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OBJECTIVE：To establish the method for the content det ermination of 4 components in Forsythia suspensa flowers by drying in shade ，vacuum freeze-drying ，oven（30，50，70 ℃）and sun ，so as to evaluate the effects of different drying methods on the main components of F. suspensa flowers and screen the optimal drying method. METHODS ：UPLC method was adopted. The determination was performed on Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C 18 column with mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile- 0.1％ phosphoric acid aqueous solution （gradient elution ）at the flow rate of 0.3 mL/min. The detection wavelength was set at 230 nm， and column was 35 ℃. The sample size was 1 μL. Euclidean closeness（C）i of different drying methods was calculated by TOPSIS comprehensive analysis method ，and the optimal drying method was defined. RESULTS ：The linear range of forsythiaside A ， rutin，forsythin，（+）-pinoresinol-4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside were 0.007 5-0.037 7，0.027 4-0.137 2，0.001 9-0.009 5，0.005 6-0.028 8 µg（all r＞0.999）. RSDs of precision ，stability（32 h）and reproducibility tests were all lower than 2％. The recoveries were 97.27％-102.53％，100.53％-104.11％，98.45％-104.02％，98.66％-104.82％，respectively；and all RSDs ＜3％（n＝3）. The contents were 1.645 8-4.987 9，11.730 2-20.978 0，0.875 5-2.005 0，2.366 0-5.535 7 mg/g. The content of forsythiaside A was the highest after drying at 30 ℃，rutin and （+）-pinoresinol-4- O-β-D-glucopyranoside were the highest after vacuum freeze-drying，forsythiaside was the highest after drying at 50 ℃ . Results of TOPSIS analysis showed that Ci of F. suspensa flowers by drying in shade ，vacuum freeze-drying ，oven（30，50，70 ℃）and sun were 0.079 9，0.553 5，0.495 4， 0.503 8，0.157 9，0.217 2，respectively；the order of Ci was vacuum freeze-drying ＞ 50 ℃ oven drying ＞ 30 ℃ oven drying＞sun drying ＞70 ℃ oven drying ＞ shade drying. CONCLUSIONS：Established method is simple ，reproducible and can be used for the content determination of 4 components in F. suspensa flowers. The samples are preferably dried by vacuum freeze-drying，followed by 50 ℃ oven drying ，30 ℃ oven drying ， and then dried in the sun and oven at 70 ℃ and finally in the shade.
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Objective To establish and compare HPLC fingerprint chromatograms of Dipsaci Radix decoction pieces, aqueous decoction and formula granules.Methods The HPLC analysis was carried out in Wondasil C18 column (4.6 mm × 250 mm, 5 μm) with a mobile phase of acetonitrile-0.1% phosphoric acid by gradient elution. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min; the detection wavelength was set at 212 nm; the column temperature was kept at 30℃. Results The fingerprint chromatograms from 12 batches of Dipsaci Radix decoction pieces, aqueous decoction and formula granules were established respectively. 14 common peaks in the fingerprint chromatogram in the formula granules could be tracked in the aqueous decoction, and 13 common peaks in the fingerprint chromatogram could be tracked in the decoction pieces. 2 chemical compounds were identified, such as asperosaponinⅥ and chlorogenic acid.ConclusionThe method of HPLC fingerprint chromatograms is stable and with good repeatability. Dipsaci Radix decoction pieces, aqueous decoction and formula granules are basically the same chemical composition.
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Objective To study the plasma metabolomics features of SD rats with wei-qi deficiency respectively in spring, summer, autumn and winter; To seek the potential markers related to wei-qi deficiency; To discuss the essence of wei-qi deficiency.MethodsTwenty male SD rats were adaptively fed 7 days before Chinese Vernal Equinox Day, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice, synchronous controled with temporal condition. The rats were randomly divided into experimental and control groups according to random number method. Rats in the experimental groupwere made into wei-qi deficiency models through fatigue stimulation alternately with cold and heat stimulation. Blood was collected at 12:00 each solar term. High performance liquid chromatography- mass spectrometry instrument was used to detect plasma metabolites. Partial least squates-discriminant analysis was used to process statistical analysis of the data to compared the original data of plasma metabolomics between the two groups of each season, and explore the difference metabolic markers between each two groups, then speculate the potential biomakers of wei-qi differency.ResultsWith the changes of spring, summer, autumn and winter, significant differences were showed in metabolic profile between the experimental and control groups. Homocysteine showed a significant difference in spring, summer and autumn; Ceramide showed a significant difference in summer and winter; Testosterone showed a significant difference in spring and summer; Cyclic guanosine monophosphate showed a significant difference in autumn and winter; Sarcosine showed a significant difference in spring, summer and winter. The physiological functions of these substances related to lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter and hormone regulation.ConclusionPotential biomakers of wei-qi deficiency changed along with the seasonal variation, which mainly reflected in lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter and hormone regulation.
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Objective To study the correlation of fingerprint chromatograms of Cinnamomi Ramulus formula granules, decoction pieces and water decoction by HPLC; To investigate the difference of main chemical constituents among different forms. Methods The Diamonsil C18 column (4.6 mm × 250 mm, 5 μm) was used with mobile phase of acetonitrile and 0.1% phosphoric acid at the flow rate of 1.0 mL/min, with detection wave of 280 nm and temperature of 30 ℃. The detection of 10 batches of Cinnamomi Ramulus formula granules, 10 batches of decoction pieces and 10 batches of water decoction were established respectively. Results Totally 12 peaks in the HPLC fingerprint chromatogram from 10 batches of formula granules could be tracked in the water decoction; 10 peaks in the HPLC fingerprint chromatogram could be tracked in the decoction pieces. Three components, such as protocatechuic acid, coumarin and cinnamic acid were verified. Conclusion The main chemical components of Cinnamomi Ramulus formula granules and water decoction are basically the same, and the common component contents have similar proportion.
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Objective To establish an index system of science and technology evaluation for public hospitals in Shanghai, which is scientific and rational, operable, promotable, and comparable.The purpose is to improve the comprehensive hospital evaluation system and promote the science and medical technology innovation development in Shanghai.Methods Based on overseas and domestic research experiences and Shanghai′s specifics, literature analysis and Delphi specialist consultation method were used for rationalization proposals for building such a system.Results This index system comprises three level-1 indicators of basis and conditions, results and outputs and social benefits and impacts, eight level-2 indicators and 24 level-3 indicators.Conclusions This index system should be improved stage by stage.Classification by type and level of public hospitals should be used in such evaluation, while horizontal development level and vertical development speed of science and technology should be combined.A unified evaluation standard should be developed by professional organizations.
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Aim To compare the cytotoxicity of geni-poside (GS)and its metabolite genipin (GP)on hu-man hepatocelluar HepG2 cells and explore the sub-stance and mechanism of hepatotoxicity induced by Fructus Gardeniae.Methods The cytotoxic effect of GS and GP was analyzed by MTT method;the antioxi-dant enzyme activities of manganese superoxide dis-mutase (Mn-SOD),catalase (CAT)and levels of glu-tathione (GSH)were detected by respective kits;the change of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS ) was measured by 2′,7′-dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCFH-DA)staining method;multiparameter cytotox-icity analysis (cell loss,nuclear size and morphologi-cal changes,DNA content,cell membrane permeabili-ty,mitochondrial membrane potential changes,cyto-chrome C release ) were measured simultaneously by high content screening (HCS)assays.Results No cytotoxicity was found in GS (20~1 000 μmol·L-1 ) groups (P>0.05 ),but GP was found to exert obvi-ous cytotoxic effect,and 50μmol·L-1 GP could obvi-ously inhibit HepG2 cell proliferation (P0. 0 5 ),GP could significantly decrease the activity of Mn-SOD,CAT and the level of GSH,and obviously increase the content of ROS (P0.05 ). Conclusion GP is the direct substance of hepatotox-icity induced by Fructus Gardeniae,and the mecha-nism might be associated with oxidative stress,mito-chondria injury and apoptosis.
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Objective To use metabonomics method to study the change of the basic materials of month rhythm of wei qi deficiency syndrome; To find the potential markers so as to provides a new way for the essence of the wei qi deficiency syndrome research.Methods Based on the autumnal equinox in lunar calendar month, the beginning of a month (the first day of lunar August), the middle of a month (the 15th day of lunar August), and the end of a month (the 30th day of lunar August) were set as the three days to draw experimental materials. Two weeks before drawing materials, 20 rats were randomly divided into control group and model group, 10 rats in each group. The model rats were modeled by the stimulus of fatigue combined with coldness and hotness. Control group rats received conventional breeding. The rats in the both groups during the three experiments received decollation and the blood was taken at the 12 o’clock at noon. HPLC-MS was used to detect plasma metabolites, and partial least squares were used to make statistical analysis on the data for comparing plasma metabonomics original data of control group and model group. Possible metabolic markers of wei qi deficiency syndrome were explored, and the potential makers of month rhythm change of wei qi deficiency syndrome were deduced.Results Oleamide, phosphatidyl glycerol, cortisol, proline, dimethyl fumarate, and eicosapentaenoic acid may be potential markers of wei qi deficiency syndrome in the beginning of a month. Sphingosine-1-phosphate, malic acid, cortisol, oleamide, carnitine, eicosapentaenoic acid and dimethyl fumarate may be potential markers of wei qi deficiency syndrome in the middle of a month. Cholesteryl acetate, threonine, cortisol, dimethyl fumarate, oleamide, eicosapentaenoic acid and pyroglutamate may be potential markers of wei qi deficiency syndrome in the end of a month.Conclusion Month rhythm change of wei qi deficiency syndrome may be influenced by oleamide, cortisol, eicosapentaenoic acid, dimethyl fumarate, and aconitic acid, and may be closely related to energy metabolism, meanwhile accompanied by regulation of cell, hormone and nerves.
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Objective To learn the acceptance of rural community health workers (CHWs ) following the reform of rural health workers′team building in Pudong New Area.Methods 3 295 CHWs were surveyed with questionnaire for their acceptance of the incentive policies,and chisquare test analysis was used to analyze the differences among CHWs in individual areas.Results Over 80.0% of the CHWs reported that they were motivated by the incentive policies to improve their professional competence, medical service and organizational commitment;40.9% of them reported that the policies improved their social status;and 47.3% of them believed the policies could promote the rural areas to attract and retain talents.When a comparison was made of CHWs′feedbacks on different aspects,significant differences indicated that the proportion of CHWs′positive attitudes was the highest at remote rural communities. Conclusions The rural health workers′team building reform could promote incentive on the CHWs,yet with obvious regional differences.
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Objective In order to lay the foundation for establishment of a clean grade Meriones meridianus popu-lation, and provide reference for the formulation of Meriones meridianus parasite detection standard.Methods A survey of parasite infection in Meriones meridianus was carried out, and three kinds of antiparasitic drugs, tetramethrin/per-methrin, praziquantel, and tinidazole were used in high-, medium-and low-doses for eradication of the target parasites. Results Three types of parasites were detected among the animals.The infection rate of surface parasite Myobia musculi was 82.1%(23/28), that of intestinal parasite Hymenolepis nana was 78.1% (25/32) and Tritrichomonas muris was 90.6%(29/32).Significant results of parasite eradication were achieved with the antiparasitic drugs.Medicated bath u-sing 1%tetramethrin/permethrin for 30 s every 4 days for 5 times and 1.5%tetramethrin/permethrin for 30 s every 4 days for 3 times completely eradicated the surface Myobia musculi infection.Praziquantel in a dose of 31 mg/kg by daily gastric gavage for consecutive 7 days was the optimal dosage to completely eradicate the intestinal Hymenolepis nana.Tinidazole in a dose of 42 mg/kg administered by gastric gavage daily for consecutive 7 days was the optimal dosage for eradication of in-testinal Tritrichomonas muris infection.Conclusions Three types of parasites are detected in Meriones meridianus in our laboratory, i.e.surface infection with Myobia musculi, and intestinal infection with Tritrichomonas muris and Hymenolepis nana.Tetramethrin/permethrin, praziquantel and tinidazole can be used to effectively eradicate these three types of para-sites, respectively.
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Background:Helicobacter pylori( Hp)is the main cause of chronic gastritis( CG),and CagA and VacA are important pathogenic factors of Hp. Recent studies have indicated that CagA and VacA antibodies of Hp have close relationship with gastric cancer(GC)and peptic ulcer(PU). Aims:To investigate the relationship between different antibodies of Hp and GC,PU and CG in Xinjiang area. Methods:Eighty-four GC,108 PU and 196 CG patients from Jan. 2014 to Aug. 2014 were enrolled. 14 C-urea breath test was used to determine Hp infection. Hp was typed by immunoblotting technique. Relationship between different Hp antibodies and patients with GC,PU and CG was analyzed. Results:Type Ⅰ Hp-positive rate in GC,PU and CG groups was decreased stepwisely(47. 6% ,37. 0% ,21. 4% , respectively). The positive rates of Hp strains(CagA-128 kDa,VacA-110 kDa and UreB-66 kDa)differed significantly among GC,PU,and CG groups(P = 0. 013,P = 0. 011,P = 0. 002);GC was associated with CagA-128 kDa,VacA-110 kDa,VacA-90 kDa and UreB-66 kDa(P < 0. 05),PU was associated with VacA-110 kDa,UreB-66 kDa(P < 0. 05). UreB-66 kDa was the risk factor of PU and GC(P < 0. 05). Conclusions:GC is associated with CagA-128 kDa,VacA-110 kDa,VacA-90 kDa and UreB-66 kDa,PU is associated with VacA-110 kDa,UreB-66 kDa,and UreB-66 kDa is the risk factor of PU and GC.
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Objective To observe the effects of hydrogen sulfide on hepatic and renal injury induced by thioacetamide (TAA).Methods Twenty-four male SD rats were equally and randomly divided into TAA induced model group ,control group,TAA +sodium hydrogen sulfide group , and TAA +propargylglycine group .TAA was given by intraperitoneal injection to the model group , sodium hydrogen sulfide and propargylglycine groups at the dose of 600 mg/kg on the first day, and at the dose of 300 mg/kg 24 hours later.Hydrogen sulfide sodium at the dose of 0.15 mmol/kg and propargylg-lycine at the dose of 30 mg/kg were injected abdominally 1 h before TAA injection.The dose of these two agents was halved in the next 24 h.All the rats were sacrificed and specimens were collected to test hydrogen sulfide , and hepatic and renal function.Urine after the first 24 hours was collected after the administration of TAA .Results The structure of the liver in TAA group was disordered , especially in sodium hydrogen sulfide group .Liver function of TAA group was severely damaged (ALT:980.0 ±32.0 vs 38.3 ±10.6 U/L),and deteriorated with the application of sodium hydrogen sulfide (ALT:1095.6 ± 684.2 U/L), but recovered (ALT:66.3 ±8.32 U/L) with propargylglycine application.Compared with the normal group, the renal function in TAA group was significantly injured ,but the urea nitrogen and creatinine in sodium hydrosulfide group were reduced more remarkably than in TAA group (BUN:8.4 ±1.9 vs 11.62 ±6.0 mmol/L,Cr:32.6 ±8.2 vs 42.8 ±4.4 μmol/L, P<0.05).Nevertheless, creatinine was increased in propargylglycine group ( Cr 56.7 ±14.9 vs 30.8 ±4.4μmol/L, P<0.05).The urine content within 24 hours was more significantly decreased in TAA group than in the normal group (9.2 ±2.5 vs 20.5 ±6.7 ml, P<0.01), which was mildly recovered in sodium hydrogen sulfide group (11.7 ± 1.5 vs 9.2 ±2.5 , P<0.05) but further decreased (4.2 ±1.3 vs 9.2 ±2.5, P<0.01) in the propargylglycine group . Conclusion Hydrogen sulfide can alleviates renal injury while aggravating liver injury induced by thioacetamide .
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Objective To investigate the relationship between resting heart rate (RHR)and carotid artery structure in young hypertensive patients.Methods A total of 663 primary hypertensive patients aged between 18 and 45 (38.01 ± 5.78) were chosen from the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from January,2009 to January,2012.Patients under this study were divided into three groups according to their RHRs:group A (RHR＜70 bpm,n=163),group B(70 bpm≤RHR＜80 bpm,n=268),group C (RHR≥80 bpm,n=232).Data on bilateral carotid artery intima-media thickness,common carotid artery diameter were detected by carotid ultra-sonography.Indexes of carotid artery were analyzed by both variance and bi-variate correlation analysis.Results 1)Differences in the blood pressure among three groups showed statistical significance (P＜0.01),with diastolic pressure in group A higher than in group B (P＜0.05),while both systolic and diastolic pressure in group C higher than in group B (P＜0.01).2)In group A,the right carotid artery diameter was higher than in group C(P＜0.05) and the left carotid artery diameter higher than in group B(P＜ 0.05) with the left carotid artery diameter higher than in group C (P＜0.05).3) Significant positive correlations were found between RHR and blood pressure (r =0.112,0.118) and negative correlation between RHR and left carotid artery diameter (r=-0.89).However,correlation between RHR and right carotid artery diameter was not significant (r=-0.075,P=0.068).Conclusion When blood pressure had an increase,we found that the carotid artery diameter was decreasing along with the increasing RHR among the young hypertensive patients.
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In order to investigate biological functions of the 14-3-3 genes and their response to abiotic stress, two cDNAs (designated as Ta14R1 and Ta14R2) encoding putative 14-3-3 proteins were isolated from wheat by PCR and rapid amplification of cDNA end (RACE) technique. The cDNA of Ta14R1 is 999bp and encodes a protein of 262 amino acids, while the cDNA of Ta14R2 is 897bp in length and encodes a protein of 261 amino acids. Transient expression assays using Ta14R1/Ta14R2-GFP fusion constructs indicated that Ta14R1 and Ta14R2 were located in cytoplasm and cell membrane but not in chloroplasts. Real-time quantitative (RT-PCR) analysis revealed that Ta14R1 and Ta14R2 were differentially expressed in wheat tissues and significantly up-regulated in roots and shoots 1d after germination, indicating they may play a role in process of seed germination. The expression of the two genes in roots and leaves were significantly induced by plant hormone ABA, as well as heat, cold and drought treatments, suggesting that the two 14-3-3 genes in wheat may be involved in ABA dependent stress-responding pathway and response to heat, cold and drought stress.
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14-3-3 Proteins , Genetics , Abscisic Acid , Pharmacology , DNA, Complementary , Droughts , Gene Expression Regulation, Plant , Genes, Plant , Germination , Plant Leaves , Genetics , Physiology , Plant Roots , Genetics , Physiology , Stress, Physiological , Temperature , Triticum , Genetics , PhysiologyABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To observe the changes of blood pressure and S-100B, neuron specific enolase (NSE) protein in hypertensive dogs with high fat diet after catheter-based renal sympathetic denervation.@*METHODS@#Twelve Beagles were divided into an interventional group (n=6) and a sham-operation group (n=6). After baseline measurements, the Beagles were fed with lard oil for 3 months. After 3 months, the interventional group had renal sympathetic denervation by percutaneous catheter based radiofrequency ablation and the control group had renal angiography. The blood pressure, plasma S-100B, and NSE before the operation and 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months and 3 months after the operation were measured.@*RESULTS@#The dogs had significantly higher levels of systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and mean arterial pressure (MBP) compared to its baselines (P<0.05). The SBP, DBP and MBP in the interventional group were significantly lower than those in the control group 1 month and 3 months after the operation (P<0.05). Three months after the operation, renal angiography in all dogs revealed no sign of renal artery stenosis. Plasma S-100B and NSE expression in the interventional group were higher than those in the control group 3 days, 1 week and 2 weeks after the operation (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Renal sympathetic denervation can significantly reduce the SBP, DBP and MBP in hypertensive dogs. The plasma S-100B and NSE may be used as indicators for assessment of renal nerve injury after renal sympathetic denervation.
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Animals , Dogs , Blood Pressure , Catheter Ablation , Hypertension , Metabolism , Kidney , General Surgery , Phosphopyruvate Hydratase , Metabolism , S100 Calcium Binding Protein beta Subunit , Metabolism , SympathectomyABSTRACT
Objective To understand the cross-resistance of Culex pipiens pallens to common pesticides,so as to provide the evidence for improving the application of chemical pesticides. Methods The IV instar larvae of DDVP-resistant,propoxur-resistant and cypermethrin-resistant strains as well as the sensitive strain of Culex pipiens pallens were collected to detect the re-sistance to DDVP,propoxur and cypermethrin based on the WHO bioassay method. Results The resistance coefficients of DDVP-resistant strain to DDVP,propoxur and cypermethrin were 14.47,8.96 and 207.27 respectively. The resistance coeffi-cients of propoxur-resistant strain to DDVP,propoxur and cypermethrin were 3.27,6.93 and 8.65 respectively. The resistance coefficients of cypermethrin-resistant strain to DDVP,propoxur and cypermethrin were 2.93,1.61 and 501.11 respectively. Con-clusion The resistance and cross-resistance could be generated during the long-term application of a single kind of chemical pesticide,and we should pay more attention to the varieties and dosages of them.
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Objective To observe whether hydrogen sulfide modulates adipocytes to secrete adiponectin.Methods Thirty-two male SD rats were randomly divided into normal diet group (n =8),high-fat diet group (n =8),high-fat + cysteine group (n =8),and high-fat + propargylglycine (cystathionine-γ-lyase inhibitor) group (n =8).The fatty liver animal model was established using the high fat diet; meanwhile,L-cysteine was applied to the animals to produce endogenous hydrogen sulfide and propargylglycine to inhibit the production of endogenous hydrogen sulfide.Fatty degeneration of the hver of animals and plasma within the adiponectin concentration was observed after 8 weeks.The omental adipose tissues were excluded and digested using collagenase Ⅰ to isolate fat cells.Sodium hydrosulfide and propargylglycine was applied to stimulate the cells in vitro for 7 days before the detection of the cell supernatant adiponectin content.Results Liver steatosis was established after highfat diet for eight weeks.Steatosis was significantly extenuated after the application of L-cysteine and aggravated by propargylglycine.Plasma hydrogen sulfide and adiponectin levels in fat diet group animals were (21.13 ± 7.06) mmol/L and (3.16 ± 1.15) mg/L respectively,which significantly decreased when compared with the normal diet group with the levels of hydrogen sulfide (29.13 ± 13.06) mmol/L and adiponectin (8.98 ± 2.84) mg/L (P=0.0229,P=0.0062).Hydrogen sulfide [(35.47 ±9.04) mmol/L] and adiponectin [(6.54 ± 1.38) mg/L] levels in the high fat + cysteine group significantly increased (P =0.0032,P =0.0131).However,hydrogen sulfide [(16.65 ±8.79) mmol/L] and adiponectin [(2.50±0.91) mg/L] in high fat + propargylglycine group were significantly decreased (P =0.0191,P =0.0021).Hydrogen sulfide was not significantly differem in the supematam of adipocyte isolated from normal diet group [(26.77 ± 12.65) mmol/L] and from high-fat diet group [(28.76 ±9.09) mmol/L] (P =0.0927),but that in the sodium hydrosulfide and propargylglycine ceils supematants significandy either increased or decreased (P =0.0000,P =0.0000).Adiponectin in the supematants of high-fat diet group and normal diet group adipocyte showed no significant difference [(4.21 ± 1.61) mg/L vs (4.49 ± 1.09) mg/L,P =0.1076)].The levels of adiponectin in sodium hydrosulfide and propargylglycine cell supernatants increased and decreased respectively than that in higher fat diet group cells [(5.77 ±0.86) mg/L vs (4.21 ±1.61) mg/L,P =0.0094; (3.01 ±1.26) mg/L vs (4.21 ± 1.61) mg/L,P =0.0108].Conclusion Hydrogen sulfide promotes adipocytes to secrete adiponectin.
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ObjectiveTo explore the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in patients with primary aldosteronism(PA) and the correlation with plasma aldosterone concentration. MethodsThe incidence of MS was retrospectively analyzed in 216 patients with PA from October 2008 to July 2010. Results( 1 ) The prevalence of MS was 47. 69％ in the patients with PA. As the individual components of MS, the incidence of overweight/obesity,raised blood triglyceride ( TG ) level, impaired glucose regulation ( IGR), lowered high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol ( HDL-C), and diabetes mellitus( DM ) was 51.13％, 22. 52％, 19.62％, 3.82％, and 2.94％, respectively. (2)The most common combination of MS components was overweight/obesity+high TG, followed by overweight/obesity+ lowered HDL-C, and overweight/obesity + DM, with the incidence of 35. 19％,15.74％, and 11.57％,respectively. (3) The incidence of overweight/obesity and IGR was raised progressively with the increasing plasma aldosterone level. (4) The prevalence of MS was significantly lower in Han patients (45.3％) than in Uygur ( 64. 0％ ), but higher than in Kazakh (42. 9％, both P＜0. 05 ). ConclusionsThe prevalence of MS in patients with PA was high. The prevalences of MS and its components were gradually rising with plasma aldosterone level.
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OBJECTIVE To compare the treatment effects of secreory otitis media with artificial eustachian tube insertion and tympanotomy tube insertion.To provide useful information for the treatment of secretory otitis media.METHODS Seventy-one patients(86 ears) with secretory otitis media were randomly divided into tow groups:experimental group(36 cases,44 ears) and control group(35 cases 42 ears).The experimental group was treated by artificial eustachian tube insertion under nasal endoscope.Drugs were injected through the tube into the tympanic cavity everyday after flushing it. The control group were treated by traditional method—the tympanic ventilation tube.All patients were followed up for 6 months.RESULTS The experimental group: 21 ears(47.73%) were cured,19 ears(43.18%) were straightened up,and no effects observed in 4 ears (9.09%).The control group:12 ears(28.57%) cured,17 ears(40.48%) wered straightened up and no effects obsered in 13 ears(30.95%).The efficiency rate of the experimental group(90.91%) was much higher than the control group(69.05%,P
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Aim To study the effect of Semen Sojae Preparatum isoflavone(SSPI)on proliferation and JAK2/STAT3 signal transduction pathway in rat vascular smooth muscle cell(VSMC)induced by Angiotensin Ⅱ(AngⅡ).Methods A cell proliferating model of VSMC induced by AngⅡ was established.The proliferation activity of VSMC was analyzed by MTT method.The expressions of angiotensin Ⅱ receptor 1(AT1R) were detected by RT-PCR method.The expressions of JAK2,STAT3 and phosphorylation protein were detected by Western blot.Results 100 ?g?L-1, 200 ?g?L-1 SSPI significantly inhibited the proliferation of VSMC induced by AngⅡ,and down-regulated the mRNA expression of AT1R.200 ?g?L-1 SSPI could significantly down-regulate the protein expressions of p-JAK2,p-STAT3.Conclusions The proliferation of VSMC induced by AngⅡcan be inhibited by SSPI.The mechanisms might be related to down-regulating the expressions of AT1R,and arresting the phosphorylation of JAK2/STAT3 signal transduction pathway.
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AIM: The goal of the present study was to evaluate the possibility about enterogenous endotoxemia in pathogenesis of hepatopulmonary syndrome. METHODS: The rat model of cirrhosis was prepared with compound factors. A small dose of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was administered intraperitoneally once to aggravate endotoxemia of animal with cirrhosis. The normal rats injected with LPS or injected with LPS combined with glycine (LPS antagonist) were designed as controls. RESULTS: Hepatopulmonary syndrome of rats with cirrhosis had occurred in the end of eighth weeks. Pulmonary pathological changes of cirrhosis rats were exacerbated after administration of a given dose of LPS. Glycine sharply antagonized the biological effect of LPS in vivo and in vitro, inhibited the production of TNF-? by LPS and alleviated various pathological changes of hepatopulmonary syndrome. CONCLUSIONS: Enterogenous endotoxemia in cirrhosis rats might be an important mechanism in the development of hepatopulmonary syndrome. Endotoxin and its mediating effect by way of cytokines (TNF-?) may play a role in the pathogenesis of hepatopulmonary syndrome.