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Bipolarins A-H (1-8), eight new tetracyclic ophiobolin-type sesterterpenes featuring a rare oxaspiro[4.4]nonane moiety, were isolated from cultures of fungus Bipolaris sp. TJ403-B1. Their structures and absolute configurations were elucidated by comprehensive spectroscopic analyses, single-crystal X-ray diffraction experiments, electronic circular dichroism and C NMR calculations. Additionally, compound 5 exhibited significant selective antimicrobial activity against Enterococcus faecalis with an MIC value 8 μg·mL.
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of total saponins of Dioscorea (TSD), an extract of the Chinese herbal Bi Xie, on hyperuricemia and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. The rat hyperuricemia model was established by administration of adenine. Thirty-two rats were randomly allocated into 4 groups: model group, low/high-dose TSD-treated groups, and allopurinol-treated group. Meanwhile, 8 rats were used as normal controls. Serum uric acid (UA), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (Scr), and organic anion transporting polypeptide 1A1 (OATP1A1) levels were measured. Comparison between the model group and treatment (allopurinol and TSD) groups showed the serum UA levels were significantly decreased in treatment groups. TSD had similar effects to allopurinol. It was found that the OATP1A1 protein expression levels in treatment groups were higher than in model group and normal controls. And different from the allopurinol-treated groups, TSD-treated group had elevated OATP1A1 expression levels in the stomach, liver, small intestine and large intestine tissues. It was suggested that TSD may facilitate the excretion of UA and lower UA levels by up-regulating OATP1A1 expression.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the clinical effects of unilateral lamina osteotomy replantation versus fenestration in the treatment of unilateral lumbar disc herniation.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The clinical date of 119 patients with unilateral lumbar disc herniation underwent surgical treatment from May 2012 to August 2014 were retrospective analyzed. There were 64 males and 54 females, aged from 40 to 59 years old with an average of 49.6 years. Among them, 58 patients were treated with lamina fenestration and decompression and nucleus pulposus resection(fenestration group);61 patients were treated with unilateral lamina osteotomy and replantation after nucleus pulposus resection (replantation group). The incidence rate of nerve and dural injury during operation, lamina healing rate, the recurrent rates of postoperative low back and leg pain were observed. According to the standard of JOA score, the clinical effects was compared between two groups.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>A hundred and seventeen patients were followed up more than 1 year, each group 1 case was lost to follow up. The injury rate of nerve and dural was 3.33%, 5.00% respectively in replantation group, while 7.02%, 8.77% respectively in fenestration group, there was no significant differences between two groups(>0.05). One year after operation, there was significant difference in the recurrent rate of low back pain and JOA, VAS scores between two groups, replantation group was better than that of fenestration group(<0.05). CT showed the osteotomy of 2 cases had not obtained bone healing in replantation group with lamina healing rate of 96.7%, no loosening or breakage of titanium plates and screws were found.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The design of unilateral lamina osteotomy replantation is more reasonable. Widen surgical vision not only guarantee the spinal stability, but also prevent epidural adhesion, which reduce the lower back and leg pain recurrence. It is a safe and effective new approach to treat lumbar disc herniation.</p>
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of total saponins of Dioscorea (TSD), an extract of the Chinese herbal Bi Xie, on hyperuricemia and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. The rat hyperuricemia model was established by administration of adenine. Thirty-two rats were randomly allocated into 4 groups: model group, low/high-dose TSD-treated groups, and allopurinol-treated group. Meanwhile, 8 rats were used as normal controls. Serum uric acid (UA), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (Scr), and organic anion transporting polypeptide 1A1 (OATP1A1) levels were measured. Comparison between the model group and treatment (allopurinol and TSD) groups showed the serum UA levels were significantly decreased in treatment groups. TSD had similar effects to allopurinol. It was found that the OATP1A1 protein expression levels in treatment groups were higher than in model group and normal controls. And different from the allopurinol-treated groups, TSD-treated group had elevated OATP1A1 expression levels in the stomach, liver, small intestine and large intestine tissues. It was suggested that TSD may facilitate the excretion of UA and lower UA levels by up-regulating OATP1A1 expression.
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Animals , Male , Rats , Creatinine , Blood , Dioscorea , Chemistry , Drugs, Chinese Herbal , Pharmacology , Therapeutic Uses , Hyperuricemia , Drug Therapy , Intestines , Metabolism , Liver , Metabolism , Organic Anion Transporters, Sodium-Independent , Genetics , Metabolism , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , Saponins , Pharmacology , Therapeutic Uses , Stomach , Metabolism , Up-Regulation , Uric Acid , BloodABSTRACT
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Subcapital femoral neck fracture in young adults has many complications, and the incidence is increasing year-by-year. The selection of the proper operation method to avoid them is an ambiguous matter. This study aimed to evaluate the treatment effect of subcapital femoral neck fracture by the capsulotomy and internal fixation with iliac bone grafting or closed reduction and internal fixation in young adults.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From March 2003 to February 2010, 65 young patients with subcapital femoral neck fractures were treated, including 39 males and 26 females with average age of 34.5 years (range, 19-50 years); 29 cases of the left side and 36 cases of the right side. They were randomly divided into Group A with 34 cases treated by closed reduction and internal fixation and Group B with 31 cases treated by the capsulotomy and internal fixation with iliac bone grafting. The two groups had no significant differences in sex, age, body mass index and preoperative Harris Hip Score. The observation criteria involved the length of the incision, blood loss, operation time, nonunion rate, avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) rate and Harris Hip Score.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Four of 65 patients were lost follow-up, and the follow-up rate was 93.8%, the average follow-up time was 38.7 months (range, 33-47 months). In Group A, the incision length was 5.1 ± 2.2 cm, blood loss was 84.0 ± 13.2 ml, and operation time was 52.9 ± 10.2 min. In Group B, the incision length was 15.4 ± 4.6 cm, blood loss was 396.0 ± 21.3 ml, and operation time was 116.5 ± 15.3 min. Nonunion occurred in 8 patients (25.2%) in Group A and 1 patient (3.3%) in Group B. ANFH occurred in 9 patients (29.1%) in Group A and 2 patients (6.7%) in Group B. Postoperative Harris Hip Score was 89.0 ± 5.6 in Group A and 95.0 ± 4.5 in Group B. The above index of two groups was considered statistically significant (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Capsulotomy and internal fixation with iliac bone grafting can improve fracture healing, reduce ANFH in young adults. It is a safe and effective operation for subcapital femoral neck fracture.</p>