It is widely accepted that hydrogeochemistry of saline springs is extremely important to understand the water circulation and evolution of saline basins and to evaluate the potential of potassium-rich evaporites.The K...It is widely accepted that hydrogeochemistry of saline springs is extremely important to understand the water circulation and evolution of saline basins and to evaluate the potential of potassium-rich evaporites.The Kuqa Basin,located in the northern part of the Tarim Basin in Northwest China,is a saline basin regarded as the most potential potash-seeking area.However,the origin and water circulation processes of saline springs have yet to be fully characterized in this saline basin.In this study,a total of 30 saline spring samples and 11 river water samples were collected from the Qiulitage Structural Belt(QSB)of the Kuqa Basin.They were analyzed for major(K^+,Ca2^+,Na^+,Mg2^+,SO42-,Cl-and HCO3-)and trace(Sr2^+and Br-)ion concentrations,stable H-O-Sr isotopes and tritium concentrations in combination with previously published hydrogeochemical and isotopic(H-O)data in the same area.It is found that the water chemical type of saline springs in the study area belonged to the Na-Cl type,and that of river water belonged to the Ca-Mg-HCO3-SO4 type.The total dissolved solid(TDS)of saline springs in the QSB ranged from 117.77 to 314.92 g/L,reaching the brine level.On the basis of the general chemical compositions and the characteristics of the stable H-O-Sr isotopes of saline springs,we infer that those saline springs mainly originated from precipitation following river water recharging.In addition,we found that saline springs were not formed by evapo-concentration because it is unlikely that the high chloride concentration of saline springs resulted in evapo-concentration and high salinity.Therefore,we conclude that saline spring water may have experienced intense evapo-concentration before dissolving the salty minerals or after returning to the surface.The results show that the origin of salinity was mainly dominated by dissolving salty minerals due to the river water and/or precipitation that passed through the halite-rich stratum.Moreover,there are two possible origins of saline springs in the QSB:one is the infiltration of the meteoric water(river water),which then circulates deep into the earth,wherein it dissolves salty minerals,travels along the fault and returns to the surface;another is the mixture of formation water,or the mixture of seawater or marine evaporate sources and its subsequent discharge to the surface under fault conditions.Our findings provide new insight into the possible saltwater circulation and evolution of saline basins in the Tarim Basin.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the chemical characters of water-extract of Baqi Lingmao formula(巴芪灵猫方,BQLM formula)and its effects on anti-liver injury in model mice and live cells.METHODS:BQLM formula was composed of ...OBJECTIVE:To investigate the chemical characters of water-extract of Baqi Lingmao formula(巴芪灵猫方,BQLM formula)and its effects on anti-liver injury in model mice and live cells.METHODS:BQLM formula was composed of ten herbal medicines.We determined the contents of alkaloids,saponins,phenolic acids and flavonoid in BQLM formula by UV spectrophotometry.The active components of alkaloids and phenolic acids in BQLM formula were identified by HPLC chromatography.The anti-hepatic injury effects of BQLM formula were investigated with concanavalin A(Con A)-induced hepatitis model of mice,human liver LO2 and Hep G2.2.15 cells.RESULTS:BQLM formula(2 and 10 g/kg,orally)significantly improved the damages of liver tissues and functions caused by Con A in mice,reduced the infiltration of inflammatory cells into liver and inhibited the inflammatory cytokine secretion of interferon-γ,tumor necrosis factor-αand interleukin-6.BQLM formula simultaneously decreased the levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase of liver and serum,and recovered the superoxide dismutase and catalase activities of liver to normal levels in Con A-induced hepatic-injury mice.The serum of BQLM formula group stimulated the human liver LO2 cell proliferation in vitro.Further,BQLM formula obviously promoted the proliferation of normal hepatocytes(LO2 cells)and inhibited the hepatocytes death induced by Con A.It also significantly inhibited the proliferation of Hep G2.2.15 cells and decreased the secretion of HBs Ag and HBe Ag in vitro.CONCLUSIONS:BQLM formula has anti-inflammation and anti-hepatitis virus Beffects,and is capable of improving liver injury in vivo and in vitro.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the"The Belt and Road"Key Project of the Bureau of International Co-operation Chinese Academy of Sciences(122363KYSB20170002)the"One-Three-Five"Strategic Planning of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Y760031091)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41671521)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFC0406605)the Science and Technology Plan of Qinghai Province of China(018-ZJ-T03)the Light of West Talent Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Y9140031013).We thank Ms.WANG Bo and Ms.XUE Yuan for their help in the laboratory.We also thank Mr.WANG Mingxiang,Dr.LI Jiansen,Dr.WEI Haicheng,Mr.CHEN Shuai,Dr.LI Yongshou,Mr.TANG Qiliang and Dr.YUAN Xiaolong for their help to collect water samples.
文摘It is widely accepted that hydrogeochemistry of saline springs is extremely important to understand the water circulation and evolution of saline basins and to evaluate the potential of potassium-rich evaporites.The Kuqa Basin,located in the northern part of the Tarim Basin in Northwest China,is a saline basin regarded as the most potential potash-seeking area.However,the origin and water circulation processes of saline springs have yet to be fully characterized in this saline basin.In this study,a total of 30 saline spring samples and 11 river water samples were collected from the Qiulitage Structural Belt(QSB)of the Kuqa Basin.They were analyzed for major(K^+,Ca2^+,Na^+,Mg2^+,SO42-,Cl-and HCO3-)and trace(Sr2^+and Br-)ion concentrations,stable H-O-Sr isotopes and tritium concentrations in combination with previously published hydrogeochemical and isotopic(H-O)data in the same area.It is found that the water chemical type of saline springs in the study area belonged to the Na-Cl type,and that of river water belonged to the Ca-Mg-HCO3-SO4 type.The total dissolved solid(TDS)of saline springs in the QSB ranged from 117.77 to 314.92 g/L,reaching the brine level.On the basis of the general chemical compositions and the characteristics of the stable H-O-Sr isotopes of saline springs,we infer that those saline springs mainly originated from precipitation following river water recharging.In addition,we found that saline springs were not formed by evapo-concentration because it is unlikely that the high chloride concentration of saline springs resulted in evapo-concentration and high salinity.Therefore,we conclude that saline spring water may have experienced intense evapo-concentration before dissolving the salty minerals or after returning to the surface.The results show that the origin of salinity was mainly dominated by dissolving salty minerals due to the river water and/or precipitation that passed through the halite-rich stratum.Moreover,there are two possible origins of saline springs in the QSB:one is the infiltration of the meteoric water(river water),which then circulates deep into the earth,wherein it dissolves salty minerals,travels along the fault and returns to the surface;another is the mixture of formation water,or the mixture of seawater or marine evaporate sources and its subsequent discharge to the surface under fault conditions.Our findings provide new insight into the possible saltwater circulation and evolution of saline basins in the Tarim Basin.
基金Supported by Science Research Project of Thirteen Five-Year Plan(Optimization of Treatment Scheme of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Hbeag Negative Chronic Hepatitis B,No.2018ZX10725-504)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate the chemical characters of water-extract of Baqi Lingmao formula(巴芪灵猫方,BQLM formula)and its effects on anti-liver injury in model mice and live cells.METHODS:BQLM formula was composed of ten herbal medicines.We determined the contents of alkaloids,saponins,phenolic acids and flavonoid in BQLM formula by UV spectrophotometry.The active components of alkaloids and phenolic acids in BQLM formula were identified by HPLC chromatography.The anti-hepatic injury effects of BQLM formula were investigated with concanavalin A(Con A)-induced hepatitis model of mice,human liver LO2 and Hep G2.2.15 cells.RESULTS:BQLM formula(2 and 10 g/kg,orally)significantly improved the damages of liver tissues and functions caused by Con A in mice,reduced the infiltration of inflammatory cells into liver and inhibited the inflammatory cytokine secretion of interferon-γ,tumor necrosis factor-αand interleukin-6.BQLM formula simultaneously decreased the levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase of liver and serum,and recovered the superoxide dismutase and catalase activities of liver to normal levels in Con A-induced hepatic-injury mice.The serum of BQLM formula group stimulated the human liver LO2 cell proliferation in vitro.Further,BQLM formula obviously promoted the proliferation of normal hepatocytes(LO2 cells)and inhibited the hepatocytes death induced by Con A.It also significantly inhibited the proliferation of Hep G2.2.15 cells and decreased the secretion of HBs Ag and HBe Ag in vitro.CONCLUSIONS:BQLM formula has anti-inflammation and anti-hepatitis virus Beffects,and is capable of improving liver injury in vivo and in vitro.
