氨基寡糖素对西瓜枯萎病的防治试验

研究了0.5%氨基寡糖素对西瓜枯萎病的防治效果.试验结果表明,在第2次处理后36 d,喷施0.5%氨基寡糖素1次,2次对西瓜枯萎病的防效分别达64.1%,83.8%;调查时还发现.氨基寡糖素处理区西瓜植株健壮,根系发达,最终产量高、品质好.     

7种生物菌剂对西瓜枯萎病的防治作用

采用育苗接种生物菌剂的方法,研究7种生物菌剂对西瓜苗期生长的影响和对枯萎病的防治效果。结果表明:处理S1(绿色木霉菌剂)、S4(枯草芽孢杆菌菌剂)和S6(西瓜专用菌剂)对西瓜的促生效果较为显著,株高、茎粗、地上部鲜质量、根冠比、壮苗指数等指标高于对照。生物菌剂对西瓜枯萎病都有一定的防治效果,与各自对照相比,早佳8424病情指数降低了76.2~92.8,西农8号病情指数降低了37.0~54.6,且对于2个品种的防病效果均以S6最为显著。进一步研究发现,枯草芽孢杆菌菌株对西瓜枯萎病菌生理小种1的生长发育有明显抑制作用,对峙培养抑菌率达67.75%,分生孢子萌发数目仅为对照的24.4%,对病原菌的持续抑制作用达49.3%。综上,S6在西瓜促生和防治西瓜枯萎病两方面的综合效果最好,且其菌株对西瓜枯萎病菌生长和孢子萌发有明显的抑制作用。     

露地重茬西瓜错季避病栽培技术

<正>瓜类枯萎病是西瓜生产最主要的土壤连作病害之一,据调查,发病瓜田一般减产约15%,严重的达80%,甚至绝产绝收,特别是重茬栽培,发病更为严重。该病最适发病温度为18~23℃,属于中温性病害。近几年我们开展了露地栽培西瓜枯萎病的发病规律试验,发现气温连续3d以上高于35℃,会抑制西瓜枯萎病发病。我们开展了不同播期露地重茬西瓜枯萎病试验,4月10日播种的露地重茬西瓜,枯萎病株发病率达90.2%;5月10日播种的露地重茬西瓜,枯萎病株发病率达78.3%;6月10日和7月10日播种的露     

茼蒿不同部位浸提液对西瓜枯萎病菌的抑制作用

以西瓜枯萎病菌为研究对象,采用生长速率法,研究了茼蒿茎叶、根、根际区土壤3个部位浸提液对西瓜枯萎病菌的化感作用,以期为茼蒿中抑菌活性成分的分离纯化提供参考依据。结果表明:3个部位的水浸提液对西瓜枯萎病菌的生长均有一定的抑制作用,在100.00mg·mL~(-1)的浓度下抑制率分别为53%、49%、45%,经邓肯氏差异分析,3个部位间抑菌率差异不显著。随着浸提液浓度的降低,抑制率呈现出降低的趋势。经室内毒力测定,3个部位的EC_(50)分别为86.256、84.648、106.876mg·mL~(-1)。综合比较,茎叶浸提液的抑菌效果较强。     

九省(市)西瓜枯萎病菌形态及致病性比较

<正> 1 病菌的来源西瓜枯萎病是威胁西瓜生产最严重的病害,全国各省市瓜区都有发生,但发生轻重不同,为了探明各省市西瓜枯萎病菌是否属于同一菌系,其致病性强弱有无差异等,则进行了不同省市西瓜枯萎病菌形态和致病性比较,西瓜枯萎病菌菌株由全国西瓜抗病育种协作组的九省市(湖南、南京、合肥、阜     

四倍体与二倍体西瓜苗期接种枯萎病菌生理小种1的抗性差异

以23组同源二倍体和四倍体西瓜为试验材料,在幼苗1叶1心时期用伤根法接种枯萎病菌生理小种1,比较二倍体和四倍体西瓜苗期枯萎病抗性差异。鉴定结果显示,除了‘浙2选’四倍体西瓜发病指数为72,对枯萎病菌生理小种1表现为轻抗外,其余二倍体和四倍体组合均为感病类型。与二倍体西瓜相比,四倍体幼苗发病时间明显滞后,发病症状较轻,四倍体比二倍体抗枯萎病,在‘Yu15’‘黄枚’‘郑州3号’‘返祖1号’‘89选9’‘小红玉’等不同倍性组合间的枯萎病抗性差异尤为明显。这些苗期鉴定结果可以为多倍体西瓜抗病育种提供参考。     

棕榈酸对西瓜枯萎病及土壤生化性状的影响

选取设施西瓜连作土壤,以西瓜品种"翠玉"为试材,采用盆栽试验,研究不同浓度的外源棕榈酸对西瓜枯萎病发病率、土壤化学性状及土壤酶活性的影响。结果表明:随着棕榈酸浓度升高,西瓜枯萎病菌发病率逐渐降低。与0mmol·kg~(-1)棕榈酸(对照)相比,各浓度棕榈酸显著提高土壤脲酶和中性磷酸酶的活性,降低或显著降低了土壤蔗糖酶的活性;与对照相比,随着棕榈酸升高,土壤速效氮、速效钾含量和pH呈下降趋势;而土壤有效磷和有机质含量呈上升趋势。与对照相比,0.5mmol·kg~(-1)棕榈酸显著增加土壤有效磷含量。1.5mmol·kg~(-1)棕榈酸显著降低了土壤速效钾的含量。土壤碱解氮含量、脲酶活性与西瓜枯萎病发病率显著负相关。土壤速效钾含量、蔗糖酶活性与西瓜枯萎病发病率显著正相关。综上所述,不同浓度棕榈酸均在一定程度上影响土壤化学性状和土壤酶活性,降低了西瓜枯萎病发病率。     

西瓜枯萎病菌PCR分子检测方法研究

【目的】西瓜枯萎病是一种严重危害西瓜生产的世界性土传真菌病害,快速及时地检测出西瓜枯萎病菌,对西瓜枯萎病的早期监控预测及后期防治具有重要意义。【方法】利用镰孢属尖孢镰刀菌基因组的数据库,设计筛选西瓜枯萎病菌的特异引物,基于普通PCR技术建立快速简便的分子检测体系,对接种过的西瓜植株和土壤进行检测验证。【结果】该引物可获得556 bp的特异性扩增片段,体系的灵敏度为365 pg·μL~(-1)。利用PCR检测体系对感病西瓜植株和土壤进行检测,结果显示在抗感品种接种1～5 d后都能检测到西瓜枯萎病菌,而此时植株没有病症,后期检测到的病菌量与其病情指数有一定的相关性;检测接种过的土壤的灵敏度为5×102cfu·g~(-1),而在此密度的病菌土壤中,西瓜植株的发病株率较低。【结论】建立了一套基于普通PCR技术分子检测体系,可用于感病植株和土壤的西瓜枯萎病菌快速及时检测,为指导西瓜枯萎病的早期预测以及制定综合防治措施提供重要的参考依据。     

枯萎镰刀病菌侵染西瓜幼苗的过程特征

<正>目的与意义:西瓜枯萎病是由尖镰孢菌西瓜专化型侵染引起的维管束系统病害,是国内外西瓜生产上最严重的病害之一,已成为制约西瓜生产的主要障碍。而有关枯萎病菌侵染途径及植株抗病反应机制尚不明确。本项研究以期明确西瓜枯萎病菌在西瓜幼苗中的侵染过程,及其侵染后西瓜植株的组织结构变化与相关防卫基因的表达,进而探     

不同来源西瓜枯萎病的致病力差异

温室苗期接种鉴定表明,来自我国不同西瓜产区的西瓜枯萎病菌(Fusariumoxysporum f.sp. niveum)其致病力存在显著差异;同一来源的西瓜枯萎病菌经不同的葫芦科作物和不同抗性水平的西瓜寄主繁殖后其致病力无显著变异;西瓜抗病品种具有抗侵染能力。     

番茄枯萎病防治药剂的筛选

以咪鲜胺、咯菌腈、戊唑醇、异菌脲和腐霉利等为试验药剂,开展番茄枯萎病菌的抑菌试验,并对抑制效果好的药剂进行复配试验,筛选出对番茄枯萎病菌抑制效果好的浓度及复配比例。结果表明,咪鲜胺和咯菌腈对番茄枯萎病菌菌丝生长的抑制作用显著。0.1μg·mL-1咪鲜胺对枯萎病菌的抑菌率为73.8%,EC50为0.02μg·mL^-1;0.1μg·mL^-1咯菌腈对枯萎病菌的抑菌率为48.7%,EC50为0.17μg·mL^-1。0.1μg·mL^-1咪鲜胺和0.1μg·mL^-1咯菌腈以体积比为2∶8进行复配时,抑制效果最佳,抑菌率为91.1%。研究结果对化学药剂的科学合理使用提供理论依据,为防治番茄枯萎病提供重要信息。     

Inhibitory effect of high-dose Xuezhikang on inflammatory response induced by percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with unstable angina

AIM: To study the inhibitory effect of high-dose Xuezhikang,administered before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on inflammatory response induced by PCI in patients with unstable angina (UA).METHODS: All patients with UA in class Ⅲ and ⅡB according to Braunwald classification were considered for inclusion in the present study.Finally,196 patients received Xuezhikang treatment 72 h before coronary angiography and successfully performed PCI with elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) level (>3 mg/L) were randomised to 2 groups: 1.2 g/d of Xuezhikang as group A,or 2.4 g/d of Xuezhikang as group B.The levels of CRP were measured at baseline,after 3 days of therapy (before procedure) and 48 hours after PCI.The patients were followed-up for 6 months for major adverse coronary events and left ventricular ejection fraction.RESULTS: There was no significant difference in the mean CRP level among the two randomized groups (P>0.05),however,after three days of pharmacological treatment,there was significantly reduced CRP content in group A ［(5.44±1.57） mg/L vs （4.04±1.54） mg/L,P<0.05］ and in group B ［(5.42±1.36） mg/L vs （3.60±1.14） mg/L,P<0.05］ compared with admission.Measurements performed 48 hours after the procedure revealed a marked CRP level increase in group A (up to 9.22 mg/L±5.03 mg/L) and an obvious increase in groups B (up to 4.97 mg/L±1.75 mg/L,P<0.05) compared with pre-procedure.The serum level of CRP in B group was distinctly lower than that in A group before (P<0.05) and after the procedure (P<0.05),respectively.Major adverse coronary events during the 6-month clinical follow-up occurred less in group A than that in group B ［21/104 (20.2%) vs 9/92 (9.8%); patients,P<0.05］.Follow-up echocardiography revealed lower left ventricular ejection fraction in group A than that in group B (55.41%±10.93% vs 59.30%±9.99%,P<0.05).CONCLUSION: High-dose Xuezhikang therapy,administered before PCI,has better inhibition effect than low-dose on inflammatory response induced by PCI in patients with UA.Attenuation of inflammatory response may be crucial for the reduction of coronary events following invasive coronary interventions.     

冬虫夏草固体发酵物水提液抗疲劳作用初步研究

通过研究冬虫夏草(Ophiocordyceps sinensis)固体发酵物水提液对负重小鼠游泳时间的影响,初步探讨其抗疲劳作用。结果表明:与阴性对照组相比,灌胃喂养冬虫夏草固体发酵物水提液的小鼠负重游泳时间显著延长,证明在本试验条件下冬虫夏草固体发酵物具有显著的抗疲劳作用。     

Microencapsulation of clove essential oil improves its antifungal activity against Penicillium digitatum in vitro and green mould on Navel oranges

?Relatively high levels of clove essential oil (CEO) necessary for in vivo inhibition of postharvest pathogens imply that its antifungal activity should be reinforced. Hence, this study aimed to determine whether microencapsulation technology enhances the antifungal activity of CEO against Penicillium digitatum, the causal agent of citrus green mould, in vitro and on Navel oranges. Microencapsulation of CEO resulted in a respective reduction of minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum fungicidal concentration from 500 μg/ml to 125 μg/ml and 250 μg/ml, indicating the enhancement of fungistatic and fungicidal activity with respect to that of the pure oil. CEO microcapsules had the best control of lesion diameter and decay development (0.79 mm, 8.64%) in Navel oranges after 5 days’ storage at 25°C, followed by pure oil treatment (4.2 mm, 55.56%). In the vapour phase, CEO microcapsules also exhibited the highest ability to control green mould of Navel oranges. Furthermore, CEO microcapsules showed stronger suppressive activity of spore germination and germ tube elongation of P. digitatum than pure oil. These results indicate that the antifungal activity of CEO was considerably enhanced when it was converted into a microcapsule.     

Correlation between intracellular magnesium and expression of beta 2-adrenergic receptor mRNA in the lung of C57BL/6 asthmatic mice

AIM: To explore the effect of intracellular magnesium on expression of beta 2-adrenergic receptor mRNA in the lung of C57BL/6 asthmatic mice. METHODS: Ninety-six healthy, 4-6 weeks old and female C57BL/6 mice, weighting (12±2) g, were randomly divided into the following A, B, C, D groups with 24 mice in each group. The mice were sensitized and challenged by ovalbumin to establish the asthmatic model. A and B groups were fed with magnesium deficient diet. C and D groups were fed with normal magnesium level diet. B and D groups were injected intraperitoneally with 0.2 mL sulphate salbutamol solution after OVA provocation. A and C groups were injected intraperitoneally with 0.2 mL saline as control. Eight mice in each group were randomly taken out at 1 d, 21 d, 34 d to detect plasma Mg2+, intracellular Mg2+, the beta 2-AR mRNA and protein in lung tissue. RESULTS: No significant difference in plasma Mg2+, intracellular Mg2+, the beta 2-AR mRNA and protein in lung tissue among all groups at 1st d was observed (P>0.05, respectively). Plasma Mg2+, intracellular Mg2+, the beta 2-AR mRNA and protein in lung tissue in group C at 21st d and 34th d were significantly higher than those in group A at 21st d and 34th d ［21st d:(0.84±0.09)mmol/L vs 0.57±0.10)mmol/L, (2.39±0.14)mmol/L vs (2.11±0.08) mmol/L,(0.75±0.09)pmol/g vs (0.59±0.06)pmol/g, (88.50±8.50)pmol/g vs (60.10±7.70)pmol/g, P<0.05, respectively; 34th d:(0.67±0.10)mmol/L vs (0.51±0.09)mmol/L, (2.17±0.08)mmol/L vs (2.05±0.09)mmol/L,(0.61±0.05)pmol/g vs (0.53±0.06)pmol/g, (76.60±7.10)pmol/g vs (58.00±7.60)pmol/g, P<0.05, respectively］. Also, plasma Mg2+, intracellular Mg2+, the beta 2-AR, mRNA and protein of lung tissue in group D at 21st d and 34th d were significantly higher than those in group B at 21st d and 34th d ［21st d:(0.95±0.33)mmol/L vs (0.46±0.09)mmol/L,(2.32±0.18)mmol/L vs (1.87±0.14)mmol/L,(0.73±0.10)pmol/g vs (0.43±0.07)pmol/g, (96.90±8.00)pmol/g vs (47.90±4.90)pmol/g, P<0.05, respectively; 34th d:(0.71±0.10)mmol/L vs (0.31±0.08)mmol/L, (1.66±0.13)mmol/L vs (1.45±0.16)mmol/L,(0.40±0.07)pmol/g vs (0.33±0.05)pmol/g, (61.50±3.20)pmol/g vs (35.30±7.10)pmol/g, P<0.05, respectively］.CONCLUSION: The expression of β2-adrenergic receptor mRNA in the lung of C57BL/6 asthmatic mice with deficient intracellular magnesium is suppressed and C57BL/6 asthmatic mice with deficient intracellular magnesium are even easier to induce downregulation of β2-adrenergic receptor when β2-AR agonist is administered.     

Effects and mechanisms of shikonin on the radiation sensitization of human ovarian cancer cell line SKOV-3

Objective: To investigate the radiosensitizing?effect and the underlying mechanism of shikonin on the human ovarian cancer cell line SKOV-3. Methods: The viability of SKOV-3 cells after treating with different concentrations (0,5,10,20,40,8 0 and 120 μg/mL) of shikonin was measured by MTT assay; The survival rate of SKOV-3 cells after treating with different doses(0,2,4,6 and 8 Gy) of x-ray radiotherapy was testet by clone forming assay.The SKOV-3 cells were divided into 4 groups: the Control group (Control group), the Shk group (8μg/mL Shk treatment), the 8 Gy group (8 Gy X-ray radiotherapy treatment) and the Shk + 8 Gy group (8 Gy μg/mL Shk treatment for 48 hours, followed by 8 Gy X-ray radiotherapy treatment). The cell cycle was examined by PI staining using flow cytometry and the phosphorylation of PI3K and AKT levels were analyzed by western blotting in each group. Results: In the ranged of 0-80μg/mL, shikonin decreased SKOV-3 cell viability in a concentration-dependent manner（P<0.05）. The value of IC50 was 38.54±0.57 μg/mL. Compared with radiotherapy alone, the survival curve was markedly shit to the left after shikonin combined radiotherapy（P<0.05）. The value of radiotherapy sensitization ratio (SER) was 1.45±0.05. Moreover, Compared with 8 Gy alone group, the percentage of G2/M phase and the phosphorylation levels of PI3K and AKT were decreased in Shk+8 Gy group（P<0.05）. Conclusion: Shikonin could increase the radiosensitivity of SKOV-3, and the mechanism may be related to attenuat radiation-induced the G2/M phase arrest and inhibition of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.     

Intervention of Lipo-PGE1 on liver blood perfusion by different time and medication: a empirical study

AIM: To explore the effect and mechanism of liposome prostaglandin E₁(Lipo-PGE₁) on liver blood perfusion by different time and medication.METHODS: Twelve healthy adult dogs were injected with Lipo-PGE₁₁ μg/kg via left small saphenous vein at speed of 0.05 μg·kg^-1·min^-1.Liver computed tomography perfusion imaging (CTPI) was performed on 0,5,15 and 30 min,and the value of hepatic arterial perfusion (HAP),portal vein perfusion (PVP) and total liver perfusion (TLP) among groups were compared.The impacts of Lipo-PGE₁ on liver haemodynamics at different time were investigated.Twenty-four health dogs were randomly divided into four groups: control group,peripheral vein group,hepatic artery group and superior mesenteric artery group.Liver CTPI was performed at 5 min after 1 μg/kg Lipo-PGE₁ administration in those groups.The values of HAP,PVP and TLP were compared and effects of Lipo-PGE₁ on liver blood flow by different medication were observed.RESULTS: The values of liver perfusion (mL·min^-1·mL^-1) at 0,5,15 and 30 min after 1 μg/kg Lipo-PGE₁ administration via vein were as follows: HAP: 0.22 ±0.65,0.24±0.65,0.22±0.69,0.22±0.06;PVP: 1.22±0.40,1.88±0.59,1.55±0.55,1.29 ±0.57;TLP: 1.44±0.42,2.12±0.61,1.77±0.56,1.51±0.58,respectively.No significant difference in HAP among groups was observed,but in PVP and TLP,significant differences (F=3.812,P<0.05;F=3.805,P<0.05) among groups were found.The values of PVP and TLP were most obviously increased at 5 min,and the values of PVP and TLP were still on the high level at 15 min and 30 min.The values of liver perfusion (mL·min^-1·mL^-1) by different medication were as fellows: HAP: 0.22±0.06,0.24±0.06,0.31±0.07,0.26±0.05;PVP: 1.28±0.38,2.33±0.41,2.37±0.55,2.83±0.94;TLP: 1.50±0.40,2.57±0.42,2.67± 0.58,3.09±0.94,respectively.No significant difference in HAP among groups (F=2.248,P>0.05) was found,but in PVP and TLP group,significant differences (F=6.892,P<0.01;F=7.802,P<0.01) among groups were observed.In addition,superior mesenteric artery group showed higher value of PVP and TLP than other methods.CONCLUSION: Lipo-PGE₁ obviously increases liver blood perfusion,especially for portal vein perfusion.Interventional technology provides an effective pathway to improve hepatic perfusion.     

粗毛纤孔菌不同极性萃取物对α-葡萄糖苷酶的抑制作用及抗氧化活性研究

为探讨粗毛纤孔菌(Inonotus hispidus)子实体对α-葡萄糖苷酶抑制作用及体外抗氧化活性的影响,采用系统溶剂萃取法对粗毛纤孔菌甲醇粗提物进行萃取,得到石油醚、乙酸乙酯、正丁醇极性萃取物。选用福林酚比色法、α-葡萄糖苷酶活性抑制法、1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼(DPPH)和2,2-联氮-二(3-乙基-苯并噻唑-6-磺酸)二铵盐(ABTS)自由基清除法以及铁离子还原能力(FRAP)试验测定不同极性萃取物总酚含量及对α-葡萄糖苷酶抑制作用和抗氧化能力影响。结果表明,在4种不同极性萃取物中,乙酸乙酯萃取物的多酚提取率最高,为(10.21±0.03)%;其次是正丁醇萃取物(4.85±0.18)%,甲醇萃取物(1.85±0.04)%,石油醚萃取物(1.07±0.02)%。1000μg·mL^-1时,乙酸乙酯萃取物对α-葡萄糖苷酶的抑制率最高,为(98.17±0.60)%,其次是正丁醇萃取物(88.60±0.68)%,甲醇萃取物(50.62±1.32)%,石油醚萃取物(6.12±0.60)%。250μg·mL^-1、500μg·mL^-1、1000μg·mL^-1乙酸乙酯萃取物的铁离子还原能力显著高于阳性对照2,6-二叔丁基对甲酚(P<0.05)。     

Effect of endoplasmic reticulum stress protein BiP on type 2 diabetic neuropathic pain in rats treated with curcumin

AIM: To investigate the effects of immunoglobulin heavy chain-binding protein (BiP),an endoplasmic reticulum stress protein, on mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT), thermal withdrawal latency (TWL), spinal dorsal horn and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) in type Ⅱ diabetic neuropathic pain rats treated with curcumin. METHODS: The rats were fed with a high-fat and high-fructose diet for 8 weeks to induce insulin resistance, and then were intraperitoneally injected with streptozotocin (STZ, 35 mg/kg). Eighty-one rats were selected into experimental design as their blood glucose ≥ 16.7 mmol/L 3 d after STZ injection and their MWT and TWL were decreased to 85% of the baseline values 14 d after STZ injection. The rats were divided into 3 groups (n=27 each): DNP group: type 2 diabetic neuropathic pain; DCur group: type 2 diabetic neuropathic pain and intraperitonal injection of curcumin at a dose of 100 mg·kg^-1·d^-1; DSC group: type 2 diabetic neuropathic pain and intraperitonal injection of corn oil at a dose of 4 mL/kg. Another 27 normal SD male rats fed with normal forage were adopted as control group (C group). MWT and TWL were measured at the time points of 3 d, 7 d and 14 d after curcumin injection. The lumbar segment 4~6 of the spinal cord and the corresponding DRG were removed at the same time. The expression of BiP was determined by immunohistochemical staining and Western blotting. RESULTS: Compared with C group, the rats in DNP group developed hyperglycemia and a decrease in MWT and TWL, as well as an increase in the activity of BiP in spinal dorsal horn and DRG (P<0.05). Compared with DNP group, the rats in DCur group at the time point of 7 d significantly attenuated mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia, and these effects were correlated with the inhibition of BiP hyper-activation at the time point of 14 d after treatment with curcumin (P<0.05). No significant difference of MWT, TWL and the expression of BiP between DNP group and SC group was observed. CONCLUSION: BiP participates in the pathogenesis of type Ⅱ diabetic neuropathic pain. Curcumin attenuates the MWT and TWL in type 2 diabetic neuropathic pain rats. The mechanism may be involved in the inhibition of BiP expression by curcumin.     

Effects of human urotensin II on ischemia/reperfusion injury in isolated perfused rat hearts

AIM: To investigate the effects of human urotensin II (hUII) on ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in isolated rat hearts. METHODS: In the ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) model of isolated perfused rat hearts, the effects of hUII pretreatment on cardiac function was monitored with cardiac function software of MFL Lab200. ATP, total calcium, and malondialdehyde (MDA) content in myocardium were detected. The coronary perfusion flow (CPF) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity in coronary effluent were measured during reperfusion. RESULTS: In the hUII pretreated group, the release of LDH from myocardium was lower [(78.3±18.1)U/L] than I/R group [(109.3±23.9) U/L, P< 0.05], with decreased contents of MDA and calcium in myocardium (decreased by 24% and 27%, respectively, P< 0.05) and an increased myocardial ATP content [(3.8±0.4)μmol/g dw vs (2.2±0.4)μmol/g dw, P< 0.05)]. At the same time, hUII pretreatment increased CPF [(5.4±0.7) mL/min vs (3.8±0.8) mL/min in I/R group, P< 0.05], reduced left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) by 20% ( P< 0.05) with increased±d p /d t max [(217±38) kPa/s and (119±18) kPa/s vs (173±29) kPa/s and (82±25) kPa/s in I/R groups, respectively, P< 0.05]. hUII pretreatment also increased natrite/natrate (NO₂^-/NO₃^-) content in coronary effluent [(52.2±12.0)μmol/L vs (32.1±10.2)μmol/L in I/R group, P< 0.05)]. CONCLUSION: hUII pretreatment attenuated I/R injury in isolated perfused rat hearts. The protective mechanism might be associated with NO-mediated coronary vasodilation.