Introduction: European association of urology (EAU), American Urology Association (AUA) and French Association of Urology (AFU) recommend either Extracorporeal Lithotripsy or Ureteroscopy for the surgical management o...Introduction: European association of urology (EAU), American Urology Association (AUA) and French Association of Urology (AFU) recommend either Extracorporeal Lithotripsy or Ureteroscopy for the surgical management of stones smaller than 2 cm in size. The aim of this study was to analyse the management of upper urinary tract stones by ureteroscopy in the urology department of the Nord Franche Comte Hospital. Methods: This was a prospective, descriptive, single-centre study lasting seven (07) months from 02 November 2021 to 31 May 2022 and involving 71 patients treated for lithiasis of the upper urinary tract by ureteroscopy. The preoperative, preoperative and postoperative characteristics of the patients and the disease, including the radiological control results, were studied. Results: One hundred and four stones were treated, the mean age was 55.94 ± 17.22 years, the sex ratio M/F 1.84;the circumstances of discovery were renal colic in 73.2%. The mean size of the stones was 9.12 mm;mean density 951.45 HU;the left side was most affected in 54.93% of cases. The stone was unique in 69.01% of cases. The preoperative Cytobacterioligical urine exam (CBUE) was positive in 15.5% of patients. Préstinting was performed in 84.5% of patients. We performed 45.1% rigid Ureteroscopy and 39.4% flexible Ureteroscopy. The average duration of the procedure was 46.63 min. Monobloc stone extraction was 35.2%, laser fragmentation 31%. Drainage was not performed in 50.7% of patients. The outpatient and postoperative complication rates were 87.3% and 9.86%, respectively. The stone-free rate was 90.1%. Conclusion: This initial evaluation of Ureteroscopy at Nord Franche Comte Hospital (HNFC), although based on a small sample, is satisfactory and in line with the literature.展开更多
为有效控制湖北省宜昌市华重楼[Paris polyphylla Smith var. chinensis(Franch.)Hara]茎腐病的发生,对该病害的病原菌进行了分离鉴定。采用常规组织分离法,获得1株导致华重楼茎部腐烂的白色丝状真菌菌株,并将其命名为CLY-2。通过显微...为有效控制湖北省宜昌市华重楼[Paris polyphylla Smith var. chinensis(Franch.)Hara]茎腐病的发生,对该病害的病原菌进行了分离鉴定。采用常规组织分离法,获得1株导致华重楼茎部腐烂的白色丝状真菌菌株,并将其命名为CLY-2。通过显微形态观察,CLY-2的大型分生孢子呈柱状,具隔膜,大小为(22.0~33.0)μm×(3.1~4.4)μm;小型分生孢子肾形或卵形,单胞,单生或串生,大小为(2.5~8.2)μm×(1.2~3.5)μm。结合rDNA-ITS序列系统进化分析,最终将CLY-2确定为镰刀菌属真菌Fusarium foetens。展开更多
[Objectives]To analyze the chemical components of Meconopsis integrifolia(Maxim.)Franch total flavonoids(MITF).[Methods]The chemical components of MITF were identified by UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS.The column was per...[Objectives]To analyze the chemical components of Meconopsis integrifolia(Maxim.)Franch total flavonoids(MITF).[Methods]The chemical components of MITF were identified by UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS.The column was performed using ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3(100 mm×2.1 mm,1.8μm)with 0.1%formic acid water(A)-acetonitrile(B)with gradient elution at 30℃,injection volume of 2μL,and flow rate of 0.3 mL/min.Electrospray ion source adopted positive and negative ion detection mode with scanning range m/z 100-1000.[Results]A total of 93 compounds were identified from MITF,including 57 flavonoids,25 phenolic acids,9 alkaloids and 2 others.Among them,dimethoxytaxifolin was identified as a possible new compound by SciFinder search,and 67 compounds were first identified in M.integrifolia.[Conclusions]This study provides a scientific foundation for clarifying the material basis of the efficacy of M.integrifolia and improving the quality standards.展开更多
BACKGROUND Diabetic kidney disease(DKD)is the primary cause of end-stage renal disease.The Astragalus-Coptis drug pair is frequently employed in the management of DKD.However,the precise molecular mechanism underlying...BACKGROUND Diabetic kidney disease(DKD)is the primary cause of end-stage renal disease.The Astragalus-Coptis drug pair is frequently employed in the management of DKD.However,the precise molecular mechanism underlying its therapeutic effect remains elusive.AIM To investigate the synergistic effects of multiple active ingredients in the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair on DKD through multiple targets and pathways.METHODS The ingredients of the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair were collected and screened using the TCMSP database and the SwissADME platform.The targets were predicted using the SwissTargetPrediction database,while the DKD differential gene expression analysis was obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database.DKD targets were acquired from the GeneCards,Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man database,and DisGeNET databases,with common targets identified through the Venny platform.The protein-protein interaction network and the“disease-active ingredient-target”network of the common targets were constructed utilizing the STRING database and Cytoscape software,followed by the analysis of the interaction relationships and further screening of key targets and core active ingredients.Gene Ontology(GO)function and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichments were performed using the DAVID database.The tissue and organ distributions of key targets were evaluated.PyMOL and AutoDock software validate the molecular docking between the core ingredients and key targets.Finally,molecular dynamics(MD)simulations were conducted to simulate the optimal complex formed by interactions between core ingredients and key target proteins.RESULTS A total of 27 active ingredients and 512 potential targets of the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair were identified.There were 273 common targets between DKD and the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair.Through protein-protein interaction network topology analysis,we identified 9 core active ingredients and 10 key targets.GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses revealed that Astragalus-Coptis drug pair treatment for DKD involves various biological processes,including protein phosphorylation,negative regulation of apoptosis,inflammatory response,and endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response.These pathways are mainly associated with the advanced glycation end products(AGE)-receptor for AGE products signaling pathway in diabetic complications,as well as the Lipid and atherosclerosis.Molecular docking and MD simulations demonstrated high affinity and stability between the core active ingredients and key targets.Notably,the quercetin-AKT serine/threonine kinase 1(AKT1)and quercetin-tumor necrosis factor(TNF)protein complexes exhibited exceptional stability.CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that DKD treatment with the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair involves multiple ingredients,targets,and signaling pathways.We propose a novel approach for investigating the molecular mechanism underlying the therapeutic effects of the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair on DKD.Furthermore,we suggest that quercetin is the most potent active ingredient and specifically targets AKT1 and TNF,providing a theoretical foundation for further exploration of pharmacologically active ingredients and elucidating their molecular mechanisms in DKD treatment.展开更多
Global warming will affect growth strategies and how trees will adapt.To compare the response of tree radial growth to climate warming in different slope directions,samples of Pinus armandii Franch were collected and ...Global warming will affect growth strategies and how trees will adapt.To compare the response of tree radial growth to climate warming in different slope directions,samples of Pinus armandii Franch were collected and tree-ring chronologies developed on northern and western slopes from the Lubanling in the Funiu Mountains.Correlation analyses showed that two chronologies were mainly limited by temperatures in the previous June-August and the com-bination of temperatures and moisture in the current May-July.The difference of the climate response to slopes was small but not negligible.Radial growth of the LBLO1 site on the northern slope was affected by the combined maximum and minimum temperatures,while that of the LBLO2 site was affected by maximum temperatures.With regards to moisture,radial growth of the trees on the north slope was influenced by the relative humidity in the current May-July,while on the western slope,it was affected by the relative humidity in the previous June-August,the current May-July and the precipitation in the current May-July.With the change in climate,the effects of the main limiting factors on growth on different slopes were visible to a certain extent,but the differences in response of trees on different slopes gradually decreased,which might be caused by factors such as different slope directions and the change in diurnal temperature range.These results may provide information for forest protection and ecological construction in this region,and a scientific reference for future climate reconstruction.展开更多
Global warming will affect growth strategies and how trees will adapt.To compare the response of tree radial growth to climate warming in different slope directions,samples of Pinus armandii Franch were collected and ...Global warming will affect growth strategies and how trees will adapt.To compare the response of tree radial growth to climate warming in different slope directions,samples of Pinus armandii Franch were collected and treering chronologies developed on northern and western slopes from the Lubanling in the Funiu Mountains.Correlation analyses showed that two chronologies were mainly limited by temperatures in the previous June–August and the combination of temperatures and moisture in the current May–July.The difference of the climate response to slopes was small but not negligible.Radial growth of the LBL01 site on the northern slope was affected by the combined maximum and minimum temperatures,while that of the LBL02 site was affected by maximum temperatures.With regards to moisture,radial growth of the trees on the north slope was influenced by the relative humidity in the current May–July,while on the western slope,it was affected by the relative humidity in the previous June–August,the current May–July and the precipitation in the current May–July.With the change in climate,the effects of the main limiting factors on growth on different slopes were visible to a certain extent,but the differences in response of trees on different slopes gradually decreased,which might be caused by factors such as different slope directions and the change in diurnal temperature range.These results may provide information for forest protection and ecological construction in this region,and a scientific reference for future climate reconstruction.展开更多
Our previous research studies have shown that Veratrilla baillonii Franch,a food supplement used by ethnic minorities in Southwest China,has multiple pharmacological activities,such as detoxification,antiinflammatory,...Our previous research studies have shown that Veratrilla baillonii Franch,a food supplement used by ethnic minorities in Southwest China,has multiple pharmacological activities,such as detoxification,antiinflammatory,antioxidant,and anti-insulin resistance.However,the detailed signal pathways for its salutary effect on damages in multiple organs due to type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)remains unclear.The current study is to evaluate the therapeutic effects of V.baillonii on T2DM rats and to explore the underlying mechanisms.The T2DM rat model was successfully established by a high-sugar and high-fat diet(HFD)combination with intraperitoneal injection of a small dose of streptozotocin(STZ,35 mg/kg).Biochemical analysis and histopatholgical examinations were conducted to evaluate the anti-diabetic potential of water extracts of V.baillonii(WVBF).The results showed that the WVBF treatment can improve hyperglycemia and insulin resistance,ameliorate the liver,kidney and pancreas injuries via decreasing inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-α,and oxidative damages.Further investigation suggested that WVBF modulates the signal transductions of the IRS1/PI3K/AKT/GLUT4 and AMPK pathways.These findings demonstrate potentials of WVBF in the treatment of T2DM and possible mechanisms for its hepatoprotective activities.展开更多
Background:Primary biliary cholangitis(PBC)is a chronic biliary autoimmune liver disease characterized by intrahepatic cholestasis.Swertia mussotii Franch.(SMF)is a Tibetan medicine with hepatoprotective and anti-infl...Background:Primary biliary cholangitis(PBC)is a chronic biliary autoimmune liver disease characterized by intrahepatic cholestasis.Swertia mussotii Franch.(SMF)is a Tibetan medicine with hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory activities.In this study,the therapeutic effect and potential mechanisms of SMF on PBC were investigated by bioinformatics analysis and in vitro experimental validation,with the aim of promoting the progress of SMF and PBC research.Methods:We first explored the therapeutic effects and key targets of SMF on PBC using a network pharmacology approach,further screened the core targets using the GSE79850 dataset,and finally validated the results using molecular docking techniques and in vitro experiments.Results:By bioinformatics analysis,we identified core targets of SMF for PBC treatment(STAT3,JAK2,TNF-α,and IL-1β)and important signaling pathways:JAK-STAT,TNF,and PI3K-AKT.The molecular docking results showed that the significant components of SMF had good binding properties to the core targets.In vitro experiments showed that SMF extracts improved the extent of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human intrahepatic biliary epithelial cells and had a significant reversal effect on epithelial-mesenchymal transition process markers and potential targets in PBC.Conclusion:SMF may exert its therapeutic effects on PBC by acting on important targets such as STAT3,JAK2,TNF-α,IL-1β,Vimentin,and E-cadherin and the pathways in which they are involved.展开更多
以华重楼[Paris polyphylla Smith var.chinensis(Franch.)Hara]植物多种器官为外植体,经不同消毒处理和培养基诱导培养后,观察其愈伤组织的诱导生长情况;并以TTC法检测诱导产生的愈伤组织中的薯蓣皂苷含量。结果表明,华重楼的隐芽、内...以华重楼[Paris polyphylla Smith var.chinensis(Franch.)Hara]植物多种器官为外植体,经不同消毒处理和培养基诱导培养后,观察其愈伤组织的诱导生长情况;并以TTC法检测诱导产生的愈伤组织中的薯蓣皂苷含量。结果表明,华重楼的隐芽、内层芽鞘、根茎、预处理后根茎和子房外植体经诱导培养后,均可不同程度地产生愈伤组织;其中以预处理后根茎外植体产生的愈伤组织生长速度最快,诱导率也最高,为33.5%。经检测结果显示,多次继代培养的华重楼愈伤组织中含有与华重楼对照药材和薯蓣皂苷对照品相同的薯蓣皂苷或其类似物。展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed at comparing the four extraction methods of genomic DNA from Clematis fasciculiflora Franch and determining the optimal extraction method for extracting the genomic DNA from Clematis fasci...[Objective] This study aimed at comparing the four extraction methods of genomic DNA from Clematis fasciculiflora Franch and determining the optimal extraction method for extracting the genomic DNA from Clematis fasciculiflora Franch.[Method] Leavies of Clematis fasciculiflora Franch were used as materials for comparing the purity and concentration of extracted DNA and extracting time among the four extraction methods of genomic DNA including improved CTAB method Ⅰ,improved CTAB method Ⅱ,improved CTAB method Ⅲ and improved SDS method.[Result] The four extraction methods could all be successfully used for extracting the genomic DNA from Clematis fasciculiflora Franch.The purity of genomic DNA was the highest using improved CTAB method Ⅰ,with the longest extracting time;while the concentration of genomic DNA was the maximum using the improved SDS method,with the shortest extracting time and relatively low purity;the extracting time of improved CTAB method Ⅲ was the shortest.[Conclusion] This study had established the optimal extraction method for extracting the genomic DNA from Clematis fasciculiflora Franch and supported for the further research using molecular biological methods.展开更多
文摘Introduction: European association of urology (EAU), American Urology Association (AUA) and French Association of Urology (AFU) recommend either Extracorporeal Lithotripsy or Ureteroscopy for the surgical management of stones smaller than 2 cm in size. The aim of this study was to analyse the management of upper urinary tract stones by ureteroscopy in the urology department of the Nord Franche Comte Hospital. Methods: This was a prospective, descriptive, single-centre study lasting seven (07) months from 02 November 2021 to 31 May 2022 and involving 71 patients treated for lithiasis of the upper urinary tract by ureteroscopy. The preoperative, preoperative and postoperative characteristics of the patients and the disease, including the radiological control results, were studied. Results: One hundred and four stones were treated, the mean age was 55.94 ± 17.22 years, the sex ratio M/F 1.84;the circumstances of discovery were renal colic in 73.2%. The mean size of the stones was 9.12 mm;mean density 951.45 HU;the left side was most affected in 54.93% of cases. The stone was unique in 69.01% of cases. The preoperative Cytobacterioligical urine exam (CBUE) was positive in 15.5% of patients. Préstinting was performed in 84.5% of patients. We performed 45.1% rigid Ureteroscopy and 39.4% flexible Ureteroscopy. The average duration of the procedure was 46.63 min. Monobloc stone extraction was 35.2%, laser fragmentation 31%. Drainage was not performed in 50.7% of patients. The outpatient and postoperative complication rates were 87.3% and 9.86%, respectively. The stone-free rate was 90.1%. Conclusion: This initial evaluation of Ureteroscopy at Nord Franche Comte Hospital (HNFC), although based on a small sample, is satisfactory and in line with the literature.
文摘为有效控制湖北省宜昌市华重楼[Paris polyphylla Smith var. chinensis(Franch.)Hara]茎腐病的发生,对该病害的病原菌进行了分离鉴定。采用常规组织分离法,获得1株导致华重楼茎部腐烂的白色丝状真菌菌株,并将其命名为CLY-2。通过显微形态观察,CLY-2的大型分生孢子呈柱状,具隔膜,大小为(22.0~33.0)μm×(3.1~4.4)μm;小型分生孢子肾形或卵形,单胞,单生或串生,大小为(2.5~8.2)μm×(1.2~3.5)μm。结合rDNA-ITS序列系统进化分析,最终将CLY-2确定为镰刀菌属真菌Fusarium foetens。
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(2023NS-FSC0610)the Special Fund of Natural Science for the Central Universities of Southwest Minzu University(ZYN2023071).
文摘[Objectives]To analyze the chemical components of Meconopsis integrifolia(Maxim.)Franch total flavonoids(MITF).[Methods]The chemical components of MITF were identified by UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS.The column was performed using ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3(100 mm×2.1 mm,1.8μm)with 0.1%formic acid water(A)-acetonitrile(B)with gradient elution at 30℃,injection volume of 2μL,and flow rate of 0.3 mL/min.Electrospray ion source adopted positive and negative ion detection mode with scanning range m/z 100-1000.[Results]A total of 93 compounds were identified from MITF,including 57 flavonoids,25 phenolic acids,9 alkaloids and 2 others.Among them,dimethoxytaxifolin was identified as a possible new compound by SciFinder search,and 67 compounds were first identified in M.integrifolia.[Conclusions]This study provides a scientific foundation for clarifying the material basis of the efficacy of M.integrifolia and improving the quality standards.
文摘BACKGROUND Diabetic kidney disease(DKD)is the primary cause of end-stage renal disease.The Astragalus-Coptis drug pair is frequently employed in the management of DKD.However,the precise molecular mechanism underlying its therapeutic effect remains elusive.AIM To investigate the synergistic effects of multiple active ingredients in the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair on DKD through multiple targets and pathways.METHODS The ingredients of the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair were collected and screened using the TCMSP database and the SwissADME platform.The targets were predicted using the SwissTargetPrediction database,while the DKD differential gene expression analysis was obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database.DKD targets were acquired from the GeneCards,Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man database,and DisGeNET databases,with common targets identified through the Venny platform.The protein-protein interaction network and the“disease-active ingredient-target”network of the common targets were constructed utilizing the STRING database and Cytoscape software,followed by the analysis of the interaction relationships and further screening of key targets and core active ingredients.Gene Ontology(GO)function and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichments were performed using the DAVID database.The tissue and organ distributions of key targets were evaluated.PyMOL and AutoDock software validate the molecular docking between the core ingredients and key targets.Finally,molecular dynamics(MD)simulations were conducted to simulate the optimal complex formed by interactions between core ingredients and key target proteins.RESULTS A total of 27 active ingredients and 512 potential targets of the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair were identified.There were 273 common targets between DKD and the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair.Through protein-protein interaction network topology analysis,we identified 9 core active ingredients and 10 key targets.GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses revealed that Astragalus-Coptis drug pair treatment for DKD involves various biological processes,including protein phosphorylation,negative regulation of apoptosis,inflammatory response,and endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response.These pathways are mainly associated with the advanced glycation end products(AGE)-receptor for AGE products signaling pathway in diabetic complications,as well as the Lipid and atherosclerosis.Molecular docking and MD simulations demonstrated high affinity and stability between the core active ingredients and key targets.Notably,the quercetin-AKT serine/threonine kinase 1(AKT1)and quercetin-tumor necrosis factor(TNF)protein complexes exhibited exceptional stability.CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that DKD treatment with the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair involves multiple ingredients,targets,and signaling pathways.We propose a novel approach for investigating the molecular mechanism underlying the therapeutic effects of the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair on DKD.Furthermore,we suggest that quercetin is the most potent active ingredient and specifically targets AKT1 and TNF,providing a theoretical foundation for further exploration of pharmacologically active ingredients and elucidating their molecular mechanisms in DKD treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.42077417,41671042).
文摘Global warming will affect growth strategies and how trees will adapt.To compare the response of tree radial growth to climate warming in different slope directions,samples of Pinus armandii Franch were collected and tree-ring chronologies developed on northern and western slopes from the Lubanling in the Funiu Mountains.Correlation analyses showed that two chronologies were mainly limited by temperatures in the previous June-August and the com-bination of temperatures and moisture in the current May-July.The difference of the climate response to slopes was small but not negligible.Radial growth of the LBLO1 site on the northern slope was affected by the combined maximum and minimum temperatures,while that of the LBLO2 site was affected by maximum temperatures.With regards to moisture,radial growth of the trees on the north slope was influenced by the relative humidity in the current May-July,while on the western slope,it was affected by the relative humidity in the previous June-August,the current May-July and the precipitation in the current May-July.With the change in climate,the effects of the main limiting factors on growth on different slopes were visible to a certain extent,but the differences in response of trees on different slopes gradually decreased,which might be caused by factors such as different slope directions and the change in diurnal temperature range.These results may provide information for forest protection and ecological construction in this region,and a scientific reference for future climate reconstruction.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.4207741741671042)。
文摘Global warming will affect growth strategies and how trees will adapt.To compare the response of tree radial growth to climate warming in different slope directions,samples of Pinus armandii Franch were collected and treering chronologies developed on northern and western slopes from the Lubanling in the Funiu Mountains.Correlation analyses showed that two chronologies were mainly limited by temperatures in the previous June–August and the combination of temperatures and moisture in the current May–July.The difference of the climate response to slopes was small but not negligible.Radial growth of the LBL01 site on the northern slope was affected by the combined maximum and minimum temperatures,while that of the LBL02 site was affected by maximum temperatures.With regards to moisture,radial growth of the trees on the north slope was influenced by the relative humidity in the current May–July,while on the western slope,it was affected by the relative humidity in the previous June–August,the current May–July and the precipitation in the current May–July.With the change in climate,the effects of the main limiting factors on growth on different slopes were visible to a certain extent,but the differences in response of trees on different slopes gradually decreased,which might be caused by factors such as different slope directions and the change in diurnal temperature range.These results may provide information for forest protection and ecological construction in this region,and a scientific reference for future climate reconstruction.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (81873090)Support Innovation and Development of Enterprise Technology Projects in Hubei Province (2021BLB174)the modern transmission and innovation research team of Traditional Chinese Medicine,South Central Minzu University。
文摘Our previous research studies have shown that Veratrilla baillonii Franch,a food supplement used by ethnic minorities in Southwest China,has multiple pharmacological activities,such as detoxification,antiinflammatory,antioxidant,and anti-insulin resistance.However,the detailed signal pathways for its salutary effect on damages in multiple organs due to type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)remains unclear.The current study is to evaluate the therapeutic effects of V.baillonii on T2DM rats and to explore the underlying mechanisms.The T2DM rat model was successfully established by a high-sugar and high-fat diet(HFD)combination with intraperitoneal injection of a small dose of streptozotocin(STZ,35 mg/kg).Biochemical analysis and histopatholgical examinations were conducted to evaluate the anti-diabetic potential of water extracts of V.baillonii(WVBF).The results showed that the WVBF treatment can improve hyperglycemia and insulin resistance,ameliorate the liver,kidney and pancreas injuries via decreasing inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-α,and oxidative damages.Further investigation suggested that WVBF modulates the signal transductions of the IRS1/PI3K/AKT/GLUT4 and AMPK pathways.These findings demonstrate potentials of WVBF in the treatment of T2DM and possible mechanisms for its hepatoprotective activities.
基金supported by the Key project of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.ZDRW-ZS-2020-2)Innovation Platform Program of Qinghai Province(2021-ZJ-T02),Key Laboratory Project of Qinghai Province(2022-ZJ-Y05)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.82171863)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation funded project(2021M701642).
文摘Background:Primary biliary cholangitis(PBC)is a chronic biliary autoimmune liver disease characterized by intrahepatic cholestasis.Swertia mussotii Franch.(SMF)is a Tibetan medicine with hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory activities.In this study,the therapeutic effect and potential mechanisms of SMF on PBC were investigated by bioinformatics analysis and in vitro experimental validation,with the aim of promoting the progress of SMF and PBC research.Methods:We first explored the therapeutic effects and key targets of SMF on PBC using a network pharmacology approach,further screened the core targets using the GSE79850 dataset,and finally validated the results using molecular docking techniques and in vitro experiments.Results:By bioinformatics analysis,we identified core targets of SMF for PBC treatment(STAT3,JAK2,TNF-α,and IL-1β)and important signaling pathways:JAK-STAT,TNF,and PI3K-AKT.The molecular docking results showed that the significant components of SMF had good binding properties to the core targets.In vitro experiments showed that SMF extracts improved the extent of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human intrahepatic biliary epithelial cells and had a significant reversal effect on epithelial-mesenchymal transition process markers and potential targets in PBC.Conclusion:SMF may exert its therapeutic effects on PBC by acting on important targets such as STAT3,JAK2,TNF-α,IL-1β,Vimentin,and E-cadherin and the pathways in which they are involved.
文摘以华重楼[Paris polyphylla Smith var.chinensis(Franch.)Hara]植物多种器官为外植体,经不同消毒处理和培养基诱导培养后,观察其愈伤组织的诱导生长情况;并以TTC法检测诱导产生的愈伤组织中的薯蓣皂苷含量。结果表明,华重楼的隐芽、内层芽鞘、根茎、预处理后根茎和子房外植体经诱导培养后,均可不同程度地产生愈伤组织;其中以预处理后根茎外植体产生的愈伤组织生长速度最快,诱导率也最高,为33.5%。经检测结果显示,多次继代培养的华重楼愈伤组织中含有与华重楼对照药材和薯蓣皂苷对照品相同的薯蓣皂苷或其类似物。
基金Supported by Applied Basic Research Project of Yunnan Province(2010ZC089)the948Project of National Forestry Bureau(2008-4-11)+1 种基金Sharing Platform Project of Provincial and Ministerial Key Subject,Key Laboratory and School Laboratory of Provincial Colleges and Universities in Yunnan ProvinceScience and Technology Innovation Fund of Southwest Forestry University~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed at comparing the four extraction methods of genomic DNA from Clematis fasciculiflora Franch and determining the optimal extraction method for extracting the genomic DNA from Clematis fasciculiflora Franch.[Method] Leavies of Clematis fasciculiflora Franch were used as materials for comparing the purity and concentration of extracted DNA and extracting time among the four extraction methods of genomic DNA including improved CTAB method Ⅰ,improved CTAB method Ⅱ,improved CTAB method Ⅲ and improved SDS method.[Result] The four extraction methods could all be successfully used for extracting the genomic DNA from Clematis fasciculiflora Franch.The purity of genomic DNA was the highest using improved CTAB method Ⅰ,with the longest extracting time;while the concentration of genomic DNA was the maximum using the improved SDS method,with the shortest extracting time and relatively low purity;the extracting time of improved CTAB method Ⅲ was the shortest.[Conclusion] This study had established the optimal extraction method for extracting the genomic DNA from Clematis fasciculiflora Franch and supported for the further research using molecular biological methods.
