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Objective:To discuss the influence of Tongfengning Capsule(TFN)in the rats with acute gouty arthritis,and to clarify the curative effect and mechanism of TFN in the acute gouty arthritis rats.Methods:The rat model of acute gouty arthritis was induced by injection of microcrystal sodium urate solution into articular cavity of the ankle joint.A total of 48 mice were divided into blank control group,model group,low(100 mg·kg-1),middle(200 mg·kg-1)and high(550 mg·kg-1)doses of TFN groups,colchicine(0.63 mg·kg-1)positive drug control group;8 rats in each group.The degrees of joint swelling of the rats were monitored at different time after modeling.The number of white blood cells(WBC),lymphocytes and neutrophils in the whole blood of the rats in various groups were detected,and the nitric oxide(NO)levels in the serum and homogenate as well as serum uricacid(UA)were detected.The levels of IL-1βand TNF-αin the soft tissue and synovial fluid around the ankle joint of the rats in various groups were measured.Results:Compared with model group,the swelling degrees of ankle joint of the rats in positive drug control group and high dose of TFN group were significantly decreased in 0-8 h(P<0.05 or P<0.01),especially in 4 h(P<0.01);but there were no significant differences in low and medium doses of TFN groups(P> 0.05).Compared with model group,the levels of WBC, lymphocytes and neutrophils in the blood of the rats in positive drug control group and TFN groups were decreased, especially in high dose of TFN group(P<0.05).The UA levels in serum of the rats in positive drug control group and high dose of TFN group were significantly lower than that in model group(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the levels of serum NO was increased(P<0.05);but there were no significant differences in low and medium doses of TFN groups(P<0.05).The levels of NO,IL-1βand TNF-αin soft tissue and synovial fluid of the rats in positive drug control group and high dose of TFN group were significantly lower than those in model group(P<0.05 or P< 0.01);but there were no significant differences in low and medium doses of TFN groups(P<0.05). Conclusion:TFN has a remarkable effect in the treatment of gouty arthritis,and this effect may be associated with inhibiting the inflammatory reactions.
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Objective:To discuss the influence of Tongfengning Capsule (TFN) in the levels of uricacid (UC),creatinine (Cr) and urea nitrogen (BUN) in mouse serum and the activities of the xanthine oxidase (XOD),adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity in the liver homogenate of the mice with hyperuricemia,and to observe the improvement effect of TFN on the pathological changes of liver tissue and to clarify its mechanisms.Methods:The models of mouse hyperuricemia were induced by yeast extract with potassium oxonate.Seventy mice were divided into blank control group,model group,low (200 mg · kg 1),medium (400 mg · kg-1) and high (800 mg · kg-1) doses of TFN groups,allopurinol positive drug control group (50 mg · kg-1),Tongfengshu (TFS,600 mg · kg-1) positive drug control group (n=10).The levels of UC,Cr,BUN in serum and the activities of XOD,ADA in homoggenate were detected and the histopathological changes of the kidney tissue of the mice were measured with HE staining.Results:Compared with blank control group,the levels of serum UC,Cr and BUN ofthe mice in model group were significantlyincreased (P＜0.01),and the activities of XOD and ADA in liver tissue were also increased (P＜0.01).Compared with model group,the levels of serum UC,Cr and BUN of the mice in positive drug control groups and different doses of TFN groups were decreased (P＜0.01),and the activities of XOD and ADA in liver tissue were also decreased (P＜0.05),especially in high dose of TFN group.Compared with model group,the pathologic changes such as renal glomerulus atrophy,renal interstitial fibrosis and expansion of renal tubule of the mice in positive drug control groups and high dose of TFN group were improved to a certain extent.Conclusion:TFN has improvement effcet on the hyperuricemia in the mice and its mechanism is related to the inhibition of uricogenesis and the promotion of UC excretion.
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Objective:To discuss the influence of Tongfengning Capsule (TFN) in the levels of uricacid (UC),creatinine (Cr) and urea nitrogen (BUN) in mouse serum and the activities of the xanthine oxidase (XOD),adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity in the liver homogenate of the mice with hyperuricemia,and to observe the improvement effect of TFN on the pathological changes of liver tissue and to clarify its mechanisms.Methods:The models of mouse hyperuricemia were induced by yeast extract with potassium oxonate.Seventy mice were divided into blank control group,model group,low (200 mg · kg 1),medium (400 mg · kg-1) and high (800 mg · kg-1) doses of TFN groups,allopurinol positive drug control group (50 mg · kg-1),Tongfengshu (TFS,600 mg · kg-1) positive drug control group (n=10).The levels of UC,Cr,BUN in serum and the activities of XOD,ADA in homoggenate were detected and the histopathological changes of the kidney tissue of the mice were measured with HE staining.Results:Compared with blank control group,the levels of serum UC,Cr and BUN ofthe mice in model group were significantlyincreased (P＜0.01),and the activities of XOD and ADA in liver tissue were also increased (P＜0.01).Compared with model group,the levels of serum UC,Cr and BUN of the mice in positive drug control groups and different doses of TFN groups were decreased (P＜0.01),and the activities of XOD and ADA in liver tissue were also decreased (P＜0.05),especially in high dose of TFN group.Compared with model group,the pathologic changes such as renal glomerulus atrophy,renal interstitial fibrosis and expansion of renal tubule of the mice in positive drug control groups and high dose of TFN group were improved to a certain extent.Conclusion:TFN has improvement effcet on the hyperuricemia in the mice and its mechanism is related to the inhibition of uricogenesis and the promotion of UC excretion.
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Objective:To determine the changes of the main components after compatibility of compound Mailuqishen(MLQS), and to explore its anti-tumor effect in the H22 tumor-bearing mice.Methods:The contents of ginsenoside and amino acid in MLQS were detected by HPLC, and the content of polysaccharide was detected by phenol-sulfuric acid.A total of 144 female Kunming mice were randomly divided into normal control group, model group, positive control group, low dose of MLQS group, medium dose of MLQS group, high dose of MLQS group, ginseng geng group, ginseng group and antler plate group (n=16).Except normal control group, the mice in the other eight groups were used to establish the H22 tumor-bearing mouse models, then the mice were treated with drugs at next day.The tumor weights, inhibitory rates of tumor, spleen and thymus indexes of the H22 tumor-bearing mice were detected 10 d after administration.The morphological changes of tumor and spleen tissue were examined by HE staining, and the apoptotic rates of H22 tumor cells were tested by flow cytometry.Results:As calculation with the ginseng and antler plate single herb, the contents of ginsenosides, polysaccharides and amino acids in MLQS were significantly higher than those of single herbs (P<0.05).Compared with model group, the inhibitory rates of tumor in various administration groups were significantly increased(P<0.01);the spleen indexes and thymus indexes of the mice in different doses of MLQS groups were significantly increased(P<0.01);the apoptotic rates of tumor cells were markedly increased(P<0.05).Compared with model group, the tumor tissue of the mice in various administration groups was destroyed, the cells were sparse and irregular, and the tumor presented necrotic lesions;the morphology of spleen tissue was normal with discernible fringe, and the lymphocytes arranged densely.Conclusion:The contents of ginsenosides, polysaccharides, and amino acids in compound MLQS are significantly increased compared with those of single herbs, and its anti-tumor effect is stronger than the single herbs.
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A target molecule affinity-ultrafiltration liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometric (LC-ESI-MSn) method was established for rapid screening acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors from total alkaloids of fibraurea recisa Pierre.A total of 12 potential inhibitors were screened from Fibraurea recisa Pierre.and 6 compounds were identified including palmatine,berberine,jatrorrhizine,palmatrubine,7,8-dihydro-8-hydroxyberberine and groenlandicine.The AChE inhibitory activity of these 6 compounds was validated in vitro.Palmatine showed the strongest inhibitory activity for AChE,which was stronger than that of donepezil hydrochloride,demonstrating the potential of palmatine as anti-Alzheimer's drug.This method is simple,rapid,and accurate for directly screening active ingredients which can inhibit AChE from complex extract of traditional Chinese medicines.
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AIM: To investigate the apoptosis and molecular mechanism of human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells induced by ginsenoside Rh4.METHODS: Human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells were treated with ginsenoside Rh4 at doses of 10, 20 and 40 μmol/L, and the inhibitory effect of ginsenoside Rh4 on HepG2 cell viability was measured by MTT assay.The apoptotic rate of HepG2 cells was analyzed by flow cytometry.The morphological changes of the HepG2 cells were observed by Hoechst 33258 and TUNEL staining.The expression of apoptosis-related proteins Bax, Bcl-2, caspase-3 and caspase-9 was determined by Western blot.RESULTS: Ginsenoside Rh4 promoted apoptosis of HepG2 cells in a dose-dependent manner.TUNEL and Hoechst 33258 staining showed that the cells appeared obvious shrinking, swelling and rupture after treated with ginsenoside Rh4 for 24 h.The results of Western blot showed that with the increasing concentrations of ginsenoside Rh4, the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins Bax, cleaved caspase-3 and caspase-9 increased, while anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 decreased gradually.CONCLUSION: Ginsenoside Rh4 induces apoptosis of human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells, and the main mechanism may be related to down-regulation of Bcl-2 and up-regulation of Bax, cleaved caspase-3, and caspase-9.
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objective:To investigate the relationship between magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) metabolism and Ki-67 expres-sion in high-(HGG) and low-grade gliomas (LGG) by analyzing Ki-67 expression and HGG and LGG metabolites. Methods:We consid-ered 56 pathologically confirmed glioma cases in our hospital. The Ki-67 expression and the MRS metabolism parameters in the tu-mors were analyzed simultaneously. Results:The tumor solid value of Cho was positively correlated with the Ki-67 expression level (rs=0.714, P<0.05). By contrast, the Ki-67 expression level was negatively correlated with the tumor solid value of NAA (rs=?0.708, P<0.05) in 35 cases of the LGG group. The tumor solid value of Cho was also positively correlated with the Ki-67 expression level (rs=0.624, P<0.05). By comparison, the Ki-67 expression level was negatively correlated with the tumor solid value of NAA in the HGG group (rs=?0.769, P<0.05). Conclusion:The MRS metabolism was correlated with the Ki-67 expression in high-and low-grade gliomas.
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Objective:To investigate the correlation of the relative cerebral blood flow (rCBF) of three dimensional arterial spin labeling (3D ASL) with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and microvessel density (MVD) in glioma. Methods:Fifty-three glio-ma patients confirmed by pathology were subjected to conventional, enhanced MR and 3D ASL imaging before operation to deter-mine VEGF expression and MVD levels in each patient. The correlations of rCBF with VEGF expression and MVD in glioma were evaluat-ed, respectively. Results:rCBF was noted to be positively correlated to VEGF expression and MVD in glioma. The rs were 0.728 (VEGF) and 0.620 (MVD), respectively (P<0.05). Conclusion:The positive correlation of rCBF with VEGF expression and MVD in glioma implied that 3D ASL is beneficial for evaluating microvessel angiogenesis in glioma prior to surgery. This finding is significant for developing clin-ical treatment plans and for assessing patient prognoses.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the chemical constituents in the dried roots of Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>The chemical constituents were isolated by various column chromatographic methods and structurally elucidated by IR, UV, MS and NMR evidences.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Two compounds were obtained and identified as nodakenetin (1) and 8-[4-(beta-D-glucopyrano-sy-loxy)-3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl]oxy-5-methoxy-6,7-furanocoumarin (2), respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Compound 2 is a new compound and named sapodivarin.</p>
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Apiaceae , Chemistry , Coumarins , Plant Extracts , Plant Roots , ChemistryABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the chemical constituents in the dried roots of Saposhnikovia divaricata.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>The chemical constituents were isolated by various column chromatographic methods and structurally elucidated by IR, UV, MS and NMR evidences.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Eighteen compounds were obtained and identified as 3'-O-angeloylhamaudol (1), isobergapten (2), imperatorin (3), pentacosane acid (4), anomalin (5), decursin (6), 5-methoxy-7-(3,3-dimethylallyl- oxy)coumarin (7), decursinol angelate (8), xanthotoxin (9), bergapten (10), tectochrysin (11), scopoletin (12), hamaudol (13), ledebouriellol (14), cimifugin (15), sec-O-glucosylhamaudol (16), 4'-O-beta-D-glucosyl-5-O-methylvisamminol (17), and prim-O-glucosylcimifugin (18).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Compounds 2, 6-8, and 11 were isolated from the roots of S. divaricata for the first time. Compounds 1 and 13-18 were chromones, 2, 3, 5-10 and 12 were coumarins, 4 was fatty acid, and 11 was flavonoid.</p>
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Apiaceae , Chemistry , Plant Extracts , Plant Roots , ChemistryABSTRACT
Both ginseng and American ginseng can not be replanted on the same soil consecutively. The article reviews the development and progress of studies on the replant failure of ginseng and American ginseng with a special focus on allelopathy in recent years. The allelopathy effect in ginseng and American ginseng is reviewed from following aspects: collecting and extracting allelochemicals, effects of such allelochemicals on seeds germination, seedlings growth, antioxidant enzyme activities in ginseng roots, growth of ginseng pathogens and ginseng callus, and more. It is presumed that inhibitory allelopathy is one of the many possible factors contributing to the replant failure of ginseng and American ginseng. Based on that, the paper points out problems in current researches on the allelopathic effect of ginseng and American ginseng: the allelochemicals are consist of a mixture, which one plays the specific role is not clear; concentrating on a single allelochemical while ignoring the interaction among allelochemicals. It is suggested that further study for this area should be focused on the interactions among allelochemicals and interactions between allelochemicals and environmental impact factors. Another area of needed research is that of the migration and transformation of allelochemicals in soil and microbial involvement in allelopathy on the growth of ginseng and American ginseng.
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Animals , Humans , Americas , Drug Therapy , Ecosystem , Panax , Chemistry , Microbiology , Plant Diseases , Microbiology , Plant Extracts , Therapeutic UsesABSTRACT
One strain F05 which had better antagonism for American ginseng rust rot was obtained from continuous cropping ground, and its fermentation had been preliminarily studied, more over the research can further determine the optimum composition. The single factor and uniform design were used to optimize the formulation medium. The identified formulation was powder of cornstalks 3.7206%, (NH4)2HPO4 0.5312%, MgSO4 0.0355%, K2HPO4 0.0400%. The bacteria number was 1.57 x 10(9) per milliliter culture solution.
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Actinobacteria , Chemistry , Metabolism , Culture Media , Chemistry , Metabolism , Fermentation , Panax , Microbiology , Plant Diseases , MicrobiologyABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To preliminarily study the effect of fertilizer methods on the yield and quality of Fritillaria ussuriensis.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Through the investigation of the available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium in soil fertility of F. ussuriensis planting field as well as the measurement of total nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium contents in bulbus of F. ussuriensis, the balanced fertilization plan for cultivation of F. ussuriensis was made.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>The optimal fertilizing amount was 13.0 kg x m(-2) pig dung, or 5.5 kg x m(-2) deer dung and 6.5 kg x m(-2) pig dung, or 11.0 kg x m(-2) deer dung.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Effective fertilizing may increase significantly the yield and quality of F. ussuriensis.</p>