芦荟多糖对脑缺血模型大鼠脑组织超微病理学形态变化的影响

目的:观察芦荟多糖对局灶性脑缺血大鼠的神经保护作用。方法:采用线栓法阻断大鼠一侧大脑中动脉(MCAO),制备局灶性脑缺血模型,观察芦荟多糖对MCAO模型大鼠脑缺血后神经功能缺损导致的行为学变化,通过透射电镜观察MCAO模型大鼠脑组织病理形态学变化,以探讨芦荟多糖对脑缺血的神经保护作用。结果:芦荟多糖能明显改善MCAO模型大鼠脑组织的病理形态学变化。结论:芦荟多糖对大鼠局灶性脑缺血具有保护作用。     

Effect of aloe vera mouthwash on dental plaque and gingivitis indices in children: A randomized controlled clinical trial

BackgroundThere is a tendency nowadays to encourage the use of natural substances in dentistry. Aloe vera is one of these substances, which has recently gained great importance in clinical research.ObjectivesTo evaluate the effectiveness of Aloe vera mouthwash in improving plaque, gingival and gingival bleeding indices in children.Materials and methodsThe study sample consisted of (17) children [age: (8) to (12) years]. The crossover design was applied, which means that the three types of mouthwashes (experimental “Aloe vera”, positive control “chlorhexidine”, and negative control “placebo”) would be used for all participants, with a washout period of (12) days. A special plaque guard was fabricated to facilitate localized plaque accumulation for (3) days. After that period, the mouthwashes were applied for (5) days. Plaque, gingival and gingival bleeding indices were studied before plaque accumulation (T0), after plaque accumulation (T1), and after applying the mouthwashes (T2). The values of plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) and gingival bleeding index (GBI) were measured at each studied time point (T0, T1, and T2). Then, the differences between the values at the beginning of the use of each type of the mouthwashes and at the end of the period of there use were compared.ResultsThe results showed the efficacy of Aloe vera mouthwash in improving plaque, gingival and gingival bleeding indices, which was similar to chlorhexidine mouthwash effectiveness when both compared to the placebo mouthwash.ConclusionsThe use of Aloe vera mouthwash is effective in improving oral health and preventing gingivitis.     

高效液相色谱法测定好望角芦荟中芦荟苷的含量

目的：建立高效液相色谱法测定好望角芦荟中芦荟苷的含量。方法：流动相为乙腈-水（25：75），检测波长355nm，样品提取过滤后进行分析。结果：线性范围为0．4008～4．008μg·μL^-1，相关系数为r=0．9997，精密度为0．7％，加样回收率为99．7％。好望角芦荟中芦荟苷的含量为20．1％。结论：该法简便、灵敏，结果可靠准确，适用于芦荟中芦荟苷的含量测定。     

Toxicity studies on six plants used in the traditional Arab system of medicine

Toxicity studies were done on six plants used in the traditional Arab system of medicine, namely: Aloe vera, Ammi majus, Areca catachu, Citrullus colocynthis, Cuminum cyminum and Zizyphus spina-christi. During acute toxicity tests, observations were made for 24 h while the animals were treated for 3 months in chronic treatment. External morphological changes, visceral toxicity, haematological changes, and spermatogenic dysfunction, besides effects on average body weight and vital organ weight, were recorded. In the acute toxicity test, C. colocynthis showed a dose dependent toxic effect. On chronic treatment, per cent lethality was found to be significant in A. catachu, A. vera and C. colocynthis treated groups where haematological changes were also observed. The spermatogenic dysfunction was significant in A. vera and C. colocynthis treated animals. C. cyminum and Z. spina-christi on the other hand, reduced sperm abnormalities.     

Clinical and microbiologic effects of commercially available dentifrice containing aloe vera: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Background: Certain plants used in folk medicine serve as a source of therapeutic agents that have antimicrobial and other multipotential effects. This prospective, randomized, placebo, and positively controlled clinical trial was designed to evaluate the clinical and microbiologic effects of a commercially available dentifrice containing aloe vera on the reduction of plaque and gingival inflammation in patients with gingivitis. Methods: Ninety patients diagnosed with chronic generalized gingivitis were selected and randomly divided into three groups: group 1, placebo toothpaste; group 2, toothpaste containing aloe vera; and group 3, toothpaste with polymer and fluoride containing triclosan. Clinical evaluation was undertaken using a gingival index, plaque was assessed using a modification of the Quigley‐Hein index, and microbiologic counts were assessed at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. A subjective evaluation was also undertaken by questionnaire. Results: Toothpaste containing aloe vera showed significant improvement in gingival and plaque index scores as well as microbiologic counts compared with placebo dentifrice. These improvements were comparable to those achieved with toothpaste containing triclosan. Conclusion: Toothpaste containing aloe vera may be a useful herbal formulation for chemical plaque control agents and improvement in plaque and gingival status.     

复方五味子素B及其成分体外抑制胃癌细胞的增殖

目的:筛选复方五味子素组方最佳配比,比较复方五味子素B及其成分对胃癌细胞的增殖抑制作用.方法:采用L_4(2~3)正交设计的方法筛选药物的最佳配比.用MTT的方法观察组方及其成分对胃癌细胞的增殖抑制作用.空白对照组加培养液;阴性对照和阳性对照组分别加DMSO和5-氟尿嘧啶(5-FU).结果:高浓度五味子乙素(100 mg/L)、低浓度芦荟大黄素(50 mg/L)、低浓度黄芪多糖(50 mg/L)组方为复方五味子素B的药物最佳配比.同阴性对照组(0.427±0.018)相比,五味子乙素低浓度(0.296±0.011)和高浓度组(0.260±0.012)、芦荟大黄素低浓度(0.376±0.017)和高浓度组(0.334±0.013),复方五味素B组(0.162±0.007)在波长490 nm处的吸光度A值均显著性降低(P<0.01);增殖抑制率结果显示,五味子乙素低浓度(26.26%±4.65%)和高浓度组(39.11%±5.13%),芦荟大黄素高浓度组(21.78%±3.67%),复方五味素B组(52.06%±9.87%)抑制率均明显增高.结论:合理的中药有效成分组方可能有效提高单纯中药有效成分的作用,将中药有效成分合理组方可能是开发现代化复方中药的有效方法和途径之一.     

库拉索芦荟多糖对小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞一氧化氮生成的影响

目的研究库拉索芦荟多糖对小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞一氧化氮(NO)生成的影响。方法用G riess法测定巨噬细胞一氧化氮的生成量。结果库拉索芦荟多糖在25~400μg/mL浓度范围可显著促进正常巨噬细胞的NO生成,在50~400μg/mL浓度范围可抑制LPS激活的巨噬细胞的NO生成。结论库拉索芦荟多糖对小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞一氧化氮的生成具有双向调节作用。     

芦荟多糖的抗疲劳作用研究

目的探讨芦荟多糖的抗疲劳作用。方法160只昆明种雄性小鼠随机均分成4组,用芦荟多糖低、中、高3个剂量给小鼠灌胃,对照组给等剂量蒸馏水,15d后小鼠游泳造成疲劳,测定小鼠力竭时游泳时间、血乳酸（LAC）、血清尿素氮（BUN）及肝糖原。结果芦荟多糖能明显延长小鼠负重游泳时间,明显提高小鼠运动后肝糖原的含量,降低BUN和LAC的含量。结论芦荟多糖对小鼠具有显著抗疲劳作用。     

Identification of phenolic constituents and antioxidant activity of Aloe barbadensis flower extracts

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) has been used as topical and oral therapeutic. This research highlights the phenolic constituents’ profile and antioxidant activity of 70% ethanol extracts of Aloe vera flower for the first time. The ethanol-based extracts showed the inhibition for linoleic acid oxidation and free radical-induced DNA damage. Among about 11 phenolic constituents of the extract, identified by using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), the content of vanillic acid was highest, corresponding to strong antioxidant activities of the extract. The extracts elevated superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase enzymes activities in the liver tissue of hydrogen peroxide-treated BALB/c mice. The radical-scavenging activities of the extracts were well-correlated to the total phenolic content. Therefore, Aloe bardadensis flower might be an effective source of natural antioxidant.