1.Treatment of experimental autoimmune uveoretinitis with different natural compounds.
Li M1, Chen X1, Liu J2, Wang D2, Gan L1, Lv X1, Qiao Y2. Mol Med Rep. 2016 Apr 8. doi: 10.3892/mmr.2016.5096. [Epub ahead of print]
Uveitis is an important eye disease that potentially causes loss of sight. Although extensive studies have been conducted on uveitis, the exact pathogenesis remains to be determined. The effects of treatment with natural compounds on an experimental autoimmune uveoretinitis (EAU) rat model were examined in the present study. A total of 25 rats were divided into 5 groups: Alkaloids (n=5), saponins (n=5), flavonoids (n=5), phenols (n=5), and the normal saline group (n=5). The rats in each group were treated with an intraperitoneal injection of proper alkaloids (berberine hydrochloride), saponins (steroidal saponins), flavonoids (baicalein), or phenols (chlorogenic acid) or physiological saline, respectively. The rats' aqueous humour and crystalline lens was then observed under the slit lamp periodically, looking for signs of inflammation. After 2 weeks, the rats were sacrificed and the degree of pathological changes on their eyeballs under different treatment methods were determined using an optical microscope.
2.Metal complexes of a pentadentate N2O3bis(semicarbazone) Schiff-base. A case study of structure-spectroscopy correlation.
Inoue MH1, Ribeiro RR1, Sabino JR2, Nunes FS3. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2016 Mar 29;164:76-83. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2016.03.024. [Epub ahead of print]
Schiff condensation of 2,6-diformyl 4-methylphenol with semicarbazide hydrochloride in 1:2 molar ratio produces the bis(semicarbazone) ligand, herein called H3L. A comprehensive spectroscopic analysis of the compound was performed by 1H and 13C NMR, FTIR and electronic spectroscopies. Assignments to the UV-vis spectrum of H3L were supported by semi-empirical quantum mechanics ZINDO/S calculations. The ligand H3L forms monoclinic crystals in the space group P21/c and its structure is stabilized by classic hydrogen bonds with propanone molecules. It promptly reacts with first row metal ions to produce the following coordination compounds: [Co2(L)(μ-NO3)]·DMF, [Ni2(H2L)(μ-CH3COO)(CH3COO)2]·2H2O, [Cu2(L)(μ-NO3)(H2O)2]·H2O, [Cu2(L)(μ-CH3COO)(H2O)2]·H2O and [Cu2(H2L)(μ-Cl)Cl2]·3H2O, that have different compositions, depending on the degree of deprotonation of the ligand upon coordination. Electronic and EPR spectroscopies as well as effective magnetic moment measurements of the complexes were used in an attempt to better understand their mode of coordination, the microsymmetry around the metal ions and magnetic properties.
3.A simple route to develop transparent doxorubicin-loaded nanodiamonds/cellulose nanocomposite membranes as potential wound dressings.
Luo X1, Zhang H2, Cao Z2, Cai N2, Xue Y2, Yu F3. Carbohydr Polym. 2016 Jun 5;143:231-8. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.01.076. Epub 2016 Feb 2.
The objective of this study is to develop transparent porous nanodiamonds/cellulose nanocomposite membranes with controlled release of doxorubicin for potential applications as wound dressings, which were fabricated by tape casting method from dispersing carboxylated nanodiamonds and dissolving cellulose homogeneously in 7wt% NaOH/12wt% urea aqueous solution. By adjusting the carboxylated nanodiamonds content, various nanocomposite membranes were obtained. The structure and properties of these membranes have been investigated by light transmittance measurements, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), tensile tests, water loss analyses, etc. The drug loading and release was investigated using doxorubicin hydrochloride as a model drug. In vitro cytotoxicity assay of the membranes was also studied. This work presented a proof-of-concept utility of these membranes for loading and release of bioactive compounds to be employed as a candidate for wound dressing.
4.Alteration of fatal 1:1 conducted atrial flutter to less conducted ratio by landiolol infusion.
Takata J1, Haruyama N2, Arashi T2, Mae T2. J Anesth. 2016 Apr 16. [Epub ahead of print]
An 84-year-old male patient with a past history of atrial-flutter-fibrillation and dementia underwent an urgent femoral neck fracture surgery. Preoperative electrocardiography demonstrated atrial flutter (AFL) with ventricular conduction at a ratio of 2:1-4:1, and transthoracic echocardiography showed severe left ventricular dysfunction with Ejection Fraction of 14.6 %. Femoral nerve block and Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block with sedation was planned for the surgery. Upon entry to the operating room, ECG showed 2:1 conducted AFL at the rate of 128 beats min-1. Due to the stimulation of urethral catheter insertion, it has altered to 1:1 conducted AFL. Loading dose of landiolol hydrochloride 7.5 mg followed by 1.5-3 μg/kg/min continuous administration was given, which had decreased the conduction ratio to 2:1 without causing hypotension. A further episode of 1:1 conducted AFL occurred when the pin was inserted to the thighbone, which caused circulatory collapse.
