Herramienta de gestión de colas y tareas de procesamiento de neurodatos para la plataforma BrainSSys / Neurodata Processing Task and Queue Management Tool for the BrainSSys Platform

Las neurociencias constituyen un campo de la ciencia que estudia el sistema nervioso desde el funcionamiento neuronal hasta el comportamiento y cómo sus diferentes elementos interactúan. El Centro de Neurociencias de Cuba es la principal institución de investigación de neurociencia en el país, donde fueron identificadas distintas problemáticas asociadas al lanzamiento y gestión de colas de procesamiento de datasets de neurociencias. El procesamiento que se desarrolla sobre sus bases de datos se realiza de forma manual en sus servidores de HPC (High Performance Computer) debido a dificultades tecnológicas y financieras para acceder a los servicios que ofrecen las plataformas internacionales, por lo que los investigadores se ven obligados a programar instrucciones en consola para ejecutar tareas de procesamiento y análisis. El objetivo de la presente investigación fue desarrollar una herramienta que automatice el proceso de gestión de colas y tareas de procesamiento de neurodatos para la plataforma BrainSSys. Se empleó Python como lenguaje de programación, PyQt5 como marco de trabajo y se utilizó el editor de código Sublime Text 3. Se obtuvo como resultado una herramienta que permite automatizar la gestión de las colas de procesamiento en la plataforma BrainSSys. Las pruebas realizadas determinaron la aceptación y la evaluación funcional de la herramienta, siendo en ambos casos de gran valor para la calidad de la propuesta solución(AU)

Neuroscience is a field of science that studies the nervous system from neural functioning to behavior and how its different elements interact. The Cuban Neuroscience Centre is the main neuroscience research institution in the country, where different problems associated with the launch and management of neuroscience dataset processing queues has been identified. The processing of its databases is carried out manually on their HPC (High Performance Computer) servers due to technological and financial difficulties in accessing the services offered by international platforms, so researchers are forced to program instructions on the console to execute processing and analysis tasks. The aim of this research was to develop a tool that automates the queue management process and neurodata processing tasks for the BrainSSys platform. Python was used as programming language, PyQt5 and Sublime Text 3 as framework and code editor respectively. The result is a tool that automates the management of processing queues on the BrainSSys platform. The tests carried out determined the acceptance and functional evaluation of the tool, being in both cases of great value for the quality of the proposed solution(AU)

Preliminary study on the role of protein HPC2 in the regulation of HPV16 infected cervical cancer cells / 重庆医学

Objective To study the effect of human homologue of polycomb 2 (HPC2) on the growth of cervical cancer cells siha and the regulation of E7 gene.Methods HPC2 and E7 genes of siha cells were silenced by siRNAs respectively.Detected the expression of HPC2 gene and protein in siha cell lines after E7 gene silencing,cell proliferation activity and the rate of cell apoptosis.Results The expressions of HPC2 mRNA and protein were decreased in siha cells with E7 gene silencing,cell proliferation was inhibited,and apoptosis was increased,which was similar to HPC2 gene silencing.Conclusion HPC2 may be involved in the regulation of cell proliferation and apoptosis,and its expression may be closely related to E7 gene in SiHa cells.

Optimization of prescriptions for Yuanhu Zhitong Orally Disintegrating Tablets based on central composite design-response surface methodology / 中草药

Objective To optimize the best prescription of Yuanhu Zhitong Oral Disintegrating Tablets (YZODT). Methods Using the single factor test, the prescription of the tablets was optimized by central composite design-response surface methodology (CCD-RSM) with the tablet wetting time and the disintegration time limit as evaluation index, so as to determine the best preparation process. Results The dosages of the optimized prescription of MCC, L-HPC, and PVPP were 30%, 15%, and 5%, respectively. The average disintegration time of the optimized YZODT was 42.89 s, and the deviation from the predicted value was 3.27%. Conclusion The optimized YZODT has the advantages of fast disintegration, moderate hardness, convenient use, and simple process.

AFT024-SCF construction and functional identification / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM:To construct AFT024-SCF cell line and HPC-Lhx2 cell line for confirming the biological function of AFT024-SCF.METHODS:The HPC-Lhx2 cell line, AFT024-SCF cell line and AFT024-GFP cell line were constructed by retro-viral infection.The expression of stem cell factor(SCF) in AFT024-SCF cells was detected by real-time PCR and Western blot.SCF in the supernatant of AFT024-SCF was detected with ELISA.The supernatant of AFT024-SCF and AFT024-GFP were collected and then diluted (1:10) with basic IMDM medium.So we made 4 culture medium:AFT024-SCF medium was used for experiment group, AFT024-GFP medium was used for endogenous negative control, IM-DM basic medium was used for exogenous negative control, and IMDM basic medium with SCF was used for positive con-trol.SCF-dependent HPC-Lhx2 cell line was cultured in these 4 different medium for 72 h.According to MTT method and colony forming experiment, the biological function of AFT024-SCF was confirmed by the proliferation ability of SCF-depend-ent HPC-Lhx2 cell line.RESULTS:SCF was highly expressed in AFT024-SCF cells.After cultured for 72 h, neither IM-DM basic medium nor GFP-AFT024 medium support HPC-Lhx2 cell line proliferation.However, AFT024-SCF medium supported HPC-Lhx2 cell line expansion as well as the positive control medium.CONCLUSION:AFT024-SCF cells ex-press SCF successfully and recombinant SCF can be replaced by the supernatant of AFT024-SCF culture medium for expan-ding HPC-Lhx2 cell line in vitro.

Effect of SIRT1/NF-κB signal axis on delaying hematopoietic stem cell and progenitor cell senescence with ginsenoside R1 in aging model rat induced by D-galactose / 中草药

Objective: To investigate the effect of SIRT1/NF-κB signal axis on delaying hematopoietic stem cell and progenitor cell senescence with ginsenoside Rg1 in ageing model rat induced by D-galactose. Methods: Male SD rats (n = 40) aging from 6 to 8 weeks old were randomly divided into control group, aging model group, positive control group, Rg1 treated group, and Rg1 prevented group (n = 10). The aging rat model was prepared by sc D-galactose for continuous 42 d, then ginsenoside Rg1 was given in different time. After 2 d of the treatment, the Sca-1+ HSC/HPC was isolated by magnetic cell sorting (MACS). The changes of cells observed by senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal) staining, cell cycle analysis and culture of mixed hematopoietic progenitor cell were used to investigate the treated aging effect of ginsenoside Rg1.The expression of senescence associated SIRT1, NF-κB mRNA and protein was examined by real time fluorescence quantitative PCR (FQ-PCR) and Western blotting. Results: In ginsenoside Rg1 treated group and ginsenoside Rg1 prevented group, the percentage of positive cells expressed SA-β-Gal and the number of cells entering G0/G1 phase were lower than that of aging model group, but the number of CFU-Mix was increased than aging model group. Compared with aging model group, the expression of SIRT1 mRNA and protein was upregulated and the expression of NF-κB mRNA and protein was downregulated in Rg1 treated group and prevented group. Changes in Rg1 prevented group were more than those in Rg1 treated group. Conclusion: SIRT1/NF-κB signal axis may play a key role in the anti-aging effect of Rg1 to Sca-1+ HSC/HPC senescence in ageing model rat induced by D-galactose.

A rare case of right inguinal hemangiopericytoma – Masking the occurrence of right indirect inguinal hernia.

A hemangiopericytoma is a rare tumor that originates in the pericytes in the wall of capillaries. it is usually benign in nature and is located in the soft tissues. These tumors can originate anywhere in the body where there are capillaries. The most common locations reported are the brain, lower extremities, pelvic area, head, and neck and abdominal cavity. We have reported here a case of hemangiopericytoma in inguinal region in a 70 year old male patient, who presented with right inguinal mass, which was masking the occurrence of right indirect inguinal hernia and diagnose hemangiopericytoma by histopathology.

Identificación de tumor primario en pacientes con metástasis como forma de presentación de cáncer / Identification of the primary tumor in patients with metastases presenting as cancer

INTRODUCCIÓN: hoy día el cáncer compite con la cardiopatía isquémica como primera causa de muerte en Cuba, muy por encima incluso de la enfermedad cerebrovascular, los accidentes y la neumonía. En muchos casos, el cáncer se presenta con metástasis y solo se logra identificar el tumor primario en una parte de ellos, mientras que en el resto, se mantiene "oculto" tras una investigación considerada "óptima". OBJETIVO: determinar la frecuencia con que se identifica en nuestro medio un tumor primario cuando el cáncer se ha presentado con metástasis, la distribución topográfica de los sitios de metástasis y las variantes histológicas en casos de tumor primario "oculto". MÉTODOS: estudio transversal, prospectivo y descriptivo realizado en el Servicio de Medicina Interna del Hospital Clinicoquirúrgico "Hermanos Ameijeiras" en el período comprendido de enero 2010 a enero 2013. El universo de trabajo estuvo constituido por 100 pacientes con metástasis sin primario identificado como diagnóstico de hospitalización, que cumplían los criterios de inclusión. Se utilizaron las variables: localización de tumor primario, sitios de metástasis y variedades histológicas. Se emplearon principalmente métodos de estadística descriptiva, especialmente los aplicables a variables cualitativas (incidencia). RESULTADOS: se logró identificar tumor primario en 50 pacientes. Las localizaciones más frecuentes fueron pulmón (11 %), colon, ovario y próstata (5 % en cada caso). En 50 % de los casos no se identificó tumor primario. El sitio más común de metástasis fue el hígado (56,0 %), seguido por los ganglios (41,0 %) y la pleura pulmón (19,0). En el caso de los pacientes en los que no se logró identificar el tumor primario, la variedad más frecuente fue adenocarcinoma bien diferenciado (42 %) seguida del carcinoma poco diferenciado (34 %) y el carcinoma neuroendocrino (20 %). CONCLUSIONES: en nuestro medio, se logra identificar tumor primario en la mitad de los pacientes que se presentan con metástasis . Ello es independiente del número de metástasis al momento de la presentación. El sitio de afectación metastásica más frecuente es el hígado. La variante histológica predominante entre pacientes con tumor primario "oculto" fue adenocarcinoma.

INTRODUCTION: today cancer competes with ischemic heart disease as the leading cause of death in Cuba, even far above cerebrovascular disease, accidents, and pneumonia. In many cases, cancer has metastasized and only the primary tumor is only identified in a part of them, while in the rest, the tumor remains "hidden" behind a research considered as "optimal". OBJECTIVE: to determine, in our context, how often a primary tumor is identified when the cancer has metastasized, the topographical distribution of metastasis sites and histological variants in cases of "hidden" primary. METHODS: A cross-sectional, prospective and descriptive study was conducted in the Department of Internal Medicine, at Hermanos Ameijeiras Clinical Hospital from January 2010 to January 2013. The working universe consisted of 100 patients with metastasis with no primary tumor identified as diagnosis of hospitalization, who met the inclusion criteria. Location of primary tumor, metastatic sites and histological types were variables used. Descriptive statistics were mainly used, especially those applicable to qualitative variables (incidence). RESULTS: primary tumor was identified in 50 patients. The most common sites were lung (11 %), colon, ovarian and prostate (5 % each). no primary tumor was identified in 50 % of cases. The most common site of metastasis was liver (56.0 %), followed by lymph (41.0 %) lung and pleura (19.0). the most common strain was well-differentiated adenocarcinoma (42 %) in those patients whose primary tumor failed to be identified; followed by the poorly differentiated carcinoma (34 %) and neuroendocrine carcinoma (20 %). CONCLUSIONS: In our context, identifying the primary tumor is achieved in half of the patients with metastases. This is independent of the number of metastases at presentation. Liver is the most common site of metastasis. The predominant histological variant among patients with "hidden" primary was adenocarcinoma.

Cutoff Value of PB CD34+ Cells for Optimization of PBSC Collection / 대한수혈학회지

BACKGROUND: Peripheral hematopoietic stem cell mobilization is increasing due to its advantages. For successful engraftment, obtaining sufficient stem cells is prerequisite. The number of CD34+ cells of collected blood are widely used to predict the engraftment potential. To determine the optimal point for collection of peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC), enumeration of the number of CD34+ cells in peripheral blood (PB) is known to be helpful. The purpose of this study is to analyze cutoff value of CD34+ cells in PB. METHODS: We analyzed 407 cases of autologous PBSC collection and 107 cases of allogenic PBSC collection during 2004~2009 in Pusan National University Hospital. Complete blood count, HPC fraction and number, CD34+ cells in PB and product of PBSC collection were analyzed. RESULTS: The each number of mononuclear cells and HPC in PB showed a strong correlation with CD34+ cells in PB. A strong correlation between the number of circulation CD34+ cells in PB on the day of collection and the number of collected CD34+ cells was found. The ROC curve revealed that the cutoff point having the optimal sensitivity and specificity at 8.5/uL for target CD34+ cells > or =1.0x10(6)/kg, 10.5/uL for target CD34+ cells > or =1.5x10(6)/kg and 13.5/uL for target CD34+ cells > or =2.0x10(6)/kg in this study. CONCLUSION: To obtain a sufficient yield of CD34+ cells during PBSC collection, determination of cut off point for each target CD34+ cells//kg is helpful to decide the collection.

Increased phosphorylation of CaMK Ⅱ in cerebral tissues from hypoxially preconditioned mice / 基础医学与临床

Objective To explore the role of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase Ⅱ ( CaMK Ⅱ ) in the development of cerebral hypoxic preconditioning(HPC). Methods Healthy male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into 7 groups as follows; normoxic control (H0) , early(H1～H4) and delayed (H5～H6) hypoxically preconditioned mice groups. SDS-PAGE, Western blot and Gel Doc imagine systems were applied to quantitatively analyze the level of CaMK Ⅱ phosphorylation and protein expression level in the brain of mice. Results Compared with H0 group, the phosphorylation level of CaMK Ⅱ increased in cortex and hippocampus of mice in H3～H5 hypoxically preconditioned groups (P<0.05). However, there was no significant changes in total CaMK Ⅱ protein expression in cortex and hippocampus of hypoxic preconditioned mice. Similarly, enhanced p-Thr286 CaMK Ⅱ was also observed in the hippocampus and cortex of mice by immunostaining following hypoxic exposures (H3 and H6). Conclusion The increased phosphorylation of CaMKⅡ may be involved in the development of cerebral HPC in mice.

Identification of nPKCε-interacted proteins in the cortex of hypoxic preconditioned mice / 基础医学与临床

Objective Identify novel protein kinase Cε(nPKCε)-interacted proteins in the cortex of hypoxic preconditioned mice.Methods Immunoprecipitation (IP) and two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) combining with ImageMaster 2D Platinum software were applied to analyze the differential expressions of nPKCe-interacted proteins;the target protein spots were identified by matrix-associated laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) and Western blot.Results Compared with control group,there were 34 upregulated protein spots and 20 downregulated protein spots in cytosolic fraction,while 27 upregulated prtein spots and 28 downregulated protein spots were determined in particulate fraction of cerebral cortex of HPC mice.The levels of nPKCε-interacted HSP 70 and 14-3-3γ/protein expressions increased significantly in both cytosolic and particulate fractions;but the protein level of nPKCε-interacted HSP60 increased only in particulate fraction of cerebral cortex of HPC mice.Conclusion nPKCε might be involved in the development of cerebral HPC via the regulation of its interacted proteins such as HSP60,HSP70 and 14-3-3γ.

Polimorfismo G1385A del gen RNASEL y su asociación con el desarrollo de cáncer de próstota: estudio preliminar / G138A polymorphism of the RANASEL gene and its association with the development of prostate cancer: preliminary study

El cáncer de Próstata (CAP), es una enfermedad compleja de origen multifactorial. Se caracteriza por patrones heterogéneos de crecimiento de tejido neoplásico, que varían ampliamente en su progresión, edad de aparición y respuesta al tratamiento. Se considera la segunda causa más común de muerte por malignidad en hombres y se estima que uno de cada cinco padece de CAP en el curso de su vida. La etiología genética de la transformación neoplásica de las células prostáticas normales aún es desconocida, sin embargo, investigaciones epidemiológicas han demostrado un fuerte componente genético en su desarrollo, y sugieren tanto un patrón de herencia mendeliana como la presencia de loci de susceptibilidad a lo largo del genoma humano. Se ha descrito una región cromosómica relacionada con el CAP denominada como HPC1, en el locus 1q24-25, donde se ubica el gen RNASEL, y las mutaciones en el mismo, se han asociado con la presencia del CAP en múltiples grupos familiares. EL gen RNASEL codifica para una ribonucleasa que degrada ARN viral y celular y que interviene en la apoptosis. Se ha reportado disminución de la actividad enzimática de hasta tres veces en portadores del polimorfismo G1385A de este gen, y la misma se ha asociado frecuentemente con el desarrollo del CAP. Mediante la utilización de una variante de la Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa (RCP), una amplificación alelo específica, se estudiaron 103 individuos masculinos con y sin CAP pertenecientes a la población de Maracaibo, Venezuela, evidenciándose ausencia de asociación.

Prostate Cancer (CAP), is a complex disease with a multifactorial origin. It is characterized by heterogenous patterns of growth of neoplasic tissue, varying widely in its progression, age of beginning and therapy response. It is considered as the second most common cause of death by cancer in men and, it has been estimated, that one of five, suffers of CAP through the course of his life. The genetic etiology of neoplasic transformation of normal prostate cells is still not known; nevertheless, investigations in epidemiology have demonstrated a strong genetic component in its development, suggesting so much a pattern of mendelian inheritance as the presence of loci of susceptibility throughout the human genome. It has been described a cromosomic location related to the CAP in locus 1q24-25, denominated HPC1, where the gene RNASEL is located, and the seggregation of its alleles has been associated with the development of CAP in numerous familiar groups. The RNASEL gene codifies for a ribonuclease protein that degrades viral and cellular ARN and takes part in the apoptosis. A decrease of the enzymatic activity up to three times in carriers of the G1385A polymorphism of this gene has been reported, and the same has been associated frequently with the development of CAP. Using a variant of the Polymerase Chain Reaction, Allele specific amplification, this investigation had as objective to determine the association between variant G1385A and CAP, in a sample of 103 masculine individuals with and without CAP, pertaining to the population of Maracaibo, Venezuela, An association between these variants and CAP could not be demonstrated.

Hydroxypropylcellulose controlled release tablet matrix prepared by wet granulation: effect of powder properties and polymer composition

The aim of this study was to attain 100 percent drug release of caffeine after 24 h from hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC) tablet matrices and to investigate the effect of co-excipient. Physical properties of the powders were evaluated and suggested for a wet granulation process. The tablet containing caffeine was formulated by different weight ratios of hydrophilic polymers. The results of polymer evaluation confirmed that the increase of HPC level with the same drug content significantly decreased the rate of drug release. The presence of co-polymer excipients carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) in the tablet matrix was also investigated. The release rate was also controlled by low levels of CMC (<10 percent) while PVP did not show any considerably effect. The best fit release rate 100 percent at 24 h was obtained when 10 percent of α-lactose monohydrate was added to the formulation.

O objetivo deste estudo é desenvolver a liberação 100 por cento da droga cafeína em 24 horas em comprimidos matrizes e investigar o uso de hidroxipropilcelulose (HPC) mais os efeitos de co-excipiente. As propriedades físicas dos pós foram avaliadas assim como seu uso no processo de granulação úmida. O comprimido contendo a cafeína foi formulado por diferentes relações de peso dos polímeros hidrofílicos. Os resultados da avaliação do polímero confirmaram que o aumento do nível de HPC com o mesmo índice da droga diminuiu significativamente a taxa de liberação da droga. A presença do co-polímero excipiente carboximetilcelulose (CMC) e do polivinilpirrolidona (PVP) na matriz do comprimido foi também investigado. A taxa de liberação foi controlada principalmente por baixos níveis de CMC (< 10 por cento) enquanto PVP não mostrou efeito diferente considerável. A melhor taxa de liberação de cafeína 100 por cento em 24 horas foi obtida quando 10 por cento da lactose monoidrato foi adicionado na formulação.

CRMP-2 is involved in hypoxic preconditioning-induced neuroprotection against cerebral ischemic injuries of mice / 基础医学与临床

Objective To investigate whether conventional protein kinase C (cPKC ) βⅡ-interacting collapsin response mediator protein-2 (CRMP-2) provides neuroprotection against cerebral ischemic (I) injuries. Methods Male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into normoxic control (Nor) , HPC, Nor + Sham, HPC + Sham, Nor + I and HPC + I groups (n = 6 per group). Using our HPC and MCAO mouse models, we applied immunoprecipita-tion, two-dimensional electrophoresis and mass spectrometry to characterize cPKCβⅡ-interacting proteins and combined with SDS-PAGE and Western blot to quantitatively analyze CRMP-2 phosphorylation and degradation levels in the brain of mice after HPC and MCAO. Results The expression level of 10 cPKCβⅡ-interacting proteins changed obviously in cerebral cortex of HPC mice when compared with Nor group. One of these proteins, CRMP-2 protein level increased in particulate fraction and decreased in cytosolic fraction of cerebral cortex of HPC mice. CRMP-2 phosphorylation level in ischemic core (Ic) of cerebral cortex decreased significantly ( P < 0. 05 , n = 6) as compared with that of Nor + sham group, but CRMP-2 phosphorylation level in HPC +I group increased significantly as compared with that of Nor +I group ( P < 0. 05, n = 6). In ischemic cortex, CRMP-2 degradation (proteolysis) was observed as the appearance of 55 ku breakdown products (BDP). However, the CRMP-2 degradation level, BDPs products decreased significantly in penumbra ( P) of ischemic cortex from HPC +I group when we compared with that of Nor +I group (P < 0. 05, n = 6 ). Conclusion CRMP-2 is involved in attenuating the decrease of CRMP-2 phosphorylation in ischemic core and in inhibiting its degradation in penumbra of cerebral cortex of mice thereby to lessen the ischemic injuries.

Comparison of three decontamination methods for Mycobacterium bovis isolation / Comparação de três métodos de descontaminação para isolamento de Mycobacterium bovis

Sixty samples of tissue fragments with lesions suggestive of tuberculosis from bovine abattoirs, kept in saturated solution of sodium borate, were subjected to four treatments: 4 percent NaOH (Petroff Method), 12 percent H2SO4 and 1.5 percent HPC (1-Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride) decontamination, and physiological saline solution (control). The HPC method showed the lowest contamination rate (3 percent) when compared to control (88 percent, p<0.001), NaOH (33 percent, p<0.001) and H2SO4 (21.7 percent, p<0.002). Regarding the isolation success, the HPC method was better (40 percent) than the control (3 percent, p<0.001), NaOH (13 percent, p=0.001) and H2SO4 (1.7 percent, p<0.001) methods. These results indicate that HPC is an alternative to the Petroff method.

Sessenta amostras de fragmentos de tecidos com lesões sugestivas de tuberculose provenientes de abatedouros bovinos, conservadas em solução saturada de borato de sódio, foram submetidas a quatro tratamentos: descontaminação através dos métodos NaOH 4 por cento (Método Petroff), H2SO4 12 por cento e HPC (Cloreto de hexadecilpiridínio) 1,5 por cento, e solução salina (controle). O método HPC apresentou a menor proporção de contaminação (3 por cento), em relação ao controle (88 por cento, p<0,001), NaOH (33 por cento, p<0,001) e H2SO4 (21,7 por cento, p=0,002). Em relação ao sucesso no isolamento, o método HPC apresentou o melhor resultado (40 por cento), em relação ao controle (3 por cento, p<0,001), NaOH (13 por cento, p=0,001) e H2SO4 (1,7 por cento, p<0,001). Os resultados indicam que o HPC é uma alternativa à utilização do método Petroff.

Usefulness of IMI and HPC of Sysmex SE-9000, and IRF and HFR of Sysmex R-3000 to Refine Apheresis Timing of Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Harvest / 대한혈액학회지

BACKGROUND: The Sysmex SE-9000 and R- 3000 automated cell counters provide estimates of immature cells referred to as immature myeloid information (IMI), hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC), immature reticulocyte fraction (IRF) as high and medium fluorescent reticulocytes, and high fluorescence ratio (HFR) as high fluorescent reticulocytes. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether these parameters were useful to refine apheresis timing of peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) harvest. METHOD: For 140 peripheral blood harvest procedures of 26 patients, pre-harvest peripheral blood (PB) WBC, mononuclear cells (MNC), IMI, HPC, CD34-positive cells, reticulocyte (%, number), IRF and HFR were tested and compared with harvested CD34-positive cell content. RESULTS: Correlation coefficients between pre-harvest WBC, MNC, IMI, HPC, CD34-positive cells, reticulocyte %, reticulocyte number, IRF and HFR of PB and harvested CD34-positive cell content were 0.15, 0.06, 0.60, 0.78, 0.77, 0.004, 0.06, 0.28 and 0.40. Applying the criteria IMI 300X10degrees/L, HPC 5X10degrees/L and CD34-positive cells 5X10derees/L of PB on the first day of 30 cycles of harvests, positive predictive value to predict the mean CD34+ cell count over 0.5X106/kg per one leukapheresis and negative predictive value to predict the mean CD34+ cell count less than 0.5X10derees/kg per one leukapheresis were 73.3%/93.3%, 57.8%/90.9% and 78.6%/ 93.7% respectively. CONCLUSION: Pre-harvest PB IMI and HPC of Sysmex SE-9000 are comparable with PB CD34- positive cells in terms of correlation with harvested CD34-positive cell content. For PB IMI and HPC are simple, inexpensive and rapid to get results, PB IMI and HPC are useful to refine apheresis timing of PBSC harvests and to screen poor-mobilizers.

Optimization of the Formula of Ginkgo Flavone Tablets / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To optimize the formula of Ginkgo flavone tablets.METHODS:The effects of dextrin,CMS-Na,microcrystalline cellulose and L-HPC on the quality of Ginkgo flavone tablets were studied.RESULTS:The results showed that the optimum formula was 5% L-HPC Ginkgo flavone.Tablet prepared with this optimum formula was much better in terms of disintegrantion.CONCLUSION:The formula is reasonable and the preparation technic simple.The prepared tablets are suitable for clinical use.

Effect of compounds extracted from spatholobus suberectus dunn on the proliferation of hematopoietic progenitor cell / 中国药理学通报

Aim To study effects of nine compounds extracted from Spatholobus suberectus Dunn (SSD) on proliferation of hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) in marrow-depressed mice. Methods Serum pharmacology experiment was used to observe the influence of nine compounds on growth of CFU-E、BFU-E、CFU-GM、CFU-Meg in marrow-depressed mice. Results Compared with the control, all compounds except pyromucic acid and ononin could significantly stimulate the growth of CFU-GM (P