Herbal textual research on Flos Trollii / 中国药房

Flos Trollii is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb in China. The 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia （part 1） did not include the medicinal herb， its source is not clear， and there is a lack of relevantly systematic and comprehensive research. By consulting ancient Chinese herbal medicines， medical books and related literature， the textual research of Flos Trollii was conducted to verify the name， origin and producing area， so as to provide a reference for the clinical application and resource development of Flos Trollii. Through textual research， it could be seen that the name “Jinlianhua” was used as the correct name in the mainstream origin of the past dynasties， and there were still multiple synonyms such as Hanjinlian， Jinmeicao and so on， most of which originated from its growth environment and appearance. According to the distribution of varieties， it could be inferred that the mainstream origin of Flos Trollii in the Qing Dynasty and before was Trollius chinensis Bge. According to historical records， Flos Trollii were mostly produced in northern regions such as Hebei， Inner Mongolia， Shanxi， etc.， which was related to the fact that Flos Trollii liked cloudy， humid and cold environments. Based on the textual research results， the author suggested that the mainstream origin of the past dynasties T. chinensis Bge. should be selected for subsequent collection of Flos Trollii.

Effect and Mechanism of Osthole on Proliferation and Apoptosis in Human Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma HuCCT1 Cells / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of osthole on the proliferation and apoptosis in human intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma HuCCT1 cells. MethodThe effect of 10， 20， 40， 80， and 120 μmol·L-1 osthole on the proliferation of HuCCT1 cells was detected by the cell counting kit-8 （CCK-8）. A blank group， and low-， medium-， and high-dose osthole groups （16， 32， and 64 μmol·L-1） were set up. The effect of osthole on cell clone formation rate was detected by colony formation assay. The effect of osthole on cell cycle and apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. The effect of osthole on cell apoptotic morphology was detected by Hoechst 33342 fluorescent staining. The effect of osthole on cell cycle protein cyclin B1， proliferating cell nuclear antigen （PCNA）， cysteine-aspartic acid protease （Caspase）-9， Caspase-3， cleaved Caspase-9， cleaved Caspase-3， cleaved poly（ADP-ribose） polymerase （cleaved PARP）， B-cell lymphoma-2 （Bcl-2）， phosphorylated protein kinase B （p-Akt）， phosphorylated mammalian target of rapamycin （p-mTOR）， and phosphorylated ribosomal protein S6 （p-RPS6） was detected by Western blot. ResultThe cell viability in the osthole group（40，80，120 μmol·L-1） decreased （P<0.05，P<0.01）， with the half maximal inhibitory concentration （IC50） of 63.8 μmol·L-1 as compared with that in the blank group. Compared with the blank group， the osthole groups（32，64 μmol·L-1）showed reduced clone formation rate （P<0.01）， increased number of cells in the G2 phase （P<0.05，P<0.01）， decreased number of cells， increased pyknosis and fragmentation， increased apoptosis rate （P<0.05，P<0.01）， down-regulated expression of cyclin B1， PCNA， Bcl-2， Caspase-3， Caspase-9， p-Akt， p-mTOR， and p-RPS6 （P<0.05，P<0.01）， and up-regulated expression of cleaved Caspase-3， cleaved Caspase-9， and cleaved PARP （P<0.05，P<0.01）. ConclusionOsthole can inhibit the proliferation and promote the apoptosis of HuCCT1 cells， and its mechanism may be related to the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.

Mechanism of Cucurbitacin B in Regulating Glycolysis and Inhibiting Proliferation of HuCCT1 Cells / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of cucurbitacin B （CuB） in inhibiting cell proliferation and glycolysis. MethodCell counting kit-8 （CCK-8） was applied to investigate the effect of different concentrations of CuB （0， 40， 80， 120， 160， 200， 400， and 800 nmol·L-1） on the proliferation of HuCCT1 cells. The effect of different concentrations of CuB （50， 100， and 200 nmol·L-1） on the colony formation ability of HuCCT1 cells was detected by plate cloning assay. The effect of different concentrations of CuB （50， 100， 200 nmol·L-1） on the HuCCT1 cell cycle was analyzed by flow cytometry. Visible spectrophotometry was employed to detect the activity of key glycolytic enzymes hexokinase （HK） and pyruvate kinase （PK）） and changes in glucose consumption， lactate production， and adenosine triphosphate （ATP） production in HuCCT1 cells after administration of different concentrations of CuB （50， 100， 200 nmol·L-1）. Western blotting was used to assay the effect of CuB on the expression of cell cycle-related proteins， proliferation-related proteins， key glycolytic proteins， and Akt/mammalian target of rapamycin （mTOR） pathway-related proteins. ResultAs compared with the blank group， CuB at dose of 160-800 nmol·L-1 after 24 h administration and CuB at dose of 80-800 nmol·L-1 after 48 h administration inhibited the proliferation of HuCCT1 cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner （P<0.05， P<0.01）， and the median inhibitory concentration was 200 nmol·L-1 48 h after administration. CuB can restrain the colony formation ability of HuCCT1 cells in a dose-dependent manner （P<0.01）， and block HuCCT1 cell cycle in G2 phase （P<0.05， P<0.01）. CuB （100 and 200 nmol·L-1） can suppress the activities of HK and PK and reduce cell glucose consumption and production of lactate and ATP （P<0.05， P<0.01）. Western blot results showed that CuB （100 and 200 nmol·L-1） can inhibit the protein levels of cycle-related protein Cyclin B1， proliferating cell nuclear antigen （PCNA）， HK1， HK2， PKM1， PKM2， phosphorylated Akt （p-Akt）， phosphorylated mTOR （p-mTOR）， and phosphorylated ribosomal protein S6 （p-RPS6） （P<0.05， P<0.01）. ConclusionCuB can inhibit aerobic glycolysis in HuCCT1 cells via the Akt/mTOR pathway， thereby affecting cell proliferation.

Intervention Effect and Mechanism of Celastrol on NASH Induced by Methionine-choline Deficiency Diet in Mice / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE：To study the intervention eff ects and pot ential m echanism of celastrol on non-alcoholic steatohepatitis （NASH）induced by methionine-choline deficiency （MCD）diet. METHODS ：Male C 57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into normal control group ，model group ，celastrol low-dose and high-dose groups [ 0.5，1 mg/（kg·d）]，with 7 mice in each group. The normal control group was given a methionine-choline sufficient diet ，while the model group and administration groups were fed an MCD diet to induce NASH model. At the same time ，normal control group and model group were given polyoxyethylene castor oil intragastrically；administration groups were given relevant drugs intragastrically ；the volume of gavage was 0.1 mL/g，once a day ， for consecutive 4 weeks. The liver morphology was observed ，and the pathological changes of liver tissue were observed by HE staining and oil red O staining. The levels of serum liver enzymes （AST，ALT），and the levels of lipid indexes （TC，TG）in serum and liver tissue were detected by enzyme method. The protein expression of NF-κB p65，TNF-α and IL-6 in liver tissue were determined by Western blotting assay. RESULTS ：Compared with normal control group ，the volume of the liver was reduced and the color was yellow ，and the surface was rough in model group ；inflammatory cell infiltration ，fat vacuoles and lipid droplets aggregation were found in the liver tissue ；the serum levels of TC and TG were significantly decreased ，the levels of serum liver enzymes and protein expression of NF-κB p65，TNF-α and IL-6 in liver tissue were significantly increased （P＜0.01）. Compared with model group ，the liver surface of each administration group was ruddy and smooth without brown spots ，the inflammatory cells and fat vacuoles in liver tissue were reduced ，and the coverage area of lipid droplets was reduced ；the levels of serum TC and TG were significantly increased ，the levels of serum liver enzymes ，the levels of TG and protein expression of NF-κB，TNF-α and IL-6（except for celastrol low-dose group ）in liver tissue were significantly decreased （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. CONCLUSIONS ： Celastrol can improve the liver injury of NASH model mice induced by MCD diet ，which is related to the reduction of TG accumulation in liver tissue and inhibition of the expression of inflammatory related factors.

Study on the Anti-inflammatory Activity and Mechanism of Different Components from Codonopsis Radix Polysaccharides / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE：To screen the components with better anti-inflammatory effect from Codonopsis Radix polysaccharide and explore the anti-inflammatory mechanism. METHODS ：Using Codonopsis Radix as sample ，the crude polysaccharide （CP） was obtained by water extraction and alcohol precipitation. After CP was separated and purified by Fast Flow DEAE Sepharose ， SephadexG-150 gel column and so on ，the components CP 1-2-1 and CP 3-1-1 were obtained and then characterized. The survival rate of RAW 264.7 cell was determined by MTT method after cultured with CP ，CP1-2-1 and CP 3-1-1（0.01，0.1，1，10，100 μg/mL）for 24 and 48 h respectively. The cells were divided into blank group （blank culture medium ），model group （1 μg/mL LPS）and low-，medium- and high-concentration groups of 3 kinds of Codonopsis Radix polysaccharide （1 μg/mL LPS+25，50， 100 μg/mL CP，CP1-2-1，CP3-1-1 solution）. After cultured for 24 h，NO content in cell culture solution ，mRNA expressions of TLR4，IL-6，NF-κB and TNF-α in cells were determined. RESULTS：The sugar content of CP reached （92.20±0.73）％. CP 1-2-1 was a single neutral polysaccharide composed of fructose with a relative molecular weight of 25.8 kDa. CP 3-1-1 was an acidic heteropolysaccharide composed of arabinose ，rhamnose，galactose and galacturonic acid and so on ，with a relative molecular weight of 49.5 kDa. Cell survival rates were higher than 99％，after cultured with 3 kinds of polysaccharide for 24 and 48 h. Compared with blank group ，NO content in cell culture solution and mRNA expressions of TLR 4，IL-6，NF-κB and TNF-α in cells were increased significantly in model group （P＜0.05 or P＜ . Compared with model group ， NO content in cell 2016CFB412） culture solution of each administration group was significantly reduced，mRNA expressions of TLR 4，NF-κB，TNF-α，IL-6 in cells in 50，100 μg/mL CP group were significantly decreased ong1991@163.com （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）；mRNA expressi ons of TLR 4，NF-κB in cells in 25 µg/mL CP 1-2-1 group and mRNA expressions of TLR 4，NF-κB，TNF-α，IL-6 in cells in 50，100 µg/mL CP 1-2-1 group were significantly decreased （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）；mRNA expressionsof IL- 6 in cells in 25 µg/mL CP 3-1-1 group，mRNA expressions of NF-κB，TNF-α，IL-6 in cells in 50 µg/mL CP 3-1-1 group and mRNA expressions of TLR 4，NF-κB，TNF-α，IL-6 in cells in 100 µg/mL CP 3-1-1 group were significantly decreased （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. CONCLUSIONS ：CP，CP 1-2-1 and CP 3-1-1 all have certain anti-inflammatory activities. The mechanism may be related to inhibiting the generation and releasing of inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α，IL-6 by inhibiting the activation of TLR 4/NF-κB pathway.

Study on the Effects of Loganin on the Proliferation and Apoptosis of Liver Cancer HepG 2 Cells and Its Mechanism / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE：To study the effects of loganin on the prolife ration and apoptosis of liver cancer HepG 2 cells，and to explore its mechanism. METHODS ：CCK-8 assay was used to detect the effects of different concentrations （10，25，50，100， 150，200，300，400 µg/mL）of loganin on the proliferation activity of HepG 2 cells for 24 and 48 h. HepG 2 cells were divided into control group ，loganin low-concentration ，medium-concentration and high-concentration groups （50，100，150 μ g/mL）. After treated for 24 h，morphological changes of apoptosis of cells were detected by Hoechst 33342 fluorescence staining. The apoptosis and cycle distribution of cells were detected by flow cytometry. Western blotting was used to detect protein expression of Cyclin D1， PCNA， Bcl-2， Caspase-3， Cleaved-Caspase-3， Caspase-9 and Cleaved-Caspase- 9. RESULTS ： Loganin inhibited the proliferation of HepG 2 cells，in concentration-dependent trend. Compared with control group ，apoptosis as pyknosis and fragmentation occurred ，and the apoptosis rate increased significantly in loganin low-concentration ，medium-concentration and high-concentration groups （P＜0.01）；the cell were mainly blocked in S phase ；relative protein expression of Cyclin D 1，PCNA and Caspase- 3 were significantly decreased ，while that of Cleaved-Caspase- 3 were significantly increased in loganin low- concentration， medium-concentration and high-concentration groups （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）； relative protein expression of Cleaved-Caspase-9 were increased significantly ，while that of Bcl- 2 and Caspase- 9 were decreased significantly in loganin medium-concentration and high-concentration groups （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. CONCLUSIONS ：Loganin can significantly inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis of HepG 2 cells，the mechanism of which may be associated with inhibiting Bcl- 2 protein expression and promoting Caspase- 3，Caspase-9 activation.

Study on Improvement Effect of Methylated Urolithin A on Oleic Acid-induced Lipid Accumulation in Huh- 7 Cells and Its Me- chanism / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE： To study the improvement effect and mechanism of methylated urolithin A on oleic acid-induced lipid accumulation in human liver cancer Huh-7 cells. METHODS： Oleic acid was adopted to induce lipid accumulation model cells. Huh-7 cells were divided into control group （culture medium）， model group （1 mmol/L oleic acid）， low-dose group （1 mmol/L oleic acid+10 μmol/L methylated urolithin A） and high-dose group （1 mmol/L oleic acid+20 μmol/L methylated urolithin A）. Oil red O staining was used to observe lipid accumulation in cells. Triglyceride（TG） enzyme assay was applied to determine the TG content in cells. PCR was employed to detect the mRNA expression of FASN， SREBP-1， PPAR-α and PPAR-γ in cells. Western blotting was used to determine the protein expression of FASN in cells. RESULTS： After induced by oleic acid， a large amount of lipid droplet accumulated around the cells； the intracellular lipid and TG content， mRNA expression levels of FASN， SREBP-1 and PPAR-γ， protein expression levels of FASN were increased significantly， while mRNA expression level of PPAR-α was decreased significantly （P＜0.01）. After intervened with methylated urolithin A， lipid droplet around the cells decreased significantly； the contents of lipid and TG in cells were decreased significantly， while the mRNA expression levels of FASN， SREBP-1 and PPARγ and protein expression level of FASN were decreased significantly （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. CONCLUSIONS： Methylated urolithin A can improve oleic acid-induced lipid accumulation in Huh-7 cells， the mechanism of which may be associated with inhibiting fat synthesis， promoting lipid metabolism and down-regulating the expression of metabolism-related factors as FASN， SREBP-1 and PPAR-γ.

Quality Standard Improvement for Angelica Sinensis / 中国药师

Objective: To establish and optimize the HPLC fingerprints of Angelica sinensis medicinal material and determine the ligustilide content to improve the quality standard for Angelica sinensis and improve the quality control level of Chinese angelica medici-nal material and preparations. Methods: A method for the determination of ligustilide was optimized by HPLC. The column was eluted on an Agilent ZORBAX SB C18(250 mm×4. 6 mm, 5 μm) column with acetonitrile-water (60 ∶ 40) as the mobile phase. The flow rate was 1. 0 ml·min-1, the detection wavelength was 326 nm, and the column temperature was at 35 ℃. The HPLC fingerprints of 13 batches of Angelica sinensis from different origins and methodological investigations were established and validated to set up an HPLC fingerprinting evaluation method for Angelica sinensis. Acetonitrile-0. 1% formic acid was used as the mobile phase with gradient elu-tion. The flow rate was 1. 0 ml·min-1, the detection wavelength was 280nm, and the column temperature was at 25℃. Results: The results showed that under the above HPLC conditions, ligustilide had good linearity within the range of 0. 032 3-0. 645 5 mg·ml-1(r=0. 999 9), and the average recovery was 100. 5% (RSD=1. 61% ,n=6). The quality fraction of ligustilide in Angelica sinensis was 0. 885 6%-2. 382 2% . Through the establishment of HPLC fingerprints of Angelica sinensis, the characteristic profiles with better peak shape and degree of separation and 18 common peaks with better resolution were obtained. The similarities of the 13 batches of angelica were all between 0. 9 and 1. 0. Conclusion: According to the methodological investigation, the HPLC fingerprints and ligustilide con-tent determination method of Angelica sinensis are simple, reliable, stable and feasible.

Effect of Meicha Protein on the Heart of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats / 医药导报

Objective To observe the protective effect of meicha protein on the heart of spontaneously hypertensive rats(SHR),and explore its mechanism.Methods Fourty healthy SHR rats were randomly divided into 4 groups:model control group,Meicha protein low dose group(70 mg·kg-1)、Meicha protein high dose group(140 mg·kg-1),Compound Kendir Leaves Tablets group(50 mg·kg-1),n=10.The rats were orally administered twice daily by gavage for seven weeks,measuring blood pressure in each group fort nightly.1 h after the last administration,drawing off the blood from carotid,stripping off the heart tissue,and the organ index was calculated;Taking a part of the tissue with 4% paraformaldehyde for Pathological histology.Detection of serum NO,ET-1 levels as well as the organization of the ACE and Ang II mRNA expression to explore the mechanism of its buck.Results Meicha protein could significantly reduce the blood pressure of SHR;The impact on the rat organ coefficient was not obvious,but had a protective effect on heart tissue.Compared with the model control group,the contents of NO an ET-1 were significantly increased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the high dose of Meicha protein could induce ACE,AngⅡ,CYP11B2.The expression of mRNA was significantly decreased(P<0.01).Conclusion The possible mechanism of Meicha protein antihypertensionis relevant to increase the content of NO in serum,reduce the content of ET-1 in serum,reduce mRNA expression of ACE and AngⅡin cardiac tissue.

Quality Standard for Sancao Anshen Capsules / 中国药师

Objective:To establish the quality standard for Sancao Anshen capsules. Methods:Valerian, Spica Prunellae, Radix Scutellariae and Rhizoma Coptidis were indentified by TLC. The content of rosmarinic acid was determined by HPLC. The column was Hypersil ODS2 C18 with mobile phase of acetonitrile-0. 1% trifluoroacetic acid(30:70,V/V) at a flow rate of 1. 0 ml·min-1 , the col-umn temperature was 25 ℃ ,the detection wavelength was 330 nm,and the sample size was 20 μl. Results: The characteristic spots could be detected by TLC with good reproducibility. The linear range of rosmarinic acid was 0.105-2.104 μg·ml-1(r=0.9993). The average recovery was 99. 5% and the RSD was 0. 80% (n=6). Conclusion:The developed method is simple and accurate, and suitable for the quality control of Sancao Anshen capsules.

Anti-proliferative Effect of Lupeol on Human Bladder Cancer T24 Cell Line via p53/miR-34 a Signaling / 中国药师

Objective:To study the anti-proliferative effect of lupeol on human bladder cancer T24 cell line and the regulating mechanism for p53/miR-34a signaling. Methods:CCK-8 assay was performed to evaluate the effects of lupeol at different concentra-tions on cell viability in 24 h and 48 h. Caspase inhibitors were used to identify the subtypes of Caspase during lupeol induced cell death. The effects of lupeol on the expression of total p53 protein and miR-34a were evaluated by western blot and real-time PCR, re-spectively. The effects of lupeol on downstream targets of miR-34a were quantified by real-time PCR. Results:Lupeol could inhibit the proliferation of T24 cells in a dose-dependent manner. The IC50 of lupeol was (77. 23 ± 6. 78) μmol·L-1 in 24 h. Compared with the control group, lupeol could elevate the expressions of p53 and miR-34a (P<0. 01). Moreover, the mRNA expression of miR-34a tar-gets, Bcl-2, CD44 and c-Myc were significantly down-regulated after the treatment with lupeol (P<0. 01). Conclusion:Lupeol can inhibit T24 cell proliferation, which is related with the regulating effects on p53/miR-34a signaling.

Relationship between Injury Sites, Pathological Types and Attention in Post Stroke Cognitive Impairment / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To study the relationship between injury site (right or left) or pathological type (hemorrhage or infarct) and atten-tion impairment in post stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). Methods June, 2014 to June 2015, 49 patients with PSCI were assessed with Test of Attentional Performance (TAP) within 1 week of admission. The reaction time and the numbers of correct response were recorded. Results The reaction time of alertness (with or without alarm) was shorter in the patients with left infarction (Z=-2.32, t=-3.76, P2.32, t=-3.10, P<0.05). Conclusion A trend of lateralization was found in patients with PSCI, rather than in the pathology.

Study on Quality Standard of Huangdi Cataplasm / 医药导报

Objective To develop the quality standard for evaluating Huangdi cataplasm. Methods Thin layer chromatography (TLC) was used to qualitatively identify Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge,Rheum palmatum Linn,Rhizoma Chuanxiong,Angelica sinensis and Resina Draconis in Huangdi cataplasm.HPLC method was used to determine astragaloside A and loureirin B in Huangdi cataplasm. Results The Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge,Rheum palmatum Linn,Rhizoma Chuanxiong,Angelica sinensis and Resina Draconis were well separated by TLC without interference in the negative control.content of Astragaloside A and loureirin B showed good liner relationships with respective peak area within the range of 6.96-23.2 μg,and 0.072-0.648 μg,with r = 0.999 5,r = 0.999 9, respectively;and the average recovery was 97.18%,and 96.93%,RSD was 1.21%(n= 6),1.53% (n = 6 ), respectively. Conclusion The established qualitative and quantitative detection method is simple, specific, reproducible, accurate and reliable, which can be used for quality control of Huangdi cataplasm.

High Performance Liquid Chromatograph Fingerprint of Liqi Xiaoying Tablets / 医药导报

Objective To establish high performance liquid chromatograph ( HPLC ) fingerprint of liqi xiaoying tablets,and to provide reference for quality control of the herbal medication. Methods The chromatography conditions consisted of Aichrom Bond-AQ C18(250 mmí4. 6 mm,5 μm) column with mobile phase of acetonitrile-0. 1% phosphoric acid ( gradient elution) , column temperature of 30 ℃, flow rate of 1 mL · min-1 , injection volume of 20 μL, and UV detection wavelength of 226 nm. Results HPLC fingerprint was established with 13 common peaks,4 of which were identified. The similarity of the HPLC fingerprints of liqi xiaoying tablets from 10 batches was greater than 0. 95. Conclusion The method is accurate, reliable, and can reflect complete information for the quality of liqi xiaoying tablets.

Effects of Huoxuexiaoying Tablet on the Goiter Model of Rats / 医药导报

Objective To investigate the effects and mechanism of huoxuexiaoying tablet on experimental goiter of rats. Methods The rats were randomly divided into six groups: the control, the model control group, huoxuexiaoying tablet at different doses,and the sodium levothyroxine group ( Euthyrox group) . Except for the rats in the control,the rats in other groups were given with propylthiouracil (20 mg·kg-1 ·d-1 ) by intragastric ( i. g. ) administration every day for 60 days. Meanwhile, some rats were treated with huoxuexiaoying tablet at low (4. 4 g·kg-1·d-1),middle (8. 8 g·kg-1·d-1) and high dose (17. 6 g·kg-1 ·d-1 ) orally,and those in the Euthyrox group were given with 7. 8μg·kg-1 ·d-1 Euthyrox by i. g. administration. The rats in the control group were administrated with the same volume of saline (N. S). After 60 days of treatment,the rats were sacrificed,the organ indexes of thyroid and pituitary and the levels of free triiodothyronine ( FT3 )、free thyroxin ( FT4 ) and thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH) in serum,were tested. The expression of basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF),transforming growth factor-β( TGF-β) and B-cell lymphoma 2 gene ( Bcl-2 ) were examined by immunofluorescence. Results Compared with the model,organ indexes of thyroid were significantly reduced by huoxuexiaoying tablet at three doses (P0. 05). The levels of FT3 and FT4 were in a elevating trend,but TSH decreased with no significance (P>0. 05). The morphological structure of thyroid was greatly improved by huoxuexiaoying tablet in comparison with the model. In which the gland dilated,thyroid follicular restored to moderate size,epithelia were cubic or flattened and follicular cavity filled with abundant glial. The expression of bFGF and Bcl-2 decreased significantly (P<0. 01) while TGF-β expression increased notably (P<0. 01). Conclusion Huoxuexiaoying tablet has a great anti-goiter effect,the mechanism of which may be related to promoting thyroid cells apoptosis and inhibiting thyroid cells proliferation.

Statistical concepts related to negative clinical results / 中西医结合学报

It is a trend that clinical researchers overemphasize on hypothesis testing and the P value. However, P value has some limitations in the presentation of study results. Power is a tool for study design and results explanation, especially for negative results. Confidence interval contains more information for clinical results than P value. P value, power, and 95% confidence interval should be provided in the clinical reports to facilitate the interpretation of the results.

Evaluation of teaching effect and application of case discussing-analysis method in the teaching course of nursing research / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective To study the teaching effects of using case discussing-analysis method in the teaching course of Nursing Research among nursing students,and then make suggestion for relative teaching improvement. Methods Nursing students of Grade 2003 in main school and Grade 2004 in the affiliated WUZHOU school were divided into the trial group and control group at random. Part of teaching contents of nursing research were taught to the trial group students by case discussing-analysis method,and to the control group students by the methods of lecture-based learning. The teaching effect was evaluated after the course end. Results The ability of design to scientific research,recognition of Nursing research,learning attitude and learning interest,etc,in the trial group students were obviosly better than those in the control group students,and there was significant by statistical test. Conclusions Case discussing-analysis method can effectively excite the interest and the potential of students,and improve the ability of discovering and solving problems.

The Application of Case Discussion-analysis Method to the Nursing Research Teaching / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective To study the teaching effects of using case discussion-analysis method in the teaching course of Nursing Research among nursing students and then put forward suggestions for improving teaching.Methods By way of case discussion-analysis,a part of teaching contents of Nursing Research were taught to the 118 nursing students in 2003 grade.The teaching effect was evaluated by observing the design ability of scientific research,the learning interest,learning attitude,etc.Results The design ability of scientific research,recognition of Nursing Research,learning attitude and learning interest,etc of the students were significantly improved.Conclusions Case discussion-analysis method could effectively excite the interest and the potential of students and then improve the ability of discovering and solving problems.

Technology of Spray Pelletization for Compound Jiakang Tablets / 中药新药与临床药理

Objective To optimize the spray pelletization technology for Compound Jiakang Tablets.Methods The experiment was performed by orthogonal design,and the inspection criteria key were granule uniformity,granule size and the content of astragaloside IV,combined with the granule hygroscopic velocity.Results The optimal spray pelletization parameters were as follows:the frequency of main fan was(35.0?5)Hz,atomizational pressure was 0.1 mPa,the rate of spray was 1.2 Hz,the density of extract was 1.20 g/mL.Conclusion The granules made by this technology are uniform,burly,stable,and are beneficial for pressing into tablet.