Whether supplementation of curcuminoids decreases serum adipocyte-fatty acid binding protein(A-FABP) level and whether this decrease benefits glucose control is unclear.One-hundred participants(n=50 administered cu...Whether supplementation of curcuminoids decreases serum adipocyte-fatty acid binding protein(A-FABP) level and whether this decrease benefits glucose control is unclear.One-hundred participants(n=50 administered curcuminoids,n=50 administered placebo) from our previous report on the effect of curcuminoids on type 2 diabetes in a 3-month intervention were assessed for levels of serum A-FABP,oxidative stress,and inflammatory biomarkers.Curcuminoids supplementation led to significant decreases in serum A-FABP,C-reactive protein(CRP),tumor necrosis factor-α,and interleukin-6 levels.Curcuminoids supplementation also significantly increased serum superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity.The change in serum A-FABP levels showed positive correlations with changes in levels of glucose,free fatty acids(FFAs),and CRP in subjects supplemented with curcuminoids.Further stepwise regression analysis showed that A-FABP was an independent predictor for levels of FFAs,SOD,and CRP.These results suggest that curcuminoids may exert anti-diabetic effects,at least in part,by reductions in serum A-FABP level.A-FABP reduction is associated with improved metabolic parameters in human type 2 diabetes.展开更多
The results of treatment of 54 cases of rheumatoid arthritis(RA)by warm needling(WN)and point-injection(PI)with Zhuifengsu are reported.Good clinical results were observedwith an effective rate of 100%.At the same tim...The results of treatment of 54 cases of rheumatoid arthritis(RA)by warm needling(WN)and point-injection(PI)with Zhuifengsu are reported.Good clinical results were observedwith an effective rate of 100%.At the same time,changes in cellular and humoral immunityand other parameters in peripheral blood were noted before and after treatment.The NK ac-tivity and IL-2 value in RA patients were found to be lower than those of normalindividuals;both increased after treatment(P【0.01).This suggests that the WN and PIwith Zhuifengsu exert a regulatory effect on the cellular immunological function.展开更多
Much research has been conductedabroad in recent years concerningacupuncture and moxibustion on theimmunologic functions of the organism.Anoutline of this is presented as follows.EFFECTS OF ACUPUNCTUREAND MOXIBUSTION ...Much research has been conductedabroad in recent years concerningacupuncture and moxibustion on theimmunologic functions of the organism.Anoutline of this is presented as follows.EFFECTS OF ACUPUNCTUREAND MOXIBUSTION ON NORMALIMMUNOLOGIC FUNCTIONS展开更多
5-HT content in medulla oblongata plus pons and DA level in brain stem obviously increased,while NA concentration in telencephalon markedly decreased in EAA.A previous injection ofnaloxone,a blocker of opiate receptor...5-HT content in medulla oblongata plus pons and DA level in brain stem obviously increased,while NA concentration in telencephalon markedly decreased in EAA.A previous injection ofnaloxone,a blocker of opiate receptor,could partially inhibit the EAA,abolish the effects ofEA’s increasing the 5-HT content in the medulla oblongata plus pons and the DA level in thebrain stem,and decrease the NA level in the diencephalon after EA.These results indicate thatEA may mediate the metabolism of the central monoamine neurotransmitters partially via opiatereceptor to exert its analgesic effect.展开更多
Although the contents of Ca++ and Mg++ contained in the nervous system are minute, both tons act as the second messengers and are the components of Mg++-ATP enzyme system. The variations of their concentrations may gr...Although the contents of Ca++ and Mg++ contained in the nervous system are minute, both tons act as the second messengers and are the components of Mg++-ATP enzyme system. The variations of their concentrations may greatly affect the functional activity and transmitter re]ease of nervous system. Changes of Ca++展开更多
In order to train a student to be a person with ability,who can self-study,use knowledge flexibly and bring firth new ideas constantly,the constant development of society demands a full exertion of student-center appr...In order to train a student to be a person with ability,who can self-study,use knowledge flexibly and bring firth new ideas constantly,the constant development of society demands a full exertion of student-center approach in the process of education.Therefore,how to exert the student-center approach is a question that every teacher is facing.I think that we can exert the student-center approach from the following aspects.One,a teacher must change his teaching conception.He should know that it's the students who are the main body of teaching and the teacher can act as a guider.The other,by all means,we ought to make the students know the purpose of their study and the function of themselves in learning.We also ought to culture their interest in learning,inspire and strengthen their main body consciousness.the teacher should,on the basis of full understanding his students and textbook,exert the leading function of himself.In the course of teaching,the teacher can exert the advantage of advanced teaching method,such as situational language teaching,and advanced teaching instrument,such as multimedia,which will inspire the students' interest and conscious activities.We can train the students' imagining ability through encouragement 、guiding and extracurricular activities.We can improve the students' ability of self-study.Thus,the students' main body function will reach a better exertion and the effect of teaching will be improved.This will train the students to suit the need of society.展开更多
China and India seek to exert a positive influence on-the world Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao dis- played his signature smile as he and his visiting Indian counter- part Manmohan Singh signed a document to upgrade China-...China and India seek to exert a positive influence on-the world Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao dis- played his signature smile as he and his visiting Indian counter- part Manmohan Singh signed a document to upgrade China-India relations in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 14.Wen had good rea- son to be confident.Having just concluded a fruitful meeting in which the two leaders reached a consensus on a wide range of top- ics,they were now reaffirming in a written document the two countries’commitment to intensifying bilateral cooperation from a global perspective.展开更多
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2012M520774,No.2013T60393)Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Science Foundation(LBH-Z12156)
文摘Whether supplementation of curcuminoids decreases serum adipocyte-fatty acid binding protein(A-FABP) level and whether this decrease benefits glucose control is unclear.One-hundred participants(n=50 administered curcuminoids,n=50 administered placebo) from our previous report on the effect of curcuminoids on type 2 diabetes in a 3-month intervention were assessed for levels of serum A-FABP,oxidative stress,and inflammatory biomarkers.Curcuminoids supplementation led to significant decreases in serum A-FABP,C-reactive protein(CRP),tumor necrosis factor-α,and interleukin-6 levels.Curcuminoids supplementation also significantly increased serum superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity.The change in serum A-FABP levels showed positive correlations with changes in levels of glucose,free fatty acids(FFAs),and CRP in subjects supplemented with curcuminoids.Further stepwise regression analysis showed that A-FABP was an independent predictor for levels of FFAs,SOD,and CRP.These results suggest that curcuminoids may exert anti-diabetic effects,at least in part,by reductions in serum A-FABP level.A-FABP reduction is associated with improved metabolic parameters in human type 2 diabetes.
文摘The results of treatment of 54 cases of rheumatoid arthritis(RA)by warm needling(WN)and point-injection(PI)with Zhuifengsu are reported.Good clinical results were observedwith an effective rate of 100%.At the same time,changes in cellular and humoral immunityand other parameters in peripheral blood were noted before and after treatment.The NK ac-tivity and IL-2 value in RA patients were found to be lower than those of normalindividuals;both increased after treatment(P【0.01).This suggests that the WN and PIwith Zhuifengsu exert a regulatory effect on the cellular immunological function.
文摘Much research has been conductedabroad in recent years concerningacupuncture and moxibustion on theimmunologic functions of the organism.Anoutline of this is presented as follows.EFFECTS OF ACUPUNCTUREAND MOXIBUSTION ON NORMALIMMUNOLOGIC FUNCTIONS
文摘5-HT content in medulla oblongata plus pons and DA level in brain stem obviously increased,while NA concentration in telencephalon markedly decreased in EAA.A previous injection ofnaloxone,a blocker of opiate receptor,could partially inhibit the EAA,abolish the effects ofEA’s increasing the 5-HT content in the medulla oblongata plus pons and the DA level in thebrain stem,and decrease the NA level in the diencephalon after EA.These results indicate thatEA may mediate the metabolism of the central monoamine neurotransmitters partially via opiatereceptor to exert its analgesic effect.
文摘Although the contents of Ca++ and Mg++ contained in the nervous system are minute, both tons act as the second messengers and are the components of Mg++-ATP enzyme system. The variations of their concentrations may greatly affect the functional activity and transmitter re]ease of nervous system. Changes of Ca++
文摘In order to train a student to be a person with ability,who can self-study,use knowledge flexibly and bring firth new ideas constantly,the constant development of society demands a full exertion of student-center approach in the process of education.Therefore,how to exert the student-center approach is a question that every teacher is facing.I think that we can exert the student-center approach from the following aspects.One,a teacher must change his teaching conception.He should know that it's the students who are the main body of teaching and the teacher can act as a guider.The other,by all means,we ought to make the students know the purpose of their study and the function of themselves in learning.We also ought to culture their interest in learning,inspire and strengthen their main body consciousness.the teacher should,on the basis of full understanding his students and textbook,exert the leading function of himself.In the course of teaching,the teacher can exert the advantage of advanced teaching method,such as situational language teaching,and advanced teaching instrument,such as multimedia,which will inspire the students' interest and conscious activities.We can train the students' imagining ability through encouragement 、guiding and extracurricular activities.We can improve the students' ability of self-study.Thus,the students' main body function will reach a better exertion and the effect of teaching will be improved.This will train the students to suit the need of society.
文摘China and India seek to exert a positive influence on-the world Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao dis- played his signature smile as he and his visiting Indian counter- part Manmohan Singh signed a document to upgrade China-India relations in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 14.Wen had good rea- son to be confident.Having just concluded a fruitful meeting in which the two leaders reached a consensus on a wide range of top- ics,they were now reaffirming in a written document the two countries’commitment to intensifying bilateral cooperation from a global perspective.