Hydrogen sulfide promotes the osteogenesis of bone marrow mesenchymal cells through hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha under tensile stress / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Hydrogen sulfide signaling has been proved to promote distraction osteogenesis; however,the underlying mechanism remains unclear.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between hydrogen sulfide and hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α)during the osteogenesis of rat bone marrow mesenchymal cells under tensile stress.METHODS: 2000 μ strain was loaded on the in vitro cultured rat bone marrow mesenchymal cells by a four-point bending apparatus, and hydrogen sulfide donor or HIF-1α inhibitor was adopted in the tensile unit. Subsequently, the levels of osteogenic markers were detected.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Exogenous hydrogen sulfide signaling could promote the osteogenesis of rat bone marrow mesenchymal cells under tensile stress. However, this promotion was obviously eliminated when the endogenous HIF-1α expression was inhibited.These results show that hydrogen sulfide signaling system promotes the osteogenesis of rat bone marrow mesenchymal cells under tensile stress probably through HIF-1α.

Chromatographic fingerprint and multi-components quantitative analysis of Rhizoma Drynariae by high-performance liquid chromatography / 国际药学研究杂志

Objective To investigate fingerprint analysis and quantification of Rhizoma Drynaria. Methods HPLC fingerprints were carried out at 30℃on a Zirchrom C18 column (4.6 mm×200 mm, 5μm). The mobile phase was methanol (A) and phosphoric acid aqueous solution (pH3.6, B). Gradient programmer was performed in linear gradient. The chromatogram was monitored at a wavelength of 283 nm throughout the experiment and the chromatographic peaks were obtained, ranging from 200 nm to 400 nm. The injection volume was 10μl. Then quantitative analyses were carried out at 30℃on a Kromasil C18 column (250 mm×4.6 mm,5μm). Results In fingerprint analysis, plant materials from 16 regions were analyzed under the optimized HPLC conditions and 12 peaks were selected as characteristic peaks. Compared with the reference standards, 6 major chromatographic peaks were characterized and identified, with sum of peaks area over 70% according to area normalization method. Additionally, the similarity analysis and HCA analysis were performed and the results got mutual authentication. In quantitative analysis, the four compounds showed good regression(r>0.9995) within test ranges and the recovery of the method was in the range of 97.9%-103.7%. Conclusion The results revealed that the method of reference chromatographic fingerprints combined with multiple compounds determination could be used as an efficient strategy for systematic quality evaluation of Rhizoma Drynariae.

The role of the hydrogen sulfide signal system in rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal cells osteogenesis under tensile stress / 实用医学杂志

Objective To evaluate the impact of hydrogen sulfide signal system during the process of rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal cells osteogenesis under tensile stress. Methods After the H2S signal system of cell rooms regulated by tool drugs (Group A with propargylglycine;Goup B with PBS;Group C with GYY3147), 4 000 μ strain tensile stress were applied on rat BMMCs by four-point bending apparatus for 60 minutes. Four hours later, the H2S signal system and cystathionine-γ-lyase were detected. Meanwhile, the change of the alkaline phosphate, osteocalcin, procollagen typeⅠN-terminal propeptide, and runt-related transcription factor 2 mRNA level were also examined to evaluate the osteogenic ability. Results With the increase of H2S expression, the osteogenic capacity gradually increased, while the osteogenic capacity was compromised after the endogenous cystathionine-γ-lyase was inhibited. Conclusion The H2S signal system plays an important role during BMMCs osteogensis under tensile stress. The up-regulation expression of H2S may promote osteogenesis during distraction osteogenesis.

Effects of eucommia alcohol extract on a rabbit model of mandibular distraction osteogenesis / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Long course of treatment and complications limit the extensive application of distraction osteogenesis, which cannot meet the clinical requirements. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of general administration of eucommia alcohol extract on new bone regeneration based on the rabbit model of mandibular distraction osteogenesis. METHODS:Twenty-four New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into experimental group and control group. Unilateral mandibular distraction osteogenesis model was established by 1 mm/12 h distraction protocol. During the distraction period, the rabbits in the experimental group were intragastricaly administered with eucommia alcohol extract and the control animals received the same amount of physiological saline, respectively. Six weeks later, the animals were sacrificed for osteogenic testing. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: New bone formation was observed in the distracted gap in both groups. However, the amount, mineralization and biomechanical strength of new regenerated bone in the experimental group were obviously greater than those in the control group by histological observation, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, micro-CT and biomechanical test. General administration of eucommia alcohol extract can markedly promote distraction osteogensis in rabbit mandibular osteodistraction.

Quality Standard for Xilei San / 中国药师

Objective:To research the quality standard for Xilei San. Methods:Imdigo naturalis and calculus bovis were identi-fied by TLC and their contents were determined by HPLC, and Borneolum syntheticum was determined by GC. Results: Indirubin showed good linearity over the concentration range of 0. 043-4. 255 0 μg(r=0. 999 2) with the average recovery of 97. 9%(RSD=1.5%,n=6). Bilirubin showed good linearity over the concentration range of 9.968 ×10 -4-9.968 ×10 -2 μg(r=0.999 9) with the average recovery of 95.3%(RSD =0.55%, n =6). Borneolum syntheticum showed good linearity over the concentration range of 0. 010 3-0. 826 6 mg(r=0. 999 8) with the average recovery of 94. 9%(RSD=3. 2%,n=6). Conclusion: The method is accurate with good reproducibility,which can be used as the quality control for Xilei San.

Tetrahydrobiopterin Inhibits PDGF-stimulated Migration and Proliferation in Rat Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells via the Nitric Oxide Synthase-independent Pathway

Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), an essential cofactor for nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity, is known to play important roles in modulating both NO and superoxide production during vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis. However, the role of BH4 in functions of vascular smooth muscle cells is not fully known. In this study, we tested the effects of BH4 and dihydrobiopterin (BH2), a BH4 precursor, on migration and proliferation in response to platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) in rat aortic smooth muscle cells (RASMCs). Cell migration and proliferation were measured using a Boyden chamber and a 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine incorporation assay, respectively, and these results were confirmed with an ex vivo aortic sprout assay. Cell viability was examined by 2,3-bis [2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl]-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxanilide assays. BH4 and BH2 decreased PDGF-BB-induced cell migration and proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. The inhibition of cell migration and proliferation by BH4 and BH2 was not affected by pretreatment with N G-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester, a NOS inhibitor. Moreover, the sprout outgrowth formation of aortic rings induced by PDGF-BB was inhibited by BH4 and BH2. Cell viability was not inhibited by BH4 and BH2 treatment. The present results suggest that BH4 and BH2 may inhibit PDGF-stimulated RASMC migration and proliferation via the NOS-independent pathway. Therefore, BH4 and its derivative could be useful for the development of a candidate molecule with an NO-independent anti-atherosclerotic function.

Modified Abb? flap reconstructing contour of vermilion tubercle and Cupid's bow in unilateral cleft lip patients / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To report the experience on the modified Abb? flap for correction of mild tightness of the corrected cleft lip deformity. Methods Forty-two patients with a mild or moderately tight lip deformity after primary unilateral cleft lip repair were performed a modified Abb? flap for correcting tight upper lip. The operative technique was that the pocket was creased for the vermilion tubercle by splitting the lip. The skin was incised several millimeters beyond the vermilion-skin border and was moved laterally for a distance equal to the breadth of the vermilion tubercle. The orbicularis oris muscle and the full length of the upper lip vermilion were incised. By releasing the tension, the slight concavity, expressed in profile by the slight pout which a normal upper lip had in cross section, was obtained. The Abb? flap that was taken from the central portion of the lower lip vermilion, was designed to repair the vermilion tubercle and the Cupid's bow. The flap was approximately 8 mm in width. The full length of the lower lip vermilion and the orbicularis oris muscle were incorporated. A ting portion of skin was included, which facilitated closure of the donor site, The flap, based on the labial vessels, was rotated 180?and sutured into the created defect of the upper lip. The pedicle was divided 10 days after operation. Results Forty-two patients all showed an obvious Cupid's bow, Cupid's bow peak, the median tubercle and the height and width of the upper lip. The scarring of the base of the nose was not obvious. Conclusion Use of modified Abb? flap to reconstruct the contour of the upper lip is successful in patients with cleft lip.

Practice of GMP in Producing Hospital Pharmaceutical Preparation / 中国药房

This article discusses the practice of GMP in producing hospital pharmaceutical preparatioon in regard to the following points: 1. necessity and feasibility, 2. key links to be grasped, and 3. effective organizing work.