Study on Material Basis and Action Mechanism of Chinese Formula Kai-Xin-San on Anti-depression via Regulation of Neurotrophic Factors / 世界科学技术-中医药现代化

Objective: To observe the material basis and mechanism of action of Kai-Xin-San (KXS) in regulating antidepression of neurotrophic factors. Methods: KXS eluted by ethanol on macroporous resin was prepared. The antidepressive effect of different components was compared by tailing suspension test and forced swimming test of mice. The levels of nerve growth factor (NGF) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in hippocampus were determined by ELISA. The rat astrocyte glioma C6 cell line and the rat adrenal pheochromocytoma PC12 cell line were used to evaluate the effects of different ethanol elution sites on the expression of NGF and BDNF and the differentiation of PC12 cells.Results: All of the ethanol elution components from KXS exerted anti-depressive effects by shorting the immobile time of tailing suspension and forced swimming of mice and 70％ ethanol elution components exerted best efficacy. This site also could increase expressions of NGF and BDNF on C6 glioma cell line. The 10％ ethanol elution site had the strongest ability to promote PC12 cell differentiation. Ginsenosides were the main effectuve ingredients for promoting the expression of neurotrophic factors. Conclusion: Regulation of neurotrophic factors might be the prominent action mechanism of KXS exerting anti-depressive effects.

Observation of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) by subcutaneous and intravenous injection of morphine among patients underwent total knee arthroplasty / 中国基层医药

Objective To compare the knee of patient controlled subcutaneous injection of morphine analge-sia after hip joint replacement ( PCSA ) and intravenous morphine patient-controlled analgesia ( PCIA ) effect and safety of postoperative analgesia.Methods 60 patients undergoing artificial total knee arthroplasty patients were selected and randomly divided into PCIA group of 30 cases,30 cases in group PCSA, two patients were completed under epidural anesthesia in the operation.Group PCIA and group PCSA single dose divided into 1mg/and 2.5mg/, lock time divided into 5min,20min,in the postoperative pain perception,from the patient's own pain medication.After 4h,8h,12h,24h record patient morphine dosage,frequency,pain score (VAPS),mean arterial blood pressure and re-spiratory rate,compose degree,analgesic effects were compared between the two groups.Results In group PCSA after 24h treatment for the total dose was (30.41 ±10.00) mg,significantly higher than that of group PCIA (18.03 ± 6.04)mg,there was significant difference between the two groups (t=3.98,P0.05).PCIA group after 0-4h and >4-8h analgesia and sedation were better than those in PCSA group (t=3.4,3.2,3.5,3.7,all P<0.05), PCIA group,the incidence rate of nausea and vomiting was 30%,higher than 12%in the PCSA group,there was sig-nificant difference between the two groups (χ2 =5.76,P<0.05).Conclusion The two kinds of methods of analge-sia has a good analgesic effect,but PCSA analgesia is slower,less adverse reactions,should be given a loading dose at the beginning before PCSA,in order to improve the early analgesia effect.

Correlation of insulin levels in diabetic mothers and fetal insulin resistance / 中华全科医师杂志

To explore the relationship between maternal insulin levels and fetal insulin resistance.Maternal blood and venous cord blood samples were collected in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) mothers and control subjects.The glucose and insulin levels were measured and insulin resistance levels estimated.Maternal levels of insulin and homeostasis model of assessment for insulin resistance index (HOMAIR) were significantly higher in the GDM group than those in the control group (P ＜ 0.05) ; fetal levels of insulin and HOMA-IR were significantly higher in the GDM group than in the control group (P ＜ 0.05).Maternal insulin level positively correlated with fetal insulin (r =0.326,P ＜ 0.05) and HOMA-IR levels (r =0.378,P ＜0.05).In this study,a higher level of fetal insulin resistance was reported in the GDM group.And maternal hyperinsulinemia might affect fetal insulin resistance in pregnant women with GDM.

Significance of pregnancy lipid reference range on the assessment of lipid of gestational diabetes / 重庆医学

Objective To assess lipid status of pregnant women with GDM based on the lipid reference intervals for pregnant women .Methods Maternal blood and venous cord blood samples were collected in 81 well-controlled GDM mothers and 86 control subjects .The total cholesterol (CHOL) ,trigalloyl glycerol (TRIG) ,high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) ,low-density lipo-protein cholesterol (LDL) ,apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA) ,apolipoprotein B (ApoB) and lipoprotein (a) levels were measured by auto-matic biochemical analyzer .We used a normal pregnancy specific lipid reference interval (PSR) and normal non-pregnant reference intervals (NPR) respectively to assess the lipid status of pregnant women with GDM .Results Compared with normal control group ,the Apo A ,HDL and LDL levels in GDM group were significantly lower (P<0 .05) .The HDL ,LDL and Lp(a) levels of GDM cord blood were significantly lower (P<0 .05) .The weight of offspring birth of GDM pregnant women with low level HDL was significantly higher (P<0 .05) ,and that of GDM pregnant women with high level LDL offspring birth weight was significantly lower (P<0 .05) .Maternal HDL was not correlated with birth weight (r= -0 .190 ,P=0 .103) .Parent LDH and birth weight was negatively correlated (r= -0 .252 ,P=0 .029) .Conclusion The reference range of normal pregnancy-specific lipid we had estab-lished is more scientific for assessment of blood lipids .

Correlation between internal thyroid function and intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy / 中华全科医师杂志

A total of 166 women with intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy (ICP) participated in the study. Serum levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine 4 (FT4) and thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) were quantified for all of them with electrochemiluminescence (ECL) technique, and compared with those in normal pregnant women. Results showed that serum TSH and TPOAb [22. 9%(38/166)] increased significantly, but no significant change in serum level of FT4 was observed in women with ICP, as compared to those in normal pregnant women. Overall prevalence of thyroid diseases in ICP women was 35.5% (59/166), significantly higher than that in normal population screened for thyroid disease (17. 1%, 143/837) at the same time period. It suggests that thyroid dysfunction may be involved in pathogenesis of ICP.

An epidemiology survey of bone mineral density and osteoporosis in 1204 elderly people in Xuzhou area / 中国综合临床

Objective To analyze the changes of bone mineral density (BMD) and the incidence of osteoporosis in elderly people in Xuzhou area by measuring BMD, and provide reference to osteoporosis prevention and control. Methods From 2005 to 2008, BMD were measured in 1204 elderly people by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). The measurement included the neck of femur and L2-4 of lumbar. All subjects were divided into multiple sections with every 5 year interval. Osteoporosis was diagnosed according to the criteria of BMD peak minus 2. 5 SD. BMD values and the incidence of osteoporosis were analyzed among different age and gender groups. Results BMD of different sites decreased year by year in both male and female in Xuzhou area. After 55years of age BMD decreased more in female than in male ( P ＜ 0. 01 ). The incidence of osteoporosis in female was higher than that in male. Conclusions We should reinforce the health education on osteoporosis prevention. Intervention should be conducted in females older than 55 years and males older than 65 years to decrease the occurrence of osteoporosis.

Assessment of low quantitative ultrasound values of calcaneus in Chinese southern healthy females / 基础医学与临床

Objective To study the pattern of ultrasonic bone mineral density of calcaneus with age, height and body weight, and to establish a normal reference value of stiffness index (SI) of females in Southern China for providing scientific foundation for osteoporotic diagnosis and prevention. Methods SI for calcaneus in 2498 healthy people 10～87 years old was measured with Achilles Express ultrasound apparatus made in USA. They were divided into groups according to sex and age. One group for 10 years each and the records beyond 69 years were classified into one group, total 7 groups. Results The SI showed a characteristic mild rise-then-fall pattern with increasing age. And the peak value of SI presented in 20～29 age group. Pearson correlation analysis showed negative correlation between SI and age and a positive correlation between SI/ height and weight. The prevalence of osteoporosis gradually increase with age. Conclusion There are significant correlations in SI with age, height and weight; the values of SI will provide an important data reference to establish the normal values and diagnostic]standard of osteoporosis.

Interventional effect of monomer extract of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae on tissue factor gene expression induced by tumor necrosis factor in endothelial cells / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: It is commonly thought that the expression of tissue factor (TF) gene in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) could be induced by tumor necrosis factor(TNF-α) . But the intervention effect of monomer extract of radix salviae miltiorrhizae(764-3) on TF expression in duced by TNF-α in endothelial cells has not been reported and the mechanism is still unclear.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the intervention effect of 764 - 3 on TF expression and calcium ion( [Ca2+] i) induced by TNF-α in HUVECs so as to probe into the possible mechanism of 764 - 3 for preventing cardiovascular thromboembolic diseaseDESIGN: Randomized and controlled trial.SETTING: Laboratory of Department of Pathophysiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College MATERIALS: This study was conducted in the Department of Pathophysiology, Institute of Basic Medical Science, Peking Union Medical College,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from May 1998 to September 1999. Umbilical cord was chosen from Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital.INTERVENTIONS: ECV304 cell strain and HUVECs were cultured in vitro. With gene recombination techniques, two luciferase reporter genes containing different length of human TF gene promoter were constructed. The two-luciferase reporter genes, together with the intracontrol plasmid pSV-3-gal were respectively cotransfected into cultured ECV304 and HUVECs.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The activities of luciferase and βgalactosidase were detected in ECV304 and HUVECs treated by TNF-α or/and 764 -3. Taking Fluo- 3/AM as fluorescent indicator, [Ca2+]i in single HUVEC was observed with laser-scanning confocal microscope.RESULTS: The luciferase expression in the p - 244/ + 121 bp luc transfected endothelial cells was significantly increased when the cells were exposed to 100 U/mL TNF-α. The induction of TNF-α could be inhibited by 764 -3 ( P ＜ 0.05). The luciferaseexpression in the p - 111/+ 121 bp Luc transfected endothelial cells was significantly lower than that in the p - 244/+ 121 bp ones and at the same time, 764 -3 did not cause the significantly change of the luciferase expression. Under laser-scanning confocal microscope, TNF-α increased [Ca2 +] i in single HUVEC, but the effect was inhibited by 764 - 3.CONCLUSION: TF gene expression induced by TNF-α was inhibited by 764 - 3 in endothelial cells, which was dependent on the p-244/+ 121 bp,and [Ca2+ ]; might be involved in it.

Effect of adrenomedullin on tissue factors and TFPI expression in HUVECs treated with oxLDL / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM: To explore the role of adrenomedullin (AM) in tissue factor (TF) and TFPI expression in HUVECs stimulated with oxLDL and to investigate its possible signal transduction pathway. METHODS: Using chromogenic assay and RT-PCR technique, TF and TFPI protein activity and mRNA level in cultured HUVECs were observed. The signal transduction pathway of AM action was further analyzed by applying Rp-cAMP (cAMP antagonist), PD098059 (MAPK inhibitor) and H7 (PKC inhibitor). RESULTS: AM inhibited TF protein activity and mRNA expression in HUVECs treated with oxLDL in a concentration-dependent fashion; AM alone increased TFPI protein activity and mRNA expression in concentration-dependent and time-dependent manner. Moreover, AM reversed the decrease in TFPI protein activity and mRNA level caused by oxLDL; AM-induced TFPI expression was inhibited by cAMP and MAPK inhibitors. CONCLUSION: AM can reverse the effects of oxLDL on TF and TFPI expression in HUVECs, which can help improve the state of blood coagulation in atherosclerosis and delay development of atherosclerosis.