Correlation between plasma renalase level and coronary artery disease

Objective: To explore the correlation between the plasma renalase level of coronary artery disease [CAD] patients and the degree of coronary artery stenosis

Methods: A total of 180 patients who received coronary angiography in our hospitals from August 2013 to October 2013 were selected as the CAD group, of which 164 were finally diagnosed as CAD. Another 140 healthy subjects were selected as the control group. The plasma renalase levels of the two groups were detected by ELISA to analyze CA-induced changes and to clarify the correlations with the number of branches with coronary artery stenosis and Syntax scores

Results: The plasma renalase level of the CAD group was significantly lower than that of the control group [P < 0.05]

The plasma renalase levels of the multi-branch and two-branch stenosis subgroups were significantly lower than that of the subgroup with normal coronary angiography outcomes [P < 0.05], while the levels of the single-branch stenosis and normal subgroups were similar [P > 0.05]

Besides, the plasma renalase level of the low-risk subgroup was significantly higher than those of the medium-risk and high-risk subgroups [P < 0.05], and the level of the medium-risk subgroup was significantly higher than that of the high-risk subgroup [P < 0.05]

Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that renalase level was the risk factor of CAD [OR-1.12, 95%CI: 1.03-3.34]

Conclusion: Plasma renalase level was correlated with CAD, the changes of which may reflect the degree of coronary artery stenosis. Therefore, plasma renalase level can be used to indicate the progression of CAD

Advances in algae tool enzymes: alginate lyases / 生物工程学报

Marine can be considered as a rather unexplored source of biological material. Production of algal oligosaccharides by using valuable enzymes from marine origin has become an important way to utilize marine resources. As one of algal tool enzymes, the use of alginate lyases has been focused mainly on development and application of alginate oligosaccharides with bioactive function in recent years. In this paper, we reviewed the research of alginate lyases over the past decade in several aspects, including their origin, diversity, substrate specification, mode of action, structure and catalysis mechanism, assay of enzyme activity, enzyme characterization, as well as our own experience on this subject. At the end of the review, the application prospects of alginate lyases are presented.

Effects of extract of Bulbus Allii Caespitosi on cardiocyte viability of swines with myocardial reperfusion injury evaluated by (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography / 中西医结合学报

Objective: To investigate the effects of extract of Bulbus Allii Caespitosi on cardiocyte viability of swines with myocardial reperfusion injury by analyzing the 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose ((18)F-FDG) position emission tomography (PET) imaging. Methods: Twenty-four swines were randomly divided into sham-operated group, untreated group, trimethazine group and extract of Bulbus Allii Caespitosi group. Myocardial reperfusion injury was induced by plugging the anterior descending coronary artery of swine with sacculus. Bulbus Allii Caespitosi or trimetazidine was given twice daily for 28 days. Then myocardial perfusion was detected with (18)F-FDG PET/CT and the radioactivity distribution was evaluated. Results: Compared with the untreated group, Bulbus Allii Caespitosi and trimetazidine could improve the activity of myocardial cells after myocardial infarction (P0.05). Conclusion: Bulbus Allii Caespitosi can improve myocardial metabolism after ischemia and reperfusion in swines.

Therapeutic effects of Tiaozhong Granule on esophagus mucous membrane in rats with mixed reflux esophagitis and the mechanisms / 中西医结合学报

OBJECTIVE: To explore the mechanism of Tiaozhong Granule (TZG), a compound traditional Chinese herbal medicine, in treating rats with mixed reflux esophagitis. METHODS: Fifty-eight SD rats were randomly divided into untreated group (n=12), sham-operated group (n=10), TZG-treated group (n=12), Banxia Xiexin Decoction (BXXXD)-treated group (n=12) and cisapride-treated group (n=12). Mixed reflux esophagitis was induced by esophago-duodenum end-to-side anastomosis. Four weeks later, the rats were orally administered twice daily for 12 days. Pathological changes of esophagus mucous membrane were observed by using HE staining. The expressions of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and p53 in the esophagus tissue were detected by immunohistochemical SABC method. Spectrophotometric method was used to detect the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) and the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in serum. RESULTS: Compared with the untreated group, pathological changes of esophagus mucous membrane were relieved in different degrees in TZG-treated group, BXXXD-treated group and cisapride-treated group. Content of MDA and expressions of PCNA and p53 were obviously decreased in the three treated groups (P<0.01), and the activities of SOD and GSH-Px were significantly increased in the three treated groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). TZG had better effects than cisapride in decreasing the content of MDA and increasing the activities of SOD and GSH-Px (P<0.05). TZG was better in aspect of reducing the expressions of PCNA and p53 than BXXXD and cisapride tablets (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Tiaozhong Granule can treat mixed reflux esophagitis in rats, and its action mechanisms may be associated with decreasing the expressions of PCNA and p53 in esophagus mucous membrane, reducing the content of MDA and increasing the activities of SOD and GSH-Px in serum.

Protective effect of Huaxia shallot preparation on human umbilical vein endothelial cell injury induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein and its mechanism / 中西医结合学报

OBJECTIVE: To observe the protective effect of Huaxia shallot preparation on human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) injury induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein (Ox-LDL) in vitro. METHODS: Ox-LDL was prepared and identified, and HUVECs were cultured. After 2-hour intervention of different drugs and 24-hour following intervention of Ox-LDL, the number of HUVECs was observed by phase contrast optical microscope and the activity of the HUVECs was observed by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) technique. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and nitric oxide (NO) content were assayed by respective kit. The protein expressions and mRNA levels of peroxisome proliferators activated receptor gamma(PPAR-gamma) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) were measured by western blot technique and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RESULTS: Ox-LDL could increase the apoptosis rate of the HUVECs and decrease the NO release as compared with the blank control group (P<0.05). These effects induced by Ox-LDL were all significantly inhibited by Huaxia shallot preparation. It could up-regulate the protein expressions and mRNA levels of PPAR-gamma and eNOS significantly (P<0.05). Huaxia shallot preparation could decrease the apoptosis rate of the HUVECs. CONCLUSION: Ox-LDL may be involved in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis by injuring the endothelial cells directly and may cause the endothelial dysfunction. Huaxia shallot preparation can protect against Ox-LDL induced endothelial cell injury by up-regulating the protein expressions and mRNA levels of PPAR-gamma and eNOS. It suggests that Huaxia shallot preparation may play a role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Systemic Research on Development of New Chinese Drugs from "Same Treatment to Different Diseases" / 浙江中医药大学学报

"Same treatment to different diseases" is the key theoretic basis for clinical research of combination of TCM and WM.The article explores its application in developing new Chinese drugs,exemplified with "Huaxia Small Onion Preparation" made by Pro.Zhang Jiemei.

Effect of Xinkai Kujiang method on gastric myoelectrical activity and autonomic nerve function of functional dyspepsia (FD) rat / 中华中医药杂志

Objective: To research the effect of Xinkai Kujiang method on gastric myoelectrical activity and autonomic nerve function in functional dyspepsia(functional Thirty,FD) rat,and to reveal the overall regulatory mechanism of Xinkai Kujiang method and help for the clinical trials and treatment.Methods: FD rats being the experiment subject,we observed the effects of Xinkai Kujiang method on FD rat gastrointestinal movement,including the following index,the main frequency,power,even the percentage of slow wave duality.Meanwhile we observed the effect of Xinkai Kujiang method on FD rat heart ratevariability(HRV),evaluated the effect on autonomic nerve function,and revealed FD rats overall adjustment mechanism.Results: Before treatment,the result of model group,weikangning group and the normal control group was significantly different(P0.05),but that of weikangning and the model group had significant differences(P0.05),weikangning group change trend was significantly different(P

Cloning of full length cDNA sequence of the mouse ameloblastin / 中华口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>Screening for special genes of matrix proteins of dentin and enamel of mouse dental germ.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A cDNA library of dental germ of mouse was screened by differential display. The interesting clones were sequenced.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Six positive clones were isolated from the cDNA library. The sequence of one of the six positive clones was homologous with the ameloblastin sequence of rat. There are 497 homologous base pairs between the 526 base pairs sequenced by pTriplEX 3' primer of this clone and the 32-580 sequence of the rat ameloblastin gene; and there are 533 homologous base pairs between the 567 base pairs sequenced by pTriplEX 5' primer of this clone and the 1285-1854 sequence of the rat ameloblastin gene.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The full length cDNA sequence of the mouse ameloblastin was cloned.</p>

Effect of TCM Treatment with the Xinkai Kujiang Method on Gastric Motion in Functional Dyspepsia Rats / 中医杂志

Objective To study the effect and mechanism of Xinkai Kujiang method(TCM treatment with the pungent and bitter herbs to regulate the gastrofunctions)on the functional dyspepsia(FD)rats.Methods Twenty-four rats were randomized into control group,model group,and Weikangning(herbal medicine for dyspepsia)group,with 8 in each.After a 7-day adaptive feed,the FD models were made with the clipping tail stimulation.Seven days after modeling,the Weikangning group was given Weikangning Capsule 0.625g/kg by gavage,twice a day,and the other two groups were given normal saline in the same dosage.The medication was appliey in succession for 12 days,and on the thirteenth day,the serum and gastric tissues were collected for detecting the lab indications:plasma motilin(MTL),plasma nitric oxide(NO),gastric tissue MTL,nitric oxide synthase(NOS),and the expression of Cajal interstitial cells(ICC)and gastrointesinal smooth muscle cells(SMC).Results Compared with the control group,the level of plasma MTL in the model group was significantly decreased,the level of NO significantly increased,and the expression of MTL,ICC and SMC positive neurons in the stomach myenteric nerve plexus was significantly weakened,but the expression of NOS positive neurons was significantly strengthened(P