The latest research progress on pathogenesis and drug regulation of osteoarthritis / 中国药理学通报

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most disabling dis¬eases with high incidence, which involves the entire joint and its diseased tissues include cartilage, subchondral bone and synovi¬um.For the exploration of its pathogenesis, the current research focuses on: ( 1 ) cartilage damage caused by cartilage metabo¬lism imbalance.'Hie reasons include aging, trauma, obesity, biological rhythm changes, biological mechanics and other fac¬tors: (2) abnonnal bone remodeling of subchondral bone, resul¬ting in subchondral bone sclerosis and bone spurs; ( 3 ) cartilage debris leads to synovial inflammation caused by synovial macro¬ phages and T cells.At present, there have been clinical and pre-clinical studies of a variety of targeted small molecule drugs for the above symptoms.This review focuses on the current un¬derstanding of the underlying pathogenesis of OA, and emphasi-zes the important role of chondrocytes, macrophages, and osteo¬clasts, as well as the latest research progress in drug therapy at this stage.

Analysis of dietary intake in the residents aged 15 years and above in Shanghai / 上海预防医学

ObjectiveTo provide basic data of daily dietary intake from various food categories as well as in different regions， seasons， genders， and age groups in Shanghai residents aged 15 and over. MethodsMultistage stratified proportional probability sampling （PPS） was used to extract the samples， and food frequency questionnaire （FFQ） was used to investigate the dietary intake of the subjects in four seasons from 2012 to 2013. The weighted statistical analysis of the samples comprehensively considered the sampling design weights， the stratified adjustment weights， and the non-response adjustment weights. ResultsThe total daily dietary intake （excluding drinking water） of residents aged 15 years and above was 1 174.71 g， and the highest three daily dietary intake categories were cereals （252.31 g）， vegetables （205.36 g） and fruits （141.00 g）. The total daily dietary intake of the residents in the urban area， the suburban area and the rural area was 1 209.15 g，1 172.27 g and 948.50 g， respectively， and the total daily dietary intake in the outer suburb area was significantly lower than that in other areas （F=74.12，P<0.001）. The total daily dietary intake in different seasons was 1 232.47 g in spring， 1 166.80 g in summer， 1 241.15 g in autumn and 1 088.83 g in winter， respectively. The total daily dietary intake in winter was lower than that in other seasons （F=15.96，P<0.001）. Fruits and beverages intake showed apparent seasonality. The total daily dietary intake in male and female residents was 1 234.03 g and 1 112.32 g， respectively， and the total daily dietary intake of male was higher than that of female （F=78.59，P<0.001）. The total daily dietary intake of residents in different age groups was 1 218.64 g for 15‒44 years old， 1 141.27 g for 45‒59 years old， and 1 064.54 g for 60 years old and above （F=20.28，P<0.001）. ConclusionThe daily intake of cereals， livestock and poultry meat， aquatic products， eggs and edible oil is relatively balanced， but the daily intake of vegetables， fruits and milk is relatively insufficient for the residents aged 15 years and above in Shanghai. The daily intake of different food types shows distinguishable characteristics in urban and rural areas， seasons， age groups and genders.

General plan of Shanghai Diet and Health Survey / 中华流行病学杂志

Shanghai Diet and Health Survey (SDHS) was designed to prospectively access local residents' food consumption,energy and nutrient intake,related chemical contaminant exposure,and the seasonal change trend to explore the relationship of diet with health.Data from SDHS can be used as fundamental information and scientific evidences for the development of local nutrition and food safety policies.

General plan of Shanghai Diet and Health Survey / 中华流行病学杂志

Shanghai Diet and Health Survey (SDHS) was designed to prospectively access local residents' food consumption,energy and nutrient intake,related chemical contaminant exposure,and the seasonal change trend to explore the relationship of diet with health.Data from SDHS can be used as fundamental information and scientific evidences for the development of local nutrition and food safety policies.

Prevalence of Thyroid Nodules and Its Relationship with Iodine Status in Shanghai: a Population-based Study / 生物医学与环境科学（英文）

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>This study was designed to evaluate the prevalence of thyroid nodules (TNs) and its relationship with urine iodine concentrations (UICs) after the regional rapid economic growth and lifestyle changes.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the general population aged 15-69 years. A questionnaire regarding general and personal characteristics and relevant information was administered. Ultrasonography of the thyroid was performed, and serum triiodothyronine (T3), tetraiodothyronine (T4), serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), free tetraiodothyronine (FT4), thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb), thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb), and TSH receptor antibody (TRAb) levels were measured for each individual subject.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The prevalence rates of TNs in the whole population, females and males were 27.76%, 34.04%, and 21.60%, respectively. The prevalence of multiple nodules increased with age, whereas the prevalence peaks differed between males and females. The median UICs in the whole population and females with non-TNs were higher than those of subjects with TNs (P=0.0035, P=0.0068). The median UICs in subjects with a single TN were higher than those in subjects with multiple TNs (P=0.0164, P=0.0127). The result showed a U-shaped curve relationship between UIC and prevalence of TNs. The prevalence of TNs was the lowest when the UIC was 140-400 μg/L.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The prevalence of TNs was nearly 30% and increased with age. The relationship between UIC and prevalence of TNs is U-shaped, with an increase in risk when the UIC was <140 μg/L and >400 μg/L. Very low or high UIC levels need attention and correction.</p>

An analysis of a telephone survey on knowledge of iodine deficiency disorders in Shanghai residents / 中国地方病学杂志

Objective To find out whether Shanghai residents have mastered the knowledge related to iodine deficiency disorders (IDD),and how they choose different kind of salt.Methods Residents were selected by stratified random sampling from all 18 districts(counties) of Shanghai in 2010.Simple random sampling was used at the first level; random function was used at the second level to produce the last 4 numbers of a phone number.People who own the number were selected to be called.Results Totally 219 people completed the investigation.49.3％ (108/219) of the residents only selected iodized salt,and 25.6％(56/219) choose non-iodized salt; 6.8％ (15/219) selected both,and 18.3％ (40/219) don't care.About the reason of choosing iodized salt,25.9％ (28/108) thought it can prevent IDD,6.5％ (7/108) thought it's good to children's intelligence.About the reason of choosing non-iodized salt,35.7％ (20/56) thought they were not iodine deficiency,17.9％ (10/56) thought Shanghai was not an IDD epidemic region.Among the 126 people who had heard of iodine deficiency disorders,7.1％ (9/126) believed that iodine deficiency disorders can lead to varying degrees of mental impairment,65.1％ (82/126) thought it can lead to endemic goiter; 45.2％(57/126) thought eating iodized salt and 33.3％ (42/126) thought eating kelp and laver can prevent IDD.58％(127/219) had no idea of IDD and/or its hazards.Conclusions The resident's knowledge on iodine deficiency disorders is not satisfactory.We should make more effort in health education and help people to choose salt reasonably.

Two new C21 steroidal glycosides from Marsdenia tenacissima / 药学学报

<p><b>AIM</b>To study the chemical constituents of Marsdenia tenacissima (Roxb.) Wight et Arn.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>To separate compounds with various chromatography technology and to elucidate their structures by chemical and spectral analysis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Two compounds were isolated from Marsdenia tenacissima and their stuctures were determined as tenacissosides J (I) and tenacissosides K (II).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Compounds I and II are new C21 steroidal glycosides.</p>

Studies on chemical constituents in fruit of Eucalyptus globulus / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>AIM To study the chemical constituents of the fruit of Eucalyptus globulus.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Various column chromatographies with silica gel were employed for the isolation and purification. The structures of the compounds were elucidated with of spectral analyses and chemical methods.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Five compounds were isolated and elucidated as follows: betulonic acid (I), betulinic acid (II), ursolic acid (III), corosolic acid (IV), daucosterol (V).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Compound I, II, III and IV were isolated from this plant for the first time.</p>

Identifying the origin fungi of the traditional Chinese medicine Hongqu with capillary gas chromatography method / 第二军医大学学报

Objective：To establish a capillary gas chromatography(CGC) method for identifying the origin fungi of traditional Chinese medicine Hongqu. Methods：The volatile components of 7 species of Monascus including M. purpureus Went, M.aurantiacus Lee, M. serorubesceus　Sato, M. albidus Sato, M. barkeri Dangerd, M. ruber van　Tieghem, and　M.fuliginosus　Sato were analyzed by capillary gas chromatography method. Inlet temperature and detector temperature were 280℃，temperature program were 130℃,5 min→10℃/min→200℃, 10 min FID was used for detection. Results：The variety and contents of the volatility components in Monascus had obvious differences which can be distinguished easily by the main fingerprint peaks within 20 min. Conclusion：This method is useful to identify of Monascus fungi.

Identifying the origin fungi of the traditional Chinese medicine Hongqu with capillary gas chromatography method / 第二军医大学学报

Objective：To establish a capillary gas chromatography(CGC) method for identifying the origin fungi of traditional Chinese medicine Hongqu. Methods：The volatile components of 7 species of Monascus including M. purpureus Went, M.aurantiacus Lee, M. serorubesceus　Sato, M. albidus Sato, M. barkeri Dangerd, M. ruber van　Tieghem, and　M.fuliginosus　Sato were analyzed by capillary gas chromatography method. Inlet temperature and detector temperature were 280℃，temperature program were 130℃,5 min→10℃/min→200℃, 10 min FID was used for detection. Results：The variety and contents of the volatility components in Monascus had obvious differences which can be distinguished easily by the main fingerprint peaks within 20 min. Conclusion：This method is useful to identify of Monascus fungi.