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Nuclear factor Y (NF-Y) is a class of transcription factors consisting of NF-YA, NF-YB and NF-YC subunits, which are widely distributed in eukaryotes. The NF-YC subunit regulates plant growth and development and plays an important role in the response to stresses. However, there are few reports on this gene subfamily in tea plants. In this study, nine CsNF-YC genes were identified in the genome of 'Longjing 43'. Their phylogeny, gene structure, promoter cis-acting elements, motifs and chromosomal localization of these gene were analyzed. Tissue expression characterization revealed that most of the CsNF-YCs were expressed at low levels in the terminal buds and at relatively high levels in the flowers and roots. CsNF-YC genes responded significantly to gibberellic acid (GA) and abscisic acid (ABA) treatments. We further focused on CsNF-YC6 because it may be involved in the growth and development of tea plants and the regulation of response to abiotic stresses. The CsNF-YC6 protein is localized in the nucleus. Arabidopsis that overexpressed CsNF-YC6 (CsNF-YC6-OE) showed increased seed germination and increased root length under ABA and GA treatments. In addition, the number of cauline leaves, stem lengths and silique numbers were significantly higher in overexpressing Arabidopsis lines than wild type under long-day growth conditions, and CsNF-YC6 promoted primary root growth and increased flowering in Arabidopsis. qPCR analysis showed that in CsNF-YC6-OE lines, flowering pathway-related genes were transcribed at higher levels than wild type. The investigation of the CsNF-YC gene has unveiled that CsNF-YC6 plays a pivotal role in plant growth, root and flower development, as well as responses to abiotic stress.
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Arabidopsis , Camellia sinensis , Giberelinas , Camellia sinensis/genética , Ácido Abscísico/farmacologia , CháRESUMO
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Pulsatilla decoction (PD), is an herbal formula commonly used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) in clinical practice, but the mechanism of PD alters the colitis remains elusive. AIM OF THE STUDY: To evaluate the intervention effect of PD on Dextran Sodium Sulfate (DSS)-induced UC based on gut microbiota and intestinal short-chain fatty acid (SCFAs) metabolism, and to investigate the mechanism of action of PD in treating UC. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 3% (wt/vol) DSS-induced ulcerative colitis model in C57BL/6 male mice was used to evaluate the effect of oral PD in treating UC. The changes in gut microbiota in mice were analyzed by 16SrDNA gene sequencing, and the content of SCFAs in the intestinal contents of mice was determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was applied to analyze the expression of inflammatory cytokines in serum and colonic tissues, and western blotting (WB) was applied to analyze the expression of tight junction proteins in colonic tissues. RESULTS: PD can alleviate the symptoms of UC mice, Pulsatilla Decoction high dose treatment group (PDHT) shows the best effect. Compared with the DSS group, the PDHT had significantly lower body mass, disease activity index (DAI) score, colonic macroscopic damage index (CMDI) score, and pathological damage score, at the phylum level, the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes increased while that of Firmicutes and Proteobacteria decreased, at the Genus level, the abundance of Bacteroides and Lachnospiraceae.NK4A136.group increased while that of Clostridium. sensu.strictoã, Escherichia. shigella and Turicibacter decreased. Compared with the DSS group, acetate, propionate, and total SCFAs in the PDHT with significantly higher levels. The concentrations of interleukin-1ß (L-1ß), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-17 (IL-17) decreased whereby the concentration of interleukin-10 (IL-10) increased in the PDHT group. The expression levels of Occludin, zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1), Claudin1, Claudin5, G protein-coupled receptor43 (GPR43) protein, and the relative expression of ZO-1 and Occludin mRNA were significantly increased PDHT group. CONCLUSIONS: PD has a good therapeutic effect on UC mice. The pharmacological mechanism is probably maintaining the homeostasis and diversity of gut microbiota, increasing the content of SCFAs, and repairing the colonic mucosal barrier.
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Colite Ulcerativa , Colite , Pulsatilla , Animais , Bactérias/metabolismo , Colite/induzido quimicamente , Colite/tratamento farmacológico , Colite/metabolismo , Colite Ulcerativa/induzido quimicamente , Colite Ulcerativa/tratamento farmacológico , Colite Ulcerativa/patologia , Colo , Citocinas/metabolismo , Sulfato de Dextrana/toxicidade , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Ácidos Graxos Voláteis/metabolismo , Interleucina-10/metabolismo , Interleucina-17/metabolismo , Interleucina-1beta/metabolismo , Masculino , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Ocludina/metabolismo , Propionatos , RNA Mensageiro/metabolismo , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/metabolismoRESUMO
Importance: Acupoint hot compress during the early postpartum period may benefit patients after a vaginal delivery, but the evidence of this effect is limited. Objective: To assess whether acupoint hot compress involving the abdominal, lumbosacral, and plantar regions could reduce the incidence of postpartum urinary retention, relieve postpartum uterine contraction pain, prevent emotional disorders, and promote lactation. Design, Setting, and Participants: This multicenter randomized clinical trial was conducted at 12 hospitals in China. Pregnant patients were screened for eligibility (n = 13â¯949) and enrolled after vaginal delivery (n = 1200) between January 17 and August 15, 2021; data collection was completed on August 18, 2021. After vaginal delivery, these participants were randomized 1:1 to either the intervention group or control group. Statistical analysis was based on per-protocol population. Interventions: Participants in the control group received routine postpartum care. Participants in the intervention group received routine postpartum care plus 3 sessions of a 4-hour acupoint hot compress involving the abdominal, lumbosacral, and plantar regions within 30 minutes, 24 hours, and 48 hours after delivery. Main Outcomes and Measures: The primary outcome was the incidence of postpartum urinary retention, defined as the first urination occurring more than 6.5 hours after delivery and/or use of an indwelling catheter within 72 hours after delivery. The secondary outcomes were postpartum uterine contraction pain intensity (assessed with the visual analog scale [VAS]), depressive symptoms (assessed with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), and lactation conditions (including lactation initiation time, breastfeeding milk volume, feeding mood and times, and newborn weight). Results: Of the 1200 participants randomized, 1085 completed the study (537 in the intervention group and 548 in the control group, with a median [IQR] age of 26.0 [24.0-29.0] years). Participants in the intervention group compared with the control group had significantly decreased incidence of postpartum urinary retention (relative risk [RR], 0.58; 95% CI, 0.35-0.98; P = .03); improved postpartum uterine contraction pain when measured at 6.5 hours (median [IQR] VAS score, 1 [1-2] vs 2 [1-2]; P < .001), 28.5 hours (median [IQR] VAS score, 1 [0-1] vs 1 [1-2]; P < .001), 52.5 hours (median [IQR] VAS score, 1 [0-1] vs 1 [0-1]; P < .001), and 76.5 hours (median [IQR] VAS score, 0 [0-1] vs 0 [0-1]; P = .01) after delivery; reduced depressive symptoms (RR, 0.73; 95% CI, 0.54-0.98; P = .01); and increased breastfeeding milk volume measured at 28.5, 52.5, and 76.5 hours after delivery. No adverse events occurred in either of the 2 groups. Conclusions and Relevance: Results of this trial showed that acupoint hot compress after vaginal delivery decreased postpartum urinary retention, uterine contraction pain, and depressive symptoms and increased breastfeeding milk volume. Acupoint hot compress may be considered as an adjunctive intervention in postnatal care that meets patient self-care needs. Trial Registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry Identifier: ChiCTR2000038417.
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Pontos de Acupuntura , Retenção Urinária , Adulto , Parto Obstétrico , Feminino , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Dor , Período Pós-Parto , Gravidez , Retenção Urinária/etiologia , Retenção Urinária/terapia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that cancer stem cells (CSCs) play an essential role in tumor progression and reoccurrence and drug resistance. Multiple signaling pathways have been revealed to be critically participated in CSC development and maintenance. Emerging evidence indicates that numerous chemopreventive compounds, also known as nutraceuticals, could eliminate CSCs in part via regulating several signaling pathways. Therefore, in this review, we will describe the some natural chemopreventive agents that target CSCs in a variety of human malignancies, including soy isoflavone, curcumin, resveratrol, tea polyphenols, sulforaphane, quercetin, indole-3-carbinol, 3,3'-diindolylmethane, withaferin A, apigenin, etc. Moreover, we discuss that eliminating CSCs by nutraceuticals might be a promising strategy for treating human cancer via overcoming drug resistance and reducing tumor reoccurrence.
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Curcumina , Neoplasias , Humanos , Células-Tronco Neoplásicas/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais , Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias/metabolismo , Curcumina/farmacologia , Curcumina/uso terapêutico , Suplementos NutricionaisRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To observe the improvement of stroke patients' ability to participate in daily activities by using Scalp acupuncture therapy combined with exercise. METHODS: According to random number table, patients were divided into a treatment group, which received rehabilitation training and scalp acupuncture to retain needles at different times, and a control group, which received rehabilitation training alone. The Barthel index was used to evaluate the activities of daily living before and after treatment. RESULTS: The scores of Barthel index of all groups were higher than those before treatment, and the scalp acupuncture for 2 h combined with rehabilitation training group had the highest score. There was significant difference compared with pre-treatment and other treatment groups. CONCLUSION: Scalp acupuncture therapy combined with exercise therapy can significantly improve the ability of stroke patients to participate in daily activities; 2 h of scalp acupuncture combined with exercise therapy had the most significant effect.
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Terapia por Acupuntura , Reabilitação do Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Atividades Cotidianas , Humanos , Couro Cabeludo , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/terapia , Resultado do TratamentoAssuntos
Isquemia Encefálica/tratamento farmacológico , Encéfalo/efeitos dos fármacos , Mediadores da Inflamação/farmacologia , Melilotus/química , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Animais , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Isquemia Encefálica/metabolismo , Interleucina-1beta/sangue , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Fitoterapia/métodos , Ratos , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/sangueRESUMO
Rational design and construction of theranostic nanomedicines based on clinical characteristics of cervical cancer is an important strategy to achieve precise cancer therapy. Herein, we fabricate a cervical cancer-targeting gold nanorod-mesoporous silica heterostructure for codelivery of synergistic cisplatin and antiangiogenic drug Avastin (cisplatin-AuNRs@SiO2-Avastin@PEI/AE105) to achieve synergistic chemophotothermal therapy. Based on database analysis and clinical sample staining, conjugation of the AE105-targeting peptide obviously improves the intracellular uptake of the nanosystem and enhances the cancer-killing ability and selectivity between cervical cancer and normal cells. It could also be used to specifically monitor the urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) expression level in clinical cervical specimens, which would be an early indicator of prognosis in cancer treatment. Under 808 nm laser irradiation, the nanosystem demonstrates smart NIR-light-triggered drug release and prominent photodynamic activity via induction of reactive oxygen species overproduction-mediated cell apoptosis. The nanosystem also simultaneously suppresses HeLa tumor growth and angiogenesis in vivo, with no evident histological damage observed in the major organs. In short, this study not only provides a clinical data-based rational design strategy of smart nanomedicine for precise treatment and rapid clinical diagnosis of cervical cancer but also contributes to the development of the clinical translation of nanomedicines.
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Antineoplásicos , Bevacizumab , Cisplatino , Ouro , Hipertermia Induzida , Nanopartículas Metálicas , Nanotubos/química , Proteínas de Neoplasias , Neovascularização Patológica , Fototerapia , Receptores de Ativador de Plasminogênio Tipo Uroquinase , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/farmacologia , Bevacizumab/química , Bevacizumab/farmacocinética , Bevacizumab/farmacologia , Cisplatino/química , Cisplatino/farmacocinética , Cisplatino/farmacologia , Feminino , Ouro/química , Ouro/farmacologia , Células HeLa , Humanos , Nanopartículas Metálicas/química , Nanopartículas Metálicas/uso terapêutico , Proteínas de Neoplasias/agonistas , Proteínas de Neoplasias/metabolismo , Neovascularização Patológica/metabolismo , Neovascularização Patológica/patologia , Neovascularização Patológica/terapia , Receptores de Ativador de Plasminogênio Tipo Uroquinase/agonistas , Receptores de Ativador de Plasminogênio Tipo Uroquinase/metabolismo , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/metabolismo , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/patologia , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/terapiaRESUMO
Sex determination and differentiation have long been a research hotspot in metazoans. However, little is known about when and how sex differentiation occurs in most mollusks. In this study, we conducted a combined morphological and molecular study on sex differentiation in the Yesso scallop Patinopecten yessoensis. Histological examination on gonads from 5- to 13-month-old juveniles revealed that the morphological sex differentiation occurred at 10 months of age. To determine the onset of molecular sex differentiation, molecular markers were screened for early identification of sex. The gonadal expression profiles of eight candidate genes for sex determination or differentiation showed that only two genes displayed sexually dimorphic expression, with FOXL2 being abundant in ovaries and DMRT1L in testes. In situ hybridization revealed that both of them were detected in germ cells and follicle cells. We therefore developed LOG10(DMRT1L/FOXL2) for scallop sex identification and confirmed its feasibility in differentiated individuals. By tracing its changes in 5- to 13-month-old juveniles, molecular sex differentiation time was determined: some scallops differentiate early in September when they are 7 months old, and some do late in December when they are 10 months old. Two kinds of coexpression patterns were found between FOXL2 and DMRT1L: expected antagonism after differentiation and unexpected coordination before differentiation. Our results revealed that scallop sex differentiation co-occurs with the formation of follicles, and molecular sex differentiation is established prior to morphological sex differentiation. Our study will assist in a better understanding of the molecular mechanism underlying bivalve sex differentiation.
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Tailor-made chitosan fiber was prepared via hydrothermal treatment to serve as a micro-solid phase extraction (micro-SPE) sorbent for the analysis of petroleum acids (PAs) in crude oils. Chitosan fiber, which is commercial and cheap, has a diameter of about 10⯵m and a length of a few centimeters. The fibrous property of the sorbent enables the micro-SPE to deal with viscous crude oil samples because of the low back-pressure during extraction, while the abundant hydroxyl groups and amino groups on the surface of chitosan fiber can provide high density of specific sites for adsorption of PAs. Moreover, it was found that hydrothermal treatment at certain conditions could tune the surface properties of chitosan fiber, leading to significant improvement of the capacity of the fiber in adsorption of PAs. Using hydrothermally treated chitosan fiber as sorbent, the micro-SPE was applied to the determination of PAs in crude oils, with the advantages of easy-operation, rapidness and high sensitivity (the limits of detection range from 0.7â¯ng/g to 5.4â¯ng/g). Furthermore, coupled with comprehensive two dimensional gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCâ¯×â¯GCMS), the treated chitosan fiber packed micro-SPE method showed a great potential for comprehensive profiling of PAs in crude oils.
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Técnicas de Química Analítica/métodos , Quitosana/química , Petróleo/análise , Microextração em Fase Sólida/instrumentação , Adsorção , Técnicas de Química Analítica/instrumentação , Cromatografia Gasosa-Espectrometria de Massas , Limite de DetecçãoRESUMO
We report an 80-year-old male patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis who was treated with tripterygium glycoside, an immunosuppressive agent made from the extract of a Chinese medicinal herb called Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F. The patient had no apparent skin lesions before the treatment, but he developed aggressive hyperkeratotic lesions with rapid progression after using tripterygium glycoside. He was repeatedly diagnosed with eczema, but treatment failed to achieve efficacy. Interestingly, a microscopic examination of the lesions revealed numerous scabies mites and eggs. Thus, we confirmed the diagnosis of Norwegian scabies infection. Treated with crotamiton 10% cream and 10% sulfur ointment for one month, the patient's clinical symptoms disappeared.
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Artrite Reumatoide/tratamento farmacológico , Glicosídeos/efeitos adversos , Escabiose/induzido quimicamente , Tripterygium/química , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Animais , Humanos , Masculino , Extratos Vegetais/efeitos adversos , Sarcoptes scabiei , Escabiose/diagnósticoRESUMO
Several epidemiological studies have suggested that vitamin E could reduce the risk of uterine cervical neoplasm. However, controversial data were presented by different reports. Hence, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the relationship between vitamin E and the risk of cervical neoplasia. We performed a comprehensive search of the PubMed, Embase and Cochrane databases through December 31, 2016. Based on a fixed-effects or random-effects model, the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to assess the combined risk. Subgroup analyses and meta-regression were done to assess the source of heterogeneity. Subgroup analyses were performed according to survey ways, types of cervical neoplasia, study populations. A protocol was registered with PROSPERO (No. CRD42016036672). In total, 15 case-control studies were included, involving 3741 cases and 6328 controls. Our study suggested that higher category of vitamin E could reduce the cervical neoplasia risk (OR = 0.58, 95% CIs = 0.47-0.72, I2 = 83%). In subgroup-analysis, both vitamin E intake and blood levels of vitamin E had a significant inverse association with the risk of cervical neoplasm. Additionally, we found the same relationship between vitamin E and cervical neoplasia among different populations and types of cervical neoplasia. Meta-regression showed that none of the including covariates were significantly related to the outcomes. No evidence of publication bias was observed. In conclusion, vitamin E intake and blood vitamin E levels were inversely associated with the risk of cervical neoplasia.
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Suplementos Nutricionais , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/epidemiologia , Vitamina E/administração & dosagem , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Feminino , Humanos , Viés de Publicação , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/prevenção & controleRESUMO
Abstract: We report an 80-year-old male patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis who was treated with tripterygium glycoside, an immunosuppressive agent made from the extract of a Chinese medicinal herb called Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F. The patient had no apparent skin lesions before the treatment, but he developed aggressive hyperkeratotic lesions with rapid progression after using tripterygium glycoside. He was repeatedly diagnosed with eczema, but treatment failed to achieve efficacy. Interestingly, a microscopic examination of the lesions revealed numerous scabies mites and eggs. Thus, we confirmed the diagnosis of Norwegian scabies infection. Treated with crotamiton 10% cream and 10% sulfur ointment for one month, the patient's clinical symptoms disappeared.
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Humanos , Animais , Masculino , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Artrite Reumatoide/tratamento farmacológico , Escabiose/induzido quimicamente , Tripterygium/química , Glicosídeos/efeitos adversos , Sarcoptes scabiei , Escabiose/diagnóstico , Extratos Vegetais/efeitos adversosRESUMO
Danshen extract has been used in the treatment of oligohydramnios, however, the mechanism of its action has not been elucidated. Previously, we demonstrated that down-regulation of AQP3 in fetal membranes may contribute to the development of oligohydramnios. In this study, we investigated the effects of Danshen extract on AQP3 expression in human amniotic epithelial cells from term pregnancies with oligohydramnios or those with those with (those with) normovolemic amniotic fluid. Human amniotic epithelial cells from the oligohydramnios group expressed a lower level of AQP3 mRNA and protein than those with normovolemia. Tweleve hour (Twelvehours) of treatment with Danshen extract, in a dose dependent manner, significantly increased the expression of AQP3 in the two groups. However, human amniotic epithelial cells from the oligohydramnios patients showed a greater sensitivity to the treatment of Danshen extract. These data provide a molecular basis for the treatment of patients with oligohydraminos.
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Âmnio/efeitos dos fármacos , Âmnio/metabolismo , Aquaporina 3/genética , Aquaporina 3/metabolismo , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/farmacologia , Salvia miltiorrhiza , Adulto , Âmnio/citologia , Western Blotting , Células Cultivadas , Células Epiteliais/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Epiteliais/metabolismo , Feminino , Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Humanos , Imuno-Histoquímica , Oligo-Hidrâmnio/tratamento farmacológico , Oligo-Hidrâmnio/genética , Oligo-Hidrâmnio/metabolismo , Plantas Medicinais , Gravidez , RNA Mensageiro/genética , RNA Mensageiro/metabolismo , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase Via Transcriptase ReversaRESUMO
Aims. To observe the effects of Guizhi Fuling Capsule (GZFLC) drug serum on uterine leiomyoma cells and explore its mechanism. Main Methods. Sixty Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into two groups (normal saline lavage group and GZFLC lavage group), then, respectively, blank serum and GZFLC drug serum were collected, and finally human uterine leiomyoma cells were treated. Human leiomyoma tissues were collected from 20 patients who underwent uterine leiomyomas operations, and leiomyoma cells were primary cultured. The leiomyoma cells were treated by GZFLC drug serum in different concentrations (10%, 20%, and 30%) and variable treatment time (12 h, 24 h, 36 h, 48 h, and 72 h). Cell proliferation was observed using CCK8 assay. Flow cytometry and Annexin V/PI were used to assay the effects of GZFLC drug serum on cell apoptosis. Western blot analysis was used to assay the effects of GZFLC drug serum on TSC2, FOXO, and 14-3-3γ expression in uterine leiomyoma cells. Key Findings. In the concentrations of 10%ï½30%, GZFLC drug serum could inhibit proliferation of leiomyoma cells in dose-dependent manner; at the time of 36 h, cell inhibition rate was at the peak; GZFLC drug serum could induce apoptosis of leiomyoma also in a dose-dependent manner, and apoptosis rate quickly achieved maximum at 12 h time points, and then second apoptosis peak appeared at 36 h. Compared to nontreatment group, TSC2, FOXO, and 14-3-3γ expressions in drug serum group were significantly changed after 12 h treatment. Significance. GZFLC drug serum can efficiently inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis of leiomyoma cells, which is related to the 14-3-3γ pathway.
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OBJECTIVE: To observe the efficacy of acupuncture stimulation of the sciatic nerve trunk in the treatment of patients suffering from sciatica induced by lumbar disc herniation (LDH). METHODS: A total of 60 LDH sciatica patients met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, with 30 cases in each. Patients of the treatment group were treated by directly needling the sciatic nerve and routine acupuncture of Ashi-points, Lumbar Jiaji (EX-B 2), Dachangshu (BL 28), etc., and those of the control group treated by simple routine acupuncture. The treatment was conducted once a day, 5 times a week, 4 weeks altogether. The clinical effect was evaluated according to the "Standards for Diagnosis and Therapeutic Effect Evaluation of Syndromes of Chinese Medicine" and the pain intensity was assessed by using simplified Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) containing pain rating index (PRI), visual analogue scale (VAS) and present pain intensity (PPI). RESULTS: After the treatment, of the two 30 cases of LDH sciatica patients in the control and treatment groups, 11 and 18 were cured, 7 and 7 experienced marked improvement, 10 and 4 were effective, 2 and 1 was invalid, with the effective rate being 93.3% and 96.7%, respectively. The cured+markedly effective rate of the treatment group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05, 83.3% vs 60.0%). Compared with pre-treatment, the scores of PRI, VAS and PPI were evidently lowered in both groups (P<0.01), and the effect of the treatment group was notably better than that of the control group (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Acupuncture stimulation of the sciatic nerve trunk is effective in relieving sciatica in LDH patients, and is superior to simple routine acupuncture in the clinical efficacy.
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Terapia por Acupuntura , Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral/complicações , Nervo Isquiático/fisiopatologia , Ciática/terapia , Pontos de Acupuntura , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Ciática/etiologia , Ciática/fisiopatologia , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
This paper studied the HPLC and NIRS fingerprints of Chrysanthemum with different processing methods, including directly drying, drying after steamed, and drying after fried. The method of discriminant analysis of TQ software was used to analysis the NIRS fingerprint of Chrysanthemum with three different processing methods, and the results were consistent with HPLC fingerprint similarity analysis. NIRS and HPLC fingerprints were of different characteristics, and the combination of the two methods can quickly and accurately identify Chrysanthemum with different processing methods.
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Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão/métodos , Chrysanthemum/química , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/química , Espectroscopia de Luz Próxima ao Infravermelho/métodos , Química FarmacêuticaRESUMO
As a primary iron storage protein, ferritin plays a vital role in iron homeostasis and innate immunity. In this study, four ferritin subunits (PyFer1, PyFer2, PyFer3, and PyFer4) were cloned from the Yesso scallop, Patinopecten yessoensis, by rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) following in silico transcriptome analysis. The full-length cDNAs of the four ferritins are 895, 920, 891, and 1400 bp in length, respectively, and each contains a putative iron response element (IRE) in its 5' UTR. Meanwhile, multiple A+U-destabilizing elements (TATT or ATTTA) are present in the 3' UTRs of PyFer2 and PyFer4. The open reading frames of the four ferritins are 522, 516, 516, and 519 bp, encoding 173, 171, 171, and 172 amino acids, respectively. These proteins have typical ferritin structures, with four long α-helices, one short α-helix and an L-loop. All of the predicted proteins possess both the ferroxidase center of mammalian H ferritins (E25, Y32, E59, E60, H63, E105, and Q139) and the iron nucleation site of mammalian L ferritins (H116, D129, and E132), and the recombinant proteins possess apparent ferroxidase activity. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis revealed that the expression of the four PyFers was significantly elevated at the D-shaped stage and was relatively high in the adult mantle and hepatopancreas. Furthermore, the four PyFers were significantly up-regulated by iron or bacterial challenge, and all four purified recombinant PyFers were able to inhibit the growth of the scallop pathogen Vibrio anguillarum. These results suggest that these PyFers are likely to play important roles in many fundamental biological processes in P. yessoensis, including immune defense, iron homeostasis, and shell development.
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Ferritinas/genética , Pectinidae/genética , Vibrio/imunologia , Animais , Clonagem Molecular , DNA Complementar/genética , DNA Complementar/metabolismo , Ferritinas/química , Ferritinas/imunologia , Ferritinas/metabolismo , Regulação da Expressão Gênica , Imunidade Inata , Ferro/metabolismo , Dados de Sequência Molecular , Fases de Leitura Aberta , Especificidade de Órgãos , Pectinidae/química , Pectinidae/imunologia , Pectinidae/metabolismo , Filogenia , Estrutura Terciária de Proteína , Subunidades Proteicas/genética , Subunidades Proteicas/imunologia , Subunidades Proteicas/metabolismo , RNA Mensageiro/genética , RNA Mensageiro/metabolismo , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real , Alinhamento de Sequência , Análise de Sequência de DNA , Análise de Sequência de ProteínaRESUMO
In pH 4.2-4.8 HAc-NaAc buffer solution, folic acid (FA) could react with uranium (VI) to form a 2:1 anionic chelate which further reacted with some basic triphenylmethane dyes (BTPMD) such as Ethyl Violet (EV), Methyl Violet (MV) and Crystal Violet (CV) to form 1:2 ion-association complexes. As a result, not only the absorption spectra were changed, but also the intensities of resonance Rayleigh scattering (RRS) were enhanced greatly and the new RRS spectra were observed. The maximum RRS wavelengths were located at 328 nm for EV system, 325 nm for MV system and 328 nm for CV system. The fading degree (DeltaA) and RRS intensities (DeltaI) of three systems were different. Under given conditions, the DeltaA and DeltaI were all directly proportional to the concentration of FA. The linear ranges and the detection limits of RRS methods were 0.0039-5.0 microg mL(-1) and 1.2 ng mL(-1) for EV system, 0.0073-4.0 microg mL(-1) and 2.2 ng mL(-1) for MV system, 0.014-3.5 microg mL(-1) and 4.7 ng mL(-1) for CV system. The RRS methods exhibited higher sensitivity, so they are more suitable for the determination of trace FA. The optimum conditions, the influencing factors and the effects of coexisting substances on the reaction were investigated. The method can be applied to the determination of FA in serum and urine samples with satisfactory results. The structure of the ternary ion-association complex and the reaction mechanism were discussed in this work.
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Corantes/química , Ácido Fólico/análise , Ácido Fólico/química , Análise Espectral/métodos , Compostos de Tritil/química , Urânio/química , Absorção , Concentração de Íons de Hidrogênio , Concentração Osmolar , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To study the constituents of volatile oil from Ocimum basilicum. METHOD: GC-MS technique was used. RESULT: Forty-five compounds was elucidated through consulting literature and searching database by computer. CONCLUSION: The main constituent in volatile oil from O. basilicum are 1, 7-dimethyl-1, 6-octadien-3-ol, which accounts for 29.87%.