Analysis of MCCC2 gene variant in a pedigree affected with 3-methylcrotonyl coenzyme A carboxylase deficiency / 中华医学遗传学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the genetic basis for a child with clinically suspected 3-methylcrotonyl-coenzyme A carboxylase deficiency (MCCD).@*METHODS@#Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood samples of the proband and her parents. Whole exome sequencing was used to screen pathogenic variant in the proband. Suspected variant was verified by Sanger sequencing. Impact of the variant on the structure and function of protein product was analyzed by using bioinformatic software.@*RESULTS@#Sanger sequencing showed that the proband has carried homozygous missense c.1342G>A (p.Gly448Ala) variant of the MCCC2 gene, for which her mother was a heterozygous carrier. The same variant was not detected in her father. The variant was predicted to be pathogenic by PolyPhen-2 and Mutation Taster software, and the site was highly conserved among various species. Based on the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics standards and guidelines, the c.1342G>A (p.Gly448Ala) variant of MCCC2 gene was predicted to be likely pathogenic(PM2+PP2-PP5).@*CONCLUSION@#The homozygous missense variant of the MCCC2 gene c.1342G>A (p.Gly448Ala) probably underlay the molecular pathogenesis of the proband. Genetic testing has confirmed the clinical diagnosis.

Transfusion Strategy for Rare Anti-LW Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Patients with Neonatal Hemolytic Disease / 中国实验血液学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To analyze the causes of positive irregular antibody screening test and incompatibility of cross matching in one patient with autoimmune hemolytic anemia complicated with neonatal hemolytic disease, and to accurately identify the type of antibodies in patients, and to select a reasonable strategy for blood transfusion.@*METHODS@#One children was enrolled, blood group positive and reverse typing, Rh typing, direct anti-human globulin test, free test, dispersal test and cross matching test were carried out by test tube method and microcolumn gel card; irregular antibodies were identified by the reaction of DTT treatment and untreated panel cells with patients' plasma.@*RESULTS@#The blood group of the patient was RhD positive B and irregular antibody screening positive, while the blood group of the mother was RhD positive O and irregular anti-screening negative, the result showed that the anti-LW detected in the plasma of the patient was autoantibody and ABO neonatal hemolytic disease (ABO-HDN) was present. Both O type RhD positive washing RBCs and B type RhD negative RBCs were transfused effectively.@*CONCLUSION@#Irregular antibodies in patients are anti-LW antibodies, and transfusion of homotype RhD negative suspended erythrocytes after the exclusion of ABO-HDN shows a better effect.

Analysis of a Chinese pedigree with autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2A / 中华医学遗传学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the genetic basis of a pedigree affected with peroneal muscular atrophy.@*METHODS@#Neuroelectrophysiological examination and whole exome sequencing were carried out for the proband, a six-year-and-ten-month-old boy. Suspected variant was verified in his family members through Sanger sequencing. Bioinformatic analysis was carried to predict the conservation of amino acid sequence and impact of the variant on the protein structure and function.@*RESULTS@#Electrophysiological examination showed demyelination and axonal changes of motor and sensory nerve fibers. A heterozygous missense c.1066A>G (p. Thr356Ala) variant was found in exon 11 of the MFN2 gene in the proband and his mother, but not in his sister and father. Bioinformatic analysis using PolyPhen-2 and Mutation Taster software predicted the variant to be pathogenic, and that the sequence of variation site was highly conserved among various species. Based no the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics standards and guidelines, the c.1066A>G (p. Thr356Ala) variant of MFN2 gene was predicted to be likely pathogenic (PS1+ PM2+ PP3+ PP4).@*CONCLUSION@#The heterozygous missense c.1066A>G (p.Thr356Ala) variant of the MFN2 gene probably underlay the disease in the proband, and the results have enabled genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis for this family.

Visualization study of outdoor activities affecting the development of children’s myopia / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To explore the international development trends and research hotspots of outdoor activities affecting the progression of children’s myopia, and to provide a reference for researching on effective ways to prevent children’s myopia.@*Methods@#Totally 291 relevant documents included in the "Web of Science" core set database were used as research objects, and CiteSpace software was used for visual analysis.@*Results@#At present, the publications in this field were mainly in the United States(81), China(80), Australia(76), and Singapore(33); the top three research institutions were "Natl Univ Singapore"(29), "Australian Natl Univ"(27), "Capital Med Univ"(25); the main authors were "Saw SM", "Morgan IG", "Mitchell P". The field has been developed on the basis of "Ophthalmology", "Public, Environmental and Occupational Health", and has been integrated into 32 disciplines. The research content included "exploration of high risk factors for the progression of children’s myopia" and "outdoor activities", "intervention in children’s progression of myopia" and "longitudinal tracking of children’s vision development". Randomized clinical trials that longitudinally track the correlation between changes in eyeballs and the progression of myopia and the effects of outdoor activities on the biological characteristics of children’s eyeballs have become a hot topic in this field.@*Conclusion@#Research on the effects of outdoor activities on the progression of myopia in children has increased dramatically. The study of increasing outdoor activities to interfere with the progression of myopia in children and the vertical tracking of key factors affecting the biological characteristics of children’s eyeballs have become the current international trends.

Design of a chimeric antigen containing multiple immunodominant epitopes and its use in detection of IgM antibodies against Rubella virus / 生物工程学报

A chimeric antigen designated B103 containing six immunodominant regions derived from three structural proteins of Rubella virus (RV) was designed and its utility in serological diagnosis was assessed. Protein B103 is comprised of aa 1-30 & aa 96-123 of C protein, aa 31-105 of E2 protein, as well as aa 11-39, aa 154-277 & aa 389-412 of E1 protein. In addition, it contains thioredoxin (TRX) at the N-terminal and His tag at the C-terminal. B103 was expressed in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3) and purified by Streamline Chelating affinity and DEAE anion exchange chromatography. Based on the antigenicity of B103 as verified by Western blotting analysis, we constructed and evaluated a novel capture ELISA for RV-IgM detection. B103 was expressed in a soluble form, accounting for 18.57% of the total bacterial proteins. After purification, the concentration and purity of protein B103 were 3.026 mg/mL and 95.35%, respectively. Western blotting analysis demonstrated that protein B103 could react with acute-phase serum of RV. By ELISA, 40 negative sera and 40 RV-acute phase sera were detected. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and coincidence rate of the ELISA were 92.50%, 95.00%, 94.87%, 92.68% and 93.75%, respectively. The McNemer analysis suggested that there was no statistical difference between the 'Gold standard' and the novel ELISA with a kappa coefficient of 0.900, indicating excellent consistency. B103 chimeric protein with excellent antigenicity obtained from prokaryotic expression followed by chromatography purification could prove useful for early diagnosis of RV infection.

Preparation of multi-epitope recombinant diagnostic antigen of Mycobacterium tuberculosis / 生物工程学报

Multi-epitope recombinant diagnostic antigen (designated 'B102') of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) was prepared and evaluated as a serological diagnostic antigen. With TRX at the N-terminal and His tag at the C-terminal, the multi-epitope Mtb recombinant diagnostic antigen including 11 predicted B-cell epitopes from 6 Mtb antigens (PstS1, ESAT6, CFP10, Ag85B, Ag85A and PPE54) was expressed in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) and purified by Ni²⁺-Chelating affinity and DEAE anion exchange chromatography. Based on the antigenicity of B102 confirmed in Western blotting analysis, we constructed and evaluated a double-antigen sandwich ELISA for diagnosis of Mtb infection. The protein B102 exists in the form of inclusion bodies, accounting for 31.25% of the total proteins of the bacteria. After purification and renaturation, protein B102 exists in soluble form with the concentration 3.124 mg/mL and the homogeneity 96.71%. WB analysis demonstrated that protein B102 could react with antibodies in Mtb positive serum. Using the novel antigen in ELISA, we tested 60 Mtb-related positive and negative serum; The results showed the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values and coincidence rate of the detection method is 90.00%, 93.33%, 93.10%, 90.32% and 91.67%, respectively. The McNemer analysis suggested there was no statistical difference between the 'Gold standard' and the novel ELISA with kappa 0.833, which suggested the excellent consistency. By prokaryotic expression and chromatography purification, the multi-epitope recombinant antigen B102 was obtained with excellent antigenicity, which could be applied for Mtb-related serological detection.

Application of multiple MLL gene rearrangement detection techniques for children with acute mononuclear leukemia / 中华医学遗传学杂志

Objective@#To assess the value of detecting multiple rearrangements of MLL gene in children with acute mononuclear leukemia (AML).@*Methods@#Eighty six children with AML were analyzed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), chromosomal karyotyping and multiplex reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR).@*Results@#Cross signals were detected by FISH in 26 cases, and 30.2% were detected with MLL gene rearrangements. R-band karyotyping analysis revealed 14 translocations with breakages involving 11q23 and 5 other aberrations, which yielded an overall detection rate of 22.1%. Multiple RT-PCR has detected 12 fusion genes produced by the MLL translocation, which yielded a detection rate of 14.0%. A significant difference was found in the detection rate of the three methods (P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#Combined use of FISH, chromosomal karyotyping and multiplex RT-PCR can improve the detection of MLL gene rearrangements and provide important clues for clinical diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of AML.

The value of detecting MLL gene rearrangement in children with acute monocytic leukemia / 中华医学遗传学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To assess the value of detecting the rearrangement of mixed lineage leukemia (MLL) gene in children with acute mononuclear leukemia (AML).@*METHODS@#Dual-color fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probe was used to detect MLL gene rearrangement in 68 children with AML by interphase FISH. The results were compared with that of conventional G banding chromosomal analysis.@*RESULTS@#Among the 68 children, 28 were detected by FISH with positive hybridization signals, with a detection rate for MLL gene rearrangement being 41.2%. Twelve (17.6%) reciprocal translocations and interruption of 11q23 were detected by G banding analysis. The difference in the detection rates between the two methods was statistically significant (P< 0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#The sensitivity of FISH assay for MLL gene rearrangement was significantly higher than that of G banding chromosomal karyotyping. Combined use of both methods for children with AML can improve the detection rate of MLL gene rearrangements and provide crucial clues for clinical diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

Application of multiple MLL gene rearrangement detection techniques for children with acute mononuclear leukemia / 中华医学遗传学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To assess the value of detecting multiple rearrangements of MLL gene in children with acute mononuclear leukemia (AML).@*METHODS@#Eighty six children with AML were analyzed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), chromosomal karyotyping and multiplex reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR).@*RESULTS@#Cross signals were detected by FISH in 26 cases, and 30.2% were detected with MLL gene rearrangements. R-band karyotyping analysis revealed 14 translocations with breakages involving 11q23 and 5 other aberrations, which yielded an overall detection rate of 22.1%. Multiple RT-PCR has detected 12 fusion genes produced by the MLL translocation, which yielded a detection rate of 14.0%. A significant difference was found in the detection rate of the three methods (P< 0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Combined use of FISH, chromosomal karyotyping and multiplex RT-PCR can improve the detection of MLL gene rearrangements and provide important clues for clinical diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of AML.

Effect of PKA Gene on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Children and Its Mechanism / 中国实验血液学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the effect of PKA gene on acute T lymphocyte leukemia cells in children and its mechanism.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Jurkat and Sup-T1 cells were divided into 2 group: control group (Jurkat and Sup-T1 cells treated with non-specific siRNA) and transfected group (Jurkat and Sup-T1 cells transfected with PKA siRNA). The effects of down-regulating the expression of PKA gene on the viability, proliferotion, migration and cell cycle distribution of Jurkat and Sup-T1 cells in 2 groups were analyzed by CCK-8 assay, transwell experiment, cell colony-formation test and flow cytometry; the cyclin-related protein levels after transfection with PKA siRNA were detected by Western blot.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>It was revealed that the expression of PKA in Jurkat and Sup-T1 cells decreased to different degree after siRNA transfection(P<0.05). CCK-8 assay showed that the proliferation of Jurkat and Sup-T1 cells in the transfected group was slower than that in the control group(P<0.05). Transwell experiment showed that the migration and invasion ability of Jurkat cells in the transfection group was weaker than that in the control group (P<0.05). The cell colong formation number of Jurkat and Sup-T1 cells in the transfection group decreased significantly (P<0.05). The cell level of Jurkat and Sup-T1 cells in G/Gphase increased after tansfection (P<0.05). Western blot assay revealed that the expression levels of CDK2, CyclinD1 and p-Rb in the Jurkat and Sup-T1 cells of the transfection group were suppressed (P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The down-regulating PKA gene expression can decrease the proliferation and migration of tumor cells, and also can restrict the cell proliferation through related cell cycle proteins.</p>

Siegesbeckia Orientalis L. Extract Attenuates Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Systemic Inflammation, and Neuroinflammation

A proportion of patients experience acute or even prolonged cognitive impairment after surgery, a condition known as postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). It is characterized by impairment in different cognitive domains and neuroinflammation has been implicated as one of the inciting factors as strategies targeting inflammation tend to improve cognitive performance. Siegesbeckia Orientails L. (S. Orientails) is a common Chinese medicinal herb used for managing chronic inflammatory diseases. We investigated if pretreatment with S. Orientails before surgery confers any neuroprotective effects in postoperative animals in terms of reducing inflammation and mitigating cognitive impairment. Three-month-old male C57BL/6N mice were fed different doses of S. Orientails extract for 14 days before they underwent a laparotomy. After cognitive testing they were sacrificed on postoperative day (POD) 3. Our results showed that animals with extract pretreatment demonstrated memory improvement in a dose-dependent manner compared with control. Further, evidence for the attenuation of systemic and neuroinflammation was found in the pretreated animals, along with the inhibition of inflammatory pathways and significantly reduced tau phosphorylation in the hippocampus. Taken together, these results demonstrated a neuroprotective effect of S. Orientails in postoperative animals, indicating a therapeutic potential of S. Orientails in minimizing POCD and the possibility of utilizing this traditional Chinese medicine perioperatively.

Meta-analysis of traditional Chinese medicine Jianpi therapy in treatment of atopic dermatitis / 中国中药杂志

To evaluate the clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine Jianpi therapy in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. CNKI, Wanfang knowledge service platform, VIP journal database, Chinese biomedical literature database (CBM), PubMed, the Cochrane Library and EMbase database from inception to December 2017 were searched for the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on traditional Chinese medicine Jianpi therapy in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Literature selection and information extraction was completed and screened by two independent reviewers, and then the Cochrane recommended bias risk assessment method was used to evaluate the bias risk, and Review Manager 5.3 was used for the data analysis. Totally 37 clinical RCTs were included in this study, involving 2 973 patients. Analysis results showed that as compared with the western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine Jianpi therapy had higher clinical effective rate, with statistically significant difference (OR=4.05,95%CI[3.27, 5.03],<0.000 01); the improvement of score was more evident, including SCORAD score (WMD=-9.82,95%CI[-13.31,-6.33],<0.000 01), EASI score (WMD=-2.80,95%CI[-3.54,-2.07],<0.000 01), and itching VAS score (WMD=-0.79, 95%CI[-1.10,-0.47],<0.000 01)；the improvement of serum biochemical levels was more evident,including interferon-γ (IFN-γ) (WMD=1.75,95%CI[1.14,2.35],<0.000 01), interleukin-4 (IL-4) (WMD=-3.15,95%CI[-4.16,-2.15],<0.000 01), and Eosinophil direct count (EOS) (WMD=-0.11,95%CI[-0.20,-0.02], =0.02)；recurrence rate was significantly reduced (OR=0.36,95%CI[0.21,0.60],<0.000 1); and trial-related adverse events were reported in 11 RCTs. Studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine Jianpi therapy had significantly higher clinical efficacy than western medicine in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. However, due to the publication bias and low quality bias of included RCTs in this study, more multicenter, high quality, large-sample, randomized double-blind controlled trials are needed to further demonstrate the conclusion.

Application of eight-probe fluorescence in situ hybridization and R-banding karyotype analysis for the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia / 中华医学遗传学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the value of eight-probe fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and R-banding karyotype analysis for the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>With the eight-probe FISH (using probes for MYC, P16, E2A, CHIC2/D10Z1/D17Z1, TEL/AMLl, MLL, BCR/ABL1, and IGH) and R-banding karyotype analysis, 237 cases of ALL were analyzed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Cytogenetic changes were detected in 135 (56.96%) of all cases, which have involved MYC, P16, E2A, CHIC2/D10Z1/D17Z1, TEL/AMLl, MLL, BCR/ABL1, and IGH polyploidies. R-banding karyotype analysis has only detected abnormalities in 48 of such cases, in addition with 14 abnormalities missed by the FISH probes, which have given a total positive rate of 26.16%. The detection rate of the two methods has differed significantly(P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Compared with the R-banding karyotype analysis, the eight-probe FISH is more accurate and efficient. Diagnosis of cytogenetic abnormalities for children with ALL using the combined method can provide a basis for evaluation of prognosis as well as personalized therapy.</p>

Morphology and pathogenesis of 47, XYY/47, XY, +mar identified in patients with super male syndrome / 中华医学遗传学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the source and morphology of supernumerary markers from patients with 47,XYY/47,XY, +mar and supermale syndrome.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Conventional GTG banded karyotyping and dual-color fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) were performed on 21 such patients.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Among these cases, 18 had their small supernumerary marker derived from the Y chromosome. Three were derived from autosomal chromosomes. Those derived from Y chromosome were small fragments with centromeres, while those derived from autosomes were in the ring form.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>In children with supermale syndrome and 47,XYY/47,XY,+ mar, the supernumerary marker chromosomes primarily derive from sex chromosomes. These small chromosomes mainly have the forms of small segments with centromeres or rings. For such children, molecular cytogenetic analysis can facilitate genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.</p>

A novel splicing mutation in COL1A1 gene caused type I osteogenesis imperfecta in a Chinese family / 中华医学遗传学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study a family affected with osteogenesis imperfecta for potential mutations in COL1A1 gene.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Clinical data of an affected family was collected. Potential mutation of the COL1A1 gene was screened using polymerase chain reaction and direct sequencing. Suspected mutation was detected in 20 unaffected relatives and 200 unrelated healthy controls.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Analysis of RNA splicing has revealed a c.3208G/A mutation, which created a new splice sites and led to a frameshift mutation. The same mutation was not detected in the unaffected relatives or the 200 healthy controls.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Mutations of the COL1A1 gene are one of the major causes of osteogenesis imperfecta in Chinese population. Our finding has enriched the mutation spectrum of type I collagen genes.</p>

Identification of a novel splicing mutation in COL1A1 gene in a Chinese family affected with typeⅠosteogenesis imperfecta / 中华医学遗传学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the genetic cause for a large family affected with typeⅠosteogenesis imperfecta.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral venous blood samples. The entire coding region and intron-exon boundaries of the COL1A1 gene were subjected to PCR amplification and direct sequencing. Total RNA was also extracted from immortalized B cell lines from the patients, with the first strand of cDNA synthesized with an oligo(dT)18 primer. The PCR products were directly sequenced using the TA cloned plasmid.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>A c.3208G>A mutation has been identified in the COL1A1 gene, which can alter the splicing pattern of mRNA.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>A novel splicing mutation c.3208G>A of the COL1A1 gene probably underlies the disease.</p>

Compaeison of the effect between thoracic close drainawith pigtail catheter with central venous catheter in the treatment of pneumothorax / 中国基层医药

Objective To study the efficacy of pigtail catheter and central venous catheter in pneumothorax by thoracic close drainage.Methods 67 pneumo thoraxpatients were randomly divided into two groups,pigtail catheter group with 29 patients and central venous catheter group with 38 patients.The efficacy,ICU stay time and total hospitalization were compared.Results The efficacy in pigtail catheter group was 93.1％ (27 of 29 patients) and in central.venous catheter group was 73.7％ (28 of 38 patienes),a significant difference was observed (x2 =4.22,P ＜0.05).ICU stay time and total hospitalization in pigtail catheter group were(13.2 ± 6.3) d and (34.3 ± 21.4) d,in central venous catheter group there were(19.7 ± 8.3) d and (43.2 ± 25.5) d,significant differences were observed (t =2.42,2.13,all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Thoracic close drainage with pigtail catheter in the treatment of pneumothorax is more effective than central venous catheter.

Study on in vitro antioxidant activity of flavonoids contained in Hebei balmy chrysanthemum and structure-activity relationship / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the antioxidant activity in vitro of five flavonoids contained Hebei balmy chrysanthemum, luteolin, apigenin, acacetin, acacetin-7-O-beta-D-glucoside and acacetin-7-O-beta-D-glucoside and discuss the antioxidant mechanism of Hebei balmy chrysanthemum as well as the structure-activity relationship of antioxidant activity of flavonoids.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>UV-visible spectrophotometric method was used to determine the DPPH scavenging rate and anti-hemolysis activity of the five flavonoids. The inhibitions on lipid peroxidation in rat brain homogenate were evaluated by measuring the content of MDA, and detected by the TBA method. The effect on glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in rat plasma was detected by GSH-Px kit.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>The flavonoids from Hebei balmy chrysanthemum showed better activity in scavenging DPPH radical, protecting RBC from hemolysis, inhibiting lipid peroxidation in rat brain homogenate, and increasing the activity of GSH-Px in rat plasma. The order of antioxidant efficacy was as follows: luteolin > luteolin-7-O-beta-D-glucoside > apigenin > acacetin > acacetin-7-O-beta-D-glucoside.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The antioxidant activity of Hebei balmy chrysanthemum is related to the effect of flavonoids in scavenging radical, inhibiting lipid peroxidation and increasing the activity of GSH-Px. And the antioxidant activity of flavonoids is related to the number and position of hydroxide radicals and the steric hindrance of glucoside.</p>

The biomechanics study of rabbit osteoporosis models treated by 99Tc-MDP combined with GuKang Ling / 中华核医学杂志

Objective To study the bone biomechanics of the rabbit osteoporosis models induced by dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection (DX) using a combined treatment modality of 99Tc-MDP and GuKangLing.Methods Rabbits were intramuscularly injected with DX (2 mg/kg) twice a week for 6 weeks.The animal osteoporosis model group (Group C) and normal group (Group A) were compared to confirm the model was available.Another control group (Group B),the osteoporosis control group (Group D) were set for the comparison at the end of the experiment.The 99Tc-MDP therapy group (Group E),GuKangLing therapy group (Group F) and 99Tc-MDP plus GuKangLing therapy group (Group G) were included in the study.The treatment lasted for 16 weeks.The bone biomechanics,cytopathology bone histomorphology,bone mineral density (BMD),X-ray,CT,bone scintigraphy and serum bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP)and P (bone gla protein) were chosen as the markers or methods to evaluate the treatment results (excellent,effective and invalid).The analysis of variance (ANOVA) and t-test were used for group comparison analysis.Results Cytopathology result indicated that there was no bone trabecula destruction in Group A.However,there was distinct bone destruction in Group C.The bone biomechanics (left femur head (265.914 ±52.773) N,L4(369.671 ±94.919) N),BMD(left femur (0.238 ±0.016) g/cm2,L4(0.236 ±0.016) g/cm2)and bone histomorphology ( (66.230 ± 10.848) ％ ) in Group C reduced clearly as compared with Group A ((405.343±55.410) N,(750.870±53.718) N,(0.294±0.017) g/cm2,(0.302±0.023) g/cm2,( 131.500 ± 21.846) ％ ) ( t ≥4.550,all P ＜ 0.01 ).Radionuclide bone scan also showed that the uptake of tracers was higher by the main arthrosis in Group C than that in Group A.Vertebra was not clearly visualized on bone scan image.There were significant differences between Group A and Group C in serum BALP and P ((45.000±7.303) vs (12.485 ±1.512) U/L,(0.168±0.018) vs (0.115 ±0.017) μg/L,t =4.126,5.476,both P ＜ 0.01 ),which indicated that the animal osteoporosis model was available.The pathological results showed an improved recovery of bone structure and trabecular in Groups E and G,but a worse recovery in Group F.Biomechanics result in Groups E and G (left femur head (386.457 ±77.077) N and (432.771 ± 17.525) N,L4(649.550 ± 126.859) N and (655.443 ±76.555) N) improved apparently,which were similar to Group B.The radiotracer uptake in Group F was lower than that in group D.The bone biomechanics,bone histomorphology,BMD,serum BALP and P after the treatment showed significant differences in Groups E,F and G (F:8.556 - 31.608,all P＜0.01 ),and the bone biomechanics result in Group G was a little better than that in Group E (t =2.625,P ＜ 0.05 ).The results of Group G and E were considered as excellent,and Group F was considered as effective.Conclusions The treatment of 99Tc-MDP combined with GuKangLing could improve the bone biomechanics of rabbit osteoporosis models and may be a potential method to increase the bone strength for resisting external force.

Effects of different concentration extract from shenghua decoction on contractile activity of the uterine smooth muscle isolated from normal, estrogen-treated and postpartum mice / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effects of different concentration extract from Shenghua decoction on contractile activity of the uterine smooth muscle isolated from normal, estrogen-treated and postpartum mice.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Medlab/4 s vital signal recorder was used to measure the effects of extract from Shenghua decoction (3-12 mg x mL(-1)) on contractile amplitude and frequency of the isolated uterus from normal, estrogen-treated and postpartum mice.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Shenghua decoction extract (3-12 mg x mL(-1)) significantly decreased the contractile activity of the mouse isolated uterus in normal non-pregnancy and postpartum, but significantly increased that of the mouse isolated uterus treated with estrogen, and didn't show significant concentration-response relationship.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The effects of Shenghua decoction extract on contractile activity of mouse-isolated uterus treated with estrogen cannot represent the pharmacological effects on that of in normal non-pregnancy and postpartum uterus.</p>