Research progresses of resting-state functional MRI in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease(AD)is a prevalent neurodegenerative disease characterized by cognitive decline in the early stage.Mild cognitive impairment(MCI)is considered as an intermediate stage between normal aging and AD.In recent years,studies related to resting-state functional MRI(rs-fMRI)indicated that the occurrence and development process of MCI and AD might be closely linked to spontaneous brain activity and alterations in functional connectivity among brain regions,and rs-fMRI could provide important reference for specific diagnosis and early treatment of MCI and AD.The research progresses of rs-fMRI for MCI and AD were reviewed in this article.

Variation characteristics of stable isotopes in atmospheric precipitation in Adelaide,Australia

Background,aim,and scope Stable isotope in water could respond sensitively to the variation of environment and be reserved in different geological archives,although they are scarce in the environment.And the methods derived from the stable isotope composition of water have been widely applied in researches on hydrometeorology,weather diagnosis,and paleoclimate reconstruction,which help well for understanding the water-cycle processes in one region.Here,it is aimed to explore the temporal changes of stable isotopes in precipitation from Adelaide,Australia and determine the influencing factors at different timescales.Materials and methods Based on the isotopic data of daily precipitation over four years collected in Adelaide,Australia,the variation characteristics of dailyδD,δ^(18)O,and dexcess in precipitation and its relationship with meteorological elements were analyzed.Results The results demonstrated the local meteoric water line(LMWL)in Adelaide,wasδD=6.38×δ^(18)O+6.68,with a gradient less than 8.There is a significant negative correlation between dailyδ^(18)O and precipitation amount or relative humidity at daily timescales in both the whole year and wither/summerhalf year(p<0.001),but a significant positive correlation between dailyδ^(18)O and temperature in the whole year and the winter half-year(p<0.001).Discussion The correlation coefficients betweenδ^(18)O and daily mean temperature didn’t show a significant positive correlation,which may be attributed to that the precipitation in Adelaide area in January was mainly influenced by strong convective weather,and the stable isotope values in precipitation were significantly negative.Furthermore,this propose was also evidenced by the results from dexcess of precipitation with larger value in the winter half-year than that in the summer half-year,which may be resulted from the precipitation events in winter are mostly influenced by oceanic water vapor,while the sources of water vapor in summer precipitation events are more complicated and influenced by strong convective weather.On the other hand,the slope and intercept of theδ^(18)O—P regression lines in the summer months(-0.41 and 0.50‰)are larger and smaller than those in the winter months(-0.22 and-2.15‰),respectively,indicating that the precipitation stable isotopes have a relatively stronger rainout effect in the summer months than in the winter months.Besides,the measured values ofδ^(18)O in daily precipitation have a good linear relationship with our simulated values ofδ^(18)O,demonstrating the established regression model could provide a reliable simulation for theδ^(18)O values in daily precipitation in Adelaide area.It’s worth noting that the precipitation events with low precipitation amount,low relative humidity and high temperature,usually had relatively small slope and intercept of MWL,implying that raindrops may be strongly affected by sub-cloud secondary evaporation in the falling process.Conclusions The variation ofδ^(18)O in daily precipitation from Adelaide region was controlled by different factors at different timescales.And the water vapor sources and the meteorological conditions of precipitation events(such as the degree of sub-cloud secondary evaporation)also played an important role on the variation ofδ^(18)O.Recommendations and perspectives Stable isotope in daily precipitation can provide more accurate information about water-cycle and atmosphere circulation,it is therefore necessary to continue to collect and analyze daily-scale precipitation data over a longer time span.The results of this study will provide the basis for the fields of hydrometeorology,meteorological diagnosis and paleoclimate reconstruction in Adelaide,Australia.

阿胶鸡子黄汤加减联合典必舒对青光眼患者术后视力及视神经功能的影响

目的分析阿胶鸡子黄汤加减联合典必舒对青光眼患者术后视力及视神经功能的影响。方法选取2020年10月—2021年10月中国人民解放军联勤保障部队第901医院收治的96例青光眼患者为研究对象,依据入院先后顺序将患者分为对照组(48例)和研究组(48例)。两组患者均行青光眼小梁切除术,术后对照组予以典必舒治疗,研究组在对照组基础上运用阿胶鸡子黄汤加减治疗,两组均治疗1个疗程后观察效果。比较两组治疗前后的视力、眼压情况,比较两组治疗前后的视神经功能[平均光敏度(MS)、视野平均缺损(MD)值、视野模式标准差(PSD)]变化、视网膜中央动脉血流参数[收缩期峰值血流速度(PSV)、血流的舒张末期血流速度(EDV)、血管阻力指数(R1)]变化,并对比两组的临床疗效和不良反应情况。结果治疗后两组的视力、眼压较治疗前均有所改善,且研究组视力显著优于对照组,眼压显著低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗后两组MS均升高,MD、PSD均降低,且研究组MS高于对照组,MD、PSD低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗后两组PSV、EDV有所升高,R1有所下降,且研究组各指标显著优于对照组(P<0.05)。研究组的治疗总有效率显著高于对照组(P<0.05);两组不良反应比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论阿胶鸡子黄汤加减联合典必舒治疗对青光眼术后患者疗效显著,安全性高,能促进患者术后视力和眼压恢复,改善患者的视网膜中央动脉血流参数,促进视神经功能恢复,值得临床考究。

Analgesic effects of receptin, a chemically modified cobratoxin from Thai-land cobra venom

Objective To investigate the analgesia induced by receptin （REC）, a chemically modified cobratoxin （CTX, a long-chain postsynaptic α-neurotoxin from Thailand cobra venom）, and the effects of atropine and naloxone on antinociceptive activity of REC in rodent pain models. Methods REC was administered intraperitoneally （5 mg/kg, 7.07 mg/kg, or 10 mg/kg, i.p.） or intra-cerebral venticularly （62.5 μg/kg, i.c.v.）. The antinociceptive action was determined using the hotlate test, the acetic acid writhing test and tail flick assay in mice and rats. The involvement of cholinergic and the opioid peptidergic systems in REC-induced analgesia were examined by pretreatment of animals with atropine （Atr; 0.5 mg/kg, i.m. or 10 mg/kg, i.p.） or naloxone （Nal; 3 mg/kg, i.p.）. The effect of REC on motor activity was tested using the Animex test in mice. Results REC （5 mg/kg, 7.07 mg/kg or 10 mg/kg, i.p.） exhibited a dose-dependent analgesic action in mice as determined with hot-plate test and acetic acid writhing test. The significant analgesia of REC was seen 2 h to 3 h after its administration. In the rat-tail flick assay, the administration of REC at 62.5 μg/kg （1/160 of systemic dose; i.c.v.）produced marked analgesic effects. Atropine at 0.5 mg/kg （i.m.）, 10 mg/kg （i.p.） or naloxone at 3 mg/kg （i.p.） failed to block the analgesic effects of REC. REC at the highest effective dose of 10 mg/kg did not change the spontaneous mobility of mice. Conclusion These results demonstrate that REC has analgesic effect. This activity appears to be mediated through the peripheral nervous system though central nervous system may contribute to REC＇s analgesic effects. The central cholinergic system and opioid peptidergic system appear not to be involved in the antinociceptive action of REC.

Validity and Systematic Position of Rana altaica(Rana:Ranidae):Results of a Phylogenetic Analysis

In order to evaluate the phylogenetic position and validity of Rana altaica,we investigated the phylogeny of brown frogs in Eurasia by Bayesian Inference and Maximum Parsimony analyses of a fragment from the mitochondrial DNA gene Cytochrome b.Both analyses resolved R.altaica as nesting deeply within R.arvalis.Most samples of the nominal R.altaica from the Altai region and specimens from Central Siberia shared a haplotype with R.arvalis based on the network analysis.The matrilineal relationships suggested that R.altaica should be considered as a junior synonym of R.arvalis.Furthermore,our study suggested that the species group division of Chinese brown frogs should be re-evaluated within a phylogenetic context.

Doxorubicin Stealth Liposomes Prepared with PEG-Distearoyl Phosphatidylethanolamine and Distribution as well as Antitumor Activity in Mice

目的：研制出能够逃避体内网状内皮细胞的阿霉素隐形脂质体，并考察其在生物体内的分布以及比较阿霉素隐形脂质体与阿霉素普通脂质体的抗肿瘤活性。方法：将聚乙二醇－二硬脂酰磷脂酰乙醇胺（PEG－DSPE）同磷脂酰胆碱和胆固醇材料加在一起，用硫酸铵梯度法制备阿霉素隐形脂质体，同法制备阿霉素普通脂质体（但脂膜中不含PEG－DSPE）；通过尾静脉注射给药，比较隐形脂质体阿霉素、普通脂质体阿霉素和游离型阿霉素（盐酸阿霉素注射液）给药后在小鼠各主要脏器组织和血液中的分布情况；采用动物移植性肿瘤实验法，用H22小鼠肝癌细胞接种于小鼠右侧腋皮下形成实体瘤，考察阿霉素隐形脂质体和普通脂质体给药后对实体瘤的瘤重抑制率。结果：通过硫酸铵梯度法制备出了包封率高达95％的阿霉素隐形脂质体；同游离型阿霉素和普通脂质体阿霉素相比，隐形脂质体阿霉素在血液中浓度显著提高，循环时间显著延长，在心脏中分布的浓度显著降低；按5mg·kg^-1剂量治疗，第二天给药和第七天给药治疗方案，阿霉素隐形脂质体给药组的瘤重抑制率均显著高于普通脂质体给药组的瘤重抑制率；按10mg·kg^-1剂量治疗，隐形脂质体给药组的瘤重抑制率比普通脂质体给药组的瘤重抑制率稍高。结论：用普通脂质体给药相比，隐形脂质体阿霉素给药后延长了其在小鼠血液中的循环时间，说明经过PEG－DSPE修饰后的脂质体有逃避网状内皮细胞吞噬的功能（隐形），并且隐形脂质体阿霉素的抗肿瘤活性显著地提高。

Micropropagation of Pistacia vera 'Kerman'

[Objective]The aim was to commercialize micropropagation of pistachio and provide good foundations for varieties improvement. [Method]The seeds and stem-segments were used as explants in the tissue culture of Pistacia vera ＇Kerman＇,tissue culture condition and medium and transplant matrix were researched for micropropagation of pistachio,[Result]Mediums of 1/2DKW and 1/2DKW＋3.00 mg/L of 6-BA ＋0.05 mg/L of NAA were suitable medium for seed germination and axillary bud induction of pistachio; Proliferation coefficient was 3.6 on the medium of 1/2DKW ＋4.00 mg/L of 6-BA ＋ 0.05 mg/L of IBA; Rooting rate was up to 75% on the medium of 1/2DKW ＋ 5.00 mg/L of IBA ＋ 1.00 mg/L of NAA; The suitable transplantation matrix was 3/4 sand ＋ 1/4 vermiculite,and survival rate of plant with root was above 79%. [Conclusion]The pistachio （Kerman） tissue culture technology system was established.

Hydrothermal synthesis of silver nanoparticles in Arabic gum aqueous solutions

Finely divided silver nanoparticles were synthesized via the hydrothermal method. Arabic gum （AG） was used as both the reductant and steric stabilizer without any other surfactant. By adjusting the reaction temperature, mass ratio of AG to AgNO3, and reaction time, silver nanoparticles with different morphological characteristics could be obtained. The products were characterized by UV-Vis, FTIR, TEM, SEM, and XRD measurements. It was found that temperature and AG played an important role in the synthesis of mono-disperse silver nanoparticles. Well dispersed and quasispherical silver nanoparticles were obtained under the optimal synthesis conditions of 10 mmol/L AgNO3, m（AG）/m（AgN03）= l：1, 160 ℃ and 3 h.

A rapid HPLC method for determination of coniferyl ferulate in Angelica sinensis and Ligusticum chuanxiong

Aim A reliable and rapid HPLC method was developed for quantitative determination of coniferyl femlate, an ester of ferulic acid, with multiple pharmacological activities in Angelica sinensis and Ligusticum chuanxiong, two commonly used Chinese medicines. Methods The determination was achieved by using a Zorbax ODS C18 analytical column （250 mm×4.6 mm ID, 5 μm） at isocratic elution of 1% aqueous acetic acid and acetonitrile （1：1） with diode-array detection （318 nm）. The calibration curve of coniferyl femlate showed good linearity （r^2 = 0.9995） within the test range. Results The developed method showed good precision with intra- and inter-day variations of 0.22% - 1.16% and 0.86% - 2.62% between the levels of 0.380 - 0.038 mg·mL^-1, respectively. The repeatability represented as RSD of coniferyl femlate was less than 2.7% for three levels （0.2 - 1.0 g of Angelica sinensis）, and the recovery was 105.3% with RSD of 3.2%. Conclusion The validated method was successfully applied to quantify coniferyl femlate in 12 samples of Danggui and Chuanxiong.

Evaluation on Uncertainty of Determining Aspartame in Beverage by HPLC

[Objective] The aim was to evaluate the uncertainty of determining aspartame in beverage by high performance liquid chromatography （ HPLC）. [Method] The content of aspartame in beverage was determined by HPLC, then the source of uncertainty in the whole determination process was analyzed, and each component of uncertainty was evaluated and combined. [ Result] Through 6 repeated determinations by the method in GB/T 22254-2008 ＂Determination of Aspartame in Food＂, the average content of aspartame in beverage was （0.806 ±0.038） g/kg, and k =2. The main sources of uncertainty to affect the process were the sample weighting process, the preparation process of standard solution introduced by sample constant volume and the uncertainty introduced by fitting standard curve. ①The uncertainty of standard work-solution. The combined uncertainty of standard work-solution was 0.013 9, among them the uncertainty introduced by standard sample purity was 0.005 8, the standard uncertainty introduced by standard material weighting was 1.49 ×10^4, the relative uncertainty introduced by glass apparatus calibration in the preparation process of aspartame standard reserving solution was 0. 007 88, and the uncertainty introduced by glass apparatus calibration in the preparation process of standard work-solution was 0. 009 9. ②The uncertainty introduced by the preparation process of sample specimen. Among them the relative standard uncertainty introduced by sample weighting process was 0. 009, and the uncertainty introduced by sample constant volume was 0.000 78. ③The uncertainty introduced by the fitting process of standard curve. Among them the relative uncertainty of curve fitting was 0.002 46, the uncertainty introduced by the determined results of aspartame was 0.017 0, the total combined standard uncertainty was 0.023 9, and the expanded standard uncertainty was 0.019. [ Conclusion] The uncertainty components of standard solution, standard curve and repeatability are the main sources of uncertainty, while those of sample weighting and sample constant volume account for little proportion.

白芍总苷联合阿维A和窄谱中波紫外线治疗寻常性银屑病临床观察

目的观察白芍总苷联合阿维A、窄谱中波紫外线(NB-UVB)照射治疗中、重度寻常性银屑病临床疗效和安全性。方法 60例中、重度寻常性银屑病患者随机分为两组,试验组和对照组各30例。试验组予口服白芍总苷600 mg每日3次、阿维A 0.5 mg/(kg?d)、NBUVB照射(隔日1次)治疗,对照组给予口服阿维A 0.5 mg/(kg?d)、NB-UVB照射(隔日1次)治疗,疗程均为8周。以银屑病皮损面积严重度指数(PASI)评分评价疗效,并记录不良反应。结果试验组完成观察28例,对照组完成27例。治疗8周后,治疗组PASI评分为(4.23±2.96)分,低于对照组(7.45±3.05)分,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);试验组有效25例,有效率为89.28%,高于对照组(66.67%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组未见明显不良反应。结论白芍总苷联合阿维A、NB-UVB治疗中、重度寻常性银屑病患者疗效好、安全性高,是一种治疗寻常性银屑病较好的方法。

A New Antifungal Flavonol Glycoside from Hypericum perforatum

In addition to six known flavonoids quercitrin, hyperoside, avicularin, rutin, quercetin and kaemferol, a new flavonol glycoside named 6″_O_acetyl quercetin 3_O_β_ D _alloside (1) was isolated from the aerial parts of Hypericum perforatum L. The structures were determined on the basis of spectroscopic methods (UV, IR, FAB_MS, 1H_NMR and 13 C NMR). Antifungal assay of all compounds showed that metabolite 1, quercitrin and quercetin were inhibitory to the growth of phytopathogenic fungus Helminthosporium sativum Pamel King et Bakke with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 25, 50 and 50 μg/mL, respectively. Moreover, glycoside 1 and quercitrin were also shown to be able to inhibit the growth of Fusarium graminearum Schw. with MIC of 100 μg/mL. The MICs of ketoconazole used as control against the test fungi were 0.5 μg/mL in our assay.

Simultaneous Determination of Tetramethylpyrazine and Aspirin in a New Compound Formulation by Liquid Chromatography

Aim To establish a reversed-phase liquid chromatographic (LC) method forsimultaneous determination of tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) and aspirin in a new compound formulation.Methods Chromatographic separation of the two drugs was achieved on a Diamonsil C_(18) column, usinga binary mixture of methanol-1.5% acetic acid (35:65, V/V, pH = 3.1) as mobile phase at a flow rateof 1.0 mL·min^(-1). Results Separation was completed in less than 12 min. Benzoic acid was used asthe internal standard. Recoveries at levels corresponding to 80 % to 120 % of the label claim ofthe formulation ranged from 99.6 to 100.3 % for aspirin and from 99.9 to 101.3% for TMP. The linearrange was 12.6 - 150.9 μg·mL^(-1)(r= 0.9997, n = 5) for aspirin and 25.0- 300.0 μg·mL^(-1) (r =0.9999, n = 5) for TMP. Conclusion The method developed can be used for the simultaneousdetermination of TMP and aspirin in pharmaceutical preparations.

Effects of Atrazine Stress on the Growth of Pennisetum hydridum

[Objective] This study was to investigate the effect of atrazine stress on the growth of Pennisetum hydridum. [Method] Pot experiments were conducted to study the effects of atrazine stress （20, 50, 100, 200, 500 mg/kg） on plant height, biomass, root-shoot ratio and chlorophyll content of P. hydridum. [Results] Low level of atrazine stress （20 and 50 mg/kg） showed no significant effects on plant height and biomass of P. hydridum. Moderate level of atrazine stress （100 and 200 mg/kg） did not show significant effect on plant height, but did on the biomass of P. hydridum. Biomass of P. hydridum stressed by 100 and 200 mg/kg of atrazine was decreased by 34.1% and 36.4% compared with control, respectively. High level of atrazine stress （500 mg/kg） brought significant decrease in plant height（by 40.6%） and biomass（20.0%） of P. hydridum. All levels of atrazine stress showed no significant effects on root-shoot ratio and chlorophyll content of P. hydridum. [Conclusion] Pennisetum hydridum has strong tolerance to atrazine stress.

复方阿胶颗粒对月经不调和痛经的药理作用研究

目的:考察复方阿胶颗粒对月经不调和痛经的治疗作用。方法:采用灌胃给药,考察复方阿胶颗粒对小鼠性腺发育和雌激素分泌的影响;以雌激素和催产素制造原发性痛经模型,考察复方阿胶颗粒对小鼠痛经模型的影响;采用扭体法,考察复方阿胶颗粒对醋酸致小鼠疼痛反应的影响。结果:复方阿胶颗粒高剂量组对幼鼠性腺发育具有促进作用,可明显提高其卵巢指数,对子宫指数和血清中雌激素水平有增高趋势;复方阿胶颗粒对雌激素和催产素所致原发性痛经小鼠的疼痛反应具有明显抑制作用,高、中、低剂量可明显减少扭体次数,与模型对照组比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);复方阿胶颗粒对醋酸所致小鼠疼痛的扭体反应具有一定的抑制作用。结论:复方阿胶颗粒具有促进性腺发育、调节激素水平、治疗原发性痛经作用,为其治疗月经不调和痛经提供了一定的药效学基础。

A Taxonomic Study on the Genus Acmopolynema Ogloblin (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) from China

The genus Acmopolynema Ogloblin is briefly reviewed. Five species from China are described and illustrated. Among which, three species, A. longicoxilla, A. reticoxilla and A. campylura are new to science, two species are first records from China, A key to the five species is provided. All specimens examined are deposited in Biological Control Research Institute, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.

敦煌变文中称谓词“阿婆”综论

构词奠基于词根,词义因构词而丰富,更因语境等因素的变化,随语用而扩大、缩小乃至转移。称谓词交际性强,与语境的关系密切,随着时代、地域、文化、阶层的不同,使用上有构词、语义及语用等等的变化和兴替,这些情况在社会文化快速发展的唐代渐趋明显。敦煌变文中“阿婆”一词分别出现在九篇变文中,总计有28处之多,除了构词与词义的研究意义外,更可作为唐代称谓词在语用表现上的考察。根据唐代寺院宣讲的实况,衡之讲唱者与听众的互动关系,参酌《北里志》、《因话录》等记载,押座文、解座文中的“阿婆”似可解读为当时妓女对假母、老鸨的称谓。

R-apomorphine protects against 6-hydroxydopamine-induced nigrostriatal damage in rat

Objective The aim of the present study was not only to assess the retrograde degenerative changes in the dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra （SN） and ventral tegmental area （VTA） after injection of 6-hydroxydopamine （6-OHDA） into the striatum, but also to use this 6-OHDA model of Parkinson＇s disease to explore the possible neuroprotective effect of R-apomorphine （R-APt）. Methods The partial lesion was obtained by intrastriatal administration of 6-OHDA. R- APt administration （10 mg/kg, s.c.） started 15 min prior to lesioning and continued daily for another 22 days post surgery. Testing was carried out 5 weeks after lesioning. We investigated the histology and associated behavior and neurochemical changes. Structural and functional deficits were quantified by tyrosine hydroxylase （TH） / Nissl-staining cell number counting, striatal dopamine （DA） content determination and amphetamine-induced rotation analysis. Results R-APt- treatment attenuated the amphetamine-induced ipsiversive rotation 5 weeks after the lesion induction. R-APt administra- tion for 22 days significantly reduced the size of the lesion at the level of the SN from 50% （control group） to 69%. Moreover, the cell shape resembled that observed in the intact animals. R-APt treatment significantly increased the number of cells in both the lesion and the intact sides of VTA by 60%, suggesting selective neurotrophic effect of R-APt in this area. Finally, R-APt-treatment significantly attenuated the 6-OHDA-induced striatal DA depletion and normalized dihydroxyphenylacetic acid （DOPAC）/DA ratios. Conclusion We conclude that R-APt has neuroprotective and pos- sible neurotrophic effect on a striatal lesion with 6-OHDA, suggesting that this drug may have rescuing properties in patients with early stage Parkinson＇s disease. These effects are more pronounced in VTA and enhance with duration of treatment.

维药阿萨润霜治疗膝骨关节炎的多中心随机对照临床试验

目的:进一步验证维药阿萨润霜治疗膝骨关节炎的临床疗效。方法:将300例膝骨关节炎患者随机分为治疗组和对照组,每组150例。治疗组给予维药阿萨润霜治疗,对照组给予青鹏软膏治疗。对两组治疗前后膝关节疼痛评分、日常活动功能受限评分、膝关节僵硬评分以及安全性进行分析。结果:维药阿萨润霜与对照药青鹏软膏能够显著降低膝关节疼痛评分、日常活动功能受限评分、膝关节僵硬评分(P<0.01);维药阿萨润霜受试者均未出现明显全身不良反应,仅有少数患者膝关节局部皮肤出现发红、发痒,停药后消失。结论:维药阿萨润霜具有良好的治疗膝骨关节炎的作用,且不良反应小,与青鹏软膏疗效相当。

Integrated interpretation of dual frequency induced polarization measurement based on wavelet analysis and metal factor methods

In mineral exploration, the apparent resistivity and apparent frequency （or apparent polarizability） parameters of induced polarization method are commonly utilized to describe the induced polarization anomaly. When the target geology structure is significantly complicated, these parameters would fail to reflect the nature of the anomaly source, and wrong conclusions may be obtained. A wavelet approach and a metal factor method were used to comprehensively interpret the induced polarization anomaly of complex geologic bodies in the Adi Bladia mine. Db5 wavelet basis was used to conduct two-scale decomposition and reconstruction, which effectively suppress the noise interference of greenschist facies regional metamorphism and magma intrusion, making energy concentrated and boundary problem unobservable. On the basis of that, the ore-induced anomaly was effectively extracted by the metal factor method.