组方优化的阳和胶囊对木瓜蛋白酶诱导大鼠骨关节炎的作用研究

目的探讨组方优化的阳和胶囊对木瓜蛋白酶诱导的大鼠骨关节炎的治疗作用及其作用机制。方法采用大鼠膝关节腔内注射10%木瓜蛋白酶和0.03mol/L L-半胱氨酸混合溶液建立大鼠骨关节炎模型。于造模后分别灌胃给予组方优化的阳和胶囊高、中、低剂量及阳性药盐酸氨基葡萄糖(0.13g/kg),每日1次,连续4周。实验期间观察大鼠一般状态,每周测定大鼠膝关节肿胀度。实验结束后测定大鼠膝关节灌洗液中IL-1β、IL-6、TNF-ɑ含量,及关节滑膜组织中糖胺多糖(GAGs)含量。结果实验期间模型组大鼠膝关节显著肿胀(P<0.01),各给药组与模型组相比均有不同程度缓解。组方优化的阳和胶囊高、中剂量组能够显著降低膝关节灌洗液中IL-1β、IL-6、TNF-ɑ的含量(P<0.01),显著增加关节滑膜组织中GAGs含量(P<0.01)。结论组方优化的阳和胶囊对木瓜蛋白酶诱导的大鼠骨关节炎具有治疗作用,其机制可能与降低膝关节灌洗液中IL-1β、IL-6、TNF-ɑ的水平和增加关节滑膜组织中GAGs的含量有关。     

Evaluation the effects of dextromethorphan and midazolam on morphine induced tolerance and dependence in mice

The main aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dextromethorphan and midazolam and their combination on morphine tolerance and dependence in mice. In the present study, different groups of mice were rendered randomly and received morphine (50 mg kg(-1), s.c.), morphine (50 mg kg(-1), s.c.) + Dextromethorphan (25, 50 and 75 mg kg(-1), i.p.), morphine (50 mg kg(-1), s.c.) + midazolam (0.5, 1 and 2 mg kg(-1), i.p.), morphine (50 mg kg(-1), s.c.) + [Dextromethorphan (25 mg kg(-1), i.p. ) + midazolam (0.5 mg kg(-1), i.p.)] once a day for four days. Tolerance was assessed by administration of morphine (9 mg kg(-1), i.p.) on fifth day. Withdrawal symptoms (markers for dependence) was assessed by administration of naloxone (4 mg kg(-1), i.p.) 2 h after co-administration of morphine with either Dextromethorphan or midazolam or their combination. Results showed that pretreatment with Dextromethorphan or midazolam decreased the degree of tolerance and withdrawal symptoms significantly. Additionally co-administration ofDextromethorphan and midazolam couldn't decreased the tolerance and dependence significantly. From these results it may concluded that Dextromethorphan and midazolam alone or in combination could prevent the development of morphine induced tolerance and dependence. These effects can be related to the N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist behavior of Dextromethorphan and GABA-receptor agonist property of midazolam.     

The effect of Rosa damascena essential oil on the amygdala electrical kindling seizures in rat

We investigated the effect of Rosa damascena Mill, essential oil on the development of induced amygdala kindling seizures. Male Wistar rats were implanted with one tripolar and two monopolar electrodes in right basolateral amygdala and dura surface, respectively. The control group was injected solvent of essential oil and two experimental groups were injected 750 and 1000 mg kg(-1) of essential oil (ip), 30 min before a daily kindling stimulation. The number of stimulations required for the first appearance of seizure stages was significantly larger in two experimental groups than in control group. Mean after discharge duration was significantly different and essential oil reduced the increase of after discharge duration. Mean after discharge amplitude was also shorter in the groups treated with essential oil than in control group. Duration time for 5th stage of seizure at fully-kindled rats was significantly shorter in two experimental groups than control group. These results suggest that Rosa damascena essential oil significantly retarded the development of seizure stages and possesses the ability to counteract kindling acquisition. The flavonoids of Rosa damascena may act via GABAA receptors as previous studies have proposed for flavonoids of other medicinal plants. More detailed studies are recommended to define the effective component(s) of Rosa on different types of epilepsy.     

Antidiabetic effect of essential oil from Artemisia sieberi growing in Jordan in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of essential oil extracted from aerial parts of Artemisia sieberi in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats. Fifty rats were divided into five groups of 10 each. Group I normal rats received 1 mL day(-1) of dimethyl sulfoxide (control); group II normal rats received a single dose (80 mg kg(-1) b.wt.) of essential oil extract of Artemisia sieberi; group III diabetic rats received 1 mL day-of dimethyl sulfoxide; group IV diabetic rats received the oil extract (80 mg kg(-1) b.wt.); group V diabetic rats received metformin (14.2 mg kg(-1) b.wt.). All treatments were orally administered once a day for six weeks. Changes in blood glucose concentration, body weight and food and water intake were measured and the data obtained were compared with that of metformin. The essential oil extract significantly (p < 0.05) lowered blood glucose level as well as food and water intake in diabetic rats accompanied by an increase in body weight gain with no apparent side effect when compared with untreated diabetic rats. These effects were found to be closely similar to that of metformin, a common antidiabetic drug. On other hand, no apparent improvement on body weight gain in diabetic rats treated with metformin. In addition, for all parameters measured, the oil extract showed no effect in normal rats. In conclusion, the essential oil of Artemisia sieberi exhibited antidiabetic activity in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Present findings support the possible use of the essential oil of Artemisia sieberi as a remedy for diabetes mellitus in humans.     

In vivo degradation and stimulating effect of phaseolin on nitrogen secretion in rats

In short-term feeding experiments, about 78% of the phaseolin administered to rats was degraded regardless of the amounts of phaseolin intubated. In contrast, the total N found in the feces increased rapidly and exceeded the original administered amounts. The bulk of N output was not immunologically related to the glycoprotein. The effects of phaseolin on the stimulation of endogenous N secretion in the small intestine were confirmed from the results of acute experiments. Phaseolin fragments, derived from the breakdown of the native protein, when reapplied intragastrically to rats, were broken down further and to a similar extent as the original glycoprotein and were even more potent related to stimulation of N secretion. It is suggested that this secretagogue biological activity of phaseolin and not its resistance to gut proteolysis, is the main reason for the poor nutritional value of this glycoprotein.     

Effect of L-arginine Oral Supplementation on Response to Myocardial Infarction in Hypercholesterolemic and Hypertensive Rats

The well known metabolic functions of L-arginine have been recently increased with the discovery of its role as the substrate for the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO), which has emerged as an endogenous signaling molecule with potential therapeutic implications for cardiovascular disease. Steady-state levels of NO are derived in part from dietary sources. It has been reported that supplementation of L-arginine reduces atherosclerosis in rabbits and reduces the arterial pressure in hypertensive rats. Therefore, we investigated the effect of L-arginine supplementation using a group of induced hypercholesterolemic rats and a group of spontaneously hypertensive rats; the infarcted area in cardiac tissue of both groups was measured during the response to myocardial infarction in the ischemia-reperfusion model. Hypercholesterolemic rats supplemented with 170 mg kg⁻¹ of L-arginine showed a significant (P ≤ 0.05) reduction in total cholesterol (25.2%) and LDL (27.8%). Spontaneously hypertensive rats supplemented with L-arginine presented a significant reduction (20.3%) in mean blood pressure (P ≤ 0.05). The index infarcted area / total heart area, in both: hypercholesterolemic and hypertensive rats supplemented with L-arginine, showed a significant 36% and 29% of cardio protection (P ≤ 0.05) effect, respectively. Dietary supplementation with L-arginine may represent a potentially novel nutritional strategy for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.     

西洋参总皂苷对心肌缺血再灌注损伤大鼠血液流变学的影响

目的探究西洋参总皂苷(AGS)对心肌缺血再灌注损伤大鼠血液流变学的影响;方法正常雌性Wistar大鼠50只随机分为5组,分别为假手术组、模型组、AGS 25 mg/kg剂量组、AGS 50 mg/kg剂量组、AGS100 mg/kg剂量组。各组大鼠连续灌胃7 d后进行缺血再灌注损伤处理,缺血30 min再灌120 min,观察血液流变学相关指标变化。结果与假手术组比较,模型组大鼠血小板粘附率、血小板聚集率及最大聚集率、全血粘度和血浆粘度均显著升高(P0.01);与模型组比较,给药组大鼠血小板粘附率、血小板聚集率及最大聚集率、全血粘度和血浆粘度均均明显降低(P0.05或P0.01)。结论 AGS可显著改善心肌缺血再灌注后的血液流变性,改善大鼠血液循环,对大鼠心肌缺血再灌注损伤具有明显保护作用。     

Supplementary effect of spirulina on hematological status of rats during pregnancy and lactation

The effect of Spirulina on iron status was assessed based on hemoglobin, packed cell volume, serum iron, total iron binding capacity and ferritin levels of rats during pregnancy and lactation. Rats were fed 5 different kinds of diets (casein, Spirulina, wheat gluten, Spirulina + wheat gluten, Spirulina without additional vitamins and minerals) each providing 22 percent protein. Diets containing Spirulina alone or in combination with wheat gluten resulted in significantly higher iron storage and hemoglobin contents than casein and wheat gluten diets during the first half of pregnancy and lactation. Wheat gluten diet result in the smallest increase in hemoglobin levels and iron stores compared to other diets. The values of serum iron and iron binding capacity remained unchanged with different diets. Spirulina appears to be effective in improving the iron status of rats during pregnancy and lactation.     

鲜人参与生晒参对高脂饮食和STZ诱导的2型糖尿病大鼠的降血糖作用

目的研究生晒参与未经炮制加工的新鲜人参对高脂饮食和链脲佐菌素(STZ)诱导致糖尿病大鼠的降糖作用。方法 60只雄性Wistar大鼠随机抽取8只作为正常对照组,其余大鼠用高脂饲料喂养加小剂量链脲佐菌素(STZ)的方法建立实验性2型糖尿病大鼠模型,筛选造模成功大鼠,随机分为模型组,胰岛素治疗组(0.5U/kg皮下注射),生晒参(RS-1:600mg/kg,灌胃给药)组,鲜人参(RS-2:600mg/kg,灌胃给药)组。实验灌胃给药8周后进行空腹血糖,胆固醇(TC),甘油三酯检测(TG)检测。结果空腹血糖结果表明,生晒参组和鲜人参组较模型组均有改善,鲜人参组效果表现显著(P0.05),所有给药组的总胆固醇,甘油三酯检测均下降,但并没有显着改变,不具统计学显着性(P0.05)。结论本研究表明,生晒参与鲜人参具有改善糖尿病大鼠血糖和血脂的紊乱作用,其中鲜人参比生晒参具有更好的效果。     

Effects of Plant Extracts on the Reversal of Glucose-Induced Impairment of Stress-Resistance in Caenorhabditis elegans

Enhanced blood glucose levels are a hallmark of diabetes and are associated with diabetic complications and a reduction of lifespan. In order to search for plant extracts that display preventive activities in such a scenario, we tested 16 extracts used in human nutrition for their survival enhancing activities in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Nematodes were exposed for 48 h to 10 mM glucose in the absence or presence of 0.1 % extract. Thereafter, survival was measured at 37 °C. Extracts made from coffee, kola, rooibos and cinnamon, did not influence the glucose-induced reduction of survival. Those made from ginseng, camomile, lime blossom, paraguay tea, balm, rhodiola, black tea, or knotgrass all extended the lifespan of the glucose-treated nematodes significantly but did not rescue survival completely. Extracts from the leaves of blackberries, from hibiscus, elderberries, or jiaogulan completely countered the glucose-induced survival reduction. A potent activation of the proteasome was shown for the most preventive extracts suggesting a more efficient degradation of proteins impaired by glucose. In conclusion, we present a simple animal model to screen for plant extracts with potency to reverse glucose toxicity. Extracts from blackberry leaves, hibiscus, elderberries, and jiaogulan were identified as very potent in this regard whose exact mechanisms of action appear worthwile to investigate at the molecular level.     

Vasorelaxation, induced by Dictyota pulchella (Dictyotaceae), a brown alga, is mediated via inhibition of calcium influx in rats

This study aimed to investigate the cardiovascular effects elicited by Dictyota pulchella, a brown alga, using in vivo and in vitro approaches. In normotensive conscious rats, CH(2)Cl(2)/MeOH Extract (CME, 5, 10, 20 and 40 mg/kg) from Dictyota pulchella produced dose-dependent hypotension (-4 ± 1; -8 ± 2; -53 ± 8 and -63 ± 3 mmHg) and bradycardia (-8 ± 6; -17 ± 11; -257 ± 36 and -285 ± 27 b.p.m.). In addition, CME and Hexane/EtOAc Phase (HEP) (0.01-300 μg/mL) from Dictyota pulchella induced a concentration-dependent relaxation in phenylephrine (Phe, 1 μM)-pre-contracted mesenteric artery rings. The vasorelaxant effect was not modified by the removal of the vascular endothelium or pre-incubation with KCl (20 mM), tetraethylammonium (TEA, 3 mM) or tromboxane A(2) agonist U-46619 (100 nM). Furthermore, CME and HEP reversed CaCl(2)-induced vascular contractions. These results suggest that both CME and HEP act on the voltage-operated calcium channel in order to produce vasorelaxation. In addition, CME induced vasodilatation after the vessels have been pre-contracted with L-type Ca(2+) channel agonist (Bay K 8644, 200 nM). Taken together, our data show that CME induces hypotension and bradycardia in vivo and that both CME and HEP induce endothelium-independent vasodilatation in vitro that seems to involve the inhibition of the Ca(2+) influx through blockade of voltage-operated calcium channels.     

绿茶改善慢性肾衰竭大鼠肾功能的实验研究

采用“单肾切除加腺嘌呤灌胃法”建立大鼠慢性肾衰竭模型。治疗组用绿茶液灌胃,对照组用尿毒清溶液灌胃。每周测24h尿蛋白定量1次,给药4周后处死大鼠,取血测血清肌酐（SCr）、尿素氮（BUN）、血钙、血磷、红细胞计数、血红蛋白含量。实验结果表明,绿茶能够显著改善大鼠整体状况、降低24h尿蛋白量、改善肾功能、缓解肾性贫血,说明绿茶对单侧肾切除后腺嘌呤性慢性衰竭大鼠的肾功能具有一定的改善作用。     

The effect of algal protein diets on the regeneration of serum and liver proteins in protein depleted rats

The protein quality of algaeSpirulina platensis was evaluated biochemically in adult albino rats by serum protein regeneration studies. Rats depleted for 12 days were repleted for 15 days with diets containing 10% protein derived from algae, methionine supplemented algae, or casein. On protein depletion, the activity of the hepatic enzymes, succinic dehydrogenase and alanine aminotransferase, were lowered while the activity of alkaline phosphatase increased. Protein repletion with algal and casein diets resulted in an increased activity of succinic dehydrogenase and alanine amino transferase and a decrease in alkaline phosphatase activity. However, the levels of these three enzymes were lower with the algal than with the casein diets. Algal diets regenerated serum protein effectively though to a slightly lesser extent than casein.     

The effect of curcumin (active substance of turmeric) on the acetic acid-induced visceral nociception in rats

In the present study, the effect of chronic oral administration of curcumin in the presence or absence of morphine and noloxone was investigated on the visceral nociception induced by acetic acid in rats. Intraperitoneal injection of acetic acid (1 mL, 2%) produced contractions in the abdominal musculature (writhes). The latency time to the beginning of the first writhe was measured and the total number of writhes in the 1 h after acetic acid injection was counted. The latency time to the beginning of the first writhe was significantly (p < 0.05) increased and the number of writhes was significantly (p < 0.05) decreased by curcumin (20 and 40 mg kg(-1) body weight). The same results were obtained after subcutaneous injection of morphine (1 mg kg(-1) b.wt.). Naloxone at the dose of 1 mg kg(-1) body weight had no effect on pain intensity. Curcumin significantly (p < 0.05) enhanced the effect of morphine on the visceral pain responses, however did not reverse the effect of naloxone. Present data suggest that in the acetic acid-induced visceral nociception of rats, curcumin may produce an antinociceptive effect and the endogenous analgesic opioid system is involved in the curcumin-induced antinociception.     

Changes induced by infestation on some chemical properties of cowpea seeds

Three cowpea varieties were used in the present study,Insect susceptible popular variety, `Ife-brown' (IFB), an improved varietyfor insect resistance IT 81D-975 (1975) and a local black cowpea varietywith a white hilium adapted to diverse habitats, `Akidi' (AKD).Cowpea seeds were infested with Callosobruchus maculatus. Crudeprotein content of infested and uninfested whole cowpea flour and proteinconcentrate was determined. Prolamin contents of flour and proteinconcentrates were evaluated. Fat content, free fatty acid and peroxidevalues of cowpea seeds were also determined. All determinations werecarried out in infested and uninfested cowpea seeds in 3 replicates for eachdetermination. Emulsion properties of cowpea seeds stored in 3 containers,plastic cans (PC) and polyethylene bags (white and black WPB/BPB) weremonitored on a biweekly basis for 24 weeks.Varietal differences existed in the protein, fat and prolamin contents ofcowpeas. Infestation reduced the contents of these nutrients in all cases. Free fatty acid contents and peroxide values were increased by >100%. Infestation reduced the prolamin content by > 25% inall cases. Varietal differences also existed in emulsion capacities of cowpeaflours; IFB and 975 formed better and more stable emulsions than AKDflour. Storage in plastic cans led to better retention of the emulsionproperties of the cowpeas.     

茶多酚诱导肿瘤细胞凋亡及机理探讨

细胞凋亡的研究不仅对肿瘤的发生和发展的基本理论具有重要意义，而且更会影响肿瘤的防治与治疗，本文综述了茶多酚及其儿茶素诱导肿瘤细胞凋亡的常用研究方法和诱导机理的探讨，以期为茶多酚和儿茶素药效药理的深入研究及其在抗癌药物的研究和开发上提供参考。