Fifteen cases of fresh fractures have been studied, including 14 cases of tubu-lar bone fractures with age from 28 to 60 years and one case of vertebral fracture ofdorsolumbar region, 16 years of age. There were 13 ma...Fifteen cases of fresh fractures have been studied, including 14 cases of tubu-lar bone fractures with age from 28 to 60 years and one case of vertebral fracture ofdorsolumbar region, 16 years of age. There were 13 male and 2 female patients. Theyhad no endocrine disturbances or other bone diseases. The ratio ofhydroxyproline/creatinine (HP/Cr) in these cases increased gradually within 20-30 daysafter fracture and then reached the peak value which was about 3-4 times of normal, thepeak value maintained for a long time. If the trauma was mild or the patient was young,the peak began to decline on the 60th day after fracture. While in those severe cases withprolonged confinement to bed, the peak only began to come down about 110th dayafter fracture. The ratio of HP/Cr decreased rapidly from the peak at first, then pursueda slow course. Generally, the ratio of HP/Cr returned to normal on the 240th to 310thday. Bone union began at a time when peak value started to decline, and with completionof the remodelling process, the HP/Cr value returned to normal.展开更多
Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin found in many natural sources, citric fruits, vegetables, particularly as antioxidants and as a factor to catabolism and metabolism. The aim of this article is to correlate the lev...Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin found in many natural sources, citric fruits, vegetables, particularly as antioxidants and as a factor to catabolism and metabolism. The aim of this article is to correlate the level of vitamin C and the hydroxyproline level in urine samples among young palestinian children from age 5 - 14 years. Materials and Methods: Urine samples of 34 individuals of both sexes, their ages ranged from 5 - 14 years were collected and analyzed for determination of Urinary Hydroxyproline by using Modified Neuman and Logan Method. The result of this study shows a significant correlation between Vitamin C and Hydroxyproline at level 0.01. The conclusion of this study was that low vitamin C intake was found among young palestinian children from age 5 - 14 years, Vitamin C should be supplemented in the drinks taken by young palestinian children from age 5 - 14 years as well as further research and investigation with large samples required to include all children from middle and southern Palestine.展开更多
The content of hydroxyproline of collagen sponge is tested by Woessner Method I.The hydroxyproline standard curve and regression equation are described.The content of hydroxyproline of collagen sponge is tested subseq...The content of hydroxyproline of collagen sponge is tested by Woessner Method I.The hydroxyproline standard curve and regression equation are described.The content of hydroxyproline of collagen sponge is tested subsequently.The result show that the hydroxyproline content is consistent with that of collagen protein,which could be concluded that the purity of collagen sponge,either prepared in our institute or that from abroad is high.展开更多
Oxidative stress has been confirmed in relation to intestinal mucosa damage and multiple bowel diseases.Hydroxyproline (Hyp) is an imino acid abundant in sow's milk. Compelling evidence has beengathered showing th...Oxidative stress has been confirmed in relation to intestinal mucosa damage and multiple bowel diseases.Hydroxyproline (Hyp) is an imino acid abundant in sow's milk. Compelling evidence has beengathered showing the potential antioxidative properties of Hyp. However, the role and mechanism ofHyp in porcine intestinal epithelial cells in response to oxidative stress remains unknown. In this study,small intestinal epithelial cell lines of piglets (IPEC-1) were used to evaluate the protective effects of Hypon 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (4-HNE)-induced oxidative DNA damage and apoptosis. IPEC-1 pretreated with0.5 to 5 mmol/L Hyp were exposed to 4-HNE (40 mmol/L) in the presence or absence of Hyp. Thereafter,the cells were subjected to apoptosis detection by Hoechst staining, flow cytometry, and Western blot orDNA damage analysis by comet assay, immunofluorescence, and reverse-transcription quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR). Cell apoptosis and the upregulation of cleaved-caspase-3 induced by 4-HNE (40 mmol/L) wereinhibited by 5 mmol/L of Hyp. In addition, 5 mmol/L Hyp attenuated 4-HNE-induced reactive oxygenspecies (ROS) accumulation, glutathione (GSH) deprivation and DNA damage. The elevation in transcriptionof GADD45a (growth arrest and DNA-damage-inducible protein 45 alpha) and GADD45b(growth arrest and DNA-damage-inducible protein 45 beta), as well as the phosphorylation of H2AX(H2A histone family, member X), p38 MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase), and JNK (c-Jun N-terminalkinase) in cells treated with 4-HNE were alleviated by 5 mmol/L Hyp. Furthermore, Hyp supplementationincreased the protein abundance of Krüppel like factor 4 (KLF4) in cells exposed to 4-HNE.Suppression of KLF4 expression by kenpaulone impeded the resistance of Hyp-treated cells to DNAdamage and apoptosis induced by 4-HNE. Collectively, our results indicated that Hyp serves to protectagainst 4-HNE-induced apoptosis and DNA damage in IPEC-1 cells, which is partially pertinent with theenhanced expression of KLF4. Our data provides an updated explanation for the nutritional values ofHyp-containing animal products.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Hepatic fibrosis is the common patholo gical change in various chronic liver diseases,and its major cause is the imbalance between the production and degra dation of the extracellular matrix, which is main...BACKGROUND: Hepatic fibrosis is the common patholo gical change in various chronic liver diseases,and its major cause is the imbalance between the production and degra dation of the extracellular matrix, which is mainly com posed of collagens. Dan-Shao-Hua-Xian ( DSHX) cap sule, a traditional Chinese herbal compound, has shown marked preventive effects on hepatic fibrosis in rats in our previous studies. The present study was designed to further investigate its therapeutic actions on hepatic fibrosis in rats and its possible mechanisms. METHODS: Eighty male Wistar rats were randomly divid- ed into normal control group, hepatic fibrosis group, non DSHX-treated group, low-dose-treated group, and high dose-treated group. The rat models of hepatic fibrosis were established by subcutaneous injecton of CC14 , drinking al- cohol , giving diet of hyperliprosis and hypoprotein for 8 weeks. The two DSHX-treated groups were treated respec- tively with low dose (0.5 g/kg) and high dose (1.0 g/kg) of DSHX capsule p. o. everyday for 8 weeks. At the end of the experiment, liver indexes were calculated in each group in addition to the levels of the serum hyaluronic acid and alanine aminotransferase. Their degree of hepatic fibrosis and urinary excretion of hydroxyproline and expression of collagen , were detected. RESULTS: Comparison of the indexes of the hepatic fibro- sis group and non-DSHX-treated group revealed that the liver indexes, levels of serum hyaluronic acid and alanine aminotransferase, and stage of hepatic fibrosis were all sig- nificantly reduced in the two DSHX treated groups. The urinary excretion of hydroxyproline was increased and the expression of collagen I and HI in liver tissue was lessened. These alterations were more obviously observed in the high-dose-treated group. CONCLUSION: DSHX capsule has certain therapeutic effect on hepatic fibrosis in rats.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the antifibrotic effects of Chrysanthemum indicum ethanol extract(CIEE)against activated hepatic stellate cells(HSC)and thioacetamide(TAA)-induced hepatofibrosis in rats.Methods:Cell viability...Objective:To investigate the antifibrotic effects of Chrysanthemum indicum ethanol extract(CIEE)against activated hepatic stellate cells(HSC)and thioacetamide(TAA)-induced hepatofibrosis in rats.Methods:Cell viability and proliferation of HSC-T6 cells were measured using MTT assay.Primary HSCs were used to study morphology.TAA(200 mg/kg)was used to induced hepatic fibrosis in rats.CIEE(100 and 500 mg/kg)and silymarin(50 mg/kg)were administered orally.Liver functions including alanine transaminase,aspartate transaminase,glutathione,and hydroxyproline levels were measured using commercial kits.Liver sections and fibrotic biomarker expression were measured using hematoxylin and eosin staining and real-time polymerase chain reaction.Results:In vitro study revealed that CIEE(0.1,0.25,and 0.5 mg/mL)inhibited the proliferation of activated HSCs exposed to transforming growth factor(TGF)-β and restored the activated primary HSC morphology.In in vivo studies,TAA-induced increase in liver/body weight ratio(5.46±0.26)was significantly reduced(4.13±0.22)by CIEE(P<0.05 at 500 mg/kg).CIEE(100 and 500 mg/kg)improved the liver functions by significantly attenuating changes in alanine transaminase,aspartate transaminase,glutathione,and hydroxyproline levels(P<0.05).Further,CIEE(100 and 500 mg/kg)ameliorated the histological changes in liver tissue and TGF-β expression significantly(P<0.05)in TAA-induced rats.Conclusions:CIEE significantly protects against TAA-induced liver damage in rats and can be used in the treatment of liver fibrosis.展开更多
Delonix elata L.is a Ceasalpinaceae species and is traditionally used in India for treatment of skin diseases,liver diseases and rheumatic problems.However,systematic evaluation of its wound healing activity is lackin...Delonix elata L.is a Ceasalpinaceae species and is traditionally used in India for treatment of skin diseases,liver diseases and rheumatic problems.However,systematic evaluation of its wound healing activity is lacking.Thus,in the present study,we aimed to assess the wound healing activity of D.elata stem bark extract(DSE) and its isolated constituent quercetin-3-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-6) glucopyranoside(QRPG) in rats.The formulations effects on wound healing were assessed by the wound contraction rate,epithelialization period,tensile strength,content of the hydroxyproline,hexosamine and uronic acid in granulation tissue,histopathological studies and Col 1 α(I) expression level in wound tissue by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) study.The topical application of DSE ointment caused faster epithelialization,significant wound contraction(100%),and better tensile strength(710.5 ± 10.5 g/cm^2),while QRPG showed wound epithelialization with 98.2%contraction,better than that of the control group(78.18%).The biochemical analysis of granulation tissue revealed that DSE and QRPG significantly increased hydroxyproline,hexosamine and uronic acid content.A significant increase in the expression of Col 1 α(I) was observed in the wound tissue of DSE and QRPG treated rats.DSE and QRPG were shown to enhance wound healing by increasing collagen synthesis through upregulation of Col 1 α(I),thus validating ethnomedicinal uses.展开更多
Objective:To screen the wound healing activity of aqueous and ethanolic extract of roots of Ficus benghalensis.Methods:Both the extracts were evaluated for wound healing by three models ie. incision,excision and dead ...Objective:To screen the wound healing activity of aqueous and ethanolic extract of roots of Ficus benghalensis.Methods:Both the extracts were evaluated for wound healing by three models ie. incision,excision and dead space wound.In incision and dead space the extracts were applied ilaily topically till the 10th post wounding days while in excision model it was till the complete epithelialization process.Standard group were administered Povidone iodine ointment topically daily.The breaking strength,percentage of wound contraction,period of epithelialization,dry granulation weight and hydroxyproline content were observed.Results:The result of the present study showed that both extracts were able to increase the breaking strength(incision model), decrease period of epithelialization.increase percentage wound contraction(excision model), increase hydroxyproline content(Dead space wound model) significantly compared with control group(P【0.05).Conclusions:Based on result we conclude that aqueous extract is more effective than ethanolic extract.However,it is needed more research to be carried out especially on toxicity studies of ethanolic extract.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the in vivo wound healing activity of Acanthus leucostachyus leaf extracts using an excision wound model in mice.Methods:Mice were divided into two groups of six animals in each group:the control...Objective:To evaluate the in vivo wound healing activity of Acanthus leucostachyus leaf extracts using an excision wound model in mice.Methods:Mice were divided into two groups of six animals in each group:the control group and the Acanthus leucostachyus extract-treated group.Healing potential was evaluated by determination of physical parameters(contraction rate,epithelialization period,and tensile strength),biochemical parameters(protein,DNA,and hydroxyproline content),the expression of growth factor and pro-inflammatory cytokines,as well as histological and ultrastructural observations.Results:Treatment with Acanthus leucostachyus leaf extracts markedly increased the rate of wound contraction,tensile strength,the concentrations of protein,DNA,and hydroxyproline,and the expression of growth factor,as well as promoted epithelialization,compared to the control.In addition,Acanthus leucostachyus leaf extracts significantly reduced the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines.Histological and ultrastructural studies revealed the presence of thicker epithelial layer and smoother surface topography in the extract-treated group compared to the control.Conclusions:Acanthus leucostachyus leaf extracts show potent wound-healing activity and can be used as a wound healing agent.展开更多
Background:Green coffee beans contain biochemical compounds including caffeine,chlorogenic acid,trigonelline,and diterpenoid alcohols.In traditional Iranian medicine,coffee bean powder is used for the treatment of wou...Background:Green coffee beans contain biochemical compounds including caffeine,chlorogenic acid,trigonelline,and diterpenoid alcohols.In traditional Iranian medicine,coffee bean powder is used for the treatment of wounds.Previous studies have shown that green coffee bean extract has a number of health benefits,including induction of weight loss,reduced blood pressure,and hepatoprotective and anti-Parkinson effects.The aim of this study was to investigate the wound-healing activity of green coffee bean extract on a full-thickness wound model.Methods:Full-thickness wounds of 20×20 mm were created on the back of New Zealand white rabbits.The animals were divided into 6 groups.Three concentrations of green coffee bean extract(5%,10%,and 15%w/w)in a eucerin base were applied over the wounds in 3 test groups.One percent phenytoin cream was used in one group as a positive control.The rabbits of negative control and vehicle groups received no treatment and eucerin,respectively.For the evaluation of green coffee bean extract’s wound-healing effects,measures included:(1)wound-closure rate,by daily measuring of the wound surface area and calculating the reduction in area;(2)period of epithelialization,the number of days until the scab dropped from the wound;(3)hydroxyproline content,measured by a hydroxyproline assay kit;(4)lipid peroxidation,measured by a lipid peroxidation assay kit;and(5)histopathological state(hematoxylin-eosin stain)of wound-tissue samples on days 7 and 14 post-wounding.Results:The results of this study showed significantly enhanced wound-closure rate,shorter period of epithelialization(P<0.01),increased hydroxyproline content(P<0.001)and suppressed lipid peroxidation(P<0.001 on day 14)of wounds on animals treated with the 10%green coffee bean extract compared to the negative control and eucerin-treated groups.Moreover,the therapeutic effects of 10%green coffee bean were significantly superior than those of phenytoin on enhancing wound-closure rate,decreasing period of epithelialization(P<0.05),increasing hydroxyproline content(P<0.001 on day 7 and P<0.0001 on day 14)and suppressing lipid peroxidation(P<0.0001 on day 14).In addition,histopathological study supported the wound healing activity of green coffee bean extract.Conclusion:Our results showed that green coffee bean extract has a potential for promoting wound healing,thus supporting its traditional use for this purpose.展开更多
Objective Study the mechanism of heat and bandage treatment for lymphedema. Methods Using biochemical assessment technique and histological examination, a comparative study of the cutaneous tissues in 15 patients with...Objective Study the mechanism of heat and bandage treatment for lymphedema. Methods Using biochemical assessment technique and histological examination, a comparative study of the cutaneous tissues in 15 patients with lymphedema of the lower extremity before and afer the heating and bandage theropy. ResuIts 1. The content of hydroxyproline in the affected skin was decreased. 2. The thickness of skin was decreased and the water content was reduced. 3. The microcirculation of local tissues was enhanced. 4. The activity of the macrophages was increased. Conclusion The mechanism of heat and bandage therapy might be as follows: 1. improving the local microcirculation and enhancing the resorption of tissue fluid and protein, 2. increasing the activity of the macrophages, and diminishing librosis of the allcted tisues.展开更多
Objective Hirsutella sinensis(HS) is the anmorph of Ophiocordyceps sinensis(Cordyceps sinensis).O.sinensis and Panax notoginseng are two popular Chinese herbs,commonly used in traditional Chinese prescriptions for the...Objective Hirsutella sinensis(HS) is the anmorph of Ophiocordyceps sinensis(Cordyceps sinensis).O.sinensis and Panax notoginseng are two popular Chinese herbs,commonly used in traditional Chinese prescriptions for the treatment of various diseases.A combination of HS extract with P.notoginseng saponin(PNS) extract demonstrated more prominent lung-protective activity than the two herbs individually used in our preliminary studies.This study further investigated the action of their combination(HSPNS) on anti pulmonary fibrosis using a Bleomycin(BLM) induced mouse model.Methods BLM-treated Kunming mice was given HSPNS daily for 7,14 or 28 d via ig administration.After treatment,following parameters were monitored using proper methods,respectively.Lung index,serum and lung malondialdehyde(MDA) and hydroxyproline(HYP) contents,lung superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity,transforming growth factor β1(TGF-β1),and expression levels of collagen Ⅰ(Col-Ⅰ) and collagen Ⅲ(Col-Ⅲ).The lung biopsies were also dissected for semiquantitative histological analysis.Results The results indicated that HSPNS significantly reduced lung index,MDA and HYP contents,and expression levels of TGF-β1,Col-Ⅰ,and Col-Ⅲ.The combination also remarkably enhanced SOD activity compared with BLM-induced group.Moreover,the severe pulmonary fibrosis histopathological changes induced by BLM could be attenuated by HSPNS treatment.Conclusion These results suggest that HSPNS could significantly inhibit the progression of pulmonary fibrosis induced by BLM and its inhibitory effect might associate with its ability to scavenge free radicals,decrease TGF-β1 level,and inhibit collagen synthesis.展开更多
Objective To investigate the dose effect of dietary L arginine supplementation on burn wound healing in rats Methods 218 Sprague Dawley rats (weighing 200-250?g) were subjected to 10% deep partial thickness scald burn...Objective To investigate the dose effect of dietary L arginine supplementation on burn wound healing in rats Methods 218 Sprague Dawley rats (weighing 200-250?g) were subjected to 10% deep partial thickness scald burns and were randomized into six groups Groups A, B, C, D, E and F received 800, 400, 200, 100, 50 and 0?mg·kg -1 ·d -1 L arginine in the form of L arginine solution, and 0, 727, 1090, 1272, 1364, and 1454?mg·kg -1 ·d 1 glycine, respectively Each solution was isonitrogenous The times of completing re epithelization were recorded The contents of hydroxyproline (OHP) in burn wound area (index of reparative collagen synthesis) and the ratios of type Ⅰ and type Ⅲ collagen were examined in all groups Results The times of completing re epithelization (day) in groups A, B, C, D, E, and F were 24 9±1 95, 22 5±2 0, 20 2±2 4, 23 5±2 6, 23 8±3 5, and 24 7±2 3, respectively The contents of hydroxyproline in groups B, C and D were higher than in groups A, E and F on PBD 7, 10 and 14 The ratios of typeⅠ and type Ⅲ collagen in groups B, C and D were lower than in groups A, E and F Conclusion Oral dietary L arginine supplementation from 100?mg·kg -1 ·d -1 to 400?mg·kg -1 ·d -1 shortened the times of re epithelization, increased amounts of hydroxyproline, and accelerated the synthesis of reparative collagen in burn展开更多
Aim:Emerging evidence favors the important role of antioxidants,matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs),and nitric oxide(NO)in the healing of diabetic wounds.There is a lack of substantial evidence regarding the effects of ne...Aim:Emerging evidence favors the important role of antioxidants,matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs),and nitric oxide(NO)in the healing of diabetic wounds.There is a lack of substantial evidence regarding the effects of negative pressure on antioxidants,MMPs and NO in chronic wounds associated with diabetes.Methods:A total of 55 type 2 diabetic patients with leg ulcers were divided into 2 groups:a limited access dressing(LAD)group(n=27)and a conventional dressing group(n=28).Levels of hydroxyproline,total protein,MMP-2 and MMP-9,NO and antioxidants including reduced glutathione(GSH)and the oxidative biomarker malondialdehyde(MDA)were measured in the granulation tissue at days 0 and 10.Changes in levels between the LAD and conventional groups were determined by the Student’s t-test.Results:After 10 days of treatment,the LAD vs.conventional dressing group showed increase in the levels of hydroxyproline(mean±standard deviation=55.2±25.1 vs.29.2±1,P<0.05),total protein(12.8±6.5 vs.8.34±3.2,P<0.05),NO(1.13±0.52 vs.0.66±0.43,P<0.05),GSH(7.0±2.4 vs.6.6±2.2,P<0.05)and decrease in MMP-2(0.47±0.33 vs.0.62±0.30,P<0.05),MMP-9(0.32±0.20 vs.0.53±0.39,P<0.05)and MDA(6.8±2.3 vs.10.4±3.4,P<0.05).Conclusion:When compared to conventional dressings,LAD induces biochemical changes by significantly increasing the levels of hydroxyproline,total protein,NO and antioxidants levels,and significantly reducing MMPs(MMP-2 and MMP-9)and an oxidative biomarker in diabetic wounds.These biochemical changes are thought to favor diabetic wound healing.展开更多
Objective To observe the effects of 1,25(OH)2D3on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice and to explore its mechanisms.Methods Ninety male C57BL/6mice,6 to 8 weeks old,were randomly divided into 3groups accordin...Objective To observe the effects of 1,25(OH)2D3on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice and to explore its mechanisms.Methods Ninety male C57BL/6mice,6 to 8 weeks old,were randomly divided into 3groups according to the table of random numbers:a control group,a model group and a treatment group(n=30each).Bleomycin was injected to the mice in the latter 2groups by single intratracheal injection to duplicate the pulmonary fibrosis model,while the control group was injected展开更多
Objective To study the possible mechanisms of marrow mesenchymal stem cells(MSC) in therapy of bleomycin(BLM)-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats. Methods Fifty-four female Wistar rats were randomly divided into a cont...Objective To study the possible mechanisms of marrow mesenchymal stem cells(MSC) in therapy of bleomycin(BLM)-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats. Methods Fifty-four female Wistar rats were randomly divided into a control group,a BLM group and a MSC group. The control group receivel intratracheal展开更多
2008051 Effects of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation on respiratory muscle fatigue in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:a randomized controlled trial. SUN Lihua(孙丽华)...2008051 Effects of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation on respiratory muscle fatigue in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:a randomized controlled trial. SUN Lihua(孙丽华),et al.Dept Pulm, Nanjing 1st Hosp, Nanjing Med Univ, Nanjing 210006. Chin J Intern Med 2007;46(12):992-995. Objective To study the effects of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) on respiratory muscle fatigue in展开更多
文摘Fifteen cases of fresh fractures have been studied, including 14 cases of tubu-lar bone fractures with age from 28 to 60 years and one case of vertebral fracture ofdorsolumbar region, 16 years of age. There were 13 male and 2 female patients. Theyhad no endocrine disturbances or other bone diseases. The ratio ofhydroxyproline/creatinine (HP/Cr) in these cases increased gradually within 20-30 daysafter fracture and then reached the peak value which was about 3-4 times of normal, thepeak value maintained for a long time. If the trauma was mild or the patient was young,the peak began to decline on the 60th day after fracture. While in those severe cases withprolonged confinement to bed, the peak only began to come down about 110th dayafter fracture. The ratio of HP/Cr decreased rapidly from the peak at first, then pursueda slow course. Generally, the ratio of HP/Cr returned to normal on the 240th to 310thday. Bone union began at a time when peak value started to decline, and with completionof the remodelling process, the HP/Cr value returned to normal.
文摘Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin found in many natural sources, citric fruits, vegetables, particularly as antioxidants and as a factor to catabolism and metabolism. The aim of this article is to correlate the level of vitamin C and the hydroxyproline level in urine samples among young palestinian children from age 5 - 14 years. Materials and Methods: Urine samples of 34 individuals of both sexes, their ages ranged from 5 - 14 years were collected and analyzed for determination of Urinary Hydroxyproline by using Modified Neuman and Logan Method. The result of this study shows a significant correlation between Vitamin C and Hydroxyproline at level 0.01. The conclusion of this study was that low vitamin C intake was found among young palestinian children from age 5 - 14 years, Vitamin C should be supplemented in the drinks taken by young palestinian children from age 5 - 14 years as well as further research and investigation with large samples required to include all children from middle and southern Palestine.
文摘The content of hydroxyproline of collagen sponge is tested by Woessner Method I.The hydroxyproline standard curve and regression equation are described.The content of hydroxyproline of collagen sponge is tested subsequently.The result show that the hydroxyproline content is consistent with that of collagen protein,which could be concluded that the purity of collagen sponge,either prepared in our institute or that from abroad is high.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31625025,31301979)the Zhengzhou 1125 Talent Program,and the Jinxinnong Animal Science Development Foundation.
文摘Oxidative stress has been confirmed in relation to intestinal mucosa damage and multiple bowel diseases.Hydroxyproline (Hyp) is an imino acid abundant in sow's milk. Compelling evidence has beengathered showing the potential antioxidative properties of Hyp. However, the role and mechanism ofHyp in porcine intestinal epithelial cells in response to oxidative stress remains unknown. In this study,small intestinal epithelial cell lines of piglets (IPEC-1) were used to evaluate the protective effects of Hypon 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (4-HNE)-induced oxidative DNA damage and apoptosis. IPEC-1 pretreated with0.5 to 5 mmol/L Hyp were exposed to 4-HNE (40 mmol/L) in the presence or absence of Hyp. Thereafter,the cells were subjected to apoptosis detection by Hoechst staining, flow cytometry, and Western blot orDNA damage analysis by comet assay, immunofluorescence, and reverse-transcription quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR). Cell apoptosis and the upregulation of cleaved-caspase-3 induced by 4-HNE (40 mmol/L) wereinhibited by 5 mmol/L of Hyp. In addition, 5 mmol/L Hyp attenuated 4-HNE-induced reactive oxygenspecies (ROS) accumulation, glutathione (GSH) deprivation and DNA damage. The elevation in transcriptionof GADD45a (growth arrest and DNA-damage-inducible protein 45 alpha) and GADD45b(growth arrest and DNA-damage-inducible protein 45 beta), as well as the phosphorylation of H2AX(H2A histone family, member X), p38 MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase), and JNK (c-Jun N-terminalkinase) in cells treated with 4-HNE were alleviated by 5 mmol/L Hyp. Furthermore, Hyp supplementationincreased the protein abundance of Krüppel like factor 4 (KLF4) in cells exposed to 4-HNE.Suppression of KLF4 expression by kenpaulone impeded the resistance of Hyp-treated cells to DNAdamage and apoptosis induced by 4-HNE. Collectively, our results indicated that Hyp serves to protectagainst 4-HNE-induced apoptosis and DNA damage in IPEC-1 cells, which is partially pertinent with theenhanced expression of KLF4. Our data provides an updated explanation for the nutritional values ofHyp-containing animal products.
文摘BACKGROUND: Hepatic fibrosis is the common patholo gical change in various chronic liver diseases,and its major cause is the imbalance between the production and degra dation of the extracellular matrix, which is mainly com posed of collagens. Dan-Shao-Hua-Xian ( DSHX) cap sule, a traditional Chinese herbal compound, has shown marked preventive effects on hepatic fibrosis in rats in our previous studies. The present study was designed to further investigate its therapeutic actions on hepatic fibrosis in rats and its possible mechanisms. METHODS: Eighty male Wistar rats were randomly divid- ed into normal control group, hepatic fibrosis group, non DSHX-treated group, low-dose-treated group, and high dose-treated group. The rat models of hepatic fibrosis were established by subcutaneous injecton of CC14 , drinking al- cohol , giving diet of hyperliprosis and hypoprotein for 8 weeks. The two DSHX-treated groups were treated respec- tively with low dose (0.5 g/kg) and high dose (1.0 g/kg) of DSHX capsule p. o. everyday for 8 weeks. At the end of the experiment, liver indexes were calculated in each group in addition to the levels of the serum hyaluronic acid and alanine aminotransferase. Their degree of hepatic fibrosis and urinary excretion of hydroxyproline and expression of collagen , were detected. RESULTS: Comparison of the indexes of the hepatic fibro- sis group and non-DSHX-treated group revealed that the liver indexes, levels of serum hyaluronic acid and alanine aminotransferase, and stage of hepatic fibrosis were all sig- nificantly reduced in the two DSHX treated groups. The urinary excretion of hydroxyproline was increased and the expression of collagen I and HI in liver tissue was lessened. These alterations were more obviously observed in the high-dose-treated group. CONCLUSION: DSHX capsule has certain therapeutic effect on hepatic fibrosis in rats.
文摘Objective:To investigate the antifibrotic effects of Chrysanthemum indicum ethanol extract(CIEE)against activated hepatic stellate cells(HSC)and thioacetamide(TAA)-induced hepatofibrosis in rats.Methods:Cell viability and proliferation of HSC-T6 cells were measured using MTT assay.Primary HSCs were used to study morphology.TAA(200 mg/kg)was used to induced hepatic fibrosis in rats.CIEE(100 and 500 mg/kg)and silymarin(50 mg/kg)were administered orally.Liver functions including alanine transaminase,aspartate transaminase,glutathione,and hydroxyproline levels were measured using commercial kits.Liver sections and fibrotic biomarker expression were measured using hematoxylin and eosin staining and real-time polymerase chain reaction.Results:In vitro study revealed that CIEE(0.1,0.25,and 0.5 mg/mL)inhibited the proliferation of activated HSCs exposed to transforming growth factor(TGF)-β and restored the activated primary HSC morphology.In in vivo studies,TAA-induced increase in liver/body weight ratio(5.46±0.26)was significantly reduced(4.13±0.22)by CIEE(P<0.05 at 500 mg/kg).CIEE(100 and 500 mg/kg)improved the liver functions by significantly attenuating changes in alanine transaminase,aspartate transaminase,glutathione,and hydroxyproline levels(P<0.05).Further,CIEE(100 and 500 mg/kg)ameliorated the histological changes in liver tissue and TGF-β expression significantly(P<0.05)in TAA-induced rats.Conclusions:CIEE significantly protects against TAA-induced liver damage in rats and can be used in the treatment of liver fibrosis.
基金partially supported by the Department of Biotechnology,New Delhi,India(Grant no.BT/PR11505/SPD/24/337/2008BT/PR9128/INF/22/190/2013)
文摘Delonix elata L.is a Ceasalpinaceae species and is traditionally used in India for treatment of skin diseases,liver diseases and rheumatic problems.However,systematic evaluation of its wound healing activity is lacking.Thus,in the present study,we aimed to assess the wound healing activity of D.elata stem bark extract(DSE) and its isolated constituent quercetin-3-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-6) glucopyranoside(QRPG) in rats.The formulations effects on wound healing were assessed by the wound contraction rate,epithelialization period,tensile strength,content of the hydroxyproline,hexosamine and uronic acid in granulation tissue,histopathological studies and Col 1 α(I) expression level in wound tissue by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) study.The topical application of DSE ointment caused faster epithelialization,significant wound contraction(100%),and better tensile strength(710.5 ± 10.5 g/cm^2),while QRPG showed wound epithelialization with 98.2%contraction,better than that of the control group(78.18%).The biochemical analysis of granulation tissue revealed that DSE and QRPG significantly increased hydroxyproline,hexosamine and uronic acid content.A significant increase in the expression of Col 1 α(I) was observed in the wound tissue of DSE and QRPG treated rats.DSE and QRPG were shown to enhance wound healing by increasing collagen synthesis through upregulation of Col 1 α(I),thus validating ethnomedicinal uses.
基金the managing trustee and Vidyabharti Trust College of pharmacy,Surat,India for providing financial support
文摘Objective:To screen the wound healing activity of aqueous and ethanolic extract of roots of Ficus benghalensis.Methods:Both the extracts were evaluated for wound healing by three models ie. incision,excision and dead space wound.In incision and dead space the extracts were applied ilaily topically till the 10th post wounding days while in excision model it was till the complete epithelialization process.Standard group were administered Povidone iodine ointment topically daily.The breaking strength,percentage of wound contraction,period of epithelialization,dry granulation weight and hydroxyproline content were observed.Results:The result of the present study showed that both extracts were able to increase the breaking strength(incision model), decrease period of epithelialization.increase percentage wound contraction(excision model), increase hydroxyproline content(Dead space wound model) significantly compared with control group(P【0.05).Conclusions:Based on result we conclude that aqueous extract is more effective than ethanolic extract.However,it is needed more research to be carried out especially on toxicity studies of ethanolic extract.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the in vivo wound healing activity of Acanthus leucostachyus leaf extracts using an excision wound model in mice.Methods:Mice were divided into two groups of six animals in each group:the control group and the Acanthus leucostachyus extract-treated group.Healing potential was evaluated by determination of physical parameters(contraction rate,epithelialization period,and tensile strength),biochemical parameters(protein,DNA,and hydroxyproline content),the expression of growth factor and pro-inflammatory cytokines,as well as histological and ultrastructural observations.Results:Treatment with Acanthus leucostachyus leaf extracts markedly increased the rate of wound contraction,tensile strength,the concentrations of protein,DNA,and hydroxyproline,and the expression of growth factor,as well as promoted epithelialization,compared to the control.In addition,Acanthus leucostachyus leaf extracts significantly reduced the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines.Histological and ultrastructural studies revealed the presence of thicker epithelial layer and smoother surface topography in the extract-treated group compared to the control.Conclusions:Acanthus leucostachyus leaf extracts show potent wound-healing activity and can be used as a wound healing agent.
基金This study was financially supported by Vice-Chancellor of Research and Technology,Hamadan University of Medical Sciences,Hamadan,Iran(Gran no,9509095210).
文摘Background:Green coffee beans contain biochemical compounds including caffeine,chlorogenic acid,trigonelline,and diterpenoid alcohols.In traditional Iranian medicine,coffee bean powder is used for the treatment of wounds.Previous studies have shown that green coffee bean extract has a number of health benefits,including induction of weight loss,reduced blood pressure,and hepatoprotective and anti-Parkinson effects.The aim of this study was to investigate the wound-healing activity of green coffee bean extract on a full-thickness wound model.Methods:Full-thickness wounds of 20×20 mm were created on the back of New Zealand white rabbits.The animals were divided into 6 groups.Three concentrations of green coffee bean extract(5%,10%,and 15%w/w)in a eucerin base were applied over the wounds in 3 test groups.One percent phenytoin cream was used in one group as a positive control.The rabbits of negative control and vehicle groups received no treatment and eucerin,respectively.For the evaluation of green coffee bean extract’s wound-healing effects,measures included:(1)wound-closure rate,by daily measuring of the wound surface area and calculating the reduction in area;(2)period of epithelialization,the number of days until the scab dropped from the wound;(3)hydroxyproline content,measured by a hydroxyproline assay kit;(4)lipid peroxidation,measured by a lipid peroxidation assay kit;and(5)histopathological state(hematoxylin-eosin stain)of wound-tissue samples on days 7 and 14 post-wounding.Results:The results of this study showed significantly enhanced wound-closure rate,shorter period of epithelialization(P<0.01),increased hydroxyproline content(P<0.001)and suppressed lipid peroxidation(P<0.001 on day 14)of wounds on animals treated with the 10%green coffee bean extract compared to the negative control and eucerin-treated groups.Moreover,the therapeutic effects of 10%green coffee bean were significantly superior than those of phenytoin on enhancing wound-closure rate,decreasing period of epithelialization(P<0.05),increasing hydroxyproline content(P<0.001 on day 7 and P<0.0001 on day 14)and suppressing lipid peroxidation(P<0.0001 on day 14).In addition,histopathological study supported the wound healing activity of green coffee bean extract.Conclusion:Our results showed that green coffee bean extract has a potential for promoting wound healing,thus supporting its traditional use for this purpose.
文摘Objective Study the mechanism of heat and bandage treatment for lymphedema. Methods Using biochemical assessment technique and histological examination, a comparative study of the cutaneous tissues in 15 patients with lymphedema of the lower extremity before and afer the heating and bandage theropy. ResuIts 1. The content of hydroxyproline in the affected skin was decreased. 2. The thickness of skin was decreased and the water content was reduced. 3. The microcirculation of local tissues was enhanced. 4. The activity of the macrophages was increased. Conclusion The mechanism of heat and bandage therapy might be as follows: 1. improving the local microcirculation and enhancing the resorption of tissue fluid and protein, 2. increasing the activity of the macrophages, and diminishing librosis of the allcted tisues.
基金supported by the grant from Hong Kong Health Care Association (20060903 HK)
文摘Objective Hirsutella sinensis(HS) is the anmorph of Ophiocordyceps sinensis(Cordyceps sinensis).O.sinensis and Panax notoginseng are two popular Chinese herbs,commonly used in traditional Chinese prescriptions for the treatment of various diseases.A combination of HS extract with P.notoginseng saponin(PNS) extract demonstrated more prominent lung-protective activity than the two herbs individually used in our preliminary studies.This study further investigated the action of their combination(HSPNS) on anti pulmonary fibrosis using a Bleomycin(BLM) induced mouse model.Methods BLM-treated Kunming mice was given HSPNS daily for 7,14 or 28 d via ig administration.After treatment,following parameters were monitored using proper methods,respectively.Lung index,serum and lung malondialdehyde(MDA) and hydroxyproline(HYP) contents,lung superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity,transforming growth factor β1(TGF-β1),and expression levels of collagen Ⅰ(Col-Ⅰ) and collagen Ⅲ(Col-Ⅲ).The lung biopsies were also dissected for semiquantitative histological analysis.Results The results indicated that HSPNS significantly reduced lung index,MDA and HYP contents,and expression levels of TGF-β1,Col-Ⅰ,and Col-Ⅲ.The combination also remarkably enhanced SOD activity compared with BLM-induced group.Moreover,the severe pulmonary fibrosis histopathological changes induced by BLM could be attenuated by HSPNS treatment.Conclusion These results suggest that HSPNS could significantly inhibit the progression of pulmonary fibrosis induced by BLM and its inhibitory effect might associate with its ability to scavenge free radicals,decrease TGF-β1 level,and inhibit collagen synthesis.
文摘Objective To investigate the dose effect of dietary L arginine supplementation on burn wound healing in rats Methods 218 Sprague Dawley rats (weighing 200-250?g) were subjected to 10% deep partial thickness scald burns and were randomized into six groups Groups A, B, C, D, E and F received 800, 400, 200, 100, 50 and 0?mg·kg -1 ·d -1 L arginine in the form of L arginine solution, and 0, 727, 1090, 1272, 1364, and 1454?mg·kg -1 ·d 1 glycine, respectively Each solution was isonitrogenous The times of completing re epithelization were recorded The contents of hydroxyproline (OHP) in burn wound area (index of reparative collagen synthesis) and the ratios of type Ⅰ and type Ⅲ collagen were examined in all groups Results The times of completing re epithelization (day) in groups A, B, C, D, E, and F were 24 9±1 95, 22 5±2 0, 20 2±2 4, 23 5±2 6, 23 8±3 5, and 24 7±2 3, respectively The contents of hydroxyproline in groups B, C and D were higher than in groups A, E and F on PBD 7, 10 and 14 The ratios of typeⅠ and type Ⅲ collagen in groups B, C and D were lower than in groups A, E and F Conclusion Oral dietary L arginine supplementation from 100?mg·kg -1 ·d -1 to 400?mg·kg -1 ·d -1 shortened the times of re epithelization, increased amounts of hydroxyproline, and accelerated the synthesis of reparative collagen in burn
文摘Aim:Emerging evidence favors the important role of antioxidants,matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs),and nitric oxide(NO)in the healing of diabetic wounds.There is a lack of substantial evidence regarding the effects of negative pressure on antioxidants,MMPs and NO in chronic wounds associated with diabetes.Methods:A total of 55 type 2 diabetic patients with leg ulcers were divided into 2 groups:a limited access dressing(LAD)group(n=27)and a conventional dressing group(n=28).Levels of hydroxyproline,total protein,MMP-2 and MMP-9,NO and antioxidants including reduced glutathione(GSH)and the oxidative biomarker malondialdehyde(MDA)were measured in the granulation tissue at days 0 and 10.Changes in levels between the LAD and conventional groups were determined by the Student’s t-test.Results:After 10 days of treatment,the LAD vs.conventional dressing group showed increase in the levels of hydroxyproline(mean±standard deviation=55.2±25.1 vs.29.2±1,P<0.05),total protein(12.8±6.5 vs.8.34±3.2,P<0.05),NO(1.13±0.52 vs.0.66±0.43,P<0.05),GSH(7.0±2.4 vs.6.6±2.2,P<0.05)and decrease in MMP-2(0.47±0.33 vs.0.62±0.30,P<0.05),MMP-9(0.32±0.20 vs.0.53±0.39,P<0.05)and MDA(6.8±2.3 vs.10.4±3.4,P<0.05).Conclusion:When compared to conventional dressings,LAD induces biochemical changes by significantly increasing the levels of hydroxyproline,total protein,NO and antioxidants levels,and significantly reducing MMPs(MMP-2 and MMP-9)and an oxidative biomarker in diabetic wounds.These biochemical changes are thought to favor diabetic wound healing.
文摘Objective To observe the effects of 1,25(OH)2D3on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice and to explore its mechanisms.Methods Ninety male C57BL/6mice,6 to 8 weeks old,were randomly divided into 3groups according to the table of random numbers:a control group,a model group and a treatment group(n=30each).Bleomycin was injected to the mice in the latter 2groups by single intratracheal injection to duplicate the pulmonary fibrosis model,while the control group was injected
文摘Objective To study the possible mechanisms of marrow mesenchymal stem cells(MSC) in therapy of bleomycin(BLM)-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats. Methods Fifty-four female Wistar rats were randomly divided into a control group,a BLM group and a MSC group. The control group receivel intratracheal
文摘2008051 Effects of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation on respiratory muscle fatigue in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:a randomized controlled trial. SUN Lihua(孙丽华),et al.Dept Pulm, Nanjing 1st Hosp, Nanjing Med Univ, Nanjing 210006. Chin J Intern Med 2007;46(12):992-995. Objective To study the effects of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) on respiratory muscle fatigue in
