Objective:To determine the anti-breast cancer activities and the safety oral consumption of Dillenia suffruticosa root aqueous extract(DRAE)in BALB/c mice.Methods:In the anti-breast cancer study,female BALB/c mice wer...Objective:To determine the anti-breast cancer activities and the safety oral consumption of Dillenia suffruticosa root aqueous extract(DRAE)in BALB/c mice.Methods:In the anti-breast cancer study,female BALB/c mice were divided into five groups(n=12),which were(1)positive control(with breast cancer,untreated),(2)negative control(without breast cancer,untreated)and other three groups of mice with breast cancer treated with 1 000,500 and 250 mg/kg of DRAE,respectively,by oral gavage for 28 days.All mice except from the negative control group were injected into the mammary fat pad with 4T1 cells(1×1054T1 cells/0.1 m L of phosphate buffer solution).DRAE was administered orally on Day 11 after the tumor has developed.Results:The tumor volume of the 1 000 mg/kg of DRAE group reduced significantly compared to the positive control while treatment with 500 mg/kg of DRAE had significantly inhibited metastasis to the heart.In the acute toxicity study,treatment with up to5 000 mg/kg of DRAE was not toxic to the animals,indicating its safety when a large amount of this plant extract was ingested.Based on the sub-acute toxicity study,treatment of the highest dose of DRAE(1 000 mg/kg)had mild liver toxicity indicated by mild focal hemorrhage.Conclusions:DRAE possesses anti-breast cancer properties but at the same time it shows mild toxicity to the liver.The non observable adverse effect dose for DRAE is500 mg/kg.展开更多
木犀草素(luteolin,Lut)对多种肿瘤细的生长具有抑制作用,但对乳腺癌细胞的生物学行为的影响尚不明确,本研究旨在探讨Lut对乳腺癌细胞增殖与侵袭的影响及其作用机制。首先体外培养乳腺癌细胞(MDA-MB-231和MCF7),免疫印迹实验检测细胞静...木犀草素(luteolin,Lut)对多种肿瘤细的生长具有抑制作用,但对乳腺癌细胞的生物学行为的影响尚不明确,本研究旨在探讨Lut对乳腺癌细胞增殖与侵袭的影响及其作用机制。首先体外培养乳腺癌细胞(MDA-MB-231和MCF7),免疫印迹实验检测细胞静息状态下核糖体蛋白S12(ribosomal protein S12,RPS12)表达水平。并采用MTT法、免疫印迹法分别测定不同浓度Lut处理后细胞的增殖水平,胞内RPS12及c-Myc的表达,以及PI3K/Akt、mTOR和S6K的磷酸化。同时采用c-Myc及PI3K/Akt、mTOR抑制剂处理组细胞,分别检测细胞增殖水平以及细胞内RPS12以及c-Myc表达。随后构建RPS12启动子报告基因,研究Lut对其转录的影响。最后在细胞内过表达c-Myc,或采用siRNA沉默RPS12表达,检测细胞侵袭和迁移的变化。结果显示,RPS12在乳腺癌细胞系MDA-MB-231和MCF7细胞系中均呈高水平表达。采用不同浓度Lut处理细胞后,其增殖均明显降低,PI3K/Akt、mTOR及S6K磷酸化水平与对照组相比有所减弱,c-Myc和RPS12表达也显著受到抑制,PI3K/Ak和mTOR抑制剂也具有类似结果。此外,抑制c-Myc后可显著降低乳腺癌细胞内RPS12表达以及转录活性,但细胞过表达c-Myc后RPS12水平显著增高,而沉默RPS12则可以显著抑制细胞的侵袭和迁移。以上结果表明Lut能够抑制乳腺癌细胞系MDA-MB-231的增殖与侵袭,其机制可能与抑制PI3K/Akt/mTOR信号通路进而下调c-Myc的表达,最终抑制RPS12表达有关。展开更多
AIM:To assess the effectiveness of hepatitis B virus(HBV) vaccination program among fully vaccinated children.METHODS:A national community based crosssectional study was carried out in 6 governorates representing Egyp...AIM:To assess the effectiveness of hepatitis B virus(HBV) vaccination program among fully vaccinated children.METHODS:A national community based crosssectional study was carried out in 6 governorates representing Egypt. A total of 3600 children aged from 9 mo to 16 years who were fully vaccinated with HBV vaccine during infancy were recruited. Face to face interviews were carried out and sera were evaluated for hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsA g),anti-HBV core antibodies(total) and quantitative detection of hepatitis B surface antibody using enzyme linked immunoassays techniques. Samples positive to HBs Ag/anti-HBV core antibodies were subjected to quantitative HBV-DNA detection by real time polymerase chain reaction with 3.8 IU/L detection limit. RESULTS:Sero-protection was detected among 2059 children(57.2%) with geometric mean titers 75.4 ± 3.6 IU/L compared to 3.1 ± 2.1 IU/L among nonseroprotected children. Multivariate logistic analysis revealed that older age and female gender were the significant predicting variables for having non seroprotective level,with adjusted odds ratio 3.3,9.1and 14.2 among children aged 5 to < 10,10 to < 15 and ≥ 15 years respectively compared to those < 5 years and 1.1 among girls compared to boys with P < 0.01. HBs Ag was positive in 0.11% and breakthrough infection was 0.36% and 0.39% depending on positivity of anti-HBc and DNA detection respectively. The prevalence of HBV infection was significantly higher among children aged ≥ 7 years(0.59%) compared to 0.07% among younger children with odds ratio equal to 8.4(95%CI:1.1-64.2) and P < 0.01.The prevalence was higher among girls(0.48%) than boys(0.29%) with P > 0.05. C ON C LU S I ON :T he E gy pt ian c ompuls or y H B V vaccination program provides adequate protection. Occult HBV infection exists among apparently healthy vaccinated children. Adherence to infection control measures is mandatory.展开更多
In the present study, films and coatings for food applications based on a gum exudate from Brea tree （Cercidium praecox） were formulated and the influence of plasticizer content on their functional properties was ev...In the present study, films and coatings for food applications based on a gum exudate from Brea tree （Cercidium praecox） were formulated and the influence of plasticizer content on their functional properties was evaluated. Brea gum is a renewable resource available in semi-desert areas, extracted by native people. Films were produced by casting method and characterized through water vapour permeability, mechanical （tensile strength and elongation at break）, morphological and optical properties. Glycerol was used as plasticizer. Brea gum films presented good visual aspect, transparency and amber colour. Microscopic observation showed a dense and homogeneous structure. Film wettability increased with glycerol content due to hydrophilic nature of the plasticizer. Solubility of films in water increased with temperature. Water sorption isotherms of films at 25 ~C showed that at high aw （above 0.50）, the film matrix swells altering its structure and properties. Water vapour permeability remained practically constant up to 20% of glycerol content and then increases linearly with the plasticizer. The addition of glycerol decreased the opacity and tensile strength. The best film properties were obtained at 20% of glycerol concentration.展开更多
"违法乱纪"可以译为to violate laws and discipline,to break laws and violate discipline或to be chaotic and lawless。"违犯、违反"或"违背"的意思是"不依照规定行动"或"不符合规定&..."违法乱纪"可以译为to violate laws and discipline,to break laws and violate discipline或to be chaotic and lawless。"违犯、违反"或"违背"的意思是"不依照规定行动"或"不符合规定"。展开更多
China Guodian Corporation announced thatits subsidiary Ningxia Younglight ChemicalsCo Ltd started construction of a 300 000 t/aacetic acid unit at Ningdong Industry Park,Ningxia region on October 22nd. Startup issched...China Guodian Corporation announced thatits subsidiary Ningxia Younglight ChemicalsCo Ltd started construction of a 300 000 t/aacetic acid unit at Ningdong Industry Park,Ningxia region on October 22nd. Startup isscheduled in June 2013. Once operational,theacetic acid unit can feed the planning 300展开更多
基金Supported by the Universiti Putra Malaysia with Grant No.9366600
文摘Objective:To determine the anti-breast cancer activities and the safety oral consumption of Dillenia suffruticosa root aqueous extract(DRAE)in BALB/c mice.Methods:In the anti-breast cancer study,female BALB/c mice were divided into five groups(n=12),which were(1)positive control(with breast cancer,untreated),(2)negative control(without breast cancer,untreated)and other three groups of mice with breast cancer treated with 1 000,500 and 250 mg/kg of DRAE,respectively,by oral gavage for 28 days.All mice except from the negative control group were injected into the mammary fat pad with 4T1 cells(1×1054T1 cells/0.1 m L of phosphate buffer solution).DRAE was administered orally on Day 11 after the tumor has developed.Results:The tumor volume of the 1 000 mg/kg of DRAE group reduced significantly compared to the positive control while treatment with 500 mg/kg of DRAE had significantly inhibited metastasis to the heart.In the acute toxicity study,treatment with up to5 000 mg/kg of DRAE was not toxic to the animals,indicating its safety when a large amount of this plant extract was ingested.Based on the sub-acute toxicity study,treatment of the highest dose of DRAE(1 000 mg/kg)had mild liver toxicity indicated by mild focal hemorrhage.Conclusions:DRAE possesses anti-breast cancer properties but at the same time it shows mild toxicity to the liver.The non observable adverse effect dose for DRAE is500 mg/kg.
文摘木犀草素(luteolin,Lut)对多种肿瘤细的生长具有抑制作用,但对乳腺癌细胞的生物学行为的影响尚不明确,本研究旨在探讨Lut对乳腺癌细胞增殖与侵袭的影响及其作用机制。首先体外培养乳腺癌细胞(MDA-MB-231和MCF7),免疫印迹实验检测细胞静息状态下核糖体蛋白S12(ribosomal protein S12,RPS12)表达水平。并采用MTT法、免疫印迹法分别测定不同浓度Lut处理后细胞的增殖水平,胞内RPS12及c-Myc的表达,以及PI3K/Akt、mTOR和S6K的磷酸化。同时采用c-Myc及PI3K/Akt、mTOR抑制剂处理组细胞,分别检测细胞增殖水平以及细胞内RPS12以及c-Myc表达。随后构建RPS12启动子报告基因,研究Lut对其转录的影响。最后在细胞内过表达c-Myc,或采用siRNA沉默RPS12表达,检测细胞侵袭和迁移的变化。结果显示,RPS12在乳腺癌细胞系MDA-MB-231和MCF7细胞系中均呈高水平表达。采用不同浓度Lut处理细胞后,其增殖均明显降低,PI3K/Akt、mTOR及S6K磷酸化水平与对照组相比有所减弱,c-Myc和RPS12表达也显著受到抑制,PI3K/Ak和mTOR抑制剂也具有类似结果。此外,抑制c-Myc后可显著降低乳腺癌细胞内RPS12表达以及转录活性,但细胞过表达c-Myc后RPS12水平显著增高,而沉默RPS12则可以显著抑制细胞的侵袭和迁移。以上结果表明Lut能够抑制乳腺癌细胞系MDA-MB-231的增殖与侵袭,其机制可能与抑制PI3K/Akt/mTOR信号通路进而下调c-Myc的表达,最终抑制RPS12表达有关。
基金The Science and Technology Development Fund(STDF),Egypt,No.1611
文摘AIM:To assess the effectiveness of hepatitis B virus(HBV) vaccination program among fully vaccinated children.METHODS:A national community based crosssectional study was carried out in 6 governorates representing Egypt. A total of 3600 children aged from 9 mo to 16 years who were fully vaccinated with HBV vaccine during infancy were recruited. Face to face interviews were carried out and sera were evaluated for hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsA g),anti-HBV core antibodies(total) and quantitative detection of hepatitis B surface antibody using enzyme linked immunoassays techniques. Samples positive to HBs Ag/anti-HBV core antibodies were subjected to quantitative HBV-DNA detection by real time polymerase chain reaction with 3.8 IU/L detection limit. RESULTS:Sero-protection was detected among 2059 children(57.2%) with geometric mean titers 75.4 ± 3.6 IU/L compared to 3.1 ± 2.1 IU/L among nonseroprotected children. Multivariate logistic analysis revealed that older age and female gender were the significant predicting variables for having non seroprotective level,with adjusted odds ratio 3.3,9.1and 14.2 among children aged 5 to < 10,10 to < 15 and ≥ 15 years respectively compared to those < 5 years and 1.1 among girls compared to boys with P < 0.01. HBs Ag was positive in 0.11% and breakthrough infection was 0.36% and 0.39% depending on positivity of anti-HBc and DNA detection respectively. The prevalence of HBV infection was significantly higher among children aged ≥ 7 years(0.59%) compared to 0.07% among younger children with odds ratio equal to 8.4(95%CI:1.1-64.2) and P < 0.01.The prevalence was higher among girls(0.48%) than boys(0.29%) with P > 0.05. C ON C LU S I ON :T he E gy pt ian c ompuls or y H B V vaccination program provides adequate protection. Occult HBV infection exists among apparently healthy vaccinated children. Adherence to infection control measures is mandatory.
文摘In the present study, films and coatings for food applications based on a gum exudate from Brea tree （Cercidium praecox） were formulated and the influence of plasticizer content on their functional properties was evaluated. Brea gum is a renewable resource available in semi-desert areas, extracted by native people. Films were produced by casting method and characterized through water vapour permeability, mechanical （tensile strength and elongation at break）, morphological and optical properties. Glycerol was used as plasticizer. Brea gum films presented good visual aspect, transparency and amber colour. Microscopic observation showed a dense and homogeneous structure. Film wettability increased with glycerol content due to hydrophilic nature of the plasticizer. Solubility of films in water increased with temperature. Water sorption isotherms of films at 25 ~C showed that at high aw （above 0.50）, the film matrix swells altering its structure and properties. Water vapour permeability remained practically constant up to 20% of glycerol content and then increases linearly with the plasticizer. The addition of glycerol decreased the opacity and tensile strength. The best film properties were obtained at 20% of glycerol concentration.
文摘China Guodian Corporation announced thatits subsidiary Ningxia Younglight ChemicalsCo Ltd started construction of a 300 000 t/aacetic acid unit at Ningdong Industry Park,Ningxia region on October 22nd. Startup isscheduled in June 2013. Once operational,theacetic acid unit can feed the planning 300
