Multifunctional AuPt Nanoparticles for Synergistic Photothermal and Radiation Therapy.

Background: Photothermal therapy (PTT) has gained considerable interest as an emerging modality for cancer treatment in recent years. Radiation therapy (RT) has been widely used in the clinic as a traditional treatment method. However, RT and PTT treatments are limited by side effects and penetration depth, respectively.

Recent Pharmacokinetic Studies in Combination Therapies for Diabetes and Related Vascular Complications.

Background: Combination treatment has been a popular therapeutic strategy in diabetes and related vascular complications. However, the reasonable dosing regimen in combination treatment remains unknown. Nowadays, pharmacokinetics (PK) is becoming a useful approach to reveal the mechanisms of drug-drug interactions (DDIs) and reasonable drug compatibility in combination treatment.

Effects of Bushen Huoxue formula on the learning and memory function and the cerebral neurotransmitters in diabetic mice.

Objective: To observe the effects of Bushen Huoxue Formula (Formula for reinforcing the kidney and activating blood circulation) on the learning and memory function and the cerebral neurotransmitters in diabetic mice.

Methods: Forty ICR mice were randomized into the normal control group, model group, Nimotop group and Chinese medicine group, 10 mice in each group. Tail intravenous injection of alloxan was applied to prepare diabetic model.

[Effects of testosterone and cortisol in sports fatigued organism by Chinese material medica of shixiang yaofa].

Objective: To study the endogenous hormone of testosterone and cortisol that secretes volume and rhythm in sports fatigued human bodies and animals. To determine secretory volume and rhythm in sports fatigued human bodies and animals when Shixiang yaofa's drug are used.

Method: Radio-immunity method was used to determine secretory volume and rhythm in sports fatigued human bodies and animals and to analyze secretory volume and rhythm.