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OBJECTIVE：To study the effects a nd mechanism of X iaozheng decoction on the proliferation and migration of uterine leiomyoma cells in rat. METHODS ：Female SD rats were randomly divided into normal control group ，model group ， chemical medicine positive control group （Mifepristone tablets ，2.25 mg/kg），TCM positive control group （Guizhi fuling capsules ， 200 mg/kg），Xiaozheng decoction low-dose ，medium-dose and high-dose groups （1.4，2.8，5.6 g/kg），with 15 rats in each group. Except for normal control group ，other groups were given intramuscular injection of estrogen and progesterone to induce uterine leiomyomas model. On the second day after modeling ，rats in administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically ； normal control group and model group were given constant volume of normal saline intragastrically ，once a day ，for consecutive 4 months. After last administration ，the uterus was removed and its morphology was observed ；the uterine coefficient was calculated. Uterine leiomyoma cells or uterine smooth muscle cells were isolated and cultured. The proliferation rate and migration rate of cells were detected by MTT method and cell scratch test ；flow cytometry was used to detect the cell apoptosis rate ；mRNA expression of HMGB 1 were detected by RT-qPCR. The expression of phosphorylated protein kinase B （p-Akt），nuclear factor κB inhibitor α （IκBα）and phosphorylated transforming growth factor β-activated kinase 1（p-TAK1）were detected by ELISA ；the protein expression of HMGB 1，phospholipid 3 kinase（PI3K），p-Akt in cytoplasm and nuclear factor κB p65（NF-κB p65）in nucleus were detected by Western blot assay. RESULTS ：Compared with normal control g roup，the myometrium of the model group was significantly thickened ，the number of uterine smooth muscle cells were significantly increased and the sizes were 83777930。E-mail：jianghua_ouyang@126.com different，the arrangement of muscle fibers in so me areas was disordered，the uterine coefficient ，and the relative expression of HMGB 1 mRNA and protein were increased significantly （P＜ 0.01）. Compared with model group ，the thickening of uterine myometrium and other symptoms were improved to different extents in Xiaozheng decoction groups and positive control groups ；the uterine coefficient ，cell proliferation rate ，migration rate ，mRNA and protein expression of HMGB 1，the expression of p-Akt and IκBα，protein expression of PI 3K and p-Akt （except for Xiaozheng decoction low-dose group ）in cytoplasm were all decreased significantly （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）；the cell apoptosis rate ，the expression of p-TAK 1，protein expression of NF-κB p65 in nucleus were all increased significantly （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. The effects of Xiaozheng decoction showed a dose-dependent trend. CONCLUSIONS ：Xiaozheng decoction can inhibit the proliferation and migration of uterine leiomyoma cells by down-regulating the expression of HMGB 1，PI3K and p-Akt ，up-regulating the expression of NF-κB p65，so as to promote cell apoptosis.
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Objective To explore the relationship between Stathmin-1 and human papilloma viruse (HPV) persistent infection after conization of uterine cervix, and to show the clinical significance to recurrent of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Methods One hundred and six patients who were treated with conization of uterine cervix for CIN 2-3 grades were enrolled. Thirty-six recurrent patients were enrolled in recurrence group, and the others were enrolled in control group. The expression of Stathmin-1 in primary CIN tissues in two groups was detected by immunohistochemistry. The HPV infection was detected by HPV-DNA test. The relationship of HPV persistent infection and recurrence was analyzed. Results The positive expression rate of HPV persistent infection and HPV persistent infection rate in recurrence group were 88.89%(32/36), 83.33%(30/36), in control group were 34.29%(24/70) and 22.86%(16/70), and there were significant difference (P 0.05). Conclusions Stathmin-1 positive expression is related to HPV persistent infection. The two factors can affect the prognosis of high-grade CIN, and can provide new cues and theory basis for the prevention of recurrence.
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Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of the combination of western medicine with acupuncture for treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) of infertility.Methods Totally 120 PCOS patients were randomly divided into western medicine group and acupuncture group, 60 cases in each group. All patients took Diane-35, and with whom resistant to insulin were added with Metformin. At the meantime patients increased the amount of exercise with adjustment and control of everyday diet. After three periods, the western medicine group used the method of Clomifene Citrate with Chorionic Gonadotropin to help ovulation induction. The acupuncture group used the method of acupoint selection including invigorating spleen and kidney with adjusting qi and blood to promote ovulation. The level of FSH, LH, FINS, E2 and T of the two groups were observed before and after treatment.Results After treatment, the levels of T, FINS, LH and BMI in the two groups decreased, with statistical significance (P<0.05). The levels of T and BMI in the acupuncture group were lower than the western medicine group after the treatment, with statistical significance (P<0.05). The total efficiency, gestation number, number of high-quality follicle, and basal body temperature of acupuncture group were all higher than the western medicine group, with statistical significance (P<0.05).Conclusion The combination of western medicine with acupuncture for treatment of PCOS of infertility has confirmed efficacy.
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Objective To detect the expression of miRNA -34a in normal cervical,low grade cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia and high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia,to explore its clinical significance.Methods The expression levels of miRNA -34a in 82 cases of low grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CINⅠ,CIN L group),87 cases of high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CINⅡ -Ⅲ,CIN H group) and 60 cases of normal cervical tissues (control group) in tissue specimens and serum were examined by real -time PCR(RT -PCR). Results The relative expression levels of miRNA -34a in tissues and serum of CIN H group were (0.584 ± 0.288),(0.528 ±0.299),which of CIN L group were (0.903 ±0.252),(0.847 ±0.279),which of the control group were (0.960 ±0.212),(0.908 ±0.223).The miRNA -34a level of CIN H group in tissues and serum were lower than CIN L group and control group,there was significant difference( Ptissues =0.001,Pserum =0.003).The miRNA -34a level in tissue and serum had no significant difference between the CINL group and control group(P >0.05).The expression level of serum miRNA -34a was positively related with the level of the tissues(r =0.907,P <0.01).Conclusion The expression level of miRNA -34a in high grade CIN was significantly decreased,which indi-cated that miRNA -34a play an important role in the prognosis of CIN and the transformation of cervical cancer,and it has certain clinical value for the diagnosis and treatment of CIN.