Therapeutic observation on herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion for dysmenorrhea due to deficiency cold / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion for dysmenorrhea due to deficiency cold. Methods: A total of 70 patients with dysmenorrhea who met the inclusion criteria were randomized into a mild moxibustion group and a herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion group by the random number table, with 35 cases in each group. Shenque (CV 8), Zhongji (CV 3) and bilateral Zigong (EX-CA 1) were selected for both groups. The treatment continued for 3 menstrual cycles. The visual analog scale (VAS) and COX menstrual symptom scale (CMSS) were scored in both groups before treatment, after treatment and at the end of the 3rd menstrual cycle after treatment. The clinical efficacy was evaluated at the end of the 3rd menstrual cycle after treatment. Results: After treatment, the clinical efficacy of the herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion group had the tendency to be superior to that of the mild moxibustion group, while there was no statistically significant difference in the overall efficacy between the two groups (P>0.05). The VAS and CMSS scores after treatment and at the follow-up were significantly lower than those before treatment in both groups (all P<0.05). At the follow-up, the VAS scores in both groups had no significant intra-group differences from those after treatment (both P>0.05). The CMSS scores in both groups were significantly lower than those after treatment (both P<0.05). The VAS scores at the follow-up of both groups had no statistical differences from those after treatment (both P>0.05). After treatment, the CMSS score in the herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion group was significantly lower than that in the mild moxibustion group (P<0.05). At the follow-up, there were no statistical differences in the CMSS score between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion: The herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion has the same therapeutic efficacy for dysmenorrhea as the mild moxibustion; the two moxibustion methods can significantly improve the concomitant symptoms of dysmenorrhea, and the herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion is little better.

Observation on lower-reinforcing and upper-reducing acupuncture method for hyperplasia of mammary gland and its influence on estradiol and progesterone / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of lower-reinforcing and upper-reducing acupuncture method for hyperplasia of mammary gland (HMG) and its influence on estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P).Methods:A randomized,single-blinded and controlled trial was conducted.A total of 124 cases conforming to the inclusion criteria were randomized by random number table into a treatment group and a control group,with 62 cases in each group.Patients in both groups received acupuncture therapy at the same acupoints,while patients in the treatment group received lower-reinforcing and upper-reducing method,and patients in the control group received even reinforcing-reducing manipulation.The treatment started around 10 d before menstruation and was conducted every other day.Patients received 5 treatments in each menstruation cycle for consecutive 3 cycles.The levels of E2,P and E2/P and clinical efficacy were measured before and after treatment.Results:After treatment,the breast lump size,pain intensity and concomitant symptoms score in both groups were substantially lower than those before treatment,showing statistical significances (all P＜0.01),and the improvement in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group,and the between-group comparisons showed statistical significances (all P＜0.01).After treatment,the overall effective rate was 91.9％ in the treatment group,higher than 72.6％ in the control group,and the between-group comparison showed a statistical significance (P＜0.01).After treatment,levels of E2,P and E2/P value showed no statistical significance when compared with those before treatment in the two groups (all P＞0.05).Conclusion:Lower-reinforcing and upper-reducing acupuncture method can effectively alleviate clinical symptoms and signs in HMG patients,and produce a better effect than even reinforcing-reducing manipulation.The majority of HMG patients' E2,P level and E2/P value were not beyond the normal ranges;therefore,acupuncture showed no substantial influence on E2 and P levels and E2/P value.

Expression of SFRP5 mRNA in Rat Skeletal Muscle after Contusion / 法医学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the relationship between the expression of secreted frizzled-related protein 5 (SFRP5) mRNA and the time interval after skeletal muscle injury in rats by real-time PCR.@*METHODS@#A total of ninety SD rats were randomly divided into the contusion groups at different times including 4h, 8h, 12h, 16h, 20h, 24h, 28h, 32h, 36h, 40h, 44h, 48h after contusion, incision groups at different times including 4h and 8h after incision and the control group. The samples were taken from the contused zone at different time points. The total RNA was isolated from the samples and reversely transcribed to analyze the expression levels of SFRP5 mRNA.@*RESULTS@#Compared to the control group, the expression of SFRP5 mRNA in contusion groups were down-regulated within 48 h after contusion and reached the lowest level at 20 h, and the expression of SFRP5 mRNA gradually increased from 20 h to 48 h after contusion. The expression of SFRP5 mRNA in the incised groups were significantly lower than that of the contusion groups at 4 h after injury. At the time of 8 h, the expression levels between the contusion and incision groups showed no statistically significant difference.@*CONCLUSION@#It is suggested that SFRP5 mRNA analysis may show regular expression and can be a marker for estimation of skeletal muscle injury age.

Design, synthesis and 5-HT/NE dual reuptake inhibitory activity of aromatic heterocyclic arylamidine derivatives / 药学学报

Based on the pharmacophore information and the analysis of structure-activity relationship of SSRIs and SNRIs, a series of substituted aromatic heterocyclic arylamidine derivatives were designed and synthesized in order to search for lead compounds with dual activity. All of them were new compounds, and their structures were confirmed by 1H NMR and HRMS. Preliminary in vitro pharmacological tests showed that all target compounds exhibited 5-HT reuptake inhibitory activity and some compounds exhibited NE reuptake inhibitory activity. These aromatic heterocyclic arylamidine designed can be further optimized for finding more potent 5-HT/NE dual reuptake inhibitors and antidepressant candidates as well.

Effect and mechanism of Coeloglossum viride var. bracteatum extract on scopolamine-induced deficits of learning and memory behavior of rodents / 药学学报

The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect and mechanism of Coeloglossum viride var. bracteatum extract (CE) on scopolamine-induced learning and memory deficits. Learning and memory deficits of mice were evaluated by step-down passive avoidance test. Long-term potentiation of rats was detected in the dentate gyrus of hippocampus. Brain acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) activities were also determined. The results showed that scopolamine impaired learning and memory performance and LTP induction in hippocampus. Oral administration of CE (5, 10, and 20 mg x kg(-1)) significantly alleviated scopolamine-induced memory deficits measured by step-down test (P < 0.05). CE (5 mg x kg(-1), ip) significantly reversed the inhibitory effect of scopolamine on LTP in rats. In addition, CE was found to increase the activity of ChAT in rat brain. These results suggested that CE could alleviate scopolamine-induced learning and memory deficits, which might be due to the LTP-improvement and ChAT activity enhancement.

Synthesis and 5-HT reuptake inhibition activity of biarylbenzamidine derivatives / 药学学报

A series of biarylbenzamidine analogs were synthesized and tested for their biological activities of inhibiting the reuptake of 5-HT. All of them were new compounds, and their structures were confirmed by 1H NMR and HRMS. Preliminary in vitro pharmacological tests showed that all target compounds exhibited 5-HT reuptake inhibition activity. Among the tested compounds, 5i, 4a and 5m exhibited potent inhibitory activity against 5-HT reuptake in vitro. It is a chance to find a better precursor of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) for further optimization of compounds.

The correlation between the DNA content in human thyroid follicular epithelial cells and the postmortem interval / 法医学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To study the relationship between the DNA content in follicular epithelial cells of the human thyroid and postmortem interval (PMI).@*METHODS@#Changes of the DNA content in thyroid follicular epithelial cells at different PMI were determined by Methyl Green-Pyronin (MGP) stain combined with an image analysis technique.@*RESULTS@#The average DNA content in the thyroid follicular epithelial continued to decrease with increased PMI. The coefficient of determination for DNA content with average gray, aimed area, aimed area ratio and positive index in follicular epithelial cells were 0.960, 0.987, 0.988 and 0.990, respectively.@*CONCLUSION@#There is an apparent correlation between the average DNA content of follicular epithelial cells and the PMI. MGP stain combined with an image analysis technique seems to be a useful means to study the degradation of DNA in thyroid follicular epithelial cells.

Effects of postural changes on geometry of nasal and nasopharyngeal airway and nasal resistance in healthy children / 中华耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the normal ranges of the following parameters: nasal airway resistance (NAR), nasal cavity volume (NCV), nasopharyngeal volume (NPV) and nasal minimal cross sectional area (NMCA), and the effect of postural changes on nasal cavity geometry and nasal airway resistance.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Seventy three healthy children had acoustic rhinometry (AR) test in different body positions.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In each group, the NAR of the healthy children in the lateral, and supine positions were significantly greater than that in the sitting position, and there were no significant differences among the NAR in lateral, and supine positions; the total NCV, NPV, NMCA of the healthy children in the lateral and supine positions were significantly smaller than that in the sitting position (P < 0.05). The NAR of the 3-6 year-old group was significantly greater than that of the 7-10 and 11-14 year-old groups, significant differences were also found between the last two groups; NAR in 7-10 year-old group were greater than that in the 11-14 year-old group (all P < 0.05). The total NCV,the total NPV and the total NMCA of the 3-6 year-old group were significantly smaller than that of the 7-10 and 11-14 year-old groups, significant differences were also found between the last two groups (all P < 0.05). All three parameters' numerical value in 7-10 year-old group were smaller than that in the 11-14 year-old group.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Postural changes may alter the NAR and the nasal cavity geometry in normal children.</p>

Changes of chymase, angiotensin converting enzyme and angiotensin II type 1 receptor expressions in the hamster heart during the development of heart failure / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Little is known about the role of dual angiotensin II forming pathways during heart failure. In the present study, the changes of chymase and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) expressions in the failing hearts of hamsters were analysed.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Heart failure was induced by ligation of left anterior descending branch of the coronary artery. Chymase, ACE and angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) mRNA levels were analysed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The activities of chymase and ACE were determined by radioimmunoassay (RIA). Myocardial collagen fibre analysis was performed under optical microscope.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Left ventricular systolic pressure (LVSP) and maximum left ventricular developed pressure increase rate (dp/dtmax, mmHg/s) gradually moved lower at 2, 3, 4 and 8 weeks after operation. On the other hand, left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) increased gradually after operation. Compared with the control group (3.55 +/- 0.06, 4.79 +/- 0.70), the heart weight/body weight ratio in operation group had increased significantly at 4 weeks and 8 weeks (4.28 +/- 0.43, 6.17 +/- 0.73) (P < 0.01). Collagen staining showed that the quantity of myocardial collagen fibre increased significantly in the operation group. RT-PCR showed that the chymase mRNA level in the operation group was consistently greater than that in the control group. AT1R mRNA level was also increased significantly at 3 weeks and 4 weeks, both being 1.3 times that of the control group (P < 0.01), whereas ACE mRNA level was not changed. Higher activity of chymase was detected in operation group, being 4, 8, 13 and 19 times that of the control group at 2, 3, 4 and 8 weeks (P < 0.01), respectively. ACE activity was also significantly higher at the same time, being 7, 10, 10 and 3.5 times that of the control (P < 0.01). Angiotensin II (Ang II) level in operation group increased significantly, being 2.5, 2.7, 3.5 and 2 times that of the control group at 2, 3, 4 and 8 weeks, respectively (P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>A dual Ang II forming pathway from both ACE and chymase in the hamster hearts plays an important role during the development of heart failure. At the decompensatory stage, the reduction of AngII level may be associated with the decrease of ACE activity.</p>

Effects of oxyphenamone on myocardial ischemia in cats and rats / 药学学报

<p><b>AIM</b>To study the therapeutic effects of oxyphenamone, a novel inodilator, on myocardial ischemia.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The cardiac hemodynamic variables in cats with acute myocardial infarction induced by occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) were recorded with a physiological polygraph and electromagnetic flowmeter. A model of myocardial necrosis induced by subcutaneous injection of isoproterenol was used for evaluating the effects of drugs on myocardial enzymes and morphological change.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Intravenous injection of oxyphenamone (2 - 8 mg x kg(-1)) dose-dependently decreased heart rate, mean arterial pressure, vascular resistance and the parameters of myocardial oxygen consumption (tension time index, TTI) in cats with myocardial infarction. It increased myocardial contractile force and cardiac output transiently but showed no influence on the left ventricular pressure and cardiac work. The changes of myocardial morphology, creatine phosphate kinase (CPK), malodialdehyde (MDA) and serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT) induced by isoproterenol in rats were diminished by intraperitoneal injection of oxyphenamone (4 - 8 mg x kg(-1)).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>By the examination of the cardiac hemodynamics, myocardial enzymes and morphology, it showed that the myocardial damage induced by ischemia or beta-agonist can be antagonized markedly by oxyphenamone, indicating that oxyphenamone may be beneficial for the treatment of myocardial infarction.</p>