筋脉通胶囊血清有效成分可预防大鼠高血糖浓度引起的施万细胞凋亡

Objective: To evaluate the effect of serum containing Jinmaitong Capsule (筋脉通胶囊, JMT) on apoptosis of Schwann cells (SCs) that are cultured in high glucose at the cellular and molecular levels. Methods: SCs were cultured in Dulbecco''s modi?ed Eagle''s medium (control group), high glucose (50 mmol/L) medium supplemented with 20% rat serum (HG group), and 50 mmol/L glucose medium supplemented with serum containing JMT (JMT group). SC apoptosis was detected using a terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling kit. The expression of Bcl-2 and the caspase-3 p20 subunit in SCs were detected by real-time fluorogenic quantitative polymerase chain reaction and confocal laser scanning microscopy, respectively. Results: No apoptosis was detected in SCs that were cultured in the control group. The percentage of apoptosis of SCs cultured in the HG group was much higher than that in the control group. The apoptosis of SCs in the JMT group was lower than that in the HG group. Fluorescence intensity of Bcl-2 and the expression of Bcl-2 mRNA in SCs that were cultured in the HG group were much lower than those in the control group and much higher than those in the JMT group (P<0.01). The fluorescence intensity of caspase-3 p20 and the expression of caspase-3 p20 mRNA in SCs that were cultured in the HG group were much higher than those in the control group (P<0.01), and they were remarkably lower in the JMT group (P<0.01). Conclusions: JMT effectively prevents SC apoptosis that is induced by high glucose. This effect may be because of increased expression of Bcl-2 mRNA and protein and decreased expression of caspase-3 p20 mRNA and protein.     

Jinmaitong(筋脉通)Alleviates the Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Inducing Autophagy

Objective:To observe the deregulation of autophagy in diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN) and investigate whether Jinmaitong(筋脉通i,JMT) alleviates DPN by inducing autophagy.Methods:DPN models were established by streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and Schwann cells(SCs) cultured in high glucose medium.The pathological morphology was observed by the improved Bielschowsky's nerve fiber axonal staining and the Luxol fast blue-neutral red myelin staining.The ultrastructure was observed by the transmission electron microscopy.Beclinl level was detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.The proliferation of cultured SCs was detected by methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide.Results:Diabetic peripheral nerve tissues demonstrated pathological morphology and reduced autophagic structure,accompanied with down-regulation of Beclinl.JMT apparently alleviated the pathological morphology change and increased the autophagy[in vivo,Beclinl integral optical density(IOD) value of the control group 86.6±17.7,DM 43.9±8.8,JMT 73.3 ±17.8,P0.01 or P0.05,in vitro Beclinl IOD value of the glucose group 0.4710.25 vs the control group 0.88 ±0.29,P0.05].Consequently,inhibition of autophagy by 3-methyladenine resulted in a time- and concentrationdependent decrease of the proliferation of SCs(P0.05,P0.01).Conclusions:Down-regulation of autophagy in SCs might contribute to the pathogenesis of DPN.JMT alleviates diabetic peripheral nerve injury at least in part by inducing autophagy.     

Effects of the Drug(BSZGC)--containing Serum on Proliferation of Rat''s Osteoclasts and TRACP Activity in vitro

Objective:To observe effects of the drug-containing serum of Bu Shen Zhuang Gu Capsule(BSZGC 补肾壮骨胶囊 Capsule for Tonilying the Kidney to Strengthen the Bones)on proliferation of the rat's osteoclasts and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRACP)activity in vitro SO as to delve into the mechanisms of its preventive and therapeutic actions on osteoporosis.Methods:Forty female Sprague.Dawley rats aged three months were randomly divided into high dosage BSZGC group,medium dosage BSZGC group,low dosage BSZGC group,and the control group.BSZGC was orally administered into the rats of high,medium,and low dosage groups at difierent dosages for 12 days.and isometric normal saline was orally administered to the rats of the Control group.The drug-containing serum and control serum were prepared.Osteoclasts isolated mechanically from the femur and tibia of Sprague-Dawley rats aged one week were cultured wim medium added with different drug-containing sera and control serum.The growth of osteoclasts was observed under an inverted phase-contrast microscope,and optic density(OD)value of osteoclasts was determined by MTT colorimetric assay.TRACP activity was measured by the diazol method.Results:OD value of osteoclasts in the high dosage drug-containing serum group,medium dosage drug-containing serum group,and low dosage drug-containing serum group was significantly lower than that in the control serum group(P＜0.05)with a dose-effect correlation.TRACP activity in high dosage drug-containing serum group,medium dosage drug-containing serum group,low dosage drug-containing serum group was significantly lower than that of the control serum group(P＜0.01),and no significant differences in TRACP activity were not found among the difierent dosages drug-containing serum groups.Conclusions:BSZGC can inhibit the proliferation of the osteoclasts and reduce TRACP activity,which may be one of the mechanisms of its preventive and therapeutic actions on osteoporosis.     

A possible mechanism linking hyperglycemia and reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in diabetes

This study investigated the role of glucose in the biogenesis of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C).Mouse primary peritoneal macrophages were harvested and maintained in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium(DMEM) containing glucose of various concentrations.The cells were divided into 3 groups in terms of different glucose concentrations in the cultures:Control group(5.6 mmol/L glucose),high glucose concentration groups(16.7 mmol/L and 30 mmol/L glucose).ATP-binding cassette transporter A1(ABCA1) mRN...     

Effects of glucose and insulin on the H9c2 （2-1） cell proliferation may be mediated through regulating glucose transporter 4 expression

Background The change of glucose transporter 4 （GLUT4） expression could influence glucose uptake in the myocardial cells and then effect myocardial metabolism, which maybe one of the factor for the diabetes cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to explore the influence of glucose and insulin at different concentrations on H9c2 （2-1） cell proliferation and its GLUT4 expression in vitro, and evaluate the correlation between myocardial cells proliferation and GLUT4 expression. This might be helpful for understanding the relationship between glucose metabolism and cardiovascular disease. Methods According to glucose concentrations in culture medium, cultured H9c2 rat myocardial cells were divided into five groups： control group （NC, glucose concentration 5.0 mmol/L）, low glucose group （LG, glucose concentration 0.1 mmol/L）, high glucose group 1 （HG1, glucose concentration 10 mmol/L）, high glucose group 2 （HG2, glucose concentration 15 mmol/L）, high glucose group 3 （HG3, glucose concentration 20 mmol/L）. Then according to different insulin concentrations in culture medium, each group was further divided into two subgroups： normal insulin subgroup （INSc, insulin concentration 3.8 mU/L）, high insulin subgroup （INSh, insulin concentration 7.6 mU/L）. H9c2 （2-1） cells were cultured for 1, 2, 3 days, the proliferation of cells were assayed by cell counting Kit-8 assay, the expressions of GLUT4 mRNA and protein were detected with RT-PCR and Western Blotting technique, and the relation between myocardial cells proliferation and GLUT4 expression was evaluated.     

Application of Serum CK and BUN Determination in Monitoring Pre-Competition Training of Badminton Athletes

In order to investigate the feasibility of serum creatine kinase (CK) and blood urea ni-trogen (BUN) in monitoring pre-competition training of badminton athletes, the pre-competition training load of 20 badminton athletes was studied, and serum CK and BUN were determined before, immediate and next morning after training. The results showed that after intensive training for one week, serum CK levels were significantly increased by 57.53 mmol/L (P<0.05). After regulation of the training intensity, average serum CK levels were increased by 21.79 mmol/L (P<0.05). BUN contents were increased by 0.83 mmol/L on average with the difference being not significant (P>0.05). After intermittent training, there was significant difference in the average increased levels of serum CK in athletes (P<0.05). There was significant difference before and after regulation of training (P<0.05). The increased levels of BUN were 0.78 mmol/L without significant difference (P>0.05). It was concluded that serum CK was one of the biochemical indicators monitoring the training load sensitivity of badminton athletes, but BUN was of little value in monitoring the training load. Both serum CK and BUN recovered slowly after one-week intensive training and intermittent training, suggesting the metabolic mechanism of human body in training needs further study.     

Effects of Bushen Tiaochong Recipe (补肾调冲方) containing serum on ovarian granulosa cell proliferation, steroidogenesis and associated gene expression in rats

Objective:To observe the effect of Bushen Tiaochong Recipe (补肾调冲方,BSTCR) on rats' ovarian granulosa cell (GC) proliferation,steroidogenesis and follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR),and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) mRNA expression using serum pharmacological method.Methods:Rats' GCs were incubated with 10% blank serum (as negative control group),follicle- stimulating hormone (FSH)-containing serum (S-FSH,as positive control group),or BSTCR (in different dosages) containing serum (S-BSTCR,as the BSTCR groups) for 48 h.~3H-TdR incorporation was then performed;DNA was measured to analyze the distribution of GCs in the cell cycle and their proliferation index (PI) using a flow cytometer;estradiol (E_2) and progesterone (P) content in the culture fluid were examined by radioimmunoassay;and levels of FSHR and IGF-1 mRNA expression in GCs were measured by real-time RT-PCR.Results:A dose-dependent increase of ~3H-TdR incorporation in GC was shown in the BSTCR groups.Cells in G_0/G_1 phase had markedly less,while those in S phase had a significantly higher increase in the BSTCR groups compared with the negative control group.A high value of PI was also shown in the BSTCR groups,especially in the high dose group where the influence of cell proliferation was stronger than that in the positive control group.The levels of E_2 and P in the BSTCR groups of all dosages were significantly higher than those in the negative control group,and did not show any significant difference compared with those in the positive control group.Levels of FSHR and IGF-1 mRNA expression in the BSTCR groups increased in a dose-dependent manner at levels higher than those in the negative control group.Conclusion:S-BSTCR can obviously stimulate the proliferation and steroidogenesis of ovarian GCs.It is speculated that BSTCR could play a regulatory action on ovarian function through two different pathways of endocrine and autocrine by promoting FSHR and IGF-1 mRNA expression.     

Regulation of the expression and function of glucose transporter-1 by TGF-β1 and high glucose in mesangial cells

Objective To study the effects of high glucose and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) on the expression and function of glucose transporter-1 (GLUT1) in mouse mesangial cells.Methods Cultured mouse mesangial cells were used.The expression of GLUT1 mRNA was detected by Northern Blot; glucose uptake and its kinetics were determined with a 2-Deoxy-［(3)H］-D-glucose uptake assay.Results Mesangial cells exposed to enriched glucose medium (20 mmol/L) for 72 hours demonstrated a decrease in both GLUT1 mRNA and V(max) for uptake of the glucose analog, 2-deoxy-D-glucose　(2DOG), as compared to mesangial cells cultured in physiologic glucose concentrations(5.5 mmol/L).In contrast, hypertonic mannitol had no effect on GLUT1 mRNA levels.TGF-β1 treatment for 10 hours stimulated 2DOG uptake, both in 5.5 mmol/L and 20 mmol/L glucose medium, by approximately 4.28-fold in a dose-dependent manner (2 ng/ml maximum).Kinetic analysis of 2DOG uptake revealed an increase in V(max) and a decrease in K(m) in the presence of TGF-β1. TGF-β1 also up-regulated the expression of GLUT1 mRNA in mesangial cells.The addition of anti-TGF-β neutralizing antibody (30 μg/ml) in mesangial cells cultured in enriched glucose medium (20 mmol/L) led to a 40% decrease in 2DOG uptake.Conclusions The expression of GLUT1 can be suppressed by exposure of mesangial cells to high glucose medium, which may serve as a protective mechanism against possible adverse effects of excessive glucose flux into cells.TGF-β1 stimulates glucose uptake by enhancing the expression and function of GLUT1 in mesangial cells.This effect is independent of the glucose milieu in the cultured medium.     

Serum Hormone and Cellular Proliferation Changes of Testis in Rats with Experimental Orchitis Induced by Lipopolysaccharide

Objective To explore the changes of serum male hormone, androgen binding protein (ABP) expression as well as the proliferation of testicular cells in rats with experimen- tal orchitis induced by bacterial lipoplysaccharide (LPS) in vivo and to elucidate the putative mechanism of LPS on spermatogenesis of testis. Methods The serum testosterone (T), luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were detected with magnetic enzyme immunoassay. The expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and ABP expression at mRNA level of testis were studied with immuno- histochemical staining and in situ hybrydization respectively. Results The serum T level in rats with experimental orchitis was significantly higher than that in the rats of control (P<0.05) and ABP mRNA expression in Sertoli cells of testis was significantly increased (P<0.05) while PCNA expression in seminiferous epithelium in experimental rats significantly was decreased as compared with that of the control (P<0.05). No significant change in serum LH level was seen between ex- perimental orchitis and control groups (P>0.05). Conclusion The serum level of T and ABP expression significantly increased in rats with experimental aspecific orchitis induced by LPS, and at the same time inhibition of cellular proliferation of seminiferous epithelium can be detected, which may be the possible mechanism of male infertility in inflammatory process.     

Effects of Minimally Invasive Puncture and Drainage of Intracranial Hematoma on the Blood-brain Barrier in Patients with Cerebral Hemorrhage

The effects of minimally invasive surgery on the blood-brain barrier (BBB) of 30 patients with cerebral hemorrhage were investigated. Difference of the BBB index and serum MBP concentra-tion were assessed in 15 cases of conservative treatment group and 15 cases of minimally invasive surgery group. The BBB index in minimally invasive surgery group was significantly lower than in conservative treatment group (P<0.05), and the BBB index in the two treatment groups was signifi-cantly higher than in control group (P<0.01). Serum MBP concentration in minimally invasive sur-gery group was significantly lower than in conservative treatment group (P<0.05), and that in the two treatment groups was significantly higher than in control group (P<0.01). It was suggested the per-meability of BBB in patients with cerebral hemorrhage was increased, and BBB index and serum MBP concentration in patients with cerebral hemorrhage were increased. Minimally invasive surgery can reduce the lesion of cytotoxicity to BBB and cerebral edema.     

Excitotoxic Effects of Glutamate on Cochlear Organotypic Cultures

Glutamate(Glu) is the major afferent excitatory neurotransmitter in the auditory system, and excessive Glu may play an important role in cochlear dysfunction. It is unclear how excessive Glu plays roles in cochlear dysfunction in cochlear organotypic cultures. In this study neonatal rat cochlear organotypic cultures were prepared, and then the cochlear tissues were incubated with a new medium containing specific concentrations of Glu(0.1, 0.5, 1, 10 or 20 mmol/L) for 24 h, or incubated with the medium containing a concentration of 20 mmol/L Glu for 6, 12, 24 or 72 h, respectively. It was found that when the cochlear tissues were cultured for 24 h, the inner hair cells(IHCs) were damaged at the concentration of 0.5 mmol/L Glu, and with the increases of the concentrations, the injury was gradually aggravated, and 20 mmol/L Glu resulted in the significant loss of IHCs. In the 20 mmol/L Glu groups, the stereocilia bundles were missing or disarrayed on a few IHCs after culture for 6 h and the damage effect was time-dependent. The missing of IHCs was more significant in the basal turn of the cochlea than in the middle turn of the cochlea under the same concentration of Glu exposure. These results suggest that excessive exogenous Glu affects the morphology of IHCs, but not affects the outer hair cells(OHCs) in cochlear organotypic cultures, and the excitotoxic effects are different on IHCs of different parts of the cochlea under the same concentration of Glu exposure.     

Effect of human growth hormone on the proliferation of human fetal islet cells in vitro.

In this study it was shown that 1000 micrograms/L hGH in serum-free medium promoted the attachment, spreading and formation of monolayer of islet cells. The radioactivity test indicated that hGH significantly stimulated the DNA synthesis of islet cells (P < 0.001). Furthermore, after 48 h exposure to hGH (1000 micrograms/L), both the insulin contents and release of islet cells significantly increased (P < 0.001); hGH also enhanced the responsiveness of fetal islet cells to high-concentration glucose plus theophylline stimulation (P < 0.001). However, the effect of hGH in the medium containing 10% newborn calf serum was not so prominent in comparison with that in the serum-free medium. The morphologic assay for mitotic cells showed a combination of 1000 micrograms/L hGH and 10% serum was the most efficient for inducing the mitosis, the mitotic index being 5.95%. We conclude that hGH is an important growth factor for human islet cells.

     

The effect of root of rhododendron on the activation of NF-κB in a chronic glomerulonephritis rat model

Objective:We have explored the role of nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB) in the pathogenesis of chronic glomerulonephritis,and investigated the effect of rhododendron root on the activation of NF-κB.Methods:Thirty-six Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups:a control group,a glomerulonephritis model group and a therapy group(glomerulouephritis animals treated with the root of rhododendron).Bovine serum albumin(BSA) nephritis was induced by subcutaneous immunization and daily intraperitoneal administra-tion of BSA.Twenty-four-hour urinary protein and serum creatinine values were measured,and renal pathology was assessed histologi-cally by optical microscopy and electron microscopy.NF-κB activity was determined by an electrophoretic mobility shift assay(EMSA).Results:Compared with the control rats,glomerulonephrids model rats exhibited a significant increase in both 24 h urinary protein and serum creatinine,and had abnormal renal histology.The administration of the root of rhododendron ameliorated these changes.NF-κ B activity in glomerulonephritis model group was greater than that in rhododendron-treated group,and NF-κB activity was greater in both glomerulonephritis groups than in the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion:These observations suggest that NF-κ B plays a role in the pathogenesis of chronic glomerulonephritis,and rhododendron root may attenuate renal damages by downregulating the activation of NF-kB in this model.     

Effect of Trace Elements on Retinopathy of Prematurity

The effect of the trace elements on retinopathy of prematurity(ROP) were studied.Thirty preterm infants who had potential high risk factors of ROP were selected as observation group and 18 normal infants as control groups.By using atom spectrophotometer,the contents of serum trace elements(Mg,Cu,Zn,Mn,Se) were measured and analyzed statistically.The contents of serum Zn,Cu and Se in observation group were 0.75±0.22,0.41±0.20 and(134.07±71.57)×10-3 mg/L respectively,and 0.55±0.12,0.65±0.194 and(202.92±44.71)×10-3 mg/L in control group respectively(P<0.01).The contents of Cu and Se were obviously lower and that of Zn higher in observation group than those in control group.The same results were obtained between the infants with ROP and controls(P<0.01).However,there was no significant difference in the contents of serum Mg and Mn between two groups(P>0.05).It was concluded that the contents of serum Cu and Se in preterm infants who had high risk factors of ROP were obviously lower than in the controls.The contents of serum Cu and Se in the ROP infants were also much lower while contents of Zn much higher.Attention should be paid to the detection of the trace elements in preterm infants in order to prevent the deficiencies of Cu and Se.Only in this way can we prevent the deficiencies of Cu and Se,so as to decrease the ROP risk factors and prevent the disease.     

Relations of intracranial pressure, creatine kinase and brainstem auditory evoked potential in patients with traumatic brain edema.

We studied the relations of intracranial pressure (ICP),creatine kinase (CK) and bralnstem auditory evoked potential (BAEP) in 44 patients with traumatic brain edema who were admitted to our hospital from June 1990 to February 1991. There were 30 males and 14 females, with age range from 9 to 67 years. The results showed that the abnormal BAEP could reflect the severity of cerebral edema in acute head injury and was related to ICP and serum CK levels. When ICP>30 mmHg (4kPa), the abnormality of BAEP was more obvious than that of the control group (P<0.05); the serum CK levels were also elevated markedly. In patients with ICP over and below 4kPa, the rate of abnormal BAEP was 38.46% and 77.78% respectively (P<0.05). The serum CK level in the normal group or in the group with moderate abnormality of BAEP was significantly different from that in the group with severe abnormality or lack of BAEP (274.8± 98.24 U/L vs 705.3± 364.27 U/L; P<0.001). After treatment, the ICP returned to normal, and the BAEP norm     

Effect of Berberine on Expression of Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor-4α in Rats with Fructose-induced Insulin Resistance

The effects of berberine on the expression of hepatocyte nuclear factor-4α(HNF-4α) in liver of rats with fructose-induced insulin resistance and the molecular mechanism of berberine preventing insulin resistance were investigated.The experimental animals were divided into two groups of 16 animals each.The control group received a control routine diet containing 60% carbohydrate,and the study group a high-fructose diet containing 60% fructose as the sole source of carbohydrate.At the end of 6 weeks these were each subdivided into two groups.One was administered with berberine [187.5 mg/(kg·d) in 5 g/L carboxymethyl cellulose] by intragastric intubation and the other group was treated with a vehicle(5 g/L carboxymethyl cellulose).The rats were fed on the same dietary regimen for the next 4 weeks.After the experimental period of 10 weeks,plasma glucose,insulin and triglyceride levels were measured.HOMA insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR) was assayed.Immunohistochemistry,semiquantitative RT-PCR and western blot were used to detect the expression of HNF-4α in liver.Compared with control diet,fructose feeding induced hyperinsulinemia,HOMA-IR and increased triglyceride(all P<0.01).Berberine prevented the rise in plasma insulin(P<0.01),HOMA-IR(P<0.01) and triglyceride(P<0.05) in the fructose-fed rats.No change in plasma glucose was seen among these groups.The mRNA and protein expression of HNF-4α was decreased in the fructose-fed rats,but berberine could promote its expression.It was concluded that berberine could prevent fructose-induced insulin resistance in rats possibly by promoting the expression HNF-4α in liver.     

Effect of Schisandra Chinensis on Interleukins,Glucose Metabolism,and Pituitary-Adrenal and Gonadal Axis in Rats under Strenuous Swimming Exercise

Objective:To investigate the effect of Chinese medicine(CM) Schisandra chinensis on interleukin(IL),glucose metabolism,and pituitary-adrenal and gonadal axis of rats after strenuous navigation and exercise.Methods:A total of 45 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into the quiet control group,the stress group,and the CM group(15 in each group).The CM group received 2.5 g/kg of Schisandra chinensis twice per day for one week before modeling.Except the quiet controls,rats were trained using the Bedford mode for 10 days.On the11 th day,they performed 3 h of stressful experimental navigation and 3 h of strenuous treadmill exercise.The levels of serum testosterone(T),Cortisol(CORT),luteinizing hormone(LH),IL-1,IL-2,and IL-6 were tested by radioimmunoassay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,respectively.The adrenal cortex ultrastructure was observed using electron microscopy.Results:Compared with the quiet control group,after navigation and strenuous exercise,blood glucose was increased,and T level was decreased in the stress group(both P<0.01).The blood glucose,CORT,IL-1 and IL-2 levels were significantly reduced in the CM group(P<0.05 or P<0.01) as compared with the stress group.Electron microscopy revealed that the rats in the CM group had a smaller decrease in adrenal intracellular lipid droplets and higher levels of apoptosis than those in the stress group.Conclusions:Schisandra chinensis can reduce serum CORT and blood glucose levels in stressed rats.It appears to protect the cell structure of the adrenal cortex,and offset the negative effects of psychological stress and strenuous exercise related to immune dysfunction.Schisandra chinensis plays a regulatory role in immune function,and can decrease the influence of stress in rats.     

The Therapeutic Effects of Rehmannia Oral Liquid for the Syndrome of Heat Accumulation with Yin Consumption in Esophagus Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy——A Report of 60 Cases

Objective: To observe the clinical therapeutic effects of Rehmannia Oral Liquid on the syndrome of heat accumulation with Yin consumption in intermediate or late esophagus cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Methods: The IFN-α, TNF-α, IL-1β and TGF-β1 levels in sera were determined by the method of ABC-WLISA before and after the treatment with Rehmannia Oral Liquid. At the same time, the observation was carried out on the patient's general condition, symptoms and signs, barium meal or CT examinations, and biopsy. Another 30 cases of esophagus cancer were treated singly with radiotherapy as the control group. Results: Rehmannia Oral Liquid could obviously improve the patient's general condition, and the symptoms and signs after radiotherapy. Based on the X-ray examination and biopsy, the short-term local control rate of the treatment group and the control group was 70.0% and 40.0% respectively, showing a significant difference (P<0.05). Before the treatment, the level of serum IFN-α of both cancer groups was lower and the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and TGF-β1 were higher than that of normal group. After treatment, the level of IFN-α in both treatment group and control group increased significantly (P<0.01), and the treatment group improved more obviously than the control group (P<0.05). The level of TNF-α of both groups decreased significantly (P<0.01) after treatment, and the level of IL-1β decreased in treatment group and increased in control group without the significant difference as compared with that before treatment. The level of TGF-β1 was significantly increased in control group (P<0.05) and decreased in treatment group (P>0.05) after treatment. The difference between groups was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Rehmannia Oral Liquid can obviously reduce the radiotherapy reaction, improve the quality of life, and raise the therapeutic effects. The action mechanism of the Liquid may lie in balancing the cytokine network and regulating the disordered signal transmission.