Polymorphisms for interleukin 1 beta exon 5 and interleukin 1 receptor antagonist in Taiwanese children with febrile convulsions

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Title:	Polymorphisms for interleukin 1 beta exon 5 and interleukin 1 receptor antagonist in Taiwanese children with febrile convulsions
Authors:	Tsai, FJ;Hsieh, YY;Chang, CC;Lin, CC;Tsai, CH
Contributors:	附設醫院兒科部;China Med Coll Hosp, Dept Pediat & Med Genet, Taichung, Taiwan;China Med Coll Hosp, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Taichung, Taiwan;China Med Coll Hosp, Dept Family Med, Taichung, Taiwan
Date:	2002
Issue Date:	2010-09-24 14:26:17 (UTC+8)
Publisher:	AMER MEDICAL ASSOC
Abstract:	AIM: To study the effect of yam in Taiwan, which is a commonly used Chinese medicine, on hepato-nephrotoxicity in rats. METHODS: Crude water extract of yam (Dioscorea alata L), was used to treat rats with an acute toxicity induced by acetaminophen ( APAP) challenge. RESULTS: The pharmacological and biochemical studies showed the extract of yam had the effect of kidney secureness and liver fortification (P < 0.01). The pathologic sections showed good improvements in renal tubular degranulation changes, necrosis and disintegration. The extract of yam also possessed a good protection against the inflammation of central vein and necrosis of liver tissue. CONCLUSION: The liver and kidneys are originated from the same source. Pathologically, deficiency of the life essence in the kidney may lead to the blood deficiency in the liver. The results showed that the yam could prevent the damages of the Ever and kidneys, thus preserving their functions. This could be the reason why the yam was commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, as seen in Liuwei Dihuang Wan be used in the case of deficiency of liver-yin and kidney-yin.
Relation:	ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE 156(6):545-548
Appears in Collections:	[China Medical University Hospital] Jurnal articles

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