Sleep-improving mechanism of Chaiqin Ningshen Granules in insomnia rats: based on hippocampal metabonomics / 中国中药杂志

With the ultra high performance liquid chromatography-quadruple-electrostatic field orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry(UHPLC-Q Exactive Orbitrap-MS)-based metabonomics technology, this study aims to analyze the effect of Chaiqin Ningshen Granules(CNG) on endogenous metabolites in insomnia rats of liver depression syndrome and explore the sleep-improving mechanism of this prescription. Parachlorophenylalanine(PCPA, ip) and chronic stimulation were combined to induce insomnia of liver depression pattern in rats, and the effect of CNG on the macroscopic signs, hemorheology, and neurotransmitters in the hippocampus of insomnia rats of liver depression syndrome was observed. After the administration, rat hippocampus was collected for liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS) analysis of the metabolomics. Principal component analysis(PCA), partial least squares discriminant analysis(PLS-DA), and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA) were employed for analyzing the metabolites in rat hippocampus and screening potential biomarkers. MetPA was used to yield the related metabolic pathways and metabolic networks. The results show that the drugs can significantly improve the mental state, liver depression, and blood stasis of rats, significantly increase the content of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT) and gamma aminobutyric acid(GABA) in hippocampus(except low-dose CNG), and significantly reduce the content of glucose(Glu)(except low-dose CNG). Among them, estazolam and high-dose CNG had better effect than others. Metabolomics analysis yielded 27 potential biomarkers related to insomnia. MetPA analysis showed 4 metabolic pathways of estazolam in intervening insomnia and 3 metabolic pathways of high-dose CNG in intervening insomnia, involving purine metabolism, glycerophospholipid metabolism, histidine metabolism, and caffeine metabolism. CNG can alleviate insomnia by regulating endogenous differential metabolites and further related metabolic pathways. The result lays a basis for further elucidating the mechanism of CNG in improving sleep.

Clinical efficacy and safety of moxibustion as adjuvant therapy for COPD in stable phase: a Meta-analysis / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of conventional therapy combined with moxibustion in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in stable phase based on Meta-analysis medicine.@*METHODS@#The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of moxibustion as adjuvant therapy for COPD were retrieved from the databases of CNKI, Wanfang, SinoMed, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Ebsco. RevMan5.3 software was used for Meta analysis, and the quality of evidence was evaluated according to GRADE standards.@*RESULTS@#A total of 16 RCTs were included, involving 1425 patients. The results of Meta-analysis showed that: compared with the conventional treatment, ①the adjuvant therapy with moxibustion had advantages in reducing the number of acute exacerbations [@*CONCLUSION@#The efficacy of moxibustion as adjuvant therapy for COPD in stable phase is better than that of simple conventional therapy. Due to insufficient clinical evidence and the limitations of this study, clinical safety is unclear and further evidence is needed to support the results.

Research progress of the relationship between heat shock protein 27 and related intestinal diseases / 解放军医学杂志

Heat shock proteins (HSP) are highly conserved proteins that protect cells and enhance the body's resistance to stress. Heat shock protein 27 (HSP27) also known as heat shock protein beta-1 (HSPB1) is a small molecular weight HSP that in humans is encoded by the HSPB1 gene. HSP27 exerts its effect mainly in the form of phosphorylation activity, and has a variety of important biological functions, such as chaperone activity, thermotolerance, anti-oxidation and inhibition of apoptosis. HSP27 was found to be highly expressed in a variety of intestinal diseases. This article reviews the structure, function, mechanism of action of HSP27 and the relationship between HSP27 and intestinal diseases, and explores the clinical value and application prospect of HSP27 in intestinal diseases.

Targeted inhibition of Notch1 gene enhances the killing effects of paclitaxel on triple negative breast cancer cells

Objective To study the influence of targeted inhibition of Notch1 gene on the killing effects of paclitaxel on triple negative breast cancer cells. Methods The triple negative [estrogen receptor (ER)/progesterone receptor (PR)/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2)] breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 and ER/PR/HER-2-positive breast cancer cell line MCF-7 were cultured, transfected with Notch1-siRNA-overexpression plasmid and blank plasmid, and treated with different concentrations of paclitaxel, and then the cell proliferation activity and apoptosis rate as well as the mRNA expression of Caspase-3, Caspase-9 and Bcl-2 were determined. Results Paclitaxel could decrease the MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell proliferation activity as well as Bcl-2 mRNA expression, and increase MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell apoptosis rate as well as Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 mRNA expression in dose-dependent manners; with the same dose of paclitaxel treatment, the inhibitory effects on MDA-MB-231 cell proliferation activity and Bcl-2 mRNA expression as well as the promoting effects on MDA-MB-231 cell apoptosis and mRNA expression of Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 were weaker than those on MCF-7 cell; after 0.5 μM paclitaxel combined with Notch1-siRNA treatment, MDA-MB-231 cell proliferation activity and Bcl-2 mRNA expression were significantly lower than those after 0.5 μM paclitaxel combined with control plasmid treatment while cell apoptosis rate and mRNA expression of Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 were higher than those after 0.5 μM paclitaxel combined with control plasmid treatment. Conclusions Targeted inhibition of Notch1 gene may enhance the killing effects of paclitaxel on triple negative breast cancer cells by up-regulating the expression of Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 and inhibiting the expression of Bcl-2.

Targeted inhibition of Notch1 gene enhances the killing effects of paclitaxel on triple negative breast cancer cells

OBJECTIVE@#To study the influence of targeted inhibition of Notch1 gene on the killing effects of paclitaxel on triple negative breast cancer cells.@*METHODS@#The triple negative [estrogen receptor (ER)/progesterone receptor (PR)/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2)] breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 and ER/PR/HER-2-positive breast cancer cell line MCF-7 were cultured, transfected with Notch1-siRNA-overexpression plasmid and blank plasmid, and treated with different concentrations of paclitaxel, and then the cell proliferation activity and apoptosis rate as well as the mRNA expression of Caspase-3, Caspase-9 and Bcl-2 were determined.@*RESULTS@#Paclitaxel could decrease the MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell proliferation activity as well as Bcl-2 mRNA expression, and increase MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell apoptosis rate as well as Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 mRNA expression in dose-dependent manners; with the same dose of paclitaxel treatment, the inhibitory effects on MDA-MB-231 cell proliferation activity and Bcl-2 mRNA expression as well as the promoting effects on MDA-MB-231 cell apoptosis and mRNA expression of Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 were weaker than those on MCF-7 cell; after 0.5 μM paclitaxel combined with Notch1-siRNA treatment, MDA-MB-231 cell proliferation activity and Bcl-2 mRNA expression were significantly lower than those after 0.5 μM paclitaxel combined with control plasmid treatment while cell apoptosis rate and mRNA expression of Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 were higher than those after 0.5 μM paclitaxel combined with control plasmid treatment.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Targeted inhibition of Notch1 gene may enhance the killing effects of paclitaxel on triple negative breast cancer cells by up-regulating the expression of Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 and inhibiting the expression of Bcl-2.

Optimization of preparation procedures of tanshinone-ⅡA /β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex and dissolution study of tanshinone-ⅡA in vitro / 中国中药杂志

In this paper, tanshinone-ⅡA (Tan-IIA)/β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) inclusion complexes were prepared by saturated aqueous solution method. Based on the single factor experiment, Box-Benhnken design and response surface method were utilized to optimize the preparation procedures of tanshinone-ⅡA/β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes. The ratio of β-CD to Tan-ⅡA, experimental temperature and time were defined as independent variables, while the yield of the inclusion complexes, encapsulation efficiency and the generalized "normalized value" were set as the response value. In addition, the inclusion complexes were characterized by infrared spectroscopy (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The results showed that optimum preparation conditions for Tan-ⅡA/β-CD inclusion complex were as follows: Tan-ⅡA/β-CD ratio of 1:7, the temperature of 48 ℃ and the time of 3 h. Under the optimized conditions, the encapsulation efficiency of Tan-ⅡA/β-CD inclusion complex was 84.75%. The Tan-IIA and β-CD inclusion complex can significantly improve the dissolution of Tan-ⅡA.

Prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence among perimenopausal women in Wuhan / 华中科技大学学报（医学）（英德文版）

This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence (UI) among perimenopausal women in Wuhan. A cross-sectional survey was performed on 1067 women aged 40-65 years sampled in Wuhan urban area from April to October 2014. Information about demographic characteristics, menstruation, parity and UI symptoms was collected using a questionnaire. The data were evaluated by Chi-square test and multiple Logistic regression analysis. The prevalence rate of UI was 37.2%, with stress UI (32.2%) being more prevalent than urgency UI (21.6%) and mixed UI (16.6%). 31.2% women with UI stated that UI had negative impact on their life. Risk factors for UI included menstrual disorder, menopause, overweight, perineal laceration, atrophic vaginitis, constipation and pelvic organ prolapse. Appropriate investigation apropos the factors associated with UI should be performed to diminish its impact on women's life.

Effects of adhesives aging in water on load-bearing capacity of monolithic CAD/CAM lithium disilicate crowns / 医用生物力学

Objective To analyze the contact failure of monolithic lithium disilicate CAD/CAM crowns by experiment and numerical simulation, and explore the influences of adhesives aging in water on load-bearing capacity of the crowns. Methods The specimens of sectioned monolithic lithium disilicate crowns were designed and manufactured, and evenly divided into two groups and stored in the air and in the distilled water for 30 days, respectively. The specimens were then subjected to monotonic contact loads to compare and analyze their load-bearing capacity. The fractured surfaces and adhesive interfaces of the specimens were observed by scanning electronic microscope. Meanwhile, the stress distribution on the crowns was calculated by numerical simulation to analyze the adhesives aging influence on load-bearing capacity of the crowns. Results The fracture loads on crowns stored in the air and in the water were (561.51 ± 65.66) N and (398.09 ± 90.20) N, respectively, indicating a significant difference. The tensile stress increased considerably at lower surface of the ceramic crown due to the reduction of adhesive strength at the interface of ceramic crown and substrate, which could increase the propensity of contact failure. Conclusions The adhesives aging in water reduces the bonding strength, and accordingly changes the tensile stress distributions, which can lower the load bearing capacity of the lithium disilicate crowns. The research finding provides references for the design and manufacturing of all-ceramic CAD/CAM restored crowns in clinic.

In vivo evaluation on transdermal delivery properties of matrine transfersomes by skin microdialysis method / 中草药

Objective: To investigate the changes of matrine concentration in rat local skin with time after transdermal administration of matrine transfersomes, and to evaluate the transdermal delivery properties. Methods: The matrine transfersomes were applied non-occlusively onto rat skin in vivo with abdominal hair removal, and the concentration of drugs in microdialysate of skin was detected by microdialysis and reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography. Furthermore, the concentration-time curves of matrine in microdialysates of skin were compared among marine transfersomes, liposomes, and deoxysodium cholate solution. Results: After the transfersomes were given to rats, the maximum peak time (tmax) of matrine skin concentration appeared at (4.200 ± 0.447) h. The maximum skin concentration (Cmax) was (0.927 ± 0.251) μg/mL and area under the curve (AUC0-8) was (5.033 ± 1.526) μg·h·mL-1, which were much higher than those of the liposomes and the solution (containing 0.8% sodium deoxycholate, P < 0.05), while tmax shortened much more than that of them. Conclusion: In vivo skin microdialysis could be used to assess the transdermal delivery properties of matrine transfersomes. And matrine transfersomes have the good transdermal permeability and efficacy.

Analysis of external quality control results of iodine deficiency disorders network laboratory in Ningxia from 2002 to 2011 / 中国地方病学杂志

Objective To analyze the examination results of external quality assessment (EQA),at all levels of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) network laboratories in Ningxia Province and to further standardize and improve the laboratory,and to provide a reliable laboratory quality assurance for surveillance and control of IDD.Methods The examination results of EQA at all levels of IDD laboratories in Ningxia Province were statistically analyzed in accordance with the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) of IDD (2002-2011).Results Laboratory hardware equipment and technology at all levels met the testing requirements,and qualified rate of quality control increased year by year.Both of the response rate and qualification rate of urine iodine laboratories at provincial level were 100％ in the past decade.From 2005 on,the response rate of city laboratories had been 100％,and the qualification rate had been 100％ since 2007.The response rate and qualification rate of salt iodine laboratories at both the provincial level and the city level were 100％ in the past decade.The response rate of salt iodine laboratories at county level had been 100％ since 2004,and the qualification rate had been 100％ since 2009.Salt iodine and urinary iodine levels were fully qualified for the past three years at provincial,municipal and county levels.Conclusions All levels of IDD network laboratory in Ningxia Province runs good,EQA is fully qualified,and is able to provide a reliable laboratory quality assurance for surveillance and control of IDD.

Efficacy of intravenous scopolamine for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting after cesarean section / 中国医学科学院学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the efficacy of intravenous scopolamine in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after cesarean section (CS).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 260 pregnant women with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification class I-II who underwent elective CS under combined spinal-epidural anesthesia (CSEA) were randomly divided into four groups (n = 65): at the end of surgery, 0.3 mg/5 ml scopolamine (scopolamine group), 4 mg/5 ml ondansetron (ondansetron group), 0.3 mg scopolamine plus 4 mg ondansetron per 5 ml (combination group), or 0.9% normal saline 5 ml (control group) were intravenously infused, respectively. The episodes of PONV and adverse effects were observed within 24 hours after operation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The incidences of PONV within 24 hours after surgery were 87.7%, 89.2%, and 92.3%, respectively, in scopolamine group, ondansetron group, and combination group, which were all significantly higher than that in control group (73.8%) (all P < 0.05). However, the incidences of PONV showed no significant difference among these three groups (P > 0.05). No significant difference in the incidence of adverse effects was observed among the four groups (P > 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Intravenous scopolamine (0.3 mg), with a comparable efficacy as ondansetron 4 mg, can effectively decrease the incidence of PONV after CS.</p>

Comparison of hemodynamic responses to orotracheal intubation with shikani laryngoscope or macintosh direct laryngoscope / 中国医学科学院学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare the hemodynamic responses to orotracheal intubation using a Shikani Optical Stylet (SOS) laryngoscope or a Macintosh direct laryngoscope (MDLS).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Totally 41 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists ASA physical status -aged 20-60 years and scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia requiring orotracheal intubation, were randomly allocated to either the SOS group (n=21) or MDLS group (n=20). After an intravenous anesthetic induction the orotracheal intubation was performed using a SOS laryngoscope or a MDLS. Blood pressure and heart rate (HR) were recorded before and after anesthetic induction immediately after intubation, and 5 minutes after intubation. Rate pressure product RPP were calculated.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Blood pressures and RPP in both two groups significantly decreased after anesthetic induction (P<0.05) while blood pressures HR, and RPP significantly increased after orotracheal intubation (P<0.05). HR in both groups after intubation were significantly higher than the pre-induction level (P<0.05)and such an increase lasted for 3 min. HR immediately after intubation was also significantly higher in MDLS group than in SOS group (P<0.05); however, such difference was not observed in other time points (P>0.05). In the MDLS group when compared with the occurrence time required for the maximum values of systolic blood pressure (SBP)the occurrence time required for the maximum values of HR after the start of intubation and success of intubation during the observation were significantly delayed (P<0.05). Compared with the MDLS group, the occurrence time required for the maximum values of SBP after the start of intubation and the success of intubation were significantly delayed in the SOS group (P<0.05). The incidences of SBP more than 130% of baseline value and RPP more than 22 000 were not significantly differently(P>0.05). Also, the intubation time was not significantly different (P>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The hemodynamic responses to orotracheal intubation is milder in SOS laryngoscope than in MDLS.</p>

Evaluation of targeting property for Kuikang colon targeted pellets / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate colon targeting characteristic of Kuikang colon targeted pellets (KCP) with determination of residual baicalin and baicalein concentration in gastrointestinal tract (GIT).</p><p><b>METHOD</b>The baicalin and baicalein were assayed by HPLC. The recovery differences of the drug between KCP and conventional pellets from GIT were investigated, three and six hours after administration.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>The baicalin recovery of KCP (70%) from rat GIT was higher than that of CP (about 20%). Most of KCP were intact at 3 h after oral administration, and distributed in lower ileum. It indicated that release site of KCP was in lower ileum and colon. Six hours later, a small amount of baicalin was recovered in intestime, which showed that the release of baicalin from KCP was complete.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The determination of residual baicalin in rat GIT was feasibility for evaluating KCP. The result confirmed KCP of colon targeting property.</p>

Research progress on oral prolonged-release preparation of traditional Chinese medicine / 中国中药杂志

This paper reviews the lastest progress on oral prolonged-release preparation of traditional Chinese medicine. Four materials, include component, effective parts, single drug, and compound drugs of traditiong Chinese medicine, have been used to produce oral prolonged-release preparation. The main contents are study of preparation and evaluation of in vitro release. There are also some research works on integrative evaluation, pharmacokinetics and pharmacological activity of the prolonged-release preparation. It believes that the study on oral prolonged-release preparation of traditional Chinese medicine will have good prospect.

Research and Teaching Reform of "Microbial Engineering" Course / 微生物学通报

According to teaching practice of "microbial engineering", teaching reforms, such as conformity and optimization of the curriculum system, improvement of teaching methods and the construction of multilevels experimental teaching system, are investigated in this paper, in order to improve the teaching quality and enhance the overall quality and the abilities of operation and innovation of students.