正交旋转回归试验优化纤维素酶发酵培养基

利用旋转回归法研究里氏木霉WX-112发酵生产纤维素酶的两个重要因素：微晶纤维素粉（Avicel）和麸皮对滤纸酶活的影响，并拟合出回归方程。经回归分析表明，培养基中Avicel、麸皮的含量及其配比对滤纸酶活有显著影响。通过岭脊分析寻优得出：Avicel最佳浓度为1．34g／dL、麸皮最佳浓度为3．35g／dL，在此优化条件下滤纸酶活可迭6．51U／mL。用30L发酵罐进行放大试验，滤纸酶涪可达10．84U／mL，CMCase达到449．57U／mL。     

苦瓜植株各部分黄酮的提取与粗黄酮含量的测定

介绍了以苦瓜植株各部分为原料用微波法提取黄酮，通过正交试验对该方法进行了最佳条件的探讨。实验结果表明：以体积分数50％乙醇水溶液作提取溶剂，固液比1：30（g／mL），微波照射2min，浸提时间1h，提取温度80℃，苦瓜叶中黄酮提取率最高。并用该最佳条件分别提取苦瓜叶、茎、果、根的黄酮类化合物，测其质量分数分别为1．616％、0．453％、1．535％、0．875％。     

纤维素酶提取陈皮黄酮的工艺条件

研究了纤维素酶提取陈皮黄酮的工艺条件.结果表明,与传统化学法相比,纤维素酶法提取陈皮黄酮较好,黄酮提取率从2.78%提高到4.35%.对酶法提取工艺进行正交优化,得到最佳优化条件为:酶解温度为60 ℃,酶解时间1.5 h,提取pH 6.0,酶用量为0.1%.在优化条件下,纤维素酶法所得黄酮提取率可达到6.96%,为化学法黄酮提取率的2.5倍.采用薄层层析对提取黄酮进行分析,发现酶法与化学法提取黄酮成分相同.     

超声波辅助提取大黄蒽醌类成分

采用正交试验设计法，研究了超声波辅助提取大黄中蒽醌类成分的最佳工艺条件。试验表明：原料按料液比为1g：30mL，在体积分数90％的乙醇中浸润12h后，超声波辅助提取15min，连续提取2次，总蒽醌、游离蒽醌的提取率分别达91．91％和96．48％，明显优于常规煎煮法和乙醇回流法。     

乙醇法提取花椒油树脂的研究

利用正交试验法探索乙醇提取花椒油树脂的最佳工艺条件.结果表明,乙醇提取花椒油树脂最佳实验室条件为:原料粒度过60目筛,乙醇体积分数55%,提取温度60 ℃,固液质量体积比1 g∶12 mL,提取时间为60 min,在提取次数为一次的情况下,花椒油树脂干基得率可达32.50%.     

纤维素酶提取甜菜果胶的工艺条件

对酶法提取甜菜废粕果胶得率的影响因素进行了研究．结果表明,８０ 目甜菜粕粉在５０℃、加酶量１５ Ｕ／ｇ、ｐＨ ４．８ 的Ｎａ２ＨＰＯ４－ Ｃ６Ｈ８Ｏ７ 缓冲溶液,料液比１∶１０～１∶１４、提取时间９０ ｈ 的条件下,果胶提取率达９０％ ～９２％ ,果胶粘均相对分子质量为５．６×１０４,高于酸法果胶的提取率（４２．０％ ）和粘均相对分子质量（４．３×１０４）．为甜菜果胶生产和品质的进一步改良奠定了基础．     

元宝枫叶总黄酮的提取研究

用乙醇作为溶剂，采用常规浸提法及超声辅助法对元宝枫叶总黄酮的提取进行了对比研究。通过单因素及正交试验结果得到浸提法的优化条件为：溶剂为体积分数50％的乙醇溶液，料液比1g：25mL，提取时间1．5h，浸提温度70℃。按照此条件提取两次，第一次提取率94．16％，第二次1．36％；超声辅助法的优化条件为：溶剂为体积分数50％的乙醇溶液，料液比1g：15mL，提取时间0．5h，浸提温度60℃。按照此条件提取两次，第一次提取率为96．29％，第二次提取率为3．11％．     

红薯中黄酮提取及抗氧化研究

作者研究了从红薯中提取黄酮类活性物质的最佳方法以及该提取物的抗氧化性。设计四因素三水平的正交试验,用水浴法和超声法对红薯中黄酮类物质的提取方法进行了研究,选取最佳条件。通过DPPH体系法,氮蓝四唑(NBT)光化合还原法和抗坏血酸Cu2+-H2O2体系法,分别研究最佳条件下薯皮薯肉提取物的抗氧化性。结果表明:水浴法以固液质量体积比1g∶15mL,体积分数70%乙醇水溶液在65℃浸提1h为最佳;超声法以固液质量体积比1g∶15mL,体积分数70%乙醇水溶液超声35min浸提为最佳。在提取方法中,超声法优于水浴法,其黄酮得率分别为2.80mg/g和2.14mg/g;抗氧化性实验表明,薯肉中提取的黄酮类活性物质对DPPH、O2-·、·OH的清除率分别可达80.34%、66.23%、53.32%,薯皮中提取的黄酮类活性物质的清除率分别可达86.81%、84.59%、75.06%。     

二氢杨梅素的超声波辅助溶剂提取工艺

对显齿蛇葡萄中二氢杨梅素的超声辅助溶剂提取工艺进行了研究,在单因素实验和正交实验的基础上,得出超声波法辅助溶剂提取显齿蛇葡萄中二氢杨梅素的最佳工艺条件为：在40℃下,以液料体积质量比为15 mL∶1 g的体积分数65%乙醇溶液,超声波辅助溶剂提取40 min,目标物二氢杨梅素的一次提取率可达93.1%,优于常规的热提取法。     

纤维素酶法提取茶多糖

为了保持茶多糖的活性 ,采用低温水提、酶提二次结合法提取茶多糖 .第一次在 5 0℃、茶叶与水的质量比为 1∶1 5、水提取 3 0min ,多糖的提取率为 2 .3 3 % ,粗多糖 (干重 )的提取率为6.82 % ;过滤后 ,滤渣用 pH 4.6的柠檬酸 柠檬酸钠缓冲液加纤维素酶提取 ,经正交试验确定酶提最佳工艺参数为 5 5℃、茶叶与水的质量比为 1∶1 4、酶用量 2 .2 μL/g(以茶叶质量计 ) ,反应时间为1 2 0min ,其多糖的提取率为 0 .64% ,粗多糖 (干重 )的提取率为 1 .1 1 % ,分别占二次总提取量的2 1 .5 %和 1 4.0 % ,而在相同条件下无酶提取 ,提取率仅为 0 .3 9%和 0 .5 6% .相对水提法 ,酶法的多糖提取率分别增加 63 .3 %和 98.9% ,多糖总提取率达 2 .97% ,粗多糖 (干重 )的总提取率为7.93 % .采用酶法提取的茶多糖具有较强抑制α 淀粉酶活力的能力 .     

Vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction during major abdominal surgery

Background : We investigated the vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction (MT) with hypotension due to prostacyclin (PGI₂) release in patients undergoing abdominal surgery with a combined general and epidural anesthesia. Methods : In a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study we administered 400 mg ibuprofen (i.v.) in 42 patients scheduled for abdominal surgery. General anesthesia was combined with epidural anesthesia (T4-L1). Before as well as 5, 15, 30, 45, and 90 min after MT we recorded plasma osmolality, hemodynamics and measured 6-keto-PGFlα (stabile metabolite of PGI₂), TXB₂ (stabile metabolite of thromboxane A₂) active renin, and arginine vasopressin (AVP) plasma concentrations by radioimmunoassay. Catecholamine levels were assessed by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrochemical detection. Results : Following MT, arterial hypotension occurred along with a substantial PGI₂ release. This was completely abolished by ibuprofen administration. Although plasma levels of 6-keto-PGF_1α (1133 (708) vs. 60 (3) ng/L, median (median absolute deviation), P=0.0001, placebo vs. ibuprofen) remained significantly elevated, blood pressure was restored within 30 min after MT in the placebo group. At the same point in time plasma concentrations of TXB² (164 (87) vs. 58 (1) ng/L, P=0.0001), epinephrine (46 (33) vs. 14 (6) ng/L, P=0.001), AVP (41 ± (18) vs. 12 (7) ng/L, P=0.0004), and active renin (27 (12) vs. 12 (4) ng/L, P = 0.001) were significantly higher in placebo-treated patients. Conclusion : Under combined general and epidural anesthesia arterial hypotension following MT due to endogenous PGI₂ release is associated with enhanced release of AVP, active renin, epinephrine and thromboxane A₂, presumably contributing to hemodynamic stability within 30 min after MT.     

A comparison of the inhibitory effects of four volatile anaesthetics on the metabolism of chlorzoxazone, a substrate for CYP2E1, in rabbits

Background: Halothane inhibits in vitro and in vivo activity of cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 2E1. There are several fluorinated volatile anaesthetics besides halothane, and most of them are defluorinated by CYP2E1. It is unclear whether other fluorinated anaesthetics inhibit the in vivo activity of CYP2E1.
Methods: We compared the inhibitory effects of therapeutic concentrations of four inhalational anaesthetics, halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane, on chlorzoxazone metabolism in rabbits receiving artificial ventilation.
Results: All four inhalational anaesthetics decreased arterial blood pressure and increased plasma chlorzoxazone concentration. However, no significant differences in the plasma chlorzoxazone concentration were found between the four anaesthetics. The estimated chlorzoxazone clearance increased after beginning inhalation with all four agents, but no significant difference in clearance was noted between agents.
Conclusions: At therapeutic concentrations, the in vivo inhibitory effect on chlorzoxazone metabolism was similar for all four inhalational anaesthetics examined, even though their chemical characteristics and extent of hepatic metabolism differ considerably.     

A Teaspoon Pump for Pumping Blood with High Hydraulic Efficiency and Low Hemolysis Potential

Abstract: Virtually all blood pumps contain some kind of rubbing, sliding, closely moving machinery surfaces that are exposed to the blood being pumped. These valves, internal bearings, magnetic bearing position sensors, and shaft seals cause most of the problems with blood pumps. The original teaspoon pump design prevented the rubbing, sliding machinery surfaces from contacting the blood. However, the hydraulic efficiency was low because the blood was able to "slip around" the rotating impeller so that the blood itself never rotated fast enough to develop adequate pressure. An improved teaspoon blood pump has been designed and tested and has shown acceptable hydraulic performance and low hemolysis potential. The new pump uses a nonrotating "swinging" hose as the pump impeller. The fluid enters the pump through the center of the swinging hose; therefore, there can be no fluid slip between the revolving blood and the revolving impeller. The new pump uses an impeller that is comparable to a flexible garden hose. If the free end of the hose were swung around in a circle like half of a jump rope, the fluid inside the hose would rotate and develop pressure even though the hose impeller itself did not "rotate"; therefore, no rotating shaft seal or internal bearings are required.     

Microspheres Based Detoxification System: A New Method in Convective Blood Purification

Abstract: A variety of protein-bound or hydrophobic substances, accumulating as a result of pathologic conditions such as exogenous or endogenous intoxications, are removed poorly by conventional detoxification methods because of low accessibility (hemodialysis), insufficient adsorption capabilities (hemosorption), low efficiency (peritoneal dialysis), or economic limitations (high-volume plasmapheresis). Combining advantages of existing methods with microspheric technology, a module-based system was designed. Major operating parameters of the latter can be modified to allow for adjustment to individual clinical situations. An extracorporeal blood circuit including a plasmafilter is combined with a secondary high-velocity plasma circuit driven by a centrifugal pump. Different microspheric adsorbers can be combined in one circuit or applied in sequence. Thus, a prolonged treatment can be tailored using specially designed selective adsorber materials. Comparing this system with existing methods (high-flux hemodialysis, molecular adsorbent recycling system), results from our in vitro studies and animal experiments demonstrate the superior efficiency of substance removal.     

Tissue perfusion in relation to cardiac output during continuous positive-pressure ventilation and administration of propranolol or verapamil

Background : Our objective was to determine whether administration of propranolol or verapamil modifies the hemodynamic adaptation to continuous positive-pressure ventilation (CPPV), in particular the regional distribution of cardiac output (CO).
Methods : General hemodynamics and regional blood flows assessed by microsphere technique (15 (μm) were recorded in 16 anesthetized pigs during spontaneous breathing (SB) and CPPV with 8 cm H₂O end-expiratory pressure (CPPV8) before and after intravenous administration of propranolol (0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.15 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8) or verapamil (0.1 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8).
Results : CPPV8 depressed CO by 25% without shifts in its relative distribution with the exception of a noteworthy increase in adrenal perfusion. Propranolol increased arterial blood pressure, and due to a fall in heart rate, CO dropped by 25%. The kidneys and, to a lesser extent, the splanchic region and central nervous system received increased fractions of the remaining CO at the expense of skeletal muscle flow. Similar patterns were seen during SB and CPPV8 such that the combination of propranolol and CPPV8 depressed CO by 50%. The circulatory effects of verapamil were less evident but myocardial perfusion tended to increase.
Conclusions : The combination of propranolol or verapamil with CPPV does not result in any specific hemodynamic interaction in anesthetized pigs, except that the combined effect of propranolol and CPPV may severely reduce CO.     

Volatile anaesthetics reduce adhesion of blood platelets under low-flow conditions in the coronary system of isolated guinea pig hearts

Background : Inhibitory effects of volatile anaesthetics on platelet aggregation have been demonstrated in several studies. However, the influence of volatile anaesthetics on intracoronary platelet adhesion has not been elucidated so far.
Methods : Isolated hearts of guinea pigs were perfused with buffer in the absence or presence of volatile anaesthetics (0.5 and 1 MAC) at constant coronary flow rates of 5 ml/min for 25 min, then 1 ml/min for 30 min and again 5 ml/min for 10 min. Before, during and after low-flow perfusion, a bolus of human platelets was applied into the coronary system. To simulate thrombogenic conditions, 0.3 U/ml human thrombin was infused during low-flow perfusion and reperfusion. The number of platelets sequestered to the endothelium was calculated from the difference between coronary in- and output of platelets. The myocardial production of lactate and consumption of pyruvate and coronary perfusion pressure were also determined.
Results : At a flow rate of 5 ml/min only about 3% of the applied platelets did not emerge from the coronary system, in any group. In contrast, 13.1±1.2% (mean±SEM) of infused platelets became adherent in low-flow perfusion in the control group without anaesthetic. The adherence was reduced with each 1 MAC isoflurane (to 6.2±1.2%), sevoflurane (to 4.4±0.9%) or halothane (to 3.2±1.5%) (each P <0.05 vs. control). Volatile anaesthetic, 0.5 MAC, did not inhibit platelet adhesion to a statistically significant extent in any case. Perfusion pressure and metabolic parameters were not statistically different between the control and the hearts exposed to anaesthetics.
Conclusion : Volatile anaesthetics in a concentration of 1 MAC can reduce the adhesion of platelets in the coronary system under reduced flow conditions. This action does not arise from vasodilation or inhibition of ischaemic stress.     

Bariatric Surgery in Some "Central and East-European (former Eastern bloc)"Countries - Current Status and Prediction for the Next Millennium

Background: Obesity is increasing globallly, including in the formerly "Eastern Bloc" countries. Methods: A survey was made of obesity and bariatric surgery. Results: In the 8 East and Central European countries studied, with total population 300 million, roughly 43% of the population was overweight (BMI 25-30), 23% obese (BMI > 30), with about 15 million people morbidly obese (BMI > 40). From 0-10 morbidly obese individuals/100,000/year undergo bariatric surgery. Conclusion: Most countries were found to provide inadequate treatment for obesity.The majority of the morbidly obese are not treated effectively. However, health-care awareness of obesity and bariatric surgeons are slowly increasing.     

Is the recovery profile of mivacurium independent of the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with normal plasma cholinesterase activity?

Background: The duration of action of muscle relaxants is poorly correlated to the rate of decay of their plasma concentration. The plasma concentration of mivacurium may rapidly decrease below its active concentration because of the extensive hydrolysis of mivacurium. By inflating a tourniquet on one upper limb for 3 min after the administration of atracurium, mivacurium or vecuronium, we studied the influence of the initial decline of their plasma concentration on their effect. Methods: In 50 patients anaesthetised with thiopental, isoflurane and fentanyl, the effect of bolus doses of 0.15 or 0.25 mg . kg^?1 mivacurium (MIV 15, MIV 25), 0.3 or 0.5 mg . kg^?1 atracurium (ATR 30, ATR 50) and 0.06 or 0.1 mg . kg^?1 vecuronium (VEC 06, VEC 10) were measured on both arms (evoked response of the adductor pollicis to train-of-four stimulation every 12 s), a tourniquet being applied on one arm just before and during 3 min after the muscle relaxant bolus. Results: Tourniquet inflation of 3 min almost abolished the neuromuscular effect of mivacurium. In the vecuronium groups and in the ATR 50 group, tourniquet inflation did not modify the maximum degree of depression of the twitch response. Also, the duration of action of vecuronium was unaffected by the tourniquet. In the ATR 30 group, times to return of the twitch response to 25% (duration 25%) and 75% (duration 75%) of control response were significantly shorter in the cuffed arm, 23 min vs 27 min, and 41 min vs 45 min, respectively. In the ATR 50 group, only duration 25% was significantly shorter in the cuffed arm (41 min vs 45 min). Conclusion: The results suggest that the rate of decline of the plasma concentration of mivacurium is so rapid, that a very low and almost clinically ineffective concentration is present as soon as 3 min after its administration. The results also indicate that the recovery from a mivacurium-induced neuromuscular blockade is not influenced by the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with genotypically normal plasma cholinesterase.     

Membranes in Artificial Organs

Abstract: Membrane processes play a pivotal and enabling role in modern replacement therapy for acute and chronic organ failure and in the management of immunologic diseases. In fact, virtually all contemporary extracorporeal blood purification methods employ membrane devices, and the next generation of artificial organs and tissue engineering therapies are almost certain to be similarly grounded in membrane technology. In this short essay, we comment on the similarities and differences among synthetic membranes and their natural counterparts and also provide a critical overview of the demographics and technology of hemodialysis, hemofiltration, apheresis, oxygenation, and emerging membrane technologies and applications.     

Influence of dopexamine hydrochloride on haemodynamics and regulators of circulation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Background: Catecholaminergic support is often used to improve haemodynamics in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Dopexamine is a synthetic vasoactive catecholamine with beneficial microcirculatory properties. Methods: The influence of perioperative administration of dopexamine on cardiorespiratory data and important regulators of macro- and microcirculation were studied in 30 patients undergoing Whipple pancreaticduodenectomy. The patients received randomized and blinded either 2 μg · kg^?1 · min^?1 of dopexamine (n=15) or placebo (n=15, control group). The infusion was started after induction of anaesthesia and continued until the morning of the first postoperative day. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), vasopressin, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and catecholamine plasma levels were measured from arterial blood samples. Measurements were carried out after induction of anaesthesia, 2 h after onset of surgery, at the end of surgery, 2 h after surgery, and on the morning of the first postoperative day. Results: Cardiac index (CI) increased significantly in the dopexamine group (from 2.61±0.41 to 4.57±0.78 1 · min^?1 · m^?2) and remained elevated until the morning of the first postoperative day. Oxygen delivery index (DO₂I) and oxygen consumption index (VO₂I) were also significantly increased in the dopexamine group (DO₂I: from 416±91 to 717±110 ml/m² · m²; VO₂I: from 98±25 to 157±22 ml/m² · m²), being significantly higher than in the control group. pHi remained stable only in the dopexamine patients, indicating adequate splanchnic perfusion. Vasopressive regulators of circulation increased significantly only in the untreated control patients (vasopressin: from 4.37±1.1 to 35.9±12.1 pg/ml; ET-1: from 2.88±0.91 to 6.91±1.20 pg/ml). Conclusion: Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery may profit from prophylactic perioperative administration of dopexamine hydrochloride in the form of improved haemodynamics and oxygenation as well as beneficial influence on important regulators of organ blood flow.