肉苁蓉总苷对~(60)Coγ射线损伤小鼠免疫功能的防护作用

目的　研究肉苁蓉总苷 (GCs)对 6 0 Co损伤小鼠免疫功能及 30 d存活率的影响。方法　小鼠在不同剂量6 0 Coγ射线照射前后 ,均服以 GCs,观察辐射及 GCs对其免疫功能的改变。结果　 6 0 Co照射剂量为 2 ,4及 7Gy时 ,可造成小鼠体液免疫、细胞免疫功能和非特异性免疫功能及 30 d存活率下降 (P<0 .0 5或 P<0 .0 1) ;GCs(31.2 5 ,6 2 .5 ,12 5 m g/ kg)组可促进上述各指标的恢复 ,对 6 0 Co损伤小鼠的抗体产生、外周血 T淋巴细胞数目、迟发型超敏反应、腹腔巨噬细胞的吞噬功能均有明显保护作用 (P<0 .0 1或 P<0 .0 5 ) ;且能提高受照小鼠的脾指数、胸腺指数及 30 d存活率 (P<0 .0 1或 P<0 .0 5 )。结论　 GCs对辐射损伤小鼠的免疫功能具有较强防护作用     

影响柴油低温流动改进剂作用的因素

考察了柴油对流动改进剂的感受性与柴油正构烷烃含量、正构烷烃分布等因素的关系。流动改进剂的作用与正构烷烃含量有最佳匹配点。柴油中正构烷烃的平均碳数减少,冷滤点越低。柴油中正构烷烃的分布与流动改进剂的熔点匹配时,改进剂的效果最好。由此进一步分析了柴油流动改进剂的作用机理。     

Effect of Fuzheng Kangbai Granule (扶正抗白冲剂) on Immune Function and Survival Time in Minimal Residual Leukemia Model Mice

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泡桐刨花用作实验小鼠垫料的研究

泡桐茎高大 ,通气组织蓬松 ,富含纤维。测定 4 8h吸水量 ,每克泡桐刨花吸水 3.31± 0 .2 4g ,椴木刨花吸水 3.4 2± 0 .18g ,两者差异无显著性 (P >0 .0 5)。但高于玉米棒芯吸水量 2 .4 3± 0 .17g(P <0 .0 5)。不同年龄小鼠 (指孕鼠、乳鼠、青年鼠 )对泡桐刨花垫料的适应性均较好 ,生长发育和繁殖良好。以泡桐刨花作垫料 ,饲养的KM小鼠在 6个月和 12个月时 ,活体骨髓多染性红细胞微核率分别为 ( 3.2 6± 0 .37)‰和( 3.60± 0 .4 5)‰ ,均在正常范围之内。表明泡桐刨花垫料没有致畸作用。     

Probucol improves erectile function by regulating endoplasmic reticulum stress in rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes

This study was to explore the effect and mechanism of Probucol on STZ-induced erectile dysfunction in diabetic rats. Thirty SD male rats aged 12 weeks were given intraperitoneal injection of STZ after fasting for 12 hr. Diabetic rats were haphazardly partitioned under two assemblies and administered 0 or 500 mg/kg probucol by oral gavage to 12 weeks. Control group was intraperitoneally injected with physiological saline, and saline was administered by oral gavage daily. Intracorporeal pressure was used to evaluate erectile function. Levels of proteins were detected using immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. α-SMA and vWF were detected using immunofluorescence staining. After treatment, erectile function in probucol group was significantly improved. Endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins were expressed higher in DM group than in sham group, while expression of these proteins decreased significantly in probucol group. However, α-SMA and vWF were expressed at lower levels in DM group than in sham group, and probucol treatment reversed this phenomenon. Finally, Bax and Caspase3 were expressed at higher levels and Bcl-2 was expressed at lower levels in DM group, while the opposite result was obtained in probucol group. In conclusions, probucol improves erectile function by reducing endothelial dysfunction and inhibiting PERK/ATF4/CHOP pathway in STZ-induced diabetic rats.     

The association between plant-based diet and erectile function in Chinese young healthy men: A population-based study

The study was designed and conducted to evaluate the plant-based diet status and its association with erectile function (EF) in Chinese young healthy men. From July 2018 to May 2020, 116 objectively proved physically and psychologically healthy men were selected. Clinical questionnaires, detailed physical examinations and blood tests were all assessed. An overall plant-based diet index (PDI) and a healthful plant-based diet index (hPDI) were developed from each participant to measure plant-based diet quantitatively. The EF was measured by both the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) and the surrogated measures of endothelial function, peripheral levels of nitric oxide (NO) and E-selectin. In subjects, the mean PDI and hPDI were 53.8 ± 8.2 and 54.7 ± 8.9 respectively. Results of multivariate analysis showed that both PDI and hPDI were negatively associated with BMI (all p < .05), but had no relationships with NO, E-selectin, TT levels and IIEF-5 scores (all p > .05). In a subgroup of male population, Chinese young healthy men, the plant-based diet, measured by PDI and hPDI, was not related to erectile function. The population can adhere to plant-based diet to keep healthy without concerns of negative influence on erectile function.     

Evaluation of daily avanafil efficacy in improving the endothelial function in Egyptian males with erectile dysfunction

Avanafil is a highly selective and potent oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor. However, its impact on the soluble markers of endothelial function has not been investigated yet. This study was conducted to assess the effect of daily avanafil on the endothelial markers' serum level and erectile function in patients with erectile dysfunction. In this work, we randomly divided 140 males with erectile dysfunction and other diseases commonly associated with endothelial dysfunction like diabetes mellitus, hypertension and dyslipidaemia into two equal groups: treatment group, treated with 50mg daily oral avanafil, and control group, treated with placebo. The International Index of Erectile Function-5 score and the serum levels of nitric oxide, cyclic guanosine monophosphate and endothelin-1 as markers of endothelial function were measured at baseline and after four weeks of treatment in both groups. At the end of treatment period, those randomised to avanafil achieved statistically significant improvement in erectile function, nitric oxide, cyclic guanosine monophosphate and endothelin-1 levels from baseline versus placebo regardless the type and duration of associated comorbidity as well as the duration and severity of erectile dysfunction. These results permitted us to suggest that daily avanafil can improve the impaired endothelial function associated with the erectile dysfunction.     

Assessment of Psychological Factors in Short-Stay Total Hip Arthroplasty Protocol

BackgroundSeveral variables are known to correlate with the successful completion of short-stay total hip arthroplasty (THA) protocols. The role of psychological factors remains unclear. We investigated the interaction between patient-reported measures of psychological fitness and successful completion of a short-stay THA protocol.MethodsWe performed a prospective cohort study of patients undergoing elective anterior total hip arthroplasty enrolled in a short-stay protocol (success defined as LOS ≤1 midnight versus failed, LOS >1 midnight). Psychological fitness was measured using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) domains for self-efficacy, depression, anxiety, emotional support, and the ability to participate in social roles. PROMIS scores, patient demographics, and surgical factors were assessed for a relationship with failure to complete short-stay protocol.ResultsPatients that failed to complete the short-stay protocol had higher mean pre-operative PROMIS depression scores (50.8 vs 47.1, P = .025) and anxiety scores (53.6 vs 49.2, P = .008) and higher postoperative PROMIS depression (48.19 vs 43.49, P = .003) and anxiety scores (51.7 vs 47.1, P = .01). Demographic and surgical variables did not correlate with the successful completion of the short-stay protocol. That seventy-six percent of the patients did not adhere to the short-stay protocol was due to the inability to complete a physical therapy standardized safety assessment.ConclusionHigher levels of preoperative and postoperative anxiety and depression in otherwise psychologically healthy patients, is associated with an increased risk of failure to complete a short-stay protocol following THA. Targeted interventions are needed to facilitate rapid recovery in patients with psychological barriers to early mobilization.