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[ Objective] To compare the protective mechanism of Zuojin Pill (Rhizoma Coptidis: Fructus Evodiae = 6:1) and Fan Zuojin Pill (Rhizoma Coptidis: Fructus Evodiae = 1: 6) on gastric secretion and gastric mucosal barrier. [Methods] Pylorus - ligated rat model was applied. Rats were divided into normal saline group, Zuojin Pill groups (1.4 g/kg and 2.8 g/kg) and Fan Zuojin Pill groups (1.4g/kg and 2.8g/kg) and then the drugs were given by duodenal feeding. Gastric secretion and gastric mucus synthesis were examined. [Results] Zuojin Pill and Fan Zuojin Pill (1.4 g/kg and 2.8 g/kg) both inhibited gastric secretion and decreased total acid output and pepsin activity in a dose- effect manner. Zuojin Pill and Fan Zuojin Pill also increased the content of gastric adherent mucus (GAM) and tended to elevate the mucus level in gastric juice. [Conclusion] The preventive mechanism of Zuojin Pill and Fan Zuojin Pill on gastric mucosa may be related to the regulation of gastric secretion and gastric mucus synthesis.
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[Objective] To establish a determination method for isolated gastrointestinal intra-cavity perfusion pressure and to explore its application in pharmacological experiment. [Methods] Determination method for isolated gastrointestinal intra-cavity perfusion pressure was established according to motility of the isolated rat gastric muscle strip and water-sac perfusion manometry and ileum peristalsis of Guinea pigs. Intra-cavity pressure of isolated gastrointestinal canal of rat and guinea pig was observed. [Results] Gastric intra-cavity pressure was markedly increased as added with various doses of acetylcholine (1.25, 2.5, 3.25, 5, 6.25 and 7.5 ?g/mL respectively) in nutrient solution. The ileum intra-cavity pressure was also increased as added with various doses of histamine (0.125, 0.25, and 0.5 ?g/mL respectively) . The effects were in a dose-effect manner and the differences were significant as compared with distilled water group ( P