Neuroprotective effect of tetramethylpyrazine on mice after spinal cord injury / 中国中药杂志

This study aims to investigate the neuroprotective effect of tetramethylpyrazine on mice after spinal cord injury and its mechanism. Seventy-five female C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 5 groups, namely, a sham operation group, a model group, a tetramethylpyrazine low-dose group(25 mg·kg~(-1)), a tetramethylpyrazine medium-dose group(50 mg·kg~(-1)), and a tetramethylpyrazine high-dose group(100 mg·kg~(-1)), with 15 mice in each group. Modified Rivlin method was used to establish the mouse model of acute spinal cord injury. After 14 d of tetramethylpyrazine intervention, the motor function of hind limbs of mice was evaluated by basso mouse scale(BMS) and inclined plate test. The levels of inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin-6(IL-6), and interleukin-1β(IL-1β) in the spinal cord homogenate were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). Hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to observe the histology of the spinal cord, and Nissl's staining was used to observe the changes in the number of neurons. Western blot and immunofluorescence method were used to detect the expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP) and C3 protein. Tetramethylpyrazine significantly improved the motor function of the hind limbs of mice after spinal cord injury, and the BMS score and inclined plate test score of the tetramethylpyrazine high-dose group were significantly higher than those of the model group(P<0.01). The levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β in spinal cord homogenate of the tetramethylpyrazine high-dose group were significantly decreased(P<0.01). After tetramethylpyrazine treatment, the spinal cord morphology recovered, the number of Nissl bodies increased obviously with regular shape, and the loss of neurons decreased. As compared with the model group, the expression of GFAP and C3 protein was significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01) in tetramethylpyrazine high-dose group. In conclusion, tetramethylpyrazine can promote the improvement of motor function and play a neuroprotective role in mice after spinal cord injury, and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting inflammatory response and improving the hyperplasia of glial scar.

Effects of microRNA-4286 on the growth, migration and invasion of gastric cancer cell line HGC-27 by regulating inositol polyphosphate-4-phosphatase type I / 解剖学报

Objective To investigate the effects of microRNA-4286 (miRNA-4286) on the growth, migration and invasion of gastric cancer cell line HGC-27 by regulating inositol polyphosphate-4-phosphatase type I (INPP4A). Methods HGC-27 cells were divided into blank control group, negative control group and intervention group. The blank control group received no treatment, negative control group was transfected with pEGFP-Nl plasmid, and intervention group was transfected with pEGFP-Nl-miRNA-4286 plasmid. Real-time PCR was used to detect the expression of miRNA-4286 in HGC-27 cells, and Western blotting was used to detect the expression of INPP4A protein in HGC-27 cells. The proliferation rate, invasion ability and migration ability of HGC-27 cells were detected by cholecystokinin octapeptide, cholecystokinin octapeptide (CCK8), Transwell chamber assay and scratch test, respectively. Results The miRNA-4286 expression level, proliferation rate, and number of transmembrane cells in intervention group were significantly higher than those in blank control group and negative control group (P0.05). Conclusion miRNA-4286 may promote the growth, migration and invasion of gastric cancer cell line HGC-27 by down- regulating the expression of INPP4A.

The protective effect of cyclosporine A on daunorubicin injured H9c2 cardiomyoblasts / 中国药理学通报

Aim To study the protective effect of cyclosporine A (CsA) on daunorubicin (DNR) injured H9c2 cardiomyoblasts. Methods H9c2 cells were pre-treated with CsA for 2 hours, then co-cultured with 1 μmol · L

TRPV4 channel mediates the increase of pulmonary microvascular endothelial permeability in rats with chronic hypoxic pulmonary hypertension / 生理学报

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) channel on the permeability of pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (PMVECs) in rats with chronic hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension (CHPH), so as to clarify the mechanism of vascular endothelial dysfunction during the occurrence of pulmonary hypertension (PH). CHPH rat model was established by exposure to chronic hypoxia (CH) for 21 days. Primary PMVECs were cultured by adherent tissue blocks at the edge of the lung. The permeability coefficient of primary cultured PMVECs was detected by fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-dextran. The structure of tight junction (TJ) was observed by transmission electron microscope. The expression of TRPV4 and TJ-related proteins, such as, Occludin, Claudin-5, ZO-1 were examined by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blotting. The intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca

The role and action mechanism of signaling proteins in the occurrence and development of neuroblastoma / 国际药学研究杂志

Neuroblastoma(NB)is the most common extracranial solid tumor derived from the sympathetic ner- vous system in childhood. The location of NB is variable, the pathogenesis is complex and the clinical manifestations vary greatly. The prognosis is good in low or medium risk NB patients but bad in high risk NB patients. Recent studies have shown that the occurrence, growth, proliferation, migration and invasion of NB as well as the prognosis of NB pa- tients are associated with the abnormal expression of signaling proteins in NB, including the transcriptional regulators, kinases, and receptors, etc.. This article reviews the role and action mechanism of different signaling proteins in the oc- currence and development of NB.

Value of galactose-deficient IgA1 in the early diagnosis of Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis in children / 中国当代儿科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the value of galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1) in the early diagnosis of Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN) in children.@*METHODS@#A total of 67 hospitalized children who were definitely diagnosed with HSPN between January and April 2018 and 58 hospitalized children with Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) were enrolled in the study. Twenty children undergoing routine physical examinations served as controls. The levels of serum and urine Gd-IgA1 were determined using ELISA. The receiver operating characteristic curve was used to analyze the value of serum Gd-IgA1 and urine Gd-IgA1/urine creatinine ratio in the diagnosis of HSPN.@*RESULTS@#The level of serum Gd-IgA1 and urine Gd-IgA1/urine creatinine ratio in children with HSP or HSPN were significantly higher than those in healthy control group (P<0.01), with a significantly greater increase observed in children with HSPN (P<0.01). Serum Gd-IgA1 ≥1 485.57 U/mL and/or urine Gd-IgA1/urine creatinine ratio ≥105.74 were of favorable value in the diagnosis of HSPN. During the six-month follow-up of the 49 children with HSP, the incidence of HSPN was 47% (23/49), which included a 100% incidence in children with serum Gd-IgA1 ≥1 485.57 U/mL and a 73% incidence in children with urine Gd-IgA1/urine creatinine ratio ≥105.74.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Serum and urine Gd-IgA1 is of favorable clinical value in the early diagnosis of HSPN.

Synchronous lymphoma and carcinoma-clinical analyses of 17 patients / 中华血液学杂志

Objective: To explore the clinical features of patients with synchronous lymphoma and carcinoma. Methods: The clinical data of 17 patients with Synchronous lymphoma and carcinoma from February 2012 to October 2017 were analyzed retrospectively. Results: Among 17 patients of lymphoma, 1 case HL, 2 cases B-NHL, 6 cases MZBL, 3 cases DLBCL, 1 case mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) , 3 cases NK/T- cell lymphoma, 1 case anaplastic large cell lymphoma(ALCL). In terms of 17 patients with carcinoma, 3 cases esophageal carcinoma, 3 cases gastric carcinoma, 2 cases colorectal carcinoma, 7 cases thyroid carcinoma, 1 case hepatocellular carcinoma and lung cancer. Up to 15 patients received operation, and some of them combined with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and autologous transplant. Follow-up analysis showed that 3 cases was undergoing treatment, 2 cases lost follow-up, 4 cases died, 3 cases achieved CR, 3 cases remained to be at SD, and 2 cases assessed for progression or recurrence. Conclusion: The relationship between lymphoma and carcinoma was under discussion, patients with synchronous lymphoma and carcinoma were not unusual. We herein should raise awareness to avoid misdiagnosis.

Expression and significance of tight junction proteins in the kidney in a mouse model of renal ischemia-reperfusion injury / 中国当代儿科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To study the expression and significance of tight junction proteins (claudin-2, claudin-10, and claudin-17) in a mouse model of renal ischemia-reperfusion injury.@*METHODS@#A total of 152 male C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to control group (n=8), sham-operation group (n=72), and model group (n=72). The renal pedicles at both sides were clamped for 30 minutes to establish a mouse model of renal ischemia-reperfusion injury. According to the time points of reperfusion (0, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours and 5 and 7 days), the sham-operation group and the model group were further divided into 9 subgroups, with 8 mice in each subgroup. RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry were used to measure the mRNA and protein expression of claudin-2, claudin-10, and claudin-17 in renal tissue.@*RESULTS@#The control and sham-operation groups had no significant changes in the mRNA and protein expression of claudin-2, claudin-10, and claudin-17 in renal tissue over the time of reperfusion (P>0.05). Compared with the control and sham-operation groups, the model group had decreased mRNA and protein expression of claudin-2 and claudin-10 after reperfusion, and the expression decreased gradually over the time of reperfusion, with the lowest levels at 24 hours of reperfusion (P<0.05). Compared with the control and sham-operation groups, the model group had increased mRNA and protein expression of claudin-17 after reperfusion, and the expression increased gradually over the time of reperfusion, with the highest mRNA level at 12 hours and the highest protein level at 24 hours of reperfusion (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#Renal ischemia-reperfusion injury is closely associated with abnormal expression of tight junction proteins claudin-2, claudin-10, and claudin-17.

Comparison of Inducing Pluripotent Stem Cells to Differentiate into Motor Neuron Precursor in Two Kinds of System / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To induce human-induced pluripotent stem cells(iPSCs)to differentiate into spinal motor neuron precursor (MNP)and compare the induction efficiency in systems of feeder and feeder-free. Methods iPSCs cultured on mouse feeder cells or in feeder-free condition were induced into neuroepithelial progenitors (NEP) on the sixth day and MNP on the twelveth day.Their morphology was observed under inverted micro-scope,and the markers of iPSCs,NEP,MNP were detected with immunofluorescence.NEP-related genes SOX1 and HOXA3,MNP-related genes OLIG2 and PAX6,and pluripotency genes SOX2 and OCT4 were detected with real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results iPSCs expressed pluripotency markers,while NEP and MNP expressed high levels of neural related markers and low levels of pluripotency markers in two systems. The expression of the genes SOX1, HOXA3, OLIG2 and OCT4 was higher in the feeder system,and there was no significant difference in the expression of genes SOX2 and PA X 6. Conclusion iPSCs can differentiate into MNP in culture systems of feeder and feeder-free,and the induction efficiency is higher in the feeder system.

Efficacy of macular focal/grid laser photocoagulation with Ranibizumab for diabetic macular edema / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

· AIM:To investigate the effect of macular focal/grid laser photocoagulation with Ranibizumab on the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).· METHODS:Totally 70 patients (99 eyes) with DME treated in our hospital from August 2014 to August 2016 were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group,with 50 eyes and 49 eyes,respectively.Patients in control group were treated with macular focal/ grid laser photocoagulation,and based on this,the observation group was treated with intravitreal injection of ranibizuma at 5-7d before operation.The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) before and after operation was compared between the two groups.Central macular thickness (CMT) was examined by optical coherence tomography (OCT),and fluorescein fundus angiography (FFA) was used to examine the leakage area of retinal neovascularization (RNV) and macular edema.· RESULTS:The BCVA in both groups increased significantly after operation,and the BCVA in observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group at each time point after operation,the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05).After treatment,the CMT and leakage area of RNV in both groups significantly decreased,and the leakage area of the observation group were significantly less than those in control group at each time point (P＜ 0.05).There were different degrees of macular edema leakage in the two groups before operation,and the proportion of eye with macular edema and leakage in observation group was significantly lower than that in control group,the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05).No obvious complications occurred in the two groups.· CONCLUSION:Compared with macular focal/grid laser photocoagulation,the combination of macular focal/grid laser photocoagulation and ranibizumab has better curative effect on DME and RNV reduction.Moreover,the patients' visual acuity improve significantly with a higher safety.

Modified Metaizeau's technique for the treatment of radial neck fractures of Judet III or IV in children / 中国骨伤

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the clinical effect of modified Metaizeau's technique for radial neck fractures of Judet II or IV in children, summarizing the value of clinical application.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From May 2014 to March 2017, 32 children of Judet III or IV radial neck fractures were treated with percutaneous Kirschner wire poking reduction and closed reduction with elastic intramedullary nailing fixation, including 21 boys and 11 girls, aged from 5.7 to 10.6 years old with a mean of 7.2 years old. The modified An-Morrey functional rating index were used to evaluate elbow range of motion, myodynamia, stability, and pain preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively in all the patients.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All patients were available for an average follow-up from 12 to 15 months. No complications such as incision infection, wire or nail tail irritation and avascular necrosis of radial head and epiphyses was occurred. The fracture achieved solid healing at 8 to 10 weeks after operation. The modified An and Morrey functional score improved from 58.69±5.80 before operation to 99.13±1.79 at 1 year after operation, there was obvious difference of scores between preoperative and postoperative at 1 year.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Modified Metaizeau's technique is a reliable and good treatment for Judet III or IV radial neck fractures in children, which has advantages of few complication, minimal invasion, quick fracture union and good recovery of elbow joint.</p>

Preparation and characterization of a gene-activated matrix mimicking extracellular matrix / 药学学报

This study aims to establish a novel gene-activated matrix that mimics the structure and function of extracellular matrix (ECM-m-GAM). The structure, mechanical property and release profile were also characterized. Firstly, the liposome/DNA lipoplex (LPD) was modified with cell penetrating peptide TAT. The obtained TAT-LPD was then mixed with RGD grafting hyaluronic acid solution. After addition of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) sensitive crosslinker (HS-MMP-SH), hyaluronic acid was crosslinked and TAT-LPD was encapsulated in the subsequently formed hydrogel. As a result, the cell adhesion factor RGD, MMPs sensitive substrate and the efficient gene transfer vector TAT-LPD were all integrated in the hyaluronic acid hydrogel, which was named as ECM-m-GAM. The release profile of DNA from ECM-m-GAM in different release medium was evaluated with PicoGreen kits. The results suggested that the mean diameter of the spherical TAT-LPD was (263.0 ±4.30) nm. TAT-LPD was successfully encapsulated in ECM-m-GAM, which had the typical porous network structure of hydrogels. The mechanical strength of GAM was enhanced with the increasing of hyaluronic acid content. When the content was 4%, the elastic modulus of GAM reached 1 600 Pa. The highly elastic GAM may be suitable for implantation and tissue regeneration. The DNA release showed significant MMPs sensitive property. Especially, the released DNA still existed in form of nanoparticles. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) were successfully transfected with GAM and the green fluorescent protein was expressed. The results have laid a solid foundation for future study of the cell transfection and tissue regeneration.

Comparison of surface disinfection method on frequently touched objects in dental clinic / 口腔疾病防治

Objective @#To compare the bacteriostatic effect of two disinfections on the surface of frequently touched objects in dental clinic, so as to provide the reference for proper disinfection.@*Methods @#Specimens from the control panel and surface of examination table of comprehensive treatment chair were taken for bacterial culture, record the bacteria content on the objects surface. Then disinfect the objects surface by using 500 mg/L chlorine-containing disinfectant (routing group) and Gamma disinfecting wet wipes (test group) respectively, compare the qualified rate of bacteriostasis on object surfaces between two group. @*Results @# After 10-minute disinfection on surfaces, bacteriostatic rate of routing group and test group was (91.66 ± 7.52)% and (93.87 ± 6.12)% respectively, there was no significant difference between two groups (P > 0.05).@*Conclusion@#The quaternary ammonium disinfectant for the dental clinic objects can reach the same effect as chlorine-containing disinfectant.

Study on the pathogenesis of transient intraocular pressure after laser iridectomy with Krypton laser combined with Q -switched Nd:YAG laser / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

·AIM:To study the pathogenesis of transient intraocular pressure ( IOP ) after laser iridectomy with Krypton laser combined with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser.· METHODS: Totally 42 healthy rabbits ( 84 eyes ) provided by the Animal Experimental Center of our hospital were selected, including 18 female rabbits, 24 male rabbits, average weight 2. 24±0. 31kg, and they were randomly divided into 6 groups, 7 rats in each group (14 eyes) . We observed the change of intraocular pressure after laser iridectomy surgery at 20min, 2, 6, 18, 24h and the nitric oxide ( NO ) , malondialdehyde ( MDA ) , superoxide dismutase ( SOD) , 6-keto-prostaglandin ( 6-keto-PGF1α) and nitric oxide synthase ( NOS) content in aqueous.· RESULTS: There was no significant difference in intraocular pressure, NO, NOS, SOD, MAD and 6-keto-PGF1α before operation ( P > 0. 05 ). The intraocular pressure increased after operation, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0. 05) at 20min, 2 and 6h after operation, and decreased at 18h after operation, 24h after operation (P>0. 05). The levels of NO, NOS and SOD in the aqueous humor of the two groups decreased 20min, 2 and 6h after the operation (P<0. 05), while increased after 6h, increased more at 18 and 24h. The difference with control group was no more significant (P>0. 05). The levels of MDA and 6-keto-prostaglandin in the aqueous humor increased after the operation, and the difference was statistically significant at 20min, 2 and 6h after operation (P<0. 05), while decreased at 18 and 24h and the difference with control group was not significant ( P>0. 05).· CONCLUSION: The increase of transient intraocular pressure after laser iridectomy may relate to the increase of malondialdehyde, 6-keto-prostaglandin content and the decrease of superoxide dismutase and nitric oxide in the aqueous humor after operation.

Clinical Characteristics of Sleep Disorders in Patients with Parkinson's Disease / 华中科技大学学报（医学）（英德文版）

In order to investigate the sleep quality and influencing factors in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD),201 PD patients were enrolled and underwent extensive clinical evaluations.Subjective sleep evaluation was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI),and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS).It was found that poor sleep quality (77.11％) and excessive daytime sleepiness (32.34％) were commonly seen in PD patients and positively correlated with disease severity.Then 70 out of the 201 PD patients and 70 age-and sex-matched controls underwent a polysomnographic recording.The parameters were compared between PD group and control group and the influencing factors of sleep in PD patients were analyzed.The results showed that sleep efficiency (SE) was significantly decreased (P＜0.01),and sleep latency (SL) and the arousal index (AI) were increased (P＜0.05) in the PD group as compared with those in the control group.SE and total sleep time (TST) were positively correlated with the Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) stage.There was significant difference in the extent of hypopnea and hypoxemia between the PD group and the control group (P＜0.05).Our results indicate that PD patients have an overall poor sleep quality and a high prevalence of sleep disorder,which may be correlated with the disease severity.Respiratory function and oxygen supply are also affected to a certain degree in PD patients.

Analysis of four flavonoids in Lysimachia clethroides using ionic liquid-assisted extraction / 中国中药杂志

In order to established a method for simultaneous determination of isoquercitrin, astragaline, quercetin and kaempferol in Lysimachia clethroides, the ionic liquid 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ([HMIM]PF6) methanol was used as the ultrasound-assisted extraction solvent combing with RP-HPLC. A Purospher star RP-C1 column was used with the mobile phase of aceto- nitrile, methanol and 0. 4% phosphate acid by gradient elution at the detection wavelength of 360 nm. The flow rate was 0.7 mL x min(-1), and the column temperature was the room temperature. Under the optimized conditions, the linear ranges were 2.54 x 10(-2)-2. 54, 2.50 x 10(-2)- 2.50, 1.54 x 10(-3)-0.154, 1.49 x 10(-3)-0.149 microg for isoquercitrin, astragaline, quercetin and kaempferol, respectively. The average recoveries of the four constituents were 101.1%, 98.90%, 101.0%, 101.6%, respectively. The method was green, simple, rapid and accurate, and provided a valid method for analysis of isoquercitrin, astragaline, quercetin and kaempferol in L. clethroides.

Effect of umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cells on peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets / 中国实验血液学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>This study was aimed to investigate the effect of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) on subsets and cytokine secretion of T lymphocytes.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UCBMSCs) were isolated by density gradient and were cultared by amplifying culture. The subsets and cytokine secretion of T lymphocytes were detected by flow cytomety after being co-cultured with UCBMSC.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The proliferation of lymphocytes was inhibited. CD4(+)T cell subsets were increased, CD8(+)T cell subsets decreased when co-cultured with UCBMSC; Th1 and Tc1 level significantly reduced, while Th2 and Tc2 level slightly increased.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The UCBMSC can inhibit the proliferation of lymphocytes, especially CD8(+)T cell subsets. In addition, UCBMSCs can reduce Th1 and Tc1 cells, and increase Th2 and Tc2 cells. UCBMSC may have the clinical application potential for preventing and remedying GVHD.</p>

Effect of allitridum on remodeling of the transient outward potassium current of ventricular myocytes of spontaneously hypertensive rats / 药学学报

We aimed to study the effect of allitridum (All) on the transient outward potassium current (Ito) of ventricular myocytes of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). Totally 30 male SHRs were randomly divided into three groups: low-dose All group (7.5 mg·kg(-1)), high-dose All group (15.0 mg·kg(-1)) and normal saline group. The other 10 sex and age matched Wistar-kyoto rats (WKY) were also taken as control group (WKY group). All animals received i.p. administration for 8 weeks. The dual enzymatic method was used to separate single ventricular myocyte from animals. Patch-clamp technique was used to record Ito and analyze the effect of All on the current. It was shown that the left ventricular hypertrophy of SHR was reversed significantly by All. Furthermore, the density of Ito was recovered in both high and low dose All groups. The peak current densities of Ito were enhanced from 18.23±3.64 to 25.17±2.86 pA/pF (P<0.01) and 36.47±5.42 pA/pF (P<0.01) at +50 mV by All 7.5 mg·kg(-1) and 15.0 mg·kg(-1), respectively, which was not significantly different with WKY group. The effect was associated with positive shift of the steady-state, close-state inactivation, and shortened recovery from inactivation of Ito. It is concluded that All decreases the remodeling of Ito of ventricular hypertrophic myocytes of SHR.

Value of early application of different doses of amino acids in parenteral nutrition among preterm infants / 中国当代儿科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the short-term response and tolerance of different doses of amino acids in parenteral nutrition among preterm infants.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>This study included 86 preterm infants who had a birth weight between 1 000 to 2 000 g and were admitted to the hospital within 24 hours of birth between March 2013 and June 2014. According to the early application of different doses of amino acids, they were randomized into low-dose group (n=29, 1.0 g/kg per day with an increase of 1.0 g/kg daily and a maximum of 3.5 g/kg per day), medium-dose group (n=28, 2.0 g/kg per day with an increase of 1.0 g/kg daily and a maximum of 3.7 g/kg per day), and high-dose group (n=29, 3.0 g/kg per day with an increase of 0.5-1.0 g/kg daily and a maximum of 4.0 g/kg per day). Other routine parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition support were also applied.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The maximum weight loss was lower and the growth rate of head circumference was greater in the high-dose group than in the low-dose group (P<0.05). The infants in the medium- and high-dose groups had faster recovery of birth weight, earlier attainment of 100 kcal/(kg·d) of enteral nutrition, shorter duration of hospital stay, and less hospital cost than those in the low-dose group (P<0.05). Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels in the high-dose group increased compared with the other two groups 7 days after birth (P<0.05). The levels of creatinine, pH, bicarbonate, bilirubin, and transaminase and the incidence of complications showed no significant differences between groups (P>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Parenteral administration of high-dose amino acids in preterm infants within 24 hours after birth can improve the short-term nutritional status of preterm infants, but there is a transient increase in BUN level.</p>

Sodium ferulate protects against daunorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in juvenile rats / 中国应用生理学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the protect effects of sodium ferulate (SF) on the daunormbicin(DNR-induced cardiotoxicity in juvenile rats.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Forty male juvenile SD rats were randomly divided into control group (Control), daunorubicin group (DNR), sodium ferudate treatment group (DNR + SF), sodium ferudate group (SF) (n = 10) . Juvenile rats were intraperitoneally treated with DNR (2.5 mg/kg every week for a cumulative dose of 10 mg/kg) preparation immature myocardial injury model in presence with SF (60 mg/kg) oral treat- ment for 25 days. The left ventricular pressure and its response to isoproterenol were measured using left ventricular catheter. Rat myocardium myocardial pathology specimens and ultrastructure changes were also observed. The expression of cardiac Troponin I (cTNI) was detected by Western blot and RT-PCR. Results: SF treatment could inhibit the decreasing of heart rates induced by DNR damage (P < 0.05); it could increase the left ventrivular end diastolic pressure(LVEDP), heart rate, the maximal left ventrivular systolic speed(LVP + dp/dtmax) and the maximal left ventrivular diastolic speed (LVP-dp/dtmax) responding to isoproterenol stimulation(P < 0.01); SF also could improve the myocardial ultrastructure injuries and inhibit the decreasing of cTNI expression caused by DNR damages (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>SF treatment could alleviate the decreasing of cardiac reservation induced by DNR damages in juvenile rats, which might be related to its reversing the effects on the cardiac systolic and diastolic function injuries and its inhibiting effects on the decreasing of cTNI expression caused by DNR. The mechanism of SF preventing daunorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in juvenile rats is relevant to inhabited cardiac Troponin I expression.</p>