Single-cell transcriptomic atlas of goat ovarian aging

Background The ovaries are one of the first organs that undergo degenerative changes earlier in the aging process,and ovarian aging is shown by a decrease in the number and quality of oocytes.However,little is known about the molecular mechanisms of female age-related fertility decline in different types of ovarian cells during aging,especially in goats.Therefore,the aim of this study was to reveal the mechanisms driving ovarian aging in goats at single-cell resolution.Results For the first time,we surveyed the single-cell transcriptomic landscape of over 27,000 ovarian cells from newborn,young and aging goats,and identified nine ovarian cell types with distinct gene-expression signatures.Functional enrichment analysis showed that ovarian cell types were involved in their own unique biological processes,such as Wnt beta-catenin signalling was enriched in germ cells,whereas ovarian steroidogenesis was enriched in granulosa cells(GCs).Further analysis showed that ovarian aging was linked to GCs-specific changes in the antioxidant system,oxidative phosphorylation,and apoptosis.Subsequently,we identified a series of dynamic genes,such as AMH,CRABP2,THBS1 and TIMP1,which determined the fate of GCs.Additionally,FOXO1,SOX4,and HIF1A were identified as significant regulons that instructed the differentiation of GCs in a distinct manner during ovarian aging.Conclusions This study revealed a comprehensive aging-associated transcriptomic atlas characterizing the cell typespecific mechanisms during ovarian aging at the single-cell level and offers new diagnostic biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for age-related goat ovarian diseases.

Polo-like kinase 1 as a biomarker predicts the prognosis and immunotherapy of breast invasive carcinoma patients

Invasive breast carcinoma(BRCA)is associated with poor prognosis and high risk of mortality.Therefore,it is critical to identify novel biomarkers for the prognostic assessment of BRCA.Methods:The expression data of polo-like kinase 1(PLK1)in BRCA and the corresponding clinical information were extracted from TCGA and GEO databases.PLK1 expression was validated in diverse breast cancer cell lines by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)and western blotting.Single sample gene set enrichment analysis(ssGSEA)was performed to evaluate immune infiltration in the BRCA microenvironment,and the random forest(RF)and support vector machine(SVM)algorithms were used to screen for the hub infiltrating cells and calculate the immunophenoscore(IPS).The RF algorithm and COX regression model were applied to calculate survival risk scores based on the PLK1 expression and immune cell infiltration.Finally,a prognostic nomogram was constructed with the risk score and pathological stage,and its clinical potential was evaluated by plotting calibration charts and DCA curves.The application of the nomogram was further validated in an immunotherapy cohort.Results:PLK1 expression was significantly higher in the tumor samples in TCGA-BRCA cohort.Furthermore,PLK1 expression level,age and stage were identified as independent prognostic factors of BRCA.While the IPS was unaffected by PLK1 expression,the TMB and MATH scores were higher in the PLK1-high group,and the TIDE scores were higher for the PLK1-low patients.We also identified 6 immune cell types with high infiltration,along with 11 immune cell types with low infiltration in the PLK1-high tumors.A risk score was devised using PLK1 expression and hub immune cells,which predicted the prognosis of BRCA patients.In addition,a nomogram was constructed based on the risk score and pathological staging,and showed good predictive performance.Conclusions:PLK1 expression and immune cell infiltration can predict post-immunotherapy prognosis of BRCA patients.

Development and optimization of object detection technology in pavement engineering: A literature review

Due to the rapid advancement of the transportation industry and the continual increase in pavement infrastructure,it is difficult to keep up with the huge road maintenance task by relying only on the traditional manual detection method.Intelligent pavement detection technology with deep learning techniques is available for the research and industry areas by the gradual development of computer vision technology.Due to the different characteristics of pavement distress and the uncertainty of the external environment,this kind of object detection technology for distress classification and location still faces great challenges.This paper discusses the development of object detection technology and analyzes classical convolutional neural network(CNN)architecture.In addition to the one-stage and two-stage object detection frameworks,object detection without anchor frames is introduced,which is divided according to whether the anchor box is used or not.This paper also introduces attention mechanisms based on convolutional neural networks and emphasizes the performance of these mechanisms to further enhance the accuracy of object recognition.Lightweight network architecture is introduced for mobile and industrial deployment.Since stereo cameras and sensors are rapidly developed,a detailed summary of three-dimensional object detection algorithms is also provided.While reviewing the history of the development of object detection,the scope of this review is not only limited to the area of pavement crack detection but also guidance for researchers in related fields is shared.

Exploring the bioactive compounds of Feiduqing formula for the prevention and management of COVID-19 through network pharmacology and molecular docking

Background:To explore the effective chemical constituents of Feiduqing formula for prevention and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).Methods:The compounds and action targets of twelve herbal medicines in Feiduqing formula were collected via Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analytic Platform.The genes corresponding to the targets were queried through the UniProt database.The“herbal medicine-ingredient-target”network was established by Cytoscape software.The Gene Ontology function enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis were performed by Database for Annotation,Visualization and Integrated Discovery.Molecular docking was used to analyze the binding force of core active compounds of Feiduqing formula with PTGS2,HSP90AA1,SARS-CoV-23CL hydrolase and angiotensin converting enzyme II(ACE2).Results:The“herbal medicine-ingredient-target”network included 434 nodes and 1948 edges,including 222 components such as quercetin,kaempferol,luteolin,etc.The key targets are PTGS2,HSP90AA1,PTGS1,ESR1,AR,NOS2,etc.Gene Ontology function enrichment analysis revealed 2530 items,including RNA polymerase II-specific,response to oxidative stress,transcription factor activity,etc.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment screened 169 signal pathways,including Human cytomegalovirus infection,Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus infection,Hepatitis B,Hepatitis C,IL-17,TNF,etc.The results of molecular docking showed that quercetin,luteolin,β-sitosterol,stigmasterol and other core active compounds have a certain degree of affinity with PTGS2,HSP90AA1,SARS-CoV-23CL hydrolase and ACE2.Conclusion:The active compounds of Feiduqing formula may have a therapeutic effect on COVID-19 pneumonia through the action on PTGS2,HSP90AA1,SARS-CoV-23CL hydrolase and ACE2,and regulating many signaling pathways.

DNA barcoding in herbal medicine: Retrospective and prospective

DNA barcoding has been widely used for herb identification in recent decades,enabling safety and innovation in the field of herbal medicine.In this article,we summarize recent progress in DNA bar-coding for herbal medicine to provide ideas for the further development and application of this tech-nology.Most importantly,the standard DNA barcode has been extended in two ways.First,while conventional DNA barcodes have been widely promoted for their versatility in the identification of fresh or well-preserved samples,super-barcodes based on plastid genomes have rapidly developed and have shown advantages in species identification at low taxonomic levels.Second,mini-barcodes are attractive because they perform better in cases of degraded DNA from herbal materials.In addition,some mo-lecular techniques,such as high-throughput sequencing and isothermal amplification,are combined with DNA barcodes for species identification,which has expanded the applications of herb identification based on DNA barcoding and brought about the post-DNA-barcoding era.Furthermore,standard and high-species coverage DNA barcode reference libraries have been constructed to provide reference se-quences for species identification,which increases the accuracy and credibility of species discrimination based on DNA barcodes.In summary,DNA barcoding should play a key role in the quality control of traditional herbal medicine and in the international herb trade.

泡沫金属结构对单孔射流冲击沸腾传热特性的影响分析

本文以电子氟化液(HFE-7100)为工质,实验研究了光滑表面和泡沫金属敷设表面的单孔射流冲击沸腾传热特性,观测了两种表面下的流动和气泡行为。结果表明,泡沫金属结构对射流冲击沸腾传热有显著强化效果:泡沫金属敷设表面的沸腾起始点过热度比光滑表面低14.9 K;泡沫金属敷设表面周围流体中的气泡直径更大;在泡沫金属结构和气泡运动扰流的耦合作用下,泡沫金属敷设表面的流场更为复杂。

Rare synchronous colorectal carcinoma with three pathological subtypes: A case report and review of the literature

BACKGROUND Synchronous colorectal carcinomas(SCRC)are two or more primary colorectal carcinomas identified simultaneously or within 6 mo of the initial presentation in a single patient.Their incidence is low and the number of pathological types of SCRC is usually no more than two.It is very unusual that the pathological findings of a patient with SCRC show more than two different pathological subtypes.Here,we report a rare case of SCRC with three pathological subtypes.CASE SUMMARY A 75-year-old woman who had no previous medical history or family history was admitted to the hospital because of intermittent hematochezia for more than a month.Colonoscopy displayed an irregularly shaped neoplasm of the rectum,a tumor-like lesion causing intestinal stenosis in the descending colon,and a polypoidal neoplasm in the ileocecum.Subsequently,she underwent total colectomy,abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer,and ileostomy.After operation,the pathological report showed three pathological subtypes including well-differentiated adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon,moderately differen-tiated adenocarcinoma of the descending colon,and mucinous adenocarcinoma of the rectum.She is now recovering well and continues to be closely monitored during follow-up.CONCLUSION Preoperative colonoscopy examination,imaging examination,and extensive intraoperative exploration play important roles in reducing the number of missed lesions.

闭式热虹吸管强化传热研究进展

介绍了闭式热虹吸管的工作原理和性能表征方式,从固有参数和操作条件两个方面对闭式热虹吸管强化传热研究进行了综述,阐述通过改变工质种类、充液率、结构参数、表面处理、加热功率、运行温度、倾角和冷却介质流量等因素对闭式热虹吸管性能影响的主要机理。归纳总结了上述因素对闭式热虹吸管传热性能影响的研究现状和变化规律,并指出目前闭式热虹吸管强化传热研究中的不足和局限性。建议研究中应确定各性能影响因素之间的协同关系,消除其他因素的影响,扩大所研究变量变化范围。此外建议将闭式热虹吸管强化传热研究与封闭空间内沸腾和冷凝等传热传质过程强化机理研究相结合,完善传热传质理论及计算公式。

妥布霉素滴眼液联合泪道冲洗探通在治疗婴幼儿泪囊炎中的应用

目的:观察妥布霉素滴眼液联合泪道冲洗探通在治疗婴幼儿泪囊炎中的应用效果。方法:选择2018-01/2019-12期间我院收治的婴幼儿泪囊炎患儿158例174眼,根据就诊顺序随机分为观察组和对照组,观察组79例85眼,对照组79例89眼。观察组采用妥布霉素滴眼液联合泪道冲洗探通治疗,对照组单纯采用泪道冲洗探通术治疗。评价两组患儿的治疗疗效,记录并比较两组患儿泪道探通成功次数、并发症发生率、治疗前后的炎症细胞因子水平变化[白细胞介素6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、高敏C反应蛋白(hs-CRP)]和家属满意度。结果:观察组疗效总有效率和一次探通成功率显著高于对照组(91.8%vs 76.4%,94.1%vs 80.9%,P<0.05);治疗后观察组IL-6、TNF-α、hs-CRP炎症细胞因子水平显著低于对照组(P<0.05);观察组并发症发生率显著低于对照组(4.7%vs 14.6%,P<0.05);观察组患儿家属满意度显著高于对照组(96.2%vs 82.3%,P<0.05)。结论:妥布霉素滴眼液联合泪道冲洗探通治疗婴幼儿泪囊炎能显著强化治疗效果,提高一次治疗成功率,控制局部感染性炎症,减少术后并发症的发生,家属满意度高。

氨基酸离子液体/Pebax膜的制备及CO_(2)分离测试

为了提高聚醚共聚酰胺(Pebax1657)的CO_(2)分离性能,利用氨基酸离子液体(AAIL)改性Pebax材料制备AAIL/Pebax共混膜,通过红外分析、热重分析、差示扫描量热、X射线衍射对AAIL/Pebax膜进行表征。结果表明,AAIL与Pebax发生物理共混,AAIL的加入提高了膜的热稳定性能。对CO_(2)进行气体分离性能测试,确定了氨基酸离子液体的含量、操作压力和温度对气体渗透性能的影响。结果表明,氨基酸离子液体的加入使得CO_(2)的渗透性和CO_(2)/N_(2)选择性均有所提升,当AAIL的质量分数为0.8%时,CO_(2)的渗透系数为101.03 Barrer、CO_(2)/N_(2)选择性为91.84,达到最优,对比Pebax1657纯膜CO_(2)的渗透系数提高了66.47%,CO_(2)/N_(2)选择性提高了86.14%,突破了2008年Robeson上限。

Combination of acoustic radiation force impulse imaging, serological indexes and contrast-enhanced ultrasound for diagnosis of liver lesions

AIM To assess the value of combined acoustic radiation force impulse(ARFI) imaging, serological indexes and contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) in distinguishing between benign and malignant liver lesions. METHODS Patients with liver lesions treated at our hospital were included in this study. The lesions were divided into either a malignant tumor group or a benign tumor group according to pathological or radiological findings. ARFI quantitative detection, serological testing and CEUS quantitative detection were performed and compared. A comparative analysis of the measured indexes was performed between these groups. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curves were constructed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of ARFI imaging, serological indexes and CEUS, alone or in different combinations, in identifying benign and malignant liver lesions. RESULTS A total of 112 liver lesions in 43 patients were included, of which 78 were malignant and 34 were benign. Shear wave velocity(SWV) value, serum alpha-fetoprotein(AFP) content and enhancement rate were significantly higher in the malignant tumor group than in the benign tumor group(2.39 ± 1.20 m/s vs 1.50 ± 0.49 m/s, 18.02 ± 5.01 ng/m L vs 15.96 ± 4.33 ng/m L, 2.14 ± 0.21 d B/s vs 2.01 ± 0.31 d B/s; P < 0.05). The ROC curve analysis revealed that the areas under the curves(AUCs) of SWV value alone, AFP content alone, enhancement rate alone, SWV value + AFP content, SWV value + enhancement rate, AFP content + enhancement rate and SWV value + AFP content + enhancement rate were 85.1%, 72.1%, 74.5%, 88.3%, 90.4%, 82.0% and 92.3%, respectively. The AUC of SWV value + AFP content + enhancement rate was higher than those of SWV value + AFP content and SWV value + enhancement rate, and significantly higher than those of any single parameter or the combination of any two of parameters.CONCLUSION The combination of SWV, AFP and enhancement rate had better diagnostic performance in distinguishing between benign and malignant liver lesions than the use of any single parameter or the combination of any two of parameters. It is expected that this would provide a tool for the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant liver lesions.

CTLA-4 and MDR1 polymorphisms increase the risk for ulcerative colitis:A meta-analysis

AIM:To evaluate the correlations between cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen-4(CTLA-4) and multidrug resistance 1(MDR1) genes polymorphisms with ulcerative colitis(UC) risk.METHODS:Pub Med,EMBASE,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,CBM databases,Springerlink,Wiley,EBSCO,Ovid,Wanfang database,VIP database,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,and Weipu Journal databases were exhaustively searched using combinations of keywords relating to CTLA-4,MDR1 and UC. The published studies were filtered using our stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria,the quality assessment for each eligible study was conducted using Critical Appraisal Skill Program and the resultant high-quality data from final selected studies were analyzed using Comprehensive Meta-analysis 2.0(CMA 2.0) software. The correlations between SNPs of CTLA-4 gene,MDR1 gene and the risk of UC were evaluated by OR at 95%CI. Z test was carried out to evaluate the significance of overall effect values. Cochran's Q-statistic and I2 tests were applied to quantify heterogeneity among studies. Funnel plots,classic fail-safe N and Egger's linear regression test were inspected for indication of publication bias.RESULTS:A total of 107 studies were initially retrieved and 12 studies were eventually selected for metaanalysis. These 12 case-control studies involved 1860 UC patients and 2663 healthy controls. Our major result revealed that single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs) of CTLA-4 gene rs3087243 G > A and rs231775 G > A may increase the risk of UC(rs3087243 G > A:allele model:OR = 1.365,95%CI:1.023-1.822,P = 0.035; dominant model:OR = 1.569,95%CI:1.269-1.940,P < 0.001; rs231775 G > A:allele model:OR = 1.583,95%CI:= 1.306-1.918,P < 0.001; dominant model:OR = 1.805,95%CI:1.393-2.340,P < 0.001). In addition,based on our result,SNPs of MDR1 gene rs1045642 C > T might also confer a significant increases for the risk of UC(allele model:OR = 1.389,95%CI:1.214-1.590,P < 0.001; dominant model:OR = 1.518,95%CI:1.222-1.886,P < 0.001).CONCLUSION:CTLA-4 gene rs3087243 G > A and rs231775 G > A,and MDR1 gene rs1045642 C > T might confer an increase for UC risk.

基于新工科理念的应用化学专业创新创业能力培养体系建设

为了适应新技术、新业态的发展需要,增强学生创新知识转化能力和创新创业能力,推进辽宁省和精细化工行业的技术发展和产业升级,我校依据专业优势、地域特色及社会需求,建立了适应新工科人才培养要求的创新创业培养体系,并对应用化学专业的办学定位、人才培养目标以及教学模式、平台建设、创新创业教育进行了系统设计和全方位改革,取得了一些成效和经验。

Social functions of relaxed open-mouth display in golden snub-nosed monkeys(Rhinopithecus roxellana)

Relaxed open-mouth display serves important social functions in relation to submission, reconciliation affiliation and reassurance among non-human primate societies; however, quantitative evidence on this behavior remains insufficient among multi-level social groups. From July to November 2016, we examined four potential functions of the relaxed open-mouth display during pairwise, intra-unit social interactions among 18 free-ranging adult and sub-adult golden snub-nosed monkeys(Rhinopithecus roxellana) who belonged to three one-male, multi-female units(OMU) at Dalongtan, Shennongjia National Park China. Results showed that: compared with no relaxed open-mouth display,(1) the occurrence of displacement by a dominant individual approaching a subordinate was lower and the distance of the subordinate to the approaching dominant was shorter when the subordinate showed open-mouth display;(2) relaxed open-mouth display reduced the probability of continued attack for victims of aggression and allowed victims to achieve closer proximity to the aggressor during post-conflict periods;(3) relaxed open-mouth display by dominant individuals allowed them to achieve closer proximity to subordinates; and(4) the exchange of relaxed open-mouth display had a greater impact on the outcome of interactions than one individual alone giving this signal. These findings suggest that relaxed open-mouth display serves important functions regarding submission, reconciliation, affiliation and reassurance in coordinating social interactions within OMUs in golden snub-nosed monkeys.

Rapid Authentication of the Poisonous Plant Gelsemium elegans by Combining Filter-Paper-Based DNA Extraction and RPA–LFD Detection

Numerous plants and animals are edible and officinal,but some can be poisonous.There is sometimes confusion between poisonous and non-poisonous materials because of similarities in their morphologies.Consequently,the unwitting intake of poisonous plant or animal material has resulted in poisoning cases and sometimes in death,especially for situation in the wild.Rapid and accurate authentication of toxic species is essential for establishing and adopting optimal and urgent treatment for patients in such cases,and can be life-saving or can at least minimize the damage to health.Unfortunately,most of the current species authentication methods,including DNA barcoding,loop-mediated isothermal amplification(LAMP),chromatography technologies,and other methods,depend on professional equipment and a specialist laboratory,which are impracticable for real-time application in the field.It is therefore crucial to develop a rapid,accurate,and specific authentication method for poisonous species that does not require any equipment.

COPOLYMERIZATION OF ETHYLENE AND PROPYLENE WITH (CpCH_2CH_2CH=CH_2)_2MCl_2(M=Zr,Hf)AND Cp_2ZrCl_2 CATALYSTS

(CpCH_2CH_2CH = CH_2)_2MCl_2(M=Zr, Hf)/MAO and Cp_2ZrCl_2/MAO (Cp=cyclopentadienyl; MAO=methylaluminoxane) catalyst systems have been compared for ethylene copolymerization to investigate the influence of theligand and transition metal on the polymerization activity and copolymer properties. For both CH_2CH_2CH=CH_2 substitutedcatalysts the catalytic activity decreased with increasing propene concentration in the feed. The activity of the hafnocenecatalyst was 6～8 times lower than that of the analogous zirconocene catalyst, ^(13)C NMR analysis showed that the copolymerobtained using the unsubstituted catalyst Cp_2ZrCl_2 has greater incorporatien of propene than those produced byCH_2CH_2CH=CH_2 substituted Zr and Hf catalysts. The melting point, crystallinity and the viscosity-average molecularweight of the copolymer decreased with an increase of propenc concentration in the feed. Both CH_2CH_2CH= CH_2 substitutedZr and Hf catalysts exhibit little or no difference in the melting point and crystallinity of the produced copolymers. However,there are significant differences between the two zirconocene catalysts. The copolymer produced by Cp_2ZrCl_2 catalyst havemuch lower T_m and X_c than those obtained with the (CpCH_2CH_2CH=CH_2)_2ZrCl_2 catalyst. The density and molecular weightof the copolymer decreased in the order: (CpCH_2CH_2CH=CH_2)_2HfCl_2>(CpCH_2CH_2CH=CH_2)_2ZrCl_2>Cp_2ZrCl_2. The kineticbehavior of copolymerizaton with Hf catalyst was found to be different from that with Zr catalyst.

基于VOF模型对两相闭式热虹吸管传热性能及机理的模拟研究

建立数值模型对两相闭式热虹吸管进行模拟研究,验证并分析了模型的可行性.通过设定加热功率分别为207. 35 W、276. 46 W、345. 58 W、414. 69 W、483. 81 W、552. 92 W、622. 04 W,工质分别为纯水和乙醇,倾角分别为30°、45°、60°、75°、90°,利用可视化技术结合沸腾传热机理分析加热功率、工质种类、倾角对两相闭式热虹吸管传热性能的影响.结果表明:不发生传热恶化的情况下铜-纯水、铜-乙醇两相闭式热虹吸管总热阻均随加热功率增大而减小;研究范围内,铜-纯水两相闭式热虹吸管最佳加热功率在414. 49～552. 92 W之间;相同加热功率条件下,铜-乙醇两相闭式热虹吸管传热性能更佳,且有更大的临界热流密度;加热功率为207. 35 W时,铜-乙醇两相闭式热虹吸管最佳倾角在45°～75°之间.

Molecular Identification of Chinese Materia Medica and Its Adulterants Using ITS2 and <i>psbA-trnH</i>Barcodes: A Case Study on Rhizoma Menispermi

Rhizoma Menispermi, derived from the rhizoma of Menispermum dauricum DC., is one of the most popular Chinese medicines. However Rhizoma Menispermi is often illegally mixed with other species in the herbal market, including Aristolochia mollissimae Hance, which is toxic to the kidneys and potentially carcinogenic. The use of DNA barcoding to authenticate herbs has improved the management and safety of traditional medicines. In this paper, 49 samples belonging to five species, including 34 samples of M. dauricum, from different locations and herb markets in China were collected and identified using DNA barcoding. The sequences of all 34 samples of Rhizoma Menispermi are highly consistent, with only one site variation in internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) of nuclear ribosomal DNA and no variations in the psbA-trnH region. The intra-specific genetic distance is much smaller than inter-specific one. Phylogenetic analysis shows that both sequences allow the successful identification of all species. Nearest distance and BLAST1 methods for the ITS2 and psbA-trnH regions indicate 100% identification efficiency. Our research shows that DNA barcoding can effectively distinguish Rhizoma Menispermi from its adulterants from both commercial and original samples, which provides a new and reliable way to monitor commercial herbs and to manage the modern medicine market.

两相闭式热虹吸管的强化传热

介绍了在蒸发段内置铜弹簧的两相闭式热虹吸管(强化管)新型结构.研究强化管的传热性能,并与光滑管进行了比较.在实验中强化管与光滑管的蒸发段充满了去离子水,并测定强化管与光滑管在200 W、275 W、350 W、425 W、500 W加热功率下的传热性能.结果表明:强化管在蒸发段与冷凝段的温差比光滑管的低,且温度分布较为均匀.根据实验数据,强化管的等效对流传热系数比光滑管的增加了10%~15%,传热效率提高了8%~14%.最后对强化管实验数据进行回归整理,得到内置弹簧的强化管的等效对流换热系数与加热功率的关系式.

In vitro effects of buyang huanwu decoction and its ingredients on inhibiting the specific binding of ~3H-platelet activating factor to its receptor in rabbits

BACKGROUND： Pharmacologic action of traditional Chinese medicine compound is the comprehensive effect of various ingredients, and the interactions of various ingredients are closely correlated with the final effect. In order to reveal the compatibility mechanism of buyang huanwu decoction （BHD）＇s prescription in treating and preventing ischemic cerebrovascular disease, we need to explore the effect and relation of ingredients in prescription except for considering the effect of each ingredient on the whole prescription. OBJECTIVE： To study the effect of BHD and its ingredients in the prescription on the specific binding of 3H-platelet activating factor （PAF） to its receptor （PAFR）in rabbits in vitro, and to analyze the action of each ingredient in the prescription. DESIGN： A decomposed recipe study based on orthogonal test. SETTING： Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. MATERIALS： Five healthy adult New Zealand rabbits of either gender were provided by the Experimental Animal Center of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese medicine. The prescription herbal pieces were purchased from Foshan Kangpu Pharmaceuticals Company and Jianmin Pharmaceuticals Company, and were appraised by Professor Yanchen Xu from College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 3H-PAF was supplied by Amersham Co,Ltd.（Specific activity： 6.475 TBq/mmol;batch number：200402）; PAF standard by Biomol Co., Ltd.（batch number： P1318V）. METHODS： This experiment was carried out in the Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine between September and December 2004. ①The seven influencing factors were selected： such as Shenghuangqi , Dangguiwei, Chishao, Dilong, Taoren, Honghua, Chuanxiong. Each factor was divided into two levels, selected or not selected. The tests were arranged according to L8 （27） orthogonal test table. ②The specific binding of 3H-PAF to its receptors in rabbits was measured by radioligand binding assay. The inhibitory rate of the specific binding was used as an assessing index. The inhibitory action of and on 3H-PAF to PAFR binding was analyzed and compared in vitro. The inhibitory action of each ingredient in the prescription BHD on 3H-PAF to PAFR binding was investigated and compared in vitro by direct analysis and analysis of variance of orthogonal test. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Effect of 8 prescriptions for L8 （27） orthogonal test table on the specific binding inhibition rate of 3H-PAF and PAFR. RESULTS： According to results of variance analysis of orthogonal test, the inhibitory action of each ingredient in the prescription BHD on 3H-PAF to PAFR binding from the highest to the lowest was in turn Honghua, ShenghuangqL Taoren, Dilong, DangguiweL Chuanxiong, Chishao. Honghua, Shenghuangqi, Taoren, Dilong, Danguiwei were major influence factors to 3H-PAF to PAFR in rabbits （F = 187.829,144.446,59.521,5.018,4.265, P 〈 0.05- 0.01）, but Chuanxiong and Chishao had not obviously inhibitory effect. The specific binding inhibition rate of prescriptions （except Shenghuangqi ） was obviously higher than that of one of prescriptions （Shenghuangqi included）. CONCLUSION： The results of orthogonal test show that Honghua, ShenghuangqL Taoren, Dilong, Dangguiwei are major influencing factors to inhibit binding of sH-PAF to PAFR in rabbits, among which, Honghua is the strongest in ingredients of prescription BHD. The results also reveal that Shenghuangqi is able to weaken the inhibitory effect and to prevent the strong inhibitory effect of blood-activating drugs in BHD.