A New Procedure for Separation and Purification of Scutellarin from Erigeron multiradiatus

Objective To establish a new procedure for isolating scutellarin from Erigeron multiradiatus. Methods A proposed method was developed by combining macroporous resins with ODS column. Firstly, E. multiradiatus was extracted by ultrasound with 80% methanol. Preliminary separation was performed on macroporous resin column. The performance and adsorption characteristics of three macroporous resins, D140, D141, and D605, were compared and the enrichment procedure was optimized. Further purification was carried out by medium pressure liquid chromatography (MPLC) with ODS column. Results It was demonstrated that D141 had better extractive effects on scutellarin. The MPLC conditions were optimized as follows: 15% ethanol aqueous as mobile phase with flow rate at 2.5 mL/min. The yield and purity of the isolated scutellarin were 1.20 mg/g and 96.5%, respectively. Conclusion The overall procedure is efficient and low-cost, which is considered suitable for the separation and purification of scutellarin from E. multiradiatus. The results provide the scientific basis for developing and using scutellarin in clinic.     

Fundamental Improvement of Creep Resistance of New-Generation Nano-Oxide Strengthened Alloys via Hot Rotary Swaging Consolidation

New-generation oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) alloys with a high volume fraction of nano-oxides of 5% are intended to become the leading creep- and oxidation-resistant alloys for applications at 1100–1300 °C. Hot consolidation of mechanically alloyed powders by intensive plastic deformation followed by heat treatment of the alloys are the key aspects for achieving top creep properties, typically ensured by a coarse-grained microstructure strengthened with homogeneously dispersed, very stable yttrium nano-oxides. The rotary swaging method proves to be favourable for hot consolidation of the new-generation ODS alloy presented. Compared to specimens consolidated by hot rolling, consolidation by hot rotary swaging predetermines the formation of coarse grains with a very high aspect ratio during subsequent secondary recrystallization. Such a grain morphology increases the creep strength of the new-generation ODS alloy considerably.     

Symptomatic rectocele: what are the indications for repair?

Background

The surgical indications for symptomatic rectocele are undefined, and surgery has high recurrence rates. We implemented magnetic resonance imaging defecography (MRID) to determine if utilizing strict inclusion criteria for rectocele repair improves outcomes.

Methods

Patients with obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) who underwent dynamic MRID were evaluated. Indications for surgical repair were defecation requiring manual assistance and the following MRID results: anterior defect >2 cm, incomplete evacuation, and the absence of perineal descent. Primary outcomes were the change in quality of life (QOL) scores and recurrence.

Results

From 2006 to 2013, 143 patients who presented with ODS underwent MRID. Seventeen patients met the criteria for repair. Recurrence was low (5.8%) with a median follow-up of 23 months, QOL scores improved from 57.3 to 76.5 (P = .041).

Conclusions

A minority of patients (12%) with ODS met the above criteria for rectocele repair. Patients who underwent repair had a significant improvement in QOL and low recurrence rate.     

The adenylate nucleotide pool in the digestive gland-gonad complex of Biomphalaria glabrata infected by Schistosoma mansoni

The levels of adenylate nucleotides were examined in the digestive gland and ovotestes of Biomphalaria glabrata during cercarial shedding of Schistosoma mansoni, 10 weeks post-infection. In general, parasitization resulted in decreases in the adenylate levels in both tissues, but the results were not statistically significant. Moreover, the energy charge ratio was not significantly altered. The mean energy charge in ovotestes from uninfected and infected individuals was 0.81 and 0.77, respectively, and that in the digestive gland, 0.70 and 0.66, respectively. Extensive variation was observed in energy charge of digestive gland from infected individuals and this was attributed to possible differences in the degree of infection.     

Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid Ingestion on Temporal Change in Urinary Excretion of Mercapturic Acid in ODS Rats

We hypothesized a suppressive mechanism for docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n-3; DHA)-induced tissue lipid peroxidation in which the degradation products, especially aldehydic compounds, are conjugated with glutathione through catalysis by glutathione S-transferases, and then excreted into urine as mercapturic acids. In the present study, ascorbic acid-requiring ODS rats were fed a diet containing DHA (3.6% of total energy) for 31 days. Lipid peroxides including degradation products and their scavengers in the liver and kidney were determined, and the temporal change in the urinary excretion of mercapturic acids was also measured. The activity of aldehyde dehydrogenase, which catalyzes the oxidation and detoxification of aldehydes, tended to be higher in the liver of DHA-fed rats. The levels of lipid peroxides as measured by thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances and aldehydic compounds were higher and that of alpha-tocopherol was lower in the liver, and the pattern of temporal changes in the urinary excretion of mercapturic acids was also different between the n-6 linoleic acid and DHA-fed rats. Accordingly, we presume from these results that after dietary DHA-induced lipid peroxidation, a proportion of the lipid peroxidation-derived aldehydic degradation products is excreted into urine as mercapturic acids.     

A New Procedure for Separation and Purification of Scutellarin from Erigeron multiradiatus

Objective To establish a new procedure for isolating scutellarin from Erigeron multiradiatus. Methods A proposed method was developed by combining macroporous resins with ODS column. Firstly, E. multiradiatus was extracted by ultrasound with 80% methanol. Preliminary separation was performed on macroporous resin column.The performance and adsorption characteristics of three macroporous resins, D140, D141, and D605, were compared and the enrichment procedure was optimized. Further purification was carried out by medium pressure liquid chromatography(MPLC) with ODS column. Results It was demonstrated that D141 had better extractive effects on scutellarin. The MPLC conditions were optimized as follows: 15% ethanol aqueous as mobile phase with flow rate at2.5 mL/min. The yield and purity of the isolated scutellarin were 1.20 mg/g and 96.5%, respectively. Conclusion The overall procedure is efficient and low-cost, which is considered suitable for the separation and purification of scutellarin from E. multiradiatus. The results provide the scientific basis for developing and using scutellarin in clinic.     

Monoliths with chiral surface functionalization for enantioselective capillary electrochromatography

The state-of-the-art in CEC enantiomer separations with monolithic capillary columns is comprehensively reviewed. The various types of monolithic columns comprising in situ organic polymer monoliths, molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) monoliths, silica monoliths and monoliths made from particles are discussed with a focus on materials’ synthesis, chemistry and properties as well as column aspects. Monolithic MIP-type porous layer open-tubular (PLOT) columns are treated herein as well. From this survey of the literature, the authors come to the conclusion that monolithic silica capillaries appear to become the preferred column type for CEC enantiomer separations of low-molecular drugs and other chiral pharmaceuticals or chemicals.     

构建ODS实现对临床医生科学管理的方法研究

目的：利用医院现有的技术手段与海量数据，建立既相对独立又能够提供综合分析与应用的数据环境，为管理者提供客观、翔实的动态数据，以便及时了解临床医生的工作情况，进行有的放矢的管理、考核、评价、激励。方法：通过对ODS数据库运行模式分析，设计数据模型，建立事实表和维表，并提出数据迁移方案，最终建立一个完整的ODS数据库。结果：解决了现有系统中事务处理应用的分散性、多个应用间数据的不一致性以及历史数据的离线问题，建立了新的ODS数据库，为管理者提供了动态、客观的数据资源库。结论：基于HIS构建的0DS数据库，促进了海量事务数据在医院对临床医师管理和决策过程中的方便、快捷、高效应用，提高了管理决策的科学化。     

基于ODS构建医院即时联机分析处理系统的研究

面向医院管理者在日常管理全过程中对信息服务的需求,基于HIS数据资源,研究了应用ODS技术进行数据集成整合的技术方法,提出了在医院HIS数据库基础上建立ODS的策略。