胆囊结石术后胃肠功能紊乱的针刺研究

目的:观察不同针刺刺激量对胆囊结石术后胃肠功能紊乱患者胃肠功能的恢复以及血管活性肠肽(VIP)的影响。方法:将32例患者分为四组,分为提插强刺激组、提插弱刺激组、捻转强刺激组、捻转弱刺激组,观察给予不同针刺刺激后四组患者的胃肠功能和血管活性肠肽(VIP)的变化。结果:统计学处理后,对于肠鸣音恢复时间,提插强刺激组和捻转弱刺激组之间的比较有统计学意义;对于术后排气时间,提插强刺激与捻转强刺激、捻转弱刺激之间,提插弱刺激与捻转弱刺激之间均有统计学意义(P<0.05),其余无统计学意义;术后排便时间统计结果无差异(P>0.05)。对于VIP,四组病人术前血管活性肠肽无差异(P>0.05),具有可比性;术后第2天四组病人血浆血管活性肠肽含量治疗后均有回升趋势,提插弱刺激组和捻转弱刺激组病人血浆VIP含量在治疗后与提插强刺激组和捻转强刺激组比较均有明显差异(P<0.05)。结论:强刺激对血管活性肠肽的变化的影响较弱刺激好,同样的刺激量下提插较捻转的对血管活性肠肽的变化影响大,提插强刺激对于胃肠功能恢复的作用由于其他三种。     

Exploring the mechanism of Buyang Huanwu decoction in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation based on network pharmacology and molecular docking

Buyang Huanwu decoction (BYHWD), as one of the traditional Chinese medicine formulas, is widely used in the clinical treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with curative effect. It has the characteristics of multi-component, multi-target, and mutual synergy, but the mechanism of action is often unclear. It needs some research to explore the molecular mechanism of BYHWD in the treatment of LDH based on network pharmacology and molecular docking. Screen the active compounds of BYHWD and predict drug-related gene/protein targets, which could determine the specific target of BYHWD in the treatment of LDH. Construct the “Drugs-Compounds-Targets” network and search for the core targets. Use Gene Ontology functional enrichment analysis, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis, and molecular docking verification to explore the possible molecular mechanism. Eighty-two effective compounds and 666 targets of BYHWD, 187 targets for LDH treatment, and 20 core candidate targets were excavated. A total of 3414 entries were identified by Gene Ontology enrichment analysis, 173 related signal pathways were identified by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis, and 5 core compounds were identified by molecular docking, which had a good affinity with core genes STAT3, JUN, AKT1, MAPK1, RELA, and PIK3CA. BYHWD may play the role of analgesic and improving function by synergistic anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, regulating cell metabolic differentiation, regulating immunity, and anticoagulation. BYHWD in the treatment of LDH may play a role in analgesia and improve function through multiple signaling pathways, including PI3K-Akt, mitogen-activated protein kinase, tumor necrosis factor, and interleukin-17. The PI3K-Akt signaling may be one of the key mechanisms.     

Assessment of endometrial receptivity during implantation window in women with unexplained infertility

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the endometrial receptivity during implantation window in women with unexplained infertility. A prospective study recruited 168 women with unexplained infertility and 169 fertile women. Ultrasonic parameters and biomarkers in the uterine fluid were detected. The endometrial vascularization index (VI), flow index (FI) and vascularization flow index (VFI) were significantly higher in fertile women as compared with unexplained infertile women, and the integrin αvβ3, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) levels in uterine fluid were significantly higher in fertile women. The biochemical pregnancy rate, clinical pregnancy rate, and ongoing pregnancy rate in fertile women were 20.12%, 18.34%, and 17.75%, respectively, which were significantly higher compared with unexplained infertile women (7.14%, 5.36%, and 4.17%, respectively). Endometrial thickness (ET), endometrial volume (EV), VI, FI, and VFI measured by ultrasound, and the integrin αvβ3, VEGF, TNF-α, and LIF levels in uterine fluid were all significantly higher in pregnant women as compared with nonpregnant women. The best parameters of ultrasonic indicators for predicting endometrial receptivity in women with unexplained infertility were FI(AUC = 0.894, sensitivity 93.8%, and specificity 83.1%). Integrin αvβ3 had the best predictive value for endometrial receptivity among biomarkers in the uterine fluid (AUC = 0.921, sensitivity 96.7%, and specificity 89.5%). Women with unexplained infertility present declined endometrial receptivity. Endometrial ultrasonic parameters detected by three-dimensional power Doppler and biomarkers in the uterine fluid may be effective indicators to predict endometrial receptivity.     

复方芪芍合剂的质量控制

目的建立复方芪芍合剂的质量控制方法。方法应用薄层色谱法对复方芪芍合剂中黄芪、赤芍进行定性鉴别,并用紫外分光光度法对复方芪芍合剂中总皂苷进行含量测定。结果测得复方芪芍合剂中总皂苷量平均为0.436 3 g.L-1,RSD为8.59%,加样回收率为88.32%。结论本方法专属性强,操作简便,结果准确,可用于复方芪芍合剂的质量控制。     

洋葱伯克霍尔德菌群(Bcc)及干扰菌在不同增菌培养基中的生长研究

目的：考察Bcc以及Bcc与干扰菌的混合物在不同的增菌培养基中能否生长和增殖;探讨不同的 Bcc菌种对增菌培养基的营养需求和抗生素的耐受是否存在差异。方法：将Bcc的代表菌株、干扰菌以及 Bcc与干扰菌的混合物分别接种至TSB、10倍稀释的TSB、添加10 mg·L-1庆大霉素的TSB和添加250000 U·L-1多粘菌素B的TSB中培养,划线分离至选择性培养基上观察结果,并对可疑菌落进行分离和鉴定。结果：只接种Bcc的4种增菌培养基均能使之良好地增殖。低量的Bcc(约102 cfu)与高量的干扰菌 (104 cfu)的混合接种,除了神秘伯克霍尔德菌CMCC(B)23010外,4种增菌培养基能使Bcc增殖并被检出。结论：添加抗生素的TSB与未添加抗生素的相比没有表现出明显的优势。TSB可以作为Bcc检验时的增菌培养基使用。生长缓慢且活力弱的Bcc菌株在特定条件下有可能会被漏检。     

岩藻多糖体外抗KRV活性初步研究

目的 为了研究岩藻多糖体外抗Kilham rat virus（KRV）病毒的活性以及抑制炎症因子IL-1、IL-6的表达。方法 CCK-8法测得岩藻多糖对大鼠肾细胞（NRK）的半数细胞毒性浓度（CC50）;通过细胞病变效应测定药物的抗病毒活性,计算药物的半数抑制浓度（IC50）以及治疗指数（SI）;建立KRV感染大鼠肾细胞（NRK）细胞模型,设置阴性对照、病毒感染组以及治疗实验组,通过实时荧光定量PCR检测病毒以及IL-1、IL-6的表达水平。结果 CCK-8法测得药物的CC50 > 2500μg/mL,岩藻多糖的IC50为114.8±8.1μg/mL,治疗指数 > 21.78;qPCR结果表明KRV的转录水平实验组较阳性对照组明显降低,且IL-1、IL-6的转录水平亦显著降低。结论 岩藻多糖具有较小的细胞毒性以及良好的抗KRV病毒的效果,并且能够减轻病毒诱导的炎症反应,为防治病毒感染导致的糖尿病提供理论基础。     

菟丝子定向诱导成骨细胞向神经元细胞转化的研究

目的：开展菟丝子醇提物诱导大鼠成骨细胞向神经元细胞转化的定向诱导研究．方法：采用菟丝子醇提物刺激成骨细胞的分化，用RT-PCR检测和倒置显微镜下观察菟丝子水提物对成骨细胞刺激后的变化。结果：RT-PCR检测有神经元细胞和神经胶质细胞的特异性蛋白神经元烯醇酶（NSE）和胶质纤维酸性蛋白（GFAP）表达，在倒置显微镜下观察到神经元样细胞生长．结论：在体外，菟丝子醇提物具有诱导大鼠成骨细胞向神经元细胞定向分化的作用。     

VVS患者心率变异性、CK、CK-MB变化及治疗前后变化的意义

目的：探讨血管迷走性晕厥(VVS)患者的心率变异性指标、血清肌酸激酶(CK)、肌酸激酶同工酶(CK-MB)的变化及其临床意义。方法：选取我院心血管内科收治的VVS患者67例作为VVS组、领选取70例同龄健康体检对象作为对照组;对比两组的心率、超声心动图参数、心率变异性指标及血清CK、CK-MB水平,并对比67例患者在接受射频导管消融术治疗前后的上述指标变化情况。结果：VVS组患者的最大心率与对照组差异无统计学意义;VVS组患者的最慢心率、平均心率均低于对照组;VVS组的心率总体标准差、差值标准差、差值均方根均高于对照组;VVS组患者的左心房前后径、左心室舒张末内径、左心室射血分数与对照组差异无统计学意义;VVS组患者的血清CK、CK-MB均低于对照组;经射频导管消融术治疗后,VVS组患者的平均心率较治疗前提高;VVS组的心率总体标准差、差值标准差、差值均方根均较治疗前降低;经射频导管消融术治疗后,VVS组血清CK、CK-MB均较治疗前提高。结论：VVS患者的心率变异性更加明显、血清CK、CK-MB水平降低,采用射频导管消融术治疗能显著改善患者的心率变异性。     

SUMOylation of Kir7.1 participates in neuropathic pain through regulating its membrane expression in spinal cord neurons

AimsPotassium (K⁺) channels have been demonstrated to play a prominent involvement in nociceptive processing. Kir7.1, the newest members of the Kir channel family, has not been extensively studied in the CNS, and its function remains largely unknown. The present study investigated the role of spinal Kir7.1 in the development of pathological pain.Methods and ResultsNeuropathic pain was induced by spared nerve injury (SNI). The mechanical sensitivity was assessed by von Frey test. Immunofluorescence staining assay revealed that Kir7.1 was predominantly expressed in spinal neurons but not astrocytes or microglia in normal rats. Western blot results showed that SNI markedly decreased the total and membrane expression of Kir7.1 in the spinal dorsal horn accompanied by mechanical hypersensitivity. Blocking Kir7.1 with the specific antagonist ML418 or knockdown kir7.1 by siRNA led to mechanical allodynia. Co‐IP results showed that the spinal kir7.1 channels were decorated by SUMO‐1 but not SUMO‐2/3, and Kir7.1 SUMOylation was upregulated following SNI. Moreover, inhibited SUMOylation by GA (E1 inhibitor) or 2‐D08 (UBC9 inhibitor) can increase the spinal surface Kir7.1 expression.ConclusionSUMOylation of the Kir7.1 in the spinal cord might contribute to the development of SNI‐induced mechanical allodynia by decreasing the Kir7.1 surface expression in rats.     

Combined prognostic value of preoperative serum thyrotrophin and thyroid hormone concentration in papillary thyroid cancer

BackgroundA growing number of studies have found a close association between thyroid hormones and thyrotrophin (TSH), and they also have prognostic significance in some cancer types; this study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of free triiodothyronine (fT3), free thyroxine (fT4), fT3/fT4, TSH, and their combination in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).MethodsThis study retrospectively analyzed the relevant data of 726 newly diagnosed PTC patients. Both univariate and multivariate analyses were used to predict the recurrence rate, and a risk score was established. In addition, with the use of a random survival forest, a random forest (RF) score was constructed. After calculating the area under the curve (AUC), the diagnostic efficacy of risk score, RF score, and four indicators was compared.ResultsfT3, fT4, fT3/fT4, and TSH were strongly associated with some invasive clinicopathological features and postoperative recurrence. Patients with high expression of fT4 and TSH have a high risk of recurrence. By contrast, patients with high expression of fT3 and fT3/fT4 have a low risk of recurrence. At the same time, the combined use of various indicators is more helpful for establishing an accurate diagnosis. By comparison, we found that the RF score was better than the risk score in terms of predicting the recurrence of PTC.ConclusionThe diagnostic accuracy of a combination of fT3, fT4, fT3/fT4, and TSH can help improve our clinical estimate of the risk of recurrent PTC, thus allowing the development of a more effective treatment plan for patients.