Вenefits of vitamins, macro, and microelements to support the immune system during the corona virus (COVID-19) / Монголын Анагаах Ухаан

@#Nutrition is a key factor in the normal functioning of the immune system, and malnutrition is one of the most common causes of immunodeficiency worldwide today. However, the public health policies on immune system and infection lacks the nutritional strategy to ensure the optimal functioning of the immune system Loss of cellular immunity, phagocyte function, blood protein complex, cytokine synthesis, and A-immunoglobulin secretion are generally associated with protein-energy deficiency.</br> Some vitamins and minerals, such as A, B6, B12, C, D, E, folic acid, zinc, iron, selenium, magnesium, and copper, plays an important role in the immune system function. Deficiency or low levels of micronutrients can negatively affect the immune system and reduce the ability to fight infections.

Effect of platelet donation frequency on iron, cooper, and zinc content and superoxide dismutase activity / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To study the effects of platelets donation frequency on iron, copper, zinc content and superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity in plasma of blood donors. 【Methods】 128 apheresis platelet donors from August 25, 2020 to August 25, 2021 in our center were divided into 4 groups according to the frequency of platelet donation: first-time donors(n=30) were enrolled as group 1, and donors with 2 to 7 donations(n=23), 8 to 14 donations(n=29), 15 to 24 donations(n=46) within the previous period were group 2, group 3 and group 4. All these donors were males, with the average age of 42 ± 8.3, and had not donated whole blood in the past two years. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS) was used to detect the content of copper, iron and zinc in plasma of different groups of platelet donors. The SOD activity was detected by WST colorimetric kit. All data were statistically analyzed by SPSS 19.0 software. 【Results】 Significant differences in the content of iron and copper, but no in zinc, were noticed in donors of different groups(P0.05). There was no significant difference in zinc content between every two groups(P>0.05). The SOD inhibition rate of blood donors in different groups was not significantly different. 【Conclusion】 The content of plasma iron, copper, and zinc and the SOD activity were not significantly affected if platelet donations were less than 15 times within a year. For those donated platelets more than 15 times within a year, the content of iron was found to decrease and copper to increase. It is suggested that platelet donations more than 15 times is correlated with the content of iron and copper in plasma of blood donors. Therefore, the proportion of iron-rich food should be appropriately increased in the daily diet for high-frequency(≥15 times per year) apheresis platelet donors after blood donation.

Outbreak of enzootic ataxia in goats and sheep in the state of Bahia / Surto de ataxia enzoótica em caprinos e ovinos no estado da Bahia

The objective of this study was to describe for the first time the clinical-epidemiological, laboratory and pathological aspects of different forms of enzootic ataxia in goats and lambs in the state of Bahia, as well as to propose an emergency oral treatment with copper sulfate in an individualized way for neonates. Three outbreaks of enzootic ataxia were studied. The history, clinical signs and epidemiological data were obtained from the owners and checked during the visits. The first outbreak (FO) occurred in 2013 in a property located in the municipality of Itaberaba and affected a herd composed of 90 goats and 130 sheep. The second outbreak (SO) occurred in 2014 in the municipality of Santa Luz and affected a herd of 90 goats and 110 sheep. The third outbreak (TO) occurred in 2018, in a property located in the same municipality of the SO, being the herd constituted by 80 sheep. Samples of blood were collected from all goats and sheep treated for serum copper dosage. Nine animals (five goats and four sheep) that presented a more severe clinical picture and unfavorable prognosis were necropsied for diagnostic confirmation. During the necropsy of the FO, SO and TO animals, liver samples were collected for copper dosage as well as fragments of several organs for histopathology. At the site where the SO occurred, samples of soil and the main forages where the animals were kept were collected to determine copper, iron, molybdenum, sulfur and zinc contents. The clinical and histopathological findings in the three outbreaks studied were characteristic of enzootic ataxia. In the outbreaks studied, the frequency of enzootic ataxia was higher in goats (52) than in lambs (39). In the goats the mean values of serum copper (0.05mg/kg) and hepatic (2.48mg/kg) of the FO and SO were well below their respective reference values, 12 times lower than serum levels and eight times lower in relation to liver contents. On the other hand, TO sheep presented mean values of serum copper (0.015mg/kg) reduced by 40 times. The levels of iron and sulfur were high in the fodder of the property where the SO occurred, already in the soil, iron levels were high and copper levels were reduced. The treatment tested in neonates and lambs with two doses of copper sulphate solution orally at a dose of 20mg/kg for sheep and 35mg/kg for goats during the first and second week of life was effective in prevention of enzootic ataxia in neonates and can be used for emergency control of the disease. The occurrence of enzootic ataxia (congenital and late form) in goats and sheep was first reported in Bahia. It is also worth noting that this disease caused by copper deficiency has caused great damage to the breeders of small ruminants, mainly due to the high mortality of the animals affected.(AU)

Objetivou-se com esse estudo descrever pela primeira vez os aspectos clínico-epidemiológicos, laboratoriais e patológicos de diferentes formas de ataxia enzoótica em cabritos e borregos no estado da Bahia, bem como propor um tratamento oral emergencial com sulfato de cobre de forma individualizada para neonatos. Foram estudados três surtos de ataxia enzoótica. O histórico, sinais clínicos e dados epidemiológicos foram obtidos com os proprietários e verificados durantes as visitas técnicas. O primeiro surto (PS) ocorreu em 2013 em uma propriedade localizada no município de Itaberaba e acometeu um rebanho composto por 90 caprinos e 130 ovinos. O segundo surto (SS) aconteceu em 2014 no município de Santa Luz e afetou um rebanho formado por 90 caprinos e 110 ovinos. O terceiro surto (TS) ocorreu 2018, em uma propriedade localizada no mesmo município do SS, sendo o rebanho constituído por 80 ovinos. Amostras de sangue foram colhidas de todos os caprinos e ovinos atendidos, para dosagem de cobre sérico. Nove animais (cinco caprinos e quatro ovinos) que apresentavam quadro clínico mais grave e prognóstico desfavorável foram necropsiados para confirmação diagnóstica. Durante a necropsia dos animais do PS, SS e TS amostras de fígado foram coletadas para dosagem de cobre, bem como amostras de diversos órgãos para exame histopatológico. Na propriedade onde ocorreu o SS, foram coletadas amostras de solo e das principais forragens onde os animais eram mantidos, a fim de se determinar os teores de cobre, ferro, molibdênio, enxofre e zinco. Os achados clínicos e histopatológicos verificados nos três surtos estudados foram característicos de ataxia enzoótica. Nos surtos estudados, a frequência da ataxia enzoótica foi maior em cabritos (52) do que em cordeiros (39). Nos caprinos os valores médios de cobre sérico (0,05mg/kg) e hepático (2,48mg/kg) do PS e SS encontravam-se muito abaixo dos respectivos valores de referência, sendo 12 vezes menor em relação aos níveis séricos e oito vezes menor em relação aos teores hepáticos. Já os ovinos do TS apresentavam valores médios de cobre sérico (0,015mg/kg) reduzidos cerca de 40 vezes. Os teores de ferro e enxofre encontravam-se elevados nas forragens da propriedade onde ocorreu o SS, já no solo, os níveis de ferro apresentavam-se elevados e os de cobre reduzidos. O tratamento testado nos cabritos e borregos neonatos, com duas administrações individualizadas com solução de sulfato de cobre, por via oral, na dose de 20mg/kg para ovinos e 35mg/kg para caprinos, na primeira e segunda semana de vida, foi eficaz na prevenção da ataxia enzoótica nos neonatos e pode ser utilizado para controle emergencial da doença. Comprovou-se pela primeira vez na Bahia a ocorrência da ataxia enzoótica (forma congênita e tardia) em caprinos e ovinos. Ressalta-se ainda que, esta doença causada por deficiência de cobre, tem cursado com grandes prejuízos aos criadores de pequenos ruminantes, sobretudo, devido à alta mortalidade dos animais acometidos.(AU)

Contents Determination of Microelements in Chrysanthemum indicum from Different Production Fields / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for the contents determination of microelements in Chrysanthemum indicum from different production fields. METHODS:Graphite furnace atomic absorption (GFAAS) was used to determine the contents of Pb,Cd and As;HGAAS was used to determination the content of Hg;and FAAS was used to determine the contents of Cu,Fe, Mn,Ca,Mg and Zn. RESULTS:The linear range was 0-50 μg/L for Pb(r=0.999 9),0-10 μg/L for Cd(r=0.999 2),0-50 μg/L for As(r=0.999 0),0-20 μg/L for Hg(r=0.999 5),0-5 μg/L for Cu(r=0.999 3),0-15 μg/L for Fe(r=0.999 8),0-2 μg/L for Mn (r=0.999 9),0-50 μg/L for Ca(r=1.000 0),0-20 μg/L for Mg(r=0.999 9)and 0-2 μg/L for Zn(r=0.999 8);RSDs of precision, stability and reroducibility tests were lower than 3%;recoveries were 94.25%~97.43%(RSD=1.07%)、94.97%~99.46%(RSD=1.68%)、96.25%~99.46%(RSD=1.09%,n=6)、96.61%~99.91%(RSD=1.26%,n=6)、94.11%~98.41%(RSD=1.68%,n=6)、93.11%~99.59%(RSD=2.73%,n=6)、93.11%~99.48%(RSD=2.63%,n=6)、93.01%~99.85%(RSD=2.49%,n=6)、95.13%~99.75%(RSD=1.58%,n=6)、94.08%~97.37%(RSD=1.18%,n=6),respectively. CONCLUSIONS:The method is simple,stable and reproducible,and can be used for the contents determination of microelements in C. indicum from different pro-duction fields.

Research Progress in Heat-clearing Activity of Mineral Drug Gypsum Fibrosum / 中国药师

Gypsum Fibrosum is one of mineral medicines, which is widely used in clinics for a long time. It is mainly used for treating epidemic febrile diseases and excess-heat syndrome. The studies on the heat-clearing effects and mechanisms of Gypsum Fibro-sum in recent years were summarized in the paper,which can provide scientific reference for its further research, application and the heat-clearing mechanism exploration.

Comparative Study on the Content of Microelement Cu, Zn and Mn in Eye Tissue of Rats Treated by Rhi-zoma Corydalis before and after Vinegar Processing / 中国药师

Objective:To study the influence of Rhizoma Corydalis before and after vinegar processing on the microelement content in the eye tissues of rats to verify the vinegar processing leading the herb to liver meridian. Methods: The rats were divided into the crude Corydalis group, vinegar processing group and negative group. The content of microelement Cu, Zn and Mn in rat ocular tissues was determined and compared after the administration. Results:Corydalis could significantly increase the content of Cu and Zn in fun-dus blood and that of Zn and Mn in the eyeball vitreous, and Rhizoma Corydalis after vinegar processing showed more obvious effect. Conclusion:Rhizoma Corydalis with vinegar processing can improve the distribution of microelements in eye tissues, and because liver opens at eyes, the results provide evidence for Corydalis after vinegar processing leading to liver meridian.

Analysis of serum microelement in patients aged 80 years and over / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective To compare the serum microelement changes between patients aged ≥80years and adults aged ＜ 60 years,and to compare the levels of serum microelement,total protein,albumin,hemoglobin between the long term in-bed and non in-bed oldest patients.Methods Beijing Bohui BH5100 type atomic absorption spectrometer was used to determine serum microelement.Total protein,albumin,hemoglobin were also determined.Results The amounts of ferrum,zinc,calcium,copper,magnesium were (7.21 ± 1.21) mmol/L,(93.29 ± 10.96)mmol/L,(1.63 ± 0.21)mmol/L,(17.31±3.61)mmol/L,(1.49±0.20)mmol/L in people aged over 80 years,(8.91±1.25)mmol/L,(121.85±11.24)mmol/L,(1.51±0.23)mmol/L,(15.89±3.87)mmol/L,(1.51±0.21)mmol/L in people aged less than 60 years,respectively.The ratios of Ferrum deficiency were 42.9 ％,zinc deficiency 14.3％,calcium deficiency 21.4％,copper deficiency 14.3％ in oldest-old,whereas were 9.1％,13.6 ％,31.8％,27.3％ in people aged less than 60 years.The amount of ferrum was significantly lower in people aged over 80 years than in people aged less than 60 years (P＜0.01).Proportion of ferrum deficiency was higher in patients aged over 80 years (P＜0.01).The amount of calcium and copper was markedly lower in people aged less than 60 years than in people aged over 80 years (P＜0.01).The proportions of calcium,copper deficiency were higher in people aged less than 60 years (P＜0.01).The amounts of ferrum,zinc,total protein,albumin,hemoglobin of the patients aged over 80 years in long-term in-bed group were significant decreased as compared with those of people in non long-term in-bed group [(6.44±0.89)mmol/L vs.(8.16±1.16)mmol/L,(84.48±8.98)mmol/L vs.(103.62±10.31)mmol/L,(62.8±3.9)g/L vs.(66.3±1.7)g/L,(33.7±2.6)g/L vs.(36.7±l.8)g/L,(109.0±12.5)g/L vs.(132.0±5.2)g/L,all P＜0.01].The amount of calcium of people in none long-term group was much lower [(1.57±0.23)mmol/L vs.(1.71±0.19)mmol/L,P＜0.01].Ferrum,zinc,calcium and copper deficiencies were 60.9％,18.8％,13.0％,13.0％ in long-term in-bed group,21.1％,8.8％,31.6％,15.8％ in non long-term in-bed group.Proportion of ferrum deficiency was higher in long term in-bed group than non long-term in-bed group (P＜0.01).Proportion of calcium deficiency was higher in non long-term in-bed group than long-term in bed group (P＜0.01).There was no significant difference in the amount of copper between people in long term in bed group and non long-term in-bed group (P＞0.05).There was no absence of magnesium in both two groups.Conclusions There is more absence of ferrum,zinc,total protein,albumin,hemoglobin in the patients aged 80 years and over in long-term in-bed.There is more calcium and copper absence of people aged less than 60 years.So it is necessary to supply high ferrum food and nutrients in order to get well sooner,especially to patients aged over 80 years.

Impact of micronutrients on immunocyte and microelements status among people living with HIV / 中华流行病学杂志

Objective To explore the impact of micronutrients supplement on immunocyte and microelements status in HIV positive people. Methods Volunteers aged 25-49 years old were randomly selected and distributed into two groups. Supplement and placebo were given to the two groups. At the beginning of the trial, data on physical examination, immunocyte and microelements level in serum of the two groups were collected and showed no significant difference (P>0.05). Results After 6 months, the amount of immunocyte(CD4+, CD8+,CD3+) were (2078±108) mm3, (582±75) mm3, (1287±97) mm3 in the study group while they were (1436±105) mm3, (472±61)mm3, (998±84) mm3 in the control group, with statistically significant difference (P<0.05). Amounts of serum Zn, Ca, Mg, Fe showed (144.89±9.78) μmol/L, (1.89±0.19) μmol/L, (1.68±0.12) μmol/L, (152.61±8.94) μmol/L in the study group and they were (102.67±5.45) μmol/L, (1.13±0.07) μmol/L, (0.85±0.05) μmol/L, (89.24±3.91) μmol/L in the control group, with statistically significant difference(P<0.05). Conclusion Supplementation of micronutrients could increase the levels of Zn, Ca, Mg, Fe so as to increase the immune function in people living with HIV.

Clinical Study on Treatment of Infantile Post-infection Cough with Milkvetch Root and Radix Glycyrrhizae / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To analyze the relationship between clinical features of infantile cough after infection and microelements in peripheral blood, and to observe the therapeutic of treating this cough with Milkvetch Root and Radix Glycyrrhizae. Methods 75 infantile patients were randomly recruited into a therapeutic group and a reference group. 39 patients in the therapeutic group were treated with Huangqi Zhusheye and Tablete Glycyrrhiza, while 36 patients in the reference group were treated with Azithromycin. The therapeutic effects were evaluated after the treatment. Meanwhile,microelements in peripheral blood of the 75 patients were assayed and made a contrast to 40 healthy children. Results The contents of Fe, Zn, and Mg in peripheral blood of the 75 patients dropped on different levels, comparing to the healthy children.The therapeutic effects of the therapeutic group was much better than the reference group with significant difference (P＜0.05).Liver and renal functional lesion was unseen in both groups after the treatment. Conclusion Infantile past-infection cough may related with the decrease of Mg, Fe, and Zn. Combined usage of Milkvetch Root and Radix Glycyrrhizae clinically has good therapeutic effects to this disease.

Study on Changes of Microelement Content in Crude and Calcined Pyritum / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To investigate the changes of microelement in curde and calcined pyritum, and approach the process mechanism of pyritum. Methods The crude and calcined pyritum were extracted in water decocting. Subsequently, the content of ten elements was determined by inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry (ICP) and compared. Results After being calcined, the content of Pb in pyritum decreased, while the content of the other nine elements investigated all increased in different degrees. Conclision After being calcined, the content of ten elements in pyritum changed largely.

Effects of Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang on serum microelements in spontaneously hypertensive rats-stroke prone / 上海第二医科大学学报

Objective To investigate the effects of Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang on serum contents of microelements sunch as Zn,Cu,Fe,Se and Mn in spontaneously hypertensive rats-stroke prone(SHR/SP). Methods Twenty male SHR/SP of 8 weeks old were divided into two groups: treatment group(n=10),treatmemt with Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang;control group,taking normal feed.Ten WKY rats were served as blank group. The experiment lasted for three months,and the monitored parameters were serum contents of microelements such as Zn,Cu,Fe,Se and Mn. Results It was revealed that the serum contents of Zn,Mn and Se of the blank group were significantly higher than those of the treatment group(P0.05). Conclusion Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang may have regulatory effects on the serum contents of microelements such as Zn,Cu,Fe,Se and Mn in SHR/SP.

Anti-atherosclerotic Effect of Jiawei Zexie Tang in Rats / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE: To study the antiatherosclerotic effect of Jiawei zexie tang(GWZXT) and the possible mechanisms.METHODS: 48 healthy male SD rats were randomized to 5 groups,i.e normal control,model group,simvastatin group,and high dosage and low dosage GWZXT groups.Artherosclerosis rat model was established by feeding high fat forage and the corresponding drugs were administered intragastrically.Changes in serum levels of APoAⅠ,ApoB,Zn,Cu,Ca and Mg and the ultrastructure were detected.RESULTS: In high dosage GWZXT-treated group compared with model group,the Zn,Ca and ApoB levels decreased significantly(P

Determination of Microelement Manganese in Changtong Oral Liquid by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To establish atomic absorption spectrometry for the assaying of the microelement manganese in Changtong oral liquid.METHODS:The light source was hollow-cathode lamp with wavelength at 279.5nm,the electric current of the light was 3.0mA,the slit-width was 1.2nm,the air flow rate was 5.0L/min and the flow rate of acetylene was 1.0L/min.RESULTS:The calibration curves was in linear correlation with adsorption when the detection concentration range of manganese was 0.5～2.5?g/ml(r=0.9 997),the average recovery was 99.24%(RSD=2.06%,n=5).CONCLUSION:This method is simple,fast,accurate,sensitive and precise.

The relationship between children attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and blood lead and blood microelements levels / 重庆医科大学学报

Objective:To investigate the relationship between blood lead and blood microelements levels and attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder.Methods:To compare the children of ADHD and control groups,levels of blood lead were analysised by anodic stripping voltammetry,and blood microelement Levels were detected by atomic absorption spectrophotometry.Results: Blood lead levels were significantly higher in ADHD than that in control group (P

Study on Iron,Copper,Manganese,Selenium and Cobalt Contents in Serum of Patients Suffering From Acute Myocardial Infarction / 中国医师杂志

Objective By comparing iron,copper,manganese,selenium and cobalt contents in serum of 135 patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction with that of control group.Methods Isoionic emission spectrometric assay.Results Iron,copper,manganese and cobalt contents in serum of the patients group increase(P

Current Status of Nutrient Fortification in Processed Foods and Food Fortification Policies in Other Countries

Nutrition fortification of processed foods with microelements is a popular practice in many countries to improve nutritional status of target population. In this study the current food fortification in Korea was evaluated and the regulations and guidelines for food fortification in other countries were presented. Most commonly added nutrients were calcium, vit.C, fiber, vit.Bs and iron. The level of fortified nutrients and the vehicle foods were variable. vit.C and fiber appeared to be overfortified in some foods and the necessity of fortification of these nutrients needs to be examined since the intakes of these elements appears to meet the RDA. Most of other nutrients such as vit.A, vit.B1, vit.B2, and iron were added at the level of 10~25% RDA per serving size. The vehicle foods for fortification were snacks, milk, ramyun, breakfast cereal, juices, candies and ready-to-eat retort pouch foods but not rice which is a staple food in Korea. The guideline and regulation for food fortification is required to ensure safe and proper supplementation of needed nutrients in processed foods.

Study on the Correlation Between Cold--Heat Warm--Cool Quality and Distribution of Inorganic Elements inRecipes / 中医杂志

By applying the methods of inter—element meter andmean line,decoction solution of 110 recipes were anal-ysed for the characteristics of distribution of inorganicelements.In those recipes containing more warm-heat drugs,the contents of most elements were higherthan the line of average value,while those with morecool—cold drugs,lower than the mean line,suggest-ing that the distribution value of inorganic elementsmay be a determining factor responsible for the cold-heat quality of a recipe.

Development of mini-instrument for tinnitus treatment / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To minimize the instrument.Method The modern Electronic Microelements is welded onto a printed circuit board.Conclusion After proof tests,this instrument can meet the need of smaller volume,light weight,convenient use and effective treatment.

Cytotoxic and proliferous effects of Nitraria tangutorum flavone on human A-704 strain cells / 中国药理学通报

Aim To observe the cytotoxic and proliferous effects of Nitraria tangutorum flavone(NTF)on human A-704 strain cells.Methods In vitro cultured human A-704 strain cells,the cytotoxic and proliferous effects of NTF on human A-704 strain cells were determined with methods of trypan-blue and clone formation,and the microelement in cell was detected with X-electron microscope scanning.Results ① The trypan-blue detection showed that the living cells in the NTF group(0.1,0.5 and 5 mg?L-1)and the 5-FU group were decreased by 33.8%~57.3%,35.8%~80.1%,60.8%~99% and 40.3%~59.6% at 6~18 hour after treatment,which significantly differed from those of the control group(P