The experimental knowledge on efficacy,possible modes of action and aspects of application of Chinese herbs as feed additives for animal production are reviewed in this article.Chinese herbs commonly contain protein,c...The experimental knowledge on efficacy,possible modes of action and aspects of application of Chinese herbs as feed additives for animal production are reviewed in this article.Chinese herbs commonly contain protein,carbohydrate,fat,vitamins,andmineral which are necessary nutrients to the growth of animal.Polysaccharide,organic acid,alkaloids,and essential oils involved in Chinese herbs can improve the immune function of livestock.Currently,numerous studies have demonstrated anti-oxidative and anti-microbial efficacy and the assumption that Chinese herbs may improve the flavor of meat,which has been confirmed by some observations,but the mode of this action is still unclear.Moreover,several observations support the hypothesis that herbal feed additives may favorably affect gut functions （e.g.,enzyme activity,microbial eubiosis） in vitro.Such effects may explain a considerable number of practical studies with livestock reporting improved production performance after providing herbal feed additives.In summary,available evidence indicates that herbal feed additives may have the potential to add to the set of non-antibiotic growth promoters for use in livestock,such as organic acids and probiotics.However,a systematic approach toward the efficacy,mode of action and safety of herbal compounds used as feed additives for animal production seems to be required in the future.展开更多
In order to analyze the causative drugs,clinical manifestation and pathological characteristics of the patients with acute drug-induced liver disease,from January 2000 to December 2005,275 cases diagnosed as acute dru...In order to analyze the causative drugs,clinical manifestation and pathological characteristics of the patients with acute drug-induced liver disease,from January 2000 to December 2005,275 cases diagnosed as acute druginduced liver diseases according to Maria Criterion and hospitalized in Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University were retrospectively reviewed.Each was determined by drug history,clinical symptoms and signs,laboratory tests and therapeutic effects.In 41 cases,the diagnosis was confirmed by liver biopsy.The proportion of acute drug-induced liver disease among all of the acute liver injuries was annually increased.The most common drugs which induced acute liver injuries were traditional Chinese herb medicine(23.3%,64/275 cases),antineoplastics(15.3%,42/275),hormones and other immunosuppressant agents(13.8%,38/275),antihypertensive drugs and other cardiovascular drugs(10.2%,28/275),NSAIDs(8.7%,24/275)respectively.Hepatocellular injury was the predominant type in these cases(132 cases,48%).The principal clinical manifestation included nausea(54.8%),fatigue(50.2%),jaundice(35.6%).27.9%patients were asymptomatic.Most patients were cured with good prognosis.The total effective rate was 94.2%after treatment.The clinicians should pay attention to the prevention,diagnosis and therapy of drug-induced liver disease.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30970493,30800798)
文摘The experimental knowledge on efficacy,possible modes of action and aspects of application of Chinese herbs as feed additives for animal production are reviewed in this article.Chinese herbs commonly contain protein,carbohydrate,fat,vitamins,andmineral which are necessary nutrients to the growth of animal.Polysaccharide,organic acid,alkaloids,and essential oils involved in Chinese herbs can improve the immune function of livestock.Currently,numerous studies have demonstrated anti-oxidative and anti-microbial efficacy and the assumption that Chinese herbs may improve the flavor of meat,which has been confirmed by some observations,but the mode of this action is still unclear.Moreover,several observations support the hypothesis that herbal feed additives may favorably affect gut functions （e.g.,enzyme activity,microbial eubiosis） in vitro.Such effects may explain a considerable number of practical studies with livestock reporting improved production performance after providing herbal feed additives.In summary,available evidence indicates that herbal feed additives may have the potential to add to the set of non-antibiotic growth promoters for use in livestock,such as organic acids and probiotics.However,a systematic approach toward the efficacy,mode of action and safety of herbal compounds used as feed additives for animal production seems to be required in the future.
文摘In order to analyze the causative drugs,clinical manifestation and pathological characteristics of the patients with acute drug-induced liver disease,from January 2000 to December 2005,275 cases diagnosed as acute druginduced liver diseases according to Maria Criterion and hospitalized in Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University were retrospectively reviewed.Each was determined by drug history,clinical symptoms and signs,laboratory tests and therapeutic effects.In 41 cases,the diagnosis was confirmed by liver biopsy.The proportion of acute drug-induced liver disease among all of the acute liver injuries was annually increased.The most common drugs which induced acute liver injuries were traditional Chinese herb medicine(23.3%,64/275 cases),antineoplastics(15.3%,42/275),hormones and other immunosuppressant agents(13.8%,38/275),antihypertensive drugs and other cardiovascular drugs(10.2%,28/275),NSAIDs(8.7%,24/275)respectively.Hepatocellular injury was the predominant type in these cases(132 cases,48%).The principal clinical manifestation included nausea(54.8%),fatigue(50.2%),jaundice(35.6%).27.9%patients were asymptomatic.Most patients were cured with good prognosis.The total effective rate was 94.2%after treatment.The clinicians should pay attention to the prevention,diagnosis and therapy of drug-induced liver disease.
