Yucatan Pig: An Optimal Hairless Model for a True Random Cutaneous Flap

Porcine models have been used extensively for skin flap research because of the established similarity between the cutaneous blood supply of the swine and humans. The Yucatan minipig provides an excellent model for researching the properties of random cutaneous flaps, offering several advantages over other breeds of swine. In this study, a total of 67 random cutaneous dorsal flank flaps measuring 4 × 14 cm were raised on nine Yucatan minipigs. The mean survival length (10.03 ± 1.60 cm) of the nondelayed flaps was greater than others reported in the literature. The well-defined plane between the subcutaneous tissue and the panniculus carnosus facilitated flap elevation consistently above the level of the panniculus carnosus thereby ensuring the creation of a true random cutaneous flap. Furthermore, the hairless nature of the skin, particularly beneficial in studying chemical peels, permits easy visualization and monitoring of any external skin changes. These advantages make the Yucatan minipig a more desirable alternative to other breeds of swine for use in skin flap research.     

青皮对大鼠脑梗死灶周边区葡萄糖利用率的影响

目的观察青皮升压治疗对大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注模型皮质下梗死灶周边葡萄糖利用率(LCGU)的影响。方法将16只大鼠随机分为对照组、青皮升压组,采用大鼠大脑中动脉闭塞(MCAO)再灌注模型,在缺血2h用青皮升高血压20%~30%,缺血24h后处死大鼠,采用定量放射自显影技术测定2组缺血侧大脑半球皮质下梗死灶周边区及对侧大脑半球同源区的LCGU。结果对照组、青皮升压组皮质下梗死灶周边的LCGU分别为(250±39.3)μmol·100g-1·min-1,(182.7±23.03)μmol·100g-1·min-1,明显高于对侧大脑半球同源区(170.4±22.5)μmol·100g-1·min-1,(134.1±29.9)μmol·100g-1·min-1(P<0.05);青皮组皮质下梗死灶周边的LCGU明显低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论在皮质下梗死灶周边存在葡萄糖利用率增高区,青皮可改善皮质下脑梗死灶周边无氧糖酵解。     

休克期削痂加复合植皮治疗大面积深度烧伤

目的　探讨休克期削痂加复合植皮治疗大面积深度烧伤的可行性。方法　对 15例烧伤面积(70 5± 19 2 ) %、深Ⅱ～Ⅲ度面积平均 (5 0 1± 2 0 5 ) %的患者采用休克期削痂加复合植皮 ,第一次手术时间是伤后 2 4～ 4 8h ,一次削痂面积约 (30 6± 9 3) % ,以神态、尿量、心率和中心静脉压 (centrevainpressure,CVP)为主要监护指标。结果　术中术后各监护指标在正常范围。治疗组病例全部治愈出院 ,与条件相似 16例休克期后削痂植皮患者对比 ,创面愈合天数缩短 12d左右。结论　休克期削痂加复合植皮治疗大面积深度烧伤是可行的。     

Role of pomegranate and citrus fruit juices in colon cancer prevention

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.Recent studies prove that though chemotherapeutic agents are being used for the treatment of colon cancer,they become non-effective when the cancer progresses to an invasive stage.Since consumption of certain dietary agents has been linked with various cancers,fruit juices have been investigated for their consistently protective effect against colon cancer.The unique biochemical composition of fruit juices is responsible for their anticancer properties.In this review,the chemo-preventive effect of fruit juices such as pomegranate and citrus juices against colon cancer are discussed.For this purpose,the bioavailability,in vitro and in vivo effects of these fruit juices on colorectal cancer are highlighted.Moreover,there is a scarcity of studies involving human trials to estimate the preventive nature of these juices against colon cancer.This review will support the need for more preclinical tests with these crude juices and their constituents in different colorectal cancer cell lines and also some epidemiological studies in order to have a better understanding and promote pomegranate and citrus juices as crusaders against colon cancer.     

石榴皮活性成分治疗痤疮作用机制的网络药理学预测及实验研究＊

目的 采用网络药理学及实验验证的方法，探索皮类中药石榴皮治疗痤疮的作用机制。方法 利用网络药理学技术筛选石榴皮治疗痤疮的活性成分和作用靶点，采用String数据库对活性成分靶点与痤疮疾病靶点进行蛋白互作网络分析，并通过David数据库对其结果进行KEGG通路富集分析。基于以上结果，采用Cytoscape3.6.1软件构建石榴皮治疗痤疮的“成分-靶点-通路”网络关系图。通过动物实验，观察石榴皮多酚乳膏对金黄地鼠皮脂腺斑面积及PI3K蛋白表达情况的影响。结果 本研究共获得药效成分31个，药物靶点193个，痤疮靶点1371个，药效成分与疾病的交集靶点79个。石榴皮治疗痤疮的主要成分为槲皮素、山奈酚、木犀草素等；核心靶点为Akt1、IL-6、VEGFA和PTSG2；关键信号通路可能包括PI3K-Akt信号通路、TNF信号通路、T细胞受体信号通路、FoxO信号通路等。体内实验证实，石榴皮能够降低金黄地鼠皮脂腺斑PI3K蛋白表达水平，抗皮脂腺斑增生。结论 本研究预测了石榴皮治疗痤疮可能的作用机制，为“以皮治皮”理论在中医皮肤科的应用提供现代理论依据。     

Clinical efficacy analysis of the mouth rinsing with pomegranate and chamomile plant extracts in the gingival bleeding reduction

Medicinal plants represent important therapeutic resources to health restoration, including the use of herbal products in the mouth conditions treatment. A randomized controlled clinical trial was performed in order to evaluate the effectiveness of mouth rinse with pomegranate and chamomile plant extracts, against chlorhexidine 0.12% in the gingiva bleeding condition. The mouth rinses with the herbal products were effective for this case, showing thus, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties similar to that of chlorhexidine 0.12%.