Benzyl isothiocyanate ameliorates cognitive function in mice of chronic temporal lobe epilepsy.

Objective: Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a prevalent refractory partial epilepsy seen in clinical practice, with most cases originating from the hippocampus and being characterized by impaired learning and memory. Oxidative stress plays a direct role in the development of epilepsy and neurodegeneration while promoting cognitive dysfunction. Previous research indicates that benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC) has antioxidative stress properties and contributes to neuroprotection. In this study, we aimed to investigate the neuroprotective effect of BITC on a lithium-pilocarpine-induced temporal lobe epileptic mice model. Methods: We conducted Intellicage learning tests, Morris water maze, open field test, and step-down-type passive avoidance tests, respectively. In addition, body weight and brain-to-body ratio were calculated. Nissl staining, real-time quantitative PCR detection of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) and NAD(P)H dehydrogenase quinone 1(NQO1) were performed. Content of malondialdehyde (MDA) and activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) were determined. Results: Our results demonstrate that BITC enhances cognitive function and motor ability in mice, as determined by Intellicage learning tests, Morris water maze, open field test, and step-down-type passive avoidance tests, respectively. Epilepsy leads to the loss of neurons in the CA3 region, while BITC treatment plays a positive role in neuroprotection, especially in the cortex. In comparison to the control group, the EP group exhibited decreased transcription levels of HO-1 and NQO1, alongside reduced GSH-Px activity, while MDA content was elevated. Conversely, the BITC treatment group, when compared to the EP group, showed enhanced transcription levels of Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1, along with increased GSH-Px activity, and a decrease in MDA content. Conclusion: In summary, our study provides evidence that BITC can improve cognitive impairments in pilocarpine-induced epileptic mice, demonstrating significant antioxidant effects and neuroprotective properties. This highlights its potential as a phytochemical for managing the sequelae of epilepsy.

Reverse dot blot compared with hybrid capture 2 to detect human papillomavirus infection in cervix / 中国基层医药

Objective To evaluate the capacity of reverse dot blot(RDB)technique in screening Human papillomavirus infection in cervix.Methods 49 cases examined by hybrid capture 2(HC2)were collected for RDB technique testing.Results In the 49 cases,the positive of HR-HPV examined by HC2 was 89.8%(44/49),53.1%(26/49)by RDB,respectively.Sensitivity,specificity of RDB technique was 59.1%,100(5/5),conordance rate was 63.3%(31/49),positive predictive value and negative predictive value of RDB was 100%,21.7%,respectivdy.Kappa=0.23.Conclusion It is superior in the economy for screening human papillomavirus infection in cervix that RDB technique is developed and optimized,cheap RDB technique should be substituted for expensive HC2.

Pulsatile insulin secretion: mechanism and clinic significance / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

Insulin is secreted in a pulsatile fashion, consisting of ultradian oscillation and rapid pulses. Several aspects of these characteristic features, generating mechanism, and clinical significance are reviewed in this article.