BACKGROUND: How to control the effect of oxygen-derived free radicals on development of cerebral injury and cerebral edema is a key factor for treating cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. OBJECTIVE: To observe and c...BACKGROUND: How to control the effect of oxygen-derived free radicals on development of cerebral injury and cerebral edema is a key factor for treating cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. OBJECTIVE: To observe and compare the protective effects, synergistic action and mechanisms of ultrashortwave (USW) and radix salviae miltiorrhizae (RSM) on the focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injuries in rats. DESIGN: Randomized controlled animal study. SETTING: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, First Hospital affiliated to China Medical University. MATERIALS: A total of 160 healthy Wistar rats of both genders and aged 18-20 weeks weighing 250-300 g of clean grade were selected in this study. 5 mL/ampoule RSM injection fluid was produced by the First Pharmaceutical Corporation of Shanghai (batch number: 011019, 0.01 mL/g). The USW therapeutic device was produced by Shanghai Electronic Device Factory with the frequency of 40.68 MHz and the maximal export power of 40 W. The first channel of power after modulation was 11 W. METHODS: The experiment was carried out in the Rehabilitation Medicine Department of the First Hospital affiliated to China Medical University from May 2002 to January 2003. Focal ischemia-reperfusion model was established in rats by reversible right middle cerebral artery occlusion with filament. Right cerebral ischemia was for 2 hours and then with 24 hours reperfusion. The scores of neurological deficits were evaluated by 0 to 4 scales. After surgery, 64 successful rats models were divided into four groups according to digital table: control group, USW group, RSM group and RSM + USW group with 16 cases in each group. Rats in control group were intraperitoneally injected with the same volume of saline (0.1 mL/g); rats in USW group were given small dosage of USW on head for 10 minutes at 6 hours after reperfusion; rats in RSM group were intraperitoneally injected with 0.01 mL/g RSM solution at 30 minutes before reperfusion; rats in RSM + USW group were intraperitoneally injected with 0.01 mL/g RSM parenteral solution at 30 minutes before reperfusion and given small dosage of USW on head for 10 minutes once at 6 hours after reperfusion; sixteen rats in sham operation group did not receive any treatment. All 80 rats were taken brains at 24 hours after reperfusion to measure wet and dry weights to calculate water content: Cerebral water content (%) = (1-dry/wet weight) × 100%. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was measured by hydroxylamine method and malondialdehyde (MDA) content was measured by TBA photometric method. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Cerebral water content, SOD activity and MDA content. RESULTS: All 160 rats except 80 failing in modeling were involved in the final analysis. ① The cerebral water content of left hemisphere made no significant difference (P > 0.05). The cerebral water content of right hemisphere in the control group and the three treatment groups was obviously higher than that of the sham operation group [(81.26±0.77)%, (79.74±0.68)%, (79.76±0.81)%, (79.61±0.79)%, (77.43±0.61)%, P < 0.05]. The cerebral water content of right hemisphere in the three treatment groups was obviously lower than that of the control group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference among the three treatment groups (P > 0.05). ② Compared with the control group, SOD activity (right) of the control group decreased obviously (P < 0.05), while MDA content increased obviously (P < 0.05). SOD activity in the three therapeutic groups increased obviously, while MDA content decreased obviously (P < 0.05); there was no significant difference among the three treatment groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: ① USW and RSM therapy have neuroprotective effects against focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injuries by means of decreasing cerebral water content and MDA and increasing the activity of SOD. ② Synergistic action was not observed between these two therapeutic methods.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common acute abdomen with high mortality, multiple complications and complicated causes. There is no effective therapy for AP. Radix salviae miltiorrhizae (Danshen), a traditio...BACKGROUND: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common acute abdomen with high mortality, multiple complications and complicated causes. There is no effective therapy for AP. Radix salviae miltiorrhizae (Danshen), a traditional herbal medicine, has a low price and a wide range of clinical applications. It is effective to promote blood flow, eliminate stagnancy, and relieve pain. It is also found to be effective in treating AP. We reviewed the progress in research into the mechanism of Radix salviae miltiorrhizae in treatment of AP. DATA SOURCES: An english-language literature search was conducted using MEDLINE (1988-2005) on Radix salviae miltiorrhizae (Danshen) and acute pancreatitis. RESULTS: The mechanisms of Danshen in the treatment of AP include improvement of microcirculatory disturbances; elimination of oxygen free radicals; modulation of the metabolism of lipid inflammatory mediator; and blocking of calcium inflow and prevention of calcium overload.CONCLUSION: Danshen can effectively reduce the mortality and complications of AP.展开更多
[Objectives]This study aimed to establish a QAMS(quantitative analysis of multi-components by single-marker)method for simultaneous determination of four phenolic acids,salvianolic acid B,tanshinol,lithospermic acid a...[Objectives]This study aimed to establish a QAMS(quantitative analysis of multi-components by single-marker)method for simultaneous determination of four phenolic acids,salvianolic acid B,tanshinol,lithospermic acid and rosmarinic acid in Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae by HPLC and conduct methodological investigation.[Methods]Salvianolic acid B,with moderate retention time,good resolution,great response value and easy availability was selected as the internal standard,and the relative retention values and relative correction factors between tanshinol,rosmarinic acid,lithospermic acid and salvianolic acid B were established.The results of QAMS were compared with those of external standard method to verify the accuracy and applicability of QAMS.[Results]There were no significant differences between the calculated values of QAMS and the measured values of external standard method.The relative deviation was less than 3%,and the relative correction factors obtained from the experiment were credible.[Conclusions]QAMS can be used to determine the contents of phenolic acids in Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae formula granules.展开更多
The isolated osteoblast-like cells from embryonic chicken frontal bone werecultured in vitro and histochemical methods adopted to observe the effect of RadixSalviac Miltiorrhizae (RSM) on proliferation, differentiatio...The isolated osteoblast-like cells from embryonic chicken frontal bone werecultured in vitro and histochemical methods adopted to observe the effect of RadixSalviac Miltiorrhizae (RSM) on proliferation, differentiation, and osteogenic capacity ofthese cells. It was found that: 1. The mitosis and proliferation of the osteoblast-like cellscould be accelerated by RSM, resulting in increased density of the cells in RSM groupas compared with the control. 2. After 48 h, the pseudopodia stretched out and drew backactively in osteoblast-like cells in RSM group. Small particles produced in the cells weresecreted through exocytosis to the extracellular medium. However, in the control group,the capacity to form and secrete these particles was limited. These particles showed posi-tive Alcian blue staining in Alcian blue-Sirius red reaction, so they were acidmucopolysaccharide particles. 3. The osteoblast-like cells could secrete vesicular particles 3micra in diameter. These vesicular particles could be stained with Alcian blue in earlystage, then they could be stained with Sirius red, and finally by Alizarin red S. Thesevesicular particles could aggregate and fuse around the cell colonies, forming bonenodules and bone flakes. The quantity and volume of the bone nodules and flakes inRSM group were larger than in the control group. 4. The bone nodules and flakes couldbe labeled vitally with tetracycline, and show strong yellow fluorescence under thefluorescence microscope. Therefore, these substances were the newly formed bone sub-stances.展开更多
Effect of endotoxin, and endotoxin plus Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae （RSM） on bovine aortic endothelial cells （BAECs） for the production of tissue factor （TF）, plasminogen activator （PA） and plasminogen activat...Effect of endotoxin, and endotoxin plus Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae （RSM） on bovine aortic endothelial cells （BAECs） for the production of tissue factor （TF）, plasminogen activator （PA） and plasminogen activator inhibitor （PAI） activities as well as prostacyclin （PGI<sub>2</sub>） content were studied. Stimulation of BAECs with endotoxin （1 μg/ ml） increased the expression of cell surface TF activity, the secretions of PAI activity and PGI<sub>2</sub> content. However, PA activity in endotoxin-treated groups didn’t change significantly in comparison with that of the control. RSM could stimulate the secretion of PA activity and prevent the increase in TF and PAI activities from endotoxin-treated BAECs. However, there was no significant difference in PGI<sub>2</sub> production between endotoxin-and endotoxin+RSM-treated BAECs. These results indicated that increased procoagulant function and decreased fibrinolytic activity of endothelial cells （ECs） might be one of the mechanisms of DIC in gram-negative septicemia and RSM would be a very important thug in the prevention and the treatment of DIC in gram-negative sepsis.展开更多
The effects of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae and its component "DANSHENSU" on the production of PA, PAI, PGI<sub>2</sub> and expression of thrombomodulin by cultured bovine endothelial cells were s...The effects of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae and its component "DANSHENSU" on the production of PA, PAI, PGI<sub>2</sub> and expression of thrombomodulin by cultured bovine endothelial cells were studied. 6-Keto-PGF<sub>1α</sub> was measured with RIA. PA, PAI and thrombomodulin were measured with chromosenic substrate S2390 and S2238 respectively. The results showed that Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae could promote PA activity and PGI<sub>2</sub> production by bovine endothelial cell （BEC）. It could inhibt activity of PAI secreted by BEC. Its component "DANSHENSU" had the same effects. In addition, Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae could also increase thrombomodulin activity on the surface of BEC, but "DANSHENSU" did not.展开更多
Cultured porcine endothelial cells (EC) produce and secrete plasminogenactivators (PA). If the serum free media incubated by vascular smooth muscle cells(SMC-CM) were mixed with the same media incubated by endothelial...Cultured porcine endothelial cells (EC) produce and secrete plasminogenactivators (PA). If the serum free media incubated by vascular smooth muscle cells(SMC-CM) were mixed with the same media incubated by endothelial cells (EC-CM),the PA activities of the latter decreased significantly. Cocultivation of EC with SMC alsoresulted in a significant decrease (70.7%) of PA activities produced by EC. Sodiumdodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) analysis of SMC-CMfollowed by reverse fibrin autography demonstrated that the PA inhibitor had a molecularweight of 49000-62000. In this study we also investigated the effect of a Chinese herbalmedicine-Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae (RSM) on the inhibitory activity of SMC. The re-sults showed that RSM significantly decreased the inhibitory activity of SMC against thePA secreted by EC.展开更多
The authors have used point-injection of compound Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae Injection to treat 40 cases of chronic eczema and achieved a satisfactory therapeutic effect. The total effective rate was 95%.
Objective: To study the inhibitory effect of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae (RSM) on adhesive and invasive ability of SMMC 7721 liver cancer cells, and on the metastasis and recurrence on post hepatectomy liver cancer in...Objective: To study the inhibitory effect of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae (RSM) on adhesive and invasive ability of SMMC 7721 liver cancer cells, and on the metastasis and recurrence on post hepatectomy liver cancer in nude mice. Methods: Effect of RSM on SMMC 7721 cell membrane intercellular adhesive molecule 1 (ICAM 1) expression was observed by immunofluorescence flow cytometry; effect on invasive ability and of SMMC 7721 cell and the detachment of which attached to fibronectin (FN) by cell migration experiment; effect on adhesion of SMMC 7721 cell with FN by MTT method and effect on adhesion between 7721 7721, 7721 lymphocyte and 7721 endothelial cell by cell adhesion experiment. LCI D20 human liver cancer metastasis model, after hepatectomy, was used to observe the effect of RSM on recurrence and metastasis of liver carcinoma in nude mice. Results: ICAM 1 expression in SMMC 7721 cells incubated with RSM was significantly lower than that in cells did not treated with RSM. RSM could inhibit the invasive ability of SMMC 7721 cell and made the cells already attached to FN exfoliated. It could also inhibit the adhesion of 7721 7721, 7721 lymphocyte and 7721 endothelial cell. And RSM showed preventive and therapeutic effect on intrahepatic and remote metastasis/recurrence of early and late human post hepatectomy liver cancer in nude mice. Conclusion: RSM could inhibit the invasion and adhesion of SMMC 7721 cell and could also prevent and inhibit metastasis and recurrence of human liver cancer after hepatectomy in nude mice.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To identify the active anti-tumor constituents in the extract from Danshen(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and investigate the mechanisms underlying the actions.METHODS:First,we introduced a two-step counter-cu...OBJECTIVE:To identify the active anti-tumor constituents in the extract from Danshen(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and investigate the mechanisms underlying the actions.METHODS:First,we introduced a two-step counter-current chromatography to extract the therapeutically active diterpenoid,tanshinone from Danshen(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae).The cholecystokinin(CCK-8) method was used to evaluate the inhibitory effect of diterpenoid tanshinone in liver cancer QGY-7703,lung cancer PC9,lung cancer A549,gastric cancer MKN-45,gastric cancer HGC-27,colon cancer HCT116,myeloma cell U266/RPMI8226,and human breast cancer MCF-7 in vitro.Fluorescence staining was used to observe the cytotoxicity ofditerpenoid tanshinone on PC9 cells.The Western blot was used to detect apoptosis-related protein poly ADP-ribose polymerase(PARP),cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase3/9(caspase3/9),and cleaved-cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase3/9(cleaved-caspase3/9).The endoplasmic reticulum stress-related activating transcription factor 4(ATF4),phosphorylated eukaryotic initiation factor 2α(p-e IF2α),and phosphorylated jun amino-terminal kinase(p-JNK),and caspase-12 were also analyzed using the Western blot.RESULTS:Diterpenoid tanshinone inhibited the nine human tumor cell lines,with an IC50 of4.37-29 μg/m L,with the PC9 and MCF-7 displaying the lowest values.Fluorescence staining showed a lethal effect of diterpenoid tanshinone on PC9 cells.The Western blot showed that the expression of caspase3/9 protein and ATF-4 protein decreased gradually.However,the PARP,cleaved-caspase 3/9and the expression of p-e IF2 α,P-JNK,and caspase-12 increased gradually,in a dose-dependent fashion.CONCLUSION:We successfully introduced a two-step counter-current chromatography method to extract diterpenoid tanshinone,and demonstrated its antitumor activity.Diterpenoid tanshinone can induce apoptosis in nine human cancer cell lines.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effective ingredients of Danshen(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and Honghua(Flos Carthami)(Danhong) on protective properties towards neonatal rat hippocampal neurons under hypoxia condition...OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effective ingredients of Danshen(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and Honghua(Flos Carthami)(Danhong) on protective properties towards neonatal rat hippocampal neurons under hypoxia condition.METHODS: Primary culture of neonatal rat hippocampal neurons was used to model hypoxia damage on the hippocampus. Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT) assay and preliminary experiments were conducted to identify the four effective ingredients of Danhong, along with the injection of positive drug onto hippocampal neurons at a non-toxic dosage level. The cultured cells were randomly divided into 12 groups: the normal group, model group,positive drug control group and nine compatibility groups of the four effective ingredients. Different test methods were applied to determine lactate dehydrogenasein(LDH), total superoxide dismutase(T-SOD), malondialdehyde(MDA), 6-keto prostaglandin F_(la)(6-keto-PGF_(1 a)), thromboxane B_2(TXB_2),mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP), free calcium ions concentration([Ca^(2 +)]i) and early onsetcell apoptosis.RESULTS: Different compatibility groups could inhibit the content of LDH and intracellular calcium overload, increase activity in T-SOD, decrease level of MDA and TXB2, improve level of 6-keto-PGF1 aand MMP, and prevent the early onset cell apoptosis.CONCLUSION: The compatibility of four effective ingredients of Danhong had protective effect toward hippocampi hypoxia. The mechanism might be related to inhibit oxidative stress damage and cell apoptosis, resist thrombosis, and reduce the intracellular calcium ion of overload.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the protection of Danshen{Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae)(SM) injection in myocardial infarction(Ml) induced renal damage.METHODS:Forty male C57 mice were divided into control group,Ml group and SM ...OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the protection of Danshen{Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae)(SM) injection in myocardial infarction(Ml) induced renal damage.METHODS:Forty male C57 mice were divided into control group,Ml group and SM group.In Ml group,the left coronary artery was occluded for 8weeks;the same procedure was used for the SM group,with the additional step of SM(0.2 mL) administered intraperitoneally for 56 days.Before surgery and 8 weeks later,transthoracic echocardiography was performed and urine protein and albumin was measured.At the end of the time,all mice were killed and kidneys removed for reactive oxygen species(ROS) and fibrosis analysis,plasma was collected for blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine determination.RESULTS:Ml slightly decreased renal function and increased production of ROS,accompanied with renal fibrosis.Administration of SM reduced production of ROS and increased renal function,it also reduced renal fibrosis.CONCLUSION:Ml plays a causal role in renal injury and SM exerts renal-protective effects,probably by its antioxidant activities.展开更多
Objective: To assess the effect of Danshen 9403 (DS 9403), an effective fraction of Radix Salviae miltiorrhizae (RSM) on healing of bone fracture. Methods: Standardized radial fracture was performed in 120 Wistar rats...Objective: To assess the effect of Danshen 9403 (DS 9403), an effective fraction of Radix Salviae miltiorrhizae (RSM) on healing of bone fracture. Methods: Standardized radial fracture was performed in 120 Wistar rats. The model rats were randomized into four groups: Group A was fed with DS 9403, group B injected with Staphylococcus aureus , group C with normal saline administration, and group D with RSM injection. The treatment began at the first day of fracture. The rats were sacrificed on the day 25, 39 and 50 separately in batches and their intact radii were removed by dissection for detecting load and stress of three point bending test with autograph universal material testing machine (Shimazu, Japan). Results: The parameters of load in DS 9403 treated group on the 39th day and that of stress at 25th, 39th and 50th day were (6.20±1.32)N, (5.71±3.58)N/mm 2, (8.27±2.42)N/mm 2 and (66.25±26.21)N/mm 2 respectively, which were significantly higher than those in other groups, P <0.05. Conclusion: DS 9403 has the action of increasing the strength of fracture broken end.展开更多
Objective: To explore the therapeutic mechanism of the combined use of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, ligustrazine and Radix Sanchi in treating late hemorrhagic shock in rabbit. Methods: Rabbit hemorrhagic shock models ...Objective: To explore the therapeutic mechanism of the combined use of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, ligustrazine and Radix Sanchi in treating late hemorrhagic shock in rabbit. Methods: Rabbit hemorrhagic shock models were set up according to Wiggers’ method and treated with the combined therapy. Levels of RBC superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, plasma malondialdehyde (MDA), blood lactate (BL) and magnesium (Mg++ ) were continuously monitored before shock, 120 minutes after shock, 60 and 120 minutes after reinfusion. Results: (1) Levels of SOD decreased and MDA, AL, Mg++ increased markedly 120 minutes after shock, indicating that there existed cell membrane damage caused by oxygen free radicals in hemorrhagic shock.(2) The combination therapy could alleviate lipid peroxidation injury to tissue, enhance the activity of SOD and lower the concentration of MDA significantly, P < 0. 01 or 0. 05, as compared with the control group. Conclusion: The combined use of the three drugs could gain the same effect with half dosage as that gained from the whole dosage of one single drug. It could also reduce the negative effect of treatment, such as hypotension and slowing down of heart展开更多
In the present paper, the effect of point-injection of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae injectio on blood-lipid was observed in 65 cases of hyperlipemia. The 65 patients were divided into point-injection group (40 cases wh...In the present paper, the effect of point-injection of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae injectio on blood-lipid was observed in 65 cases of hyperlipemia. The 65 patients were divided into point-injection group (40 cases who were treated with point-injection of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae injectio and oral administration of Shujiangzhi) and control group (25 cases who were treated with oral administration of Shujiangzhi only). Results showed that the total effective rate of the point-injection group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0. 05); point-injection of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae injectio could effectively raise the level of HDL-C, decrease lower LDL-C and regulate estrogen level of women. The slow releasing action of red sage root solution in the topical acupoint region prolonged and enhanced its effect in lowering blood-lipid. There was a significant difference between the two groups in the effect of lowering blood-fat (P< 0. 01).展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of Salviae miltiorrhizae on cirrhosis and portal hyperiension byinhibiting nitric oxide synthase type Ⅱ (NOSⅡ) in rats.METHODS: Real time RT-PCR was used to detect the expression o...OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of Salviae miltiorrhizae on cirrhosis and portal hyperiension byinhibiting nitric oxide synthase type Ⅱ (NOSⅡ) in rats.METHODS: Real time RT-PCR was used to detect the expression of NOSII mRNA. The enzymaticactivity of nitric oxide synthase and the circulating levels of nitric oxide (NO), systemic and portalhemodynamics, and quantification of cirrhosis were measured with highly sensitive methods. TraditionalChinese medicine was utilized to treat cirrhotic rats and the function of NO was evaluated.Double-blind method was applied in the experiment constantly.RESULTS: The concentration of NO increased markedly at all stages of cirrhosis, and so did theenzymatic activity of NOS, antl the iNOSmRNA expressed greatly. Meanwhile theportal-venous-pressure (PVP), portal-venous-now (PVF) increased significantly. NO, Nos andiNOSmHNA were positively correlated to the quanlity of hepatic fihrosis. Salviae Miltiorrhizae significantlyinhibited NO production and inhibited the expression of iNOSmRNA.CONCLUSIONS: The increased hepatic expression of NoSIⅡ is one of the important factors causingcirrhosis and portal hypertension. Salviae Miltiorrhizae significantly ameliorates cirrhosis and portalhypertension.展开更多
Objective: To study the effect of adjuvant therapy with salviae miltiorrhizae and ligustrazine injection on neural function injury, degree of oxidative stress reaction, chemotactic factor and adhesion molecule in pati...Objective: To study the effect of adjuvant therapy with salviae miltiorrhizae and ligustrazine injection on neural function injury, degree of oxidative stress reaction, chemotactic factor and adhesion molecule in patients with ischemic stroke. <br> Methods: Patients with ischemic stroke admitted in our hospital from August 2013 to October 2015 were retrospectively analyzed and divided into conventional treatment (CT) group receiving conventional treatment and traditional Chinese medicine auxiliary (TCMA) group receiving adjuvant therapy with salviae miltiorrhizae and ligustrazine injection. After the treatment of the first month and the third month, serum was collected to detect the contents of nerve injury molecules, oxidative stress parameters, chemotactic factor and adhesion molecule. <br> Results: After the 4-week treatment, the contents of serum neuron specific enolase, S100 calcium-binding protein B, heart-type fatty acid binding protein, malondialdehyde, advanced oxidation protein products, 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1,CD40,CD40 ligand, vascular endothelial cadherin, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule 1 and soluble vascular adhesion molecule 1 in patients ofTCMA group were all significantly lower than those of CT group, and the contents of superoxidase dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase were significantly higher than those of CT group. After the 8-week treatment, the contents of serum neuron specific enolase, S100 calcium-binding protein B, heart-type fatty acid binding protein, malondialdehyde, advanced oxidation protein products, 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1,CD40, CD40 ligand, vascular endothelial cadherin, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule 1 and soluble vascular adhesion molecule 1 in patients ofTCMA group were all significantly lower than those of CT group and the contents of superoxidase dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase were significantly higher than those of CT group. <br> Conclusions: Adjuvant therapy with salviae miltiorrhizae and ligustrazine injection can alleviate the neural function injury, inhibit oxidative stress reaction and the generation of chemotactic factor and adhesion molecule in patients with ischemic stroke, which is an effective medicine for treating ischemic stroke.展开更多
Summary: The preventive mechanism of salviae miltiorrhizae (SM) against experimental atherosclerosis (AS) in rabbits models was investigated. The experimental AS rabbit models were reproduced by feeding the high chole...Summary: The preventive mechanism of salviae miltiorrhizae (SM) against experimental atherosclerosis (AS) in rabbits models was investigated. The experimental AS rabbit models were reproduced by feeding the high cholesterol diet. The changes of atherosclerotic plaques in normal group, model group and SM treated group were observed. The levels of serum TG, TC, HDL-C and LDL-C were determined. The immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of Bcl-2, Bax and IL-6 proteins in atherosclerotic plaques. The results showed that the level of serum TG in SM treated group was significantly lower than in model group (P<0.01). Immunohistochemistry revealed that the expression of Bcl-2, Bax and IL-6 in model group was significantly higher than in normal group. In the SM group, the expression of Bcl-2 protein was up-regulated and that of Bax was down-regulated. It was suggested that SM could inhibit formation of AS in experimental rabbits. To decrease the expression of Bax and increase the expression of Bcl-2 protein may be one of the mechanisms of SM against atherosclerosis.展开更多
基金Liaoning Province Social Development Fund Sustentation Item, No. 99225003
文摘BACKGROUND: How to control the effect of oxygen-derived free radicals on development of cerebral injury and cerebral edema is a key factor for treating cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. OBJECTIVE: To observe and compare the protective effects, synergistic action and mechanisms of ultrashortwave (USW) and radix salviae miltiorrhizae (RSM) on the focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injuries in rats. DESIGN: Randomized controlled animal study. SETTING: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, First Hospital affiliated to China Medical University. MATERIALS: A total of 160 healthy Wistar rats of both genders and aged 18-20 weeks weighing 250-300 g of clean grade were selected in this study. 5 mL/ampoule RSM injection fluid was produced by the First Pharmaceutical Corporation of Shanghai (batch number: 011019, 0.01 mL/g). The USW therapeutic device was produced by Shanghai Electronic Device Factory with the frequency of 40.68 MHz and the maximal export power of 40 W. The first channel of power after modulation was 11 W. METHODS: The experiment was carried out in the Rehabilitation Medicine Department of the First Hospital affiliated to China Medical University from May 2002 to January 2003. Focal ischemia-reperfusion model was established in rats by reversible right middle cerebral artery occlusion with filament. Right cerebral ischemia was for 2 hours and then with 24 hours reperfusion. The scores of neurological deficits were evaluated by 0 to 4 scales. After surgery, 64 successful rats models were divided into four groups according to digital table: control group, USW group, RSM group and RSM + USW group with 16 cases in each group. Rats in control group were intraperitoneally injected with the same volume of saline (0.1 mL/g); rats in USW group were given small dosage of USW on head for 10 minutes at 6 hours after reperfusion; rats in RSM group were intraperitoneally injected with 0.01 mL/g RSM solution at 30 minutes before reperfusion; rats in RSM + USW group were intraperitoneally injected with 0.01 mL/g RSM parenteral solution at 30 minutes before reperfusion and given small dosage of USW on head for 10 minutes once at 6 hours after reperfusion; sixteen rats in sham operation group did not receive any treatment. All 80 rats were taken brains at 24 hours after reperfusion to measure wet and dry weights to calculate water content: Cerebral water content (%) = (1-dry/wet weight) × 100%. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was measured by hydroxylamine method and malondialdehyde (MDA) content was measured by TBA photometric method. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Cerebral water content, SOD activity and MDA content. RESULTS: All 160 rats except 80 failing in modeling were involved in the final analysis. ① The cerebral water content of left hemisphere made no significant difference (P > 0.05). The cerebral water content of right hemisphere in the control group and the three treatment groups was obviously higher than that of the sham operation group [(81.26±0.77)%, (79.74±0.68)%, (79.76±0.81)%, (79.61±0.79)%, (77.43±0.61)%, P < 0.05]. The cerebral water content of right hemisphere in the three treatment groups was obviously lower than that of the control group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference among the three treatment groups (P > 0.05). ② Compared with the control group, SOD activity (right) of the control group decreased obviously (P < 0.05), while MDA content increased obviously (P < 0.05). SOD activity in the three therapeutic groups increased obviously, while MDA content decreased obviously (P < 0.05); there was no significant difference among the three treatment groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: ① USW and RSM therapy have neuroprotective effects against focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injuries by means of decreasing cerebral water content and MDA and increasing the activity of SOD. ② Synergistic action was not observed between these two therapeutic methods.
基金This study was supported by grants from Science and Technology Foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province (No. 2004C142) and the Foundation ofScience and Technology of Hangzhou (No. 2005224).
文摘BACKGROUND: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common acute abdomen with high mortality, multiple complications and complicated causes. There is no effective therapy for AP. Radix salviae miltiorrhizae (Danshen), a traditional herbal medicine, has a low price and a wide range of clinical applications. It is effective to promote blood flow, eliminate stagnancy, and relieve pain. It is also found to be effective in treating AP. We reviewed the progress in research into the mechanism of Radix salviae miltiorrhizae in treatment of AP. DATA SOURCES: An english-language literature search was conducted using MEDLINE (1988-2005) on Radix salviae miltiorrhizae (Danshen) and acute pancreatitis. RESULTS: The mechanisms of Danshen in the treatment of AP include improvement of microcirculatory disturbances; elimination of oxygen free radicals; modulation of the metabolism of lipid inflammatory mediator; and blocking of calcium inflow and prevention of calcium overload.CONCLUSION: Danshen can effectively reduce the mortality and complications of AP.
基金Supported by High-level Entrepreneurial and Innovative Talent(Team)Project 2015.
文摘[Objectives]This study aimed to establish a QAMS(quantitative analysis of multi-components by single-marker)method for simultaneous determination of four phenolic acids,salvianolic acid B,tanshinol,lithospermic acid and rosmarinic acid in Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae by HPLC and conduct methodological investigation.[Methods]Salvianolic acid B,with moderate retention time,good resolution,great response value and easy availability was selected as the internal standard,and the relative retention values and relative correction factors between tanshinol,rosmarinic acid,lithospermic acid and salvianolic acid B were established.The results of QAMS were compared with those of external standard method to verify the accuracy and applicability of QAMS.[Results]There were no significant differences between the calculated values of QAMS and the measured values of external standard method.The relative deviation was less than 3%,and the relative correction factors obtained from the experiment were credible.[Conclusions]QAMS can be used to determine the contents of phenolic acids in Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae formula granules.
文摘The isolated osteoblast-like cells from embryonic chicken frontal bone werecultured in vitro and histochemical methods adopted to observe the effect of RadixSalviac Miltiorrhizae (RSM) on proliferation, differentiation, and osteogenic capacity ofthese cells. It was found that: 1. The mitosis and proliferation of the osteoblast-like cellscould be accelerated by RSM, resulting in increased density of the cells in RSM groupas compared with the control. 2. After 48 h, the pseudopodia stretched out and drew backactively in osteoblast-like cells in RSM group. Small particles produced in the cells weresecreted through exocytosis to the extracellular medium. However, in the control group,the capacity to form and secrete these particles was limited. These particles showed posi-tive Alcian blue staining in Alcian blue-Sirius red reaction, so they were acidmucopolysaccharide particles. 3. The osteoblast-like cells could secrete vesicular particles 3micra in diameter. These vesicular particles could be stained with Alcian blue in earlystage, then they could be stained with Sirius red, and finally by Alizarin red S. Thesevesicular particles could aggregate and fuse around the cell colonies, forming bonenodules and bone flakes. The quantity and volume of the bone nodules and flakes inRSM group were larger than in the control group. 4. The bone nodules and flakes couldbe labeled vitally with tetracycline, and show strong yellow fluorescence under thefluorescence microscope. Therefore, these substances were the newly formed bone sub-stances.
文摘Effect of endotoxin, and endotoxin plus Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae （RSM） on bovine aortic endothelial cells （BAECs） for the production of tissue factor （TF）, plasminogen activator （PA） and plasminogen activator inhibitor （PAI） activities as well as prostacyclin （PGI<sub>2</sub>） content were studied. Stimulation of BAECs with endotoxin （1 μg/ ml） increased the expression of cell surface TF activity, the secretions of PAI activity and PGI<sub>2</sub> content. However, PA activity in endotoxin-treated groups didn’t change significantly in comparison with that of the control. RSM could stimulate the secretion of PA activity and prevent the increase in TF and PAI activities from endotoxin-treated BAECs. However, there was no significant difference in PGI<sub>2</sub> production between endotoxin-and endotoxin+RSM-treated BAECs. These results indicated that increased procoagulant function and decreased fibrinolytic activity of endothelial cells （ECs） might be one of the mechanisms of DIC in gram-negative septicemia and RSM would be a very important thug in the prevention and the treatment of DIC in gram-negative sepsis.
文摘The effects of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae and its component "DANSHENSU" on the production of PA, PAI, PGI<sub>2</sub> and expression of thrombomodulin by cultured bovine endothelial cells were studied. 6-Keto-PGF<sub>1α</sub> was measured with RIA. PA, PAI and thrombomodulin were measured with chromosenic substrate S2390 and S2238 respectively. The results showed that Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae could promote PA activity and PGI<sub>2</sub> production by bovine endothelial cell （BEC）. It could inhibt activity of PAI secreted by BEC. Its component "DANSHENSU" had the same effects. In addition, Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae could also increase thrombomodulin activity on the surface of BEC, but "DANSHENSU" did not.
文摘Cultured porcine endothelial cells (EC) produce and secrete plasminogenactivators (PA). If the serum free media incubated by vascular smooth muscle cells(SMC-CM) were mixed with the same media incubated by endothelial cells (EC-CM),the PA activities of the latter decreased significantly. Cocultivation of EC with SMC alsoresulted in a significant decrease (70.7%) of PA activities produced by EC. Sodiumdodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) analysis of SMC-CMfollowed by reverse fibrin autography demonstrated that the PA inhibitor had a molecularweight of 49000-62000. In this study we also investigated the effect of a Chinese herbalmedicine-Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae (RSM) on the inhibitory activity of SMC. The re-sults showed that RSM significantly decreased the inhibitory activity of SMC against thePA secreted by EC.
文摘The authors have used point-injection of compound Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae Injection to treat 40 cases of chronic eczema and achieved a satisfactory therapeutic effect. The total effective rate was 95%.
文摘Objective: To study the inhibitory effect of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae (RSM) on adhesive and invasive ability of SMMC 7721 liver cancer cells, and on the metastasis and recurrence on post hepatectomy liver cancer in nude mice. Methods: Effect of RSM on SMMC 7721 cell membrane intercellular adhesive molecule 1 (ICAM 1) expression was observed by immunofluorescence flow cytometry; effect on invasive ability and of SMMC 7721 cell and the detachment of which attached to fibronectin (FN) by cell migration experiment; effect on adhesion of SMMC 7721 cell with FN by MTT method and effect on adhesion between 7721 7721, 7721 lymphocyte and 7721 endothelial cell by cell adhesion experiment. LCI D20 human liver cancer metastasis model, after hepatectomy, was used to observe the effect of RSM on recurrence and metastasis of liver carcinoma in nude mice. Results: ICAM 1 expression in SMMC 7721 cells incubated with RSM was significantly lower than that in cells did not treated with RSM. RSM could inhibit the invasive ability of SMMC 7721 cell and made the cells already attached to FN exfoliated. It could also inhibit the adhesion of 7721 7721, 7721 lymphocyte and 7721 endothelial cell. And RSM showed preventive and therapeutic effect on intrahepatic and remote metastasis/recurrence of early and late human post hepatectomy liver cancer in nude mice. Conclusion: RSM could inhibit the invasion and adhesion of SMMC 7721 cell and could also prevent and inhibit metastasis and recurrence of human liver cancer after hepatectomy in nude mice.
基金Supported by Key Projects of Zhejiang Province Science and Technology(Arsenic Trioxide Injection Associate with Tanshinone Treat the Hepatocarcinoma of Qi-Stagnancy and Blood Stasis,No.2012C13017-1)the Specialized Research Foundation for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(the Mechanism of Jak-STAT3 Signaling Transduction in Anti-Hepatocarcinoma Associated with Arsenic Trioxide and Cryptotanshinone,No.20123322110001)
文摘OBJECTIVE:To identify the active anti-tumor constituents in the extract from Danshen(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and investigate the mechanisms underlying the actions.METHODS:First,we introduced a two-step counter-current chromatography to extract the therapeutically active diterpenoid,tanshinone from Danshen(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae).The cholecystokinin(CCK-8) method was used to evaluate the inhibitory effect of diterpenoid tanshinone in liver cancer QGY-7703,lung cancer PC9,lung cancer A549,gastric cancer MKN-45,gastric cancer HGC-27,colon cancer HCT116,myeloma cell U266/RPMI8226,and human breast cancer MCF-7 in vitro.Fluorescence staining was used to observe the cytotoxicity ofditerpenoid tanshinone on PC9 cells.The Western blot was used to detect apoptosis-related protein poly ADP-ribose polymerase(PARP),cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase3/9(caspase3/9),and cleaved-cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase3/9(cleaved-caspase3/9).The endoplasmic reticulum stress-related activating transcription factor 4(ATF4),phosphorylated eukaryotic initiation factor 2α(p-e IF2α),and phosphorylated jun amino-terminal kinase(p-JNK),and caspase-12 were also analyzed using the Western blot.RESULTS:Diterpenoid tanshinone inhibited the nine human tumor cell lines,with an IC50 of4.37-29 μg/m L,with the PC9 and MCF-7 displaying the lowest values.Fluorescence staining showed a lethal effect of diterpenoid tanshinone on PC9 cells.The Western blot showed that the expression of caspase3/9 protein and ATF-4 protein decreased gradually.However,the PARP,cleaved-caspase 3/9and the expression of p-e IF2 α,P-JNK,and caspase-12 increased gradually,in a dose-dependent fashion.CONCLUSION:We successfully introduced a two-step counter-current chromatography method to extract diterpenoid tanshinone,and demonstrated its antitumor activity.Diterpenoid tanshinone can induce apoptosis in nine human cancer cell lines.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China:Biological Foundation Research Related to Ischemic Stroke in Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Syndrome Based on Drug Metabolism and Biological Effects of Buyang Huanwu Decotion and Its Associated Prescriptions(No.81630105)Effect of Danhong Injection on Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Rats Mediated by Aldose Reductase(No.81673639)+3 种基金Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China:Mechanism of the Component Compatibility of Salvia Miltiorrhiza and Safflower against Cerebral Ischemic Injury Based on the Association of PK-PD(No.LZ17H270001)Zhejiang Provincial Program for the health leading talentsBasic public welfare research project of Zhejiang Province:Investigation and Application of Optimization of Chinese Traditional Medicine Extraction Process Based on Genetic Algorithm-neural Network Approach(No.LGN18A010001)Scientific Research Foundation of Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University:Mechanism of Danhong Injection against Cerebral Ischemic Injury Based on Pharmacokinetic Efficacy(PK-PD)Relationship(No.2017ZZ09)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effective ingredients of Danshen(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and Honghua(Flos Carthami)(Danhong) on protective properties towards neonatal rat hippocampal neurons under hypoxia condition.METHODS: Primary culture of neonatal rat hippocampal neurons was used to model hypoxia damage on the hippocampus. Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT) assay and preliminary experiments were conducted to identify the four effective ingredients of Danhong, along with the injection of positive drug onto hippocampal neurons at a non-toxic dosage level. The cultured cells were randomly divided into 12 groups: the normal group, model group,positive drug control group and nine compatibility groups of the four effective ingredients. Different test methods were applied to determine lactate dehydrogenasein(LDH), total superoxide dismutase(T-SOD), malondialdehyde(MDA), 6-keto prostaglandin F_(la)(6-keto-PGF_(1 a)), thromboxane B_2(TXB_2),mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP), free calcium ions concentration([Ca^(2 +)]i) and early onsetcell apoptosis.RESULTS: Different compatibility groups could inhibit the content of LDH and intracellular calcium overload, increase activity in T-SOD, decrease level of MDA and TXB2, improve level of 6-keto-PGF1 aand MMP, and prevent the early onset cell apoptosis.CONCLUSION: The compatibility of four effective ingredients of Danhong had protective effect toward hippocampi hypoxia. The mechanism might be related to inhibit oxidative stress damage and cell apoptosis, resist thrombosis, and reduce the intracellular calcium ion of overload.
基金the Grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Effects of Membrane-type Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 on Vascular Endothelial Cell Proliferation and Differentiation,No.81100109)
文摘OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the protection of Danshen{Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae)(SM) injection in myocardial infarction(Ml) induced renal damage.METHODS:Forty male C57 mice were divided into control group,Ml group and SM group.In Ml group,the left coronary artery was occluded for 8weeks;the same procedure was used for the SM group,with the additional step of SM(0.2 mL) administered intraperitoneally for 56 days.Before surgery and 8 weeks later,transthoracic echocardiography was performed and urine protein and albumin was measured.At the end of the time,all mice were killed and kidneys removed for reactive oxygen species(ROS) and fibrosis analysis,plasma was collected for blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine determination.RESULTS:Ml slightly decreased renal function and increased production of ROS,accompanied with renal fibrosis.Administration of SM reduced production of ROS and increased renal function,it also reduced renal fibrosis.CONCLUSION:Ml plays a causal role in renal injury and SM exerts renal-protective effects,probably by its antioxidant activities.
文摘Objective: To assess the effect of Danshen 9403 (DS 9403), an effective fraction of Radix Salviae miltiorrhizae (RSM) on healing of bone fracture. Methods: Standardized radial fracture was performed in 120 Wistar rats. The model rats were randomized into four groups: Group A was fed with DS 9403, group B injected with Staphylococcus aureus , group C with normal saline administration, and group D with RSM injection. The treatment began at the first day of fracture. The rats were sacrificed on the day 25, 39 and 50 separately in batches and their intact radii were removed by dissection for detecting load and stress of three point bending test with autograph universal material testing machine (Shimazu, Japan). Results: The parameters of load in DS 9403 treated group on the 39th day and that of stress at 25th, 39th and 50th day were (6.20±1.32)N, (5.71±3.58)N/mm 2, (8.27±2.42)N/mm 2 and (66.25±26.21)N/mm 2 respectively, which were significantly higher than those in other groups, P <0.05. Conclusion: DS 9403 has the action of increasing the strength of fracture broken end.
文摘Objective: To explore the therapeutic mechanism of the combined use of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, ligustrazine and Radix Sanchi in treating late hemorrhagic shock in rabbit. Methods: Rabbit hemorrhagic shock models were set up according to Wiggers’ method and treated with the combined therapy. Levels of RBC superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, plasma malondialdehyde (MDA), blood lactate (BL) and magnesium (Mg++ ) were continuously monitored before shock, 120 minutes after shock, 60 and 120 minutes after reinfusion. Results: (1) Levels of SOD decreased and MDA, AL, Mg++ increased markedly 120 minutes after shock, indicating that there existed cell membrane damage caused by oxygen free radicals in hemorrhagic shock.(2) The combination therapy could alleviate lipid peroxidation injury to tissue, enhance the activity of SOD and lower the concentration of MDA significantly, P < 0. 01 or 0. 05, as compared with the control group. Conclusion: The combined use of the three drugs could gain the same effect with half dosage as that gained from the whole dosage of one single drug. It could also reduce the negative effect of treatment, such as hypotension and slowing down of heart
文摘In the present paper, the effect of point-injection of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae injectio on blood-lipid was observed in 65 cases of hyperlipemia. The 65 patients were divided into point-injection group (40 cases who were treated with point-injection of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae injectio and oral administration of Shujiangzhi) and control group (25 cases who were treated with oral administration of Shujiangzhi only). Results showed that the total effective rate of the point-injection group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0. 05); point-injection of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae injectio could effectively raise the level of HDL-C, decrease lower LDL-C and regulate estrogen level of women. The slow releasing action of red sage root solution in the topical acupoint region prolonged and enhanced its effect in lowering blood-lipid. There was a significant difference between the two groups in the effect of lowering blood-fat (P< 0. 01).
文摘OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of Salviae miltiorrhizae on cirrhosis and portal hyperiension byinhibiting nitric oxide synthase type Ⅱ (NOSⅡ) in rats.METHODS: Real time RT-PCR was used to detect the expression of NOSII mRNA. The enzymaticactivity of nitric oxide synthase and the circulating levels of nitric oxide (NO), systemic and portalhemodynamics, and quantification of cirrhosis were measured with highly sensitive methods. TraditionalChinese medicine was utilized to treat cirrhotic rats and the function of NO was evaluated.Double-blind method was applied in the experiment constantly.RESULTS: The concentration of NO increased markedly at all stages of cirrhosis, and so did theenzymatic activity of NOS, antl the iNOSmRNA expressed greatly. Meanwhile theportal-venous-pressure (PVP), portal-venous-now (PVF) increased significantly. NO, Nos andiNOSmHNA were positively correlated to the quanlity of hepatic fihrosis. Salviae Miltiorrhizae significantlyinhibited NO production and inhibited the expression of iNOSmRNA.CONCLUSIONS: The increased hepatic expression of NoSIⅡ is one of the important factors causingcirrhosis and portal hypertension. Salviae Miltiorrhizae significantly ameliorates cirrhosis and portalhypertension.
文摘Objective: To study the effect of adjuvant therapy with salviae miltiorrhizae and ligustrazine injection on neural function injury, degree of oxidative stress reaction, chemotactic factor and adhesion molecule in patients with ischemic stroke. <br> Methods: Patients with ischemic stroke admitted in our hospital from August 2013 to October 2015 were retrospectively analyzed and divided into conventional treatment (CT) group receiving conventional treatment and traditional Chinese medicine auxiliary (TCMA) group receiving adjuvant therapy with salviae miltiorrhizae and ligustrazine injection. After the treatment of the first month and the third month, serum was collected to detect the contents of nerve injury molecules, oxidative stress parameters, chemotactic factor and adhesion molecule. <br> Results: After the 4-week treatment, the contents of serum neuron specific enolase, S100 calcium-binding protein B, heart-type fatty acid binding protein, malondialdehyde, advanced oxidation protein products, 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1,CD40,CD40 ligand, vascular endothelial cadherin, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule 1 and soluble vascular adhesion molecule 1 in patients ofTCMA group were all significantly lower than those of CT group, and the contents of superoxidase dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase were significantly higher than those of CT group. After the 8-week treatment, the contents of serum neuron specific enolase, S100 calcium-binding protein B, heart-type fatty acid binding protein, malondialdehyde, advanced oxidation protein products, 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1,CD40, CD40 ligand, vascular endothelial cadherin, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule 1 and soluble vascular adhesion molecule 1 in patients ofTCMA group were all significantly lower than those of CT group and the contents of superoxidase dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase were significantly higher than those of CT group. <br> Conclusions: Adjuvant therapy with salviae miltiorrhizae and ligustrazine injection can alleviate the neural function injury, inhibit oxidative stress reaction and the generation of chemotactic factor and adhesion molecule in patients with ischemic stroke, which is an effective medicine for treating ischemic stroke.
文摘Summary: The preventive mechanism of salviae miltiorrhizae (SM) against experimental atherosclerosis (AS) in rabbits models was investigated. The experimental AS rabbit models were reproduced by feeding the high cholesterol diet. The changes of atherosclerotic plaques in normal group, model group and SM treated group were observed. The levels of serum TG, TC, HDL-C and LDL-C were determined. The immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of Bcl-2, Bax and IL-6 proteins in atherosclerotic plaques. The results showed that the level of serum TG in SM treated group was significantly lower than in model group (P<0.01). Immunohistochemistry revealed that the expression of Bcl-2, Bax and IL-6 in model group was significantly higher than in normal group. In the SM group, the expression of Bcl-2 protein was up-regulated and that of Bax was down-regulated. It was suggested that SM could inhibit formation of AS in experimental rabbits. To decrease the expression of Bax and increase the expression of Bcl-2 protein may be one of the mechanisms of SM against atherosclerosis.
