{"title":"Behavioral Observation and Analysis of PMS Liver-qi Depression Rat Model Established by Chronic Restraint Stress and Resident-Intruder Paradigm","authors":"Wei Sheng , Wang Haiping , Qiao Mingqi","doi":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60009-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60009-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study was aimed at investigating the feasibility of establishing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) liver-<em>qi</em> depression rat model with resident-intruder paradigm compared to chronic restraint stress. The PMS liver-<em>qi</em> depression rat model was prepared with chronic restraint stress and resident-intruder paradigm. The effect was systematically evaluated through behavioral methods such as open-field test and tail suspension test. Then, results from both groups were compared. The results showed that both chronic restraint stress and resident-intruder paradigm can effectively simulate the state of premenstrual depression and postmenstrual disappearance. The results of the open-field test suggested that there was no significant difference between these two methods (<em>P</em> > 0.05). It was concluded that as a social psychological stress method the resident-intruder paradigm can preferably simulate the process of clinical PMS liver-<em>qi</em> depression caused by emotional abnormality and overcome the disadvantage of obvious body stress of the chronic restraint stress method. But the success ratio was too low, and further inspection was needed to examine its stability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101287,"journal":{"name":"World Science and Technology","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1848-1852"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60009-5","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87530061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhang Runshun , Zhou Xuezhong , Wang Yinghui , Liu Baoyan , Zheng Honggang , Wu Jie , Li Daorui
{"title":"Thought and Practice of Study of Tumor Treatments by Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on Collection and Analysis Platform of Known TCM Veteran Physicians","authors":"Zhang Runshun , Zhou Xuezhong , Wang Yinghui , Liu Baoyan , Zheng Honggang , Wu Jie , Li Daorui","doi":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60007-1","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60007-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper describes the use of information collection and the analysis and mining platform of famous traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) doctors in carrying out the study of syndromes, characteristics, and treatment methods of tumors in different periods, core herbal formulas, drug addition, subtraction and other research. It is conducive to summarize the tumor syndrome differentiations and treatments systematically, and to promote the heritage of the experience of known veteran TCM doctors.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101287,"journal":{"name":"World Science and Technology","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1817-1823"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60007-1","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78837487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ge Yingli , Lu Yanliu , Yang Ming , Song Haiyan , Liu Ping , Ji Guang
{"title":"Decade Research Progress and Development Trend of Complex Prescription Compatibility of Traditional Chinese Medicine","authors":"Ge Yingli , Lu Yanliu , Yang Ming , Song Haiyan , Liu Ping , Ji Guang","doi":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60003-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60003-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Complex prescription is the primary therapeutic method of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is a key influencing factor in prescription compatibility. During the past decade, researchers have carried out explorations on the compound compatibility law through aspects of pharmacodynamics (PD), pharmacokinetics (PK) and the combination of PD and PK (PD-PK) and achieved significant success. However, a TCM prescription contains various components. The functions of components and the complex interactions among the different components and their metabolic changes in the body have not been well understood. By far, reasonable and standard methods are still lacking in the study of component compatibility of TCM complex prescription. Based on a summary of recent studies of complex prescription, we put forward the new research method of complex prescription compatibility through multi-index comprehensive evaluation for PD-PK indexes of the efficacious components compatibility law.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101287,"journal":{"name":"World Science and Technology","volume":"14 3","pages":"Pages 1609-1614"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60003-4","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85553670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Du Qinghong , Han Lin , Jiang Junjie , Li Pengtao , Wang Xinyue , Jia Xu
{"title":"Effect of Glytan on Liver Fibrosis in Portal Hypertensive Rats","authors":"Du Qinghong , Han Lin , Jiang Junjie , Li Pengtao , Wang Xinyue , Jia Xu","doi":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60004-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60004-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The aim of this research was to observe the effect of Glytan on rat liver fibrosis and to investigate the mechanism of portal hypertension (PHT). SD male rats with weight between 240 g and 260 g were randomly divided into a sham group, model group, propranolol group, and Glytan group, according to their weight. PHT and liver fibrosis were induced by common bile duct ligation. After 2 and 4 weeks, the hydroxyproline (Hyp) content of liver tissues was tested by spectrophotometer. The collagen formation was evaluated by Masson staining and ultrastructural changes were evaluated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results showed that Glytan inhibited the Hyp production at 2 weeks and 4 weeks. Masson staining revealed the same results with Hyp. Glytan inhibited the pseudolobule formation. TEM showed swelling sinusoid endothelial cells (SEC), reduced fenestra between the SEC, widened Disse's space, and reduced hepatocyte microvilli in the model group rats. At 4 weeks, loss of the hepatocyte microvilli and the basement membrane were clearly seen. Glytan promoted degeneration of the matrix and restoration of the SEC at 2 weeks and 4 weeks. It was concluded that Glytan inhibited collagen formation and ameliorated sinusoidal capillarization. This is one of the mechanisms of Glytan used to decrease the portal venous pressure. The results provided precise and reliable proof to develop new treatments for PHT.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101287,"journal":{"name":"World Science and Technology","volume":"14 3","pages":"Pages 1631-1635"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60004-6","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74393629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Duan Jin'ao, Su Shulan, Fan Xinsheng, Qian Dawei, Tang Yuping, Shang Erxin, Guo Jianming, Liu Pei
{"title":"Exploration of Action Patterns and Mechanisms of Traditional Chinese Medicine Incompatibility of Qi–Qing Antagonism and Mutual Inhibition/Restraint based on Drug Interaction","authors":"Duan Jin'ao, Su Shulan, Fan Xinsheng, Qian Dawei, Tang Yuping, Shang Erxin, Guo Jianming, Liu Pei","doi":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60001-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60001-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper proposes three kinds of action patterns of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) incompatibility based on the theories of Seven Ways of Compatibility and Drug Interaction. These are toxification and potential toxicity action pattern embodied in the characteristic of antagonism, efficiency reduction, and decrease in effect—patterns reflected by the characteristics of mutual inhibition/restraint and toxic-effect multiple action patterns embodying the complex characteristics of antagonism and mutual inhibition/restraint. In addition, we put forward eight possible mechanisms of TCM incompatibility. They are potential toxicity by promoting the release of toxic substances, potential toxicity by producing new toxic components, potential toxicity because of increased toxic components resulting from mutual transformation of chemical constituents, efficiency reduction through inhibiting the dissolving of active components, efficiency reduction through inactivating the active components, toxification that results from toxic metabolites generated <em>in vivo</em> based on drug interaction, adverse effects caused by affecting the physiological disposition of incompatibility combinations, and adverse effects caused by regulating and controlling the drug metabolic enzymes. Furthermore, the authors discussed the correlations between the different action patterns and mechanisms and relationships of the seven ways of compatibility. These opinions would provide references for understanding and researching the essences of TCM incompatibility.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101287,"journal":{"name":"World Science and Technology","volume":"14 3","pages":"Pages 1547-1552"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60001-0","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87091084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Li Meng, Gu Hao, Zhai Huaqiang, Xiao Bin, Wang Yun
{"title":"Preliminary Analysis of the Discipline from Yan Zhenghua's Prescription for the Treatment of Stomach Pain Based on Natural Medicine Combination Modes","authors":"Li Meng, Gu Hao, Zhai Huaqiang, Xiao Bin, Wang Yun","doi":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60005-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60005-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Medicinal prescription is one of the important criteria for the compatibility of Chinese medicine. This article analyzes the herbal medicine combination prescribed by Prof. <em>Yan Zhenghua</em>, a national Chinese medicine expert, for the treatment of stomach pain. Prof. <em>Yan</em> has explored research methods for the compatibility of Chinese medicine based on the natural medicine combination modes. The corresponding prescription database of existing prescriptions has been established. Algorithms for association rules were used in the analysis of combination modes of <em>Yan Zhenghua</em>'s prescription for the treatment of stomach pain. The results revealed the prescription characteristics of <em>Yan Zhenghua</em>'s treatment of stomach pain. This study puts forward new ideas based on the prominent doctor's academic views.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101287,"journal":{"name":"World Science and Technology","volume":"14 3","pages":"Pages 1648-1651"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60005-8","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77892763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liu Jianxun, Lin Li, Zhang Ying, Li Xinzhi, Lin Chengren, Fu Jianhua
{"title":"Further Study of Indicated Pharmacokinetics of Traditional Chinese Medicine","authors":"Liu Jianxun, Lin Li, Zhang Ying, Li Xinzhi, Lin Chengren, Fu Jianhua","doi":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60002-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60002-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The efficacious material basis of Chinese formulations is one of the key scientific study aspects in the modernization of Chinese Material Media (CMM). On the basis of the previous work, this paper raises a new concept of “indicated pharmacokinetics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)” and analyzes its scientific connotation, research thoughts and data processing method. This study supplies a new method for Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) research of TCM. This study explains the efficacious material basis and the compatibility law of Chinese formulations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101287,"journal":{"name":"World Science and Technology","volume":"14 3","pages":"Pages 1562-1566"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1876-3553(13)60002-2","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90887107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wang Yuguang , Ding Haiou , Dai Xingxing , Shi Xinyuan , Qiao Yanjiang
{"title":"Development of Mesoscopic Simulation Studies on Nonionic Block Copolymer Surfactants","authors":"Wang Yuguang , Ding Haiou , Dai Xingxing , Shi Xinyuan , Qiao Yanjiang","doi":"10.1016/S1876-3553(12)60040-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1876-3553(12)60040-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Nonionic block copolymer surfactants, possessing a low stimulation and a low toxicity, have been widely used as pharmaceutical excipients. Studies are conducted on surfactants mainly through experiments. However, through this method, it is difficult to study the solubilization mechanism of surfactants. Mesoscopic simulation, with a shorter period and a lower cost, was beneficial for the study of mechanisms; provided guidelines for experiments and applications; and was, thus, favored by researchers. In recent years, numerous studies have been carried out on nonionic block copolymer surfactants. This article reviewed the effect of mesoscopic simulations on nonionic block copolymer surfactants, aiming at providing an effective method for the study on the mechanism and application of nonionic block copolymer surfactants.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101287,"journal":{"name":"World Science and Technology","volume":"14 2","pages":"Pages 1468-1472"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1876-3553(12)60040-4","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88796997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Du Zhongping , Zhao Hongyan , Xiao Cheng , Liu Meijie , Wang Yan , Lv Cheng , Lv Aiping , Wang Shaojun , Teng Jingru , Ju Dahong
{"title":"Establishment of Disease-syndrome Combination Rat Model of Rheumatoid Arthritis with Spleen Deficiency","authors":"Du Zhongping , Zhao Hongyan , Xiao Cheng , Liu Meijie , Wang Yan , Lv Cheng , Lv Aiping , Wang Shaojun , Teng Jingru , Ju Dahong","doi":"10.1016/S1876-3553(12)60039-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1876-3553(12)60039-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study was aimed at establishing a disease-syndrome combination rat model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with spleen deficiency. A group of 60 six-week-old SpragueDawley rats were randomly divided into normal control group and reserpine (RSP) group. Spleen deficiency model rat groups were made by an intraperitoneal injection of RSP. After 14 days, rats of RSP groups were subcutaneously injected with collagen type II protein to induce arthritis. The incidence of the model was observed, and the mechanism was analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The results showed that compared with the collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) group, the degree of joint swelling and joint damage was significantly increased in the RSP CIA model. The RSP CIA model rats were observed as exhibiting spleen deficiency syndrome that was similar to clinical symptoms, such as appearing apathetic, squinting, a sparse dry dull coat, a bowed back, a swollen ankle, fatigue, lazy movement, getting together, eating less, weight loss, and loose stools. Compared with the CIA control rats, spleen deficiency impaired the function of intestinal mucosa by disordering the intestinal villi, covering a large amount of goblet cells in the epithelium, and inducing exfoliation, degeneration, and necrosis fluff pieces. The content of anti-type II collagen antibody, IL-6, IL-10, and IFN-γ was increased. It was concluded that the rat model of rheumatoid arthritis with spleen deficiency syndrome by an intraperitoneal injection of reserpine has both obvious spleen deficiency syndrome and characteristics of RA. It can provide successful experiences for the rat model of rheumatoid arthritis with spleen deficiency syndrome. Spleen deficiency plays a vital role in RA.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101287,"journal":{"name":"World Science and Technology","volume":"14 2","pages":"Pages 1384-1392"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1876-3553(12)60039-8","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90165084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liu Meixia, Liu Jiangang, Li Hao, Liu Longtao, Zhou Wenquan
{"title":"Research Thoughts and Methods on Concise Prescriptions of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease based on Various Kinds of Animal Models","authors":"Liu Meixia, Liu Jiangang, Li Hao, Liu Longtao, Zhou Wenquan","doi":"10.1016/S1876-3553(12)60037-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1876-3553(12)60037-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the key pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) was kidney-essence deficiency, and this resulted in phlegm stasis. So, in clinical practice, concise prescriptions that consist of herbs, which reinforce kidney <em>qi</em>, activate blood circulation, and detoxicate, exert a good effect on the AD treatment. Based on various kinds of animal models, this article discussed the pharmacological effects of concise prescriptions of Chinese medicine on AD prevention and treatment. The preparation technology and composition of concise prescriptions of Chinese medicine were determined based on the combination of Chinese medicine preparation technology and the efficacy evaluation of the drugs. According to the complex pathogenesis of AD, we developed a basic research method using concise prescriptions prepared by different technologies and various animal models of AD. Changes in some advanced indicators were observed as reflecting the pathological and physiological characteristics of AD and the pharmacodynamic effects of prescriptions. The formation of a safe and effective concise prescription is able to comprehensively reflect the pathogenesis and characteristics of AD based on various kinds of animal models.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101287,"journal":{"name":"World Science and Technology","volume":"14 2","pages":"Pages 1367-1376"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1876-3553(12)60037-4","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73911742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}