Application of data mining algorithms in research on traditional Chinese medicine formula / 中国药房

In recent years， data mining algorithms have been widely employed in scientific research within the field of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）. The data mining algorithms are used to effectively handle and analyze the complex data in TCM formulas， providing a rational explanation for the mechanism of action. This method has proven particularly useful in uncovering patterns of compatibility and frequent combinations of herbs in TCM， thereby enhancing the reliability and accuracy of clinical diagnosis， target screening， and the study of new drugs. This paper reviews and analyzes 147 papers on TCM formula research that utilize data mining algorithms. The results indicate that data mining algorithms play a unique advantage in six sub- areas， including the study on the mechanism of action in TCM formula， the dose-efficacy of TCM formulas， the identification of core drugs pairs/groups， mining the relationships among “formulas-drug-symptom”， the discovery of new formulas， and mining the compatibility law. Notably， association rules and clustering algorithms are the most representative.

Study on research cooperation based on published scientific papers from hospital / 中华医学科研管理杂志

Objective The internationalization of modern scientific research and its high degree of complexity have showed the importance of scientific research cooperation.How to promote cooperation more effectively is an important research topic.Methods This article analyzes the research cooperation of Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences during the past 12 years.Results Scientific research cooperation is a big trigger for the output of papers,especially high-level output,international and native institutions' cross-cooperation can be used as an important way for expanding scientific research cooperation and provides a reference for decision-making.Conclusions Strengthen the awareness of cooperation,increasing scientific research funding,establishing common and hot research directions and constructing highlevel platform can expand scientific research cooperation.

The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome and renal function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

Objective To observe the effect of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) on the renal function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods Sleep apnea hypopnea index (AHI), oxygen desaturation index (ODI), and nighttime lowest oxygen saturation (LSaO2) were evaluated in 298 patients with T2DM using a portable sleep apnea monitor.Patients were divided into T2DM without OSAHS group (n=120) and with OSAHS group (n=178) according to AHI90 ml·min-1·(1.73 m2)-1 (n=190), 90>eGFR>60 ml·min-1·(1.73 m2)-1 (n=84), eGFR<60 ml·min-1·(1.73 m2)-1 (n=24).The influencing factors of eGFR and AHI were analyzed by logistic regression analysis.Results There were significant differences in eGFR, uric acid (UA), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), waist circumference, hip circumference, body mass index (BMI), and urinary albumin between T2DM without OSAHS and with OSAHS groups(all P<0.05).eGFR showed a significant correlation with AHI(r=-0.154, P=0.008), ODI(r=-0.236,P<0.01),and LSaO2(r=0.145, P=0.024).Logistic regression revealed that eGFR(OR=0.991, 95%CI 0.983~0.998, P=0.014), BMI(OR=1.107, 95%CI 1.028~1.193, P=0.008)were independent risk factors for AHI.There were significant differences in age, urinary albumin, AHI, ODI, LSaO2 among groups with various eGFR levels (P<0.05).Stepwise regression showed that age(β=-0.456, 95%CI-0.571~-0.346,P<0.01)and AHI(β=-0.119, 95%CI-0.226~-0.007,P=0.037) were independent risk factors for eGFR.Conclusions OSAHS is a risk factor for renal impairment in patients with T2DM.

Mutagenesis of Methylobacterium extorquens AM1 for increasing pyrroloquinoline quinone production by atmospheric and room temperature plasma / 生物工程学报

As a novel cofactor of oxidoreductase, pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) has a great potential of application in medicine, food industries. In order to improve the efficiency of the PQQ production by Methylobacterium extorquens AM1, the strain was treated by atmospheric and room temperature plasma (ARTP). Positive mutants with changes in PQQ yield were obtained based on a high-throughput screening approach. After ARTP treatment, analysis data show that the positive mutation rate was 31.6%. Furthermore, we obtained an excellent positive mutant M. extorquens AM1 (E-F3) with the yield of 54.0 mg/L PQQ, which was approximately 3 times as much compared with that of the wild-type strain. The robust high-throughput screening method for mutagenesis by ARTP improves PQQ production. In addition, this method also provides a new strategy for further strain improvement.

¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT for predicting outcomes of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: shall it be performed in the interim versus later phase of chemotherapy? / 南方医科大学学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare the value of ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT performed in the interim and later phase of chemotherapy in predicting the prognosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT was performed in 71 patients with DLBCL in the interim phase of chemotherapy (3-4 cycles) and in another 71 patients in the later phase of chemotherapy (5-8 cycles). The patients were followed up for an average of 28.73 months (18-114 months) to compare the progression-free survival (PFS) and the PFS rate.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The positive finding rate was similar between ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT performed in the interim and the later phase (36.6% vs 33.8%, X²=12.423, P>0.05). The PFS was much longer in patients with negative findings than in those with positive findings in both the interim (63.56 vs 19.23 months, P=0.000) and later phase groups (65.78 vs 24.32 months, P=0.000), but showed no significant difference between the negative patients (P>0.05) or between the positive patients (P>0.05) in the two groups. The PFS rate was significantly greater in patients with negative than those with positive findings in the interim group (73.3% vs 15.4%, P=0.000) and in the later phase group (74.5% vs 16.7%, P=0.000), but comparable between the negative (P>0.05) and between the positive patients (P>0.05) in the two groups.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT in the interim and later phase of chemotherapy has similar value for predicting the prognosis of DLBCL, and we therefore recommend that ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT be performed in the interim but not in the later phase.</p>

Synthesis of A Novel Fluorescence Switch Conjugated Polymers and Its Discrimination Ability Toward S-Adenosylmethionine / 分析化学

A novel fluorescent switch was constructed based on poly 3-{[ 1-( 2-hydrazino-2-oxoethyl ) piperidin-4-ylidene] methyl}thiophene ( PMTH ) in the presence of Pb2﹢ or S-adenosylmethionine ( SAM ) . The switch turned off in the presence of Pb2﹢owing to complex effect, and the fluorescence intensity of PMTH solution was efficiently quenched by Pb2﹢ ions. Upon adding SAM to the Pb2﹢-PMTH solution, which was stronger Pb2﹢ chelators, it could form more stable SAM-Pb2﹢, the Pb2﹢ ion was displaced from PMTH and the fluorescence of PMTH was recovered. By triggering the turn-on signal of PMTH, a new discrimination ability toward SAM method for the determination of SAM was established. The effects of the interaction on the fluorescence spectral characteristics of these Pb2﹢-PMTH and Pb2﹢-SAM complexes in H2 O-CH3 CH2 OH(4:1, V/V) solution, suitable reaction conditions and influencing factors were investigated. This method offered good sensitivity and selectivity for detecting SAM in the presence of amino acids and metal ions. Under optimum conditions, the concentration of SAM in the range from 1. 0 × 10-8-2. 0 × 10-6 mol/L exhibited a linear relationship with the relative fluorescence intensity. The regression equation was △I = 68. 51﹢72. 32c (μmol/L), the correlation coefficient r=0. 9982. The limit of detection was 8. 72×10-9 mol/L. The system was successfully applied for detecting SAM in human serum, urine and injection samples.

Effects of Electromyographic Biofeedback Electric Stimulation Therapy on Lower Extremities Motor Dysfunction in Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To observe the effects of electromyographic biofeedback electric stimulation therapy on lower extremities motordysfunction in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP). Methods According to the consent of the custodians to the new therapy,60 children with spastic hemiplegic CP were divided into treatment group and control group with 30 cases in each group. All children weretreated with motor training, physical therapy and wore the ankle-foot orthosis (AFO). The treatment group was received electromyographicbiofeedback electric stimulation therapy on their lower extremity additionally. Composite Spasticity Scale (CSS) of the hemiplegic lower extremities,the ankle angle of passive dorsiflexion motion, D and E domains of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) were performedto comparatively evaluate the effects before and 12 weeks after treatment. Results The outcomes were improved compared with the ones ofpre-treatment (P<0.05), and improved more in the treatment group (P<0.05). Conclusion The electromyographic biofeedback stimulationtherapy in combination with rehabilitation functional training in the treatment for children with spastic hemiplegic CP is more effective onspasticity of the lower extremity, increasing the range of ankle motion, improving gross motor function of lower extremities.

Evaluation of Botulinum Toxin A for Spastic Dipledia by Surface Electromyography / 中国康复理论与实践

@# Objective To evaluate the effect of Botulinum Toxin A (BTX-A) on spastic diplegia by surface electromyography (sEMG). Methods 50 children with cerebral palsy following spastic diplegia were recruited and injected with BTX-A in triceps surae. They were assessed with the clinical test and the sEMG before and after the treatment. Results After the treatment, the integrated electromyography(iEMG) of triceps surae and foot dorsiflexion angle all decreased. Conclusion sEMG is an objective tool to assess the change of spasticity in children with diplegia after BTX-A injection.

Effect of Electromyography Biofeedback on Motor Function in Children with Spastic Hemiplegia / 中国康复理论与实践

@#ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of electromyography biofeedback on motor function in children with spastic hemiplegia. Methods40 children with spastic hemiplegia were divided into control group (n=20) and treatment group (n=20). Both groups received comprehensive rehabilitation treatment. The treatment group received electromyography biofeedback in addition. They were assessed with Gross Motor Functional Measure (GMFM-88) in D and E items before and after treatment. ResultsThe scores of GMFM-88 in both D and E items were significantly different (P<0.01) before and after treatment in both groups, and significantly different between the treatment group and control group (P<0.05) after treatment. ConclusionElectromyography biofeedback can improve the motor capacity in children with spastic hemiplegia.

A study of case-mix method by clinical pathway / 医学研究生学报

Objective: To investigate the case-mix method by clinical pathway. Methods: K-MEANS cluster analysis was applied to case-mix classification and artificial neural network was used for case-mix prediction. Results: Five hundred and twenty three inpatient records constructed a case-mix classification scheme of 4 groups.Statistical significant difference of costs existed in 4 groups.The training error of artificial neural network was low(0.0 029) and the predicting result was accurate(98.91%). Conclusion: Case-mix result was more reasonable using records under clinical pathway.The existing models of case-mix depend on dividing individual variables, but artificial neural network does not.

Study on compared proteomics of focal cerebral ischemia in rats / 中国药理学通报

Aim To establish a model of focal cerebral ischemic tissue of rat brain and explore the injury mechanism of focal cerebral ischemia reperfusion in whole level of proteins.Method The model was established with suture method by reperfusion 24 h after ischemic 2 h according to Koizumi′s method,total brain tissue proteins were extracted with Lysis buffer,proteins were separated by two-dimensional electrophoresis(2-DE),stained by Coomassie brilliant blue,the patterns were gotten,differential proteins were found out,PMS was obtained by MALDI-TOF-MS,and related information of proteins was gained by MS-Fit database.Results A comparative proteomic study of model and normal group was performed.Compared with model group,the normal group gained 23 differential protein spots,13 spots expressed lowly,and 10 spots high,6 protein spots were identified,the relative cerebral ischemic proteins such as Leukotriene A-4 hydrolase,Thyrotropin-releasing hormone-degrading ectoenzyme etc were found out.Conclusions Establishing a 2-DE technology is applied to protein analysis of brain tissue,and the relative proteins of cerebral ischemia are found from proteome aspect.This will contribute to the research on the injury mechanism of cerebral ischemic tissues.

Effect of the total saponins of Rubus parvifolius on the intracellular free calcium in ischemic hippocampal neurons / 中国药理学通报

Aim To study the effect of the total saponins of Rubus parvifolius(TSRP)on the intracellular free calcium levels in ischemic hippocampus neurons.Methods The cytosolic free calcium concentration in ischemic hippocampal neurons was measured by using Ca2+-sensitive fluorescent probe fluo-2/AM with a laser scanning confocal microscope.Results Application of TSRP inhibited free intracellular calcium in ischemic hippocampus neurons in a concentration-dependent manner.Conclusions These results suggest that TSRP might protect hippocampus neurons via attenuating calcium overload induced by ischemia.

Mechanisms of apoptosis induced by tubeimosides in human rectal cancer cell line SW480 in vitro / 中国药理学通报

Aim To study the effect of tubeimosides on human rectal cancer cell line SW480 in vitro and the mechanisms of its antitumor effect.Method The morphological changes were determined by means of light microscopy and electron microscopy respectively.Cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry through Annexin V assay and PI fluorescent staining methods.The protein levels of Bc1-2,p53 and Fas were determined using immunohistochemical technique.Results Apparent morphological characteristic of apoptosis was detected under the optical and electric microscope.The percentage of apoptotic cell increased when comparing the drug groups with control after treatment with tubeimoside Ⅰand Ⅲ.Immunohistochemical analysis revealed apoptosis was and induced by tubeimosides through inhibiting Bcl-2 and p53,and upregulating Fas.Conclusion Tubeimosides can induce apoptosis of SW480 cells,which may be one reasons of its antitumor effects.

Mining inter-transaction association rules from time series microarray data / 第三军医大学学报

Objective To deduce the interactions between genes from time series microarray data.Methods We used inter-transaction association rules mining technique and GO (Gene Ontology) annotation to analyze the microarray data. Results Using 2-fold-change method, 119 differential expression genes were identified from total 10 080 genes or ESTs, whose expression levels varied significantly on 6 periods of fetus cerebellar development. As a result, about 1 300 inter-transaction association rules were extracted and 10 top rules were kept for their maximum J-measure values. A genes association network graph was deduced based on the 10 top rules. Conclusion Inter-transaction association rules are able to deduce the interactions between genes from time series microarray data and the gene expression status can be predicted based on the association rules.

Study on compared proteomics of focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats with the total saponins of Rubus Parviflolius L / 中国药理学通报

Aim To screen alteration in protein level in brain tissue between middle cererbral artery occlusion(MCAO) and the total saponins of Rubus Parviflolius L(TSRP) treated rats and to learn the mechanism of nerve-protecting effects of TSRP after focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion.Methods The MCAO 2 h reperfusion of 24 h model was established in rats,2-DE was applied to preparein step 1 for the separation of protein,and imaging analysis of gels was done with Image-Master 2D software.Different protein spots expressing between cerebral ischemic reperfusion(CIR) model and TSRP group were cut from the gels for the MS analysis,Different protein spots expressing between cerebral ischemic tissue administered with or without TSRP were also cut from the gels for the MS analysis.MALDI-TOF-MS and database search: protein spots from step 2 were subject to in-gel digestion and MALDI-TOF-MS analysis,which resulted in the peptide mass fingerprint spectra(PMF).PMF were search against swiss-prot database using search program of Ms-Fit.Results By comparative proteome analysis,29 expression-altered spots were excised for MS and informatics analysis,comparing to the CIR model,18 proteins up-regulated in the TSRP group,11 proteins down-regulated,7 spots of them were identified and characterized.Conclusion The protective effect of TSRP on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion is the result of the participation of a number of proteins.

Effects of total glucosides of Rubus parviflolius L(TGRP) on neuronal apoptosis and expression of apoptosis related protein Bcl-2 and Bax in rat after local cerebral ischemic-reperfusion / 中国药理学通报

Aim To explore the mechanism of neuro-protecting effects of TGRP on ischemic cerebral injury.Methods The middle cerebral artery was occluded for 2 h to produce focal ischemic followed by 24 h reperfusion.HE staining,TUNEL labeling and immunohistochemical methods were used to investigate changes of neuronal apoptosis and expression of the apoptosis-related proteins after administration of TGRP.Result TGRP decreased the pathologic changes significantly.The apoptosis of neural cells and the expression of Bax positive cells in the TGRP groups significantly decreased compared with the control group(P

Normalization strategies for microarray data / 第三军医大学学报

Objective To design a set of software Gene_Norm for the data processing of genechips by normalization methods. Methods Hybridization spots were divided into two groups: "good" and "bad". Turn on off spots were extracted from the "bad" spots. Normalization processing of data was performed by using average ratio. Results Application of Gene_Norm in the processing of high density microarray data (10 080 spots, 42 records of each spot) resulted in satisfactory processing results. Conclusion The software of genechip can be used to process large amount of data. Some parameters can be chosen manually, so the software is of simple operation and wide application.