Danggui-Shaoyao San alleviates cognitive impairment via enhancing HIF-1α/EPO axis in vascular dementia rats.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Invigorating blood circulation to remove blood stasis is a primary strategy in TCM for treating vascular dementia (VaD). Danggui-Shaoyao San (DSS), as a traditional prescription for neuroprotective activity, has been proved to be effective in VaD treatment. However, its precise molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood. AIM OF THE STUDY: The specific mechanism underlying the therapeutic effects of DSS on VaD was explored by employing network pharmacology as well as in vivo and in viro experiment validation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We downloaded components of DSS from the BATMAN-TCM database for target prediction. The intersection between the components of DSS and targets, PPI network, as well as GO and KEGG enrichment analysis were then performed. Subsequently, the potential mechanism of DSS predicted by network pharmacology was assessed and validated through VaD rat model induced by 2VO operation and CoCl2-treated PC12 cells. Briefly, the DSS extract were first quantified by HPLC. Secondly, the effect of DSS on VaD was studied using MWM test, HE staining and TUNEL assay. Finally, the molecular mechanism of DSS against VaD was validated by Western blot and RT-QPCR experiments. RESULTS: Through network analysis, 137 active ingredients were obtained from DSS, and 67 potential targets associated with DSS and VaD were identified. GO and KEGG analysis indicated that the action of DSS on VaD primarily involves hypoxic terms and HIF-1 pathway. In vivo validation, cognitive impairment and neuron mortality were markedly ameliorated by DSS. Additionally, DSS significantly reduced the expression of proteins related to synaptic plasticity and neuron apoptosis including PSD-95, SYP, Caspase-3 and BCL-2. Mechanistically, we confirmed DSS positively modulated the expression of HIF-1α and its downstream proteins including EPO, p-EPOR, STAT5, EPOR, and AKT1 in the hippocampus of VaD rats as well as CoCl2-induced PC12 cells. HIF-1 inhibitor YC-1 significantly diminished the protection of DSS on CoCl2-induced PC12 cell damage, with decreased HIF-1α, EPO, EPOR expression. CONCLUSION: Our results initially demonstrated DSS could exert neuroprotective effects in VaD. The pharmacological mechanism of DSS may be related to its positive regulation on HIF-1α/EPO pathway.

Peptide-RNA complexation-induced fluorescence"turn on"displacement assay for the recognition of small ligands targeting HIV-1 RNA / 药物分析学报

The regulator of expression of virion(Rev)protein binds specifically to the Rev-responsive element(RRE)RNA in order to regulate the expression of the human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)-1 genes.Fluores-cence indicator displacement assays have been used to identify ligands that can inhibit the Rev-RRE interaction;however,the small fluorescence indicators cannot fully replace the Rev peptide or protein.As a result,a single rhodamine B labeled Rev(RB-Rev)model peptide was utilized in this study to develop a direct and efficient Rev-RRE inhibitor screening model.Due to photon-induced electron transfer quenching of the tryptophan residue on the RB fluorophore,the fluorescence of RB in Rev was weakened and could be dramatically reactivated by interaction with RRE RNA in ammonium acetate buffer(approximately six times).The interaction could reduce the electron transfer between tryptophan and RB,and RRE could also increase RB fluorescence.The inhibitor screening model was evaluated using three known positive Rev-RRE inhibitors,namely,proflavin,6-chloro-9-[3-(2-chloroethylamino)pro-pylamino]-2-methoxyacridine(ICR 191),and neomycin,as well as a negative drug,arginine.With the addition of the positive drugs,the fluorescence of the Rev-RRE decreased,indicating the displacement of RB-Rev.This was confirmed using atomic force microscopy(AFM)and the fluorescence was essentially unaffected by the addition of arginine.The results demonstrated that RB-Rev can be used as a fluorescent probe for recognizing small ligands that target RRE RNA.The Rev-RRE inhibitor screening model offers a novel approach to evaluating and identifying long-acting Rev inhibitors.

Value of neutrophil to lymphocytes and platelets ratio for predicting 28-day mortality in sepsis patients / 中华危重病急救医学

Objective:To evaluate the value of neutrophil to lymphocyte and platelet ratio (N/LPR) for predicting 28-day mortality in sepsis patients.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted. The clinical data of 154 sepsis patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) of the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University from June 2017 to June 2020 were enrolled. The time of first diagnosis of sepsis in ICU was taken as the research starting point, and the death or 28 days as the end point. The 28-day outcomes of patients were recorded. The counts of peripheral blood neutrophil (NEU), lymphocyte (LYM) and platelet (PLT) were collected from all the enrolled patients within 3 days after diagnosis of sepsis. The ratios of N/LPR and NEU/LYM (NLR) were calculated respectively. The differences of N/LPR and NLR between survival group and death group were compared. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to analyze the value of N/LPR and NLR on predicting the 28-day mortality of sepsis patients. According to the best cut-off value of ROC curve analysis, the 28-day mortality of patients with sepsis was analyzed by subgroup analysis, and the 28-day cumulative survival of patients with sepsis was analyzed by Kaplan-Meier survival curve.Results:Of the 154 sepsis patients, the patients with age < 18 years, pregnancy, blood disease, taking aspirin or other antiplatelet drugs within 1 week, taking leucocyte drugs within 1 week, length of ICU stay < 3 days and incomplete data were excluded. Finally, 50 patients were enrolled. Among them, 30 patients survived on the 28th day and 20 died. Compared with the survival group, the levels of N/LPR and NLR in the death group were significantly increased (N/LPR: 23.85±11.99 vs. 12.41±5.25, NLR: 17.83±8.69 vs. 10.75±3.63), with statistical differences (both P < 0.01). ROC curve analysis indicated that the area under ROC curve (AUC) of N/LPR for predicting 28-day death of sepsis patients was 0.827, it was higher than that of NLR (AUC = 0.762). Base on N/LPR≥15.48 as a predictor of cut-off value of death in 28 days of sepsis patients, the sensitivity was 75.0% and the specificity was 80.0%, respectively. Base on NLR≥10.65 as a predictor of cut-off value of death in 28 days of sepsis patients, the sensitivity was 75.0% and specificity was 56.7%, respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that the 28-day mortality in the patients with N/LPR≥15.48 ( n = 21) was significantly higher than those with N/LPR < 15.48 ( n = 29; 71.4% vs. 17.2%, χ 2 = 14.901, P < 0.01); and the 28-day mortality in the patients with NLR≥10.65 ( n = 28) was also significantly higher than those with NLR < 10.65 ( n = 22; 53.6% vs. 22.7%, χ 2 = 4.884, P < 0.05). The results were consistent with Kaplan-Meier survival curve analysis. Conclusion:Peripheral blood N/LPR has a good predictive value for 28-day mortality of sepsis patients, and which is better than NLR.

Optimization of Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Volatile Oil from Fructus Litseae by Central Composite Design-Response Surface Method / 中国药师

Objective: To optimize the extraction process of volatile oil from Fructus Litseae.Methods: Supercritical CO2 extraction (SFE-CO2) was used to extract volatile oil from Fructus Litseae, and the extraction process was optimized by a central composite design-response surface method (CCD-RSM).The kind and content of volatile oil extracted by SFE-CO2 and steam distillation (SD) were detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS).Results: The highest extraction rate of the total effective constituents was 66.26% when the optimum conditions were as follows: the extraction temperature was 44 ℃, the extraction pressure was 26 MPa, entrainer ethanol was 11 ml and the extraction time was 40 min.It was revealed that neral, geranial and limonene were the major constituents.Compared with that of SD, the kind of volatile oil extracted by SFE-CO2 was fewer while the content of citral extracted by SFE-CO2 was higher.Conclusion: The extraction process optimized by CCD-RSM provides reference for the extraction method and quality control of volatile oil from Fructus Litseae.

Distribution and drug resistance of pathogenic bacteria in lower respiratory tract infection / 中国生化药物杂志

Objective To explore the distribution of pathogens in lower respiratory tract infection, and to explore the drug resistance, and summarize the clinical experience.MethodsFrom February 2014 to August 2016 in Changxing county people's hospital, the specimens of the patients with lower respiratory tract infection were analyzed.Distribution of pathogenic bacteria was analyzed and its drug resistance was summarized.ResultsA total of 100 strains of bacteria were isolated, including 27(27%) strains of fungi, 26(26%) strains of gram positive bacteria, 47(47%) strains of gram negative bacteria.The proportion of gram negative bacteria was significantly higher than that of gram positive bacteria and fungi, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Different pathogenic bacteria have different drug resistance to commonly used antibiotics.The resistance of Candida albicans to fluconazole was 100.0%, the resistance of Staphylococcus aureus to compound sulfamethoxazole was 90% and to gentamicin was 100.0%, the resistance of Escherichia coli to levofloxacin was 100.0%.ConclusionGram negative bacteria accounted for the highest proportion in pathogen of lower respiratory tract infection.Different pathogenic bacteria have different resistance to different antibiotics in clinical, and monitoring and rational use of drugs should be strengthened in order to improve the efficacy and reduce drug resistance.

Transplantation of Foxc2-transfected bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells for experimental femoral head necrosis in rabbits / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Core decompression can delay early osteonecrosis of the femoral head, but cannot completely repair the necrotic femoral head. Eventualy, femoral head colapse, even bone necrosis, wil occur. OBJECTIVE:To explore the curative effect of implantation of gelatin sponge carrying Foxc2-transfected bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels on the repair of experimental femoral head necrosis in rabbits. METHODS:Forty New Zealand white rabbits were selected, and femoral head necrosis models were prepared successfuly in 24 of 40 rabbits. Then, model rabbits were randomized into four groups: blank control group (n=4) with no treatment, core decompression group (n=4), GFP group (n=8) subjected to core decompression and implantation of gelatin sponge carrying GFP-transfected bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels, and Foxc2 group (n=8) subjected to core decompression and implantation of gelatin sponge carrying Foxc2-transfected bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels. At 1, 2, 4 weeks after implantation, ELISA was used to detect Foxc2 protein levels in the transplanted region. At 4, 8, 12 weeks after implantation, MRI scan of the hip was performed, and femoral head tissues were taken and sliced into sections for hematoxylin-eosin staining to observe bone growth. At 12 weeks after implantation, histomorphometry measurement and transmission electron microscope observation were carried out. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:At 1, 2, 4 weeks after implantation, Foxc2 was highly expressed in the femoral head in the Foxc2 group, which was significantly higher than that in the GFP group. At 4, 8, 12 weeks, only a few of new bone formed in the core decompression group and GFP group; at 12 weeks, fibrous tissues formed in the decompression channel. New bone formation was evident in the Foxc2 group, and at 12 weeks, the necrotic region was repaired completely. MRI findings showed normal femoral head morphology and signals in the Foxc2 group at 12 weeks, but there were decreased signals of the femoral head in the core decompression group and GFP group. These findings indicate that Foxc2-transfected bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel transplantationvia core decompression has good curative effects on experimental femoral head necrosis in animals.

Clinical Observation of the Leonurus artemisia Cream versus Dan’e Fukang Cream in the Treatment of Pri-mary Dysmenorrhea / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy and safety of Leonurus artemisia cream and Dan’e fukang cream in the treat-ment of primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS:80 patients with primary dysmenorrheal were randomly divided into L. artemisia cream group (40 cases) and Dan’e fukang cream group (40 cases). L. artemisia cream group received L. artemisia cream 10 g, orally,twice a day. Dan’e fukang cream group received Dan’e fukang cream 10 g,orally,twice a day. The treatment was stated before 10 days of menstruation. 10 days was regarded as 1 treatment course,and it lasted for 6 courses. Cold drink and food were forbid during medication,washing face and feet with warm water,soaking feet with hot water if they can,paying attention to keep the lower abdomen and legs warm. If patients felt unbearable pain in menstruation,0.3 g Ibuprofen sustained release capsule was given,orally twice a day. Clinical efficacy,symptom score(dysmenorrhea degree,abdominal pain,lumbosacral pain)before and af-ter treatment,dysmenorrhea duration,frequency of taking painkillers and the incidence of adverse reactions in 2 groups were ob-served. RESULTS:There were no significant differences in the total effective rate and the incidence of adverse reactions in 2 groups (P>0.05). Before treatment,there were no significant differences in dysmenorrhea degree,abdominal pain,lumbosacral pain score,dysmenorrheal duration and frequency of taking painkillers in 2 groups (P>0.05). After treatment,the dysmenorrhea degree,abdominal pain,lumbosacral pain score in 2 groups were significantly lower than before,and Dan’e fukang cream group was lower than L. artemisia cream group with statistical sighificance(P0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Both L. artemisia cream and Dan’e fukang cream have good efficacy and safety in the treat-ment of primary dysmenorrhea,while Dan’e fukang cream is superior to L. artemisia cream in terms of improving clinical symp-toms.

Dynamic Expression of Nogo Receptor after Spinal Cord Injury in Rats / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To observe the dynamic expression of Nogo receptor (NgR) in spinal cord of rats after spinal cord injury. Meth-ods 108 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned into normal group, sham operated group and model group, with 36 rats in each group. The model of spinal cord injury was established with the modified Allen's method. The rats were killed 24 h, 3 days, 7 days and 14 days re-spectively after intervention (9 rats from each group), and expression of NgR in the spinal cord tissue of the rats was detected with immuno-histochemistry and Western blotting, and expression of NgR mRNA was detected with fluorescence quantitative PCR. Results There was no significant change in the expression of NgR in the normal group and the sham operated group (P>0.05). The expression of protein and mRNA of NgR was less in the model group 24 h after modeling, dropped to the lowest on the 3rd day, then rapidly peaked on the 7th day, and gradually declined on the 14th day after spinal cord injury. Compared with the normal group, there were significant differences in ex-pression of NgR in immunohistochemistry and Western blotting in the model group at each time point after spinal cord injury (P<0.05). Compared with the sham operated group, there were significant differences in expression of NgR mRNA in the model group at each time point after spinal cord injury (P<0.01). Conclusion The expression of NgR and mRNA peaks on the 7th day after spinal cord injury in the rats, and maintains at high level for a long time, which may associated with the difficulty of axonal regeneration after spinal cord injury.

The effect of different nutrition support route on the cellular immune function of patients after esophagectomy / 中国综合临床

Objective To explore the nutrition support route of enteral nutrition (EN) and parenteral nutrition(PN) on the cellular immune function of patients after esophagectomy.Methods Sixty-two patients with esophageal surgery were randomly divided into EN group and the PN group,and each was 31 cases.Cellular immune indexes(including T lymphocyte subsets,natural killer cells,B lymphocytes) were measured at the preoperation,the postoperative 1st day and 8th day.The t test was preformed to compare the measurement data of two groups,and repeated measures analysis of variance was used to compare multiple time points of measurement data of two groups.Results The levels of CD3,CD4,CD8,CD4/CDS,NK cells and B cells in EN group at before operation were (60.46 ± 6.41) ％,(39.03 ± 5.64) ％,(25.06 ± 5.39) ％,(1.60 ± 0.24),(13.86 ±4.91)％,(13.14 ± 3.81)％ respectively,and those indices at 8th day after operation were (65.18 ±7.81)％,(40.45 ±6.82)％,(22.81 ±4.47)％,(1.78 ±0.16),(16.97 ±4.85)％,(15.69 ± 3.88)％ respectively,and the differences were statistically significant(P ＜ 0.05).The levels of CD4,CD4/CD8,NK cells and B cells in PN group at before operation were (59.78 ± 5.17) ％,(39.10 ± 5.49) ％,(24.94 ± 3.97) ％,1.57 ±0.20,(14.02 ± 4.47) ％,(12.96 ± 3.39) ％ respectively,significantly different from that of 8th days ((59.78 ±5.17)％,(39.71 ±5.63)％,(24.74 ±3.80),(1.62 ±0.15),(15.35 ±4.31)％,(14.33 ±3.43) ％ respectively),and there were significant difference compared to before operation in terms of CD4,CD4/CD8,NK cells and B cells.At the 8th day after operation,there was significant difference between in EN group and PN group in terms of CD3,CD8,CD4/CD8,NK cells and B cells(P ＜0.05).Conclusion Early EN for patients after esophageal carcinoma operation can significantly improve the cellular immune function of patients.

Percutaneous locking compression plate in the treatment of posterior pelvic ring fracture / 中华骨科杂志

ObjectiveTo study the surgical indications of using locking compression plate (LCP) to fix the posterior pelvic ring fracture,and to explore its surgical techniques.MethodsFrom September 2005 to February 2010,30 patients with posterior pelvic ring fracture were treated with LCP.Among them 21 were males,9 were females,with the average age of 38.7 years(ranged from 21 to 68 years).The injuries were caused by traffic accident in 14 cases,fall-down from high place in 10 cases,smash of heavy object in 6cases.According to Tile classification,4 patients were type B2,8 patients were type B3,12 patients were type C1,5 patients were type C2,and 1 patient was type C3.Concurrent injures including:3 cases with lung contusion; 3 cases with abdominal parenchymatous organs rupture,2 cases with intestinal rupture,5 cases with urethral injury,5 cases with traumatic brain injury,and 8 cases with fractures of limbs,spine and acetabulum.ResultsAll the incisions of 30 patients were healed by first intention.No skin necrosis,fat liquefaction and infection.Thirty cases were followed up from 13 to 40 months,with the average time of 25.1months.According to Majeed functional score system,20 cases were excellent,7 cases were good and 3 cases were acceptable,the excellent and good rate was 90％.Twelve cases got bone healing 3 months after operation,10 cases got bone healing 4 months after operation,and 8 cases got bone healing 6 months after operation.All the cases had no reduction loss,no limb length discrepancy,no deep venous thrombosis,and had not accelerated the previous nerve symptom.ConclusionUsing LCP to fix posterior pelvic ring fracture has many advantages,including wide indication,strong strength of fixation,well biomechanical properties,easy-to-use,and very good follow-up results.

Expression of let-7a2 in lung adenocarcinoma / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To explore the expression and significance of let-7a2 in lung adenocarcinoma.Methods To adapt technology of realtime PCR with reference of U6, the expression of let-7a2 in tumor tissues and normal tissues was detected in 15 cases of resected lung adenocarcinoma. The laboratorial data were analysed by measure of 2~(-△△CT) method. The analysed data were managed by statistics. Results The expression of let-7a2 in lung adenocarcinoma tissue was significantly lower than that in lung normal tissue (0.8733±0.4821 vs 2.4527±1.0111). This difference possess markedness significance(t=6.816, P<0.001).Conclusion The expression of let-7a2 in lung adenocarcinoma is obviously lower and is concerned with the course of lung cancer evolution.

Early postoperative enteral nutrition with esophageal cancer in patients aged 70 years and older / 中国综合临床

Objective To investigate the significance of early postoperative enteral nutrition with esophageal cancer in the elderly. Methods A total of 62 cases of esophageal cancer patients aged 70 years and older were randomly divided into the enteral nutrition(EN)group and the parenteral nutrition(PN)group. In preoperative and the first day and eighth day of postoperative serum albumin,prealbumin,peripheral blood lymphocytes,serum immunoglobulin(IgG,IgM,IgA),complement C3 and C4 were measured,and the postoperative infectious complications and cardiovascular complications were observed. Results During the eighth day after operation,the statistic analysis of the data between EN group and PN group showed: tALB = 2. 535,tPA = 2. 880,tLymphocyte =2. 720,tIgA =2. 166,tIgM =2. 065 ,tC3 =4. 103 ,tC4 =2. 478,P ＜0. 05. The result indicated that the EN group was better than the PN group in improving the nutritional status of patients,strengthened the immune system. The complication comparison between the two groups after operation: x2 Infection = 4. 24,x2 Cardiovascular =15.55,P ＜ 0. 05. The result indicated that the EN group had lower incidence of infectious complications and cardiovascular complications than the PN group. Conclusions Early enteral nutrition can significantly improve the nutritional status of elderly patients with esophageal cancer after postoperative,enhance immunity,and reduce the incidence of complications.

Analysis of pedicle screw misplacement in the thoracolumbar spine of 19 cases / 中国组织工程研究

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the causes for misplacement of pedicle screw in thoracolumbar spine.METHODS: From January 2002 to January 2008, 19 patients with misplacement in thoracolumbar spine were treated in Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, including 12 males and 7 females with an average age of 52.5 years (range 23-68 years). The diagnoses were thoracolumbar fracture in 5 cases, lumbar spondylolisthesis in 8 and degenerative lumbar disease in 6. The fixation systems were Steffee used in 4 cases, DRFS in 3, RF in 6, AF in 4 and GSS in 2. X-ray and CT scanning were used to observe pedicle screw location, including screw,pedicle and membranous sac and great vessels.RESULTS: The time of misplacement of pedicle screw was 5-69 days with an average time of 18.5 days, including 7 cases of screw penetrating into lateral cortex, 4 of screw penetrating into medial cortex, 2 of screw penetrating into pedicle cortex, 2 of overplacement, 2 of intervertebral foremen placement and 2 of intervertebral space placement.CONCLUSION: The causes for screw misplacement were anatomic variation and poor surgical skills, and the key factors in precise insertion of pedicle screw are fine surgical skills, carefully study of preoperative image and the intra-operative monitoring.

Application of intrapericardial pneumonectomy in locally advanced lung cancer / 中国综合临床

Objective To probe into the indication, operative skill of intrapericardial pneumonectomy, the prevention and cure in postoperative complication of intrapericardial pneumonectomy for locally advanced lung canc-er. Methods The clinical data of 43 cases of locally advanced lung cancer undergoing intrapericardial pneumonec-tomy from February 1998 to November 2007 were retrospectively analyzed. Results No surgical death occurred. The main postoperative complication was arrhythmia, acute pulmonary edema and pneumonia, with incidence as 41. 86%. The 1-,3- and 5-year postoperative survival rate was 79.1% ,30.2% and 11.6%. Conclusions The intrap-ericardial pneumonectomy skill not only can improve resection rate, reduce exploration rate, but also offer more oppor-tunity of further therapy in a part of locally advanced lung cancer.

Value of Video-assisted Thoracoscopy for Diagnosis of Indeterminate Solitary Pulmonary Nodules / 中国微创外科杂志

Objective To explore the value of video-assisted thoracoscopy for the diagnosis of indeterminate solitary pulmonary nodules.Methods A total of 42 patients with indeterminate solitary pulmonary nodules(

Mobilization range of the vertebral bodies after treatment of lumbar instability with titanium-coated fusion cage / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Posterior lumbar interbody fusion(PLIF) has been an effective method for treating the instability of the lumbar spine.OBJECTIVE: To explore the changes in mobilization range after treatment of lumbar segmental instability with titanium-coated fusion cages (Prospace).DESIGN: A before-and-after controlled observational trial based on the patients.SETTING: Orthopedic department of a university-affiliated hospital.PARTICIPANTS: Totally 16 patients with lumbar instability(4 males and 12 females aged 37 to 68 years with the average age of 51.6 years) were treated by posterior lumbar interbody fusion(PLIF) using titanium-coated cage from December 2002 to. December 2003. There were 4 cases of disc herniation, 6 lumbar spinal stenosis, 3 degenerative spondylolisthesis and 3 isthmic spondylolisthesis, among which 5 cases were spondylolisthesis Ⅰ and one spondylolisthesis Ⅱ.METHODS: All the cases received PLIF. In each case, double cages were inserted with the postlateral bone graft and pedicle screw systems were supplemented. The radiology and clinical effects before and after operation were compared.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① The average height of disc space and foramina and mobilization range of the vertebral bodies before and after operation; ② The Oswestry Disability Index score.RESULTS: All the cases were followed up for 6 to 16 months with an average of 12 months. The total fusion rate was 100%, and the postoperative height of disc space and foramina recovered satisfactorily. The Qswestry Disability Index score was 44. 2 ± 3.9 before operation and 25.5 ± 3.6 after operation with a significant difference. The rate of excellent and good curative effects was 93.8%.CONCLUSION: The titanium-coated cage used in PLIF to treat lumbar instability can achieve good immediate stability after operation.

Measurement of As, P, and S in the waste gases and water emitted from semiconductor processes by high-temperature hydrogen reduction gas chromatography.

A quick, sensitive, and accurate method, high-temperature hydrogen reduction gas chromatography (GC) (1,2), for measuring arsenic (As), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S) in the waste gases and water emitted from semiconductor processes is proposed in this paper. A high-temperature hydrogen reduction system that changes As, P, S, and their compounds into hydrides by atomic hydrogen has been designed. It is convenient to detect these elements in solid, liquid, and gaseous samples by high-temperature hydrogen reduction GC without pretreating samples. The lower detection limits of As, P, and S by this method are 0.01, 0.003, 0.02 mg/L, respectively, and the values of relative standard deviation are 6.2%, 8.6%, and 0.3%, respectively. Results determined by high-temperature hydrogen reduction GC are primarily accordant to those by conventional methods such as colorimetry and ion chromatography. The error statistics of this analysis method also show that high-temperature hydrogen reduction GC can be successfully used to determine trace As, P, and S in waste gases and wastewater emitted from semiconductor processes.

Tea Polyphenol Influences Blood Plasma Endotoxin Level in Alcohol Liver Hurted Rat Model / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of tea polyphenol in alcoholic liver(hurted) rat by observing its blood plasma endotoxin level,and to provide the direction of new(treatments) and means for the prevention of alcoholic liver disease.METHODS Thirty S-D rats(15 female,15 male) were divided into five groups randomly(noted as A,B,C,D,and E,with equal male and female),and fed in the cleanliness class laboratory.Excepting group E which was given saline,all other groups were given alcohol(56% Hongxing spirits) with the dosage of 7 g/kg once everyday.At the same time,rats in groups B,C and D were given tea polyphenol with the dosage of 0.05,0.125,0.25 g/kg.In the end of the fourth week,got the rats vein blood to determinae serum ALT,AST level and blood plasma endotoxin level.RESULTS The serum AST of the group A was higher than other 4 groups;the blood plasma endotoxin level in groups B,C,and D were(consequently) lower than in group A.CONCLUSIONS The tea polyphenol could reduce the blood plasma endotoxin level in alcoholic liver hurted rat.Its possible mechanism is to repress the isotopy of bowel flora,and to maintain the normal function of bowel mucous membrane.This research provides a new way for curing the alcohol liver hurt.