AIM: Hepatic fibrogenesis has close relation with hepatic stellate cells (HSC)and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase (TIMP). Oxymatrine (OM) is a kind of Chinese herb that is found to have some effects on liver fi...AIM: Hepatic fibrogenesis has close relation with hepatic stellate cells (HSC)and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase (TIMP). Oxymatrine (OM) is a kind of Chinese herb that is found to have some effects on liver fibrosis. We aimed to determine the effects of OM on hepatic fibrosis and explore the possible mechanism. METHODS: Thirty-two rats were randomly divided into four groups; 16 were used to develop hepatic fibrosis by carbon tetrachloride (CCI4) and treated with or without OM, and 16 were used as controls. The expression of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in the livers of rats was detected by immunohisto-chemical assay. Liver pathology was determined by H&E staining and reticulum staining. RESULTS: In CCl4-injured rats, the normal structure of lobules was destroyed, and pseudolobules were formed. Hyperplasia of fibers was observed surrounding the lobules. While the degree of fibrogenesis in liver tissues was significantly decreased in those rats with OM-treatment compared with those without OM treatment. The pseudolobules were surrounded by strong, multi-layer reticular fibers, which netted into pseudolobules in CCl4-injured rats, however, there was a significant decrease in reticular fibers in OM-treated rats. The expression of TIMP-1 in hepatic cells was weak in control groups, but strong in CCl4-injured groups, however, the expression of TIMP-1 was significantly inhibited by OM (F = 52.93, P<0.05). There was no significant change in the expression of α-SMA between CCl4-injured rats with or without OM treatment (F= 8.99, P>0.05). CONCLUSION: OM effectively inhibits CCl4-induced fibrogenesis in rat liver tissues, probably by reducing the expression level of TIMP-1.展开更多
Digital woven textiles are one of the latest research areas of digital textiles. The key of research on design of digital woven fabrics lies in structural design. Nowadays, the application of digital design technology...Digital woven textiles are one of the latest research areas of digital textiles. The key of research on design of digital woven fabrics lies in structural design. Nowadays, the application of digital design technology has fundamentally changed the concept of structural design of woven fabric, giving rise to design methods and effects that were deemed impossible before. A study has been carried out to analyze the nature of woven structures and the methods of structural design. This paper proposes an innovative principle and method of structural design under digital design concept, on which the design of digital gamut weaves and establishment of weave-database were presented to meet the requirement of balanced interlacement. It is envisaged that the results of this study will enhance future research in creation of digital woven fabrics, with particular emphasis on digital jacquard fabrics. Meanwhile, this study is also laid the foundation for the intelligent design of woven textile.展开更多
By analyzing the situations,characteristics and majorproblems affecting Guangzhou's process of standardization,thispaper proposes a new operation mechanism.It is to be built withthe Guangzhou Standardization Leadi...By analyzing the situations,characteristics and majorproblems affecting Guangzhou's process of standardization,thispaper proposes a new operation mechanism.It is to be built withthe Guangzhou Standardization Leading Group at its core.TheGuangzhou Institute of Standardization should supply technical support,trade associations should act as a bridge between manufacturersand the government to active participation by the majority of enterprisesand society generally.展开更多
基金Supported by Foundation of "Bai Ren Ji Hua" of Shanghai Health Bureau, No. 98BR32
文摘AIM: Hepatic fibrogenesis has close relation with hepatic stellate cells (HSC)and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase (TIMP). Oxymatrine (OM) is a kind of Chinese herb that is found to have some effects on liver fibrosis. We aimed to determine the effects of OM on hepatic fibrosis and explore the possible mechanism. METHODS: Thirty-two rats were randomly divided into four groups; 16 were used to develop hepatic fibrosis by carbon tetrachloride (CCI4) and treated with or without OM, and 16 were used as controls. The expression of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in the livers of rats was detected by immunohisto-chemical assay. Liver pathology was determined by H&E staining and reticulum staining. RESULTS: In CCl4-injured rats, the normal structure of lobules was destroyed, and pseudolobules were formed. Hyperplasia of fibers was observed surrounding the lobules. While the degree of fibrogenesis in liver tissues was significantly decreased in those rats with OM-treatment compared with those without OM treatment. The pseudolobules were surrounded by strong, multi-layer reticular fibers, which netted into pseudolobules in CCl4-injured rats, however, there was a significant decrease in reticular fibers in OM-treated rats. The expression of TIMP-1 in hepatic cells was weak in control groups, but strong in CCl4-injured groups, however, the expression of TIMP-1 was significantly inhibited by OM (F = 52.93, P<0.05). There was no significant change in the expression of α-SMA between CCl4-injured rats with or without OM treatment (F= 8.99, P>0.05). CONCLUSION: OM effectively inhibits CCl4-induced fibrogenesis in rat liver tissues, probably by reducing the expression level of TIMP-1.
基金Supported by project of Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology (Zhejiang Sci-tech University) ,Ministry of Education (No.2006KF07)
文摘Digital woven textiles are one of the latest research areas of digital textiles. The key of research on design of digital woven fabrics lies in structural design. Nowadays, the application of digital design technology has fundamentally changed the concept of structural design of woven fabric, giving rise to design methods and effects that were deemed impossible before. A study has been carried out to analyze the nature of woven structures and the methods of structural design. This paper proposes an innovative principle and method of structural design under digital design concept, on which the design of digital gamut weaves and establishment of weave-database were presented to meet the requirement of balanced interlacement. It is envisaged that the results of this study will enhance future research in creation of digital woven fabrics, with particular emphasis on digital jacquard fabrics. Meanwhile, this study is also laid the foundation for the intelligent design of woven textile.
文摘By analyzing the situations,characteristics and majorproblems affecting Guangzhou's process of standardization,thispaper proposes a new operation mechanism.It is to be built withthe Guangzhou Standardization Leading Group at its core.TheGuangzhou Institute of Standardization should supply technical support,trade associations should act as a bridge between manufacturersand the government to active participation by the majority of enterprisesand society generally.
