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Objective:To collect and analyze the evaluation index of infertility treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which will lay a foundation for the establishment of the core index and evaluation index system of TCM treating infertility.Methods:By retriving the published literatures of randomized controlled trials of infertility treated by TCM in the database of CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, SinoMed, PubMed and Cochrane Library from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2020, and after the screening according to the creteria of inclusion and exclusion, this paper analyzed the normal indexes of infertility and the pathogenic indexes of TCM.Results:A total of 95 RCTs were included, including 9 069 patients aged between 20-39 years old. The average sample size of each RCT study was 95, involving 78 evaluation criteria. The highest frequency of use was the total effective rate, etiological-index analysis found that the general indicators of infertility such as the total effective rate, pregnancy rate, TCM syndrome scores,and common etiological factors such as LH, FSH are the characteristic indicators.Conclusion:There are many problems in the evaluation indexes of clinical trials of treating infertility by TCM, such as great differences in number and not standardized usage. It is necessary to carry out research on the construction of core indicator and evaluation indicator systems of infertility according to different etiologies.
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Objective:To analyze the medication rules in the ancient book Pu Ji Fang for the external treatment of acne based on data mining method. Methods:By screening out the methods of treating acne externally in Pu Ji Fang and establishing a standardized medical record database, this paper adopted the web version of Ancient and Modern Medical Record Cloud Platform to calculate the frequency, properties, flavors, and meridians of those medicines, and conduct cluster analysis by using IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 software to analyze the association rules. Results:A total of 87 prescriptions were selected, including 164 kinds of Chinese materia medica, among which. Radix Angelicae, Ligusticum Wallichii, Rhizoma Typhoni and lead powder are frequently appeared. The properties of those medicines are mainly warm, cold and mild; the flavors of those medicines are mainly spicy, acrid, sweet and bitter, and the meridians mainly belongs to lung, spleen, stomach and liver meridians. The medical pair and group with the strongest associationion are Ligusticum Wallichii- Radix Angelicae and Rhizoma Typhonii- Radix Angelicae- Ligusticum Wallichii. Those freuently appeared medicines could be grouped into three categories. The paste dosage that was frequently appeared has strong correlation with tallow, mercury and lead powder, while the powder dosage that was frequenctly appeared has strong correlation with Angelica Dahurica, Radix Saponicae, Gleditsia sinensis, Radices Ligustici Sinensis and Ligusticum Wallichii. Conclusions:The application of data mining method could preliminarily reveal the medication rules of Pu Ji Fang for the external treatment of acne. The main treatment method is XinSanFaYue. The three categories of Chinese materia medica are used to treat the syndrome of asthenic habitus attacked by exogenous pathogenic factors, exterior attacked by wind heat and hot blood stasis respectively, showing the rules of treating acne externally before Ming Dynasty and providing references for the clinical treatment of acne.
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As a highly malignant gastrointestinal tumor, pancreatic cancer is highly invasive and metastatic, which leads to the low overall survival rate of patients with pancreatic cancer. Studies have shown that long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) is involved in the development, progression, invasion, and metastasis of pancreatic cancer through epigenetic, transcriptional or post-transcriptional regulation. Dysregulated expression of lncRNA is observed in pancreatic cancer and induces epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) through specific regulatory mechanisms, thereby causing the changes in the biological behavior of tumor cells. This article reviews the mechanisms of lncRNA in promoting EMT, regulating tumor biological function as competing endogenous RNA, and affecting the development, invasion, and metastasis of pancreatic cancer via multiple pathways by regulating the ferroptosis, autophagy, and exosome of tumor cells, in order to provide a theoretical basis and new targets for the early diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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Objective:To anylyze the combination rule of prescriptions containing Cmnamomi Mmulus in the book of Treatise on Typhoid and Miscellaneous Diseases based on tree analysis algorith method. Methods:By collecting prescriptions contain Cmnamomi Mmulus in the book of Treatise on Typhoid and Miscellaneous Diseases, and applying the tree analysis algorithm method on the Ancient and Modern Medical Case Cloud Platform to co-occurrence calculate each layer of the prescriptions, we got the hierarchical tree structure diagram of Cmnamomi Mmulus prescriptions. Results:79 prescriptions containing 96 medicines were included, which appeared 529 times, with 7 different functions. The medicines that are frequently appeared include Cmnamomi Mmulus, Glycyrrhizae Radix Et Rhizoma Praeparata Cum Melle, Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, Jujubae Fructus, etc. The main effects include relieving the exterior, warming the meridians, warming yang and promoting diuresis. The tree structure diagram of the prescription is divided into seven layers, including the largest items of Cmnamomi Mmulus, Glycyrrhizae Radix Et Rhizoma Praeparata Cum Melle,Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, Jujubae Fructus, Paeoniae Radix Alba, Ephedrae Herba, Puerariae Lobatae Radix, and the collateral drugs of Poria, Atractylodis macrocephalae rhizoma, Alismatis Rhizoma, Zingiberis Rhizoma, etc. Conclusion:The formula tree analysis algorithm can connect the correlation between drugs in series, and show the relationship between a series of high-frequency co-occurrence drugs in the formula, which can be used for the learning of classics.
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Nuclear bodies are membrane-free nuclear substructures that are localized in the mammalian nuclear matrix region. They are multiprotein complexes that recruit other proteins to participate in various cellular activities, such as transcription, RNA splicing, epigenetic regulation, tumorigenesis and antiviral defense. It is of great significance to clarify the functions and regulatory mechanisms of nuclear bodies to probe related diseases and virus-host interactions. This review takes several nuclear bodies associated proteins as examples, summarizes the formation process, structure and functions of nuclear bodies, and focuses on their important roles in antiviral infection. It is expected to provide new insight into host antiviral mechanisms.
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Animals , Cell Nucleus , Epigenesis, Genetic , Intranuclear Inclusion Bodies/metabolism , Nuclear Proteins/metabolismABSTRACT
With the rapid development of science and technology, more creative methods have been applied to the inheritance mode of traditional Chinese medicine, such as studying the inheritance process of famous doctorsin an objective and rigorous way. The bottleneck of information transmission from famous doctors is to collect data, process data, apply algorithms, analyze and summarize data. The integration of artificial intelligence and big data deep learning algorithm knowledge mapping technology and other technical methods has brought technological innovation for the inheritance of famous doctors. With such development, the team of the research center of TCM grand health intelligence, Institute of Information on Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, has carried out a series of professional application system research in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, centering on the planning and inheritance of famous doctors. We developed the ancient and modern medical case cloud platform, medical big data analysis platform, cloud medical APP, and famous doctor inheritance workstation. In such way, the problems were solved of low efficiency of medical case collection and the lack of objective data support and information barriers in the experience summary of famous doctors. The artificial intelligence techniques are to promote the inheritance of famous doctors' experience and improve the teaching ability and efficiency.
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OBJECTIVE：To study the anti-inflammatory effects of water extract from Inner Mongolia medicine Agi （i. e. the aerial part of Artemisia frigida ），and to preliminarily explore its mechanism. METHODS ：Totally 60 mice were randomly divided into model control group （water），aspirin group （positive control ，0.4 g/kg），Agi water extract high-dose ，medium-dose and low-dose groups （60.0，30.0，15.0 g/kg，by crude medicine ），with 12 mice in each group. After intragastric administration for consecutive 5 d，the ear swelling of mice was induced by 2，4-dinitrochlorobenzene. Another 60 mice were grouped and admini- stered by the same way ，and the foot swelling of mice was induced by carrageenan. The ear swelling degree and inhibitory rate ， paw swelling rate were calculated to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of Agi water extract. The contents of TNF-α，IL-1β and PGE2 in plantar inflammatory tissue induced by carrageenan in mice were determined by ELISA. The content of MDA was determined by thiobarbituric acid trace method and NO by nitrate reductase method. RESULTS ：Compared with model control group，the degrees of ear swelling of mice were decreased significantly in aspirin group and Agi water extract high-dose ， medium-dose，low-dose groups （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01），and the inhibitory rates of ear swelling were 72.3％，71.1％，52.6％， 36.8％，respectively；the paw swelling rates of mice in aspirin group and Agi high-dose，medium-dose groups were decreased significantly，while those were decreased significantly in Agi water extract low-dose group 0.5 h and 4.0 h after inducing inflammation（P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）；the contents of TNF-α，IL-1β，PGE2，NO and MDA in plantar inflammatory tissue of mice in aspirin group and Agi water extract high-dose ，medium-dose groups were decreased significantly （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. CONCLUSIONS：Inner Mongolia medicine Agi water extract has obvious anti-inflammatory effects on ear swelling induced by 2，4-dinitrochlorobenzene and paw swelling induced by carrageenan ，and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of TNF-α， IL-1β and PGE2 generation，the reduction of NO and MDA excessive release in inflammatory tissues.
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Objective@#To investigate the methylation status and expression of FOXP3 in CD4+ T cells of patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).@*Methods@#Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from 59 CHB patients and 22 healthy controls (HC) were collected. The percentage of CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+ Tregs in CD4+ T cells was estimated by flow cytometry. FOXP3 expression was measured by quantitative real time-polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blotting. The methylation status of FOXP3 was determined by methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction.@*Results@#The percentage of CD4+ CD25+ pFoxp3+ Tregs in CD4+ T cells, FOXP3 mRNA and protein expression levels were significantly higher in patients with CHB than HCs (P<0.05). Meanwhile, the methylation frequency of FOXP3 was significantly lower in CHB patients than HCs (P<0.05). FOXP3 mRNA levels and the percentage of CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+ Tregs were significantly lower (P<0.05) in patients with gene methylation than those without.@*Conclusions@#Aberrant demethylation of FOXP3 gene existed in CD4+ T cells of CHB, which contributed to an elevation in FOXP3 expression and percentage of CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+ Tregs. It might provide a new target for prevention and treatment of CHB.
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Objective To investigate whether IL-24 can inhibit the growth of pancreatic cancer in immune-competent mice,which could be mediated by tumor-targeting oncolytic adenovirus (ZD55-IL-24).Methods Crystal violet staining assay was used to evaluate the anti-proliferative influence of ZD55-IL-24 on Panc02.The tumor growth curve,the tumor formation curve,TUNEL assay,cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) killing assay and serum cytokines detection were used to assess anti-tumor efficacy of ZD55-IL-24 for pancreatic cancer in immune-competent mice.Results ZD55-IL-24 significantly inhibited the growth of pancreatic cancer cells in vitro.Lower tumor formation and slower tumor growth were identified in ZD55-IL-24 group,compared with ZD55-EGFP group or PBS group.ZD55-IL-24 induced pancreatic cancer cells'apoptosis,and mediated anti-cancer immunity by increasing killing responses of CTL to cancer cells and up-regulating serum γ-IFN and IL-6 levels.Conclusion ZD55-IL-24 can induce anti-tumor immunity and suppress pancreatic cancer growth in immune-competent mice.
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Objective To investigate the antitumor activity of the oncolytic adenovirus expressing lipocalin 2 gene for colorectal cancer in vivo.Methods BALB/C nude mice subcutaneously inoculated by SW620 cells and grown tumors were treated with injection of ZD-55 virus, Ad-lipocalin 2 virus and ZD55- lipocalin 2 virus respectively.The weight of implanted tumors and the tumor inhibition rate were calculated to evaluate the anti-tumor effect.Cell apoptosis was determined by TUNEL and the protein expression of VEGF and MVD were determined with immunohistochemistry.Results ZD55-lipocalin 2 inhibited the growth of transplanted tumor more significantly than ZD-55 virus and Ad-lipocalin 2 virus ( P ＜ 0.05 ).Tumor cell apoptosis was upregulated and the MVD reduced significantly in ZD55-lipocalin 2 group in contrast to the other two groups (P ＜0.05).Conclusions ZD55-lipocalin 2 induces apoptosis of colorectal tumor cells and inhibits tumor microvascular formation, slowing down the growth of transplantation tumors.
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Interferon beta (IFN-beta) and TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) are effective anticancer agents. Adeno-associated virus (AAV) is one of the current most promising gene delivery vectors. Previously, we constructed tumor-targeting AAV-hTERT-IFN-beta and AAV-hTERT-TRAIL by inserting IFN-beta or TRAIL gene into AAV controlled by hTERT promoter. The studies showed that either single IFN-beta or TRAIL gene therapy exhibited a certain extent anticancer effect. Here, we report their inhibitory effects on A549 lung cancer cell growth in vitro and in vivo by combined AAV-hTERT-IFN-beta and AAV-hTERT-TRAIL. Expression of secreted IFN-beta in lung cancer A549 cells infected by AAV-hTERT-IFN-beta was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The growth-suppressing effect of AAV-hTERT-IFN-beta in combination with AAV-hTERT-TRAIL on several cancer cell lines was assessed by MTT assay. Apoptosis of A549 cancer cells infected by AAV-hTERT-IFN-beta alone, AAV-hTERT-TRAIL alone, and their combination was evaluated by apoptotic cell staining and flow cytometry (FCM), respectively. The antitumor effect of the combination of AAV-hTERT-IFN-beta with AAV-hTERT-TRAIL in vivo was further evaluated through A549 lung cancer xenograft in nude mice. The results showed that the combinational treatment was superior to any alone and presented intensified tumor cytotoxic and apoptotic effect on A549 cancer cells. Most importantly, the combination of AAV-hTERT-IFN-beta with AAV-hTERT-TRAIL exhibited significant antitumor effect and eliminated all tumor masses in nude mice, which lay a foundation for exploring the molecular mechanisms of combined IFN-beta and TRAIL anti-tumor activity.
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Animals , Humans , Mice , Antineoplastic Agents , Metabolism , Pharmacology , Cell Line, Tumor , Dependovirus , Genetics , Metabolism , Genetic Therapy , Genetic Vectors , Genetics , Interferon-beta , Genetics , Pharmacology , Lung Neoplasms , Pathology , Therapeutics , Mice, Nude , Neoplasm Transplantation , Recombinant Fusion Proteins , Genetics , Pharmacology , TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand , Genetics , PharmacologyABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effects of direct intratumor injection of the packaged cells with retroviral vector carrying human endostatin (hEN) on the growth inhibition of B16 melanoma in C57/BL6 mice.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Retroviral vector, pLNC-hEN, was constructed with modified and identified hEN gene. The cell line, PA317, was used to establish ecotropic virus producing cells by transfecting and packing with pLNC-hEN. Then the cells were injected directly into the tumor in C57/BL6 mice bearing B16 melanoma, established by intra-cutaneous injection of B16 cell suspension. The tumor size was measured at different intervals to observe the antitumor effect. Micro-vessel density (MVD) in the tumor tissue was evaluated by immunohistological examination to count the apoptotic cells by TUMEL staining.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Tumor with diameter of 2 - 3 mm was observed in all mice after 7 - 9 days. The average tumor volume on D3, D5, D7 and D9 after gene transfection was 4.67 +/- 1.1, 22.25 +/- 13.06, 84.17 +/- 43.5 and 155.08 +/- 81.1 mm(3) in the gene therapy group but 136.17 +/- 30.61, 390.17 +/- 220.47, 1 021.67 +/- 537.4 and 2 920.2 +/- 220.01 mm(3) in the control group, the difference of which was statistically significant. The average MVD in the gene therapy and control groups were 8 +/- 2.28 and 28.17 +/- 5.31 while the average apoptotic cell number in the two groups were 23.33 +/- 3.83 and 2.33 +/- 1.21, both of which were statistically significant.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The direct injection of packaged cells carrying hEN gene is able to inhibit the growth of micro-blood vessels and promote tumor cell apoptosis, which ultimately inhibits the growth of B16 melanoma.</p>
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Animals , Humans , Mice , Angiogenesis Inhibitors , Therapeutic Uses , Apoptosis , Collagen , Genetics , Therapeutic Uses , Disease Models, Animal , Endostatins , Gene Transfer Techniques , Genetic Therapy , Genetic Vectors , Genetics , Melanoma, Experimental , Pathology , Therapeutics , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Neoplasm Transplantation , Peptide Fragments , Genetics , Therapeutic Uses , Transfection , Tumor Cells, CulturedABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the anti-tumor effect of interferon-?(IFN-?) gene therapy on colon cancer. Methods BALB/c mice were inoculated subcutaneously with CT26 (murine colon carcinoma cell line) cells to prepare an in vivo tumor model. Eight days after tumor inoculation,the tumor-bearing mice were divided into 3 groups and injected intra-tumorally with one of the following preparations: pcDNA3-IFN-?/Lipofectamine,pcDNA3 /Lipofectamine,and PBS respectively. The expression of IFN-?,the immunity function of mice,the histological changes of the tumor,the tumor volume in tumor-bearing mice were tested after gene therapy. ResultsThe level of IFN-? in the serum and the CTL activity increased significantly( P
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3,= 4, the sensitivity and specificity in predicting response before iron administration were 77.4, 47.5; 71.7, 75.4; 52.8, 90.2; 18.9, 96.7 respectively. Both sensitivity and specificity were higher in two parameters combined, so that the two parameters combined to screen iron deficiency would be better. Because both sensitivity and specificity were higher in Hb and FEP/Hb, so we prefer Hb and FEP measurement for screening iron deficiency.
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The therapeutic trial of iron on 114 preschool children was studied. Before and after the trial, the iron status of the children was determined by measuring hemoglobin, free erythrocyte protoporphyrin, the ratio of free erythrocyte protoporphyrin/hemoglobin, serum iron, transferrin, transferria saturation, and serum ferritin. All of the children were given a two-month course of ferrous sulfate (4mg iron/kg/ day orally). The iron status of 4 years age group was superior to the 1-4 years group before the therapeutic trial. But after the trial, the iron status of these two groups was very significantly improved, all of the parameters of each group reached at the same levels. Those children with mean value of hemoglobin 3?g/g had good response. Of the 114 children 70 were iron deficient (61.4%), 83 had an increase in venous hemoglobin greater than 0.5g/dl after the trial (72.8%). Since the therapeutic trial is more economical and simpler so we favor to give the trial among the preschool children whose hemoglobin is below 12g/dl and/ or free erythrocyte protophyrin/hemoglobin ratio greater than 3?g/g, in order to avoid missing the iron-responsive individuals.
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0.05).There was no significant variations of the parameters of newborns according to different levels of maternal serum ferritin. It has been shown that the iron status of mother does not affect the iron status of the infant. Fetus can draw enough iron to satisfy its need for growth and development, and this may cause iron deficiency in the mother. So, prophylaxis of iron deficiency during pregnancy is indicated.