Quantitative analysis by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography and retinal neuroprotection after topical administration of moxonidine

AIM: To determine moxonidine in aqueous humor and iris-ciliary body by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC), and to evaluate the retinal neuroprotective effect after topical administration with moxonidine in a high intraocular pressure (IOP) model. METHODS: The eyes of albino rabbits were administered topically and ipsilaterally with 0.2% moxonidine. A RP-HPLC method was employed for the identification and quantification of moxonidine between 2 and 480min, which presented in the aqueous humor and iris-ciliary body. Flash electroretinography (F-ERG) amplitude and superoxide dismutase (SOD) level were measured between day 1 and day 15 after topical administration with moxonidine in a rabbit model of high IOP. Histological and ultrastructural observation underwent to analyze the changes of retinal morphology, the inner retinal layers (IRL) thickness, and retinal ganglion cell (RGC) counting. RESULTS: Moxonidine was detectable between 2 and 480min after administration, and the peak concentration developed both in the two tissues at 30min, 0.51 μg/mL in aqueous humor and 1.03 μg/g in iris-ciliary body. In comparison to control, F-ERG b-wave amplitude in moxonidine eyes were significantly differences between day 3 and day 15 (P<0.01) in the high IOP model; SOD levels were significantly higher at all time-points (P<0.01) with a maximum level of 20.29 U/mgprot at day 15; and RGCs were significantly higher (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Moxonidine is a viable neuroprotective agent with application to high IOP model. All layers of retina, including RGC layer, retinal nerve fiber layer and INL, are more preserved after moxonidine administration. SOD plays a neuroprotective role in ocular hypertension-mediated RGC death.     

Therapeutic effects of total alkaloids of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook f. on collagen-induced arthritis in rats

Ethnopharmacological relevance

Tripterygium wilfordii Hook f. is one of Traditional Chinese Medicines which is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The total alkaloids were the main constituent part of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook f. It has a great significance to study the effects of the total alkaloids of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook f. (ATW) on RA.

Aim of the study

This paper aims at investigating the therapeutic effect of ATW on RA and its possible mechanism, and providing a theoretical and experimental basis for the clinical use of ATW.

Materials and methods

The model of wistar rats of type II collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) was made, and the rats were perfused a stomach with ATW for 4 weeks continuously. Then the levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-<alpha>, in the serum of CIA rats were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the joint pathological section of CIA rats was observed by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining method and the expression of IL-6, IL-8, nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), TNF-α were measure by immunohistochemistry staining method.

Results

Compared with model group, ATW could significantly reduce paw swelling and suppresse articular cartilage degenerated. The results also found that there was significant reduction levels of IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α in serum of CIA rats treated with ATW and ATW inhibited the expression of IL-6, IL-8, NF-κB, TNF-α in synovial tissue.

Conclusion

ATW not only could inhibit the symptom of CIA rats significantly but also could inhibit the production of IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α in serum and the expression of IL-6, IL-8, NF-κB and TNF-α in synovial tissue targeting the inflammatory. ATW would be a drug as a novel botanical drug for the treatment of RA.     

喷雾冷冻干燥对家蝇幼虫活性成分抗菌及抗炎活性影响

以人工饲养繁殖的家蝇（Musca）3龄幼虫为材料,探讨喷雾冷冻干燥对家蝇幼虫活性提取物抗菌及抗炎活性的影响。结果表明,经喷雾冷冻干燥处理的家蝇幼虫活性提取物对金黄色葡萄球菌和大肠埃希菌具有有效抑制作用;对LPS诱导的巨噬细胞炎症因子TNF—α和IL-6表达具有明显的抑制作用。     

Ureteral injuries during classic intrafascial supracervical hysterectomy: an 11-year experience in 1163 patients

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To examine the incidence, characteristics, and treatment of ureteral injuries during classic intrafascial supracervical hysterectomy for benign gynecologic diseases. DESIGN: Retrospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-3). SETTING: Department of obstetrics and gynecology, university teaching hospital. PATIENTS: A total of 1163 women with benign gynecologic diseases. INTERVENTIONS: Classic intrafascial supracervical hysterectomy. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: A retrospective chart review was conducted to determine the rate of ureteral injury. Four cases of ureteral injuries occurred among the 1163 classic intrafascial supracervical hysterectomy procedures (0.34%). Ureteral injury occurred during peritoneal dissection in 1 case, which was treated immediately with laparoscopy. In 2 cases, ureteral injuries were recognized by watery vaginal discharge several days after the operation and were treated with laparotomy procedures. Ureteral injury was not detected postoperatively in another case, resulting in a laparoscopic nephrectomy caused by a nonfunctioning kidney 3 years after the initial operation. The predisposing factors for ureteral injury were adhesion as a result of endometriosis, and earlier surgery in which the normal pelvic anatomy was distorted. CONCLUSION: The incidence of ureteral injury during classic intrafascial supracervical hysterectomy as noted in this study is 0.34%. Postoperative cases were associated with high morbidity. Early detection of ureteral injury is crucial for appropriate management as intraoperative diagnosis and repair of the injury then has fewer consequences and less serious complications than postoperative cases.     

Therapeutic effects of baicalin on lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in rats

Baicalin is a flavonoid present in many traditional Chinese medicines. A number of studies show that baicalin has anti-inflammatory actions and protects against a variety of tissue and organ injuries. The effect of baicalin in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury is not well studied. In this study, typically acute lung injury was induced in rat by intratracheal injection of LPS, which increased lactate dehydrogenase activity and protein content in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, wet/dry lung weight ratio, Evan's blue dye leakage, and neutrophil infiltration. Baicalin (20 mg/kg) was administrated 1 hour before or 30 min after LPS injection. Both pre and post-treatment with baicalin attenuated the increase of these parameters and improved histological finding. Our results suggest that baicalin has a therapeutic effect on LPS-induced acute lung injury.     

利培酮辅助治疗无精神病性症状抑郁症对照研究

目的探讨抗抑郁剂联合小剂量利培酮治疗无精神病性症状抑郁症的增效作用。方法将50例无精神病性症状的抑郁症患者随机分为氟西汀治疗组和氟西汀联合利培酮治疗组．治疗前及治疗第1、2、6w末采用汉密顿抑郁量表、副作用量表评定临床疗效和不良反应。结果研究组起效快．效显率高．治疗后同期汉密顿抑郁量表评分两组间比较差异均有极显著性（P〈0．01）;副作用量表评分无显著性差异（P〉0．05）。结论抗抑郁剂联合小剂量利培酮治疗无精神病性症状抑郁症具有增效作用。     

医学视听教材的现状和设计制作趋势分析

文章在总结医学视听教材制作现状的基础上,从医学视听教材设计制作的设备、人员专业素质、环境的变化所显示的以人为本的时代精神、娱教性和片段医学视听教材越来越得到关注以及制作队伍出现的泛化现象等方面论述了其发展趋势。