Two new dimeric 1,4-benzoquinone derivatives, peniquinone A () and peniquinone B (), a new dibenzofuran penizofuran A (), and a new pyrazinoquinazoline derivative quinadoline D (4), together with 13 known compounds (-), were isolated from a marine-derived fungus sp. L129. Their structures, including absolute configurations, were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic data and electronic circular dichroism calculations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate the protective effects and its mechanisms of total epimedium flavonoids (TEF) against Quindinince acid (QA)-induced toxicity in SH-SY5Y cells.
Methods: The MT assay was used to detect the toxicity of QA and the cell viability of pretreatment of TEF and co-incubation with QA in SH-SY5Y cells; Cell apoptosis was observed by Hochest33258 staining; SOD and GSH-Px activities as well as MDA content were measured by colorimetric method; The mitochondrial membrane potential (delta psi m) and intracellular free calcium concentration ([Ca2+]i) were monitored by FCM.
Results: TEF increased the cell viability of SH-SY5Y cells, reduced apoptosis cells significantly, improved SOD and GSH-Px activities, decreased MDA content, increased the mitochondrial membrane potential and reduced intracellular free calcium concentration( [Ca2+]i ).
Objective: To study the efficacy and safety of Yiqi Tongmai Oral Liquid (YQTM), a traditional compound Chinese herbal medicine, in treating angina pectoris in patients with coronary heart disease.
Methods: A multicentric, randomized, double blinded and paralleled controlled trial was conducted on 110 patients in trial group treated with YQTM, and 109 patients in control group treated with Shuxin Oral Liquid (SX). Cure and effective rates in both groups were evaluated.