Elevation of N-acetyltransferase 10 in hippocampal neurons mediates depression- and anxiety-like behaviors.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most debilitating and severe mental diseases globally. Increasing evidence has shown that epigenetics is critical for understanding brain function and brain disorders, including MDD. N-acetyltransferase 10 (NAT10), acting on histones, mRNA and other substrates, has been reported to be involved in epigenetic events, including histone acetylation and mRNA modifications.

[Rhizoma Panacis majori reduces toxicity of chemotherapy in S180-bearing mice].

Objective: To observe the attenuating effect of Rhizoma Panacis majoris (RPM) on toxicity of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) chemotherapy in S180-bearing mice.

Methods: S180 cells were subcutaneously injected to the right armpit of the mice to establish the S180-bearing model, and thirty mice were randomly divided into untreated group, 5-FU group and 5-FU combined with RPM group (5-FU plus RPM group). The general condition of S180-bearing mice was observed.

Screening of QHF formula for effective ingredients from Chinese herbs and its anti-hepatic cell cancer effect in combination with chemotherapy.

Background: Recent studies have shown that effective ingredients of Chinese herbs are used more and more widely in the treatment or co-treatment of cancers, however, they are usually used separately and there has been limited research about joint application of Chinese herbs in multi-modal treatment. The aim of this study was to screen a QHF (Q: Qingrejiedu, H: Huoxuehuayu and F: Fuzhengguben) formula for effective ingredients from Chinese medicines and assess its anti-hepatic cell cancer (HCC) effect in combination with chemotherapy.

Methods: Six effective ingredients from Chinese medicine were selected based on the previous literature and used in the study.