Separation, characterization, and antiviral activity of colloidal phase state of Maxing Shigan Decoction / 中国中药杂志

This study focused on the separation, characterization, content determination, and antiviral efficacy research on colloidal particles with different sizes in Maxing Shigan Decoction(MXSG). The mixed colloidal phase of MXSG was initially separated into small colloidal particle segment(S), medium colloidal particle segment(M), and big colloidal particle segment(B) using ultrafiltration. Further fine separation was performed using size-exclusion chromatography. Dynamic light scattering(DLS) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM) were employed to characterize the size and morphology of the separated colloidal particles. UPLC-MS/MS was used to determine the content of ephedrine, amygdalin, glycyrrhizic acid, and the EDTA complexometric titration was used to measure the calcium(Ca~(2+)) content in different colloidal phases. Finally, a respiratory syncytial virus(RSV) infection mouse model was established using intranasal administration. The experimental groups included a blank group, a model group, a ribavirin group, an MXSG group, an S group, an M group, and a B group. Oral administration was given for treatment, and pathological changes in mouse lung tissue and organ indices were evaluated. The results of the study showed that the distribution of ephedrine, amygdalin, glycyrrhizic acid, and Ca~(2+) content was not uniform among different colloidal segments. Among them, the B segment had the highest proportions of the three components, except for Ca~(2+), accounting for 46.35%, 53.72%, and 92.36%, respectively. Size-exclusion chromatography separated colloidal particles with uniform morphology in the size range of 100-500 nm. Compared to the S and M segments, the B segment showed an increased lung index inhibition rate(38.31%), spleen index, and thymus index in RSV-infected mice, and it improved the infiltration of inflammatory cells and lung injury in the lung tissue of mice. The complex components in MXSG form colloidal particles of various sizes and morphologies through heating, and small-molecule active components such as ephedrine, amygdalin, glycyrrhizic acid, and Ca~(2+) participate in the assembly to varying degrees. The main material basis for the antiviral effect of MXSG is the colloidal particles with certain particle sizes formed by the assembly of active components during the heating process.

Clinical and pathological features of intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasms / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective:To investigate the clinical and pathological features and improve the acknowledgement of intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasm (ITPN) of pancreas.Methods:Six cases with ITPN in the Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University combined with 40 cases from PubMed and CNKI were retrospectively analyzed. There were 25 males and 21 females, aged (58.6±16.0) years. The clinical manifestations, pathological features, treatment and so on were analyzed.Results:All cases were treated with surgery. The main clinical symptoms were upper abdominal pain and discomfort (23 cases, 50.0%), followed by jaundice (9 cases, 19.6%). Seven cases (15.2%) had no clinical symptoms. Three cases (6.5%) had low back discomfort, chills and other rare symptoms, and 4 cases (8.7%) had no clinical symptoms mentioned in the literature. Tumors of 27 cases (58.7%) located in the head of the pancreas, 9 cases (19.6%) in the body and tail, 4 cases (8.7%) in the whole pancreas, 3 cases (6.5%) in the body, 2 cases (4.3%) in ampulla and 1 case (2.2%) in head and body. Most of the tumors located in the main pancreatic duct. Microscopically, back-to-back tubular glands were densely arranged, parts of them with papillary structure, with obvious cell atypia and many mitoses. Twenty-two cases (47.8%) of ITPN were completely confined to the pancreatic duct, and 24 cases (52.2%) were with associated invasive carcinoma. Tumor cells were positive for cytokeratin 7 and mucin 1, but negative for cytokeratin 20, synaptophysin, chromogranin and trypsin. Mucin 2, mucin 5AC and mucin 6 were negative in most cases. Ki-67 ranged from 10% to 70%.Conclusion:Pancreatic ITPNs were mostly located in the pancreatic head, confined to the main pancreatic duct, and were mostly manifested as pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen. Surgery was the main treatment. Tumors cells of ITPN were arranged in tubular and papillary, with severe epithelial atypia and special immunophenotype, parts of cases accompanied with associated invasive carcinoma.

Application of "major scientific issues and engineering technology difficulties in traditional Chinese medicine(2019-2021)" in national science and t echnology layout / 中国中药杂志

In order to judge the future development trend of science and technology, plan ahead and lay out the frontier technology fields and directions, China Association of Chinese Medicine(CACM) has launched consultation projects for collecting "major scienti-fic issues and engineering technology difficulties in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)" for the industry for three consecutive years since 2019. Up to now, 18 projects have been selected as major issues for research, and some experience and achievements have been made. These projects have been applied in important scientific and technological work such as scientific and technological planning and deployment at all levels of national, local, and scientific research institutions, the selection and cultivation of major national scientific and technological projects, and the construction of innovation bases, giving full play to the role of the think tank advisory committee of CACM. This study reviewed the selection of major issues for the first time, systematically combed its application in the national layout of science and technology, and put forward the existing problems and improvement suggestions, aiming to provide new ideas for further improving the selection of major issues and research direction, providing a theoretical basis and decision support for the national scientific and technological layout in the field of TCM, and promoting scientific and technological innovation to facilitate the high quality development of TCM.

Safety of interferon β-1a for treatment of COVID-19： a real-world study based on FAERS database / 上海预防医学

ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the safety of interferon β-1a for treatment of corona virus disease 2019 （COVID-19）， and to provide references for interferon β-1a's clinical application. MethodsThis study was conducted with the database from US Food and Drug Administration adverse event reporting system （FAERS） from January 1， 2015 to March 31， 2021. Information component （IC） and reporting odds ratio （ROR） methods were applied for signal mining. ResultsA total of 463 700 records of COVID-19 were selected for analysis， and 45 positive drug adverse event signals were detected. Headache （IC025=1.09， ROR025=2.28）， pyrexia （IC025=0.51， ROR025=1.51） and multiple sclerosis relapse （IC025=3.67， ROR025=14.71） were positive adverse events with higher frequency. Autoimmune disorder （IC025=4.42， ROR025=24.03）， streptococcal infection （IC025=4.12， ROR025=19.82）， and multiple sclerosis relapse （IC025=3.67， ROR025=14.71） were positive adverse events. Acute lung injury， cardio-respiratory arrest and metabolic acidosis were associated with a higher proportion and frequency of death. ConclusionThere are certain safety issues with interferon β-1a in the treatment of COVID-19， and some adverse events with high frequency and high death rate deserve further attention by medical staffs.

Clinical, imaging and pathological features of duodenal gangliocytic paraganglioma / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective:To study the clinical, imaging and pathological features of duodenal gangliocytic paraganglioma (DGP).Methods:The clinical, imaging and pathological data of patients with DGP treated at the Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University from January 2012 to October 2021 were retrospectively analyzed.Results:Of 8 patients with DGP, there were 7 males and 1 female, with a median age of 52 years (range 37 to 57 years). Five patients were asymptomatic and they were diagnosed on physical examination followed by investigations. Three patients presented with black stools. CT examination showed localized nodular thickening of the duodenum, with enhanced scanning showing obvious progressive contrast enhancement. Endoscopic ultrasonography showed a hypoechoic submucosal lesion in duodenal wall. Histologically, the neoplasm composed of three different cell types which included Schwann cells, epithelioid cells, and ganglioid cells. The Schwann cells expressed NF, NSE and S-100 proteins; the epithelioid cells expressed CK, NSE, Syn and CgA proteins; while the ganglioid cells expressed NSE, Syn, CgA and NF proteins. Endoscopic submucosal dissection was performed in 2 patients and surgical resection was performed in 6 patients.Conclusion:DGP is a rare benign neurogenic tumor which is most commonly found in the duodenum. It has a good prognosis. Imaging and endoscopic examinations demonstrated a submucosal mass. The main treatment are endoscopic resection and local surgical resection.

Ginsenoside Rd inhibits migration and invasion of tongue cancer cells through H19/miR-675-5p/CDH1 axis

Abstract Objective Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is an oral cancer, with high malignancy and frequent early migration and invasion. Only a few drugs can treat tongue cancer. Ginsenoside Rd is a ginseng extract with anti-cancer effects. Many noncoding RNAs are abnormally expressed in tongue cancer, thus influencing its occurrence and development. H19 and miR-675-5p can promote cancer cell growth. This study aimed to analyze the regulation effect of ginsenoside Rd on H19 and miR-675-5p in tongue cancer. Methodology We used CCK8 and flow cytometry to study the growth and apoptosis. Transwell assay was used to assess invasion; wound-healing assay to assess migration; and colony formation assays to test the ability of cells to form colonies. H19, miR-675-5p, and CDH1 expressions were analyzed by qPCR. E-cadherin expression was detected using western blot. CRISPR/cas9 system was used for CDH1 knockout. Results Ginsenoside Rd inhibited the growth and increased the apoptosis of SCC9 cells. Ginsenoside Rd also inhibited the migration and invasion of SCC9 cells. H19 and miR-675-5p were highly expressed, while CDH1 and E-cadherin expressions were low. H19 and miR-675-5p promoted SCC9 metastasis. In contrast, CDH1 and E-cadherin inhibited the metastasis of SCC9 cells. Bioinformatics analysis showed that miR-675-5p was associated with CDH1. H19 and miR-675-5p expressions decreased after ginsenoside Rd treatment, while CDH1 and E-cadherin expressions increased. Conclusions Ginsenoside Rd inhibits tongue cancer cell migration and invasion via the H19/miR-675-5p/CDH1 axis.

Establishment and validation of a new predictive equation with multiple risk factors for the development of cardiorenal syndrome type 1 in patients with acute myocardial infarction / 中华心血管病杂志

Objective: To investigate the independent risk factors of cardiorenal syndrome type 1 (CRS1) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and to build a predictive equation for the development of CRS1 in these patients. Method: Consecutive inpatients with AMI, who hospitalized from January 2017 to December 2018 in the Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, were enrolled in this case-control study. Patients were divided into CRS1 group and non-CRS1 group according to the presence or absence of CRS1.The clinical data were collected through the electronic medical record system of Hunan Provincial People's Hospital. The matching process was conducted with a minimum-distance scoring method and a 1∶1 match between the CRS1 group and the no-CRS1 group, the propensity score was calculated through the logistic regression model. Factors with statistically significant differences in univariate analysis were included in the multivariate logistic regression model to analyze the risk factors of AMI patients with CRS1, then the independent risk factors were used to establish a predicting equation for CRS1 by logistic regression function for model building. Area under the curve (AUC) value and the best cut-off value of the combined predictors was determined according to the ROC curve. Python 3.8 software was used to perform 10-fold cross-validation on modeling samples. Results: A total of 942 patients were included, there were 113 cases in CRS1 group and 829 cases in non-CRS1 group. Ultimately, 99 CRS1 patients were successfully matched to 99 non-CRS1 patient using 1∶1 matching. After propensity score matching, the baseline age and sex along with heart rate, mean arterial pressure, percentage of people with a history of diabetes, hypertension, ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia time, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin Ⅱ receptor blockers use, and β receptor blocker use were similar between the two groups(all P>0.05). The contrast agent dosage was also similar between the two groups (P=0.266). The peak cardiac troponin I (cTnI), N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP), white blood cell count, base estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), albumin and hemoglobin levels were statistically significant between the two groups (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that decreased baseline eGFR, increased NT-proBNP, peak cTnI concentrations and white blood cell count were independent risk factors of CRS1 in AMI patients (all P<0.01).The predicting equation of the combined predictor was established by transforming the logistic model equation, L=0.031×cTnI+0.000 2×NT-proBNP-0.024×eGFR+0.254×white blood cell count, where L represented the combined predictor. ROC curve analysis indicated that the AUC of the peak cTnI, NT-proBNP, baseline eGFR, white blood cell count, and combined predictor were 0.76, 0.85, 0.79, 0.81, and 0.92 respectively (all P<0.05), and the cutoff value of combined predictor was 2.6. The AUC of ROC curve after the model's ten-fold cross validation was 0.89. Conclusions: Decreased baseline eGFR, increased NT-proBNP, peak cTnI concentrations and white blood cell count are the independent risk factors for CRS1 in AMI patients. The combined predictor equation based on the above 4 biomarkers presents a good predictive value for CRS1 in AMI patients.

Cesarean section does not affect neonatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated with preterm premature rupture of membranes / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

BACKGROUND@#Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is associated with high neonatal morbidity and mortality. However, the influences of cesarean section (CS) on neonatal outcomes in preterm pregnancies complicated with PPROM are not well elucidated. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of delivery modes on neonatal outcomes among pregnant women with PPROM.@*METHODS@#A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in 39 public hospitals in 14 cities in the mainland of China from January 1st, 2011 to December 31st, 2011. A total of 2756 singleton pregnancies complicated with PPROM were included. Adverse neonatal outcomes including early neonatal death, birth asphyxia, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), pneumonia, infection, birth trauma, and 5-min/10-min Apgar scores were obtained from the hospital records. Binary variables and ordinal variables were respectively calculated by binary logistic regressions and ordinal regression. Numerical variables were compared by multiple linear regressions.@*RESULTS@#In total, 2756 newborns were involved in the analysis. Among them, 1166 newborns (42.31%) were delivered by CS and 1590 newborns belonged to vaginal delivery (VD) group. The CS proportion of PPROM obviously increased with the increase of gestational age (χ = 5.014, P = 0.025). Compared with CS group, VD was associated with a higher risk of total newborns mortality (odds ratio [OR], 2.38; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.102-5.118; P = 0.027), and a lower level of pneumonia (OR, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.126-0.811; P = 0.016). However, after multivariable adjustment and stratification for gestational age, only pneumonia was significantly related with CS in 28 to 34 weeks group (OR, 0.34; 95% CI, 0.120-0.940; P = 0.038). There were no differences regarding to other adverse outcomes in the two groups, including neonatal mortality, birth asphyxia, Apgar scores, RDS, pneumonia, and sepsis.@*CONCLUSIONS@#The proportion of CS of pregnant women with PPROM was very high in China. The mode of delivery does not affect neonatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated with PPROM.

Clinical Implication of the Presence of Notch Wave in ECG for Patients With Left Circumflex Artery-related Acute Myocardial Infarction / 中国循环杂志

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical implication of notch (N) Wave in ECG for patients with left circumflex artery-related acute myocardial infarction. Methods: A total of 416 patients with left circumflex artery-related acute myocardial infarction hospitalized in our hospital from January 2013 to December 2016 were included in this study. According to the electrocardiogram, 156 people were divided into ST segment elevation myocardial infarction group, 108 patients in N wave non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction group, and 152 patients in non-N wave NSTEMI group. Troponin I and creatine kinase isoenzyme, hospitalization to operation time, vascular lesion site and degree, the intraoperative and postoperative complications were compared among the 3 groups. Results: Troponin I and creatine kinase isoenzyme levels were significantly lower in non-N wave NSTEMI group than in STEMI group and N wave NSTEMI group (P<0.05). The occurrence rate of no-reflow phenomenon was significantly higher in N wave NSTEMI group than in STEMI group and non N wave NSTEMI group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in incidence of cardiac shock, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular aneurysm and death rate among the 3 groups(P>0.05). Incidence rate of lesion located in the proximal and middle section of left circumflex artery as well as the mean vascular stenosis degree were significantly lower, while incidence rate of lesion located in the distal section of left circumflex artery and obtuse marginal branches was significantly higher in non N wave NSTEMI group than in STEMI group and N wave NSTEMI group(P<0.05). Conclusions: Presence of Notch wave in ECG is associated with higher incidence of lesion located in the proximal and middle section of left circumflex artery, larger infarct size and higher incidence of no-reflow in patients with left circumflex artery-related acute myocardial infarction.

Effects of active components group of Xiaoxuming decoction on brain mitochondria in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion rats during early recovery period / 中国中药杂志

To observe the effect of active components group of Xiaoxuming decoction (XXMD) on brain mitochondria in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion rats during early recovery period, and study its protective mechanism for nerves in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion rats during early recovery period. Cerebral ischemia model of middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats was established by suture method, and reperfusion was conducted 2 h later. The degree of cerebral ischemia in rats was evaluated by using Zea-Longa's standard grading method, and the model rats were randomly divided into model group, Xiaoxuming decoction active components low, medium and high dose groups and positive drug Ginaton group, with sham operated rats as control group. Gradient centrifugation was used to extract the mitochondria from rat brain after 5 days of drug administration. Then the mitochondrial respiratory function was measured by Clark oxygen electrode method; mitochondrial membrane potential and the mitochondrial reactive oxygen species(ROS) level were detected by fluorescence probe methods; and the activity of mitochondrial succinodehydrogenase (SDH) and the content of ATP in the ischemic region of MCAO rats were measured by spectrophotometric method. The results showed that as compared with the model group, XXMD could significantly improve mitochondrial respiratory activity, increase the activity of SDH, reduce the level of ROS, increase mitochondrial membrane potential and obviously promote the synthesis of ATP in brain tissues. The results indicated that XXMD active components group could alleviate the energy metabolism disorders, protect brain mitochondrial damage and improve mitochondrial function in MCAO rats, which may be the mechanism of its neuroprotection activity.

Function and structure analysis of premembrane and envelope proteins of Zika virus / 中国人兽共患病学报

The premembrane and envelope proteins (prM-E),which contains the mainly protective antigen related with virulence and tropism,are the primary structural protein of flavivirus.However,prM-E in ZIKV is rarely understood.We have analyzed the structure and biological effects of prM-E in ZIKV by bionformatics methods.The prM-E proteins virus-like particles of dengue virus was introduced in the present.Then,the prM-E proteins virus like particles of ZIKV was prospected.

Anti-platelet/anti-coagulation and their prognosis in advanced aged patients with ACS complicated atri-al fibrillation after PCI / 心血管康复医学杂志

Objective:To explore anti-platelet/anti-coagulation treatment and their influence on prognosis in advanced aged patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)complicated atrial fibrillation (AF)after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).Methods:A total of 204 advanced aged ACS + AF patients treated in our heart center were se-lected.All patients received CHA2 DS2 Vasc score assessment,male had score ≥2 scores and female had score ≥3 scores.A total of 160 cases received dual anti-platelet therapy combined anticoagulant treatment of warfarin,and they were randomly divided into low intensity group [n=80,international normalized ratio (INR)remained 1.8~2.3]and high intensity group (n=80,INR remained 2.3~2.8),both groups were followed up for 18 months.Inci-dence rates of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE),ischemic and hemorrhage events were observed.Results:Both groups were followed up for a mean 18 months,and there were no significant differ-ence in all-cause mortality,incidence rates of MACCE and fatal hemorrhage between two groups,P > 0.05 all.Compared with low intensity group,there were significant rise in incidence rates of severe hemorrhage (3.8% vs. 12.5%),P <0.05.Conclusion:Low intensity warfarin anticoagulant therapy can effectively reduce incidence rates of MACCE and ischemic events,and incidence rate of hemorrhage events is low in advanced aged ACS + AF pa-tients after PCI.

Anti-platelet/anti-coagulation and their prognosis in advanced aged patients with ACS complicated atri-al fibrillation after PCI / 心血管康复医学杂志

Objective:To explore anti-platelet/anti-coagulation treatment and their influence on prognosis in advanced aged patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)complicated atrial fibrillation (AF)after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).Methods:A total of 204 advanced aged ACS + AF patients treated in our heart center were se-lected.All patients received CHA2 DS2 Vasc score assessment,male had score ≥2 scores and female had score ≥3 scores.A total of 160 cases received dual anti-platelet therapy combined anticoagulant treatment of warfarin,and they were randomly divided into low intensity group [n=80,international normalized ratio (INR)remained 1.8~2.3]and high intensity group (n=80,INR remained 2.3~2.8),both groups were followed up for 18 months.Inci-dence rates of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE),ischemic and hemorrhage events were observed.Results:Both groups were followed up for a mean 18 months,and there were no significant differ-ence in all-cause mortality,incidence rates of MACCE and fatal hemorrhage between two groups,P > 0.05 all.Compared with low intensity group,there were significant rise in incidence rates of severe hemorrhage (3.8% vs. 12.5%),P <0.05.Conclusion:Low intensity warfarin anticoagulant therapy can effectively reduce incidence rates of MACCE and ischemic events,and incidence rate of hemorrhage events is low in advanced aged ACS + AF pa-tients after PCI.

Hypouricemic and nephroprotective effects of total flavonoids from the residue of supercritical CO[2] extraction of Humulus lupulus in potassium oxonate-induced mice

Total flavonoids of Humulus lupulus [TFHL] were prepared using ethanol extraction, liquid-liquid partition and purification with polyamide resin. Different dose of TFHL were orally administered to normal and hyperuricemic mice for 7 days. The xanthine oxidase [XOD] inhibitory activity and hypouricemic effects of TFHL on potassium oxonate-induced hyperuricemic mice were examined. The TFHL showed very potent XOD inhibitory activity with IC[50]=66.8 micro g/mL. At a single oral dose of 100mg/kg TFHL, the serum uric acid levels of hyperuricemic mice significantly decreased [P<0.01] compared with a hyperuricemic control group, and the XOD activity was inhibited by 22%. Moreover, TFHL has a protective role against potassium oxonate-induced renal damage in mice. The results suggested that TFHL could be used as a promising drug or ingredient for treatment of hyperuricemia and gout

Neuroprotective effect of active components of Xiaoxuming decoction on focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats during early recovery period / 中国药理学通报

Aim To explore the protective effect of ac-tive components of Xiaoxuming decoction ( XXMD ) on focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats dur-ing early recovery period .Methods The ischemia and reperfusion of middle cerebral artery model rats were established by nylon wire with 2 hours ischemic time on healthy male SD rats .The models of MCAO were eval-uated by Zea-Longa′s standard score .The model rats were randomly divided into sham operation group , the ischemia/reperfusion model group , the active compo-nents group of Xiaoxuming decoction and the positive group (extract of ginkgo biloba leaves EGb 761).Rats were orally administrated with different drugs 24 h after operation for up to 14 days, once a day.The effect of active components of Xiaoxuming decoction on behavior changes of MCAO rats in different recovery period was evaluated by a series of behavioral assessent methods such as modified neurological severity scores and cor-ner test.The infarct volume was observed by TTC stai-ning.Moreover, the contents of MDA and the activities of GSH-Px, SOD and NOS in the penumbra and core tissues of rat brain were detected by spectrophotometric method.Results Compared with the I/R model group, the active components group of XXMD could significantly alleviate the neurological deficit scores with prolonged administration . The motion function tended to be normal , stayed longer on the balance beam, sensory function gradually restored sensitivity , reduced the radio of turning to the right .Among them , compared with model group , the active components of XXMD could effectively improve the neurological dys-function after five days of administration ( P<0.05, P<0.01).Meanwhile, the active components of Xiaox-uming decoction could significantly reduce the infarct volume percentage in the cerebral tissue on post opera-tion day 5 and 14(P<0.01).In addition, the active components of XXMD could reduce the content of MDA and the activity of NOS , increase the activity of SOD and GSH-Px.Conclusion The active components of XXMD can generate neuroprotective effect in early stage of recovery and may play a major role in regula-ting the level of oxidative stress in rat brain .

Survey of radiation baseline level in Ninghai areas adjacent to the Sanmen Nuclear Power Station / 上海预防医学

Objective To obtain the environmental gamma radiation dose and the radioactivity level of environment medium in the Ninghai areas adjacent to Sanmen Nuclear Power Station before the Station running, and to establish the baseline data for environmental background radiation. Methods The environmental gamma radiation rate and cumulative dose was measured by sodium iodide scintillation detection and cumulative dose of thermoluminescence method.The total αand total βof water source in the monitoring areas was detected by low background αor βdetector, and the radionuclide in the food samples was detected byγ-ray spectrometer. Results Annual effective dose per residents in surveillance areas was 0.928 mSv.γ-ray of field external radiation dose rate was (98.32 ±21.08) nGy/h, and the annual cumulative environmental radiation dose was ( 1.040 ±0.044 ) mSv.There were seasonal differences in theγ-ray of field external radiation dose rate and cumulative environmental radiation dose.γ-ray of external radiation dose rate and the annual environmental cumulative dose in the range of 20 km was higher than in the range of 10 km and 30 km, but there were no statistical significance.Radioactive detection value of food samples were much less than the national standards, and the total radioactivity index of water source samples can be up to the national standard of drinking water. Conclusion Radioactive background in Ninghai areas adjacent to the Sanmen Nuclear Power Station was in the normal range, and there was seasonal variations.The study established baseline data for environmental background radiation before the Sanmen Nuclear Power Station running.In the future, the food sample monitoring should be focused on the artificial radionuclide 90 Sr, 137 Cs, 131 I , etc.

Differential expression of bone morphogenetic protein and activin membrane-bound inhibitor in mouse adipose tissues and primary preadipocytes / 南方医科大学学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the expression profiles of bone morphogenetic protein and activin membrane-bound inhibitor (BAMBI) during the development of mouse adipose tissue.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The total RNA was extracted for real-time PCR for amplification of BAMBI mRNA from the suprascapular brown adipose tissue (BAT) and subcutaneous (inguinal) and visceral (gonadal) white adipose tissue (sWAT and vWAT, respectively) of mice at various embryonic and postnatal stages, as well as from isolated primary preadipocytes during differentiation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In BAT, BAMBI mRNA levels exhibited a transient increase, peaking at day 0 (D0) and declined thereafter. sWAT and vWAT could be isolated from mice from postnatal D21 onwards, in which BAMBI mRNA levels were the highest and decreased at 8 weeks and 6 months. BAMBI mRNA levels were also significantly reduced in primary preadipocytes isolated from vWAT after induced differentiation. BAMBI mRNA expression level was higher in vWAT than in sWAT and BAT at the same developmental stages.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>BAMBI is differentially expressed in different adipose tissues and developmental stages, which supports the hypothesis that BAMBI plays a pivotal role in the development of adipose tissues.</p>

Pleurotus nebrodensis polysaccharide (PN-S) enhances the immunity of immunosuppressed mice / 中国天然药物

In the present study, the effects of Pleurotus nebrodensis polysaccharide (PN-S) on the immune functions of immunosuppressed mice were determined. The immunosuppressed mouse model was established by treating the mice with cyclophosphamide (40 mg/kg/2d, CY) through intraperitoneal injection. The results showed that PN-S administration significantly reversed the CY-induced weight loss, increased the thymic and splenic indices, and promoted proliferation of T lymphocyte, B lymphocyte, and macrophages. PN-S also enhanced the activity of natural killer cells and increased the immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels in the serum. In addition, PN-S treatment significantly increased the phagocytic activity of mouse peritoneal macrophages. PN-S also increased the levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interferon-γ (INF-γ), and nitric oxide (NOS) in splenocytes. qRT-PCR results also indicated that PN-S increased the mRNA expression of IL-6, TNF-α, INF-γ, and nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in the splenocytes. These results suggest that PN-S treatment enhances the immune function of immunosuppressed mice. This study may provide a basis for the application of this fungus in adjacent immunopotentiating therapy against cancer and in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression.

The polysaccharide isolated from Pleurotus nebrodensis (PN-S) shows immune-stimulating activity in RAW264.7 macrophages / 中国天然药物

A novel Pleurotus nebrodensis polysaccharide (PN-S) was purified and characterized, and its immune-stimulating activity was evaluated in RAW264.7 macrophages. PN-S induced the proliferation of RAW264.7 cells in a dose-dependent manner, as determined by the MTT assay. After exposure to PN-S, the phagocytosis of the macrophages was significantly improved, with remarkable changes in morphology being observed. Flow cytometric analysis demonstrated that PN-S promoted RAW264.7 cells to progress through S and G2/M phases. PN-S treatment enhanced the productions of interleukin-6 (IL-6), nitric oxide (NO), interferon gamma (INF-γ), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the macrophages, with up-regulation of mRNA expressions of interleukin-6 (IL-6), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), interferon gamma(INF-γ) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) being observed in a dose-dependent manner, as measured by qRT-PCR. In conclusion, these results suggest that the purified PN-S can improve immunity by activating macrophages.