Integrated transcriptome, small RNA and degradome sequencing approaches provide insights into Ascochyta blight resistance in chickpea.

Ascochyta blight (AB) is one of the major biotic stresses known to limit the chickpea production worldwide. To dissect the complex mechanisms of AB resistance in chickpea, three approaches, namely, transcriptome, small RNA and degradome sequencing were used. The transcriptome sequencing of 20 samples including two resistant genotypes, two susceptible genotypes and one introgression line under control and stress conditions at two time points (3rd and 7th day post inoculation) identified a total of 6767 differentially expressed genes (DEGs). These DEGs were mainly related to pathogenesis-related proteins, disease resistance genes like NBS-LRR, cell wall biosynthesis and various secondary metabolite synthesis genes. The small RNA sequencing of the samples resulted in the identification of 651 miRNAs which included 478 known and 173 novel miRNAs. A total of 297 miRNAs were differentially expressed between different genotypes, conditions and time points. Using degradome sequencing and in silico approaches, 2131 targets were predicted for 629 miRNAs. The combined analysis of both small RNA and transcriptome datasets identified 12 miRNA-mRNA interaction pairs that exhibited contrasting expression in resistant and susceptible genotypes and also, a subset of genes that might be post-transcriptionally silenced during AB infection. The comprehensive integrated analysis in the study provides better insights into the transcriptome dynamics and regulatory network components associated with AB stress in chickpea and, also offers candidate genes for chickpea improvement.

The curative effect study of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of infant with wheezy bronchitis / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To study the curative effect of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of infant with wheezy bronchitis through clinical symptom score. Methods One hundred infant of 4-23 months old with wheezy bronchitis treated were enrolled. According to the clinical symptom score, they were divided into light group (40 cases), moderate group (30 cases) and severe group (30 cases). Patients in each group were divided into atomization group and control group by random digits table. The clinical symptom score was compared between before treatment and after treatment. Results In light, moderate and severe group, the clinical symptom scores 24, 48, 72 h after treatment in atomization group were significantly lower than those in control group (P<0.01 or<0.05). In light, moderate and severe group, the clinical symptom scores in atomization group were significantly decreased 24 h after treatment (P <0.05). In light and moderate group, the clinical symptom scores in control group were significantly decreased 48 h after treatment (P < 0.05), and in severe group, the clinical symptom score in control group was significantly decreased 72 h after treatment (P < 0.05). Factorial design data of variance analysis showed that in the treatment method, there were significantly differences between atomization group and control group (F=66.393, 5.093 and 154.326;P<0.01), in the treatment time aspect, there were significantly differences between atomization group and control group (F = 263.836, 182.568 and 75.587;P<0.01), and in terms of treatment method × time, there were significantly differences between atomization group and control group (F = 13.956, 6.414 and 5.628; P < 0.01). Conclusions Inhaled corticosteroids therapy in light, moderate and severe infant wheezy bronchitis can obviously improve the clinical symptoms and reduce the clinical symptom scores.

Review on classification of curative effect evaluation standard to modified Huangqi-Guizhiwuwu Tang on diabetic peripheral neuropathy / 国际中医中药杂志

There are lack of specific treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)right now.However, TCM intervention highlights the distinct advantage for the disease.Modified Huangqi-Guizhiwuwu Tang is one of the important recipes for that.But there are no uniform standards curative effect evaluation for it, and some clinical trials do not have some new evaluation standards.We summary the clinical research literatures in recent years and analyze the existing problems, therefore, provide new recommendations as views for medical researchers in the design of clinical trials.

Effects of Chinese Herbal Compounds on Levels of Blood Glucose, Froctosamine and Insulin of Diabetic Rats / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To observe the effects of Chinese herbal compounds (alkaloid of Coptidis Rhizoma 40%, total saponin of panax notoginseng 35%, and polysaccharide of Ophiopogonis Radix 25%) on levels of blood glucose, fructosamine, and insulin of diabetic rats, and explore mechanism of action.Methods Ten rats were randomly chosen as blank control group, and other rats were used to establish diabetic rat models by STZ intraperitoneal injection. Successfully molding rats were randomly divided into Chinese herbal compounds high, medium, low dose groups, metformin group, and model group, 10 rats in each group. Each rat received gavage for continuous 4 weeks. Then rat blood was collected by cutting head and taking caudal vein. FBG was detected by glucose oxidase method;insulin level was detected by radio-immunity double antibody method;fructosamine content was detected by fructosamine method.Results Compared with the blank control group, model group the levels of FBG, froctosamine content increased, while fasting insulin level were lower after 4 weeks'medication. Compared with the model group, the levels of FBG, froctosamine content in Chinese herbal compounds high and medium dose groups and metformin group were lower, while fasting insulin level increased after 4 weeks'medication (P<0.05).Conclusion TCM herbal compounds can increased the basic insulin level by decreasing the contents of FBG and fructosamine.

Diagnosis of fetal complete atrioventricular block with echocardiography / 中华医学超声杂志（电子版）

Objective To evaluate the application of M-mode echocardiography and Doppler echocardiography in diagnosing complete atrioventricular block (CAVB) in fetus. Methods M-mode and Doppler echocardiography were used to screen the fetuses and bradycadia was established as CAVB in 10 cases. Atrial and ventricular rhythm was measured by M-mode echocardiography. Flow of mitral valve, left ventricular in-flow and out-flow tract, venous duct was measured by Doppler echocardiography. The characteristics and prognoses of CAVB fetus were compared and analyzed. Results CAVB was established as independence in rhythm of atrium and ventricle. The rhythm of atrium could be in normal range, while the rhythm of ventricle should be slower than normal. Enlarged chambers were observed in 6 cases, cardiac dysfunction in 5 cases, and pericardial effusion in 7 cases. Tricuspid regurgitation and mitral regurgitation existed in 5 and 1 case, respectively. All of the CAVB fetus in this study underwent abortions. Conclusions Fetal echocardiography is proven to be a useful tool to diagnose CAVB, which greatly influenced the cardiac function in fetuses. Clear diagnosis as early as possible is crucial to the treatment of CAVB fetus.

Systematic evaluation on the treatment of diabetic nephropathy with Tao Hong Si Wu Decoction and its modified prescription / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Tao Hong Si Wu decoction in treating Diabetic nephropathy (DN).Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on Tao Hong Si Wu decoction in treatment of DN were searched in PubMed,EMbase,Cochrane Library,CMCC,VIP,CNKI,CBM.Data were strictly extracted using the fundamental evaluation method recommended in Cochrane Handbook and Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.0.24 software.Results Eleven RCTs of 956 patients of DN were analyzed.The content and methodological quality of these 11 test samples were low,which could not be undertaken high quality research of sensitivity analysis.Meta-analysis results showed that:Tao Hong Si Wu decoction could be reduced to some extent,the early and clinical stage of DN patients with 24 h UPE reduce the Ⅲ,Ⅳ of Scr,and improve renal function to a certain extent.The results also showed that Tao Hong Si Wu decoction could lower TG and CHO,better control FBG and HbAlc of DN patients,besides,serious adverse reactions have not been found during the treatment.Conclusion Tao Hong Si Wu Decoction could be a relatively safe and effective treatment of DN drugs.However,a high probability of selection bias and measurement bias in the included studies was bound to affect the strength of the results.

Effect of anti-oncogene Kiss-1 gene on cell proliferation in human melanoma cells / 中国基层医药

Objective To investigate the effect of Kiss-1 on cell proliferation in human melanoma cancer cell,and screen a target for tumor biotherapy. Methods The eukaryotic expression vectors with Kiss-1 gene were used to transfect A375 cells by liposome-mediated transfection in vitro. The cells were selected by G418. The expression of Kiss-1 gene was confirmed by Western Blotting. FACS was used to detect the ability of cells proliferation and apoptosis. Results There were significantly high expression of Kiss-1 protein in the transfected A375 cells(1.20 ±0.21 vs control 0.60 + 0. 41), whose growth rate was significantly slower than that of control. Flow cytometry showed that apoptosis of A375 cells transfected Kiss-1 were induced(7.23% vs control 4.62%). Conclusion When transfected into A375 cells,exogenous Kiss-1 could cause the cell growth arrest to G1 ,and induce cells apoptosis.

Clinical observation of Yiling-Qutan Decoction used to treat sub-health / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of the Yiling-Qutan Decoction on treating Sub-health and the mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine.Methods 219 cases of Sub-health and belonging to dampness-phlegm syndrome and were collected and treated with Yiling-Qutan Decoction for 1 month.The effective rate of syndrome of traditional Chinese medicine and state of Sub-health,syndrome score of traditional Chinese medicine and sub-health status score were observed.Results The effective rate of syndrome of traditional Chinese medicine:7 patients were cured,35 cases were significantly effective,171 cases were effective and 6 cases were unfruitful.The improvement of syndrome score of and Sub-health status were also significantly better (P＜0.01).Conclusion It was effective to treat sub-health with Yiling-Qutan Decoction.

Effect Donglian Capsule on Nonenzymatic Protein Glycation in Diabetes Melitus Rat / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To observe the effect of Donglian capsule on nonenzymadc protein glycation.Methods An animal model of DM was established by injecting a little dosage of STZ in high fat-fed rats.When the models were established successfully,corresponding medicines were supplied for 12 weeks and then the blood glucose,glycosylation serum protein(GSP)and aldose reductase(AR)in rats semm were measured.Results Comparing with the model group,the levels of blood glucose,GSP and AR in Metformin Hydrochloride tablets group and Chinese medicine group were decreased markedly (P＜0.05).Conclusion Donglian capsule Can restrain nonenzymatic protein glycation and so thus prevent and treat DM.

Mechanical mechanism and relative problems of lumbar traction / 中国矫形外科杂志

[Objective] To discuss the mechanism and relative problems of lumbar traction. [Method] Relevant articles and retrospect clinical data in the author's hospital were reviewed. Review relevant articles and retrospect clinical data of our hospital. [ Result ] Traction force : 40 kg + 15% ～ 20% of body weight, fineness rate reached 83.5% in 1606 patients being treated. According to course of disease, fineness rate was 90. 1% in the group of less than 3 years, 68.2% in the group of more than 3 years. [ Conclusion] Lumbosacral nerve root leave the peak of the protruding nucleus and establish a new harmonious "root-disc" relationship after traction. The pressure and tension to the nerve root reduces or disappears, meanwhile, the pain of low back and leg is alleviated or eradicated. Appropriate traction weight and correct traction body posture are key factors of good therapeutic effect.