Pien Tze Huang Inhibits Proliferation of Colorectal Cancer Cells through Suppressing PNO1 Expression and Activating p53/p21 Signaling Pathway.

Objective: To explore the regulatory effect of Pien Tze Huang (PZH) on targeting partner of NOB1 (PNO1) and it's down-stream mediators in colorectal cancer (CRC) cells.

Methods: Quantitative polymerase chain reaction was performed to determine mRNA levels of PNO1, TP53, and CDKN1A. Western blotting was performed to determine protein levels of PNO1, p53, and p21.

[Chemical composition analysis and value evaluation of stems and leaves of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus].

This study aimed to provide data support for resource utilization of the stems and leaves of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus(SLAM) by analyzing and evaluating the chemical constituents. The crude protein, crude fiber, and soluble saccharide of SLAM were analyzed by Kjeldahl method, filtration method, and UV-Vis spectrophotometry, respectively.

Implementation of visual inspection with acetic acid and Lugol's iodine for cervical cancer screening in rural China.

Objective: To address the value of visual inspection where HPV-based screening is not yet available, we evaluated the real-world effectiveness of visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and with Lugol's iodine (VILI) as a primary screening method for cervical cancer in rural China.

Methods: A total of 206 133 women aged 30-59 years received two rounds of VIA/VILI screening for cervical cancer in 2006-2010. Women with positive screening results underwent colposcopy and direct biopsy, and were treated if cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse (CIN2+) was diagnosed.

Effect of Babao Dan on angiogenesis of gastric cancer by regulating VEGFA/VEGFR2 signaling pathway.

Background: To further elucidate the anti-angiogenesis effect of Babao Dan (BBD) , gastric cancer (GC) cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were used to evaluate the regulation role of BBD by vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA)/vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) signaling pathway.

Methods: After induced by VEGFA, GC cells (AGS, MGC80-3 and BGC823) were treated by different concentrations of BBD and then were detected cell viability, migration and VEGFA level. And the anti-angiogenesis effect of BBD was evaluated with HUVECs.

Circular RNA circ_0023404 serves as a miR-636 sponge to promote malignant behaviors in cervical cancer cells through upregulation of CYP2S1.

Cervical cancer is the most common malignant gynecological tumor. Circular RNA (circRNA) circ_0023404 is reported to be upregulated in cervical cancer cells. This aim is to explore the role and mechanism of circ_0023404 in cervical cancer.

Anticancer activity of 23,24-dihydrocucurbitacin B against the HeLa human cervical cell line is due to apoptosis and G2/M cell cycle arrest.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.3892/etm.2018.

Biological Characteristics and Molecular Mechanism of Procymidone Resistance in From Garlic.

Garlic leaf blight caused by was first reported in Jiangsu Province in China. The dicarboximide fungicide (DCF) procymidone is reported to possess broad-spectrum action in inhibiting filamentous fungi and is widely used to control leaf disease of various plants. Of 41 isolates collected in this study from commercial garlic farms in Pizhou and Dafeng counties of Jiangsu Province, eight isolates were resistant to procymidone.

Microscale endometrial sampling biopsy in detecting endometrial cancer and atypical hyperplasia in a population of 1551 women: a comparative study with hysteroscopic endometrial biopsy.

Background: Endometrial cancer is one of the most common malignancies of the reproductive system. Effective and cost-effective screening method for populations at high risk is not available. This study aimed to investigate specimen adequacy and the influencing factors in microscale endometrial sampling biopsy and to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and medical cost of biopsy in endometrial cancer and atypical hyperplasia screenings in comparison with hysteroscopic endometrial biopsy.

Determination of bioactive compounds in the nonmedicinal parts of Scrophularia ningpoensis using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry and chemometric analysis.

Although Scrophulariae Radix (root of Scrophularia ningpoensis) has received much attention, little is known about the nonmedicinal parts of S. ningpoensis. A comprehensive evaluation of the multibioactive constituents in the flowers, rhizomes, leaves, and stems of S.

Immunogenicity of an -produced bivalent human papillomavirus vaccine under different vaccination intervals.

A new -produced human papillomavirus (HPV)-16/18 vaccine has been shown to be safe and highly efficacious and was recently licensed in China. As a post hoc analysis of the phase III trial, this study aimed to assess the impact of vaccination time deviations on the specific antibody response and guide the better usage of this vaccine in the real world. A total of 3689 healthy women aged 18-45 years old were randomly assigned to receive the bivalent HPV-16/18 vaccine according to a 0-, 1- and 6-month schedule with a wide vaccination interval.

Study of the Characterization of Side Population Cells in Endometrial Cancer Cell Lines: Chemoresistance, Progestin Resistance, and Radioresistance.

Radiotherapy, combined regimens as platinum-paclitaxel chemotherapy and/or endocrine therapy is an important adjuvant treatment after surgery for endometrial cancer (EC). While, the resistance to them remain unclear. In our study, to separate the characteristics of side population (SP) cells from EC cell lines, study the mechanism of Taxol-resistance, progestin resistance and radioresistanc, and provide the basic for EC.

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally invasive cervical cancer in pregnancy: two case reports.

Although cervical cancer is the most common gynecological cancer, it is rare in pregnant women. Treatment of locally invasive cervical cancer during pregnancy is often complex and challenging. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is a possible treatment option.

Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of an Escherichia coli-Produced Bivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine: An Interim Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: The high cost and insufficient supply of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines have slowed the pace of controlling cervical cancer. A phase III clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of a novel Escherichia coli-produced bivalent HPV-16/18 vaccine.

Methods: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial started on November 22, 2012 in China.

Comparative Analysis of Carbohydrates, Nucleosides and Amino Acids in Different Parts of Maxim. by (Ultra) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Tandem Mass Spectrometry and Evaporative Light Scattering Detector Methods.

Maxim. is one of the original plants for traditional Chinese medicines Trichosanthis Fructus, Trichosanthis Semen, Trichosanthis Pericarpium and Trichosanthis Radix. Amino acids, nucleosides and carbohydrates are usually considered to have nutritional value and health-care efficacy.

Identification of new fusion genes and their clinical significance in endometrial cancer.

Background: Fusion genes may play an important role in tumorigenesis, prognosis, and drug resistance; however, studies on fusion genes in endometrial cancer (EC) are rare. This study aimed to identify new fusion genes and to explore their clinical significance in EC.

Methods: A total of 28 patients diagnosed with EC were enrolled in this study.

Effects of strain Jdm1 on and the bacterial community in tomato rhizosphere soil.

strain Jdm1 was isolated and tested for activity as a biocontrol agent to suppress . Petri dish test results indicated that Jdm1 culture supernatant significantly inhibited the second-stage juvenile (J2) activity and egg hatching, and also decreased the number of galls on tomato roots in the pot test. Control efficiency reached 43%, with improved growth compared to control plants.

Anticancer activity of 23,24-dihydrocucurbitacin B against the HeLa human cervical cell line is due to apoptosis and G/M cell cycle arrest.

Cervical cancer is one of the primary causes of cancer-associated mortality worldwide. Due to the increasing incidence of cervical cancer, multiple treatment options are required. Initial responses to chemotherapy and surgical interventions are generally positive, however patients often experience relapse and tumor recurrence.

Scutellaria barbata D. Don inhibits colorectal cancer growth via suppression of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.

Objective: To investigate the effect of the ethanol extract of Scutellaria barbata D. Don (EESB) on colorectal cancer (CRC) growth and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in vivo and in vitro.

Methods: In vivo experiment, CRC xenograft mouse model was constructed with injection of HT-29 cells.

[Optimization of drying process for Scrophulariae Radix by multivariate statistical analysis].

To establish the suitable modern drying processing parameters for Scrophulariae Radix (SR). With reference to the traditional drying processing method of SR and the characteristics of modern drying equipment, the drying process for SR was simulated as the following three stages: temperature-controlled drying-tempering-temperature-controlled drying. Eighteen batches of SR samples were obtained by the drying methods after the orthogonal design experiment with seven factors namely temperature, wind speed, and target moisture for the first stage, tempering time and temperature, as well as temperature and wind speed for the second stage.

[Suitable investigation method of exploration and suggestions for investigating Chinese materia medica resources from wetland and artificial water of Hongze Lake region].

According to the technology requirements of the fourth national survey of Chinese Materia Medica resources (pilot), suitable investigation method of exploration and suggestions for investigating Chinese Materia Medica resources was proposed based on the type of wetland and artificial water of Hongze Lake region. Environment of Hongze Lake and overview of wetland, present situation of ecology and vegetation and vegetation distribution were analyzed. Establishment of survey plan, selection of sample area and sample square and confirmation of representative water area survey plan were all suggested.