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    Volume 20 Issue 6
    26 June 2015
    RhBLyS influenced MLNLs function of rats with AA and the effect of TACI-Ig
    QIN Qiong, CHANG Yan, WEI Wei
    2015, 20(6):  601-605. 
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    Abstract:Objective:To investigate the TACI - Ig on MLNLs of AA rats which induced by rhBLyS.Methods: MLNLs from AA rats were activated by rhBLyS in vitro. Set five concentrations of TACI-Ig (0.01, 0.1, 1.0, 10, 100 μg/ml) and a negative control group IgG Fc (10 μg/ml). Proliferations of MLNLs were assayed by MTT. Proportion of T cell subpopulation and activity change in MLNLs were analysed by flow cytometry.The level of IL-17 were measured by ELISA. The expression of TACI were investigated by western blotting. Results: RhBLyS can lead to proliferative accentuation in MLNLs and TACI-Ig significantly inhibit the rhBLyS stimulated proliferative reactions of lymphocytes.And TACI-Ig significantly decreased the enhanced total (CD3+CD4+ T cell) and activated (CD4+CD25+ T cell), enhanced the decreased unsensitized (CD4+CD62L+ T cell) on CD4+ T cell in MLN lymphocytes of AA rats.And TACI-Ig decreased IL-17 production and TACI expression.Conclusion: TACI-Ig has inhibitory action on both proliferation and activation of MLNLs and providing molecular pharmacology evidence for illuminating immunosuppressive action.
    The effect of Roxithromycin on expressions of HDAC2 though HIF-1α in smoking asthma mice
    XU Hui, XIA Meng-Ling, DAI Yuan-Rong
    2015, 20(6):  606-610. 
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    【Abstract】 Objective To explore the effect of Roxithromycin on expression of HDAC2 though HIF-1α in smoking asthma mice.Methods Forty female SPF BALB/c mice were divided randomly into 4 groups: control group (group C), asthma group (group A) ,smoking asthma group (group S) and Roxithromycin group(group R). To establish asthmatic and smoking asthma models with challenge of OVA and intervention with Roxithromycin. The different cells counts of bronchoalveolar fluid (BALF) were analysed. The change of pathematology in different groups were observed. The level of TNF-α in BALF was detected by Sand-wich ELISA.The level of HIF-1α and HDAC2 in lung homogenate were measured by Western blot. Results The ratios of eosinophil (EOS) neutrophile (Neu) 、lymphocyte(Lym)to the total cell numbers of BALF in group A and group S were significantly higher than that in group C (all P<0.01), while in group S the ratio of Neu was higher than that in group A (P<0.01). The ratio of EOS、Neu and Lym in group R were significantly decreased than those in group S (all P<0.01).Western blot showed the expression of HIF-1α in lung homogenate of group A(0.67±0.03)and group S(0.85±0.07) were higher than those in group C(0.42±0.03).Meantime the expression of HIF-1α in group S was higher than that of group A , while the expression of HIF-1α in group R was lower than that of group S(all P<0.01).The expressions of HDAC2 in group A and group S were significantly decreased than those in group C (both P<0.01), while the HDAC2 level of group S was lower than that of group A and its level in group R was higher than that in group S (both P<0.05). There were significantly negative correlations between the expressions of HIF-1α and HDAC2 (r=-0.879,P<0.01)in lung .The level of TNF-α in BALF of group S was significantly higher than those of group A and group C,but it in group R was decreased than that in group S (all P<0.01). Conclusion Roxithromycin can decrease the airway inflammation of cigarette smoking asthma mice via increasing the expression of HDAC2 by down-regulating the expression of HIF-1α.
    Inhibiting JNK3 signals is important molecular mechanism in neuroprotective effect of Hypothermia after ischemia-reperfusion.
    TIAN He-Ping, CHU Zheng-Min, JIN Cheng-Sheng, SHEN Jian-Guo
    2015, 20(6):  611-615. 
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    Objective To investigate the role of JNK3 on neuroprotective effect of Hypothermia in the CA1 region of the adult rat after ischemia-reperfusion. Method Models with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion were induced using four-vessel occlusion and received 10 min ischemia. Rats were randomly divided into several groups, including sham-operation, ischemia-reperfusion, Hypothermia pretreated ischemia-reperfusion, SP600125 pretreated ischemia-reperfusion and Vehicle pretreated ischemia-reperfusion. Histological assessment of neuronal damage in the CA1 field was performed via Staining with Toluidine blue. Western blotting was operated to detect expression of JNK3 and c-jun. Results In the CA1 field, both groups of Hypothermia pretreated and SP600125 pretreated, not only ischemia-reperfusion injury was alleviated, but also expressions of p-JNK3 and p-c-jun were down-regulated, compared to ischemia-reperfusion only group. Conclusions Hypothermia inhibits post-ischemic cell death in region of CA1 by down-regulated phosphorylation of JNK3 and its downstream effectors.
    The Antitumor Effect and Potential Mechanism of dFMAChR in Human breast cancer in vitro
    WANG Juan, QIN Yong, TANG Yan-Yan, ZHANG Min, QIN Li, ZHANG Hai-Tao
    2015, 20(6):  616-620. 
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    【Abstract】Objective To investigate the antitumor effect and potential mechanism of 6,8-ditrifluoromethy-5-hydroxyl-7-acetoy chrysin(dFMAChR) on human breast cancer MCF-7 cells. Methods Using MTT assay to assess the proliferative inhibitory effect of dFMAChR on MCF-7 cells; Hochest staining was used to observe the morphologic changes of apoptosis induced by dFMAChR in MCF-7 cells. DNA agarose electrophoresis was used to detect the fragment of DNA in MCF-7 cells. The protein level and activity of PPARγ、PTEN、p-Akt、Caspase-3 were tested by Western blot to explore the molecular mechanism of dFMAChR against breast cancer. Results dFMAChR inhibited proliferation of MCF-7 cells in a dose-dependent manner , the IC50 value of which was 8.51 μM; Hochest staining shown lots of apoptosis cells with nucleus condensation after treatment with dFMAChR(3.0, 10.0, 30.0 μM)for 48 h and DNA ladder bands could appear by DNA agarose gel electrophoresis after treatment with dFMAChR(10.0, 30.0 μM)for 48 h. It indicated that dFMAChR could significantly induce apoptosis of MCF-7 cells. The results of Western blot shown the expression of PPARγ、PTEN and Caspase-3 was enhanced while the expression of p-Akt was decreased in a concentration-dependent manner with treatment at various concentration dFMAChR for 48 h in MCF-7 cells. Conclusion dFMAChR had anti-breast cancer activity in vitro and its mechanism may be related to the activation of PPARγ/PTEN pathway and finally increased the expression of Caspase-3 and induced the apoptosis of MCF-7 cells .
    Effects of Curcumin on VEGF and AQP - 4 of rats with focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury
    LIN Guo-Fang
    2015, 20(6):  621-624. 
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    Objective To investigate the effect about vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)、aquapo rin – 4(AQP - 4)on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. Method Adult male SD rats were randomly divided into four groups: sham group; ischemia-reperfusion group; Curcumin - treatment groups: a dose of 100mg / kg; Curcumin - treatment groups: a dose of 300mg / kg.using Plug-line method make focal cerebral ischemia and reperfusion of middle cerebral artery occlusion model of rat. After 48h,Make Neurological deficit scores estimate, Measure Brain water content, Detect blood-brain barrier permeability, Using ELISA to detect the expression of VEGF and AQP - 4, Make HE to observe morphological changes of brain tissue.Result Curcumin can reduce brain water content; Improve the nerve damage symptoms of MCAO rat; Relieve brain morphological changes and BBB permeability; Reduce the expression of VEGF、AQP - 4. In the above changes, the high-dose group showed the most obvious.Conclusion Curcumin can protect cerebral ischemia-reperfusion, This effect may be regulated by Reducing the expression of VEGF and AQP – 4.
    Inhibition effects of methotrexate enantiomers on the growth of human lung cancer A549 cells
    TAO Shao-Neng, WANG Ying-Ying, ZHOU Jian-Guo, CHENG Guang-Hua, ZHANG Meng-Ying, ZHONG Min, 吕Kun
    2015, 20(6):  625-630. 
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    ABSTRACT Objective To study inhibition effects of methotrexate(MTX) enantiomers in human lung cancer A549 cells. Methods The cell morphological changes were observed by inverted phase contrast microscope. Cells growth inhibition was determined by MTT method .The cell cycle phases and apoptosis rates were analyzed by flow cytometry . Results Inverted phase contrast microscope observation cell morphogenesis changes after joining MTX enantiomers. The inhibition effects of of methotrexate enantiomers showed dose and time dependent inhibition in human A549 cells,the inhibition effect of L - (+) -MTX is stronger than the D - (-) - MTX. There were obvious interference effect on cell cycle and apoptosis of A549 cells by MTX enantiomers drugs treatment. Conclusion MTX enantiomers have an obvious chiral selective effect in human A549 cells, the inhibition effect of L - (+) -MTX is stronger than the D - (-) - MTX. Key words:methotrexate,Enantiomers, A549 cell line,proliferation,apoptosis
    Build up acute radiation-induced lung injury model in mice and observe the protect effect of Glycyrrhetic acid
    ZHANG Wei-Jian, XU Jian-Hua, ZHANG Jie-Min, CHEN Jin-Mei, CHEN Xiu-Ying, YANG Mei-Chun, 吕Wen-Long , HONG Jin-Sheng
    2015, 20(6):  629-633. 
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    Abstract Purpose: Establish acute radiation-induced lung injury model in mice, and observe the protect effect of glycyrrhetinic acid on the model. Materials and Methods: 90 adult C57BL /6 female mice were randomly divided into three groups: (1) control group (Conrol group): no irradiation; (2) glycyrrhetinic group (GA group): irradiation + glycyrrhetinic acid 40mg/kg by gavage; (3) irradiation group (IR group): irradiation + saline 0.01ml/g by gavage. Irradiation groups were exposed to a single fraction of X-rays (12 Gy) to the thorax. Two days ,17 days and 30 days after irradiation, random 10 mice of every group were executed. Histopathological analyses of lung tissues were done with HE and Masson staining to assess lung injury. Results: The control group showed no obvious inflammatory changes. However, massive infiltration of inflammatory cells in alveolae and alveolar septal were observed in the IR group on day-2 and day-17. Whereas, alveolar septal thickening, alveolar structure deformation, the infiltration of inflammatory cells, and collagen fibers deposition were observed in the IR group on day-30. Histologic scoring demonstrated that GA administration mitigated alveolitis and collagen deposition significantly as compared with NS administration at each time point (P<0.05). Conclusions: Lungs of C57BL /6 mice irradiated with a single fraction of 12 Gy X-ray can build up an animal model of acute radiation-induced lung injury. Glycyrrhetinic acid can alleviate the inflammatory reaction and collagen deposition of acute radiation-induced lung injury phase.
    Ginkgolides Injection Inhibits Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Attenuates Autophagy in Rat Brain induced by Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion.
    LAN Xin-Xin, CAO Lei, WANG Lin-Xiao, DING Jian-Hua, FAN Yi, HU Gang
    2015, 20(6):  634-639. 
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    【ABSTRACT】Objective: To investigate the neuroprotective effects of the Ginkgolides Injection (GIs) against ischemic stroke-induced injury and further explore the possible mechanisms concerned. Methods: The modified method of Zea Longa was used to establish the transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO) model in rats. GIs was injected intraperitoneally (ip, bid, 3d) to rats 1h after onset of reperfusion with different doses (1.25, 2.5 and 5mg/kg). The neurological deficits were assessed in each group after cerebral ischemia. Brain water content was measured by wet/dry weight method and Infarct volume was observed by TTC staining. Western Blot was used to evaluate the expression level of protein related to ER stress and autophagy in penumbra region of rats treated with GIs (2.5mg/kg) at 24h and 72h after reperfusion. Results: GIs (2.5 and 5mg/kg) treatment significantly reduced neurological deficits, water content, and cerebral infarct volume after stroke. GIs (2.5mg/kg) treatment protected against ischemia/reperfusion-induced ER stress and autophagy. Conclusions: GIs are neuroprotective against ischemic brain injury through the down regulation of ER stress and autophagy.
    The effect of parthenolide on the human pancreatic Panc-1 cells
    LIU Jun-Wei, YAO Wei-Feng, SHEN Guo-Liang, CHENG Jian, LU Yi
    2015, 20(6):  640-644. 
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    Objective to investigate the proliferation inhibition and apoptosis induction effect of parthenolide on human pancreatic Panc-1 cells and the possible mechanisms. Methods The MTT assay was used to assess cytostatic activity induced by parthenolide. Flow cytometry was adopted to evaluate the cell apoptosis after parthenolide treatment. The wound closure and cell invasion assay were employed to observe the cell migration and invasion ability. Western blotting was used to demonstrate expression levels of involved protein such as Bcl-2 and Bax. Results The MTT assay indicated that the pancreatic Panc-1 cells proliferation could be dose-dependently inhibited by parthenoolide. The IC50 was 15μM. Flow cytometry showed that parthenolide induced apoptosis in pancreatic tumor Panc-1 cell line. The wound closure assay showed that parthenolide inhibited migration ability of pancreatic Panc-1 cells. The cell invasion assay indicated that parthenolide reduced the invasion ability of pancreatic Panc-1 cells. The Bcl-2 was down-regulated while the Bax was up-regulated after parthenolide treatment, as shown in western Blotting. Conclusions The parthenolide inhibits the growth, migration invasion, and also induces apoptosis of pancreatic Panc-1 cells. PTL induces apoptosis in Panc-1 cells mainly by influencing several Bcl-2 family members especially the balance of Bcl-2/Bax.
    Sample Size Calculations for Equivalence Clinical Trials by Decomposing β
    LU Meng-Jie, ZHONG Wei-Hua, LIU Yu-Xiu, LI Yong-Chang, MIAO Hua-Zhang
    2015, 20(6):  647-652. 
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    Objective Because the sample size estimations currently used have considered inappropriately the influence of the population mean differences of two groups in equivalence clinical trials, the actual powers could not reach the objective level of power predetermined. This paper was to explore the sample size estimation of equivalence clinical trials which the primary variable follow normal distribution. Methods The formulae of sample size estimation were derived based on the statistical inference principle of equivalence clinical trials incorporated with the decomposition of β and non-central t distribution theory. According to the formula, the sample sizes were estimated under different parameter settings. Monte-Carlo simulations were performed to obtain the corresponding powers respectively. Results The achieved power of Monte-Carlo simulation could coincide with the pre-determined level of power well. It showed that the method possessed correctness to estimate the sample size. Conclusion The method of sample size estimation could be used commonly in equivalence clinical trials with quantitative normal distribution variable.
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    QIN Ling, WU Qiao-Ping, WANG Tian-Ke
    2015, 20(6):  653-659. 
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    Change characteristics of entropy in monitoring sedation depth of dexmedetomidine in patients before parathyroid autologous transplantation
    ZHONG Wei, LI Rui, LI Yun, WENG Li-Jun, WANG Jia-You, CHANG Jiang, JIANG Wei-Wei, PAN Yong-Lu, ZHANG Ye
    2015, 20(6):  665-668. 
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    Objective To evaluate the change characteristics of entropy in monitoring sedation depth of dexmedetomidine when applied in pre – anesthesia induction of patients with chronic renal failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism that were planning to do parathyroidectomy and autotransplantation. Methods Nine ASA physical status Ⅱ~Ⅲ patients with chronic renal failure, aged 18~65 yr, with BMI of 18~25 kg/m2, scheduled for parathyroidectomy were included into Group E, and nine ASA physical status Ⅰ~Ⅱ patients with no systemic disease were included into Group C. Dexmedetomidine injection(drug concentration was 4μg/ml) 0.9mlkg/h was infused intravenously in both groups for 10 minutes before anesthesia induction. Recorded the value of RE and SE before infusion (T0), and 1 min (T1), 5min (T2), 7 min (T3), 11 min (T4) since the infusion started, then calculated D-value of RE-SE. Results Compared with T0, both of RE and SE in Group E was significantly decreased at T4; RE and SE in Group E was significantly lower than Group C at T4, likewise RE-SE at T3. Conclusion To compared with normal patients,entropy was significantly lower in monitoring sedation depth of dexmedetomidine when applied in pre – anesthesia induction of patients with chronic renal failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism.
    Clinical evaluation of continual thoracic paravertebral block guided by nerve stimulator for pulmonary lobectomy with one-lung ventilation
    ZHOU Rong, YAN Min, WAN Zheng-Zuo, ZHANG Wei-Qing
    2015, 20(6):  669-672. 
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    Objective:Discuss the value of clinical application of continual thoracic paravertebral block guided by nerve stimulator for pulmonary lobectomy with one-lung ventilation. Methods:60 patients(ASAⅠ-Ⅱ)scheduled for pulmonary lobectomy with one-lung ventilation (OLV)were randomized into 2 groups : group G+P which combined thoracic paravertebral bolck with general anesthesia versus group G+C which combined thoracic epidural anesthesia with general anesthesia ,both groups inserted catheter into the paravertebral space and epidural space seperately for postoperative anagesia . Following indexes were recorded : MAP and HR at different times-points : before blockage (T0),15 mins after blockage(T1),5mins after patients were placed in lateral decubitus position with double-lung ventilation(T2),15 mins after one-lung ventilation (T3),30 mins after one-lung ventilation (T4),45 mins after one-lung ventilation (T5);Arterial blood gas and mixed venous blood gas; Pulmonary shunt fractions (Qs/Qt) ; PaO2 and PaCO2 at postoperative 2h .6h.12h.24h and 48h; Postoperative pain scores(VAS) both when patients were in quiescent condition (Resting VAS) and had a cough(Cough VAS) at postoperative 2h, 6h,12h.24h .48h . Results:MAP HR descended significantly at T1 than G+P at T0 in group G+C,which had statistical differences between the groups (P<0.05);pulmonary shunt fractions in both groups begun to advance at T2, and no significant statistical differences were noted between the groups(P>0.05); Postoperative Cough VAS in the G+P group at postoperative 6 h.12 h.24h was lower than it in the G+C group. Resting VAS in the G+P group at postoperative 12 h.24h was lower than it in the G+C group (P<0.05); Patients had a higher PaO2 at postoperative 2h and 6h in the G+P group than it in the G+C group (P<0.05). Conclusion:Thoracic Paravertebral block for surgery with one-lung ventilation which had less influences on hemodynamics , exact anaesthetic efficacies ,comparative influences on pulmonary shunt fractions to epidural anesthesia ,and resulted in better postoperative pain relief in motion and better oxygenation had clinical application value .
    Optimized the Dosage Regimen of Piperacillin/Tazobactam in treatment of lower respiratory tract infections based on pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics
    ZHANG Xiao-Min, HONG Bing, YE Jun-Hui, YE Ai-Ju, YU Xian-Guang, XU Ti, LUO Wu-Jun, FEI Wen-Sheng
    2015, 20(6):  677-681. 
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    Abstract AIM:To evaluate the clinical efficacy and clearance rate of pathogens of piperacillin/tazobactam(PIPC/TAZ),time-dependent antibacterial,acquiring the therapy of extended-infusion and continuous infusion in treatment of patients with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), compared with traditional infusion therapy. METHODS:200 inpatients with moderate and severe LRTI in pulmonary department from Jan 2013 to Mar 2014 were randomly divided into experimental group and control group,100 cases each.The cultivated pathogenic bacteria was all susceptible to PIPC/TAZ.A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted.The patients in experimental group received PIPC/TAZ (3.0/0.75g) every 8h by continuous administration using minip- ump for 3h.By comparison,control group received PIPC/TAZ ( 3.0/0.75g ) every 8h by intravenous drip for 30 minutes.Changes of indexes were observed before and after the treatment,and also compared with the clinical effective rate,clearance rate of pathogens and adverse reaction rate after the treatment.RESULTS:The laboratory parameters in d4 and d8 were counted as follows.Differences between the two groups showed statistical significance(P<0.01) in white cell count, neutrophile granulocyte,C - reactive protein and blood oxygen partial pressure.Compared with the clinical effects in d4 and d8,the total effective rate of experimental group were 78.8% and 90.9% ,which were higher than those in control group(58.6% and 81.8% respectively).There was significant difference between the two groups(P<0.01).Meanwhile,the bacterial clearance rate of the two groups were 91.8% and 78.9%,respectively.The differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). Rates of adverse reactions in experimental group and control group were 2% and 3% respectively,without serious adverse reaction .No obvious statistical difference appeared( P > 0. 05).CONCLUSION:The continuous infusion of PIPC/TAZ by micro-pump for 3h is preferable compared with traditional infusion in treating LRTI,which was more reasonable and effective as time-dependent antibacterial.
    Research progress on Pharmacogenetics of warfarin and clinical application
    LIU Jia, WANG Lian-Sheng
    2015, 20(6):  687-693. 
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    Warfarin is widely used as oral anticoagulant drug with narrow therapeutic window, wide variations in dose requirements and patients easily suffer from adverse event such as bleeding. Genetic factor can significantly influence on the stability of the warfarin dose and adverse events. The genes relate of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug transport all can influence on warfarin therapy. The article reviews the current research status of these genes and the progress of clinical application , aiming to comprehensive understanding of the genetic factors effect on warfarin therapy, Providing reference and guidance for personalized treatment.
    Recent progress in targeting Niemann–Pick C1L1 protein for cholesterol gallstone therapy
    CHEN Lu-Lu, ZHOU Hong-Hao, 欧Yang-Dong-Sheng
    2015, 20(6):  694-698. 
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    The etiology of Cholesterol gallstone is complexed which includes changing of biliary lipid secretion, cholesterol crystal, immune reaction in the tissues of the gallbladder, formation of mucin, defection of gallbladder motility and so on. One of the therapeutic approaches to cholesterol gallstones is reducing bile secretion and absorption of cholesterol in intestinal. The expression level of Niemann - Pick C1 proteins has a dual role to the incidence of cholesterol gallstones. In this paper, we reviewed the progress of targeting NPC1L1 protein as a treatment of cholesterol gallstones.
    Recent progress in research of antidiabetic agents for T2DM based on GLP-1 receptor
    ZHANG Hui-Min, LIN Lin, CHEN Yuan-Yuan, LIN Zhong, DU You-Gong, JIANG Zheng-Li
    2015, 20(6):  699-706. 
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    The peptides, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, are two kinds of incretin hormones secreted by the endocrine cells of gut following nutrient absorbed. These two peptides are also called incretin, and the function of them is to promote the secretion of insulin and maintain glucose homeostasis. Because they can be quickly inactivated by Dipeptidyl peptidase -4 (DPP-4) that is widely existing in the body, inhibit the active of DPP-4 can increase the function of GLP-1 and GIP. Thereby the Islet function and glycemic controlling for T2DM will be improved. more and more drugs based on the new target are developed to use for T2DM treatment. In this review, we discuss the relationship between incretin and T2DM, and the function mechanism of GLP-1, and drugs development for T2DM such as GLP-1 mimics and DPP-4 inhibitors.
    Advances in study on effective components of Chinese medicine regulating Nrf2-Keap1-ARE signaling pathway
    GE Meng-Xue, QU Qiang, ZHOU Hong-Hao
    2015, 20(6):  707-712. 
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    Oxidative stress related diseases affect people’s health. Nrf2-Keap1-ARE signaling pathway plays a vital role in the regulation of cellular oxidative stress response, and the downstream phase II detoxification enzymes, antioxidant enzymes and transporters are involved in tumor resistance and anti-oxidative stress. This paper focuses on the structure and function of Nrf2 and Keap1, the regulating mechanism of Nrf2-Keap1-ARE signaling pathway, and introduces effective components of Chinese medicine which can act on the Nrf2-Keap1-ARE signaling pathway. We aim to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical use of traditional Chinese medicine and its effective components, which can be used on prevention and treatment of oxidative stress related diseases.
    Chemical constituents and Pharmacology of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.
    FENG Han, ZHOU Hong-Hao, 欧Yang-Dong-Sheng
    2015, 20(6):  713-720. 
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    Eucommia ulmoide is an ancient species left in tertiary glacier movement. The active phytochemicals found in E.ulmoides are divided into lignans, iridoids, flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, terpenoids and polysaccharide. Eucommia ulmoide displays extensive pharmacological action, as anti-hypertension, anti-hyperlipidemia, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, anti-virus, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, hepatoprotection, renoprotection and anti-osteoporosis. E.ulmoide has long medical history in China, Korea and Japan. This review summarizes the progress in chemistry and pharmacology of E.ulmoides.