Effect and Underlying Mechanism of Sulfur-fumigation and Water-soaking on Total Ash of Dioscoreae Rhi-zoma / 中国药师

Objective:To study the effect and underlying mechanism of sulfur-fumigation and water-soaking on total ash of Di-oscoreae Rhizoma, find the key factor( s) affecting the total ash of Dioscoreae Rhizoma, and explore the rationality of ash limits of Di-oscoreae Rhizoma described in Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Methods:Dioscoreae Rhizoma was respectively dealt with sulfur-fumigation and water-soaking. The changes in total ash content of Dioscoreae Rhizoma was detected by the ash determination methods for total ash and SO2 described in the pharmacopoeia, and then the ash content change of inorganic salts was used to study the mechanism. Results:Sulfur-fumigation could slightly reduce the total ash content of Dioscoreae Rhizoma, while significantly reduce the ash content of calcium oxalate and calcium sulfate with the reduction degree of 7. 20% and 9. 90%, respectively. Calcium phosphate and calcium chloride were slightly affected by sulfur-fumigation, and the results indicated that the effect of sulfur-fumigation on ash content was mainly real-ized by increasing the decomposition rate of calcium oxalate and calcium sulfate. Water-soaking could decline the ash content of Di-oscoreae Rhizoma, and the phenomenon was common in the rhizome medicinal materials. The influence of water-soaking on total ash was more significant than that of sulfur fumigation. Conclusion:Sulfur-fumigation can reduce the total ash content of Dioscoreae Rhizo-ma by increasing the decomposition rate of calcium oxalate and calcium sulfate, however, the effect is mild and the process isn't the key influencing factor in the total ash content of Dioscoreae Rhizoma. During the preparation of Dioscoreae Rhizoma medicinal slices, water-soaking can cause the great loss of water-soluble mineral salts, such as Cl-, C2 O4 2-, NO3 - and SO4 2-, which leads to the reduction of total ash content, therefore, water-soaking is the key influencing factor in the total ash content of Dioscoreae Rhizoma.

The analysis of bone mineral salt metabolism and bone density detection on chronic kidney disease / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To discuss the relationship between bone mineral salt metabolism index change and bone density in different stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD).Methods Three hundred and forty-five non-dialysis patients with CKD were enrolled in this study.According to the serum creatinine (SCr),glomerular filtration rate (GFR),they were divided into stage 1-5.CKD 1 had 75 cases,CKD 2 had 65 cases,CKD 3 had 65 cases,CKD 4 had 65 casès,CKD 5 had 75 cases.The level of blood calcium (Ca),phosphorus (P) and SCr were detected by ion selective electrode method.The level of urea nitrogen (BUN) was detected by picric acid method.The level of intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) and 1,25 (OH)2VitD3 were detected by chemiluminescence.Results With the decline of renal function,the level of iPTH and blood P increased gradually,especially in stage CKD 4 and CKD 5,and compared with stage CKD 1,there were significantly differences [(289.6578 + 187.7945),(482.0667 + 232.2065) μ g/L vs.(77.8431 + 52.9760) μ g/L and (1.6938 + 0.1960),(2.6034 ± 0.5986) mmol/L vs.(1.3833 ± 0.4068) mmol/L,P ＜ 0.05].The level of blood Ca and 1,25 (OH)2VitD3 decreased gradually,especially in stage CKD 4 and CKD 5,and compared with stage CKD 1,there were significantly differences [(1.9185 +0.4633),(1.8293 ± 0.3075) mmol/L vs.(2.0893 + 0.2245) mmoi/L and (10.0892 + 0.2638),(7.6058 +0.4356) ng/L vs.(18.0036 + 0.3218) ng/L,P ＜ 0.05].With the decline of renal function,the proportion of osteoporosis also gradually increased,especially in stage CKDS,and compared with stage CKD 1 and CKD 2,there was significantly difference [60.00％ (45/75) vs.20.00％ (15/75),23.08％ (15/65),P ＜ 0.05].Conclusion With the decline of renal function,the level of blood P and iPTH increase,and blood Ca,1,25(OH)2VitD3,bone density decrease,especially in stage CKD 4 and CKD 5 patients.

Use of coccidiostat in mineral salt and study on ovine eimeriosis / Uso de coccidiostático no sal mineral e estudo da eimeriose ovina

Coccidiosis is a serious obstacle to sheep production, which is becoming a limiting factor, especially with regard to lamb production. However, there are few studies on this parasite in the State of Rio Grande do Norte. The aim of this study was to evaluate the action of decoquinate, added to mineral salt, for controlling Eimeria infection in lambs, and to identify which species are infecting sheep in the eastern region of the state. This study was carried out from August 2009 to January 2010, and used 76 animals. These were divided into two treatment groups: one with common mineral salt, and the other with mineral salt enriched with 6% micronized decoquinate. Fecal samples and body weight measurements were taken every 14 days for parasitological diagnosis, weight gain follow-up and quantitative analysis. The study showed that there was a significant difference in OPG only at the 7th collection, but no significant difference in weight gain. The Eimeria species found were E. ahsata. E. crandallis. E. granulosa. E. intrincata. E. ovina. E. faurei. E. ovinoidalis. E. pallida and E. parva. It was concluded that addition of decoquinate to mineral salt gave rise to lower oocyst elimination, thus favoring eimeriosis control in sheep.

A coccidiose constitui-se num sério obstáculo à ovinocultura, a qual vem se tornando um fator limitante para a exploração, especialmente para a produção de cordeiros precoces. Porém, poucos são os estudos com esse parasito no Estado do Rio Grande do Norte. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a ação do decoquinato, adicionado ao sal mineral, no controle da infecção causada por parasitas do gênero Eimeria em cordeiros, e identificar quais as espécies infectam ovinos na região leste Potiguar. O trabalho foi desenvolvido entre agosto de 2009 e janeiro de 2010, e foram usados 76 animais, distribuídos em dois tratamentos, um com sal mineral comum e o outro com sal mineral enriquecido com decoquinato a 6% micronizado. Amostras fecais e pesagens dos animais foram feitas a cada 14 dias para o diagnóstico parasitológico, acompanhamento do ganho de peso ponderal e análise quantitativa. O estudo evidenciou que houve diferença significativa na redução do OoPG apenas na 7º semana de experimento, mas não houve diferenças significativas para ganho de peso dos animais. As espécies encontradas foram E. ahsata. E. crandallis. E. granulosa. E. intrincata. E. ovina. E. faurei. E. ovinoidalis. E. pallida . E. parva. Conclui-se que a adição de decoquinato ao sal mineral propiciou uma menor eliminação de oocistos favorecendo o controle da eimeriose ovina.

Growth and Cultural Characteristics of Ophiocordyceps longissima Collected in Korea

We investigated the effect of nutritional and environmental factors on Ophiocordyceps longissima mycelial growth. The longest colony diameter was observed on Schizophyllum (mushroom) genetics complete medium plus yeast extract, Schizophyllum (mushroom) genetics minimal medium, and Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA); however, malt-extract yeast-extract agar, SDA plus yeast extract, yeast-extract malt-extract peptone dextrose agar, SDA, oatmeal agar, and potato dextrose agar showed higher mycelia density. A temperature of 25degrees C was optimum and 7.0 was the optimum pH for mycelial growth. Colony diameter was similar under light and dark conditions. Maltose and yeast extract showed the highest mycelial growth among carbon and nitrogen sources respectively. The effect of mineral salts was less obvious; however, K3PO4 showed slightly better growth than that of the other mineral salts tested. Among all nutrition sources tested, complex organic nitrogen sources such as yeast extract, peptone, and tryptone were best for mycelial growth of O. longissima. Ophiocordyceps longissima composite medium, formulated by adding maltose (2% w/v), yeast extract (1% w/v), and K3PO4 (0.05% w/v) resulted in slightly longer colony diameter. In vitro mycelial O. longissima growth was sustainable and the production of fruiting bodies could be used for commercial purposes in the future.

Desenvolvimento de novilhas de corte sob alternativas de mineralização em pastagem de azevém / Development of beef heifers under mineralization alternatives, on Italian ryegrass pasture

Foi avaliado o desenvolvimento corporal de bezerras de corte em pastagem de azevém (Lolium multiflorum Lam.), recebendo diferentes alternativas de suplementação mineral, associadas ou não à adição de ionóforo. Os tratamentos testados foram: "Sal comum": mineralização com cloreto de sódio; "Sal 40P": mineralização com sal mineral contendo 40g de fósforo por kg de produto; "Sal 40P + ionóforo": mineralização com 40g de fósforo + 2.000mg de lasalocida sódica por kg de produto. Os valores de proteína bruta, fibra em detergente neutro, Ca e P na forragem aparentemente consumida, consumo de sal, escore de condição corporal, relação peso: altura e GMD foram semelhantes (P>0,05) entre animais que receberam "Sal comum", "Sal 40P" e "Sal 40P + ionóforo". Em pastagem de azevém, sem restrição ao consumo voluntário, a lasalocida sódica adicionada ao sal mineral proporciona maior peso vivo de bezerras aos 12 meses de idade e um retorno financeiro positivo.

Body development of beef heifers grazing Italian ryegrass pasture (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) was evaluated. The animals received different alternatives of mineral supplement: associated or not to ionophore addition and the treatments were: 'Common salt': mineralization with sodium chloride; '40P salt': mineralization with mineral salt plus 40g of phosphorus per kilo of product; 40P salt + ionophore: mineralization with 40g of phosphorus plus 2000mg of lasalocid per kg of product. The values of crude protein, neutral detergent fiber and Ca and P of the apparently consumed forage, salt intake, body condition and body weight:height relation were similar (P>0.05) between animals receiving 'common salt', '40P salt' and '40P salt+ionophor'. For beef heifers grazing ryegrass pasture without intake restriction, the lasalocid associated to mineral salt provides a greater body weight at twelve months age and a positive financial.

Avaliações da relação fósforo: flúor em suplementos minerais para bovinos comercializados na região nordeste do Paraná / Relation phosphorus: fluorine evaluations in mineral supplements for cattle commercialized in the northeast of the State of Paraná / Avaluaciones de la relación fosforo: fluor encontrados en suplementos minerales para vacunos, comercializados en la región noreste del estado de Paraná

Foram quantificados os teores de fósforo (P) e flúor (F) em doze diferentes amostras de suplementos minerais para bovinos, mais comercializados na região Nordeste do Estado do Paraná. Para a determinação do fósforo foi utilizado espectrofotômetro de colorimetria com região UV visível e, para a determinação do flúor, utilizou-se eletrodo de íon específico para o elemento e potenciômetro com escala em milivolts. Os resultados mostraram altos teores de flúor em duas amostras, e diferentes alterações na relação P:F, com variadas concentrações dos elementos, principalmente do fósforo, possibilitando a conclusão de que quase todas as formulações caracterizaram-se como incorretas pelas informações prestadas nos rótulos dos fabricantes e, irregulares na relação P:F calculada, quando comparada aos limites estabelecidos pela normatização em vigor no País.

We quantifi ed the contents of phosphorus (P) and fl uorine (F) in twelve mineral brands of supplements for cattle, more commercialized in the region northeast of the state of Paraná. For the phosphorus's determination was utilized spectrofotometry and for fl uorine was utilized equipment with specifi c ion and scale in milivolts. The results showed high contents of fl uorine in two samples, and alterations in the relation P: F, with varied concentrations of both elements, mainly of the phosphorus. The authors concluded that almost all formulations were incorrect according to the information from the manufactures' labels and, irregular in the relation P: F calculated, when compared to the limits established by Brazilian Government rules.

Fueron cuantifi cadas las concentraciones de Fósforo (P) y Fluor (f) en doce diferentes muestras de Suplementos Minerales para vacunos, entre los mas comercializados en la región noreste del Estado del Paraná. Para la determinación del Fosforo, fue utilizado un Espectofotómetro de Colormetria con región UV visible, y para la determinación del Fluor un electrodo de Ion Específi co para este elemento, aliado a un Potenciometro con lectura de variables en Milivolts. Los resultados mostraron altos porcentajes de Fluor en dos de las muestras, y en las otras, variadas alteraciones en la relación P:F, con diferentes concentraciones de estos elementos, principalmente del Fosforo. Esto posibilita la conclusión de que casi todas las formulaciones se caracterizaron como incorrectas por las informaciones que son apresentadas en las etiquetas de los fabricantes, ademas de irregulares na relación P:F calculada, en comparación con los límites establecidos por las Normas vigentes en el Brazil.

Comparison of 4% NaCl Solution and UVB to Mineral Salt and UVB in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis / 대한피부과학회지

Combined treatment with salt water and artificial UV radiation (balneophototherapy) could be a valuable treatment alternative for atopic dermatitis. The exact mechanism of balneophototherapy is unclear. Immunomodulatroy, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects due to a high content of minerals, i.e. magnesium, calcium, sulfate, bromide and selenium are important. We compared the efficacy between mineral salt with UVB and 4% NaCl with UVB phototherapy in patients with severe atopic dermatitis. Application of 4% NaCl solution was done on one side of the extremities and mineral salt on the other side. Subsequently, same dosage of broadband UVB was irradiated on both sides. The skin lesions of mineral salt treatment were better than those of 4% NaCl in twelfth of twenty nine patients. The treatment of combined mineral salt and UVB radiation could be a valuable treatment alternative for severe atopic dermatitis.

Levels of lead in mineral salt commercial mixtures for beef cattle

Lead concentrations was measured in samples of mineral mixtures used in beef cattle feed in the states of Sao Paulo, Parana, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Lead content was determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry. Of the 60 analyzed samples, 21 had values greater than 30 ppm (range less 1.6 to 460 ppm), which is the maximum concentration recommended [3,14]. These findings show the necessity for careful industrial monitoring because some mineral mixtures contain sufficient lead to cause toxicity in animals.

Detection of Cadmium in Mineral Salt Commercial Mixtures for Beef Cattle

The cadmium concentrations in mineral mixtures used in beef cattle feed in the states of Sao Paulo and Parana, Brazil was measured. The cadmium concentration was determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry. Of the 36 analyzed samples, 35 had values > 0.5 ppm (range 0.5 to 11.2 ppm), which is the maximum concentration recommended [4, 18]. These findings show the necessity for careful industrial monitoring, as some mineral mixtures contain sufficient cadmium to cause toxicity in animals.