Progress in Research on Relationship Between Gastric Non-Hp Bacteria and Gastric Cancer and Precancerous Conditions / 胃肠病学

Gastric cancer is a commonly seen cancer in the world, which seriously endangers the life of people. It is known that the strongest risk factor for gastric cancer is Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection. However, only 3% of Hp infection individuals develop gastric cancer and the eradication of Hp cannot prevent the progression of gastric cancer. Currently, new technologies have found a lot of non-Hp bacteria flora in human stomach, which also play an important role in the genesis of gastric cancer. This article reviewed the characteristics of gastric microbial flora in normal controls, chronic gastritis, intestinal metaplasia and gastric cancer.

Primary blast waves induced brain dynamics influenced by head orientations

There is controversy regarding the directional dependence of head responses subjected to blast loading. The goal of this work is to characterize the role of head orientation in the mechanics of blast wave-head interactions as well as the load transmitting to the brain. A three-dimensional human head model with anatomical details was reconstructed from computed tomography images. Three different head orientations with respect to the oncoming blast wave, i.e., front-on with head facing blast, back-on with head facing away from blast, and side-on with right side exposed to blast, were considered. The reflected pressure at the blast wave-head interface positively correlated with the skull curvature. It is evidenced by the maximum reflected pressure occurring at the eye socket with the largest curvature on the skull. The reflected pressure pattern along with the local skull areas could further influence the intracranial pressure distributions within the brain. We did find out that the maximum coup pressure of 1.031 MPa in the side-on case as well as the maximum contrecoup pressure of −0.124 MPa in the back-on case. Moreover, the maximum principal strain (MPS) was also monitored due to its indication to diffuse brain injury. It was observed that the peak MPS located in the frontal cortex region regardless of the head orientation. However, the local peak MPS within each individual function region of the brain depended on the head orientation. The detailed interactions between blast wave and head orientations provided insights for evaluating the brain dynamics, as well as biomechanical factors leading to traumatic brain injury.

Berberine Effect of Anti-microbiota-Possibility and Clinical Significance on Gut Microbiota and Metabolism: A Review / 世界科学技术-中医药现代化

Berberine (BBR) is known as a classic drug for intestinal infection treatment.BBR inhibits intestinal bacteria,which is the core of its role in the treatment of intestinal infection.With the survival of local intestinal bacteria and its related metabolites on the physiological and pathological functions of the body continue to recognize the impact of it,more and more literatures have presented the effect of BBR through the impact of intestinal bacteria on the body glycol-lipid metabolism,even brain function.This allows us to re-understand the pathophysiology of BBR in inhibiting gut microbiome.In this paper,the antibacterial activity of BBR was reviewed and analyzed.The possible molecular target of BBR was analyzed according to the characteristics of prokaryotes gene expression,which was helpful to the in-depth study of BBR on intestinal bacteria.Thus,a more comprehensive understanding of the pharmacological effects of BBR is given.

Experimental Study on Inhibition Effect of Berberine in Escherichia coil Gene Transcription / 世界科学技术-中医药现代化

There have been many reports on berberine (BBR) effect of the inhibition on gut bacteria,but more from the protein level.In view of the preference of BBR for DNA binding,we here investigated the expression of BBR from the transcriptional expression level of the gene.The results showed that BBR had a higher affinity for UP element of Escherichia coli (E.coli) gene,and the transcription initiation region of this element contained TATA base sequence.The expression of genes sulA,recA and 16S which contain the genes of the UP element regulatory elements in the upstream of the promoter could be suppressed by BBR,and the expression of lpxC,secG and mutT which did not contain the genes of the UP element regulatory elements in the upstream of the promoter could not be inhibited by BBR.It is shown that the TATA sequence is the target of BBR.This result provides a new perspective for exploring the effect of BBR's inhibition of microbiota from gene transcription.

Gene expression profiles and phosphorylation patterns of AMP-activated protein kinase subunits in various mesenchymal cell types / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Recent studies on bone have shown an endocrine role of the skeleton, which could be impaired in various human diseases, including osteoporosis, obesity, and diabetes-associated bone diseases. As a sensor and regulator of energy metabolism, AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) may also play an important role in the regulation of bone metabolism. The current study aimed to establish the expression profiles and phosphorylation patterns of AMPK subunits in several mesenchymal cell types.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for relative quantification, real-time PCR for absolute quantification, and Western blotting were used to investigate the gene expression profiles and phosphorylation patterns of AMPK subunits in several mesenchymal cell types, including primary human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) and hFOB, Saos-2, C3H/10T1/2, MC3T3-E1, 3T3-L1, and C2C12 cells.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>AMPKα1 and AMPKβ1 mRNAs were abundantly expressed in all cell types. AMPKγ1 mRNA was abundantly expressed in C3H/10T1/2, MC3T3-E1, 3T3-L1, and C2C12 but not detected in human-derived cell types. AMPKγ2 mRNA was mildly expressed in all cell types. AMPKα1 protein was highly expressed in all cell types and AMPKα2 protein was highly expressed only in hFOB and Saos-2 cells. AMPKβ1 protein was abundantly expressed in all cell types except for Saos-2, in which AMPKβ2 protein overwhelmed AMPKβ1 expression. AMPKγ1 and AMPKγ2 proteins were expressed in C3H/10T1/2, MC3T3-E1, 3T3-L1, and C2C12 cells and only AMPKγ2 protein was expressed in hMSCs, hFOB and Saos-2 cells. AMPKα was phosphorylated at Thr172 and Ser485 and AMPKβ1 was phosphorylated at Ser108 and Ser182 in all cell types with a specific pattern in each cell type.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The combination of AMPK α, β, and γ subunits and phosphorylation of AMPKα (Thr172 and Ser485) and AMPKβ1 (Ser108 and Ser182) showed a specific pattern in each cell type.</p>

Curative Effect of Implantation of AMS Three-piece Inflatable Penile Prosthesis on Severe Erectile Dysfunction / 昆明医科大学学报

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of AMS three- piece inflatable penile prosthesis on erectile dysfunction (ED).Methods From Dec 2008 to Sep 2012, 7 patiens with of serve erectile dysfunction (ED),whose ages were 28~55 years (average 47 years) were implanted with AMS three- piece inflatable penile prosthesis in our hospital. The 7 patients with serve erectile dysfunction included 3 patients with neurogenic ED,2 patients with arteriovenous fistula in corpus cavernosum penis and 2 patients with fibrosis of corpus cavernosum penis. Results All of the patients were performed smoothly with implantation of AMS three- piece inflatable penile prosthesis, among them 3 cases appeared foreskin edema, but it disappeared after 2 weeks. After 6~36 months (average 18 months) follow up, there was no rejection, no implant failure, and no urethral injury in our group, all patients got satisfaction on sexual life, and one patient with arteriovenous fistula in corpus cavernosum penis after treatment made his wife pregnant. Conclusion AMS three- piece inflatable penile prosthesis is close to human physiological penis, it has good concealment, less surgical trauma , high success rate, satisfying clinical efficacy, safe and reliable mechanical behavior.

Clinical Research on Treatment of Oligospermia and Asthenospermia with Guiqishengjing Capsule / 昆明医科大学学报

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Guiqi shengjing capsule on infertility caused by oligospermia and asthenospermia. Methods All of 126 oligospermia and asthenospermia outpatients in theDepartment of Andrology from Sep 2011 to Dec 2012 were divided into 2 groups randomly:experimental group and control group (63 patients in each group), which were taken Guiqishengjing capsule and Huangjing zanyu capsule respectively, with a course of 3 months. Then we observed and compared the clinical efficacy and semen parameters of the patients in the 2 groups before and after treatment. Results There was no significant differences in semen parameters between two groups before treatment ( >0.05) .And also there was no significant differences in total clinical effective rate and semen parameters between two groups after treatment ( >0.05) .But, the extremely significant difference presented in sperm activity and density before and after treatment in two groups (<0.01) . Conclusion Guiqishengjing capsule can promote spermatogenesis, improve sperm quality, and has definite effect on oligospermia and asthenospermia in infertility .

Effect of Brazilein on Relaxation of Vascular Smooth Muscle of Rat / 世界科学技术-中医药现代化

Brazilein is one of the active ingredients of a Chinese medicine Caesalpinia sappan L. This study was aimed to test the vasodilator effect of brazilein on vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro from the perspective of molecular biology. The results showed that brazilein mainly acted through the influence of potassium ion channels, reducing membrane depolarization in order to affect the vessel relaxation. This effect can be influenced by blocking 5-HT receptor, and, simultaneously, correlating with the regulation of intracellular calcium ion concentration, affecting calmodulin and downregulating MLCP. In addition, the alterations of cAMP, PKA and PGI2 were involved in the pharmacological process of brazilein.

Effect of Euphorbia kansui on urination and kidney AQP2, IL-1beta and TNF-alpha mRNA expression of mice injected with normal saline / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the effect of Euphorbia kansui (E. KS) alcohol extracts on urination and kidney-related expressions of mice injected with normal saline and to discuss its impact on kidney.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Mice intraperitoneally injected with normal saline were observed for urination and changes in kidney-related histiocytic factors of after intragastrical administration of E. KS and compared with normal mice.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>E. KS alcohol extracts can promote urination of mice injected with normal saline and enhance peripheral serum creatinine, with no obvious pathological change showed in tissue sections. It had a certain effect on reducing AQP2 expression and enhancing TNF-alpha expression.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Euphorbia kansui in large dose has a remarkable effect on kidney but may be accompanied with pathological reactions to some extent, especially the dose of 1.2 g x kg(-1). The pathological reactions may be related with increased serum creatinine and TNF-alpha expression.</p>

Evaluation of allergen during processes of Fufang Kushen injection by IgG-promoter-HepG2 cell assay in vitro / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the allergen in key processes during the production of Fufang Kushen injection by IgG promoter-HepG2 cells in vitro.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>By transfecting a IgG promoter-regulating the expression of green fluorescent protein(GFP) plasmid into HepG2 cells, this transferred cells were incubated with common allergens (like puerarin, ovalbumin, LPS or Sal typhoid vi polysaccharide vaccine), excipients using in Fufang Kushen injection (NaOH, acetic acid, Tween-80 and ethanol) and samples from the key production processes of the injection for 30 minutes . Fluorescent photographs were analyzed the fluorescence intensity of the cells by using an image analysis software.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>All of common allergens significantly increased the IgG expression. Two of the excipicents, acetic acids and Tween-80 were shown to increased the IgG expression, while others had no effect on IgG expression. In the 8 samples from the key processes in the production of Fufang Kushen injection, two of them stimulated IgG expression.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>IgG promoter-HepG2 cells are highly sensitive and specific to allergens, and thus can be applied to rapid screening of allergens in components and injections in transcriptional level. It is possible to use the IgG-promoter HepG2 cells in a real-time monitoring of allergens in the production processes of Chinese medicine injections.</p>

Investigation of inflammasome during excitation of IgG-HepG2 cells for evaluation of allergenic ingredients / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the alteration of inflammasome and receptor during IgG promoter transfected to HepG2 cells.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>By assay of Elisa to evaluate the secretion of IL-1 beta, IL-8, TNF-alpha and MCP-1 after puerarine and LPS administration, and by assay of real time PCR to evaluate the expression of mRNA of IL-1 beta, IL-8,TNF-alpha and MCP-1, as well as the receptors of TLR2, 4 and NOD2, MyD88.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>IgG promoter did not active innate immunity and enhance the expression and secretion of inflammasome in HepG2. Puerarine did not active the inflammasome either. LPS activated the innate immunity and increased the secretion of IL-8, TNF-alpha and MCP-1.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>IgG-HepG2 cells could be used specifically as the model of allergy type II for ingredients screening. It is suggested that puerarine was suite for the activator for this type of allergy as positive control.</p>

Study on IgG promoter as probe to evaluate safety of injections in pre-clinic / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To construct an effective system screening and evaluating possible injections and components inducing allergy type II.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Transfect IgG promoter-regulated green fluorescent protein expressing plasmid into RPMI-8226 cell. The number of fluorescent cells after drug treatment was calculated and statistically evaluated.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Tween 80 can suppress the expression of IgG effectively, and puerarin has activity of stimulating IgG expression, and the system has no response to KCl-treatment. No effect of Yuxingcao (Herba Houttuyniae) injection on this system is observed.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>IgG promoter-drove green fluorescent protein expressing cell line can be used as system screening injections and components inducing allergy type II based on stimulating IgG promoter activity. Tween 80 can suppress the expression of IgG at the transcriptional level. Four batches of Yuxingcao injection cannot induce allergy type II by activating IgG expression.</p>

Evaluation the liver reservation functions of patients with severe hepatopath of nonage treated with plasma exchange by 13C-methacetin breath test / 中国综合临床

Objective To judge the effect of plasma exchange (PE) to the patients with severe hepatopath of nonage according to evaluating the change of the liver function of reserve with 13C-methacetin breath test. Methods There are two groups: the case group and the control group. Each group has 30 patients. The patients in the case group were treated by PE. All the patients received 13C-methacetin breath test at before or one week after treatment. MVmax40, CUM40 and CUM120 were present. At the same time, clinical symptoms, glutamate-pyruvate transaminase (ALT), total bilirubin (TBiL) and prethrombin active (PTA) were observed. Results MVmax40, CUM40, CUM120 and PTA were higher, ALT and TBiL were lower in the case group after treatment (t=4.679, 4.752, 5.048, 5.413, 6.208, 7.413, P=0.000,P<0.01). After a week, MVmax40, CUM40, CUM120 and PTA were higher, ALT and TBiL were lower in the case group than that in the control group (t=2.260, 2.247, 2.476, 4.017, 3.250, 3.658, P<0.05). The total effective rates in the case group and the control group were 83.3 % (25/30) and 43.3 % (13/30),which are significant different(χ2 10.335,P<0.01). Conclusion PE can im-prove the liver reservation functionin the severe hepatopath of nonage.

Regulatory effects of Wuzhuyutang (Evodiae prescription) and its consisting herbs on TPH2 promoter / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To screen the active component of Wuzhuyutang (WZYT, Evodiae prescription) and investigate the regulatory effects of the components in WZYT on the TPH2 promoter, and to explore the possible molecular mechanism of WZYT on migraine.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>By transfecting a TPH2 promoter regulating Red Fluorescent Protein expressing plasmid into PC12 cell, the global fluorescence intensities and calculations of fluorescent cells after components treatment were statistically evaluated.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Different regulatory effects of different components in WZYT with different concentrations on TPH2 promoter were observed.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>TPH2 promoter drove Red Fluorescent Protein expressing cell line can be used as system screening components targeting TPH2 promoter activity. The possible mechanism of WZYT on migraine may due to its stimulating effects on TPH2 promoter, and promote the synthesis and release of 5-HT in cerebral.</p>