Aim: To compare the contents of nucleosides from natural Cordyceps sinensis and cultured Cordyceps mycelia, and to study the effect of humidity and heat on the content of nucleosides. Methods: The contents of nucleos...Aim: To compare the contents of nucleosides from natural Cordyceps sinensis and cultured Cordyceps mycelia, and to study the effect of humidity and heat on the content of nucleosides. Methods: The contents of nucleosides were determined by using high performance capillary electrophoresis (HPCE). Beckman P/ACE System 5010 apparatus equipped with a UV detector and a Beckman untreated fused-silica capillary (57 cm 75 mm, 50 cm effective length) was used. Before sample injection, the capillary was rinsed with 1 molL-1 sodium hydroxide solution and running buffer for 5 min, respectively. A voltage of 20 kV was applied for the separation. Pressure injection was 586 kPa for 6 seconds, and the wavelength of detector was 254 nm. The running time was 20 min at 20 oC. The effect of humidity and heat on the contents of nucleosides from natural Cordyceps sinensis and cultured Cordyceps mycelia was observed for 1, 3, 5 and 10 days at temperature 40 oC, and relative humidity 75%. Results: The content of nucleosides from natural Cordyceps sinensis was higher than that from cultured Cordyceps mycelia. But the contents of nucleosides from freshly collected natural Cordyceps sinensis were very low, even below the limit of quantitation. The contents of nucleosides from natural Cordyceps sinensis were significantly increased by humidity and heat, but this phenomenon was not observed in cultured Cordyceps mycelia. Conclusion: There are differences between the nucleosides from natural Cordyceps sinensis and cultured Cordyceps mycelia. The nucleosides in natural Cordyceps sinensis may be derived from the degradation of nucleic acids. This implies that adenosine being used for the quality control of natural Cordyceps sinensis may have to be reconsidered.展开更多
On the basis of extensive literature search, the species, ingredients, pharmacology, clinical applications, ecological value and cultivation techniques of Scirpus tabemaemontani Gmel have been reviewed, to provide sci...On the basis of extensive literature search, the species, ingredients, pharmacology, clinical applications, ecological value and cultivation techniques of Scirpus tabemaemontani Gmel have been reviewed, to provide scientific data for further research & development.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to isolate and identify a taxol-producing endophytic fungus from Taxus media. [Method] 32 strains of endophytic fungi were identified form the inner bark of T. media,and their fermentation prod...[Objective] The aim was to isolate and identify a taxol-producing endophytic fungus from Taxus media. [Method] 32 strains of endophytic fungi were identified form the inner bark of T. media,and their fermentation products were detected by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). [Result] Through the screening,a strain of taxol-producing endophytic fungi M57 was obtained,which could produce 45-50 μg/L of taxol,and M57 was defined as Rhizopus sp. through morphological observation and 18S rDNA sequence analysis. [Conclusion] The finding of Rhizopus sp. M57 provided a promising strain for producing taxol with taxol-producing fungi fermentation process.展开更多
Levant cotton root is a folk traditional herb with a long history in China. This article gave a brief introduction on recent research work related to main com- position, pharmacologic effect and clinical application o...Levant cotton root is a folk traditional herb with a long history in China. This article gave a brief introduction on recent research work related to main com- position, pharmacologic effect and clinical application of levant cotton root and pro- posed existing problems and countermeasures for pharmaceutical industrialization.展开更多
Sagina japonica(Sw.) Ohwi is a traditional medicinal herb for the treatment of lacquer dermatitis, and its medicinal and ecological value needs to be further developed. Based on broad literature search, this paper s...Sagina japonica(Sw.) Ohwi is a traditional medicinal herb for the treatment of lacquer dermatitis, and its medicinal and ecological value needs to be further developed. Based on broad literature search, this paper summarized the identification, composition, pharmacology, clinical applications, ecological value, and cultivation technologies of S. japonica(Sw.) Ohwi, aiming at providing scientific information for further research and development of S. japonica(Sw.) Ohwi.展开更多
To investigate the process of information technology (IT) impacts on firm competitiveness, an integrated process model of IT impacts on firm competitiveness is brought forward based on the process-oriented view, the...To investigate the process of information technology (IT) impacts on firm competitiveness, an integrated process model of IT impacts on firm competitiveness is brought forward based on the process-oriented view, the resource-based view and the complementary resource view, which is comprised of an IT conversion process, an information system (IS) adoption process, an IS use process and a competition process. The application capability of IT plays the critical role, which determines the efficiency and effectiveness of the aforementioned four processes. The process model of IT impacts on firm competitiveness can also be used to explain why, under what situations and how IT can generate positive organizational outcomes, as well as theoretical bases for further empirical study.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to provide references for the application of participatory monitoring and evaluation in the development of animal husbandry tech- nology. [Method] With the livelihood improvement program f...[Objective] This study aimed to provide references for the application of participatory monitoring and evaluation in the development of animal husbandry tech- nology. [Method] With the livelihood improvement program for agricultural and pas- toral area in northern Yunnan as the example, the development process of partici- patory animal husbandry was overviewed. And the monitoring and evaluation pro- cesses of participatory animal husbandry were introduced and analyzed. [Result] The monitoring and evaluation indicator system of participatory animal husbandry technol- ogy included 4 layers, namely technology, institutional system, personnel ability con- struction and effectiveness, and 11 third-level indicators, namely, technical characteristics, superiority-inferiority comparison, community and farmers, technical personnel, project personnel, economic indicators and social indicators. [Conclusion] This study provided the references for the application of participatory monitoring and evaluation in the development of animal husbandry technology.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the correlation of 18F-fluorodeoxy- glucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) with clinical features and the prediction of treatment response. METHODS: A total of 83 hepatocellular...AIM: To investigate the correlation of 18F-fluorodeoxy- glucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) with clinical features and the prediction of treatment response. METHODS: A total of 83 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients undergoing 18F-FDG PET before transar- terial chemolipiodolization with systemic chemo-infusion between October, 2006 and May, 2009 were retrospec-tively enrolled. The patients included 68 men and 15 women (mean age, 60 ~ 10.7 years). The effect of 18F- FDG-monitored PET uptake on clinical features and on the evaluated treatment response was ascertained with modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors. The PET parameters of maximal standardized uptake value of the tumor (Tsuvmax), the ratio of the tumor maximal standardized uptake value (SUV) to the liver maximal SUV (Tsuvmax/Lsuwax) and the ratio of tumor maximal SUV to the liver mean SUV (msuvmax/LSUVrnean) were tested as predictive factors. RESULTS: Among the 3 SUV parameters, the TSUV- =maxdLsuvmean ratio (cutoff value of 1.90) was significantly associated with tumor burden including tumor size, tu- mor number, α-fetoprotein levels and tumor stage (P 〈 0.001, P = 0.008, P = 0.011, P 〈 0.001, respectively). The objective response rates in patients with a high SUV ratio (≥ 1.90) were significantly better than those with a low SUV ratio (〈 1.90) (P = 0.020). The overall survival rates of patients exhibiting a low Tsuvmax/Lsu- Vmean ratio (〈 1.90) and those with a high SUV ratio (≥1.90) was 38.2 and 10.3 mo, respectively (P 〈 0.01). However, the time to progression showed no significant difference between the groups (P = 0.15). CONCLUSION: 18F-FDG PET can be an important predictor of HCC treatment. In particular, the Tsuvmax/ Lsuwean ratio (cutoff value of 1.90) can provide useful information in treatment prognosis for HCC patients treated with Iocoregional therapy.展开更多
文摘Aim: To compare the contents of nucleosides from natural Cordyceps sinensis and cultured Cordyceps mycelia, and to study the effect of humidity and heat on the content of nucleosides. Methods: The contents of nucleosides were determined by using high performance capillary electrophoresis (HPCE). Beckman P/ACE System 5010 apparatus equipped with a UV detector and a Beckman untreated fused-silica capillary (57 cm 75 mm, 50 cm effective length) was used. Before sample injection, the capillary was rinsed with 1 molL-1 sodium hydroxide solution and running buffer for 5 min, respectively. A voltage of 20 kV was applied for the separation. Pressure injection was 586 kPa for 6 seconds, and the wavelength of detector was 254 nm. The running time was 20 min at 20 oC. The effect of humidity and heat on the contents of nucleosides from natural Cordyceps sinensis and cultured Cordyceps mycelia was observed for 1, 3, 5 and 10 days at temperature 40 oC, and relative humidity 75%. Results: The content of nucleosides from natural Cordyceps sinensis was higher than that from cultured Cordyceps mycelia. But the contents of nucleosides from freshly collected natural Cordyceps sinensis were very low, even below the limit of quantitation. The contents of nucleosides from natural Cordyceps sinensis were significantly increased by humidity and heat, but this phenomenon was not observed in cultured Cordyceps mycelia. Conclusion: There are differences between the nucleosides from natural Cordyceps sinensis and cultured Cordyceps mycelia. The nucleosides in natural Cordyceps sinensis may be derived from the degradation of nucleic acids. This implies that adenosine being used for the quality control of natural Cordyceps sinensis may have to be reconsidered.
文摘On the basis of extensive literature search, the species, ingredients, pharmacology, clinical applications, ecological value and cultivation techniques of Scirpus tabemaemontani Gmel have been reviewed, to provide scientific data for further research & development.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(20776058)New Century Training Programme Foundation for the Talents by the State Education Commission (NCET-06-0646)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim was to isolate and identify a taxol-producing endophytic fungus from Taxus media. [Method] 32 strains of endophytic fungi were identified form the inner bark of T. media,and their fermentation products were detected by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). [Result] Through the screening,a strain of taxol-producing endophytic fungi M57 was obtained,which could produce 45-50 μg/L of taxol,and M57 was defined as Rhizopus sp. through morphological observation and 18S rDNA sequence analysis. [Conclusion] The finding of Rhizopus sp. M57 provided a promising strain for producing taxol with taxol-producing fungi fermentation process.
基金Supported by Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences Development Fund(A2012070302)~~
文摘Levant cotton root is a folk traditional herb with a long history in China. This article gave a brief introduction on recent research work related to main com- position, pharmacologic effect and clinical application of levant cotton root and pro- posed existing problems and countermeasures for pharmaceutical industrialization.
基金Supported by the Fund from Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China,Ministry of Education(KH09030)Special Fund for the Science and Technology of Science and Technology Department of Tibet Autonomous Region(20091012)Scientific Research Program from Shanxi Provincial Education Departmen(2010JK862)~~
文摘Sagina japonica(Sw.) Ohwi is a traditional medicinal herb for the treatment of lacquer dermatitis, and its medicinal and ecological value needs to be further developed. Based on broad literature search, this paper summarized the identification, composition, pharmacology, clinical applications, ecological value, and cultivation technologies of S. japonica(Sw.) Ohwi, aiming at providing scientific information for further research and development of S. japonica(Sw.) Ohwi.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.70671024).
文摘To investigate the process of information technology (IT) impacts on firm competitiveness, an integrated process model of IT impacts on firm competitiveness is brought forward based on the process-oriented view, the resource-based view and the complementary resource view, which is comprised of an IT conversion process, an information system (IS) adoption process, an IS use process and a competition process. The application capability of IT plays the critical role, which determines the efficiency and effectiveness of the aforementioned four processes. The process model of IT impacts on firm competitiveness can also be used to explain why, under what situations and how IT can generate positive organizational outcomes, as well as theoretical bases for further empirical study.
基金Supported by the Canadian International Development Research Center(IDRC)~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to provide references for the application of participatory monitoring and evaluation in the development of animal husbandry tech- nology. [Method] With the livelihood improvement program for agricultural and pas- toral area in northern Yunnan as the example, the development process of partici- patory animal husbandry was overviewed. And the monitoring and evaluation pro- cesses of participatory animal husbandry were introduced and analyzed. [Result] The monitoring and evaluation indicator system of participatory animal husbandry technol- ogy included 4 layers, namely technology, institutional system, personnel ability con- struction and effectiveness, and 11 third-level indicators, namely, technical characteristics, superiority-inferiority comparison, community and farmers, technical personnel, project personnel, economic indicators and social indicators. [Conclusion] This study provided the references for the application of participatory monitoring and evaluation in the development of animal husbandry technology.
基金Supported by National R and D Program grant for cancer control,Ministry of Health,Welfare and Family Affairs,South Korea,No. R0620390-1
文摘AIM: To investigate the correlation of 18F-fluorodeoxy- glucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) with clinical features and the prediction of treatment response. METHODS: A total of 83 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients undergoing 18F-FDG PET before transar- terial chemolipiodolization with systemic chemo-infusion between October, 2006 and May, 2009 were retrospec-tively enrolled. The patients included 68 men and 15 women (mean age, 60 ~ 10.7 years). The effect of 18F- FDG-monitored PET uptake on clinical features and on the evaluated treatment response was ascertained with modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors. The PET parameters of maximal standardized uptake value of the tumor (Tsuvmax), the ratio of the tumor maximal standardized uptake value (SUV) to the liver maximal SUV (Tsuvmax/Lsuwax) and the ratio of tumor maximal SUV to the liver mean SUV (msuvmax/LSUVrnean) were tested as predictive factors. RESULTS: Among the 3 SUV parameters, the TSUV- =maxdLsuvmean ratio (cutoff value of 1.90) was significantly associated with tumor burden including tumor size, tu- mor number, α-fetoprotein levels and tumor stage (P 〈 0.001, P = 0.008, P = 0.011, P 〈 0.001, respectively). The objective response rates in patients with a high SUV ratio (≥ 1.90) were significantly better than those with a low SUV ratio (〈 1.90) (P = 0.020). The overall survival rates of patients exhibiting a low Tsuvmax/Lsu- Vmean ratio (〈 1.90) and those with a high SUV ratio (≥1.90) was 38.2 and 10.3 mo, respectively (P 〈 0.01). However, the time to progression showed no significant difference between the groups (P = 0.15). CONCLUSION: 18F-FDG PET can be an important predictor of HCC treatment. In particular, the Tsuvmax/ Lsuwean ratio (cutoff value of 1.90) can provide useful information in treatment prognosis for HCC patients treated with Iocoregional therapy.