Experimental therapies targeting immune and stromal cells,such as mast cells,cancer-associated fibroblasts,dendritic cells,and tumor endothelial cells,in the treatment of gastrointestinal solid tumors pose new and com...Experimental therapies targeting immune and stromal cells,such as mast cells,cancer-associated fibroblasts,dendritic cells,and tumor endothelial cells,in the treatment of gastrointestinal solid tumors pose new and complex surgical and medico-legal challenges.These innovative treatments require that informed consent not be limited to simple acceptance of the medical procedure,but instead reflect a true relational and cognitive process grounded in understanding,free choice,and the ability to revoke consent at any time.In particular,it is essential that the patient understands the experimental nature of the therapy,its development stage,potential benefits and risks,as well as the implications for their health and personal dignity.In the case of stromal cell-based treatments,which may exert complex immunomodulatory effects or activate angiogenic pathways that are not yet fully understood,patients must be made fully aware that they are participating in a non-standardized therapy whose outcomes,whether beneficial or harmful,cannot yet be predicted with certainty.This requires particularly careful medical communication,using simple yet scientifically accurate explanations delivered in appropriate language,along with a final verification of the patient’s actual understanding.展开更多
Background:Wenqing Yin(WQY)is a classic prescription used to treat skin diseases like atopic dermatitis(AD)in China,and the aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms of WQY o...Background:Wenqing Yin(WQY)is a classic prescription used to treat skin diseases like atopic dermatitis(AD)in China,and the aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms of WQY on AD.Methods:The DNFB-induced mouse models of AD were established to investigate the therapeutic effects of WQY on AD.The symptoms of AD in the ears and backs of the mice were assessed,while inflammatory factors in the ear were quantified using quantitative real-time-polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR),and the percentages of CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)cells in the spleen were analyzed through flow cytometry.The compounds in WQY were identified using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)analysis and the key targets and pathways of WQY to treat AD were predicted by network pharmacology.Subsequently,the key genes were tested and verified by qRT-PCR,and the potential active components and target proteins were verified by molecular docking.Results:WQY relieved the AD symptoms and histopathological injuries in the ear and back skin of mice with AD.Meanwhile,WQY significantly reduced the levels of inflammatory factors IL-6 and IL-1βin ear tissue,as well as the ratio of CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)cells in spleen.Additionally,a total of 142 compounds were identified from the water extract of WQY by UPLC-Orbitrap-MS/MS.39 key targets related to AD were screened out by network pharmacology methods.The KEGG analysis indicated that the effects of WQY were primarily mediated through pathways associated with Toll-like receptor signaling and T cell receptor signaling.Moreover,the results of qRT-PCR demonstrated that WQY significantly reduced the mRNA expressions of IL-4,IL-10,GATA3 and FOXP3,and molecular docking simulation verified that the active components of WQY had excellent binding abilities with IL-4,IL-10,GATA3 and FOXP3 proteins.Conclusion:The present study demonstrated that WQY effectively relieved AD symptoms in mice,decreased the inflammatory factors levels,regulated the balance of CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)cells,and the mechanism may be associated with the suppression of Th2 and Treg cell immune responses.展开更多
BACKGROUND Tuberculous osteitis is a chronic,granulomatous bone infection that frequently results in impaired bone healing following surgery.Despite surgical intervention and prolonged anti-tuberculous therapy,complet...BACKGROUND Tuberculous osteitis is a chronic,granulomatous bone infection that frequently results in impaired bone healing following surgery.Despite surgical intervention and prolonged anti-tuberculous therapy,complete bone regeneration often remains unachieved,contributing to subsequent orthopedic complications.AIM To investigate the efficacy and safety of pamidronate in promoting bone regeneration following surgical treatment of experimental animal tuberculous osteitis.METHODS A controlled randomized basic study of rabbit femoral tuberculosis induced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain H37Rv included surgical removal of infected tissue and implantation of osteoinductive bone grafts with the following animal allocation to one of three groups:(1)Bisphosphonates alone;(2)Bisphosphonates combined with anti-tuberculous therapy;and(3)Anti-tuberculous therapy alone.The control group consisted of animals that received no surgical or medical treatment.Clinical evaluations,biochemical markers,micro-computed tomography imaging,and histomorphometry analyses were conducted at 3 months and 6 months postoperatively.RESULTS Pamidronate treatment significantly reduced early implant resorption,increased osteoblastic activity,improved trabecular bone regeneration,and maintained graft integrity compared to the anti-tuberculous therapy-only group.Histologically,pamidronate led to enhanced vascular remodeling and increased bone matrix formation.Crucially,bisphosphonate therapy demonstrated safety,compatibility with anti-tuberculous medications,and did not exacerbate tuberculous inflammation.Furthermore,micro-computed tomography analysis revealed a significant increase in trabecular thickness and density in pamidronate-treated groups,underscoring the anabolic effects of bisphosphonates.Morphometric evaluation confirmed a marked reduction in osteoclast number and activity at graft interfaces.These combined radiological,histological,and biochemical data collectively demonstrate the efficacy of pamidronate as an adjunctive agent in enhancing bone repair outcomes following surgical intervention for tuberculous osteitis.CONCLUSION A single intravenous dose of pamidronate significantly enhances bone regeneration and prevents implant resorption following surgical treatment of tuberculous osteitis.The following prospective studies are needed.展开更多
Creating conditions to implement equilibrium processes of damage accumulation under a predictable scenario enables control over the failure of structural elements in critical states.It improves safety and reduces the ...Creating conditions to implement equilibrium processes of damage accumulation under a predictable scenario enables control over the failure of structural elements in critical states.It improves safety and reduces the probability of catastrophic behavior in case of accidents.Equilibrium damage accumulation in some cases leads to a falling part(called a postcritical stage)on the material’s stress-strain curve.It must be taken into account to assess the strength and deformation limits of composite structures.Digital image correlation method,acoustic emission(AE)signals recording,and optical microscopy were used in this paper to study the deformation and failure processes of an orthogonal-layup composite during tension in various directions to orthotropy axes.An elastic-plastic deformation model was proposed for the composite in a plane stress condition.The evolution of strain fields and neck formation were analyzed.The staging of the postcritical deformation process was described.AE signals obtained during tests were studied;characteristic damage types of a material were defined.The rationality and necessity of polymer composites’postcritical deformation stage taken into account in refined strength analysis of structures were concluded.展开更多
BACKGROUND Massive rotator cuff tears(RCTs)result in impaired shoulder function and quality of life.These tears lead to structural changes in the rotator cuff muscles,which compromise recovery after repair and increas...BACKGROUND Massive rotator cuff tears(RCTs)result in impaired shoulder function and quality of life.These tears lead to structural changes in the rotator cuff muscles,which compromise recovery after repair and increase re-tear rates.AIM To investigate the potential inhibitory effects of alpha-tocopherol(vitamin E)and OTR-4131 on muscle atrophy,fatty infiltration,and fibrosis in rotator cuff muscles following a massive RCT using a Wistar rat model,and establish a standardized methodology for evaluating potential therapeutic agents.METHODS This protocol outlines a controlled animal study using 40 male Wistar rats,randomized into five groups.The experimental groups will receive either systemic administration of alpha-tocopherol or local administration of OTR-4131 via intramuscular injection into the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.Two sham groups will receive systemic and local saline injections respectively,while a control group will undergo no intervention.The interventions will be administered after surgical transection of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons.Outcomes will be assessed via wet muscle weight measurements,muscle fiber diameter,fatty infiltration percentage,and fibrosis evaluation using histological methods.RESULTS The study anticipates that alpha-tocopherol and OTR-4131 will reduce muscle atrophy,fatty infiltration,and fibrosis compared to control and sham groups,supporting their potential protective role in rotator cuff muscle degeneration.CONCLUSION The results are expected to improve the understanding on the role of alpha-tocopherol and OTR-4131 in rotator cuff muscle protection after massive RCT and may serve as a foundation for further preclinical and clinical research aimed at improving rotator cuff repair outcomes.展开更多
Despite decades of dedicated resea rch,Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related and progressive neurodegenerative disorder for which the mechanisms of onset are sti unc ear.AD is cha racterized by featured histo...Despite decades of dedicated resea rch,Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related and progressive neurodegenerative disorder for which the mechanisms of onset are sti unc ear.AD is cha racterized by featured histological alterations including amyloid-beta (AB) plaque deposition,accumulation of neurofibrillary to ngles of hyperphosphorylated-tau,and neuronal loss,accompanied by progressive cognitive decline and behavioral changes.展开更多
Aluminum is the most abundant environmental pollutant.Recent studies suggest that aluminum exposure increases the risk of multiple diseases,including intestinal barrier dysfunction.We investigated whether Pueraria lob...Aluminum is the most abundant environmental pollutant.Recent studies suggest that aluminum exposure increases the risk of multiple diseases,including intestinal barrier dysfunction.We investigated whether Pueraria lobata extract(PLE)is effective in safeguarding against aluminum chloride exposureexacerbated intestinal barrier dysfunction.Using an experimental colitis model of aluminum-exacerbated dextran sulphate sodium(DSS)-treated mice,clinical and pathological evidence suggested that the administration of PLE counteracted aluminum exposure-induced intestinal barrier damage.In addition,we found that aluminum toxicities,including loss of tight junction molecules(TJs),upregulated pro-inflammatory cytokines,and enhanced myeloperoxidase(MPO)activity,were significantly suppressed by PLE administration.Furthermore,PLE administration was identified to inhibit activation of MAPKs and NF-κB signal pathways,which contribute to upregulation of myosin light-chain kinase(MLCK)in inflamed intestine.Taken together,these results suggest that PLE might be a potential candidate for aluminum exposure-related intestinal barrier dysfunction.展开更多
Background:The channel-forming protein Pannexin1(Panx1)has been implicated in both human studies and animal models of chronic pain,but the underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood.Methods:Wild-type(WT,n=24...Background:The channel-forming protein Pannexin1(Panx1)has been implicated in both human studies and animal models of chronic pain,but the underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood.Methods:Wild-type(WT,n=24),global Panx1 KO(n=24),neuron-specific Panx1 KO(n=20),and glia-specific Panx1 KO(n=20)mice were used in this study at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.The von Frey test was used to quantify pain sensitivity in these mice following complete Freund’s adjuvant(CFA)injection(7,14,and 21 d).The qRT-PCR was employed to measure mRNA levels of Panx1,Panx2,Panx3,Cx43,Calhm1,andβ-catenin.Laser scanning confocal microscopy imaging,Sholl analysis,and electrophysiology were utilized to evaluate the impact of Panx1 on neuronal excitability and morphology in Neuro2a and dorsal root ganglion neurons(DRGNs)in which Panx1 expression or function was manipulated.Ethidium bromide(EtBr)dye uptake assay and calcium imaging were employed to investigate the role of Panx1 in adenosine triphosphate(ATP)sensitivity.β-galactosidase(β-gal)staining was applied to determine the relative cellular expression levels of Panx1 in trigeminal ganglia(TG)and DRG of transgenic mice.Results:Global or neuron-specific Panx1 deletion markedly decreased pain thresholds after CFA stimuli(7,14,and 21 d;P<0.01 vs.WT group),indicating that Panx1 was positively correlated with pain sensitivity.In Neuro2a,global Panx1 deletion dramatically reduced neurite extension and inward currents compared to the WT group(P<0.05),revealing that Panx1 enhanced neurogenesis and excitability.Similarly,global Panx1 deletion significantly suppressed Wnt/β-catenin dependent DRG neurogenesis following 5 d of nerve growth factor(NGF)treatment(P<0.01 vs.WT group).Moreover,Panx1 channels enhanced DRG neuron response to ATP after CFA injection(P<0.01 vs.Panx1 KO group).Furthermore,ATP release increased Ca2+responses in DRGNs and satellite glial cells surrounding them following 7 d of CFA treatment(P<0.01 vs.Panx1 KO group),suggesting that Panx1 in glia also impacts exaggerated neuronal excitability.Interestingly,neuron-specific Panx1 deletion was found to markedly reduce differentiation in cultured DRGNs,as evidenced by stunted neurite outgrowth(P<0.05 vs.Panx1 KO group;P<0.01 vs.WT group or GFAP-Cre group),blunted activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling(P<0.01 vs.WT,Panx1 KO and GFAP-Cre groups),and diminished cell excitability(P<0.01 vs.GFAP-Cre group)and response to ATP stimulation(P<0.01 vs.WT group).Analysis ofβ-gal staining showed that cellular expression levels of Panx1 in neurons are significantly higher(2.5-fold increase)in the DRG than in the TG.Conclusions:The present study revealed that neuronal Panx1 is a prominent driver of peripheral sensitivity in the setting of inflammatory pain through cell-autonomous effects on neuronal excitability.This hyperexcitability dependence on neuronal Panx1 contrasts with inflammatory orofacial pain,where similar studies revealed a prominent role for glial Panx1.The apparent differences in Panx1 expression in neuronal and non-neuronal TG and DRG cells are likely responsible for the distinct impact of these cell types in the two pain models.展开更多
Hydraulic fracture growth is significantly influenced by the minimum horizontal principal stress gradient and the fracturing fluid pressure gradient.However,these gradients are often neglected in scaled physical model...Hydraulic fracture growth is significantly influenced by the minimum horizontal principal stress gradient and the fracturing fluid pressure gradient.However,these gradients are often neglected in scaled physical modeling experiments due to difficulties in reproducing them.This study uses centrifugal hypergravity to simulate both gradients and investigate their effects on fracture propagation.Artificial mortar specimens(ϕ200 mm×400 mm)are fractured under 1g(normal gravity),50g,and 100g.Results show that compared to 1g,fractures under 50g and 100g exhibit increasingly uneven propagation,with higher g-values leading to greater asymmetry.To interpret this,a theoretical analysis based on fracture mechanics is conducted.When the fluid pressure gradient exceeds the stress gradient,a positive net gradient is generated,increasing net pressure at the lower fracture tip.This raises the stress intensity factor at the lower tip,promoting downward growth.As g increases,the disparity becomes more significant,resulting in greater fracture deviation.In conclusion,this study,for the first time,has verified and explained that the net gradient can change the propagation of hydraulic fractures,providing important guidance for wellbore placement under stress gradients.展开更多
In view of the key role of undergraduate experimental teaching reform in cultivating high-quality talents with both innovative spirit and practical ability,this paper deeply discusses multi-dimensional reform strategi...In view of the key role of undergraduate experimental teaching reform in cultivating high-quality talents with both innovative spirit and practical ability,this paper deeply discusses multi-dimensional reform strategies.Specifically,the teaching mode of"double teachers for every student"is innovatively introduced,and scientific research projects are deeply integrated into undergraduate experimental teaching,aiming at realizing the modern development of teaching content and the diversified expansion of teaching methods.By designing and applying the undergraduate experimental teaching platform for intelligent limb rehabilitation training based on the concept of"medical-engineering interdisciplinary crossing",it not only builds a bridge for students to contact cutting-edge scientific research and strengthen practical skills,but also provides valuable ideas and practical models for the innovation of undergraduate experimental teaching.In the future,with the continuous optimization and upgrading of platform functions,it is expected to provide students with a richer and richer learning experience and comprehensively promote students'overall quality.展开更多
The supply and demand of laboratory animals for teaching in colleges and universities has its own internal characteristics.To grasp the supply and demand characteristics of laboratory animals for teaching is of vital ...The supply and demand of laboratory animals for teaching in colleges and universities has its own internal characteristics.To grasp the supply and demand characteristics of laboratory animals for teaching is of vital importance to the planning,supply and use of teaching animals,the realization of teaching objectives and the completion of teaching tasks.Based on the supply of teaching experimental animals and the work of animal experimental teaching in our university in recent years,this paper expounds the inherent characteristics and practice of supply and demand of teaching experimental animals.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the influence of infliximab (Remicade) on experimental colitis produced by 2,4,6,trinitrobenzene sulfonic add (TNBS) in rats. METHODS: Thirty-six Wistar rats were allocated into four groups ...AIM: To investigate the influence of infliximab (Remicade) on experimental colitis produced by 2,4,6,trinitrobenzene sulfonic add (TNBS) in rats. METHODS: Thirty-six Wistar rats were allocated into four groups (three groups of six animals each and a fourth of 12 animals). Six more healthy animals served as normal controls (Group 5). Group 1: colitis was induced by intracolonic installation of 25 mg of TNBS dissolved in 0.25 mL of 50% ethanol and infliximab was subcutaneously administered at a dose of 5 mg/kg BW; Group 2: colitis was induced and infliximab was subcutaneously administered at a dose of 10 mg/kg BW; Group 3: colitis was induced and infliximab was subcutaneously administered at a dose of 15 mg/kg BW; Group 4: colitis was induced without treatment with infliximab. Infliximab was administered on d 2-6. On the 7^th d, all animals were killed. The colon was fixed in 10% buffered formalin and examined by light microscopy for the presence and activity of colitis and the extent of tissue damage. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were also measured. RESULTS: Significant differences concerning the presence of reparable lesions and the extent of bowel mucosa without active inflammation in all groups of animals treated with infliximab compared with controls were found. Significant reduction of the tissue levels of TNF-α in all groups of treated animals as compared with the untreated ones was found (0.47+0.44, 1.09+0.86, 0.43+0.31 vs 18.73+10.53 respectively). Significant reduction in the tissue levels of MDA was noticed in group 1 as compared to group 4, as well as between groups 2 and 4. CONCLUSION: Subcutaneous administration of infliximab reduces the inflammatory activity as well as tissue TNF-α and MDA levels in chemical colitis in rats. Infliximab at a dose of 5 mg/kg BW achieves better histological results and produces higher reduction of the levels of TNF-α than at a dose of 10 mg/kg BW. Infliximab at a dose of 5 mg/kg BW produces higher reduction of tissue MDA levels than at a dose of 15 mg/ kg BW.展开更多
Acute pancreatitis(AP) is an inflammatory disease characterized by acute inflammation and necrosis of the pancreatic parenchyma. AP is often associated with organ failure, sepsis, and high mortality. The pathogenesis ...Acute pancreatitis(AP) is an inflammatory disease characterized by acute inflammation and necrosis of the pancreatic parenchyma. AP is often associated with organ failure, sepsis, and high mortality. The pathogenesis of AP is still not well understood. In recent years several papers have highlighted the cellular and molecular events of acute pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is initiated by activation of digestive enzymes within the acinar cells that are involved in autodigestion of the gland, followed by a massive infiltration of neutrophils and macrophages and release of inflammatory mediators, responsible for the local and systemic inflammatory response. The hallmark of AP is parenchymal cell necrosis that represents the cause of the high morbidity and mortality, so that new potential therapeutic approaches are indispensable for the treatment of patients at high risk of complications. However, not all factors that determine the onset and course of the disease have been explained. Aim of this article is to review the role of mitogen-activated protein kinases in pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis.展开更多
Reaction textures and fluid inclusions in the -2.0 Ga pyroxene-bearing dehydration zones within the Sand River biotite-hornblende orthogneisses (Central Zone of the Limpopo Complex) suggest that the formation of the...Reaction textures and fluid inclusions in the -2.0 Ga pyroxene-bearing dehydration zones within the Sand River biotite-hornblende orthogneisses (Central Zone of the Limpopo Complex) suggest that the formation of these zones is a result of close interplay between dehydration process along ductile shear zones triggered by H2O-CO2-salt fluids at 750--800 ℃ and 5.5--6.2 kbar, partial melting, and later exsolution of residual brine and H2O-CO2 fluids during melt crystallization at 650--700 ℃. These processes caused local variations of water and alkali activity in the fluids, resulting in various mineral assemblages within the dehydration zone. The petrological observations are substantiated by experiments on the interaction of the Sand River gneiss with the H2O-CO2-(K, Na)Cl fluids at 750 and 800 ℃ and 5.5 kbar. It follows that the interaction of biotite-amphibole gneiss with H2O-CO2-(K, Na)CI fluids is accompanied by partial melting at 750--800 ℃. Orthopyroxene-bearing assemblages are characteristic for temperature 800 ℃ and are stable in equilibrium with fluids with low salt concentrations, while salt-rich fluids produce clinopyroxene-bearing assemblages. These observations are in good agreement with the petrological data on the dehydration zones within the Sand River olthogneisses.展开更多
Background: Osteoarthritis is a slowly progressive and debilitating disease with high prevalence in adult population. Knee is one of the joints most affected by this disorder. There are several models for animals’ os...Background: Osteoarthritis is a slowly progressive and debilitating disease with high prevalence in adult population. Knee is one of the joints most affected by this disorder. There are several models for animals’ osteoarthritis induction, however it is not identified any paper that compares these techniques. The present study was aimed to define the most appropriate model for rats osteoarthritis induction. Material and Methods: 40 Wistar rats were distributed into 4 groups of 10 animals each: normality group (NG);meniscectomy group (MG);quinolone group (QG) and iodoacetate group (IG). Radiographic images of the rat’s knees were analyzed as well as the amount of chondrocytes in the epiphyseal and articular cartilage. Results: In the radiographic analysis, there was a low correlation between the raters. Regarding the amount of chondrocytes in the epiphyseal cartilage, it was noticed that the IG and QG groups had fewer chondrocytes than NG, in contrast to MG that reported similar results to normality (p > 0.05). There was no significant difference between IG and QG groups (p > 0.05). Regarding the amount of chondrocytes in articular cartilage, it was noticed that the IG group showed fewer chondrocytes than NG (p 0.05). There was no significant difference between QG and MG groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Intraarticular injection of iodoacetate in rats is the model with greatest effect on reduction of chondrocytes amount.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the curative effect of Zhongyan No. II (ZY II ) in treating SIVmac251 infection in macaques monkeys and evaluate the anti-viral effect of the drug as well as its protection on organism. Metho...Objective: To investigate the curative effect of Zhongyan No. II (ZY II ) in treating SIVmac251 infection in macaques monkeys and evaluate the anti-viral effect of the drug as well as its protection on organism. Methods: Using SIVmac251 infected monkey model to detect the plasma SIVP 27 antigen level by viral isolation and ELISA; determine the T-lymphocyte subsets CD4 and CD8 by indirect immunofluorescence and flow cytometry, and investigate the serum content of neopterin and B2-mi-croglobulin B2-MG)by ELISA. The pathological examination was conducted as well. Results: ZY II展开更多
Primary school science is a discipline grounded in experiments,and experimental teaching holds paramount significance in primary school science education in China.Nevertheless,the implementation problems of experiment...Primary school science is a discipline grounded in experiments,and experimental teaching holds paramount significance in primary school science education in China.Nevertheless,the implementation problems of experimental teaching are frequently disregarded.This research endeavors to disclose the concrete challenges encountered by primary school science teachers in the western region of China during the implementation of experimental teaching,analyze their implications,and put forward corresponding mitigatory measures.Based on a questionnaire survey regarding the current state of primary school science experimental teaching in 21 areas of western China,it is unveiled that primary school science teachers in the western region of China confront deficiencies in scientific professional attainment,the necessity to enhance the attitude towards experimental teaching,and a partial shortage of experimental teaching resources.These hardships result in the deterioration of the quality of experimental teaching,the attenuation of students’learning interests,and the exacerbation of teachers’job burnout.Hence,measures should be initiated in aspects such as teacher training,resource development,and enhanced emphasis to assist primary school science teachers in the western region of China in implementing experimental teaching more effectively and elevating the quality of primary school science experimental teaching.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Genni-anchun (GNC) in preventing primary osteoporosis. Methods: Fifty female SD rats of 10 - 12 months old were randomly divided into five groups. Except those in the sham operat...Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Genni-anchun (GNC) in preventing primary osteoporosis. Methods: Fifty female SD rats of 10 - 12 months old were randomly divided into five groups. Except those in the sham operation group, animals were ovariectomized bilaterally. The gastric perfusion was started immediately after operation, with normal saline to the sham operation group and model group; GNC to high dose (2 ml) and low dos (1 ml) GNC groups and Nilestriol to the NE group, every day for 3 months. Animals were sacrificed at the end of experiment, their vertebra and展开更多
Polysocoharibe-peptide of Coriolus Versicolor (PSP) is a new anti-cancer immunomodulative drug. The present paper reports on the experimental research done with this drug. It was found that PSP had the ability to reco...Polysocoharibe-peptide of Coriolus Versicolor (PSP) is a new anti-cancer immunomodulative drug. The present paper reports on the experimental research done with this drug. It was found that PSP had the ability to recover hemolysin HC50, to increase the weight of the thymus, and increase the alexin of serum C3 and the IgG content of tumor bearing mice. FSP also significantly raised the pha-gocytic activity of macrophages in normal mice. PSP had a significant inhibitory effect on P38S and S180 cells. At the concentration of 1 mg/ml, PSP inhibited the proliferating activity of some human tumor call lines, such as SGC 7901, SPC, SLY and Mei. It had a direct toxic effect on SPC cells. PSP significantly inhibited the synthesis of nucleic acids of Ehrlich ascites carcinoma cells. In addition, PSP was antagonistic to the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.展开更多
Since 1960, the Department of Pathophysio-logy of Shanghai Medical University has beenstudying the virology of experimental leukemia,the strains of L6565 mouse viral leukemia, SRSascitic and solid lymphoma and L783 tr...Since 1960, the Department of Pathophysio-logy of Shanghai Medical University has beenstudying the virology of experimental leukemia,the strains of L6565 mouse viral leukemia, SRSascitic and solid lymphoma and L783 transplan-table leukemia were established successively. Allof these tumor strains originated from the spon-taneous lymphocytic leukemia of Kunmin mouse(Figure 1).展开更多
文摘Experimental therapies targeting immune and stromal cells,such as mast cells,cancer-associated fibroblasts,dendritic cells,and tumor endothelial cells,in the treatment of gastrointestinal solid tumors pose new and complex surgical and medico-legal challenges.These innovative treatments require that informed consent not be limited to simple acceptance of the medical procedure,but instead reflect a true relational and cognitive process grounded in understanding,free choice,and the ability to revoke consent at any time.In particular,it is essential that the patient understands the experimental nature of the therapy,its development stage,potential benefits and risks,as well as the implications for their health and personal dignity.In the case of stromal cell-based treatments,which may exert complex immunomodulatory effects or activate angiogenic pathways that are not yet fully understood,patients must be made fully aware that they are participating in a non-standardized therapy whose outcomes,whether beneficial or harmful,cannot yet be predicted with certainty.This requires particularly careful medical communication,using simple yet scientifically accurate explanations delivered in appropriate language,along with a final verification of the patient’s actual understanding.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82004252)the Project of Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Guangdong Province(202405112017596500)the Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau(202102020533).
文摘Background:Wenqing Yin(WQY)is a classic prescription used to treat skin diseases like atopic dermatitis(AD)in China,and the aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms of WQY on AD.Methods:The DNFB-induced mouse models of AD were established to investigate the therapeutic effects of WQY on AD.The symptoms of AD in the ears and backs of the mice were assessed,while inflammatory factors in the ear were quantified using quantitative real-time-polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR),and the percentages of CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)cells in the spleen were analyzed through flow cytometry.The compounds in WQY were identified using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)analysis and the key targets and pathways of WQY to treat AD were predicted by network pharmacology.Subsequently,the key genes were tested and verified by qRT-PCR,and the potential active components and target proteins were verified by molecular docking.Results:WQY relieved the AD symptoms and histopathological injuries in the ear and back skin of mice with AD.Meanwhile,WQY significantly reduced the levels of inflammatory factors IL-6 and IL-1βin ear tissue,as well as the ratio of CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)cells in spleen.Additionally,a total of 142 compounds were identified from the water extract of WQY by UPLC-Orbitrap-MS/MS.39 key targets related to AD were screened out by network pharmacology methods.The KEGG analysis indicated that the effects of WQY were primarily mediated through pathways associated with Toll-like receptor signaling and T cell receptor signaling.Moreover,the results of qRT-PCR demonstrated that WQY significantly reduced the mRNA expressions of IL-4,IL-10,GATA3 and FOXP3,and molecular docking simulation verified that the active components of WQY had excellent binding abilities with IL-4,IL-10,GATA3 and FOXP3 proteins.Conclusion:The present study demonstrated that WQY effectively relieved AD symptoms in mice,decreased the inflammatory factors levels,regulated the balance of CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)cells,and the mechanism may be associated with the suppression of Th2 and Treg cell immune responses.
基金Supported by Russian Science Foundation Grant,No.24-15-00185.
文摘BACKGROUND Tuberculous osteitis is a chronic,granulomatous bone infection that frequently results in impaired bone healing following surgery.Despite surgical intervention and prolonged anti-tuberculous therapy,complete bone regeneration often remains unachieved,contributing to subsequent orthopedic complications.AIM To investigate the efficacy and safety of pamidronate in promoting bone regeneration following surgical treatment of experimental animal tuberculous osteitis.METHODS A controlled randomized basic study of rabbit femoral tuberculosis induced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain H37Rv included surgical removal of infected tissue and implantation of osteoinductive bone grafts with the following animal allocation to one of three groups:(1)Bisphosphonates alone;(2)Bisphosphonates combined with anti-tuberculous therapy;and(3)Anti-tuberculous therapy alone.The control group consisted of animals that received no surgical or medical treatment.Clinical evaluations,biochemical markers,micro-computed tomography imaging,and histomorphometry analyses were conducted at 3 months and 6 months postoperatively.RESULTS Pamidronate treatment significantly reduced early implant resorption,increased osteoblastic activity,improved trabecular bone regeneration,and maintained graft integrity compared to the anti-tuberculous therapy-only group.Histologically,pamidronate led to enhanced vascular remodeling and increased bone matrix formation.Crucially,bisphosphonate therapy demonstrated safety,compatibility with anti-tuberculous medications,and did not exacerbate tuberculous inflammation.Furthermore,micro-computed tomography analysis revealed a significant increase in trabecular thickness and density in pamidronate-treated groups,underscoring the anabolic effects of bisphosphonates.Morphometric evaluation confirmed a marked reduction in osteoclast number and activity at graft interfaces.These combined radiological,histological,and biochemical data collectively demonstrate the efficacy of pamidronate as an adjunctive agent in enhancing bone repair outcomes following surgical intervention for tuberculous osteitis.CONCLUSION A single intravenous dose of pamidronate significantly enhances bone regeneration and prevents implant resorption following surgical treatment of tuberculous osteitis.The following prospective studies are needed.
基金This work was supported by the Russian Science Foundation(Grant No.22-19-00765)at the Perm National Research Polytechnic University.
文摘Creating conditions to implement equilibrium processes of damage accumulation under a predictable scenario enables control over the failure of structural elements in critical states.It improves safety and reduces the probability of catastrophic behavior in case of accidents.Equilibrium damage accumulation in some cases leads to a falling part(called a postcritical stage)on the material’s stress-strain curve.It must be taken into account to assess the strength and deformation limits of composite structures.Digital image correlation method,acoustic emission(AE)signals recording,and optical microscopy were used in this paper to study the deformation and failure processes of an orthogonal-layup composite during tension in various directions to orthotropy axes.An elastic-plastic deformation model was proposed for the composite in a plane stress condition.The evolution of strain fields and neck formation were analyzed.The staging of the postcritical deformation process was described.AE signals obtained during tests were studied;characteristic damage types of a material were defined.The rationality and necessity of polymer composites’postcritical deformation stage taken into account in refined strength analysis of structures were concluded.
基金thank the staff of the accredited animal facility of the laboratory of anatomy,Histology and Embryology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki’s veterinary school for their assistance in animal handling and care.
文摘BACKGROUND Massive rotator cuff tears(RCTs)result in impaired shoulder function and quality of life.These tears lead to structural changes in the rotator cuff muscles,which compromise recovery after repair and increase re-tear rates.AIM To investigate the potential inhibitory effects of alpha-tocopherol(vitamin E)and OTR-4131 on muscle atrophy,fatty infiltration,and fibrosis in rotator cuff muscles following a massive RCT using a Wistar rat model,and establish a standardized methodology for evaluating potential therapeutic agents.METHODS This protocol outlines a controlled animal study using 40 male Wistar rats,randomized into five groups.The experimental groups will receive either systemic administration of alpha-tocopherol or local administration of OTR-4131 via intramuscular injection into the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.Two sham groups will receive systemic and local saline injections respectively,while a control group will undergo no intervention.The interventions will be administered after surgical transection of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons.Outcomes will be assessed via wet muscle weight measurements,muscle fiber diameter,fatty infiltration percentage,and fibrosis evaluation using histological methods.RESULTS The study anticipates that alpha-tocopherol and OTR-4131 will reduce muscle atrophy,fatty infiltration,and fibrosis compared to control and sham groups,supporting their potential protective role in rotator cuff muscle degeneration.CONCLUSION The results are expected to improve the understanding on the role of alpha-tocopherol and OTR-4131 in rotator cuff muscle protection after massive RCT and may serve as a foundation for further preclinical and clinical research aimed at improving rotator cuff repair outcomes.
基金supported by an under-40 grant from the Italian Association for Alzheimer’s Research [AIRALZH AGYR2021]the Strategic University Projects–Young Researcher Independence grant [YRG2021] from the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (Rome, Italy)(to LLB)+1 种基金Italian Ministry of Health [Research Grant:GR-2019-12370446]the American Alzheimer’s Association [AARG-22-922961](to PK)。
文摘Despite decades of dedicated resea rch,Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related and progressive neurodegenerative disorder for which the mechanisms of onset are sti unc ear.AD is cha racterized by featured histological alterations including amyloid-beta (AB) plaque deposition,accumulation of neurofibrillary to ngles of hyperphosphorylated-tau,and neuronal loss,accompanied by progressive cognitive decline and behavioral changes.
基金supported by the Shangrao Key Research and Development Project(19A005)。
文摘Aluminum is the most abundant environmental pollutant.Recent studies suggest that aluminum exposure increases the risk of multiple diseases,including intestinal barrier dysfunction.We investigated whether Pueraria lobata extract(PLE)is effective in safeguarding against aluminum chloride exposureexacerbated intestinal barrier dysfunction.Using an experimental colitis model of aluminum-exacerbated dextran sulphate sodium(DSS)-treated mice,clinical and pathological evidence suggested that the administration of PLE counteracted aluminum exposure-induced intestinal barrier damage.In addition,we found that aluminum toxicities,including loss of tight junction molecules(TJs),upregulated pro-inflammatory cytokines,and enhanced myeloperoxidase(MPO)activity,were significantly suppressed by PLE administration.Furthermore,PLE administration was identified to inhibit activation of MAPKs and NF-κB signal pathways,which contribute to upregulation of myosin light-chain kinase(MLCK)in inflamed intestine.Taken together,these results suggest that PLE might be a potential candidate for aluminum exposure-related intestinal barrier dysfunction.
基金This work was NIH(R01NS092466),NSFC(U2004201)Central Plains Thousand People Plan of Henan Province(204200510013)+1 种基金Henan Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation(CXJD2021002)Key Special Project of Zhengzhou University Disciplinary Construction(XKZDJC202001)。
文摘Background:The channel-forming protein Pannexin1(Panx1)has been implicated in both human studies and animal models of chronic pain,but the underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood.Methods:Wild-type(WT,n=24),global Panx1 KO(n=24),neuron-specific Panx1 KO(n=20),and glia-specific Panx1 KO(n=20)mice were used in this study at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.The von Frey test was used to quantify pain sensitivity in these mice following complete Freund’s adjuvant(CFA)injection(7,14,and 21 d).The qRT-PCR was employed to measure mRNA levels of Panx1,Panx2,Panx3,Cx43,Calhm1,andβ-catenin.Laser scanning confocal microscopy imaging,Sholl analysis,and electrophysiology were utilized to evaluate the impact of Panx1 on neuronal excitability and morphology in Neuro2a and dorsal root ganglion neurons(DRGNs)in which Panx1 expression or function was manipulated.Ethidium bromide(EtBr)dye uptake assay and calcium imaging were employed to investigate the role of Panx1 in adenosine triphosphate(ATP)sensitivity.β-galactosidase(β-gal)staining was applied to determine the relative cellular expression levels of Panx1 in trigeminal ganglia(TG)and DRG of transgenic mice.Results:Global or neuron-specific Panx1 deletion markedly decreased pain thresholds after CFA stimuli(7,14,and 21 d;P<0.01 vs.WT group),indicating that Panx1 was positively correlated with pain sensitivity.In Neuro2a,global Panx1 deletion dramatically reduced neurite extension and inward currents compared to the WT group(P<0.05),revealing that Panx1 enhanced neurogenesis and excitability.Similarly,global Panx1 deletion significantly suppressed Wnt/β-catenin dependent DRG neurogenesis following 5 d of nerve growth factor(NGF)treatment(P<0.01 vs.WT group).Moreover,Panx1 channels enhanced DRG neuron response to ATP after CFA injection(P<0.01 vs.Panx1 KO group).Furthermore,ATP release increased Ca2+responses in DRGNs and satellite glial cells surrounding them following 7 d of CFA treatment(P<0.01 vs.Panx1 KO group),suggesting that Panx1 in glia also impacts exaggerated neuronal excitability.Interestingly,neuron-specific Panx1 deletion was found to markedly reduce differentiation in cultured DRGNs,as evidenced by stunted neurite outgrowth(P<0.05 vs.Panx1 KO group;P<0.01 vs.WT group or GFAP-Cre group),blunted activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling(P<0.01 vs.WT,Panx1 KO and GFAP-Cre groups),and diminished cell excitability(P<0.01 vs.GFAP-Cre group)and response to ATP stimulation(P<0.01 vs.WT group).Analysis ofβ-gal staining showed that cellular expression levels of Panx1 in neurons are significantly higher(2.5-fold increase)in the DRG than in the TG.Conclusions:The present study revealed that neuronal Panx1 is a prominent driver of peripheral sensitivity in the setting of inflammatory pain through cell-autonomous effects on neuronal excitability.This hyperexcitability dependence on neuronal Panx1 contrasts with inflammatory orofacial pain,where similar studies revealed a prominent role for glial Panx1.The apparent differences in Panx1 expression in neuronal and non-neuronal TG and DRG cells are likely responsible for the distinct impact of these cell types in the two pain models.
基金supports of Basic Science Center Program for Multiphase Evolution in Hyper-gravity of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51988101)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52109138 and 52122403)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2023QNRC001).
文摘Hydraulic fracture growth is significantly influenced by the minimum horizontal principal stress gradient and the fracturing fluid pressure gradient.However,these gradients are often neglected in scaled physical modeling experiments due to difficulties in reproducing them.This study uses centrifugal hypergravity to simulate both gradients and investigate their effects on fracture propagation.Artificial mortar specimens(ϕ200 mm×400 mm)are fractured under 1g(normal gravity),50g,and 100g.Results show that compared to 1g,fractures under 50g and 100g exhibit increasingly uneven propagation,with higher g-values leading to greater asymmetry.To interpret this,a theoretical analysis based on fracture mechanics is conducted.When the fluid pressure gradient exceeds the stress gradient,a positive net gradient is generated,increasing net pressure at the lower fracture tip.This raises the stress intensity factor at the lower tip,promoting downward growth.As g increases,the disparity becomes more significant,resulting in greater fracture deviation.In conclusion,this study,for the first time,has verified and explained that the net gradient can change the propagation of hydraulic fractures,providing important guidance for wellbore placement under stress gradients.
基金Supported by Undergraduate Teaching Research and Reform Project of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology in 2024(JGXM24281)University-Level First-Class Undergraduate Course Construction Project of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology in 2024(YLKC202424394).
文摘In view of the key role of undergraduate experimental teaching reform in cultivating high-quality talents with both innovative spirit and practical ability,this paper deeply discusses multi-dimensional reform strategies.Specifically,the teaching mode of"double teachers for every student"is innovatively introduced,and scientific research projects are deeply integrated into undergraduate experimental teaching,aiming at realizing the modern development of teaching content and the diversified expansion of teaching methods.By designing and applying the undergraduate experimental teaching platform for intelligent limb rehabilitation training based on the concept of"medical-engineering interdisciplinary crossing",it not only builds a bridge for students to contact cutting-edge scientific research and strengthen practical skills,but also provides valuable ideas and practical models for the innovation of undergraduate experimental teaching.In the future,with the continuous optimization and upgrading of platform functions,it is expected to provide students with a richer and richer learning experience and comprehensively promote students'overall quality.
文摘The supply and demand of laboratory animals for teaching in colleges and universities has its own internal characteristics.To grasp the supply and demand characteristics of laboratory animals for teaching is of vital importance to the planning,supply and use of teaching animals,the realization of teaching objectives and the completion of teaching tasks.Based on the supply of teaching experimental animals and the work of animal experimental teaching in our university in recent years,this paper expounds the inherent characteristics and practice of supply and demand of teaching experimental animals.
文摘AIM: To investigate the influence of infliximab (Remicade) on experimental colitis produced by 2,4,6,trinitrobenzene sulfonic add (TNBS) in rats. METHODS: Thirty-six Wistar rats were allocated into four groups (three groups of six animals each and a fourth of 12 animals). Six more healthy animals served as normal controls (Group 5). Group 1: colitis was induced by intracolonic installation of 25 mg of TNBS dissolved in 0.25 mL of 50% ethanol and infliximab was subcutaneously administered at a dose of 5 mg/kg BW; Group 2: colitis was induced and infliximab was subcutaneously administered at a dose of 10 mg/kg BW; Group 3: colitis was induced and infliximab was subcutaneously administered at a dose of 15 mg/kg BW; Group 4: colitis was induced without treatment with infliximab. Infliximab was administered on d 2-6. On the 7^th d, all animals were killed. The colon was fixed in 10% buffered formalin and examined by light microscopy for the presence and activity of colitis and the extent of tissue damage. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were also measured. RESULTS: Significant differences concerning the presence of reparable lesions and the extent of bowel mucosa without active inflammation in all groups of animals treated with infliximab compared with controls were found. Significant reduction of the tissue levels of TNF-α in all groups of treated animals as compared with the untreated ones was found (0.47+0.44, 1.09+0.86, 0.43+0.31 vs 18.73+10.53 respectively). Significant reduction in the tissue levels of MDA was noticed in group 1 as compared to group 4, as well as between groups 2 and 4. CONCLUSION: Subcutaneous administration of infliximab reduces the inflammatory activity as well as tissue TNF-α and MDA levels in chemical colitis in rats. Infliximab at a dose of 5 mg/kg BW achieves better histological results and produces higher reduction of the levels of TNF-α than at a dose of 10 mg/kg BW. Infliximab at a dose of 5 mg/kg BW produces higher reduction of tissue MDA levels than at a dose of 15 mg/ kg BW.
文摘Acute pancreatitis(AP) is an inflammatory disease characterized by acute inflammation and necrosis of the pancreatic parenchyma. AP is often associated with organ failure, sepsis, and high mortality. The pathogenesis of AP is still not well understood. In recent years several papers have highlighted the cellular and molecular events of acute pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is initiated by activation of digestive enzymes within the acinar cells that are involved in autodigestion of the gland, followed by a massive infiltration of neutrophils and macrophages and release of inflammatory mediators, responsible for the local and systemic inflammatory response. The hallmark of AP is parenchymal cell necrosis that represents the cause of the high morbidity and mortality, so that new potential therapeutic approaches are indispensable for the treatment of patients at high risk of complications. However, not all factors that determine the onset and course of the disease have been explained. Aim of this article is to review the role of mitogen-activated protein kinases in pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis.
基金supported by Russian Foundation for Basic Research(project 10-05-00040 to OGS)Russian President Grants for Young Scientists(MD-222.2012.5 to OGS)+1 种基金grant from the National Science Foundation of South Africa(GUN:20531 92 to DDvR)University of Johannesburg as a part of the Russian South African scientific collaboration
文摘Reaction textures and fluid inclusions in the -2.0 Ga pyroxene-bearing dehydration zones within the Sand River biotite-hornblende orthogneisses (Central Zone of the Limpopo Complex) suggest that the formation of these zones is a result of close interplay between dehydration process along ductile shear zones triggered by H2O-CO2-salt fluids at 750--800 ℃ and 5.5--6.2 kbar, partial melting, and later exsolution of residual brine and H2O-CO2 fluids during melt crystallization at 650--700 ℃. These processes caused local variations of water and alkali activity in the fluids, resulting in various mineral assemblages within the dehydration zone. The petrological observations are substantiated by experiments on the interaction of the Sand River gneiss with the H2O-CO2-(K, Na)Cl fluids at 750 and 800 ℃ and 5.5 kbar. It follows that the interaction of biotite-amphibole gneiss with H2O-CO2-(K, Na)CI fluids is accompanied by partial melting at 750--800 ℃. Orthopyroxene-bearing assemblages are characteristic for temperature 800 ℃ and are stable in equilibrium with fluids with low salt concentrations, while salt-rich fluids produce clinopyroxene-bearing assemblages. These observations are in good agreement with the petrological data on the dehydration zones within the Sand River olthogneisses.
文摘Background: Osteoarthritis is a slowly progressive and debilitating disease with high prevalence in adult population. Knee is one of the joints most affected by this disorder. There are several models for animals’ osteoarthritis induction, however it is not identified any paper that compares these techniques. The present study was aimed to define the most appropriate model for rats osteoarthritis induction. Material and Methods: 40 Wistar rats were distributed into 4 groups of 10 animals each: normality group (NG);meniscectomy group (MG);quinolone group (QG) and iodoacetate group (IG). Radiographic images of the rat’s knees were analyzed as well as the amount of chondrocytes in the epiphyseal and articular cartilage. Results: In the radiographic analysis, there was a low correlation between the raters. Regarding the amount of chondrocytes in the epiphyseal cartilage, it was noticed that the IG and QG groups had fewer chondrocytes than NG, in contrast to MG that reported similar results to normality (p > 0.05). There was no significant difference between IG and QG groups (p > 0.05). Regarding the amount of chondrocytes in articular cartilage, it was noticed that the IG group showed fewer chondrocytes than NG (p 0.05). There was no significant difference between QG and MG groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Intraarticular injection of iodoacetate in rats is the model with greatest effect on reduction of chondrocytes amount.
文摘Objective: To investigate the curative effect of Zhongyan No. II (ZY II ) in treating SIVmac251 infection in macaques monkeys and evaluate the anti-viral effect of the drug as well as its protection on organism. Methods: Using SIVmac251 infected monkey model to detect the plasma SIVP 27 antigen level by viral isolation and ELISA; determine the T-lymphocyte subsets CD4 and CD8 by indirect immunofluorescence and flow cytometry, and investigate the serum content of neopterin and B2-mi-croglobulin B2-MG)by ELISA. The pathological examination was conducted as well. Results: ZY II
基金The 2023 Sichuan Province Educational Research Project“Research on the Implementation Pathways of Elementary School Science Education under the Background of‘Double Reduction’”(SCJG23A058)。
文摘Primary school science is a discipline grounded in experiments,and experimental teaching holds paramount significance in primary school science education in China.Nevertheless,the implementation problems of experimental teaching are frequently disregarded.This research endeavors to disclose the concrete challenges encountered by primary school science teachers in the western region of China during the implementation of experimental teaching,analyze their implications,and put forward corresponding mitigatory measures.Based on a questionnaire survey regarding the current state of primary school science experimental teaching in 21 areas of western China,it is unveiled that primary school science teachers in the western region of China confront deficiencies in scientific professional attainment,the necessity to enhance the attitude towards experimental teaching,and a partial shortage of experimental teaching resources.These hardships result in the deterioration of the quality of experimental teaching,the attenuation of students’learning interests,and the exacerbation of teachers’job burnout.Hence,measures should be initiated in aspects such as teacher training,resource development,and enhanced emphasis to assist primary school science teachers in the western region of China in implementing experimental teaching more effectively and elevating the quality of primary school science experimental teaching.
文摘Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Genni-anchun (GNC) in preventing primary osteoporosis. Methods: Fifty female SD rats of 10 - 12 months old were randomly divided into five groups. Except those in the sham operation group, animals were ovariectomized bilaterally. The gastric perfusion was started immediately after operation, with normal saline to the sham operation group and model group; GNC to high dose (2 ml) and low dos (1 ml) GNC groups and Nilestriol to the NE group, every day for 3 months. Animals were sacrificed at the end of experiment, their vertebra and
文摘Polysocoharibe-peptide of Coriolus Versicolor (PSP) is a new anti-cancer immunomodulative drug. The present paper reports on the experimental research done with this drug. It was found that PSP had the ability to recover hemolysin HC50, to increase the weight of the thymus, and increase the alexin of serum C3 and the IgG content of tumor bearing mice. FSP also significantly raised the pha-gocytic activity of macrophages in normal mice. PSP had a significant inhibitory effect on P38S and S180 cells. At the concentration of 1 mg/ml, PSP inhibited the proliferating activity of some human tumor call lines, such as SGC 7901, SPC, SLY and Mei. It had a direct toxic effect on SPC cells. PSP significantly inhibited the synthesis of nucleic acids of Ehrlich ascites carcinoma cells. In addition, PSP was antagonistic to the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
文摘Since 1960, the Department of Pathophysio-logy of Shanghai Medical University has beenstudying the virology of experimental leukemia,the strains of L6565 mouse viral leukemia, SRSascitic and solid lymphoma and L783 transplan-table leukemia were established successively. Allof these tumor strains originated from the spon-taneous lymphocytic leukemia of Kunmin mouse(Figure 1).