Clinical and genetic spectrum of SCN2A gene associated epilepsy and episodic ataxia / 中华儿科杂志

Objective: To explore the clinical manifestations and genetic characteristics of patients with epilepsy and episodic ataxia caused by SCN2A gene variation. Methods: The clinical data of seizure manifestation, imaging examination and genetic results of 5 patients with epilepsy and (or) episodic ataxia because of SCN2A gene variation admitted to the Department of Pediatrics, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from July 2017 to January 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. Results: Among 5 patients, 4 were female and 1 was male. The onset age of epilepsy ranged from 4 days to 8 months. There were 2 cases of benign neonatal or infantile epilepsy and 3 cases of epileptic encephalopathy, in whom 1 case had development retardation,1 case transformed from West syndrome to infantile spasm and another one transformed from infantile spasm to Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. One case of benign neonatal-infantile epilepsy was characterized by neonatal onset seizures and episodic ataxia developed at the age of 78 months. Electroencephalograms at first visit of 5 cases showed that 2 cases were normal, 1 case had focal epileptic discharge, and 2 cases had multi-focal abnormal discharge with peak arrhythmia. The brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of 3 cases were nomal, 1 case was abnormal (brain atrophy with decreased white matter) and the results of 1 case was unknown. The follow-up time ranged from 17 months to 89 months. Four cases of epilepsy were controlled and 1 case died at 2 years of age. Two cases had normal intelligence and motor development, 2 had moderate to severe intelligence retardation and motor critical state, and 1 had moderate to severe intelligence and motor development retardation. SCN2A gene variations were identified in all cases. There were 4 missense variations and 1 frameshift variation. Three variations had not been reported so far, including c.4906A>G,c.3643G>T,c.638delT. Conclusions: Variations in SCN2A gene can cause benign neonatal or infantile epilepsy and epileptic encephalopathy. Some children develop episodic ataxia with growing age. The variation of SCN2A gene is mainly missense variation.

Molecular cloning and characterization of three phenylalanine ammonia-lyase genes from Schisandra chinensis / 中国天然药物

Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL), which catalyzes the conversion from L-phenylalanine to trans-cinnamic acid, is a well-known key enzyme and a connecting step between primary and secondary metabolisms in the phenylpropanoid biosynthetic pathway of plants and microbes. Schisandra chinensis, a woody vine plant belonging to the family of Magnoliaceae, is a rich source of dibenzocyclooctadiene lignans exhibiting potent activity. However, the functional role of PAL in the biosynthesis of lignan is relatively limited, compared with those in lignin and flavonoids biosynthesis. Therefore, it is essential to clone and characterize the PAL genes from this valuable medicinal plant. In this study, molecular cloning and characterization of three PAL genes (ScPAL1-3) from S. chinensis was carried out. ScPALs were cloned using RACE PCR. The sequence analysis of the three ScPALs was carried out to give basic characteristics followed by docking analysis. In order to determine their catalytic activity, recombinant protein was obtained by heterologous expression in pCold-TF vector in Escherichia coli (BL21-DE3), followed by Ni-affinity purification. The catalytic product of the purified recombinant proteins was verified using RP-HPLC through comparing with standard compounds. The optimal temperature, pH value and effects of different metal ions were determined. Vmax, Kcat and Km values were determined under the optimal conditions. The expression of three ScPALs in different tissues was also determined. Our work provided essential information for the function of ScPALs.

A new norsesquiterpenoid from Schisandra chinensis / 中国中药杂志

This study investigated the chemical components from the leaves and stems of Schisandra chinensis. Three norsesquiterpenoids were isolated from S. chinensis by various column chromatographies(silica gel, Sephadex LH-20, and MCI), reversed-phase medium-pressure preparative, and semi-preparative high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC). Their structures were identified based on physicochemical properties, mass spectrometry(MS), nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR), ultraviolet(UV), and electro-nic circular dichroism(ECD) as(3R,4R,5R,6S,7E)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-7-megastigmen-9-one(1),(3S,5R,6R,7E)-3,5,6-trihydroxy-7-megastigmen-9-one(2), and(3S,4R,9R)-3,4,9-trihydroxymegastigman-5-ene(3). Compound 1 was a new compound, and its absolute configuration was determined by ECD. Compounds 2 and 3 were isolated from the Schisandra plant for the first time.

Long-term outcomes of postcardiotomy patients undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and related risk factors / 中华胸心血管外科杂志

Objective:To examine the long-term survival outcomes and identify mortality risk factors for coronary artery bypass grafting patients who received venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(VA-ECMO) for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock.Methods:Data from 121 consecutive venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-treated coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) patients at Beijing Anzhen Hospital between June 2012 and December 2016 were analyzed. There were 84 males and 24 females. The median age was 62(55, 67) years, and the median body mass index was 25(23, 27)kg/m 2. Thirty-seven patients(34%) had left main artery disease, and 56 patients(52%) underwent off-pump CABG. According to the 3 year survival outcome after ECMO, patients were divided into survival group(35 cases) and non-survival group(73 cases). The differences of clinical indicators between the two groups were compared and analyzed. Multivariable Cox regression modeling was used to identify factors independently associated with 36 month mortality. Results:Sixty-five patients(60%) could be weaned from VA-ECMO, 49 patients(45%) survived to hospital discharge, and 35 patients(32%) survived to 3 years. The median( IQR) time on VA-ECMO support was 4(3, 5) days. The median( IQR) length of ICU stay and hospital stay duration were 8(5, 12) and 20(13, 29) days, respectively. Older age( HR=1.06, 95% CI: 1.03-1.10, P<0.001), left main coronary artery disease( HR=1.62, 95% CI: 1.00-2.60, P=0.048), and vasoactive inotropic score( HR=1.09, 95% CI: 1.03-1.17, P=0.007)were independent risk factors associated with 3-year mortality. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for the model, which was constructed with age≥60years, left main coronary artery disease, and vasoactive inotropic score>60, was 0.88(95% CI: 0.80-0.95). Conclusion:Long-term survival of patients who survive to discharge appears favorable. Older age, left main coronary artery disease, and vasoactive inotropic score were associated with 3-year mortality in coronary artery bypass grafting patients who received VA-ECMO.

Precise tooth preparation technique guided by 3D printing guide plate with quantitative hole / 华西口腔医学杂志

The minimum amount of tooth preparation that can be fully controlled is crucial in achieving long-term, stable, and effective aesthetic restoration, which is also a major difficulty in aesthetic restoration. The tooth preparation can be imple-mented efficiently and accurately through digital technology based on the fixed-deep hole guiding technology. Prior the actual tooth preparation, the technology first designs the virtual contour, layering, and virtual occlusion of the prosthesis on the computer. Then, virtual tooth preparation is carried out by cutting back according to the virtual prosthesis. Next, the virtual drilling operation plan is designed according to the shape of the virtual tooth preparation and the contour of the abutment tooth. Finally, the tooth preparation guide plate is designed and printed in 3D. It realizes the whole process of quantitative and precise guidance of dental preparation, visualizes the restoration space, reduces the clinical operation time, and guarantees the quality of dental preparation. It also promotes the improvement of the teaching quality of digital practical exercises.

Precise implant insertion technology for measuring dental implant placement / 华西口腔医学杂志

Identifying the ideal implantation site is important for the long-term stability and effectiveness of follow-up restorations. Implant surgical guide and navigation are used to determine the implantation site in clinic and improve the precision of implantation. However, due to difficulties in digital methods, such as multiple procedures, high cost, and actual accuracy of more than 1 mm, many physicians still prefer to operate with free hand. In preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures, time-saving and practical methods for implant site evaluation are lacking. In many cases, oral physicians found that the position deviates only by cone beam CT, which was costly to modify the position. In this article, we presented a precise implantation insertion technology that is guided by a measurable technique throughout the implantation application for all implant systems. This method was guided by a dynamic control measuring ruler, which functions together with the measuring and intraoperative locating rulers. The 3D space of the operative area was measured by a measuring ruler prior to operation, and the implant plan and quantitative guidance design were conducted according to the measured and cone beam CT data. The whole implantation process was guided by the dynamic control measuring ruler, and measuring verification results were also considered. This method can realize the quantification of the entire preoperative space analysis, intraoperative precise implantation guidance, and postoperative site measurement and evaluation. This practical technique also helps to adjust the position, improve the implantation accuracy and is suitable in generalizing dental implantation.

Epidemiological characteristics and trend prediction of mumps in Jiamusi city from 2004 to 2017 / 中华疾病控制杂志

@# Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of mumps in Jiamusi city, and predict the incidence trend, so as to provide evidence for taking targeted prevention and control measures in the cold areas in Heilongjiang Province. Methods The mumps cases were collected from China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention in Jiamusi city from 2004 to 2017.Descriptive epidemiologic method was used for analyzing the epidemic of mumps in Jiamusi city during 2004-2017, and the autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) was used to forecast the incidence of mumps in 2018. Results A total of 1 586 cases of mumps were reported in Jiamusi city during 2004-2017, the average annual incidence rate was 4.52/100 000. The incidence of mumps increased year by year from 2015 to 2017.The ratio of male to female was 1.67 :1,those aged from 3 to 19 years accounted for 86.32% of the total cases, the higher incidence rates were found at the age of 5-9 and 10-14 years.The incidence of mumps presented obviously seasonal characteristics.Most cases concentrated from April to July and from November to January. The incidence of urban disease was higher than that of other counties; The established finally mode was ARIMA(4,1,2)(2,0,0)12 and the predicted incidence from January 2018 to June 2018 was consistent with the actual one.From July 2018 to December 2018,predictive mumps incidence were:0.30/100 000, 0.35/100 000, 0.38/100 000, 0.39/100 000, 0.35/100 000, 0.33/100 000. Conclusions ARIMA model could predict the trend of mumps in Jiamusi city.To reduce the incidence of children, it is recommended to develop a second dose of mumps vaccine at the preschool age(3-6 years)or primary school;At the same time, surveillance and control should be continually strengthened in kindergartens and schools.

Icariin protects vascular endothelial cells from oxidative stress through inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress / 中西医结合学报

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the protective effect and underlying mechanism(s) of icariin (ICA) in preventing hydrogen peroxide (HO)-induced vascular endothelial cell injury via endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS).@*METHODS@#To study the effects of ICA on HO-induced damage, we used the cell counting kit-8 assay to detect cell viability and the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling assay to determine cell adhesion and apoptosis, respectively. Spectrophotometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used to measure the expression levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px). Subsequently, glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78), activating transcription factor-4 (ATF4) and eukaryotic initiation factor-2α (eIF2α) were detected using Western blotting.@*RESULTS@#In human umbilical vein endothelial cells, different concentrations of ICA exhibited multiple effects, including reduced HO damage, improved cell viability and adhesion, reduced cell apoptosis and increased SOD and GSH-Px activity. Among the ICA concentrations used, only the HO + 100 μmol/L ICA group had significant differences compared to the HO group. ERS activators HO and dl-dithiothreitol (DTT) significantly increased GRP78, ATF4 and eIF2α expressions, decreased cell activity and reduced SOD and GSH-Px activity. In contrast, the HO + 100 μmol/L ICA and HO + 100 μmol/L ICA + DTT groups had significant inhibitory effects on the expressions of GRP78, ATF4 and eIF2α proteins, showing enhanced cell viability and SOD and GSH-Px activity.@*CONCLUSION@#The results showed the dose-dependent effects of ICA against HO-induced injury in vascular endothelial cells. The inhibition of GRP78, ATF4 and eIF2α protein expressions in the ERS, and the subsequent alleviation of oxidative stress damage, might be the molecular mechanism.

The retrospective research of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients underwent coronary artery bypass grafting / 中华胸心血管外科杂志

Objective@#To research the influencing factors of postoperative atrial fibrillation(AF) in patients underwent coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG), and to explore the relationship between postoperative AF with complications and recovery.@*Methods@#From January 2017 to February 2018, 2 218 patients in Beijing Anzhen Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University underwent simple CABG and returned to the ICU. After excluding preoperative AF and pacemaker implanted patients, a total of 1 952 patients were included in the research. According to whether there was postoperative AF, patients were divided into non-AF group [1 544 cases, male 1 017, female 527, averaged age(63.20±9.47)years old]and new-onset AF group [408 cases, male 280, female 128, averaged age(69.32±8.93) years old]. The gender, age, related medical history, cardiac function and other factors were recorded. And the postoperative laboratory test indicators, tracheal reintubation rate, tracheotomy rate, mortality, IABP and ECMO use rate, intensive care unit and hospital time were compared.@*Results@#Compared with the non-AF group, the rates of tracheal reintubation(P=0.007), tracheotomy(P=0.039), and hospital mortality(P=0.039) were higher on the new-onset AF group, and the postoperative mechanical ventilation time(P=0.010), the ICU time(P=0.037) and the hospital time(P=0.045) were longer. Multivariate regression analysis showed: advanced age(P=0.028), postoperative cardiogenic shock(P=0.033), postoperative AKI(P=0.041), postoperative CRP elevation(P=0.030), postoperative TNI elevation(P=0.028) and postoperative LAC elevation(P=0.044) were independent risk factors for postoperative new-onset AF in CABG patients.@*Conclusion@#Patients with new-onset AF after CABG have higher complication and mortality rate. It is necessary to prevent the occurrence of AF and improve the heart and vital organ function in time to reduce the mortality.

The retrospective research of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients underwent coronary artery bypass grafting / 中华胸心血管外科杂志

Objective To research the influencing factors of postoperative atrial fibrillation( AF) in patients underwent coronary artery bypass grafting( CABG) , and to explore the relationship between postoperative AF with complications and recov-ery. Methods From January 2017 to February 2018, 2218 patients in Beijing Anzhen Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University underwent simple CABG and returned to the ICU. After excluding preoperative AF and pacemaker implanted pa-tients, a total of 1952 patients were included in the research. According to whether there was postoperative AF, patients were dividedintonon-AFgroup[1544cases,male1017,female527,averagedage(63.20±9.47)yearsold]andnew-onsetAF group [408 cases, male 280, female 128, averaged age(69.32 ±8.93) years old]. The gender, age, related medical histo-ry, cardiac function and other factors were recorded. And the postoperative laboratory test indicators, tracheal reintubation rate, tracheotomy rate, mortality, IABP and ECMO use rate, intensive care unit and hospital time were compared. Results Compared with the non-AF group, the rates of tracheal reintubation(P=0. 007), tracheotomy(P=0. 039), and hospital mor-tality(P=0. 039) were higher on the new-onset AF group, and the postoperative mechanical ventilation time(P=0. 010), the ICU time(P=0. 037) and the hospital time(P=0. 045) were longer. Multivariate regression analysis showed: advanced age (P=0.028), postoperative cardiogenic shock(P=0.033), postoperative AKI(P=0.041), postoperative CRP elevation(P=0. 030), postoperative TNI elevation(P=0. 028) and postoperative LAC elevation(P=0. 044) were independent risk fac-tors for postoperative new-onset AF in CABG patients. Conclusion Patients with new-onset AF after CABG have higher com-plication and mortality rate. It is necessary to prevent the occurrence of AF and improve the heart and vital organ function in time to reduce the mortality.

Risk factors and pathogen distribution of nosocomial infection in adult patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after cardiac surgery / 中华临床感染病杂志

Objective To analyze the risk factors and pathogen distribution of nosocomial infection in adult patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) after cardiac surgery.Methods The clinical data of 325 patients who underwent ECMO support in the Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery of Beijing Anzhen Hospital from January 2012 to December 2017 were retrospectively analyzed.There were 132 patients with nosocomial infection (infected group) and 193 patients without nosocomial infection (noninfected group).Multivariate logistic analysis was used to analyze the risk factors of nosocomial infection,and the distribution of pathogens in infected patients was also analyzed.Results Among 132 infected patients,67 cases (50.76％) had respiratory infection,40 cases (30.30％) had blood infection,15 cases (11.36％) had surgical wound infection,and 10 cases (7.58％) had urinary tract infection.The case fatality rates of the infected group and non-infected group were 61.37％ (81/132) and 52.85％ (102/ 193),respectively (x2 =6.356,P ＜ 0.05).Univariate analysis showed that long operation time,application of extracorporeal circulation and long-term ECMO support were associated with nosocomial infection.Multivariate logistic regression analysis found that ECMO time (OR =5.565,95％ CI =2.868-10.799,P ＜0.01) was an independent risk factor for nosocomial infection after ECMO treatment in adult patients after cardiac surgery.Among the 132 infected patients,364 strains of pathogens were detected,of which 233 were Gram-negative bacteria,including 79 strains of Acinetobacter Baumann (33.9％) and 32 strains of K.pneumoniae (13.73％);101 strains were Gram-positive bacteria,including Streptococcus aureus (14.85％),Micrococcus (14.85％) and catarrhal bacteria (14.85％);30 strains were fungi and Candida albicans accounted for 70％ of fungi infections.Conclusion The long ECMO support time is an independent risk factor for ECMO-related hospital infections in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery,and the pathogens are mainly Gram-negative bacteria.

Expression of G-protein coupled estrogen receptor in the testis of the male mouse with kidney yin or kidney yang deficiency and its impact on the reproductive function of the mouse / 中华男科学杂志

Objective@#To investigate the expression of the G-protein coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) in the testis of the male mouse with kidney yin or kidney yang deficiency and its influence on the reproductive function of the mouse.@*METHODS@#We randomized 30 six-week-old male Kunming mice into three groups of equal number: kidney yang deficiency, kidney yin deficiency, and normal control, and established the models of kidney yang deficiency and kidney yin deficiency by peritoneal injection of hydrocortisone at 50 mg/kg for 5 days and 25 mg/kg for 10 days, respectively. We observed the behavioral changes of the mice using the elevated plus-maze, exhaustive swimming and field experiment, examined the semen quality with the automatic sperm quality analyzer, calculated the average number of the offspring, measured the serum testosterone (T) and estradiol (E2) levels and T/E2 ratio by Roche electrochemiluminescence assay, and determined the localization and expression of GPER in the testis by immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining.@*RESULTS@#Compared with the mice with kidney yin deficiency, those with kidney yang deficiency showed remarkably fewer entries into the open arm and central area (P 0.05); the latter group also exhibited significant decreases in the epididymal sperm count (［7.27 ± 1.30］ vs ［3.05 ± 1.06］ ×108/g, P 0.05), and markedly reduced serum T (［24.96 ± 6.18］ vs ［16.72 ± 5.92］ ng/dl,P <0.05), E2 (［19.81 ± 4.01］ vs ［15.24 ± 1.11］ pg/ml,P <0.05) and T/E2 ratio (1.41 vs 1.25, P <0.05). The expression of GPER was found in the cytoplasm of the Leydig cells, negative in the nuclei and cell membrane, significantly higher in the kidney yang than in the kidney yin deficiency group (P <0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#The numbers of sperm and offspring decreased while the percentage of morphologically abnormal sperm increased in both the kidney yang and kidney yin deficiency mice, even more significantly in the former, which might be associated with the up-regulated expression of GPER in the testis of the mouse with kidney yang deficiency and consequently the reduced serum T level and T/E2 ratio.

Clinical analysis of total laparoscopic resection for colorectal cancer by NOSES: a report of 50 cases / 中国内镜杂志

Objective?To investigate the feasibility, safety, operating essentials and the short-term therapeutic effect of total laparoscopic resection for colorectal cancer by Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction (NOSES).?Methods?The clinical data of 50 patients underwent total laparoscopic resection for colorectal cancer by NOSES from January 2016 to June 2017 were retrospectively analyzed.?Results?All of the 50 patients with colorectal cancer successfully received total laparoscopic resection by NOSES. None of the patients had serious postoperative complications and death related to the operation. The average operating time was (140.0 ± 29.0) minutes. The blood loss was (70.0 ± 23.4) ml. The number of lymph nodes harvested were (14.0 ± 2.3). There was no bacteria infection in abdominopelvic cavity post-operation and no recurrence occurred until the end of postoperative follow- up. Postoperative time of bed rest was (2.0 ± 0.5) days. The time of the first anal exhaust was (2.0 ± 0.5) days. The postoperative hospitalization stay was (8.5 ± 3.0) days. There was none case of lung infection while one case of anastomotic leakage. No cancer cells remained in resection margin. No local recurrence and metastasis was found in all patients after follow-up for 3 to 24 months.?Conclusion?Total laparoscopic resection for colorectal cancer by NOSES is safe and feasible, and has the advantage of minimally invasive, less pain, rapid rehabilitation, good cosmetic effect and less postoperative complications.

A clinical research of factors relating to hyperlactatemia for post CABG patient / 中华胸心血管外科杂志

Objective To research the factors relating to hyperlactatemia and its connections to certain combinations and the motality of post CABG patients.Methods Splitting the 1 280 cases of post OPCABG surgery patient admitted to ICU of Anzhen Hospital between March 2016 and October 2016 into two groups,including a hyperlactatemia group of 511 patients [340 males and 171 females,aged (63.81 ± 9.1)years],and a none-hyperlactatemia group of 769 samples [499 males and 270 females,aged(61.72 ± 8.97) years].Recording the pre-operative characteristics such as gender,age,medical history,heart function,and post-operative characteristics such as liver and kidney function,reintubation rate,tracheotomy treatment rate,mortality rate,IABP and ECMO usage rates,ICU and hospital stay time.Results As compare to the none-hyperlactatemia group,the hyperlactatemia group has:(1) higher reintubation rate(P =0.003) and higher tracheotomy rate (P =0.035);(2) longer mechanical ventilation time (P =0.009);(3) higher mortality rate (P =0.000);(4) longer ICU stay time (P =0.039) and hospital stay time(P =0.047).Multi factor regression discovered:pre-operative IABP(P =0.040),postoperative cadiogenic shock (P =0.030),post-operative AKI (P =0.020),post-operative liver failure (P =0.039) are the independent risk factors for post-operative hyperlactatemia of CABG patient;peak lactate time ＞ 30 h (P =0.021),post-operative level 3 AKI (P =0.030),post-operative liver failure (P =0.025),post-operative cardiogenic shock (P =0.037) are the independent risk factors for mortality of CABG post-operative hyperlactatemia patient.Conclusion After CABG operation,hyperlactatemia patients had a higher mortality rate.Timely restoring heart and important organ function to remove lactate so to reduce mortality rate is advised.

Long-term follow-up with Ross procedure at a single institution / 中华胸心血管外科杂志

Objective To study the long-term follow-up results of Ross surgery.Methods Between October 1994 and February 2009,58 consecutive patients underwent a Ross procedure at our institution.The right ventricular outflow tract was repaired with a cryopreserved pulmonary homograft.All patients were scheduled for a yearly study thereafter that ended at the time of death or at closure of the follow-up visit.Mean follow-up was (12.6 ± 5.8) years (range:4.5 to 18.2 years).Results There were two early deaths (3 ％)and one late death (2％).Acturial survival at 16 years was (94.8 ± 3.1) ％.One patient required reoperation 1.5 years after his first Ross operation.Of the 55 survival patients,42 patients(76％) were in NYHA functional class Ⅰ and 13 patients(24％) were in NYHA functional class Ⅱ.Grade 1 or grade 2 autograft regurgitation was observed in seven patients(12％) at one year after the surgery.The sinus of Valsalva diameters were all ＜ 40 mm in these seven patients.Mter surgery,freedom from hemodynamically relevant autograft regurgitation was(87.9 ± 2.8) ％ at 16 years,whose left ventricular function was significantly improved and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter recovered to normal over the long term.None of the patients required reoperation due to pulmonary homograft failure.Conclusion The Ross procedure can be safely performed in patients with aortic valve disease.To date,mortality,morbidity,and reoperation relates are very low.Reasons for these superior results may include the following:diameter of the aortic valve annulus matching that of the pulmonary valve and patients were monitored with antihypertensive medications to keep systolic blood pressure under 120mmHg(1 mmHg =0.133kPa) to delay pressure lesions to the pulmonary autograft.

Molecular mechanisms of anti-inflammatory action of AMPK / 生理学报

AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), an evolutionarily conserved serine/threonine protein kinase, is known as the "cellular energy regulator" and a key molecule to maintain the energy balance of cells and organism. Recent studies have shown that AMPK exerts anti-inflammatory effects mainly through activating SIRT1, PGC-1α, p53, FoxO3a and p300, and down-regulating the activity of various inflammatory related proteins such as NF-κB and AP-1. This article reviews the molecular mechanisms of the anti- inflammatory effects of AMPK, and provides some clues for the development of AMPK-targeted therapeutics to treat inflammation and related diseases.

The glymphatic system: concept, function and research progresses / 生理学报

The glymphatic system is a cerebrospinal fluid-interstitial fluid exchange system dependent on the water channel aquaporin-4 polarized on astrocyte endfeet, which is proposed to account for the clearance of abnormal proteins (e.g. β-amyloid) and metabolites (e.g. lactate) from the brain. Accumulating studies have revealed that glymphatic activity during sleep and general anesthesia is dramatically enhanced, while its function is significantly damaged during aging, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and diabetes. The glymphatic hypothesis is a breakthrough in the field of neuroscience recently, which would considerably enhance our comprehension on the cerebrospinal fluid circulation and its role in the maintenance of brain homeostasis. In this review, we briefly introduced the conceptualization of glymphatic system, summarized the recent progresses, and prospected its future investigation and potential clinical application.

Identification of polygala oligosaccharide esters and their metabolites in rat plasma after oral administration of ethanol extract of Kai Xin San by UHPLC-MS / 药学学报

Using a UHPLC-TOF/MS method combined with software of Masslynx V4.1 and database in the literatures, a total of 20 polygala oligosaccharide esters (POEs) were identified in 60% ethanol extract of Kai Xin San (KXS-60%E). Furthermore, 14 POEs as well as 4 POE-metabolites were identified in rat plasma. The results revealed that POEs and POE-metabolites which were identified in rat plasma, were key components in KXS-60%E and the potential bioactive compounds for KXS action in the treatment of AD.

Accumulation of biomass and four triterpenoids in two-stage cultured Poria cocos mycelia and diuretic activity in rats / 中国天然药物

Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, an important medicinal and food fungus, is well known in East Asia. Due to growing market demand, long cultivation period, and consumption of pine trunk during cultivation, developing alternative methods for producing P. cocos and/or its active components is of interest. In the present study, the effects of different culture methods on biomass and accumulation of four triterpenoids were investigated. The ethanol extract of fermented mycelium (EFM) was orally administered to rats. Urine output and concentrations of electrolytes (Na, K, and Cl) were measured. Our results showed that mycelia grew better under continuous shaking culture condition (7.5 g DW·L), and higher triterpenoid levels were accumulated in two-stage culture (112 mg·L, 2.03%). The optimal starting time of static culture for triterpenoid yield was 4 d after shaking culture. Single administration of middle and high dose of EFM significantly increased urine output, Na and Cl excretion, and Na/K ratio. These results suggested that ethanol extract of cultured mycelia showed significant diuretic activity in rats and two-stage culture of P. cocos could be an alternative way to produce mycelia and triterpenoids.

Research advance on Brucella Ⅳ secretion system proteins and its immune response / 中国人兽共患病学报

Brucella is a facultative intracellular pathogen that causes infection in domestic animal and humans,mainly parasitizing in cells and macrophages of hosts.Brucella can lead to abortion and sterility in animals.Meanwhile,it also causes arthralgia,weakness,undulat fever,hepatosplenomegaly and other symptoms in humans.Brucella relies on immune escape mechanism in the confrontation with the host.It can help Brucella "camouflage" to evade the identification of the immune system of the hosts and replicate within cells to persist to establish a long-term infection in the host.As a result of the existence of this mechanism,the treatment of Brucella infection is quite difficult.Type Ⅳ secretion system (T4SS) is a key virulence factor and it is essential for Brucella to survive in host cells.The effector proteins secreted by T4SS can help regulate the immune response against Brucella.In this article,we reviewed the studies on related proteins of the type Ⅳ secretion system of Brucella and its immune response,especially the relationship between the secretions of effector proteins mediated by VirB operon and immunity of the host.