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OBJECTIVE To explore whether diterpenoid 12-deoxyphorbol-13-palmitate （DP） from Euphorbia fischeriana can exert anti-leukemia effects through the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase （PI3K）/protein kinase B （Akt） signal pathway， and to provide experimental evidence for developing it into a new anti-leukemia drug. METHODS Using LY294002 （PI3K specific inhibitor） as tool drug， the effects of 24 h DP treatment on the proliferation and apoptosis of human myeloid leukemia HL60 cells were detected by MTT method， Annexin Ⅴ-FITC/PI staining and AO-EB staining. ELISA method was used to detect lactic dehydrogenase （LDH） release and the activities of cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase 3 （caspase-3） and caspase-9. The transcriptional level of caspase-3， caspase-9， forkhead box O3a （FoxO3a） and B cell lymphoma 2 interacting mediator of cell death （Bim） mRNA were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction （qRT-PCR）. The protein expression of phosphorylated FoxO3a （p- FoxO3a） and phosphorylated Akt （p-Akt） were detected by Western blot method. The nuclear translocation of FoxO3a protein was detected by immunostaining combined with laser confocal microscopy. RESULTS 10 μmol/L DP and 10 μmol/L DP+LY294002 could inhibit the proliferation and induce the apoptosis of HL60 cells （P＜0.01）. After treatment of 5， 10， 20 μmol/L DP， HL60 cells showed typical morphological characteristics of apoptosis； DP could significantly increase the levels of LDH release and the activities of caspase-3 and caspase-9 （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）， in dose-dependent manner. After treatment of 10 μmol/L DP and 10 μmol/L DP+LY294002， the transcriptional levels of caspase-3， caspase-9 and Bim mRNA were increased significantly （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）， and transcriptional level of FoxO3a mRNA and protein expressions of p-FoxO3a and p-Akt were decreased significantly （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. Nuclear translocation changes were observed in FoxO3a protein in 10 μmol/L DP+LY294002 group， and the change was more significant than that of LY294002 group. CONCLUSIONS DP can inhibit the proliferation and induce the apoptosis of HL60 cells via inhibiting PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
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In order to quantitatively analyze the morphology and period of pulse signals, a time-space analytical modeling and quantitative analysis method for pulse signals were proposed. Firstly, according to the production mechanism of the pulse signal, the pulse space-time analytical model was built after integrating the period and baseline of pulse signal into the analytical model, and the model mathematical expression and its 12 parameters were obtained for pulse wave quantification. Then, the model parameters estimation process based on the actual pulse signal was presented, and the optimization method, constraints and boundary conditions in parameter estimation were given. The spatial-temporal analytical modeling method was applied to the pulse waves of healthy subjects from the international standard physiological signal sub-database Fantasia of the PhysioNet in open-source, and we derived some changes in heartbeat rhythm and hemodynamic generated by aging and gender difference from the analytical models. The model parameters were employed as the input of some machine learning methods, e.g. random forest and probabilistic neural network, to classify the pulse waves by age and gender, and the results showed that random forest has the best classification performance with Kappa coefficients over 98%. Therefore, the space-time analytical modeling method proposed in this study can effectively quantify and analyze the pulse signal, which provides a theoretical basis and technical framework for some related applications based on pulse signals.
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OBJECTIVE To explore the immunity-enhancing effect of ABP-AW1, a low-molecular-mass polysaccharides isolated from Agaricus blazei Murill, on immunosuppressive mice. METHODS ICR mice were ip injected cyclophosphamide 80 mg · kg-1, once daily for 3 d, to establish an immuno?suppressive mouse model. Then, ABP-AW1125, 250 and 500 mg · kg-1 were ig given to the immuno?suppressive mice,respectively, once daily for 7 d. The mouse thymus index and spleen index were calcu?lated, and the phagocytic function of phagocytes was determined using carbon clearance test. Splenic lym?phocyte proliferation was measured by MTT method. The interleukin 2 (IL-2) and interferon γ (IFN-γ) production from splenic lymphocytes was examined by ELISA. The splenic lymphocyte CD4+/CD8+ratio was determined by flow cytometric analysis. RESULTS Compared with normal control group, the thymus index, spleen index and phagocytic index of phagocytes in the immunosuppressive model mice declined (P<0.05). ABP-AW1250 and 500 mg·kg-1 treatment significantly increased the thymus index, spleen index and phagocytic index in immunosuppressive mice (P<0.05). Compared with normal control group, concanavalin A (Con A) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced T and B lymphocyte proliferation, respectively, and IL-2 and IFN-γproduction from splenic lymphocytes in the immunosuppressive model mice was lower (P<0.05). Compared with model group, ABP-AW1250 and 500 mg·kg-1 promoted Con A and LPS induced T and B lymphocyte proliferation (P<0.05) , and elevated IL-2 and IFN-γ production from splenic lymphocytes (P<0.05). In addition, ABP-AW1250 and 500 mg·kg-1 reversed the decreased splenocyte CD4+/CD8+ratio in immunosuppressive model mice (P<0.05). CONCLUSION ABP-AW1 has immuneity-enhancing effect on cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressive mice.
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This study is based on the requirements of the construction of applied undergraduate colleges and development of excellent doctor education training pilot project of the ministry of education. The situation of higher medical education and the requirement of health career development are analyzed. The medical talents training mode of three oriented which is taking the post competency of medical students as the frame is constructed. This paper expounds the background proposed by training mode from the internal drive, external drive and project boosting. With the national education policy as the basis, the theoretical basis of the international advanced education teaching idea, theory and standard is explained. The connotation of the training mode is revealed by the humanistic quality education, professional quality training and physical and psychological quality cultivating. The evaluation strategy of clinical medical per-sonnel training standards, index system, the implementation approach and evaluation methods which have certain feasibility and timeliness is established.
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Aim To study the effects of difluoromethy-lornithine (DFMO)on cardiomyocytes hypertrophy and apoptosis induced by isoproterenol (ISO).Methods The cardiomyocytes were divided into four groups ran-domly:Control group,ISO group,ISO+DFMO group and (ISO +DFMO +Putrescine)group.The hyper-trophic model of cardiomyocytes was induced by ISO, the cardiomyocytes were pretreated with 0.5 mmol · L-1 DFMO and 0.5 mmol·L-1 putrine,the gene ex-pression of ANP,the surface area of cardiomyocytes and the contents of LDH and MDA were measured. Apoptotic value of cardiomyocytes was observed by An-nexin V/PI,the gene and protein expressions of Bcl-2 and Bax were detected by real-time PCR and Western blot.Results Compared with ISO group,the cell sur-face area,the gene level of ANP,the apoptosis value of cardiomyocytes and the contents of LDH and MDA were decreased in ISO +DFMO group (P <0.05 ). Meanwhile,DFMO pretreatment upregulated the gene and protein expressions of Bcl-2 (P <0.05 ), in-creased the ratio of Bcl-2/Bax (P<0.05 ),downregu-lated the gene and protein levels of Bax (P<0.05 ). Conclusion The cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and ap-optosis induced by ISO can be protected by DFMO pre-treatment,which may be associated with the expression of apoptotic gene Bcl-2 and Bax.
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This study is to investigate the effect of ethyl gallate on invasion capabilities and its mechanism of breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells. Using cell adhesion and transwell assay, separately, the effects of ethyl gallate on the invasion of MDA-MB-231 cells were measured. The Akt-NF-κB signal pathway protein expressions were analyzed with Western blot. Also, the mRNA levels of MMP-9 and MMP-2 were analyzed by RT-PCR. Ethyl gallate inhibited the abilities of motility, adhesion and invasion of breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells in vitro (P<0.05), inhibited the mRNA levels of MMP-9, MMP-2, phosphorylation of AKt and protein expression of NF-κB. It is concluded that ethyl gallate can inhibit the abilities of invasion of breast cancer in vitro by inhibiting the mRNA levels of MMP-9/MMP-2, phosphorylation of Akt and protein expression of NF-κB.
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Aim To explore the role of resveratrol (Res)on cardiomyocyte hypertrophy induced by iso-proterenol (ISO)and the relationship with endoplas-mic reticulum stress (ERS).Methods Hypertrophic model of cardiomyocytes was induced by ISO.Hyper-trophy status of cardiomyocytes was determined by measuring the cell surface area and the gene expression of ANP.The value of apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry,the content of LDH and MDA was measured in different groups,and the gene and protein expres-sions of GRP78 and CHOP were detected by real-time PCR and Western blot.Results Res could attentuate ISO-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and apoptosis by reducing the cell surface area,the gene expression of ANP and the value of apoptosis.Res could inhibit ERS by downregulating the gene and protein expression of GRP78 and CHOP.Meanwhile,the content of LDH and MDA was decreased.Conclusions The results suggest that treatment of Res may protect cardiomyocyte hypertrophy,which is partially mediated by inhibiting the expression of ERS factors GRP78 and CHOP.
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Objective To study the effect of stigma maydis aqueous extract(SMAE) on glucagon in type 2 diabetic rats.Methods Type 2 diabetic male Sprague-Dawley rat mode was induced by high-fat and high-sugar dietary feeds and low dose streptozotocin(STZ). After 8 weeks of treatment,levels of fasting blood glucose(FBG) and glucagon(Glu) in serum were respectively assayed.Immunohistocmical study was adopted to analyze the expression of glucagon in islet cells.Results Compared with model control group,SMAE of middle and high dose remarkably reduced the level of FBG and Glu(P
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Objective The survey of continuing education demand of our city' s rural health service members and their feel of job satisfacrion provides the basis for overall quality of the rural health service members. Methods We adopted the method of multistage sampling to conduct a questionnaire survey and condoct interview on rural health workers in our city, and then utilized software to analyze them. Results The survey comprises the first education qualification and highest qualification of 120 health workers and 228 rural doctors from health clinics in localities asoond our city, and most of them had technical secondary school education. 80.7% of rural health workers and 91.7% of village health workers were willing to enter medical college to further their education through the "University Student in Every Village Project" . 93.3% of rural health workers and 84.2% of village health workers were willing to take non - qualification education. Among the rural health workers, 29.2% were satisfied with their jobs, 44.2% were not satisfied with them. Among the village health workers, 12.3% were satisfied with their jobs, 67.5% were not satisfied with them. Conclusion We should increase fonding towards rural health workers' education to satisfy the demand of continuing education, solve the problem of pensioner' s insurance, and improve levels of job satisfaction.
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Objective To investigate the effects of low molecular weight polysaccharide lsolated from agaricus blazei murill (LMPAB) on adhesion and migration of tumor cell and HUVECs. Methods HT-29 cell and HUVECs proliferation was analyzed by MTT.Adhesion and transmigration monolayer HUVECs ability of HT-29 was examined by spectrophotometry and transwell chambers.Results LMPAB showed no cytotoxic effect on HT-29 cells and HUVECs. LMPAB could significantly decrease HT-29 adhesion and transmigration through HUVECs.Conclusion LMPAB exerts the anti-tumor metastasis activity via inhibition of tumor cell adhesion and migration HUVECs.
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Objective To investigate the effects of variable sample preparation about sialy LewisA/X on the surface of colon carcinoma cells.Methods Human colon carcinoma cell suspension was prepared by using EDTA,trypsin,cell scraper,trypsin-EDTA and trypsin-cell scraper.Cell counts and sialy-LewisA/X on the surface of colon carcinoma cells were detected by flow cytometry.Results Trypsin made fluorescence intensity of sialy-LewisA/X on the surface of colon carcinoma cells become weaken.Fluorescence intensity of sialy-LewisA/X had no significant deviation among EDTA,cell scraper and trypsin-cell scraper.Cell counts were multitude in EDTA group or trypsin-cell scraper group.Conclusion Trypsin-cell scraper is a available approach on preparing cell suspension of adherent cell.
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Objective To explore the antitumor activities and mechanisms of bifid bacterial surface molecules,whole peptidoglycan(WPG).Methods First,large intestine cancer Lovo cell was cultured in vitro.Then,anti-proliferative effect and apoptosis inducing effect of WPG to LoVo cell were observed respectively by MTT assay and flow cytometry.Results In the group treated with WPG,the growth of LoVo cell was inhibited significantly in a dose-and time-dependent manner ;early apoptotic cells were greatly increased,and compared with the blank control group,a big difference existed(P
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Objective To explore the Activation function of the bifidobacterium adolescence cell wall(BCW)on macrophage in abdominal cavity of mice and tumor-inhibition of BCW on human transitional cell carcinoma of bladder(BTCC)in vitro.Methods ①Twenty KM mice were randomly divided into two groups:control group(n=10)and BCW injection group(n=10).BCW was distilled by ultrasonic cell disintegrator.Then the BCW was injected into abdominal cavity of the BCW injection group mice,physiological saline was injected into the control group mice,then all the mice were killled,macrophage in abdominal cavity was collected under the condition of asepsis,the level of IL-2 and IFN-? which produced by macrophage was determined by ELISA reagent box;②The role of tumor-inhibition of BCW on human transitional cell carcinoma of bladder(BTCC,T24)in vitro was determined by MTT method:The cell of T24 in the stage of logarithmic growth was digested,inoculated in cell raise board,cultivated after 24 hours,different concentration of BCW were added into each hole,cultivated continually,replaced nutrient fluid on 1th day,3th day,5th day,MTT was added into each hole too,cultivated continually,DMSO was added into each hole,vibrated,shaked up,determined the A value at 490nm by ELIASA,calculated the tumor-inhibition rate;Observed the growth state under microscope:The cell of T24 in the stage of logarithmic growth was inoculated in cell raise board that comprise microscope slides,cultivated after 24 hours,BCW were added into each hole,cultivated continually,took out two slides after 24 hours,72 hours,120 hours,stained,observed the change of the shape of T24 under microscope,changed the culture liquid only on control group.each time.Results The level of IL-2 and IFN-? of BCW injection group was higher than of control group(P
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It is the intent of this paper to locate the activation point in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) efficiently. The schemes of coil array in torus shape is presented to get the electromagnetic field distribution with ideal focusing capability. Then an improved adaptive genetic algorithm (AGA) is applied to the optimization of both value and phase of the current infused in each coil. Based on the calculated results of the optimized current configurations, ideal focusing capability is drawn as contour lines and 3-D mesh charts of magnitude of both magnetic and electric field within the calculation area. It is shown that the coil array has good capability to establish focused shape of electromagnetic distribution. In addition, it is also demonstrated that the coil array has the capability to focus on two or more targets simultaneously.
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Objective To prepare metformin hydrochloride pellets with centrifugal granulator by powder layering technique. Methods Metformin hydrochloride and MCC pellets were prepared by means of powder layering with the centrifugal granulation equipment and evaluated by yield percentage,angle of repose,bulk density,and friability. Results The preparation process parameters were optimized as follows: the ratio of metformin hydrochloride and lactose and MCC was 100∶5∶3,150 r/min rotating speed of the centrifugal granulation,20 r/min spraying serosity speed,25 r/min purveying powder speed,and the time of spheronization was 6 min.Metformin hydrochlorid pellets were prepared under the condition. Conclution The metformin hydrochloride pellets had good appearance,uniform granulation diameter,standard rigidity,good fluidity and did not have the structure of cage by means of detecting dissolubility.
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Objective: To analyze the influential factors of job burnout among psychiatrists.Methods: Psychiatirsts were evaluated by questionnaires.Results: In general,the job burnout of psychiatrists was very serious.There were significant differences in gender in burnout individual level;the person of 31-35 age was prone to job burnout,and the middle-aged staffs’ job burnout was comparatively in high level;There was significantly correlated show between psychiatrists job burnout level and social support.Besides,there was significantly correlated show between psychiatrists job burnout level and coping way.Conclusion: Psychiatrists Burnout is a high-risk population.To better enhance the stability of their profession,we need concern psychiatrists’mental health from the integrated perspective,and improve their level of social support constantly,and prevent occupational burnout from the perspective of medical education early.
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Aim To investigate the effects of oleanolic acid on proliferation of SGC-7901/CDDP cells in vitro and its potential mechanisms.Methods Model of SGC-7901 cells resistant to cisplatin(SGC-7901/CDDP)was established in vitro.MTT assay was used to evaluate the viability of SGC-7901/CDDP cells in vitro.Real-time PCR was used to analyse the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax gene.Results MTT assay showed that oleanolic acid dramatically inhibited the proliferation of SGC-7901/CDDP cells in vitro,more than 62% SGC-7901/CDDP cells were inhibited when the cells were treated with 100 ?mol?L-1 oleanolic acid for 72 h;Real-time PCR showed that Bax(pro-apoptotic gene)was upregulated and Bcl-2(anti-apoptotic)was downregulated after being treated with oleanolic acid.Conclusions These results suggest that oleanolic acid inhibits proliferation of SGC-7901/CDDP cells in vitro,and its potential mechanisms may be through the upregulation of Bax and the downregulation of Bcl-2.
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OBJECTIVE: To optimize the formulation of metformin hydrochloride sustained-release pellets prepared using film coating technology. METHODS: Taking release rate in vitro as index, the formulation of the film-coat was prelimilarily selected using one facotr sreening method and optimzed using orthogonal test. The release rate of the prepared metformin hydrochloride sustained-release pellets was determined and compared with that metformin hydrochloride pellets. RESULTS: The optimized formulation was as follows: the film material of Eudragit NE 30D and Eudragit L 30D55 at a ratio of 10∶1 were added with 40% talcum powder and 0.25% sodium dodecyl sulfate. The release rate of the metformin hydrochloride sustained-release pellets was higher than that of metformin hydrochloride pellets. CONCLUSION: The metformin hydrochloride sustained-release pellets were up to the requirements of sustained release and characterized by 24h continuous drug release.
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Objective To study the component and dose of polysaccharides compound and its inhibitive effect on the growth of S180 tumor.Methods Proliferative activity of splenolymphocytes was observed to study the component and dose of polysaccharides compound with MTT method. Mice bearing in-vivo transplanted tumor were used to evaluate the antitumor effect of polysaccharides compound.Results Polysaccharides compound, composed of lentinan100 mg/kg, agruecus blazei murill 200mg/kg and pachman 50 mg/kg,improved the activity of splenolymphocytes. Polysaccharides compound had an inhibitory effect on the growth of S180 tumor.Conclusion Polysaccharides compound with appropriate component in proper dose has synergistic immune actions and can inhibit the growth of S180 tumor.