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Menthol is the main component of mint volatile oil and a monoterpenoid organic compound. This article systematically summarizes the pharmacological effects， present development and application status of menthol. It is found that menthol can protect the central nervous system through acting on the transient receptor potential （TRP） channel subfamily M member 8， 5-hydroxytryptamine system， γ -aminobutyric acid system， etc. Menthol can regulate body temperature through temperature adjustment， relieving heat stress， and other means. It can play an anti-inflammatory role by regulating the production and release of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandin E2 and leukotriene B4， and exert anti-inflammatory effects through cellular immune effect mediated by TRP channel. It can play analgesic role by activating classic pain perception targets and enhancing inhibitory synaptic transmission. It can promote transdermal absorption by destroying the stratum corneum. It can exert anti-tumor effects by regulating tumor cell proliferation， apoptosis， and adhesion pathways. Menthol can be used as a medicinal excipient for correcting the taste of drugs； it can also serve as an active ingredient and play an important pharmacological role in the treatment of disease， with potential development value.
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Collagen, which widely exists in skin, bone, muscle and other tissues, is a major structural protein in mammalian extracellular matrix. It participates in cell proliferation, differentiation, migration and signal transmission, plays an important role in tissue support and repair and exerts a protective effect. Collagen is widely used in tissue engineering, clinical medicine, food industry, packaging materials, cosmetics and medical beauty due to its good biological characteristics. This paper reviews the biological characteristics of collagen and its application in bioengineering research and development in recent years. Finally, we prospect the future application of collagen as a biomimetic material.
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Animals , Collagen/analysis , Tissue Engineering/methods , Extracellular Matrix/metabolism , Biomimetic Materials/chemistry , Bone and Bones , Tissue Scaffolds , Mammals/metabolismABSTRACT
Objective:To develop the specific molecular markers of <italic>Codonopsis</italic> plants and better identify their germplasm resources considering the significant difference in active ingredients of Codonopsis Radix from various origins and producing areas. Method:Such bioinformatics software as Primer 5.0， NTSYS-pc 2.10e， and PopGene 32 were used for searching the simple sequence repeat （SSR） markers of <italic>C. minima </italic>chloroplast genome， <italic>C. tsinlingensis</italic> chloroplast， and <italic>C. lanceolata </italic>mitochondrial sequences， and 120 pairs of SSR primers were designed by Primer 5.0. Then 16 pairs of cpSSR primers and 10 pairs of mtSSR primers with good screening effect and high polymorphism were selected for analyzing the interspecific versatility of 20 samples. Result:The results showed that 66 cpSSR primer sites and 26 mtSSR sites were identified from the genome sequences， with 86.20% of single nucleotide， 6.9% of dinucleotide， and 6.9% of trinucleotide for <italic>C. minima </italic>chloroplast， 83.78% of single nucleotide，13.51% of dinucleotide， and 2.71% of trinucleotide for <italic>C. tsinlingensis</italic> chloroplast， and 46.15% of single nucleotide and 53.85% of dinucleotide for <italic>C. lanceolata </italic>mitochondria. As demonstrated by polymerase chain reaction （PCR） identification results， the developed 26 pairs of SSR primers had good applicability in the genus<italic> Codonopsis</italic>. The analysis by NTSYS-pc 2.10e revealed that the genetic similarity coefficients of 20 samples were within the range of 0.38-1.00， and they were divided into two subgroups at a threshold of 0.69. Four pairs of polymorphic primers were screened out in the diversity analysis of 20 samples using PopGene 32. The number of observed alleles （<italic>Na</italic>） was 12， and the effective number of alleles （<italic>Ne</italic>） ranged from 1.362 9 to 2.605 9. The percentage of polymorphic loci （PPL） at each site was 100%， and the average values of genetic parameters<italic> Ho</italic>， <italic>He</italic>， and <italic>I</italic> at each site were 0.555 8， 0.444 2， and 0.753 2， respectively， indicating high polymorphism at each site. The screened four pairs of primers were utilized for DNA fingerprinting of the 20 samples， and it was found that the DNA fingerprints enabled the identification of these 20 samples. Conclusion:This study has provided a molecular basis for the study of the genetic relationship between plants in species <italic>Codonopsis</italic> and the intraspecific genetic differentiation.
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OBJECTIVE:To promote the realization of intelligent management for narcotic and first type psychotropic drugs (narcotic and psychotropic drugs for short)in hospital. METHODS:With the aid of fingerprint identification technology and hardware devices such as intelligent storage cabinet,intelligent management for narcotic and psychotropic drugs were designed and developed in our hospital,including prescription dispensing,cardinal drug supplement,empty bottle recycling,changing shifts, etc. The effects of the system were evaluated 30 d before and after the implementation of the system through comparing related indexes. RESULTS:The application of intelligent management system for narcotic and psychotropic drugs realized intelligent dispensing of narcotic and psychotropic drugs,automatic checking during cardinal drug supplement,automatic information record during empty bottle recycling,automatic record during changing shifts,intelligent and information management on"five specific management"for narcotic and psychotropic drugs. Compared with before the implementation of the system,the duration of daily changing shifts was shortened from(13.62±0.40)min to(8.67±0.33)min,shortening by 4.95 min in average(n=30).The time of prescription dispensing was shortened from(30.36±0.48)min to(10.56±0.46)min,shortening by 19.80 min(n=30). The collecting time of cardinal drug supplement was shortened from(12.72±0.97)min to(0.13±0.03)min,shortening by 12.59 min (n=30). No drug dispensing error was found after the implementation of the system. CONCLUSIONS:The system is stable and convenient,which promotes that intelligent management for narcotic and psychotropic drugs is in line with the requirements of"five specific management". It also realizes intelligent and information operation,improves work efficiency and error prevention ability.
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Natural plant pigment is rich in resources, with the features of natural color and environment friendly, which has a broad space for development and market prospects. In order to further develop and utilize of natural plant pigment, this paper mainly introduces the natural plant dyes in the domains of food, cosmetics and health care products on the historical development process and their application. In addition,this paper summarizes the application of representative natural plant pigment, dyes, and prospects the market of natural plant pigment, so as to provide reference for the development of natural plant pigment in the enlarged health industry of China.
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OBJECTIVE To improve the surveillance and control of hospital infection.METHODS A series of management surveillance network information system for hospital infection were established by using SQL Server 2000 as database and Delphi 7.0 as program tool.The system included hospital infection case surveillance subsystem,antibiotic rational usage subsystem and the interface program of hospital information subsystem.RESULTS The hospital surveillance network connected the hospital infection department with the medical laboratory department and inpatient department,so the hospital infection data could be shared by all departments of hospital.CONCLUSIONS The system can improve work efficiency of hospital infection surveillance.
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Teaching evaluation from the students is the necessary key point in the management process of teaching quality in colleges. This essay introduces the design and development of the system of teaching evaluation on net in colleges about the technology of data base of ASP NET and JAVA. This system will overcome the deficiency of the traditional evaluation model in teaching,which remains the short comings of too large a number of data,long time in data processing,as well as the low working efficiency. It also probes on the application of the students’ evaluation system.
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Objective To provide guidance for patients and enhance their trust in the hospital by achieving openness and transparency in medical fees. Methods The modular structure of the three-tiered process was employed and various information machines, inquiry devices and doctors' workstations were connected to the Hospital Information System to form an integrated inquiry system of hospital-wide coverage. Results The Hospital Information System, with its versatile functions, easy operation, strong compatibility and good reliability, could provide patients with accurate information and more convenience. Conclusion The Hospital Information System can meet different needs of all patients.
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop and apply a conceptualized PBL module for Fundamentals of Nursing. METHOD: A case study method was used to describe and explore the process of developing and implementing the PBL module. RESULT: This module included three PBL packages that were designed to deal with more complexed and indepth concepts as the packages proceeded. In order to achieved that, all the contents of Fundamentals of Nursing II and III were reorganized and integrated into three main concepts, hygiene, infection and dehydration. This module was implemented for first year college student nurses in the second semester of year 2000. The student self-evaluation results showed that they were generally satisfied with their achievement in learning, both final outcome and process. Also, the results indicated that they were more satisfied with the subject management, the lecturer and their peers after implementing PBL. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated the potentiality for the application of a partially integrated PBL module within an existing subject. However, when student learning needs were beyond the extent of Fundamentals of Nursing, the lecturer had to set boundaries on learning content and this may have reduced the effects of learning. Therefore, the researchers emphasize the importance of developing an integrated PBL curriculum to maximize student learning outcomes.
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Humans , Curriculum , Dehydration , Diagnostic Self Evaluation , Hygiene , Learning , NursingABSTRACT
When applied to treating diseases such as the hemorrhage in alimentary tract and tumors, LDRF-50 RF curer is effective, safe and easy to operate. There is no pollution, tissue adhesion and damage to the endoscope during the process of treatment.