,P =0.266) of the three groups were significantly improved compared with pre-treatment levels.Moreover,FEV1 and FEV1/FVC in Group B and Group C were significantly higher than those in Group A,and FEV1 and FEV1/FVC in Group C were significantly higher than those in Group B(P＜0.05).In addition,the incidence of acute exacerbation,the frequency and duration of hospitalization in Group B and Group C were significantly lower than in Group A,and acute attack intervals in Group B and Group C were significantly longer than inGroup A (all P ＜ 0.05).Furthermore,the incidence of acute exacerbation,the frequency and duration of hospitalization in Group C were significantly lower than in Group B,and acute attack intervals in Group C were significantly longer than inGroup B(all P＜0.05).During follow-up,there were not statistically significant differences in mortality between the groups(P＞0.05).Conclusions The combination of inhaled corticosteroids with Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccines is effective and safe for the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in elderly patients.
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Objective:To study the effects of beta tricalcium phosphate(β-TCP)/collagen scaffold loaded with human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (hBMP2) plasmid on the osteogenesis ability of MC3T3-E1 cells.Methods:hBMP2 DNA plasmid-modified β-TCP/collagen scaffold and the naked plasmid(control) were constructed.MC3T3-E1 cells were respectively in vitro cultured onto the β-TCP/collagen scaffold with hBMP2(Z) and with control plasmid(Z0),on peace dish with the saffold and hBMP2(M) and with the control plasmid(M0).The surface morphology of the samples was observed by SEM.Osteogenesis of the cells was examined by alkaline phosphatase activity(ALP) test,real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR for the detection of Runx2,OCN,ALP and OPN mRNA expression.Data were statistically analyzed.Results:The composite sample surface of plasmid DNA containing hBMP2 modified β-TCP/collagen was porous;group Z and M showed highter ALP activity and higher mRNA expression of Runx2,OCN,ALP and OPN than group Z0 and M0;so did group Z than group M.Conclusion:Porous β-TCP/collagen scaffold loaded with BMP2 DNA is potential for osteoinduction.
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Objective:To investigate the effect of total saponins from Clematis florida Thunb. on rat model of adjuvant arthritis ( AA) . Methods:Wistar rats were randomly divided into six groups:the normal control group, the model control group, the positive control group ( indomethacin, 10 mg?kg-1 ) , high, medium and low dose groups of total saponins from Clematis florida Thunb. with ten rats in each group. The rat model of AA was established with Freund's complete adjuvant and the effects of drugs on body weight and foot swelling of AA rats were observed. After the animals were sacrificed, the serum levels of superoxide dismutase ( SOD) , mal-onaldehyde ( MDA) , nitric oxide ( NO) and glutathion peroxidase ( GSH-PX) were determined. The serum levels of interleukin-8 ( IL-8), IL-10 and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) were detected by ELISA. Results:On the 8th day of drug administration, total sapo-nins from Clematis florida Thunb. could effectively alleviate the changes in the body weight and foot swelling of the rats to a certain ex-tent when compared with the model control group (P <0. 05 or P <0. 01). There were no significant differences between the high dose group and the positive control group (P>0. 05), and there were significant differences between the low dose group and the high/medium dose groups (P<0. 05). The levels of SOD, MDA, NO and GSH-PX in serum of AA rats were significantly affected by the total saponins from Clematis florida Thunb. . Except for NO indicator of low dose group, the differences between the other groups and the model control group were statistically significant (P<0. 05 or P<0. 01), and there were significant differences in MDA, NO and GSH-PX levels between high dose group and low dose group (P<0. 05). Compared with those in the model control group, the serum levels of IL-8 and TNF-αin each total saponins from Clematis florida Thunb. group significantly decreased and the content of IL-10 sig-nificantly increased (P<0. 05 or P<0. 01). There was no significant differences in the levels of IL-10 and TNF-α between the high dose group and the positive control group (P>0. 05), and the differences in IL-8 and IL-10 between high dose group and low dose group were statistically significant (P<0. 05). Conclusion: The total saponins from Clematis florida Thunb. have good therapeutic effect on AA, and the underlying mechanism may be related to the reduction of lipid peroxidation and the inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
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Objective:To investigate the effect of total saponins from Clematis florida Thunb. on rat model of adjuvant arthritis ( AA) . Methods:Wistar rats were randomly divided into six groups:the normal control group, the model control group, the positive control group ( indomethacin, 10 mg?kg-1 ) , high, medium and low dose groups of total saponins from Clematis florida Thunb. with ten rats in each group. The rat model of AA was established with Freund's complete adjuvant and the effects of drugs on body weight and foot swelling of AA rats were observed. After the animals were sacrificed, the serum levels of superoxide dismutase ( SOD) , mal-onaldehyde ( MDA) , nitric oxide ( NO) and glutathion peroxidase ( GSH-PX) were determined. The serum levels of interleukin-8 ( IL-8), IL-10 and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) were detected by ELISA. Results:On the 8th day of drug administration, total sapo-nins from Clematis florida Thunb. could effectively alleviate the changes in the body weight and foot swelling of the rats to a certain ex-tent when compared with the model control group (P <0. 05 or P <0. 01). There were no significant differences between the high dose group and the positive control group (P>0. 05), and there were significant differences between the low dose group and the high/medium dose groups (P<0. 05). The levels of SOD, MDA, NO and GSH-PX in serum of AA rats were significantly affected by the total saponins from Clematis florida Thunb. . Except for NO indicator of low dose group, the differences between the other groups and the model control group were statistically significant (P<0. 05 or P<0. 01), and there were significant differences in MDA, NO and GSH-PX levels between high dose group and low dose group (P<0. 05). Compared with those in the model control group, the serum levels of IL-8 and TNF-αin each total saponins from Clematis florida Thunb. group significantly decreased and the content of IL-10 sig-nificantly increased (P<0. 05 or P<0. 01). There was no significant differences in the levels of IL-10 and TNF-α between the high dose group and the positive control group (P>0. 05), and the differences in IL-8 and IL-10 between high dose group and low dose group were statistically significant (P<0. 05). Conclusion: The total saponins from Clematis florida Thunb. have good therapeutic effect on AA, and the underlying mechanism may be related to the reduction of lipid peroxidation and the inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the prognosis and complications of expectant therapy and curettage for retained product of conception (RPOC) after second trimester termination of pregnancy (TOP).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 270 patients with RPOC following second trimester TOP in Nanfang Hospital between January, 2014 and December, 2015 were included in this study. The duration of vaginal bleeding time and menstruation recovery interval were compared between patients receiving expectant therapy and curettage for RPOC, and binary logistic regression was used to assess the risk factors for complications in bivariate and multivariate analyses.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The duration of vaginal bleeding time was significantly longer in expectant therapy group than in curettage group (P=0.005), while the menstruation recovery interval did not differ significantly between the two groups. The incidence of vaginal bleeding time for over 42 days was significantly higher in curettage group than in expectant therapy group (P=0.040), and the incidence of a menstruation recovery interval beyond 60 days was comparable between them. The incidence of complications was significantly higher in curettage group than in expectant therapy group either with adjustment of age, gravidity, parity, history of uterine surgery status, gestational age, type of indications, regimens for TOP and induction-abortion interval (OR=18.26 [95% CI: 3.57-93.42], P<0.001) or without adjustment (OR=10.60, [95% CI: 2.36-47.66], P=0.002).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Expectant therapy and curettage for RPOC after second trimester TOP have comparable prognosis, but curettage is associated with a significantly higher rate of complications.</p>
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Objective:To study the effects of fluor-hydroxyapatite (FHA) coating titanium alloy on the osseointegration and peri-implantitis of orthodontic micro-implant.Methods:Titanium of FHA alloy (FHA group) and titanium alloy(control group) orthodontic micro-implants were respectively planted into buccal alveolar bone in mandibular premolar area of rabbits.Scanning electron microscope was used to observe the osseointegration around the micro-implants.ELISA was employed to detect TNF-α in the gingival crevicular fluid around the implants.Results:The FHA-coating titanium alloy orthodontic micro-implants led to higher bone density,smaller marrow cavity,and lower TNF-α level and shorter lasting period of TNF-α over-expression than the controls (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion:The FHA-coating titanium alloy orthodontic micro-implant has better histocompatibility and may inhibit peri-implantitis.
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BACKGROUND:Studies have demonstrated that Acorus tatarinowi and its active ingredients can promote adult neurogenesis, exerting an active role in anti-aging and neurodegenerative disease treatment. OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects of Acorus tatarinowi extracts on the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of umbilical cord blood stem cel s, thereby providing a new idea for promoting the osteogenic differentiation of stem cel s by Chinese medicines. METHODS:Acorus tatarinowi extracts were obtained via solvent extraction method and flow cytometry sorting technology was used to select the stem cel s isolated from human umbilical cord. Then, the umbilical cord blood stem cel proliferation was observed by electron microscope, and the effect of Acorus tatarinowi on the proliferation of umbilical cord blood stem cel s was observed by cel counting kit-8. Meanwhile, the impact of Acorus tatarinowi on osteocalcin and bone morphogenetic protein-2 contents in the supernatant of umbilical cord blood stem cel s were detected by ELISA;alkaline phosphatas expression was detected using alkaline phosphatase staining kit. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The separation purity of the stem cel s from umbilical cord mononuclear cel s was (89.66±3.47)%. After low, moderate and high concentrations of cord blood stem cel s co-cultured with Acorus tatarinowi extractions for 24, 48 and 72 hours, the stem cel proliferation rate was significantly higher compared with the control group (P<0.05), and additional y, the proliferation rate of moderate concentration group was significantly higher than that in the low and high concentration groups (P<0.05). The contents of osteocalcin and bone morphogenetic protein-2 in the stem cel supernatants were significantly higher than those in the control group after co-cultured with Acorus tatarinowi extractions for 5, 10 and 15 days, and which the highest in the high concentration group (P<0.05). The expression of alkaline phosphatase was significantly higher than that in the control group after umbilical cord blood stem cel s co-cultured with Acorus tatarinowi extractions for 10 days, and moreover, the expression of alkaline phosphatase in the moderate concentration and high concentration groups were significantly higher than that in the low concentration group (P<0.05). In conclusion, Acorus tatarinowi can promote the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of umbilical cord blood stem cel s.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effect of premature rupture of the membrane (PROM) on neonatal complications in premature infants.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The registration information of 7684 preterm infants with gestational age <37 weeks were collected from the cooperative units in the task group between January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Specially trained personnel from each cooperative units filled in the unified form in a standardized format to record the gender, gestational age, birth weight, PROM, placental abruption, antenatal corticosteroid, Apgar score, amniotic fluid pollution, and complications of the infants. The data were analyzed comparatively between the cases with PROM and those without (control).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The preterm mortality rate was significantly lower but the incidences of ICH, NEC, ROP and BPD were significantly higher in PROM group than in the control group (P<0.05). The 95% confidence interval of the OR value was <1 for mortality, and was >1 for ICH, NEC, ROP and BPD. After adjustment for gestational age, birth weight, gender, mode of delivery, placental abruption, placenta previa, prenatal hormones, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), gestational period hypertension and 5-min Apgar score <7, the incidences of NEC, ROP and BPD were significantly different between the two groups (P<0.05) with 95% confidence interval of OR value >1, but the mortality rate and incidence of ICH were not significantly different between the two groups (P>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>PROM is a risk factor for NEC, ROP and BPD in preterm infants, and adequate intervention of PROM can reduce the incidences of such complications as NEC, ROP and BPD in the infants.</p>