Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2006, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (09): 1346-1349.

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Jingjielianqiao Decoction promotes leg ulcer healing in rabbits

LAN Hai-mei1, LIU Xue-qing1, CHEN Bao-tian2, YANG Liu2, QNG Jing2, LAI Mei-sheng2 Department of Dermatology1, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine2, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China   

  1. 南方医科大学南方医院皮肤科; 南方医科大学南方医院中医科; 南方医科大学南方医院中医科 广东广州510515; 广东广州510515;
  • Online:2006-09-20 Published:2006-09-20

Abstract: Objective To study the effect of Jingjielianqiao Decoction in promoting leg ulcer in rabbits. Methods Nine adult male New Zealand albino rabbits with chronic leg ulcers were randomized into 3 groups, namely group A treated with Jingjielianqiao Decoction, group B with Shengjiyuhong Decoction, and group C with normal saline. Gross observation of the wounds was carried out regularly for evaluating the changes in the ulcerous area, depth and wound surface excretion. After 3 weeks of treatment, the tissues on the edge of the ulcer were sampled and prepared for routine pathological examination, electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry for vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and CD34. The number of blood vessels and their areas were also recorded. Results The wounds showed no significant differences between the 3 groups by gross observation during the treatment, but after completion of the 3-week treatment, routine pathological examination and electron microscopy revealed significant differences between the groups. Immunohistochemistry for VEGF and CD34 yielded comparable results between groups A and B (positive control), but showed significant differences between group C and the other two groups (P<0.01). Conclusion Jingjielianqiao Decoction and Shengjiyuhong Decoction can obviously promote the healing of leg ulcer in rabbits. 

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