Recurrent toxic hepatitis in a Caucasian girl related to the use of Shou-Wu-Pian, a Chinese herbal preparation.
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Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury↗
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Threshold models applied to seed germination ecology.
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Resveratrol as a novel agent for treatment of multiple myeloma with matrix metalloproteinase inhibitory activity.
AIM: To examine the in vitro antitumor activity of resveratrol against multiple myeloma (MM) cell lines (RPMI 8226, U266, and KM3), and the mechanisms involved. METHODS: The growth inhibition of resveratrol was determined by 3-(4, 5-dimethyl-2-thiazyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The effect of resveratrol on the apoptosis was investigated by combined annexin V-propidium iodide staining. The effect of resveratrol on the invasion through Matrigel matrix was detected by transwell invasion analyses. The activity of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and -9 proteins were determined by gelatin zymography analysis. The expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, Bcl-2, Bcl-x(L), XIAP and Bax protein were detected using Western blotting analysis. RESULTS: Resveratrol inhibited proliferation of MM cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Incubation of MM cells with resveratrol resulted in apoptotic cell death. Resveratrol down-regulated the expression of the antiapoptotic proteins Bcl-2, Bcl-x(L) and XIAP and up-regulated the expression of the proapoptotic protein Bax. Furthermore, resveratrol inhibited invasion of RPMI 8226, U266, and KM3 cells with IC50 values of 64+/-8 micromol/L, 93+/-11 micromol/L, and 153+/-11 micromol/L, respectively. Resveratrol inhibited the constitutive expression of MMP-2 and -9 proteins of MM cells and suppressed its gelatinolytic activity. CONCLUSION: Resveratrol inhibits the proliferation of MM cells by inducing apoptotic cell death. Resveratrol also inhibits MM cell invasion. The inhibition of invasion may be associated with the attenuation of the enzymatic activities of MMP-2 and -9.
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic↗
Pharmacological studies on resveratrol.
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Transient population dynamics in periodic matrix models: methodology and effects of cyclic permutations.
Many biological populations are subject to periodically changing environments such as years with or without fire, or rotation of crop types. The dynamics and management options for such populations are frequently investigated using periodic matrix models. However the analysis is usually limited to long-term results (asymptotic population growth rate and its sensitivity to perturbations of vital rates). In non-periodic matrix models it has been shown that long-term results may be misleading as populations are rarely in their stable structure. We therefore develop methods to analyze transient dynamics of periodic matrix models. In particular, we show how to calculate the effects of perturbations on population size within and at the end of environmental cycles. Using a model of a weed population subject to a crop rotation, we show that different cyclic permutations produce different patterns of sensitivity of population size and different population sizes. By examining how the starting environment interacts with the initial conditions, we explain how different patterns arise. Such understanding is critical to developing effective management and monitoring strategies for populations subject to periodically recurring environments.
Daucus carota↗
Bond durability of resin cements to Au-Pd-Ag alloy under cyclic impact load.
The bond durability of resin cements to a 12% Au-Pd-Ag alloy was studied through cyclic impact tests with different loads. A piece of casting alloy was bonded to a cast block with two types of resin cements, Super Bond C&B and Bistite II. A shear load was applied onto a small piece of alloy until debonding of the specimen, using different weights of plungers, 130 g, 230 g, 330 g and 430 g. The specimen bonded with Super Bond exhibited a higher resistance than that with Bistite II. The fracture modes of the debonded cements were completely different from each other. That is, Bistite II showed a bulk fracture of cement by the crack penetrating through the cement layer. On the other hand, Super Bond showed damages limited to the surface and no bulk fracture. The mode of fracture was dependent not on the loading weight but the types of resin cements used.
Analysis of Variance↗
[Determination of stilbene in radix Polygoni multiflori by HPLC and its stability study].
OBJECTIVE: To develop a HPLC method for determining stilbene in Radix Polygoni Multiflori and studying its stability. METHOD: HPLC conditions: An Econosphere C18 column, a mixture of methanol-water(30:70) as mobile phase, and UV detection at 310 nm. In addition, the stability of stilbene was studied at high temperature and in acidic solution. RESULT: The linear range of calibration curve was 2.24 x 10(-2)-1.12 x 10(-1) micrograms(n = 6) with a correlation coefficient of 0.99998, the average recovery with RSD being 99.96% +/- 1.54%. CONCLUSION: The method is sensitive, accurate and speedy. Stilbene in aqueous solution is stable, but high temperature(80 degrees C) tends to affect the stability. In acidic solution no stability can be found.
Drug Stability↗
[Antiviral action of combined use of rhizoma Polygoni cuspidati and radix Astragali on HSV-1 strain].
OBJECTIVE: The clinical action of combined use of Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati and Radix Astragali on HSV-1 was investigated with a view to developing a new antiviral drug. METHOD: The action was analyzed by way of plaque reduction assay and median-effect principle. RESULTS: In the HEp-2 cell system, if the combination ratio of Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati and Radix Astragali was 1(ED50):1(ED50) then, (1) In directly annihilating HSV-1 F strain, when the plaque reduction rate was 20%-80%, and the combination index was < 1.0, there was synergism. (2) In inhibiting the multiplication of HSV-1 F strain, when the plaque reduction rate was 20%-60%, and the combination index was < 1.0, there was also synergism. (3) In blockading HSV-1 F strain infection, when the plaque reduction rate was 20%-90% and the combination index was < 1.0, there was synergism. So this ratio of 1(ED50):1(ED50) should be the first choice for combination. CONCLUSION: The treatment index of the above two Chinese medicinal herbs equals 10(3), and the cytotoxicity is not potentiated, indicating that the combination is helpful as a virucide for HSV-1 F strain.
Antiviral Agents↗
[A new fatty ketone of Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata].
OBJECTIVE: Investigating the chemical constituents of Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata. METHODS: Compounds were isolated from the CHCl3 extract with column chromatography on silica gel, and identified on the basis of spectral analysis(IR, EI-MS, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR) and phytochemical properties. RESULTS: Two compounds were isolated and identified as 1,2-dihydroxynonadecone-3(I) and gallic acid(II). CONCLUSION: Compound I is a new compound.
Drugs, Chinese Herbal↗
[Effects of processing on antioxidation of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei and Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati].
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of Processing on antioxidation of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei and Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati. METHOD: The oxygen free radicals generation system and mouse liver homogenate lipid peroxidation in vitro were used. RESULT: The processed products of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei and Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati could scavenge superoxide radical (O2-.) generated through hypoxanthine-oxidase system and (.OH) generated through Fenton action, and inhibit lipid peroxidation induced by hydroxyl radical generation system, respectively. There existed significant differences among the different processed products. CONCLUSION: After Radix et Rhizoma Rhei and Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati were processed, their effects became weaker.
Animals↗
[Structural elucidation of a new tetrahydroxystilbene of Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata and study on its cardiovascular activity].
AIM: To investigate the cardiovascular active constituents of Radix Polygoni multiflori Preparata. METHODS: Compounds were isolated from the water soluble extract with column chromatography of Sephadex, ODS and HPLC. The compounds were identified on the basis of spectral analysis (IR, EI-MS, FAB-MS, 1HNMR, 13CNMR, 2D-NMR) and phytochemical properties. Its inhibitory effect on the proliferation of bovine vascular smooth muscle cells were bioassayed in vitro. RESULTS: One compound was isolated and identified as: 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-(6"-O-alpha-D- glucopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside. CONCLUSION: Compound I is a new compound with cardiovascular activity.
Animals↗
[Experimental study on pharmacological action of fukean tablet on gastrointestinal tract].
The pharmacological effects of FuKean Tablet(FKT) on gastrointestinal tract were studied. The results showed FKT cured the diarrhea induced by rhubarb or senna, prominently reduced the quantity of feces and delayed the time of excreting charcoal powder in the diarrhea induced by rhubarb or senna model NIH mice; FKT inhibited intestinal propelling-movement in diarrhea induced by senna mmodel NIH mice. FKT inhibited the automatic contraction and Ach induced spasmodic contraction of isolated rabbit intestine(decreased the frequency and intensity of contraction). The above results revealed that the pharmacological base of curing the urgent disease in gastrointestinal tract may be curing the diarrhea, inhibiting intestinal propelling-movement and inhibiting the contraction of intestine.
Animals↗
[Acute toxicity of Stephania cepharantha].
The acute toxicity of Stephania cepharantha was studied, LD50 of aqueous extract of its wet and dry root tuber oral were 41.4 g/kg and 22.9 g/kg respectively.
Animals↗
[Studies on extracting procedure for huoxue jiangzhi capsules by orthogonal analysis].
The contents of tanshinone IIA, protocatechuic aldehyde and anthraquinone were used to evaluate the extracting procedure for Huoxue Jingzhi capsules by orthogonal analysis. The best one can be described as: the drug powder is reflowed 2 times, 3 hours each, percolated by 80% alcohol with the 4 times weight of powder.
Abietanes↗
[Analysis of the constituents of essential oil from radix Polygoni multiflori preparata].
The chemical constituents of oil from Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata were analyzed by GC-MS-DS.27 constituents were identified.
Caproates↗
[Determination of piceid in commercial Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati by HPLC].
OBJECTIVE: To improve a RP-HPLC method of determining piceid in commercial Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati. METHOD: HPLC method was used, with C18 column (250 mm x 4.6 mm), a mixture of CH3CN-H2O (20:80) as the mobile phase, and detecting wavelength 303 nm. RESULT: The linear range was 0.0066-0.0792 microgram.microL-1, r = 0.9999 (n = 5). The average recovery rate was 98.5% and RSD was 2.5% (n = 9). CONCLUSION: The method is simple, accurate and reproducible. The contents of piceid in commercial Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati from different areas are variable and the average content is 2.23%.
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid↗
[Determination of stilbene derivative in shengfa powders by HPLC].
OBJECTIVE: To develop a new method for the determination of the idiosyncratic component, 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxy-stilbene-2-O-beta-D-glycoside in Shengfa Powders. METHOD: A HPLC method was set up, using Hypersil BDS C18 column (5 microns, 4.6 mm x 150 mm), acetonitrile-water(18:82) as mobile phase, with detection at 320 nm. RESULT: The calibration curve was linear in the range of 0.45-2.25 micrograms, r = 0.9998, the average recovery was 99.5%, RSD = 1.2%(n = 6). CONCLUSION: The active constituent 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxy-stilbene-2-O-beta-D-glycoside in Shengfa Powders can be separated effectively. This method is simple, specific and exact.
Drug Combinations↗
Efficacy of Prostant on chronic prostatitis in 119 patients.
AIM: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Prostant in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. METHODS: One hundred and nineteen cases of patients who had been diagnosed of chronic prostatitis were treated by Prostant. The efficacy was evaluated by WBC in EPS and NIH Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index after a one-month follow-up. RESULTS: After the one-month follow-up, the total improvement rate is 65.5 %, the WBC in the prostatic fluid were reduced from (21+/-20) to (12+/-13)/High-power field (HPF); the symptom index score changed from 12+/-4 to 7+/-5. The pain and voiding score of the symptom index were lowered from 8+/-3 to 5+/-3 and 3.9+/-2.7 to 2.3+/-2.3 respectively. All of above showed great statistic differences (P<0.05). Only 2 cases (1.7 %) reported serious diarrhea. CONCLUSION: The Prostant is effective and safe in the treatment of chronic prostatitis, especially on those cases whose symptom and inflammation in prostatic fluid are not too serious.
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