Recent studies have shown that Er-Zhi-Wan(EZW), a traditional Chinese medicine consisting of Herba Ecliptae(HE) and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi(FLL), had a definite antiosteoporotic effect on osteoporotic femur, but...Recent studies have shown that Er-Zhi-Wan(EZW), a traditional Chinese medicine consisting of Herba Ecliptae(HE) and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi(FLL), had a definite antiosteoporotic effect on osteoporotic femur, but its effect on osteoporosis of alveolar bone remains unknown. In the present study, we investigated the effects of Er-Zhi-Wan(EZW) on the microarchitecture and the regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in the alveolar bone of ovariectomized rats. Thirty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups: sham operation group(sham, n=10), ovariectomy(OVX) group(n=10), and OVX with EZW treatment group(EZW group, n=10). From one week after ovariectomy, EZW(100 mg/mL) or vehicle(distilled water) was fed(1 mL/100 g) once per day for 12 weeks until the sacrifice of the rats. The body weights were measured weekly. After sacrifice, the sera and mandible were collected and routinely prepared for the measurement of alveolar trabecular microarchitecture, serum levels of E2, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase(BALP) and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b(TRAP5b), as well as mandibular mRNA expression of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway molecules wnt3a, low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5(LRP5), β-catenin and dickkopf homolog 1(DKK1). The results showed that EZW treatment significantly prevented the body weight gain, degradation of alveolar trabecular microarchitecture and alveolar bone loss in the OVX rats. Furthermore, we observed that EZW could increase the serum levels of E2 and BALP, and decrease levels of serum TRAP5b in EZW group compared with vehicle group. In addition, RT-PCR results revealed that EZW upregulated the expression levels of wnt3a, LRP5 and β-catenin, and reduced the expression of DKK1 in OVX rats. Taken together, our results suggested that EZW may have potential anti-osteoporotic effects on osteoporotic alveolar bone by stimulating Wnt/LRP5/β-catenin signaling pathway.展开更多
A simple and reliable high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method has been developed for the simultaneous quantification of five major bioactive components in 'Shu-Jin- Zhi-Tong' capsules (SJZTC), for t...A simple and reliable high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method has been developed for the simultaneous quantification of five major bioactive components in 'Shu-Jin- Zhi-Tong' capsules (SJZTC), for the purposes of quality control of this commonly prescribed traditional Chinese medicine. Under the optimum conditions, excellent separation was achieved, and the assay was fully validated in terms of linearity, precision, repeatability, stability and accuracy. The validated method was applied successfully to the determination of the five compounds in SJZTC samples from different production batches. The HPLC method can be used as a valid analytical method to evaluate the intrinsic quality of SJZTC.展开更多
Adventitious shoots were successfully regenerated from hypocotyl explants of in vitro cultures of Euonymus japonicus Cu zhi. Hypocotyl slices were cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) and B5 basal medium supplemente...Adventitious shoots were successfully regenerated from hypocotyl explants of in vitro cultures of Euonymus japonicus Cu zhi. Hypocotyl slices were cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) and B5 basal medium supplemented with varied concentration of different plant growth-regulators, e.g., α-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) and indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) in combination with 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BA) and kinetin. The study showed that shoots could be directly regenerated from hypocotyl explants without the intervening callus phase; MS medium was more suitable for adventitious shoots regeneration. The ability of hypocotyls segments to produce shoots varied depending upon their position on the seedlings. The highest regeneration rate was obtained with hypocotyl segments near to the cotyledon cultured on MS basal medium supplemented with 1.5 mg L^-1 6-BA and 0.05 mg L^-1 NAA (63.64%). The regenerated shoots were readily elongated on the same medium as used for multiplication and rooted on half-strength MS basal medium supplemented with 1.0 mg L^-1 IBA and 100 mg L^-1 activated carbon. After being transferred to greenhouse conditions, 96% of the plantlets were successfully acclimatized. This regeneration system is applied for genetic transformation now.展开更多
Objective To find direct effect of Chinese herbs Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia L) and Bai Zhi (Dahurian angelica root) Extracts on melanocyte adhesion and migration in vitro. Methods Ethanol extracts obtained from t...Objective To find direct effect of Chinese herbs Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia L) and Bai Zhi (Dahurian angelica root) Extracts on melanocyte adhesion and migration in vitro. Methods Ethanol extracts obtained from two kind of Chinese medicinable herbs were tested. Human melanocytes were obtained from neonatal foreskins and 48-well culture dish covered with fibronectin were used to perform melanocyte adhesion assay; Motility was assessed using the micropore filter method. Results: The extracts of Bu Gu Zhi(Psoralea corylifolia L), Bai Zhi(Dahurian angelica root) obviously showed an effect in increasing of human melanocyte adhesion and migration on fibronectin. Conclusion It is suggested that Buguzhi(Fructus Psoraleae) and Baizhi(Radix Angelicae Dahuricae) might induce melanocyte adhesion and/or migration in the treatment of vitiligo.展开更多
[Objectives] To screen TLC conditions of forsythin contained in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule. [Methods] According to the method described in Chinese Veterinary Pharmacopoeia,thin layer chromatography was used for qualitati...[Objectives] To screen TLC conditions of forsythin contained in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule. [Methods] According to the method described in Chinese Veterinary Pharmacopoeia,thin layer chromatography was used for qualitative identification of forsythin contained in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule by improving the developing conditions. [Results]After optimizing TLC conditions of Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule,that is,the thin layer plate was pre-equilibrated in the expansion cylinder for 5 min after spotting,the separation effect of TLC of test samples was favorable. The spot color was clear,reproducibility was good,precision was high,specificity was better. [Conclusions]The method is of good feasibility,reproducibility and specificity,and could be used for qualitative detection of forsythin contained in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule.展开更多
[Objectives] The aim of this study was to screen out the TLC conditions of matrine in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule. [Methods]Referring to the method of Chinese Veterinary Pharmacopoeia,the composition,chromogenic agent and...[Objectives] The aim of this study was to screen out the TLC conditions of matrine in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule. [Methods]Referring to the method of Chinese Veterinary Pharmacopoeia,the composition,chromogenic agent and expansion conditions of the developer were optimized,and matrine was qualitatively identified by TLC. [Results] After optimizing TLC conditions of Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule,that is,the thin layer plate was pre-equilibrated in the expansion cylinder for 5 min after spotting,the separation effect of TLC of test samples was favorable. The spot color was clear,reproducibility was good,precision was high,specificity was better. [Conclusions] The method was of good feasibility,reproducibility and specificity,and could be used for qualitative detection of matrine in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule dampnessheat and diarrhea disease.展开更多
[Objcetives]To study on the original plant,medicinal materials and microscopic identification of Yi Nationality crude herb Te-zhipa of Ageratum conyzoides L.,and provide experimental data for identification and applic...[Objcetives]To study on the original plant,medicinal materials and microscopic identification of Yi Nationality crude herb Te-zhipa of Ageratum conyzoides L.,and provide experimental data for identification and application. [Methods] The original plant identification,character identification,microscopic structure identification,powder identification were adopted in theresearch.[Results] The characteristics of Yi Nationality crude herb Te-zhi-pa were obvious in the original plant,crude herband microscopic characteristics. [Conclusions]The result was provided some reference for the formulation of quality standards and original plant identification for Yi Nationality crude herb " Te-zhi-pa",and provided the basis for the further research.展开更多
Xingfa Zhi of JinShu recorded the field of ancient Chinese law live debate on major issues in detail,providing a vivid example in understanding the development of ancient Chinese law.These issues included the abolitio...Xingfa Zhi of JinShu recorded the field of ancient Chinese law live debate on major issues in detail,providing a vivid example in understanding the development of ancient Chinese law.These issues included the abolition of revenge,the Amnesty Penalty,the stability of law,the evolution of law,and the Abolishment and recovery of the corporal punishment.This article is only discussed on the related issues of the Abolishment and recovery of the corporal punishment.展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81170992)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Wuhan University(No.201130402020004)
文摘Recent studies have shown that Er-Zhi-Wan(EZW), a traditional Chinese medicine consisting of Herba Ecliptae(HE) and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi(FLL), had a definite antiosteoporotic effect on osteoporotic femur, but its effect on osteoporosis of alveolar bone remains unknown. In the present study, we investigated the effects of Er-Zhi-Wan(EZW) on the microarchitecture and the regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in the alveolar bone of ovariectomized rats. Thirty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups: sham operation group(sham, n=10), ovariectomy(OVX) group(n=10), and OVX with EZW treatment group(EZW group, n=10). From one week after ovariectomy, EZW(100 mg/mL) or vehicle(distilled water) was fed(1 mL/100 g) once per day for 12 weeks until the sacrifice of the rats. The body weights were measured weekly. After sacrifice, the sera and mandible were collected and routinely prepared for the measurement of alveolar trabecular microarchitecture, serum levels of E2, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase(BALP) and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b(TRAP5b), as well as mandibular mRNA expression of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway molecules wnt3a, low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5(LRP5), β-catenin and dickkopf homolog 1(DKK1). The results showed that EZW treatment significantly prevented the body weight gain, degradation of alveolar trabecular microarchitecture and alveolar bone loss in the OVX rats. Furthermore, we observed that EZW could increase the serum levels of E2 and BALP, and decrease levels of serum TRAP5b in EZW group compared with vehicle group. In addition, RT-PCR results revealed that EZW upregulated the expression levels of wnt3a, LRP5 and β-catenin, and reduced the expression of DKK1 in OVX rats. Taken together, our results suggested that EZW may have potential anti-osteoporotic effects on osteoporotic alveolar bone by stimulating Wnt/LRP5/β-catenin signaling pathway.
基金was funded by a grant from the Scientific and Technological Innovation Project Foundation of Shanxi China (No. 20090321099)
文摘A simple and reliable high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method has been developed for the simultaneous quantification of five major bioactive components in 'Shu-Jin- Zhi-Tong' capsules (SJZTC), for the purposes of quality control of this commonly prescribed traditional Chinese medicine. Under the optimum conditions, excellent separation was achieved, and the assay was fully validated in terms of linearity, precision, repeatability, stability and accuracy. The validated method was applied successfully to the determination of the five compounds in SJZTC samples from different production batches. The HPLC method can be used as a valid analytical method to evaluate the intrinsic quality of SJZTC.
文摘Adventitious shoots were successfully regenerated from hypocotyl explants of in vitro cultures of Euonymus japonicus Cu zhi. Hypocotyl slices were cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) and B5 basal medium supplemented with varied concentration of different plant growth-regulators, e.g., α-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) and indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) in combination with 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BA) and kinetin. The study showed that shoots could be directly regenerated from hypocotyl explants without the intervening callus phase; MS medium was more suitable for adventitious shoots regeneration. The ability of hypocotyls segments to produce shoots varied depending upon their position on the seedlings. The highest regeneration rate was obtained with hypocotyl segments near to the cotyledon cultured on MS basal medium supplemented with 1.5 mg L^-1 6-BA and 0.05 mg L^-1 NAA (63.64%). The regenerated shoots were readily elongated on the same medium as used for multiplication and rooted on half-strength MS basal medium supplemented with 1.0 mg L^-1 IBA and 100 mg L^-1 activated carbon. After being transferred to greenhouse conditions, 96% of the plantlets were successfully acclimatized. This regeneration system is applied for genetic transformation now.
文摘Objective To find direct effect of Chinese herbs Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia L) and Bai Zhi (Dahurian angelica root) Extracts on melanocyte adhesion and migration in vitro. Methods Ethanol extracts obtained from two kind of Chinese medicinable herbs were tested. Human melanocytes were obtained from neonatal foreskins and 48-well culture dish covered with fibronectin were used to perform melanocyte adhesion assay; Motility was assessed using the micropore filter method. Results: The extracts of Bu Gu Zhi(Psoralea corylifolia L), Bai Zhi(Dahurian angelica root) obviously showed an effect in increasing of human melanocyte adhesion and migration on fibronectin. Conclusion It is suggested that Buguzhi(Fructus Psoraleae) and Baizhi(Radix Angelicae Dahuricae) might induce melanocyte adhesion and/or migration in the treatment of vitiligo.
文摘[Objectives] To screen TLC conditions of forsythin contained in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule. [Methods] According to the method described in Chinese Veterinary Pharmacopoeia,thin layer chromatography was used for qualitative identification of forsythin contained in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule by improving the developing conditions. [Results]After optimizing TLC conditions of Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule,that is,the thin layer plate was pre-equilibrated in the expansion cylinder for 5 min after spotting,the separation effect of TLC of test samples was favorable. The spot color was clear,reproducibility was good,precision was high,specificity was better. [Conclusions]The method is of good feasibility,reproducibility and specificity,and could be used for qualitative detection of forsythin contained in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule.
基金Supported by Special Project of National Pubic Benefit Industry(Agriculture)(201303040-05)Special Project of Science and Technology Groundwork(2013FYF110600)
文摘[Objectives] The aim of this study was to screen out the TLC conditions of matrine in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule. [Methods]Referring to the method of Chinese Veterinary Pharmacopoeia,the composition,chromogenic agent and expansion conditions of the developer were optimized,and matrine was qualitatively identified by TLC. [Results] After optimizing TLC conditions of Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule,that is,the thin layer plate was pre-equilibrated in the expansion cylinder for 5 min after spotting,the separation effect of TLC of test samples was favorable. The spot color was clear,reproducibility was good,precision was high,specificity was better. [Conclusions] The method was of good feasibility,reproducibility and specificity,and could be used for qualitative detection of matrine in Jin Weng Zhi Li Granule dampnessheat and diarrhea disease.
基金Supported by National Science and Technology Support Program(2015BAC05B02)Sichuan Science and Technology Support Program(2015SZ0034)Education and Teaching Research and Refrom Program of Southwest Minzu University(2015)
文摘[Objcetives]To study on the original plant,medicinal materials and microscopic identification of Yi Nationality crude herb Te-zhipa of Ageratum conyzoides L.,and provide experimental data for identification and application. [Methods] The original plant identification,character identification,microscopic structure identification,powder identification were adopted in theresearch.[Results] The characteristics of Yi Nationality crude herb Te-zhi-pa were obvious in the original plant,crude herband microscopic characteristics. [Conclusions]The result was provided some reference for the formulation of quality standards and original plant identification for Yi Nationality crude herb " Te-zhi-pa",and provided the basis for the further research.
文摘Xingfa Zhi of JinShu recorded the field of ancient Chinese law live debate on major issues in detail,providing a vivid example in understanding the development of ancient Chinese law.These issues included the abolition of revenge,the Amnesty Penalty,the stability of law,the evolution of law,and the Abolishment and recovery of the corporal punishment.This article is only discussed on the related issues of the Abolishment and recovery of the corporal punishment.