Objective] This study was conducted to investigate Echinacea polysaccha-ride (EPS) on expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) under injury of intestinal epithelial cel s (lEC-6) by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), ...Objective] This study was conducted to investigate Echinacea polysaccha-ride (EPS) on expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) under injury of intestinal epithelial cel s (lEC-6) by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), so as to discuss the action mechanism of EPS to injured cel s. [Method] Total DNA was extracted with TRlzon reagent, TNF-α mRNA was amplified, and the amplification products were subjected to agarose gel electrophoresis and imaging. [Result] 50 μg/ml EPS could partial y in-hibited the production of TNF-α mRNA by lEC-6 under the stimulation of LPS, while the inhibition of 200 and 500 μg/ml EPS on the level of TNF-α mRNA gradual y in-creased with the concentration increasing; and lEC-6 cel s pretreated with 50, 100, 200 and 500 μg/ml EPS for 24 h and then stimulated by 10 μg/ml LPS for 1 and 4 h were analyzed by RT-PCR method, and it was found that the expression of TNF-α mRNA induced by LPS could be effectively inhibited by EPS, and the inhibition rate at 4 h was higher than that at 1 h. [Conclusion] EPS could play its role of protecting intestinal mucosa by inhibiting the secretion of TNF-α mRNA by cel s un-der the stimulation of LPS, and such inhibition effects of EPS had concentration dependency and time dependency.展开更多
Aim L-Arginine· L-aspartate, a double salt, has been recently reported toinhibit platelet aggregation and thrombosis, but its action mechanism is not clear yet. This studywas conducted to investigate its effect o...Aim L-Arginine· L-aspartate, a double salt, has been recently reported toinhibit platelet aggregation and thrombosis, but its action mechanism is not clear yet. This studywas conducted to investigate its effect on FITC-PAC-1, an anti-glycoprotein IIb/IIIa monoclonalantibody binding to activated platelets, and on correlative autacoid levels in plasma or inplatelets in order to explore its potential pathway of inhibiting platelet aggregation andthrombosis. Methods Monoclonal antibody binding to activated platelets was assayed by flowcytometry; NO was assessed by colorimetric method. cAMP, TXB_2 or 6-keto-PGF_(1α) levels wereassessed by radioimmunoassay. Results Gavaged 30 mg·kg^(-1) of L-arginine·L-aspartate increasedboth concentration of NO in plasma and 6-keto-PGF_(1) in incubated supernatant of aortic segment ofrats ex vivo (P < 0.05), but it did not influence cAMP content in platelets and the level of TXB_2or 6-keto-PGF_(1) in plasma of rats, whereas ASA significantly lowered TXB_2 or 6-keto-PGF_(1α) inplasma. Both 100 μmol-L^(-1) of L-arginine ·L-aspartate and ASA inhibited FITC-PAC-1 binding toactivated platelets in vitro. Conclusion The increase in NO and PGI_2 release from endo-thelialcells and consequent inhibition of platelet activation may contribute to the inhibition of plateletaggregation and thrombosis by L-arginine· L-aspartate; whereas arachidonic acid or cAMP metabolicpathway is not closely correlative with the studied effect.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the inhibitory effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation on pneumoperitoneum and bowel distension after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).METHODS:A total of 73 consecutive patients who were ...AIM:To evaluate the inhibitory effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation on pneumoperitoneum and bowel distension after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).METHODS:A total of 73 consecutive patients who were undergoing PEG were enrolled in our study.After eliminating 13 patients who fitted our exclusion criteria,60 patients were randomly assigned to either CO2 (30 patients) or air insufflation (30 patients) groups.PEG was performed by pull-through technique after threepoint fixation of the gastric wall to the abdominal wall using a gastropexy device.Arterial blood gas analysis was performed immediately before and after the procedure.Abdominal X-ray was performed at 10 min and at 24 h after PEG to assess the extent of bowel distension.Abdominal computed tomography was performed at 24 h after the procedure to detect the presence of pneumoperitoneum.The outcomes of PEG for 7 d postprocedure were also investigated.RESULTS:Among 30 patients each for the air and the CO2 groups,PEG could not be conducted in 2 patients of the CO2 group,thus they were excluded.Analyses of the remaining 58 patients showed that the patients' backgrounds were not significantly different between the two groups.The elevation values of arterial partial pressure of CO2 in the air group and the CO2 group were 2.67 mmHg and 3.32 mmHg,respectively (P = 0.408).The evaluation of bowel distension on abdominal X ray revealed a significant decrease of small bowel distension in the CO2 group compared to the air group (P < 0.001) at 10 min and 24 h after PEG,whereas there was no significant difference in large bowel distension between the two groups.Pneumoperitoneum was observed only in the air group but not in the CO2 group (P = 0.003).There were no obvious differences in the laboratory data and clinical outcomes after PEG between the two groups.CONCLUSION:There was no adverse event associated with CO2 insufflation.CO2 insufflation is considered to be safer and more comfortable for PEG patients because of the lower incidence of pneumoperitoneum and less distension of the small bowel.展开更多
During the last thirty years the main interest in the medical consequences of milling of staple carbohydrate foods, particularly wheat and maize, has been in its effect on the fibre content as a result of the milling....During the last thirty years the main interest in the medical consequences of milling of staple carbohydrate foods, particularly wheat and maize, has been in its effect on the fibre content as a result of the milling. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in the West saw great changes in milling processes, from stone milling using water or wind power, to increasingly sophisticated roller milling, with an展开更多
The aim of this work was to focus on development of the new health benefit food product, bread made from colored wheat flour with a high content of proteins, fibre, β-glucans, phenols, flavonoids. The amount of prote...The aim of this work was to focus on development of the new health benefit food product, bread made from colored wheat flour with a high content of proteins, fibre, β-glucans, phenols, flavonoids. The amount of protein ranged from 9% to 14% in our analyzed set. The highest value had yellow variety of wheat BONA DEA (14%), at least had red grain of variety FEDERER (9.02%). Average content of fl-glucans determined by enzymatically ranged from 0.25% (BONA VITA) to 0.67% (ABISSINSKAJA and LUTEUS). The largest amount of phenolic compounds (134 mg GAE/L) and flavonoids (2.80 mg RE/L) contained sample RU440-6, the lowest sample was IS CORVINUS (87 mg GAE/L). The highest antioxidant activity was observed in blue varieties of wheat 48M (0.269 mmol TE/L), while the lowest was determined in a sample of purple ANK 28A (0.083 mmol TE/L). Data show that there is potential to use purple, blue and red variety of wheat as novel ingredient resources for the development of new innovative products. Assessment of the results we selected two varieties of color wheat (KONINI, RU440-6) in bakery attempt to meet demand for nutritional quality and also have an increased content of healthy components. Overall the most pleasant taste, color and flexibility bread crumb had a loaf of bread prepared from a purple variety KONINI without the addition of β-glucans.展开更多
Aureobasidium pullulans, a biocontrol agent for the annual weed Galium aparine L. was evaluated in vitro for its compatibility with commercial formulation of five herbicides at 1X (recommended field rate), 0.5X, 0.2...Aureobasidium pullulans, a biocontrol agent for the annual weed Galium aparine L. was evaluated in vitro for its compatibility with commercial formulation of five herbicides at 1X (recommended field rate), 0.5X, 0.2X, 0.1X 0.067X, and 0.05X concentrations. Germination of A. pullulans with paraquat, 2, 4-D, quizalofop-p, and ctethodim treatment appeared reduced compared with germination of A. pullulans with fluroxypyr treatment at all concentrations. Stunted and shorter germ tubes in comparison with the control were observed with 2, 4-D, quizalofop-p, and clethodim at 0.2X. All concentration of paraquat, 2, 4-D, quizalofop-p, and clethodim except 0.05X, significantly decreased radial growth of A. pullulans compared with its growth on the untreated PDA medium. Field trials to further develop A. pullulans as bio- control agent for control G. aparine L. was conducted to test the effectiveness of this fungus in wheat plots for 2 years at the same location in Xining. Treatments included spore suspensions of A. pullulans alone, a mixture of both fungus and fluroxypyr in wheat. Biocontrol agent effectiveness was estimated at approximately 7 and 14 days after treatment, as disease incidence, percent weed control, and weed biomass reduction. Significant reduction in weed biomass occurred in combination treatments, and potential exists to tank mix A. pullulans with fluroxypyr. Leaf surface moisture and air temperatures following application may account for inconsistencies in field results between years. This fungal organisms show potential as bioherbicides for weeds in G. aparine L.展开更多
Progressive inflammation and fibrosis are the central processes in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis. It is believed that macrophages in areas of chronically inflamed lung play a key role in fibrotic response. Th...Progressive inflammation and fibrosis are the central processes in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis. It is believed that macrophages in areas of chronically inflamed lung play a key role in fibrotic response. Therefore, we investigated the effects of alveolar macrophage (AmΦ) conditioned media from interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients on lung fibroblast proliferation and procollagen mRNA expression. After stimulating with AmΦ conditioned media from ILD patients, the fibroblast proliferation increased 71. 4 % compared with the control, but for media from bronchial carcinoma (BC) patients, it just increased 14. 3%. There is a significant difference between the two groups (P<0. 05). The procollagen a1 (Ⅰ) mRNA in fibroblasts stimulated with AmΦ conditioned media from ILD patients was increased 21. 3 %, and a1 ( Ⅲ) was 37. 2% higher than control (P<0.05). It increased 6. 8% and 12. 8% for media from BC patients respectively, but there was no difference when compared to the control. We considered that AmΦ from ILD patients might be in an activated state and could release some growth factors to stimulate fibroblast proliferation and promote collagen DNA expression.展开更多
Stem rust race Ug99, also designated TTKSK (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) cause stem or black rust, which is a serious disease of wheat worldwide. Field experiments were conducted at two sites during 2008 and 20...Stem rust race Ug99, also designated TTKSK (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) cause stem or black rust, which is a serious disease of wheat worldwide. Field experiments were conducted at two sites during 2008 and 2009 growing seasons to evaluate the effectiveness of two new foliar fungicides: viz. Nativo 300 SC (trifloxystrobin 100 g L^-1 + tebuconazole 200 g L^-1) and Prosaro 250 EC (prothioconazole 125 g L^-1 + tebuconazole 125 g L^-1), in controlling stem rust on susceptible wheat cultivar Duma. AmistarXtra 280 SC (azoxystrobin 200 g L^-1 + cyproconazole 80 g L^-1) and Folicur 250 EC (tebuconazole) were used as checks. The treatment at each site and year included non-treated control and two spray applications of the fungicides at growth stages (GS) 55 (heading) and 65 (flowering). Stem rust severities were scored using the modified Cobb scale at 14-day intervals after application. The data were used to calculate mean rust severity (MRS). Stem rust epidemics were severe at KARI-Njoro in 2008 and the treatment effects on stem rust severities, grain yield and 1,000 kernel weights were significant at both KARI-Njoro and Mau-Narok sites. The fungicide treatments, significantly (P _〈 0.05) reduced stem rust severity, increased grain yield and 1,000 kernel weight of the susceptible wheat cultivar Duma compared to the non-treated control. Both fungicides: Nativo 300 SC and Prosaro 250 EC applied at the rate of 1.0 L hat were recommended for commercial use.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate how the pretreatment of mice with Ganoderma spores affected the apop- tosis of their splenic lymphocytes induced by dexa- methasone after 19 days treatment. METHODS: Sixty Kunming mice were...OBJECTIVE: To investigate how the pretreatment of mice with Ganoderma spores affected the apop- tosis of their splenic lymphocytes induced by dexa- methasone after 19 days treatment. METHODS: Sixty Kunming mice were randomly di- vided into six groups: blank control groupdrenched with normal saline; a drug control group drenched with 150 mg/mL Ganoderma spores; a model group treated with saline; a low dose group with S0 mg/mL Ganoderma spores; a moderate dose group with 100 mg/mL Ganoderma spores; and a high dose group with 150 mg/mL Ganoderma spores. The effect of Ganoderma spores on apoptosis in spleen lymphocytes was analyzed. All groups were treated for 19 days. On day 20, the model group and the 3 treatment groups were intraperitoneally injected dexamethasone to induce apoptosis. Splenic index and apoptosis indes were employed to measure cell apoptosis RESULTS: The results showed that Ganoderma spores reduced the splenic index to different de- grees in each group and the best effect was seen in the high dose group (P〈0.05). Terminal dexynucleo- tidyl transferase (TdT)-mediated 2'-Deoxyuridine 5'-Triphosphate nick end labeling staining revealed that the apoptotic index in all groups administered Ganoderma spores differed significantly from the model group, and a dose-response was observed. Flow cytometric analysis indicated that spleen lym- phocyte apoptosis in the model group was exten- sive. Each dose of Ganoderma spores inhibited dexamethasone-induced apoptosis in spleen lym- phocytes, and a dose-response was observed as well. The highest dose of Ganoderma spores de- creased Malondialdehyde content in serum in- duced by dexamethasone (P〈0.05). CONCLUSION: The findings imply that the pretreat- ment of the mice with Ganoderma spores could re- duce the apoptosis rate induced by dexametha- sone in their splenic lymphocytes.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the preventing and treating action of Liuweidihuang pill(LP) and Jinkuishenqi pill(JP) on spontaneous breast carcinoma in mice.METHODS: A model of spontaneous breast carcinoma was derived fro...OBJECTIVE: To investigate the preventing and treating action of Liuweidihuang pill(LP) and Jinkuishenqi pill(JP) on spontaneous breast carcinoma in mice.METHODS: A model of spontaneous breast carcinoma was derived from 11.5-month-old female Kunming breeding mice following the delivery of several litters. The mice were randomly divided into five groups: model control group(C),Liuweidihuang pill high-dose group(LH; 4.6 g·kg1·d1),Liuweidihuang pill low-dose group(LL;2.3 g·kg1·d﹣1),Jinkuishenqi pill high-dose group(JH; 4.6 g·kg﹣1·d1) and Jinkuishenqi pill low-dose group(JL;2.3 g·kg﹣1·d﹣1). Cancer tissue volume was measured by water immersion. Histopathology was analyzed by hematoxylin and eosin staining. Vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK) and cyclin D1 protein expression in cancer tissue was assayed by western blotting.RESULTS: Compared with the control group,cancer tissue volume and weight were lower in the LP and JP groups,and survival time was longer. The expression of VEGF,ERK and Cyclin D1 were inhibited in the LP and JP groups(P < 0.05),and cell differentiation was increased. Tumor weights and volumes and VEGF,ERK and Cyclin D1 expression in LL or LH were significantly lower than in JL and JH(P < 0.01).CONCLUSION: Both LP and JP could restrain cancer growth and promote cancer cell differentiation;moreover,LP was more effective than JP The likely mechanism of action was via inhibition of VEGF,ERK and cyclin D1.展开更多
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of China(31472230)Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(C2014407068)Fund from Science and Technology Department of Hebei Province(NO.14966610D)~~
文摘Objective] This study was conducted to investigate Echinacea polysaccha-ride (EPS) on expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) under injury of intestinal epithelial cel s (lEC-6) by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), so as to discuss the action mechanism of EPS to injured cel s. [Method] Total DNA was extracted with TRlzon reagent, TNF-α mRNA was amplified, and the amplification products were subjected to agarose gel electrophoresis and imaging. [Result] 50 μg/ml EPS could partial y in-hibited the production of TNF-α mRNA by lEC-6 under the stimulation of LPS, while the inhibition of 200 and 500 μg/ml EPS on the level of TNF-α mRNA gradual y in-creased with the concentration increasing; and lEC-6 cel s pretreated with 50, 100, 200 and 500 μg/ml EPS for 24 h and then stimulated by 10 μg/ml LPS for 1 and 4 h were analyzed by RT-PCR method, and it was found that the expression of TNF-α mRNA induced by LPS could be effectively inhibited by EPS, and the inhibition rate at 4 h was higher than that at 1 h. [Conclusion] EPS could play its role of protecting intestinal mucosa by inhibiting the secretion of TNF-α mRNA by cel s un-der the stimulation of LPS, and such inhibition effects of EPS had concentration dependency and time dependency.
文摘Aim L-Arginine· L-aspartate, a double salt, has been recently reported toinhibit platelet aggregation and thrombosis, but its action mechanism is not clear yet. This studywas conducted to investigate its effect on FITC-PAC-1, an anti-glycoprotein IIb/IIIa monoclonalantibody binding to activated platelets, and on correlative autacoid levels in plasma or inplatelets in order to explore its potential pathway of inhibiting platelet aggregation andthrombosis. Methods Monoclonal antibody binding to activated platelets was assayed by flowcytometry; NO was assessed by colorimetric method. cAMP, TXB_2 or 6-keto-PGF_(1α) levels wereassessed by radioimmunoassay. Results Gavaged 30 mg·kg^(-1) of L-arginine·L-aspartate increasedboth concentration of NO in plasma and 6-keto-PGF_(1) in incubated supernatant of aortic segment ofrats ex vivo (P < 0.05), but it did not influence cAMP content in platelets and the level of TXB_2or 6-keto-PGF_(1) in plasma of rats, whereas ASA significantly lowered TXB_2 or 6-keto-PGF_(1α) inplasma. Both 100 μmol-L^(-1) of L-arginine ·L-aspartate and ASA inhibited FITC-PAC-1 binding toactivated platelets in vitro. Conclusion The increase in NO and PGI_2 release from endo-thelialcells and consequent inhibition of platelet activation may contribute to the inhibition of plateletaggregation and thrombosis by L-arginine· L-aspartate; whereas arachidonic acid or cAMP metabolicpathway is not closely correlative with the studied effect.
文摘AIM:To evaluate the inhibitory effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation on pneumoperitoneum and bowel distension after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).METHODS:A total of 73 consecutive patients who were undergoing PEG were enrolled in our study.After eliminating 13 patients who fitted our exclusion criteria,60 patients were randomly assigned to either CO2 (30 patients) or air insufflation (30 patients) groups.PEG was performed by pull-through technique after threepoint fixation of the gastric wall to the abdominal wall using a gastropexy device.Arterial blood gas analysis was performed immediately before and after the procedure.Abdominal X-ray was performed at 10 min and at 24 h after PEG to assess the extent of bowel distension.Abdominal computed tomography was performed at 24 h after the procedure to detect the presence of pneumoperitoneum.The outcomes of PEG for 7 d postprocedure were also investigated.RESULTS:Among 30 patients each for the air and the CO2 groups,PEG could not be conducted in 2 patients of the CO2 group,thus they were excluded.Analyses of the remaining 58 patients showed that the patients' backgrounds were not significantly different between the two groups.The elevation values of arterial partial pressure of CO2 in the air group and the CO2 group were 2.67 mmHg and 3.32 mmHg,respectively (P = 0.408).The evaluation of bowel distension on abdominal X ray revealed a significant decrease of small bowel distension in the CO2 group compared to the air group (P < 0.001) at 10 min and 24 h after PEG,whereas there was no significant difference in large bowel distension between the two groups.Pneumoperitoneum was observed only in the air group but not in the CO2 group (P = 0.003).There were no obvious differences in the laboratory data and clinical outcomes after PEG between the two groups.CONCLUSION:There was no adverse event associated with CO2 insufflation.CO2 insufflation is considered to be safer and more comfortable for PEG patients because of the lower incidence of pneumoperitoneum and less distension of the small bowel.
文摘During the last thirty years the main interest in the medical consequences of milling of staple carbohydrate foods, particularly wheat and maize, has been in its effect on the fibre content as a result of the milling. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in the West saw great changes in milling processes, from stone milling using water or wind power, to increasingly sophisticated roller milling, with an
文摘The aim of this work was to focus on development of the new health benefit food product, bread made from colored wheat flour with a high content of proteins, fibre, β-glucans, phenols, flavonoids. The amount of protein ranged from 9% to 14% in our analyzed set. The highest value had yellow variety of wheat BONA DEA (14%), at least had red grain of variety FEDERER (9.02%). Average content of fl-glucans determined by enzymatically ranged from 0.25% (BONA VITA) to 0.67% (ABISSINSKAJA and LUTEUS). The largest amount of phenolic compounds (134 mg GAE/L) and flavonoids (2.80 mg RE/L) contained sample RU440-6, the lowest sample was IS CORVINUS (87 mg GAE/L). The highest antioxidant activity was observed in blue varieties of wheat 48M (0.269 mmol TE/L), while the lowest was determined in a sample of purple ANK 28A (0.083 mmol TE/L). Data show that there is potential to use purple, blue and red variety of wheat as novel ingredient resources for the development of new innovative products. Assessment of the results we selected two varieties of color wheat (KONINI, RU440-6) in bakery attempt to meet demand for nutritional quality and also have an increased content of healthy components. Overall the most pleasant taste, color and flexibility bread crumb had a loaf of bread prepared from a purple variety KONINI without the addition of β-glucans.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31160371,30860165)the National Key Technology R&D program of China(No.2012BAD19B02)the National High Technology Research and Development Program(863Program)of China(No.2011AA10A206)
文摘Aureobasidium pullulans, a biocontrol agent for the annual weed Galium aparine L. was evaluated in vitro for its compatibility with commercial formulation of five herbicides at 1X (recommended field rate), 0.5X, 0.2X, 0.1X 0.067X, and 0.05X concentrations. Germination of A. pullulans with paraquat, 2, 4-D, quizalofop-p, and ctethodim treatment appeared reduced compared with germination of A. pullulans with fluroxypyr treatment at all concentrations. Stunted and shorter germ tubes in comparison with the control were observed with 2, 4-D, quizalofop-p, and clethodim at 0.2X. All concentration of paraquat, 2, 4-D, quizalofop-p, and clethodim except 0.05X, significantly decreased radial growth of A. pullulans compared with its growth on the untreated PDA medium. Field trials to further develop A. pullulans as bio- control agent for control G. aparine L. was conducted to test the effectiveness of this fungus in wheat plots for 2 years at the same location in Xining. Treatments included spore suspensions of A. pullulans alone, a mixture of both fungus and fluroxypyr in wheat. Biocontrol agent effectiveness was estimated at approximately 7 and 14 days after treatment, as disease incidence, percent weed control, and weed biomass reduction. Significant reduction in weed biomass occurred in combination treatments, and potential exists to tank mix A. pullulans with fluroxypyr. Leaf surface moisture and air temperatures following application may account for inconsistencies in field results between years. This fungal organisms show potential as bioherbicides for weeds in G. aparine L.
文摘Progressive inflammation and fibrosis are the central processes in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis. It is believed that macrophages in areas of chronically inflamed lung play a key role in fibrotic response. Therefore, we investigated the effects of alveolar macrophage (AmΦ) conditioned media from interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients on lung fibroblast proliferation and procollagen mRNA expression. After stimulating with AmΦ conditioned media from ILD patients, the fibroblast proliferation increased 71. 4 % compared with the control, but for media from bronchial carcinoma (BC) patients, it just increased 14. 3%. There is a significant difference between the two groups (P<0. 05). The procollagen a1 (Ⅰ) mRNA in fibroblasts stimulated with AmΦ conditioned media from ILD patients was increased 21. 3 %, and a1 ( Ⅲ) was 37. 2% higher than control (P<0.05). It increased 6. 8% and 12. 8% for media from BC patients respectively, but there was no difference when compared to the control. We considered that AmΦ from ILD patients might be in an activated state and could release some growth factors to stimulate fibroblast proliferation and promote collagen DNA expression.
文摘Stem rust race Ug99, also designated TTKSK (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) cause stem or black rust, which is a serious disease of wheat worldwide. Field experiments were conducted at two sites during 2008 and 2009 growing seasons to evaluate the effectiveness of two new foliar fungicides: viz. Nativo 300 SC (trifloxystrobin 100 g L^-1 + tebuconazole 200 g L^-1) and Prosaro 250 EC (prothioconazole 125 g L^-1 + tebuconazole 125 g L^-1), in controlling stem rust on susceptible wheat cultivar Duma. AmistarXtra 280 SC (azoxystrobin 200 g L^-1 + cyproconazole 80 g L^-1) and Folicur 250 EC (tebuconazole) were used as checks. The treatment at each site and year included non-treated control and two spray applications of the fungicides at growth stages (GS) 55 (heading) and 65 (flowering). Stem rust severities were scored using the modified Cobb scale at 14-day intervals after application. The data were used to calculate mean rust severity (MRS). Stem rust epidemics were severe at KARI-Njoro in 2008 and the treatment effects on stem rust severities, grain yield and 1,000 kernel weights were significant at both KARI-Njoro and Mau-Narok sites. The fungicide treatments, significantly (P _〈 0.05) reduced stem rust severity, increased grain yield and 1,000 kernel weight of the susceptible wheat cultivar Duma compared to the non-treated control. Both fungicides: Nativo 300 SC and Prosaro 250 EC applied at the rate of 1.0 L hat were recommended for commercial use.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province (No.2013J01069No.2012J01067)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate how the pretreatment of mice with Ganoderma spores affected the apop- tosis of their splenic lymphocytes induced by dexa- methasone after 19 days treatment. METHODS: Sixty Kunming mice were randomly di- vided into six groups: blank control groupdrenched with normal saline; a drug control group drenched with 150 mg/mL Ganoderma spores; a model group treated with saline; a low dose group with S0 mg/mL Ganoderma spores; a moderate dose group with 100 mg/mL Ganoderma spores; and a high dose group with 150 mg/mL Ganoderma spores. The effect of Ganoderma spores on apoptosis in spleen lymphocytes was analyzed. All groups were treated for 19 days. On day 20, the model group and the 3 treatment groups were intraperitoneally injected dexamethasone to induce apoptosis. Splenic index and apoptosis indes were employed to measure cell apoptosis RESULTS: The results showed that Ganoderma spores reduced the splenic index to different de- grees in each group and the best effect was seen in the high dose group (P〈0.05). Terminal dexynucleo- tidyl transferase (TdT)-mediated 2'-Deoxyuridine 5'-Triphosphate nick end labeling staining revealed that the apoptotic index in all groups administered Ganoderma spores differed significantly from the model group, and a dose-response was observed. Flow cytometric analysis indicated that spleen lym- phocyte apoptosis in the model group was exten- sive. Each dose of Ganoderma spores inhibited dexamethasone-induced apoptosis in spleen lym- phocytes, and a dose-response was observed as well. The highest dose of Ganoderma spores de- creased Malondialdehyde content in serum in- duced by dexamethasone (P〈0.05). CONCLUSION: The findings imply that the pretreat- ment of the mice with Ganoderma spores could re- duce the apoptosis rate induced by dexametha- sone in their splenic lymphocytes.
基金Supported by Chinese National Natural Science Foundation(a New Approach to the Formation of Anti-Tumor Formation of Compound Target of Chinese Herbal Compound by Bayesian Model,No.81160531)Jiangxi Natural Science Foundation(Biological Features of a New Type of Spontaneous Breast Cancer Tumor,No.20114 BAB205051)Jiangxi Department of Education(the Mechanism of Liuweididhuang Wan for Preventing and Treating Spontaneous Breast Cancer,No.GJJ10528)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate the preventing and treating action of Liuweidihuang pill(LP) and Jinkuishenqi pill(JP) on spontaneous breast carcinoma in mice.METHODS: A model of spontaneous breast carcinoma was derived from 11.5-month-old female Kunming breeding mice following the delivery of several litters. The mice were randomly divided into five groups: model control group(C),Liuweidihuang pill high-dose group(LH; 4.6 g·kg1·d1),Liuweidihuang pill low-dose group(LL;2.3 g·kg1·d﹣1),Jinkuishenqi pill high-dose group(JH; 4.6 g·kg﹣1·d1) and Jinkuishenqi pill low-dose group(JL;2.3 g·kg﹣1·d﹣1). Cancer tissue volume was measured by water immersion. Histopathology was analyzed by hematoxylin and eosin staining. Vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK) and cyclin D1 protein expression in cancer tissue was assayed by western blotting.RESULTS: Compared with the control group,cancer tissue volume and weight were lower in the LP and JP groups,and survival time was longer. The expression of VEGF,ERK and Cyclin D1 were inhibited in the LP and JP groups(P < 0.05),and cell differentiation was increased. Tumor weights and volumes and VEGF,ERK and Cyclin D1 expression in LL or LH were significantly lower than in JL and JH(P < 0.01).CONCLUSION: Both LP and JP could restrain cancer growth and promote cancer cell differentiation;moreover,LP was more effective than JP The likely mechanism of action was via inhibition of VEGF,ERK and cyclin D1.