Improvement of Depression-like Behavior of Depression Model Mice by Sinisan via Regulating GSK-3β/A20/C/EBPβ to Inhibit Activation of Microglia / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveTo investigate the antidepressant effect of Sinisan （SNS） by regulating glycogen aynthase kinase-3β （GSK-3β）/tumor necrosis factor alpha-induced protein 3（A20）/CCAAT enhancer binding protein β（C/EBPβ） to inhibit the activation of microglia. MethodA total of 72 male C57/6J mice were randomly divided into the normal group， model group， fluoxetine group （5.0 mg·kg-1）， low-dose Sinisan group （4.9 g·kg-1）， medium-dose Sinisan group （9.8 g·kg-1）， and high-dose Sinisan group （19.6 g·kg-1）， with 12 mice in each group. After one week of adaptive feeding， chronic unpredictable mild stress （CUMS） was performed to establish the depression model. In the fifth week， drug treatment was conducted for four weeks. In the ninth week， behavioral tests were performed， including sucrose preference test （SPT）， open field test （OPT）， elevated plus maze （EPM） test， and forced swimming test （FST）. Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of interleukin-1β （IL-1β）， interleukin-6 （IL-6）， nitric oxide synthase （iNOS）， GSK-3β， A20， and C/EBPβ in the cortex. The expression of M1-polarized ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 （Iba1） and cluster of differentiation 68 （CD68） in microglia was detected by immunofluorescence. ResultAfter eight weeks of CUMS， compared with the normal group， the mice in the model group had a significantly reduced sucrose preference rate （P<0.01）， and the activity in the central area of the OPT was significantly reduced （P<0.01）. The activity in the open arm area of the EPM test was significantly reduced （P<0.05）， and the immobility time of FST was increased （P<0.01）. The expression levels of inflammatory proteins IL-1β， IL-6， and iNOS were increased （P<0.01）， and the fluorescence co-localization index of Iba1 and CD68 was increased （P<0.05）. The protein expression levels of GSK-3β and C/EBPβ were significantly increased （P<0.05， P<0.01）. After four weeks of SNS intervention， compared with the model group， the mice in the SNS group had significantly increased sucrose preference rate （P<0.01）， significantly increased activities in the central area and the open arm area in the OPT and the EPM test （P<0.05）， and significantly reduced immobility time in the FST （P< 0.01）. The protein expression levels of IL-1β， IL-6， and iNOS were significantly decreased （P<0.05）， and the fluorescence co-localization index of Iba1 and CD68 was decreased in the high-dose SNS group （P<0.05）. The protein expression levels of GSK-3β and C/EBPβ in the medium-dose and high-dose SNS groups were significantly decreased （P<0.01）， and that of A20 was significantly increased （P<0.01）. ConclusionThe antidepressant effect of SNS is related to the regulation of GSK-3β/A20/C/EBPβ protein expression and the inhibition of M1-type activation of microglia.

Stepwise treatment strategy for spontaneous osteonecrosis of the medial femoral condyle of the knee joint / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Currently,there have been a variety of conservative and surgical treatment plans for spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee,achieving excellent results.However,a broad consensus on indication and guide of surgical treatment has not been announced.In clinical practice,there is still a misunderstanding that unicondylar replacement or total knee arthroplasty should be performed upon the discovery of spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee,while an urgent need for universal access to the concept of stepwise therapy. OBJECTIVE:To summarize and find the factors leading to the poor effect of conservative treatment in spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee,which occurred on the medial femoral condyle,from the literature and clinical cases,at the same time,combined with the Koshino stage,to propose the strategy of stepwise spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee treatment on the medial femoral condyle. METHODS:A systematic search of the literature database was conducted to summarize the factors leading to poor outcomes of conservative treatment in spontaneous osteonecrosis of the medial femoral condyle.Meanwhile,according to the Clinical&Health Records for analytics&Sharing system,the cases receiving conservative and surgical treatment in spontaneous osteonecrosis of the medial femoral condyle in the Department of Orthopedics of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine from January 2017 to January 2023 were analyzed retrospectively,then the causes of success and failure in typical cases were summarized and analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Early diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee were very important for prognosis.For sudden knee pain in some patients,if no obvious abnormality was found in the X-ray examination,and the symptoms persisted and could not be relieved for more than 1 week,an MRI examination was recommended to detect early spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee.(2)The X-ray images of Koshino stage 1 and stage 2 of spontaneous osteonecrosis of the medial femoral condyle were difficult to be distinguished,which needed to be probed by MRI.MRI images of Koshino stage 1 were mainly characterized by bone marrow edema,and an osteonecrosis area with a clear boundary was not formed,while MR images of Koshino stage 2 showed a necrotic area with a clear boundary.(3)Five factors leading to the poor effect of conservative treatment on spontaneous osteonecrosis of the medial femoral condyle were summarized:a.The necrotic area was＞5 cm2;b.The necrotic area accounted for more than 40%of the condyle;c.relative compression percentage of medial meniscus≥33%(with or without medial meniscus injury and subchondral bone marrow edema);d.MRI depth of necrotic area(anterior-posterior diameter of sagittal necrotic area)＞20 mm;e.varus deformity of lower limb＞6°.(4)Conservative treatment of spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee in Koshino stage 1 was good.For spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee in Koshino stage 2,conservative treatment was preferred or combined with drilling decompression.If there was no relief or improvement of symptoms or in MRI after 3 months,while the patient had any of the previous five factors,then knee preservation surgery should be considered.For spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee in Koshino stage 3 and stage 4,knee preservation surgery should be selected based on the previous five factors,including age,gender and activity level of the patient.Total knee arthroplasty was used for spontaneous osteonecrosis in Koshino stage 4,which was associated with symptomatic patellofemoral arthritis,valgus alignment,or necrotic area,which greatly affected the stability of unicondyle prosthesis.

Monitoring and evaluation results of iodine deficiency disorders in Shanxi Province in the past 10 years since the implementation of the standard of "Iodine Content in Edible Salt" (GB 26878-2011) / 中华地方病学杂志

Objective:To learn about the status of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) and iodine nutrition of residents in Shanxi Province since the implementation of the standard of "Iodine Content in Edible Salt" (GB 26878-2011), to evaluate the level of prevention and control of IDD, and to provide scientific basis for adjusting prevention and control strategies.Methods:The data of core indicators monitored by Shanxi Province in accordance with the requirements of the national iodized salt and IDD monitoring program for each year from 2012 to 2021 were comprehensively reviewed, and the change trends of the indicators such as coverage rate of iodized salt, consumption rate of qualified iodized salt, children's median urinary iodine and goiter rate, and pregnant women's median urinary iodine were analyzed; the evaluation of IDD elimination in counties (cities and districts, hereinafter referred to as counties) was analyzed.Results:From 2012 to 2021, the coverage rate of iodized salt in Shanxi Province was remained > 95%; from 2012 to 2014 (transition period between new and old standard iodized salt), the consumption rate of qualified iodized salt had an upward trend (χ 2trend = 2 703.32, P < 0.001), with a downward trend from 2015 to 2017 (before and after the reform of the salt industry system, χ 2trend = 122.18, P < 0.001), and with an upward trend from 2018 to 2021 (after the reform of the salt industry system, χ 2trend = 455.11, P < 0.001), from 2018, the consumption rate of qualified iodized salt remained > 90%; from 2015 to 2021, the average content of salt iodine was between 23 - 25 mg/kg, and the coefficient of variation of salt iodine was 15% - 18%. From 2014 to 2021, the median urinary iodine of children in Shanxi Province remained at 200 - 250 μg/L, the median urinary iodine of pregnant women remained at 150 - 200 μg/L, and the goiter rate of children remained below 5%. Every year, iodine nutrition of pregnant women in some counties was insufficient. In 2016, the proportion of counties with insufficient iodine nutrition of pregnant women was high, reached 30.0% (12/40); from 2018 to 2021, the proportion of counties with insufficient iodine nutrition of pregnant women had a downward trend (χ 2trend = 9.37, P = 0.002), which was 11.1% (13/117) in 2021. In 2020, 117 counties in the province reached the IDD elimination standard, with a compliance rate of 100.0%. Conclusions:Since the implementation of the current salt iodine content standard for 10 years, the consumption rate of qualified iodized salt has gradually stabilized and remained at a high level, which can ensure that IDD is in a sustainable state of elimination in Shanxi Province, and the iodine nutrition of school-age children and pregnant women is generally at a suitable level. However, there are a certain number of counties with insufficient iodine nutrition of pregnant women. It is recommended to guide pregnant women to supplement iodine or set the average standard of salt iodine for pregnant women separately.

Study on Protective Effects of Longbie Capsule Contained Serum on the Apoptosis of Chondrocytes Induced by YAP Inhibitor / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE：To ex plore the protective effects of Longbie capsule contained serum （called“LBJN”for short ）on the apoptosis of chondrocytes induced by YAP inhibitor verteporfin and its mechanism. METHODS ：Primary human knee osteoarthritis（OA）chondrocytes were extracted by two-step enzymatic digestion ，and then identif ied by toluidine blue staining and type Ⅱ collagen immunofluorescence staining. The effects of 2，5 μmol/L verteporfin alone or combined with 5％LBJN on cell apoptosis were detected by flow cytometry. Solvent control （0.1％ DMSO）and 5％ LBJN were set. Western blot assay was adopted to detect the expression of apoptosis related proteins （YAP，Bcl-2，cleaved-caspase-3） after treated with 0.1％DMSO（solvent control ），2 μmol/L verteporfin，2 μmol/L verteporfin+5％LBJN 和 0（blank control ），2.5％ LBJN and 5％ LBJN for 48 h. The expression of autophagy related proteins （mTOR，Beclin-1，LC3A/B） after treated with 0 （blank control ），2.5％，5％ LBJN for 48 h were det ected by Western blot assay. RESULTS ：The isolated cells accorded with the characteristics of chondrocytes. Compared with 0.1％DMSO， the apoptosis rates of cells were increased significantly after treated with 2，5 μmol/L verteporfin（P＜0.05），and the effects of the two concentrations were similar （P＞0.05）. Compared with verteporfin alone ，2，5 μmol/L verteporfin combined with 5％LBJN could significantly decrease the apoptotic rate of cells （P＜0.05）. Compared with 0.1％DMSO，the protein expression of YAP and Bcl-2 were decreased significantly after treated with 2 μ mol/L verteporfin （P＜0.05）， while the protein expression of cleaved-caspase-3 were increased significantly （P＜0.05）. Compared with 2 μmol/L verteporfin，protein expression of YAP and Bcl-2 were increased significantly after treated with 2 μmol/L verteporfin+5％LBJN（P＜0.05），while the protein expression of cleaved-caspase-3 were decreased significantly （P＜0.05）. Compared with blank control ，the protein expression of YAP ，Bcl-2 and Beclin-1 were increased significantly after treated with 2.5％，5％LBJN（P＜0.05），while protein expression of cleaved-caspase- 3 and mTOR were decreased significantly （P＜0.05）. CONCLUSIONS ：LBJN can block the apoptosis of chondrocytes induced by YAP inhibitor verteporfin ，and its mechanism may be related to regulating the expression of apoptosis related proteins and enhancing autophagy of chondrocytes.

Advances in bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soil / 生物工程学报

With continuous improvement of people's living standards, great efforts have been paid to environmental protection. Among those environmental issues, soil contamination by petroleum hydrocarbons has received widespread concerns due to the persistence and the degradation difficulty of the pollutants. Among the various remediation technologies, in-situ microbial remediation enhancement technologies have become the current hotspot because of its low cost, environmental friendliness, and in-situ availability. This review summarizes several in-situ microbial remediation technologies such as bioaugmentation, biostimulation, and integrated remediation, as well as their engineering applications, providing references for the selection of in-situ bioremediation technologies in engineering applications. Moreover, this review discusses future research directions in this area.

Study on radiofrequency catheter ablation below tricuspid valve in premature ventricular contraction originating from tricuspid annulus under Carto3 guidance / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To evaluate the safety and clinical effect of radiofrequency catheter ablation below tricuspid valve using Carto3 system combined with SmartTouch contact force catheter in premature ventricular contraction (PVC) originating from tricuspid annulus. Methods The clinical data of 21 patients with PVC originating from tricuspid annulus from September 2016 to September 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Radiofrequency catheter ablation below tricuspid valve was performed using Carto3 system combined with SmartTouch contact force catheter. Results The result of intraoperative mapping under Carto3 guidance showed that premature ventricular contraction in 12 cases originated from septal portion of the tricuspid annulus and in 9 cases originated from free wall of the tricuspid annulus. All patients′ ablation were successful, and no operative complications occurred. The patients were followed up for 1 to 23 months, and no recurrence occurred. However, there was 1 patient whose first radiofrequency ablation on the tricuspid valve was immediately successful, and PVC recurred 2 h after operation. Finally, radiofrequency ablation was performed successfully at 12 O′clock below the tricuspid valve 9 months later. Conclusions Radiofrequency catheter ablation below the tricuspid valve using carto3 guidance combined with SmartTouch contact force is safe in PVC originated from tricuspid annulus, and it can improve the success rate.

Analysis of general survey results of iodine content in drinking water of Shanxi Province / 中华地方病学杂志

Objective To understand the distribution of water iodine in the external environment of Shanxi Province, and to provide a basis for redefining and implementation of scientific iodine supplementation in iodine deficiency, iodine adequate or iodine high areas. Methods In 2012 - 2016, administrative villages (neighborhood committees)in 119 counties(cities,districts)in 11 cities of Shanxi Province were selected as the investigation units, and 1 to 5 drinking water samples were collected. Water iodine content was detected using arsenic-cerium catalytic spectrophotometry. Areas standard was designated: water iodine content < 10 μg/L as iodine deficiency areas, > 100 μg/L as iodine high areas. Results A total of 26 213 administrative villages (neighborhood committees) of 1 362 townships (towns) of 119 counties (cities, districts) were surveyed, covering 2 850.94 ten thousand people. A total of 32 766 water samples were collected and the median iodine was 5.2 μg/L. There were 18 199 villages with water iodine < 10 μg/L, accounting for 69.4% (covering 1 812.17 ten thousand people, accounting for 63.6%), 6 471 villages with water iodine 10-<50 μg/L,accounting for 24.7%(covering 787.44 ten thousand people,accounting for 27.6 %),1 166 villages with water iodine 50 - < 100 μg/L,accounting for 4.4% (covering 181.46 ten thousand people, accounting for 6.4%), 377 villages with water iodine ≥100 μg/L, accounting for 1.4%(covering 69.87 ten thousand people, accounting for 2.5%).In 1 362 townships (towns), 71.1% (969)water iodine median was<10 μg/L,24.2%(330)water iodine median was in 10-<50 μg/L,3.4%(46)water iodine median was in 50-<100 μg/L,and 1.2%(17) water iodine median was ≥100 μg/L. In 119 counties(cities,districts),there were 90 counties(accounting for 75.6%) with the water median < 10 μg/L, there were 26 counties (accounting for 21.8%) with the water median 10 - < 50 μg/L. Conclusions Most parts of Shanxi Province(or the resident population) are iodine deficiency areas, the external environment water iodine contents in the rest of the regions are different, we should adopt different iodine supplement or iodine reduction measures in regions with different water iodine levels.

Determination of urine iodine by the arsenic cerium catalytic rate method / 中华地方病学杂志

Objective To establish a arsenic cerium catalytic rate method for determination of urinary iodine,and increase the linear range of urinary iodine determination.Methods Standard series and urine samples after digestion treatment,were tested using dynamics function of spectrophotometer to record the curve of absorbance value (A) change with time (t) during arsenic cerium catalytic reaction for each measurement system,choice (A1,t1) and (A 2,t2) on this curve and calculating the reaction rate (v),v =(lgA1-lgA2)/(t2-t1).Through the determination of the standard series it could calculate regression equation of iodine concentration (C) with X:C =a ± bX,X =1 000 (v-v0),and the v0 is the reaction rate of reagent blank.Results (① C and X were positively correlated.The standard series linear range was 0-1 200 pμg/L and correlation coefficient r was higher than 0.999 1.The minimum detection limit was 3.9 μg/L (0.25 ml urine).②)Precision:5 urine samples (A,B,C,D,E) were selected within the range of 0-1 200 μg/L and the measured value were (72.3 ± 2.7),(148.2 ± 5.2),(210.5 ± 4.4),(562.7 ± 6.8),and (899.3 ± 8.0) μg/L.The relative standard deviation (RSD) was between 0.9％-3.8％.(③)Accuracy:4 samples (A,B,C,D) were measured for standard addition recovery test,recovery was between 94.2％-107.2％;urinary iodine standard material [the given values were (67.9 ± 9.0),(142.0 ± 10.0),(195.0 ± 10.0),(558.0 ± 17.0),(885.0 ± 28.0) μg/L] were determined and the results were in the range of uncertainty of the standard material.④Method contrast:with the national health standard method (method for determination of iodine in urine by arsenic cerium catalytic spectrophotometry) to determinate 120 urine samples,the results showed that there were 60 urine samples within 0-300 μg/L,60 urine samples were more than 300 μg/L.Then rate method was used to test the 120 urine samples.For the 60 samples within the scope of 0-300 μg/L,the determination results of the two methods were positively correlated (r =0.994,P ＜ 0.01);the results of the rate method were lower than those of the standard method and the difference was statistically significant (t =2.047,P ＜ 0.05).But the average deviation was only 2.1 μg/L,for the determination of urine iodine there was no practical significance;for the 60 samples higher than 300 μg/L,the determination results of the two methods were positively correlated (r =0.993,P ＜ 0.01) and the difference was not statistically significant (t =-1.092,P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Arsenic cerium catalytic rate method has increased the linear range of urinary iodine determination.Using this method,the vast majority samples can be tested directly without dilution,thereby reducing the workload for determination of urine iodine.

The effect analysis of clinical pathway management for capillary bronchitis / 中国基层医药

Objective To analyze the effect of clinical pathway management for capillary bronchitis in Department of Pediatrics.Methods 75 children with capillary bronchitis after the implementation of clinical pathway management were selected as the observation group,and 68 children with capillary bronchitis before the implementa-tion of clinical pathway management were selected as the control group.The hospitalization cost,average hospital stay, antibiotic use rate,cure rate,nonsocomial infection rate,rehospitalization rate within two weeks,service satisfaction and other comprehensive indices were compared.Result The total cost of drug of the observation group[(1 198.49 ± 397.48)yuan]was lower than (1 324.05 ±376.57)yuan of the control group(Z =2.00,P 0.05).Conclusion Clinical pathway management for capillary bronchitis in Department of Pediatrics of primary hospital can play a role in standardizing medical practice,reducing average hospitalization days,controlling medical cost,and improving service satisfaction under the precondition of ensuring medical quality.

A study of the efficacy of L-3,5-diiodotyrosine and inorganic iodine in iodine-deficiency Wistar rats / 中华地方病学杂志

Objective To study the efficacy of L-3,5-diiodotyrosine (DIT) and inorganic iodine (KIO3) in iodine-deficiency Wistar rats.Methods Sixty Wistar rats,weighting about 160-180 g,were divided into two groups according to body weight by the random number table method:iodine-deficiency model (40 rats) was fed with low-iodine food (the iodine content was 35.9 μg/kg);optimal-iodine model (20 rats) was fed with low-iodine food and given with KIO3 water (the iodine content was 18 mg/L) 0.5 ml by intragastric once a day.Model was established for 3 months.Iodine-deficiency model was subdivided into low iodine (LI) group,KIO3 group and DIT group,eight,nine,ten rats in each group;from optimal-iodine model,nine rats were randomly selected as optimal iodine (NI) group.LI group was fed with low-iodine food;KIO3 group was fed with low-iodine food and given with KIO3 water (the iodine content was 18 mg/L) 0.5 ml by intragastric once a day;DIT group was fed with low-iodine food and given with DIT water (the iodine content was 18 mg/L) 0.5 ml by intragastric once a day;NI group was fed with low-iodine food and given with KIO3 water (the iodine content was 18 mg/L) 0.5 ml by intragastric once a day.After 3 months,24-hour urine of the rats was collected.According to the method for determination of iodine in urine by As3 +-Ce4+ catalytic spectrophotometry (WS/T 107-2006),iodine content in urine was detected.Rats were anesthetized intraperitoneally with 25％ urethane,blood from abdominal aortic was collected to determinate the serum thyroid hormone [total triiodothyronine (TT3),total thyroxine (TT4),free triiodothyronine (FT3),free thyroxine (FT4)] level in rats by automatic electrochemical luminescence immunoassay.All the rats were sacrificed to analyze the thyroid weight.Results ① The urine iodine showed significant differences in the four groups (x2 =25.24,P ＜ 0.05).The median of urine iodine concentration in the LI,NI,KIO3 and DIT groups were 3.00,286.14,223.37,214.33 μg/L,respectively.The urine iodine concentration in LI group was significantly lower than those of other three groups (all P ＜ 0.05).② The serum TT3,TT4,FT3,FT4 levels showed significant differences in the four groups (F =63.48,140.73,130.20,365.27,all P ＜ 0.05).And the hormone levels in KIO3 group were lower than those of the DIT group [TT3:(1.57 ± 0.20) vs.(1.97 ± 0.18) mmol/L,TT4:(51.23 ± 4.90) vs.(71.94 ± 5.27) mmol/L,FT3:(5.34 ± 0.45) vs.(6.98 ± 0.33) pmol/L,FT4:(26.18 ± 2.30) vs.(35.47 ± 2.28) pmol/L,all P ＜ 0.05].③The color of thyroid in KIO3 and DIT groups became pale pink.The absolute and relative thyroid weight showed significant differences in the four groups (F =225.05,345.40,all P ＜ 0.05).The absolute thyroid weight [(31.76 ± 1.75) mg] and relative thyroid weight [(11.69 ± 3.47) mg/100 g] in DIT group was lower than that of the KIO3 group [(36.31 ± 5.23) mg,(12.83 ± 4.38) mg/100 g,all P ＜ 0.05].Conclusion Animal experimental results show that DIT has a better iodine-supplementing efficacy than that of KIO3.

Effects of Sisheng Decoction on the immunity and anti-stress function in mice with spleen deficiency syndrome / 中西医结合学报

To study the possible mechanism of Sisheng Decoction on spleen deficiency syndrome via the observation of general conditions, immunity and anti-stress function in Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei Palmati)-induced mice model.

Real time TaqMan RT-PCR assay for the detection of Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus.

A real time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was developed for efficient detection of Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV). The method was designed to use a duo-primer system with a TaqMan probe targeting the conserved sequence in 3' noncoding region (NCR) of CGMMV to detect isolates of this virus collected in China. The sensitivity of the real time RT-PCR assay was 0.13 pg of total RNA or 50 molecules of RNA transcripts. This level of sensitivity indicated that the one step real time RT-PCR developed in the present study could be used for routine testing assays. The real time RT-PCR method could assist in the implementation of quarantine measures for prevention and control of the disease caused by CGMMV.

Global expression profiling of Saccharomyces cerevisiae: metabolic remodeling in post-log phase / 生物工程学报

For the purpose of revealing the mechanism of the reduction of yeasts ethanol production rate after entrance of post-log phase, we used microarray to study expression profiles of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae during the transition from mid-log growth phase to post-log growth. The results demonstrate that the global pattern of gene expression is very stable during the mid-log phase. However, a dramatic metabolic remodeling was found when the yeast entries post-log phase, during which many of amino acid synthesis and metabolism related genes are up-regulated, moreover, ion transport, energy generation and storage related genes are also up regulated during this phase, while a large number of genes involved in transposition and DNA recombination are repressed. Central metabolic pathways also engage in metabolic remodeling, within which the genes involved in succinate and a-ketoglutarate synthesis pathways are up regulated, accordance with those of amino acid synthesis and metabolism. These results demonstrate that the increasing demand for amino acids in post-log phase lead to a metabolic transition into TCA cycle and glyoxylate cycle, which subsequently reduce the ethanol production rate. This suggests a global insight into the process of yeast ethanol fermentation.

Effects of Sisheng Decoction on spontaneous activity and serum concentration of malondialdehyde in mice with yin deficiency syndrome / 中西医结合学报

OBJECTIVE: To assess the therapeutic effects of Sisheng Decoction, a compound traditional Chinese herbal medicine, on a mouse model of yin deficiency syndrome induced by thyroid hormone, and to make the preliminary study on its mechanisms. METHODS: Simultaneous modeling and treatment were carried out. Sixty mice were randomly divided into six groups: normal group, yin deficiency model group, low-, medium- and high-dose Sisheng Decoction group and Shengmai oral liquid group. Normal group and yin deficiency model group were administered with double distilled water. Spontaneous activity and serum concentration of malondialdehyde in different groups were detected. RESULTS: The symptoms of yin deficiency syndrome such as xerostomia, dysphoria and fervescence were improved in the Sisheng Decoction groups. Compared with the yin deficiency model group, the spontaneous activity was increased and the serum concentration of malondialdehyde was decreased in the Sisheng Decoction groups (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between the Sisheng Decoction groups and the Shengmai oral liquid group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Medium- or high-dose Sisheng Decoction is effective for nourishing yin, clearing heat, engendering liquid and allaying thirst. The above effects of Sisheng Decoction may be realised by improving the spontaneous activity and resisting oxidative damage.