Clinical observation of Tuina combined with Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang in the treatment of rectocele / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)combined with Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang(Middle Jiao-supplementing and Qi-boosting Decoction)in the treatment of rectocele of Qi sinking due to spleen deficiency.Methods:A total of 108 patients with rectocele(grades Ⅰ and Ⅱ)were randomly divided into a Chinese medicine group and a Tuina+Chinese medicine group,with 54 cases in each group.Both groups were treated with Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang,and the Tuina+Chinese medicine group was treated with additional Tuina manipulation.The score of clinical symptoms and grade of rectocele were observed and compared between the two groups.Results:After treatment,39 cases were cured,10 cases were effective,and 5 cases failed in the Tuina+Chinese medicine group,making a total effective rate of 90.7%.In the Chinese medicine group,26 cases were cured,16 cases were effective,and 12 cases failed,making a total effective rate of 77.8%.The efficacy difference between the two groups was statistically significant,checked by the rank-sum test(P＜0.05).After treatment,the grades of rectocele in the two groups were statistically different from those before treatment(P＜0.05),and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P＜0.05).After treatment,the score of each item and the total score of traditional Chinese medicine symptoms in the two groups were lower than those before treatment,and the differences within the group were statistically significant(P＜0.05).The score of each item and the total score of the Tuina+Chinese medicine group were lower than those of the Chinese medicine group,and the differences between the two groups were statistically significant(P＜0.05).Conclusion:Tuina plus Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang has better clinical efficacy than Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang alone in the treatment of rectocele of Qi sinking due to spleen deficiency.

Mechanism of Xianglian Huazhuo Prescription Against Chronic Atrophic Gastritis Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of Xianglian Huazhuo prescription in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis （CAG） based on network pharmacology and animal experiments，so as to provide scientific basis for clinical application. MethodThe possible targets and pathways of Xianglian Huazhuo prescription in the treatment of CAG were obtained based on the prediction of network pharmacology. The CAG rat model was induced by sodium salicylate，N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine （MNNG） and hunger and satiety disorder. Then the CAG rats were treated with Xianglian Huazhuo prescription and morodan for 60 days. After administration，the rats were sacrificed，and the content of interleukin-6 （IL-6），tumor necrosis factor-α （TNF-α），interleukin-1β （IL-1β） and vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF） in serum was determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay（ELISA）. In addition， the protein expression of Bad and Bcl-2 in gastric mucosa was detected by immunohistochemistry （IHC）. ResultA total of 241 active components of Xianglian Huazhuo prescription and 53 core targets were obtained. Xianglian Huazhuo prescription affected multiple biological processes，such as cell proliferation and apoptosis，inflammatory reaction，regulation of DNA metabolism，and cell response to redox，as well as phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B （PI3K/Akt），TNF，mitogen-activated protein kinase （MAPK），cancer and cancer-related signaling pathways. The animal model verification showed that Xianglian Huazhuo prescription lowered the levels of IL-6，TNF-α，IL-1β and VEGF in serum of CAG rats，and reduced the protein expression of Bad and Bcl-2 in gastric tissue. ConclusionXianglian Huazhuo prescription could regulate PI3K/Akt signal pathway and improve gastric mucosal injury in CAG by participating in biological processes such as cell proliferation，apoptosis and inflammation.

Mechanism of Xianglian Huazhuo Prescription Against Chronic Atrophic Gastritis Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of Xianglian Huazhuo prescription in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis （CAG） based on network pharmacology and animal experiments，so as to provide scientific basis for clinical application. MethodThe possible targets and pathways of Xianglian Huazhuo prescription in the treatment of CAG were obtained based on the prediction of network pharmacology. The CAG rat model was induced by sodium salicylate，N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine （MNNG） and hunger and satiety disorder. Then the CAG rats were treated with Xianglian Huazhuo prescription and morodan for 60 days. After administration，the rats were sacrificed，and the content of interleukin-6 （IL-6），tumor necrosis factor-α （TNF-α），interleukin-1β （IL-1β） and vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF） in serum was determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay（ELISA）. In addition， the protein expression of Bad and Bcl-2 in gastric mucosa was detected by immunohistochemistry （IHC）. ResultA total of 241 active components of Xianglian Huazhuo prescription and 53 core targets were obtained. Xianglian Huazhuo prescription affected multiple biological processes，such as cell proliferation and apoptosis，inflammatory reaction，regulation of DNA metabolism，and cell response to redox，as well as phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B （PI3K/Akt），TNF，mitogen-activated protein kinase （MAPK），cancer and cancer-related signaling pathways. The animal model verification showed that Xianglian Huazhuo prescription lowered the levels of IL-6，TNF-α，IL-1β and VEGF in serum of CAG rats，and reduced the protein expression of Bad and Bcl-2 in gastric tissue. ConclusionXianglian Huazhuo prescription could regulate PI3K/Akt signal pathway and improve gastric mucosal injury in CAG by participating in biological processes such as cell proliferation，apoptosis and inflammation.

Haze weather health protection behavior and associated factors in adolescents / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To investigate adolescent haze weather health protection behavior, and to provide scientific basis for behavioral intervention and health guidance for adolescents in haze weather.@*Methods@#From June 2015 to April 2016, 1 025 adolescents were selected from 22 classes in two middle schools of Baoding City, Hebei Province, by stratified cluster sampling method. General information questionnaire and the Brief Haze Weather Health Protection Behavior Assessment Scale Adolescent Version (BHWHPBAS AV) were used. Multiple linear regressions were conducted to explore factors affecting adolescent haze weather health protection behavior. Different models were used to confirm associations between influencing factors and BHWHPBAS AV scores.@*Results@#Adolescents had a low overall score of BHWHPBASAV (45.81±13.16). The score rate of self adjustment after haze weather was the highest (64.54%). The score rate of obtaining relevant knowledge before haze weather was the lowest (50.28%). Compared with adolescents in urban area, rural adolescents had a lower BHWHPBAS AV score ( β=-3.20, P <0.01). Compared with students (living with parents), those living without parents had a lower BHWHPBAS AV score ( β=-4.16, P =0.01). Compared with students never receive physical examination,those had received physical examination during the past years had a higher BHWHPBAS AV score ( β=4.44，5.66，9.04, P <0.01). Compared with students with no knowledge of respiratory system diseases, those with moderate to sufficient knowledge had a higher BHWHPBAS AV score ( β=9.34，12.19，P <0.01). These associations were stable and consistent.Multiple linear regression analysis showed that residence, residence with parents, physical examination and knowledge of respiratory diseases were the relevant factors of BHWHPBAS AV score ( P <0.05).@*Conclusion@#Adolescent haze weather health protection behavior level is low and is affected by many factors. Cooperation should be strengthened to conduct behavioral interventions and health guidance on haze health protection for adolescents, so as to promote healthy growth of adolescents.

In vitro experimental study on the mechanical properties of biodegradable polymer stents / 生物医学工程学杂志

experimental test for mechanical properties of a vascular stent is a main method to evaluate its effectiveness and safety, which is of great significance to the clinical applications. In this study, a comparative study of planar, V-groove and radial compression methods for the radial support property test were performed, and the effects of compression rate and circumferential position on the test results were conducted. Based on the three-point bending method, the influences of compression rate and circumferential position on flexibility were also explored. And then a best test proposal was selected to evaluate the radial support property and flexibility of the three self-designed stents and the comparative biodegradable vascular stent (BVS) (BVS1.1, Abbott Vascular, USA) with different outside diameters of 1.4 mm, 1.7 mm and 2.4 mm. The results show that the developing trends of the compression load with the compression displacement measured by the three radial support property test methods are the same, but normalized radial force values are quite different. The planar compression method is more suitable for comparing the radial support properties of stents with different diameters and structures. Compression rate has no obvious effect on the testing results of both the radial support property and flexibility. Compression circumferential position has a great impact on testing radial support property with the planar or V-groove compression methods and testing flexibility with three-point bending method. The radial support properties of all the three self-designed stents are improved at a certain degree compared to that of the BVS stent. The study has better guide significance and reference value for testing mechanical properties of vascular stents.

Simvastatin promotes murine osteoclasts apoptosis through NFATc1 pathway / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the mechanism by which simvastatin (SIM) regulates osteoclast apoptosis.@*METHODS@#Murine macrophage RAW264.7 cells were divided into 5 groups, namely group A (control group), group B (sRANKL+ M-CSF), group C (SIM+sRANKL+M-CSF), group D (VIVIT peptide+sRANKL+ M-CSF), and group E (SIM+VIVIT peptide+sRANKL+M-CSF). WST-1 assay was used to assess the effects of simvastatin on the proliferation activity of the osteoclasts, and flow cytometry was performed to analyze the effects of SIM and VIVIVIT peptide (a NFATc1 pathway inhibitor) on apoptosis of the osteoclasts. The translocation of NFATc1 into the nucleus was investigated using immunofluorescence assay, and Western blotting was employed to assess the effect of SIM on the phosphorylation of NFATc1 in the nucleus.@*RESULTS@#WST-1 assay showed that SIM (1×10 mol/L) treatment for 24 and 48 h significantly inhibited the proliferation of the osteoclasts (=0.039 and 0.022, respectively). Compared with the control group, the SIM-treated osteoclasts exhibited significantly reduced cell percentage in G0/G1 phase (=0.041) and increased cells in sub-G1 phase (=0.028) with obvious cell apoptosis. DAPI staining and flow cytometry showed that both SIM and VIVIVIT peptide alone significantly promoted osteoclast apoptosis (=0.002 and 0.015, respectively), and their combination produced a similar pro-apoptosis effect (=0.08). Immunofluorescence and Western blotting showed that SIM significantly inhibited the intranuclear translocation of NFATc1 and the phosphorylation of NFATc1 pathway protein (=0.013).@*CONCLUSIONS@#SIM promotes osteoclast apoptosis through NFATc1 signaling pathway.

Mechanical Properties and Biological Characteristics of the Porous 3D-Printed β-TCP Composite Scaffolds / 医用生物力学

Objective To study the mechanical properties and biological characteristics of 3D-printed porous β-tricalcium phosphate ［β-Ca3(PO4)2, β-TCP］ scaffolds, so as to provide guidance for the design of composite scaffolds in animal experimentation. Methods Poly 1,8-octanediol citrate (POC), a kind of novel biodegradable materials, was used as the adhesive. The 3D-printed porous β-TCP scaffolds were fabricated by fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology, and Gly-Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser (GRGDS), a kind of polypeptides, was added into the scaffolds to improve the adhesive property of cells. The optical microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used to observe the micro-pore architectures of those scaffolds. The material testing machine was used to conduct compressive test on the scaffolds, and the water contact angles of the scaffolds were measured. The cell adhesion rate and proliferation rate of the scaffolds were also tested by in vitro cell experiment. The model of SD rat skull defects was repaired by the scaffolds, and the osteogenic ability in vivo was further studied. Results The GRGDS, remaining active, was evenly distributed in the composite scaffolds. The micro-pore architectures of the polypeptide modified scaffolds changed, with improvement in cell adhesion rate, while the compressive modulus, water contact angle and osteogenic ability in vivo of the scaffolds were not obviously affected. Conclusions The cell adhesion capacity of β-TCP composite scaffolds modified by polypeptide improved significantly, while the mechanical properties and hydrophilicity, osteogenic ability in vivo of the scaffolds were not affected very much. These research results provide new ideas for reconstruction of scaffolds for repairing bone defects in clinic, and a laboratory basis for further clinical application of this scaffold.

's extraordinary acupoints for the ovarian function of polycystic ovary syndrome:a randomized controlled pilot trial / 中国针灸

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To preliminary assess the efficacy of's extraordinary acupoints for the ovarian function of polycystic ovary syndrome.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Fifty-six patients were randomized into an acupuncture group and a western medication group. In the acupuncture group, the acupoints were Fuke, Huanchao, Tianhuang (Yinlingquan, SP 9), Renhuang (Sanyinjiao, SP 6), Guanyuan (CV 4), Zigong (EX-CA 1). The treatment was used twice a week for continuous 12 weeks. In the western medication group, patients were given diane-35 for 3 menstrual cycles, once a day for 21 days with 7 days between the two sessions. The ratio of luteinizing hormone/flitropin (LH/FSH) was taken as the primary index, while the secondary indices were serum testosterone (T), FSH, LH, body mass index (BMI), the condition of ovary and menstruation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>①After treatment, the ratio of LH/FSH declined in both the two groups (<0.05,<0.01). The decreasing values of the two groups were not significantly different (>0.05). ②T, LH and BMI dropped in the two groups (<0.05,<0.01). The decreasing values of the three indices between the two groups were not significantly different (all>0.05). ③The size of ovary did not change significantly after treatment in the two groups (both>0.05), but the reduction degree of ovary size of the acupuncture group was larger than that of the western medication group (<0.05). The ovary number of more than 10 foliiculi in single ovary in the acupuncture group reduced compared with that before treatment (<0.05). The reduction degree of ovary number with the above feature was not significantly different between the two groups (>0.05). ④The times and days of menstruation within 3 months increased significantly in the two groups (all<0.01), without significance of different valves between the two groups (both>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b> 's extraordinary acupoints could improve the ovarian function of polycystic ovary syndrome, whose effect is similar as diane-35.</p>

Prospective study on central line-associated bloodstream infection among critically ill children in 2012-2015 / 中国感染控制杂志

Objective To evaluate the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infection(CLABSI) among critically ill children, and provide basis for making preventive and control measures.Methods Prospective surveillance was performed to monitor CLABSI among children (including neonates) with central lines in 7 children's intensive care units(ICUs) from January 2012 to December 2015.Results Of 37 712 hospitalized patients, the overall length of hospital stay were 268 531 days, the overall central line-day was 57 639, utilization rate of central line was 21.46%;126 patients had CLABSI, CLABSI rate per 1 000 central line-days was 2.19, there was no significant difference in the CLABSI rate among each year(P>0.05);CLABSI rate in the third quarter was higher than that in other quarters(all P<0.05,compared with the first quarter,RR[95%CI]=1.98[1.20, 3.29]);CLABSI rates were different among different types of ICUs, surgical neonatal ICU (SNICU)(6.12/1 000 central line-days) was higher than other types of ICUs (all P<0.05, compared with pediatric ICUs[PICUs], RR[95%CI]=3.02[1.51-6.04]).126 patients with CLABSI were isolated 139 strains of pathogenic bacteria, the main pathogens were Klebsiella pneumoniae (20.86%) and Staphylococcus epidermidis (15.83%).Conclusion Critically ill children in SNICU are high risk population of CLABSI infection, intensified intervention measures should be developed for the department , so as to reduce CLABSI effectively.

Survey on hygienic status of large bottles of medical ultrasonic coupling gel / 中国感染控制杂志

Objective To investigate the hygienic status of large bottles of medical ultrasonic coupling gel in medical institution.Methods From February 2012 to April 2016, microbial contamination of large bottles of medical ultrasonic coupling gel in a women and children''s hospital was investigated and analyzed through on-the-spot random sampling and detection method.Results A total of 170 large bottles of medical ultrasonic coupling gel specimens were collected, 25 specimens were qualified, the qualified rate was 14.71％.Specimens were mainly from inpatient wards(58.24％) and operating departments(21.76％);there was no statistical difference in the qualified rate of specimens in each department(P>0.05).Contamination rates of coupling gel before and after the opening were both>80％, difference was not significant(P>0.05).A total of 145 strains of pathogenic bacteria were isolated, 18 of which were from unopened bottles, and 127 from opened bottles.Burkholderia cepacia was the main strain in both unopened and opened bottles, which accounting for 83.33％ and 54.33％ respectively,in addition, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens were also isolated from opened bottles, both were 15.75％, mixed contamination bacteria all included Serratia marcescens Conclusion The total bacteria counts in medical ultrasonic coupling gel in large bottles exceed the standard seriously, the manufacturer should strictly observe the quality control standards, medical institutions should adopt effective cleaning and disinfection measures.

Prevalence of healthcare-associated infection in a children's hospital in Guangzhou in 2014 / 中国感染控制杂志

Objective To investigate the prevalence of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)in a children's spe-cialty hospital in Guangzhou in 2014.Methods A cross-sectional survey was undertaken to investigate the preva-lence of HAI among all hospitalized patients on September 17,2014.Results A total of 997 patients were investiga-ted,30 patients developed 32 times of HAI,HAI rate and HAI case rate were 3.01% and 3.21% respectively. The main infection sites were upper respiratory tract(n= 11,34.38% );the departments with higher HAI prevalence rates were intensive care unit(ICU,3 .99% )and pediatric internal medicine department(3 .60% );the rate of etio-logical examination in patients with HAI accounted for 93 .33% ,a total of 24 strains of pathogens were isolated,6 of which were virus (25 . 00% ),6 were fungi (25 . 00% ),11 were bacteria (45 . 83% ),and 1 was Chlamydia (4.17% ). The main bacteria were Staphylococcusaureus (n= 3,27.27% )and Staphylococcusepidermidis (n= 3, 27.27% );a total of 451 (45.24% )patients received antimicrobial agents on the investigation day,67.41% of whom received therapeutic use of antimicrobial agents,19.73% received prophylactic use,and 12.86% received both therapeutic and prophylactic use;mono-drug application accounted for 82 .26% ,the percentage of bacterial de-tection among patients with therapeutic antimicrobial use (including combination of therapeutic and prophylactic use)was 82.60% .Conclusion Management of key departments and key sites of HAI should be strengthened in children's specialty hospital,antimicrobial agents should be used rationally,so as to protect the safety of children.

Targeted monitoring of nosocomial infections in a neonatal intensive care unit / 现代临床护理

Objective To explore the incidence of nosocomial infection in a neonatal intensive care unit(NICU) so as to come out with scientific and effective measures for infection control. Method Real-time monitoring system was used for investigating nosocomial infection of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), and central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) in NICU. Results Among 2 836 patients, 28 patients were infected, with the rate of 0.99%and the case-time infection rate of 1.09%. The nosocomial infection manifested to be blood infection with the rate of 35.48%, and 10%of main pathogens were gram-negative bacteria. Conclusions Targeted monitoring in NICU can make the nosocomial infection information acquired timely, objectively and accurately. The strict and intensified prevention and control program should be adopted to reduce the neonatal nosocomial infection.

Case-control Study on Economic Impact of Nosocomial Rotavirus Infection in Children′s Hospital / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To determine the extra-lengh of stay and the economic loss for nosocomial infections of group A rotavirus in children′s hospital. METHODS We performed a 1∶1 case-control study to determine the cost of nosocomial rotavirus infection. Data of hospitalized cases were collected from Jan 1 2007 to Dec 31 2007. RESULTS The average medical expenses in case and control group were 7589 yuan and 5319 yuan,the average increased cost per case was 2269 yuan,the expenses for medicine,treatment,laboratory test and bed accounted for 47.42%,19.96%,17.10% and 9.03%,respectively (P

Nosocomial Infections in Children′s Hospital:A Long Term Study / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To describe the epidemiology of nosocomial infections in children′s hospital.METHODS We performed a prospective and retrospective analysis to determine the prevalence of nosocomial infection.Data were collected from 2000 to 2007 in hospitalized cases.RESULTS The incidence of nosocomial infections was 3.43%,from then 40.27% were upper respiratory infections,28.94% of gastrointestinal infections,and 17.61%% bronchitis and pneumonia.The incidence had a tendency decreaseing P

Effects of diazoxide on expression of Bcl-2 following oxygen-glucose deprivation in PC12 cell / 中国药理学通报

Aim To study the effect of diazoxide on the apoptosis of PC12 cells induced by oxygen-glucose deprivation(OGD)and expression of Bcl-2 protein.Methods Cultured PC12 cells,treated with OGD,diazoxide and 5-HD,were divided into A(control group),B(OGD group),C(OGD+diazoxide group)and D(OGD+diazoxide+5-HD group).Neuronal apoptosis was detected by Annexin V-FITC/PI double-dyed flow cytometry,and the expression of Bcl-2 protein was detected by immunofluorescence and Western blot.Results The number of apoptotic PC12 cells increased after OGD in B,C,D group.C group and B,D groups were significantly different(P

Vitamin E succinate inhibits DNA synthesis of human SGC-7901 gastric carcinoma cells / 中国药理学通报

AIM　To study the effects of vitamin E succinate (VES) on the cell growth and the DNA synthesis of human gastric carcinoma cell (SGC-7901). METHODS　The growth curve was determined with counting viable cell numbers. The colony formations were counted with Giemsa dye staining. The cell cycle was analyzed using flow cytometry (FCM) and the DNA synthesis was observed with the 3H-TdR incorporation method. RESULTS　VES could inhibit the growth and colony formation of SGC-7901 cells. Growth curve display：after SGC-7901 cells were treated with 5 mg*L-1、10 mg*L-1 and 20 mg*L-1 VES for seven days, the inhibition rate are 41.2%、98.3% and 100%, respectively. The colony formation of SGC-7901 cell at 24 h was inhibited 6.7%、50.4%、87.2%, and at 48 h was 24.7%、73.4%、100%, respectively. FCM analysis revealed that VES could decrease the percentage of cells in G2-M phase after treated 48 h in a dose-dependent manner, while increase the percentage of cells in S pheise. The assays of 3H-TdR incorporation into DNA showed obvious inhibition dose-dependently after exposure to VES for 48 h. CONCLUSION　VES could inhibit gastric carcinoma cell growth by arresting DNA synthesis in vitro.

Vitamin E succinate inhibits DNA synthesis of human SGC-7901 gastric carcinoma cells / 中国药理学通报

AIM To study the effects of vitamin E succinate (VES) on the cell growth and the DNA synthesis of human gastric carcinoma cell (SGC 7901). METHODS The growth curve was determined with counting viable cell numbers. The colony formations were counted with Giemsa dye staining. The cell cycle was analyzed using flow cytometry (FCM) and the DNA synthesis was observed with the 3H TdR incorporation method. RESULTS VES could inhibit the growth and colony formation of SGC 7901 cells. Growth curve display:after SGC 7901 cells were treated with 5 mg?L -1 、10 mg?L -1 and 20 mg?L -1 VES for seven days, the inhibition rate are 41 2%、98 3% and 100%, respectively. The colony formation of SGC 7901 cell at 24 h was inhibited 6 7%、50 4%、87 2%, and at 48 h was 24 7%、73 4%、100%, respectively. FCM analysis revealed that VES could decrease the percentage of cells in G 2 M phase after treated 48 h in a dose dependent manner, while increase the percentage of cells in S pheise. The assays of 3H TdR incorporation into DNA showed obvious inhibition dose dependently after exposure to VES for 48 h. CONCLUSION VES could inhibit gastric carcinoma cell growth by arresting DNA synthesis in vitro .

Effects of Sini decoction on the ultrastructure of small intestinal epithelial cells in rats with intestinal ischemia-reperfusion / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM: To investigate the effect of Sini decoction (SND)on the ultrastructure of small intestinal epithelial cells in rats with intestinal ischemia-reperfusion. METHODS: Thirty-two Sprague-Dawley rats of both sexes were randomly divided into 4 groups: (1) Control group in which sham operation was performed; (2) Model group in which intestinal I/R was produced by clamping super mesenteric artery(SMA) for 1 hour and declamping SMA for 3 hours; (3) SND1 group in which SD (0.6 g/200 g rat) was given via stomach tube 3 d before intestinal I/R; (4) SND2 group in which SD (1.2 g/200 g rat)was given via stomach tube 3 d before intestinal I/R. A strip of small intestine was taken from distal end of ileum for electron microscopic examination. The two-dimensional structural parameters and three-dimensional structural parameters of mitochondria were calculated. RESULTS: (1)Morphological changes of small intestine: In control group, epithelial cells were orderly arranged, with normal mitochondria and intestinal villi. In model group, the gaps between epithelial cells widened. There were a lot of apoptotic cells. Microvilli were short and swelled. Mitochondria were swelled obviously with broken ridges. Endoplasmatic reticulum was severely dilated. In SND1 and SND2 groups, microvilli and epithelial cells were orderly arranged relatively, mitochondria was slightly swelled. (2) Structural parameters of mitochondria: In model group, there were the least mitochondria and the swelling of mitochondria was severe. In SND1 and SND2 groups, the mitochondria was more than that of model group and the swelling were slight. CONCLUSION: Sini decoction can protect small intestine from ischemia-reperfusion injury without dose-dependent effect.

Mechanisms of oxidative stress in brain ischemia injury / 中国病理生理杂志

Oxidative stress has been implicated in brain injury after ischemia, which is a complex cascade. These oxidants produced by oxidative stress are directly involved in oxidative damage with cellular macromolecules such as lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, which lead to cell death. Oxidants are also mediators in signaling involving mitochondria pathway, DNA repair enzymes, and transcription factor that may lead to apoptosis after cerebral ischemia. Antioxidangt enzymes (such as superoxide dismutase,etc) provide useful tools in dissecting the events involving oxidative stress in signaling and damage in ischemic brain injury. This review focuses on the mechanisms of oxidative stress during brain ischemia.