“Real life” polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) mixtures modulate hCG,hPL and hPLGF levels and disrupt the physiological ratio of MMP-2 to MMP-9 and VEGF expression in human placenta cell lines

Using JEG-3 and BeWo cells, we examined the effect of “real life” mixtures of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), at doses reported in maternal blood (Mix I) and in placental tissue (Mix II), on human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), placental lactogen (hPL) and placental growth factor (hPLGF) secretion, protein expression and immunolocalization. Additionally, the action of PAH mixtures on basal and hormone-stimulated matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), MMP-9 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) protein expression was evaluated. Under basal conditions, the PAH mixtures increased hCG and decreased hPLGF levels in both cell lines, while hPL expression was stimulated in JEG-3 and inhibited in BeWo. There was no effect on the MMP-2/MMP-9 ratio or VEGF expression. In hormone-stimulated cells, PAH mixtures changed the MMP-2/MMP-9 ratio in JEG-3 cells in favor of MMP-9, while in BeWo MMP-2 was favored. The effect on VEGF expression was cell specific and dependent on the mixture. In hCG-treated cells, only Mix II inhibited VEGF expression in JEG-3 cells. Neither PAH mixtures affected this protein in BeWo cells. In hPL-treated cells, Mix I had a stimulatory effect in JEG-3 cells, while Mix II exerted an inhibitory effect in BeWo cells. In hPLGF-treated cells, Mix II decreased in JEG-3 cells, but in BeWo cells, both mixtures increased VEGF expression. Considering that the evaluated protein hormones play crucial roles in angiogenesis and neovascularization in the placenta, “real life” PAH mixtures by disrupting protein hormones levels, the MMP-2/MMP-9 ratio and VEGF expression can lead to insufficiency and many pregnancy-related disorders.     

Matrine,oxymatrine, and compound Kushen injection from the roots of Sophora flavescens: an overview of their anticancer activities

In the present review, we updated current information on the chemistry, contents, and anticancer properties of matrine (MT), oxymatrine (OMT), and compound Kushen injection (CKI). The anticancer properties were focused on lung, breast, and liver cancer cells because they are most susceptible. Sources of information were from Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, PubMed Central, Science Direct, PubChem, J-Stage, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). Reference was also made on botanical websites, such as Flora of China and World Flora Online. MT and OMT are dominant quinolizidine alkaloids from the roots of Sophora flavescens (Kushen) of the family Fabaceae. Against lung, breast, and liver cancer cells, MT and OMT inhibit cell proliferation; induce cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and autophagy; restrict angiogenesis; and inhibit cell metastasis, invasion, and migration. The processes involve various molecular targets and signaling pathways. CKI is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) composed of root extracts of S. flavescens and Smilax glabra (Baituling) of the family Smilacaceae. With MT and OMT as major components, CKI has been approved for the treatment of cancer in China more than 20 years ago. In recent years, systematic reviews and meta-analysis have been undertaken to evaluate the anticancer effects of CKI. When CKI is used alone and in combination with chemotherapy of western medicine, there is much to be learned concerning their interactions besides their individual and integrated efficacy. Some perspectives of MT, OMT, and CKI are discussed, and their suggestions for future research are provided.     

激光联合复方血栓通胶囊治疗糖尿病视网膜病变合并黄斑水肿的疗效观察

目的:分析糖尿病视网膜病变合并黄斑水肿联合采用激光与复方血栓通胶囊治疗的临床疗效。方法:选取我院2017年1月—2019年1月收治的200例糖尿病视网膜病变合并黄斑水肿患者为研究对象,随机分为两组。对照组单独行激光治疗,观察组于对照组基础上联合复方血栓通胶囊治疗,对比两组临床疗效、治疗前后IL-6(白介素-6)、VEGF(血管内皮生长因子)、NOS(血清一氧化氮合成酶)水平变化情况。结果:对照组总有效率(68.00%,68/100)较观察组总有效率(98.00%,98/100)更高(P<0.05);与对照组对比,观察组治疗后NOS水平更高,IL-6、VEGF水平更低(P<0.05)。结论:糖尿病视网膜病变合并黄斑水肿联合采用激光与复方血栓通胶囊治疗的临床疗效显著,值得推广。     

复方番石榴制剂治疗超重肥胖2型糖尿病的疗效分析

【目的】评价复方番石榴制剂治疗超重肥胖2型糖尿病的临床疗效。【方法】将120例超重肥胖2型糖尿病患者随机分为治疗组和对照组各60例,治疗组给予口服二甲双胍肠溶片及复方番石榴制剂治疗,对照组给予口服二甲双胍肠溶片治疗,疗程均为12周。观察2组治疗前后腰围(WC)、体质量指数(BMI)、空腹血糖(FBG)、餐后2h血糖(P2hBG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、胆固醇(TC)、甘油三酯(TG)、游离脂肪酸(FFA)等的变化情况,评估复方番石榴制剂的临床疗效。【结果】(1)中医证候总疗效:治疗后,治疗组的总有效率为95.00%,优于对照组的70.00%,差异有统计学意义(P0.01)。(2)治疗后,治疗组的WC和BMI均较治疗前显著下降(P0.01),而对照组均无明显下降(P0.05),治疗组对WC和BMI的下降作用均优于对照组(P0.05)。(3)治疗后,2组FBG、P2hBG、HbA1c、TC、TG、FFA水平均较治疗前显著改善(P0.05),且治疗组对上述各项指标的改善作用均优于对照组(P0.05)。(4)安全性评价:除治疗组有3例患者出现轻度的胃部不适感,未予特殊处理后自行缓解外,其余患者均未发现不良反应。【结论】复方番石榴制剂联合二甲双胍治疗超重肥胖2型糖尿病,疗效确切,可有效降糖、降脂、减肥及改善中医证候。     

复方倍他米松注射液联合泛昔洛韦胶囊、普瑞巴林胶囊治疗带状疱疹的临床疗效观察

目的 对复方倍他米松注射液联合泛昔洛韦胶囊、普瑞巴林胶囊治疗带状疱疹的临床疗效进行观察并探讨。方法 选取2018 年1 月～2019 年12 月我院收治的118 例带状疱疹患者为研究对象，采用随机抽签的方式将患者分为对照组（泛昔洛韦胶囊+普瑞巴林胶囊+甲钴胺片+维生素B1 片）与观察组（联合复方倍他米松注射液），比较两组治疗总有效率、VAS 评分、QS 评分、C 反应蛋白、无新发皮疹时间、结痂时间及疼痛停止时间、随访2 个月后带状疱疹后遗神经痛发生率以及不良反应发生率。结果 观察组与对照组治疗总有效率分别为94.92%及76.27%，组间对比差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）；治疗后，观察组VAS 评分显著低于对照组；观察组QS 评分低于对照组（P＜0.05）；治疗后，观察组C 反应蛋白显著低于对照组（P＜0.05）；观察组无新发皮疹时间、结痂时间及疼痛停止时间分别显著短于对照组（P＜0.05）；随访2 个月后，发现观察组带状疱疹后遗神经痛发生率显著低于对照组（P＜0.05）；观察组不良反应发生与对照组比较，差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。结论 复方倍他米松注射液联合泛昔洛韦胶囊、普瑞巴林胶囊治疗带状疱疹不仅效果好且安全性高，值得使用。     

Diagnostic sensitivity of electrophysiology and ultrasonography in ulnar neuropathies of different severity

ObjectiveTo assess the diagnostic performance of electrophysiology and nerve ultrasound in ulnar neuropathies of varying clinical severity in 135 consecutive patients.MethodsClinical severity of ulnar neuropathy was graded on a 4 point scale from very mild (symptoms only) to severe (marked atrophy of intrinsic hand muscles). Sensitivity and localization ability of electrophysiology and nerve ultrasound were assessed for each point of the scale.ResultsUltrasound had higher sensitivity than electrophysiology in clinically very mild (20% and 3% for ultrasound and electrophysiology, respectively) and mild (62% and 47% for ultrasound and electrophysiology, respectively) neuropathies, had greater localizing ability in axonal ulnar neuropathies, and identified nerve hypermobility.Ultrasound nerve cross-sectional area had strong positive correlation with both clinical and electrophysiological severity scores, but with significant overlap across the severity groups.ConclusionThe diagnostic work-up of ulnar neuropathies was improved by using both electrophysiology and ultrasound at all levels of clinical severity. Ultrasound increased the diagnostic yield in very mild and mild neuropathies, localized all the ulnar neuropathies with abnormal non-localizing electrophysiology and identified nerve hypermobility.SignificanceThis is the first detailed analysis of the diagnostic performance of electrophysiology and ultrasound in ulnar neuropathies of varying severity.     

复方川脊片对兔颈椎病模型椎动脉基质金属蛋白酶-2的干预作用

目的:探讨基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)在椎动脉血管表达的意义及复方川脊片的干预效果。方法:40只兔随机分为正常组,模型组,颈复康组,复方川脊片组。硬化剂注射法造模,4周后,模型组,颈复康组及川脊片组分别以生理盐水、颈复康及川脊片混悬液灌胃。治疗4周后检测椎动脉血管搏动指数,全血黏度及血浆黏度,椎动脉血管MMP-2的表达。结果:与正常组相比模型组搏动指数提高,全血黏度及血浆黏度增加,MMP-2表达增多(P<0.05);与模型组相比,治疗组搏动指数降低,全血黏度及血浆黏度降低,MMP-2表达较少(P<0.05)。结论:部分的抑制MMP-2在椎动脉的表达可能是复方川脊片治疗颈椎病的机制之一。     

壮精合剂治疗围绝经期综合征58例

目的:探讨壮精合剂治疗围绝经期综合征的临床疗效。方法:选取符合围绝经期综合征诊断标准的病人58例,应用壮精合剂加减口服治疗1~2个月。结果:显效31例占53.4%;有效23例占39.7%;无效4例占6.9%,总有效率为93%。结论:壮精合剂治疗围绝经期综合征能收到良好的临床疗效。     

复方蜥蜴散对慢性萎缩性胃炎模型大鼠血清NO及iNOS水平影响的实验研究

目的:观察复方蜥蜴散对慢性萎缩性胃炎(Chronic atrophic gastritis,CAG)模型大鼠血清NO及iNOS水平的影响,探讨其治疗CAG的作用机制。方法:采取55℃热盐水、2%水杨酸、20mmol/L脱氧胆酸钠三个致萎缩因素配合饥饱失常造成CAG模型。将实验动物分为正常对照组,模型对照组,维酶素组,复方蜥蜴散高、中、低剂量组。检测大鼠血液中NO和iNOS水平及观察胃黏膜组织学方面的改变。结果:模型组大鼠NO和iNOS水平明显高于正常组(P<0.01),病理组织学上也有较大改变,而经复方蜥蜴散治疗1个月后,NO和iNOS水平恢复正常,胃黏膜病理组织学改善明显。结论:复方蜥蜴散可以逆转萎缩胃黏膜的病理改变,发挥保护胃黏膜的作用。