Wound healing potential of Tragia involucrata extract in rats

The methanol extract of the roots of Tragia involucrata topically tested at doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg exerted significant wound healing effect in Staphylococcus aureus-induced excision wound in rats.     

拟单性木兰属种子形态、化学鉴别的研究

采用种子外观形态观察、苯酚染色法和愈伤木酚染色法对木兰科拟单性木兰属的乐东拟单性木兰、云南拟单性木兰、光叶拟单性木兰的种子作了区别鉴定,结果表明:3个种的种子外观形态有一定差别,但差异表现不稳定.利用苯酚和愈伤木酚染色法可以通过处理后溶液的不同显色反应区分3个种的种子.     

受伤园林树木的保护与修复技术

介绍了园林绿化工程实践中常见倒伏受伤的园林树木的扶直、扶正、固定、树干疗伤、树洞修复、顶枝保护与修复、树干涂白等技术方法。     

Tilapia Piscidin 4 (TP4) Stimulates Cell Proliferation and Wound Closure in MRSA-Infected Wounds in Mice

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are endogenous antibiotics that directly affect microorganisms, and also have a variety of receptor-mediated functions. One such AMP, Tilapia piscidin 4 (TP4), was isolated from Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus); TP4 has antibacterial effects and regulates the innate immune system. The aim of the present study was to characterize the role of TP4 in the regulation of wound closure in mice and proliferation of a keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT) and fibroblast cell line (Hs-68). In vitro, TP4 stimulated cell proliferation and activated collagen I, collagen III, and keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) gene expression in Hs-68 cells, which induces keratin production by HaCaT cells. This effect was detectable at TP4 concentrations of 6.25 µg/mL in both cell lines. In vivo, TP4 was found to be highly effective at combating peritonitis and wound infection caused by MRSA in mouse models, without inducing adverse behavioral effects or liver or kidney toxicity. Taken together, our results indicate that TP4 enhances the survival rate of mice infected with the bacterial pathogen MRSA through both antimicrobial and wound closure activities mediated by epidermal growth factor (EGF), transforming growth factor (TGF), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The peptide is likely involved in antibacterial processes and regulation of tissue homeostasis in infected wounds in mice. Overall, these results suggest that TP4 may be suitable for development as a novel topical agent for wound dressing.     

白木香茎中内源茉莉酸类和倍半萜类物质对机械伤害的响应

 为揭示伤害信号--茉莉酸类（JAs）对倍半萜可能的调控作用,以3年生白木香[Aquilaria sinensis（Lour.）Gilg]树苗为试材进行机械伤害和外施茉莉酸甲酯（MeJA）处理,测定其茎中内源JAs和倍半萜含量。结果表明,机械伤害处理1 h后,内源JAs含量显著增加,随后迅速下降;伤害处理24 h后又有小幅升高。伤害处理诱导白木香产生3种倍半萜（δ–愈创木烯、α–愈创木烯和α–葎草烯）且含量随着伤害时间延长而增多。外源MeJA处理也能够诱导产生相同种类的倍半萜且诱导强度大于伤害处理。伤害早期（1 h）内源JAs含量升高和伤害后期（48 h）倍半萜含量增多是植物启动相应的防御反应和抵御伤害胁迫的重要机制。     

止痛促愈汤对低位型肛瘘术后创面疼痛及愈合作用的临床观察

目的 观察止痛促愈汤对低位型肛瘘术后创面疼痛及愈合的临床疗效。方法 将70例低位型肛瘘患者随机分为对照组与治疗组各35例,对照组予高锰酸钾溶液熏洗联合红外线照射治疗,治疗组在对照组基础上予止痛促愈汤治疗。14 d后观察创面疼痛、水肿、渗出及肉芽组织形态和创面面积等情况,评价创面愈合时间、愈合率及临床疗效。结果 两组治疗后创面疼痛、水肿、渗出及肉芽组织形态积分和创面面积较治疗前均有改善（P<0.05）,治疗组改善程度优于对照组（P<0.05）;治疗组创面愈合时间短于对照组（P<0.05）,治疗组创面愈合率及临床总有效率均高于对照组（P<0.05）。结论 止痛促愈汤可以改善低位型肛瘘术后创面疼痛、水肿、渗出,促进肉芽组织增生,缩小创面面积,促进创面愈合,提高临床疗效。     

玉米受伤诱导基因Wip1的启动子克隆及表达分析

【目的】植物蛋白酶抑制剂是抵抗动物摄食和病原侵染的重要防御蛋白。玉米Wip1(wound-induced protein)基因属于Bowman-Birk蛋白酶抑制剂(BBI)家族,了解Wip1(wound-induced protein)的启动子活性和Wip1组织表达特性、受胁迫诱导表达情况和在不同受伤时间下的表达模式,为抗虫基因在植物中应用提供新信息。【方法】以玉米叶片组织的cDNA为模板,采用克隆测序技术获得Wip1启动子序列和该基因的cDNA序列。将所得启动子与植物表达载体p1300连接,构建重组表达载体p1300-Wip1-GUS,并采用冻融法将其转入农杆菌LBA4404中。利用农杆菌介导的瞬时表达体系在玉米愈伤组织中对Wip1启动子的表达活性进行分析。利用热酚法提取玉米相应组织的总RNA,纯化后于含甲醛的变性胶中电泳分离,并将RNA转移到尼龙膜上,用[α-32P]dCTP标记探针的Northern blot技术对Wip1在玉米不同组织、不同胁迫条件、不同受伤时间下的表达模式进行分析。【结果】获得的启动子序列全长1 737 bp,cDNA全长512 bp。将含有重组质粒p1300-Wip1-GUS的农杆菌侵染玉米愈伤组织,3 d后,GUS染色显示侵染部位变蓝,说明所克隆的启动子在玉米愈伤中能启动GUS正常表达。基于Northern blot技术的植物组织表达结果显示,正常情况下,Wip1仅在胚芽鞘中有一定的表达,在受伤后的胚芽鞘、根、茎、叶、雌穗、雄穗、花丝及苞叶中均大量表达;在所设置的胁迫处理时间(2 h)内,Wip1不受缺氧、低温、脱水、PEG、ABA、NaCL和IAA胁迫诱导,仅受伤害胁迫诱导表达;Wip1在玉米叶片受伤胁迫下,玉米叶片受伤2 h时,检测到了Wip1表达,4—24 h时表达量迅速提高且处于持续增加趋势。【结论】玉米Wip1特异地受机械伤害诱导表达;Wip1启动子是一种有效的伤害诱导特异性启动子。     

Reactions of goldfish (Carassius auratus) to three suture patterns following full thickness skin incisions

Three different suture patterns (simple interrupted, interrupted horizontal mattress, subcuticular) were placed in a full thickness incision (skin and body wall) of 18 goldfish (Carassius auratus). After 14 days all fish were euthanized using benzocaine solution. The tissue reactions were evaluated by gross visual inspection and histopathological examination. The superficial inflammatory reactions were graded on a scale from 0 (no inflammation) to 3 (severe inflammation). The inflammatory response in histological examination was graded on a scale from 0 (no inflammatory response or normal skin tissue) to 5 (severe inflammatory response and necrosis). The interrupted horizontal mattress induced a moderately severe to severe inflammatory response and necrosis (grades 4–5) but the subcuticular suture induced a very mild to mild inflammatory response (grades 0–1). The simple interrupted suture induced a moderate to moderately severe inflammatory response (grades 2–4). In conclusion, results showed that a subcuticular suture is the most appropriate to use in the closure of a full thickness body wall incision.     

Pack wounds of donkeys and mules in the Northern High Atlas and lowlands of Morocco

Reasons for performing study: Wounds are one of the primary welfare concerns of working equids and are often related to harness or load‐bearing packs. Objectives: To identify and quantify factors associated with the presence of pack wounds in donkeys and mules working in the wood trade in the Midelt (Northern High Atlas) region of Morocco, and to compare wounds of these donkeys and mules to those working in other trades. Methods: The study population comprised equids working in the Midelt region involved in the wood trade. Comparison populations were comprised of equids working in other trades, in the same region and in Khemmiset region (lowlands of Central Morocco). Wounds were numbered and scored according to their severity. Questionnaires were used to gather data from owners, and objective data regarding the animal, berdaa (back‐pack) and load were collected. Data were analysed using multilevel uniand multivariable regression models to allow for clustering of wound sites within an equid. Results: Analysis showed an overall pack wound prevalence of 54% (n = 80/147). The most common site was the withers. Equids working in the wood trade were at increased risk of suffering pack wounds. Equids in the lowland study population were at increased risk of developing pack wounds, and donkeys were at increased risk of suffering pack wounds compared to mules both overall and within the wood trade. Other factors affecting the prevalence of wounds included the cleanliness of the berdaa and the frequency and distances of work imposed on the equid. Conclusion: Pack wounds in donkeys and mules are common in the 2 study regions of Morocco and appear to be associated with work factors including the trade the equids work in, the frequency and distances of work imposed and cleanliness of the pack. Donkeys are more susceptible than mules to developing pack wounds. Potential relevance: These results allow recommendations to be made to owners of equids that may decrease the prevalence of wounds and, therefore, improve welfare and working capability of these equids. Research is required to identify reasons for regional difference in prevalence of pack wounds in equids not working in the wood trade.